Harper's Burger Bar

1684 reviews

93 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1A6, Canada

www.harpersburgerbar.com

+16135073663

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Harper's Burger Bar is a Hamburger restaurant located at 93 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1A6, Canada. It has received 1684 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday11:30AM-9PM
Tuesday11:30AM-9PM
Wednesday11:30AM-8PM
Thursday11:30AM-8PM
Friday11:30AM-8PM
Saturday11:30AM-8PM
Sunday11:30AM-9PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Harper's Burger Bar: 93 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1A6, Canada

  • Harper's Burger Bar has 4.5 stars from 1684 reviews

  • Hamburger restaurant

  • "Highlight - Burgers specialty"

    "I had the pleasure of dining at Harper’s Burger Bar in Kingston on September, and I must say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish"

    "This burger bar has the option to customize your order to your level of hunger"

    "I don't understand why this place is has 4"

    "The staff there are wonderful, definitely amazing"

Reviews

  • Veggie Sensei

Highlight - Burgers specialty. All burgers can be substituted for portobello cap, soy patty, or beyond meat patty which are amazing! Veggie Sensei gives thumbs up Waffles fries are very very good. I have added the mayo sauce. Their drinks list is fancy .Will come back again for sure. Veggie menu: Deep fried pickes Gourmet fries Onion rings Veggie tacos Simple salad The health nut Arugula salad All burgers substitute for portobello cap, soy patty, or beyond meat patty below: Classic burger V classic Veggie 2.0 Blue Crunch Pig in the orchard 2.0 La la land Spicy mam The main Frenchie Smokehouse Umami Delicious The waiver Waffle r u waiting for
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Vegan

  • Sanaz S

I had the pleasure of dining at Harper’s Burger Bar in Kingston on September, and I must say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. From the moment me and my family walked in, we were warmly welcomed, and our evening was made truly special, thanks to the exceptional service and delightful atmosphere. Britta, deserves special commendation. Her professionalism, attentiveness, and friendly demeanor made our dining experience memorable. She was knowledgeable about the menu, offered excellent recommendations, and ensured that all our needs were met promptly and with a smile. Britta's service went above and beyond, adding a personal touch to our evening.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Recommended dishes
Delicious Burger

  • Allison Parrott

This burger bar has the option to customize your order to your level of hunger. They have some unique burger options, nice atmosphere, and their staff provide excellent service any time we stop in for lunch. This family style burger restaurant has delicious burgers and sides to choose from. The portion sizes are excellent and their ingredients always seem fresh. As a person who eats gluten free they are gluten free supportive and can change an order to address dietary needs with out compromising the quality or flavour. (They do have gluten products and do cook gluten products in their deep fryer just as an fyi) If you are looking for a place to eat at downtown Kingston check this place out!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Amir hossein

I don't understand why this place is has 4.5 stars. Service was awful, my wife went 5 mins earlier to ask for a table for 6 while we were paying the parking fees and they refused to let her sit although the resutrant was almost empty. They told her, you can get the table whenever everyone is here. Only after we arriveed they started cleaning the table . Servers were slow and they didn't pay any attention. We finally ordered medium Smokehouse burgers, it took 30 minutes to prepare them and when the arrived all of them were burned and black on one side . I gave 2 stars only for the fries.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Link Koriri

The staff there are wonderful, definitely amazing. But the food for the price sadly did not impress, I left feeling hungry and disgusted, and got home feeling ill. The KFC chicken was okay but the sauce tasted off The grilled cheese sandwich buns were amazing, toasted perfectly, but the patty and ingredients were sub par. And the final part, the poutine, something hard to make bad, tasted extremely off, like the gravy had sat for days and was burnt. I definitely wish the staff the best, but please give your food a taste, know what's being served, as it's not great, especially for the price.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 1
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Vibhuti Gohil

It's a cute little place with a good vibe in Kingston downtown. We dined here and I ordered a cocktail (Gin, Grapefruit, Lime) and plant-based tacos as I am vegetarian. My husband ordered beer, Korean Fried Chicken, and waffle fries as a side. The cocktail and waffle fries were delicious. The tacos were okay; I found it a little bland. But the portion was more than enough to fill me. My husband said that the Korean Fried Chicken was good, but not great. Overall, I would rate the food as 4/5. Our server was super enthusiastic. I liked her energy and the way she talked. A special shout-out to her (I couldn't get a chance to ask for her name).
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40

  • Sabrina Salerno

The food was absolutely delicious. My first time trying Harper’s Burger Bar and I was not disappointed at all! I’ve lived in Kingston for 3 years and always got my burgers from The Works, but now I’m wishing I discovered Harper’s earlier. My boyfriend got the chicken sandwich which was also mouth watering delicious! The best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had as well! The service was amazing and our server Laura was fantastic. Creatively accommodating our menu modifications to ensure we enjoyed our meal, plenty of knowledge regarding the menu, very honest, and great conversation. A pleasantly enjoyable experience here. Would definitely recommend!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

  • Chris

Passing through for a tournament and I was very pleased with this place. Really enjoyed the burgers we had and the selection was top notch. They make it easy to customize to your liking and there is plenty to add or subtract. I do wish there was a crispy chicken option, but thats because I am a big fan of these. I really liked the waffle fries and the pretzel bun was delicious. I can't wait to try this place again and explore more of the options. I really wanted to try the grill cheese bun.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Chelsea B

Great atomsphere & amazing staff! KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) was spicy and VERY crunchy. The crunch was definitely the best part & sauce was alright. Would recommend to try. Chicken fingers are comparable to Wendy’s but in a very good way! Regular fries didn’t have much flavour/seasoning (they are fresh). Gravy is pretty good! Bullseye burger had way too many jalapeños. Patty (6oz) and sauce was good! Didn’t feel like egg added to the burger. Waffle fries had great seasoning and really delicious!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Recommended dishes
Gravy

  • michelle glowala

First time/first nite in Kingston. Got in late and went to Harpers based on their reviews and proximity to our hotel. We were blown away. What a great vibe this restaurant/ patio had. The food/ burgers both chicken and beef were fantastic. Great staff, great environment, vibe and customer service. Great into to Kingston food scene and one of the best thereafter of our weekend visit. Kudos to the staff , cooks and waitresses. Great music, decor and lighting. I am 61, Made me feel young again. Will be back when we visit the area again.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Stéphanie BOHN

Very kind and friendly staff! And most of all, very kid friendly, with TV on each corner of the room and Disney+ playing. We enjoyed our burgers, which you can built at your own choices. I found the fries a little bit too salty, but crispy and yummy. The milkshake were great, big and delicious. We really enjoyed our lunch and will be back when our next trip to Kingston.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Kid-friendliness
Kid's menu, coloured pencils, TV with with child movies/cartoons.

  • Mai Green

You HAVE to check out this burger place. The price isn’t the cheapest BUT the food is delicious and the atmosphere is unmatched. Everyone was so friendly and the TV’s had on Mighty Ducks, Ratatouille, Princess Bride and Shrek - where else can you enjoy a burger and some of the best movies?! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area. With the fun burger menu, all customizable options and waffle fries - you won’t be disappointed!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • James Scalf

For the price, the food quality was below standard. The burger I had was so salty that it was not edible. As well, from the looks of it, the ground beef was boiled prior or during frying. I could only eat a couple of bites before giving up. The service and atmosphere were good. However, based on the food and almost outrageous price for a simple burger and fries, I highly doubt that I will ever return.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Dakota Wolf

Atmosphere was very welcoming food was excellent and well worth the price. Ingredients tasted fresh and well put together. Our server Robin was quick with making sure everything was taken care of from refilling drinks to removing empty plates. Very satisfied with my visit.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid street parking, Paid parking garage

  • Tom Uzi

The service was excellent. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon in July and were seated right away. There were only a few tables unoccupied. I had the classic burger with cheddar, on a multigrain bun. The bun was perfect, and I mean perfect. The burger followed suit with a bang. It was cooked on a flat skillet because I could taste the carmelized edges. The waffles fries were very tasty. My bride got a side of tangy Cole slaw that was excellent. I will be coming here again in my travels.

  • Gabriella De Napoli

Nice, local restaurant with amazingly friendly staff. Some vegetarian and vegan options. Veggie tacos came with goat cheese despite not being listed on the menu. Waitress was apologetic and brought fresh ones. Just beware or ask for them to be vegan in case :) she gave a complimentary desert that was a vegan and gluten free chocolate cake. It was yummy!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Erica Harrold Huider

There are few truly AMAZING burgers in town and Harper's is one the spots to go to really satisfy that craving. My favourite is the "Pig in the Orchard" burger which is the perfect combo of sweet and savoury. I always pair it with the onion rings and a good ole milkshake, it really is the perfect combo.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Onion Rings

  • Kat J

This is an iconic Kingston restaurant and a must try location. The staff are extremely friendly and are very attentive. The food is amazing, with lots of options to choose from. The pretzel bun is unique, but also adds an incredible flavor to the dish. This place is quite busy at times, but I have never needed a reservation at this place!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Shannon L

Delicious food, great cocktails (had the Gin Grapefruit Colins), awesome atmosphere. Portobello mushroom burger was UNREAL albeit a bit hard to eat as it fell apart (with deliciousness). Gourmet fries are a MUST-TRY! Only wish we could have sat on the patio - will have to try that next time!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Kingston, Delicious

  • CanadianCEO

Kingston's best burgers are at Harper's!! We had a family outing, dining in the restaurant. To say Harper's is heavy on the condiments is an understatement. We had a Bullseye which was very very good with Jalapenos, egg and bacon. Great BBQ sauce also. We also had Main with fried montreal smoked meat. Such a neat twist on smoked meat! Love the innovation! Finally the waffle fries were out of this world!! Definitely recommend Harper's for the best burgers in town!

  • Miss Information

I had the mushroom Swiss burger. Oh was it good!!! Also, had the simple dog and she was happy with it as well. It's pricey ($18 for a burger and a side, $14 for the dog) but it's a nice treat for a good quality and nice atmosphere. I had a white freezie (alcohol drink) and it was delicious!!! Cocktails are also expensive at $12 each, but I nice option to go with your meal. Servers are friendly and provide great service for this cute burger bar.

  • David MacDonald

Everything about Harper’s is a 5/5… the servers, the food, the atmosphere. This place is one of our favourite restaurants in downtown Kingston and we wanted to recognize our service from this past Saturday, July 22. Our food was fantastic, as usual, and our servers were the most attentive we have ever had anywhere. They never allowed our water glasses to go below half full. Thanks again!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • patricia C

Stopped in on a family vacation in Kingston. Honestly the service was top notch. The young waitress was sooo very sweet and attentive. She was so kind to my kids, making it a fun experience for everyone. Beyond burger was good, came with great toppings. Husband had a burger with poutine. He said it was delicious and he has stuffed. Would highly recommend going here if you want a burger!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Elijah Brand

Amazing experience here at Harper’s Burger Bar. Food was incredible. Service was top notch and the environment is fantastic. Friend got the waffle burger, and it was amazing. Also a bourbon milkshake. Great as well. Recommend if you’re stopping through Kingston! Kristine is awesome!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Wolf

For my first visit to Canada, this was a great introduction! We were all stuffed by the time we left, it was also my first time having poutine and I was very delightfully pleased. Chocolate shake was delicious and the burger was amazing and extremely filling! One burger is honestly enough for two people. Would definitely visit again (:
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

  • Troy Desa

Burger tasted burnt, crunchy with a healhty dose of carcinogens...just look at the evidence. For the price point, this is a far cry and straight up daylight robbery for a "burger"...shame on them, ain't recommending them. Forgave them, forgot them and avoiding them...
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

  • Rashmi Sambhat

Loved the wide options of burgers especially for vegetarians!! There are choices in breads and patties from which one can choose from including the vegan patties. Also, there are varied variety of drinks ranging from milkshakes to hard and soft drinks. The sweet potato fries were too soft and crisp whereas the waffle fries were unique as well. Definitely a must try place for burgers.

  • lets.weekend

Visited this place after taking the 1000 Island tour. The burgers were sooo good! We had the Umami and Crunch. Umami was the absolute best. The brie cheese added such a unique taste to the perfectly grilled burger along with the onions and mushrooms. An absolute must try if you’re in the area
Service
Dine in
Recommended dishes
Umami

  • Oscar Rielo

My family and I received 3 dry, burned ,and overpriced burgers, soggy fries and a less than appetizing poutines. People were nice, but the food was far from desirable. I don't believe that we will return. You can't mess so many things at once.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 1
Service: 4

  • David Rochon

Forgot to add our review, food was amazing and to die for! I loved going there, the atmosphere is simply great, the burgers were made fresh and you could really taste all the flavors. Definitely my favorite burger place!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Edward Vastag

Awesome spot for fantastic burgers, excellent onion rings and veg choices. Just delicious.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Plant-Based Tacos, Delicious, Onion Rings
Vegetarian options
As many as one can imagine

  • Laleh Ahmady

Yummmmmmmm… Very friendly staff, Clean place, (not health department clean, MONICA clean!! ) Everything was fresh, well made, and delicious. I can tell that they have used fresh and good quality ingredients. We loved the burgers especially with the crispy onions fries were great and I lived the coleslaw salad too.

  • Daywalker Live

This burger joint is amazing one of the best burgers I had in a while everything was fresh and cooked well. Tasted amazing, the service was veary nice & polite they also cleaned every thing, was nice to see. I did the much box special but they have a make your own burger are veary reasonable prices for what you get, would 100% recommend.

  • Alex

Great food - had 3 different burgers, and all were delicious. Creative recipes. I liked The Main, and La-La Land was just great. Definitely recommend to swap cetchup for one of the dips, like truffle or garlic - they are really good. Decent selection of beers. The waitress was great.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$20–30

  • Benjamin Sweett

What a great little burger spot! Awesome service and menu! Wish it was a little cheaper and I found the burgers to be a little heavy on the sauce. Super happy they have waffle fries and milkshakes. I'd recommend not paying more for the 8oz. 6oz was more than filling enough. All in all worth a return visit.

  • krishna rao

We happened to visit this place accidentally and what good luck!! This is an awesome bar in Kingston and has a really good burger and waffle fries. I tried the Orange cream soda for the first time and found it better than the original cream soda. If you are in Kingston, do visit this restaurant.

  • Ms. Lou

This restaurant exceed my expectations. Excellent food, friendly staff. The waffle fries on the side of the burger is for the win. I Iove love love the fish tacos. The burger is so tasty and juicy. Highly recommended.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

  • Irene C

Burgers and sides were great, service was fantastic, over all an amazing experience. The beach paradise drink was really refreshing, definitely worth a try.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Theresa

Waffle fries > Regular fries. Okay burgers, long wait for food. Smokehouse burger was alright. Would have preferred the barbecue sauce be better distributed. Umami burger is very messy. A realistic 3.7 stars.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

  • R R

Go for the burger, stay for the fries. Best sweet potato fries I've ever had. I know every restaurant makes spf but they're not all good. These ones were perfect. We had a lovely seat on the patio and the service was excellent!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Maher Jebara

Very healthy choice. The burgers tastes light and you have the option to choose from a. Large variety of patties buns and condiments. Price is a little more than average but quality is worth it. Nice patio for summer days that are sunny. Lastly staff are friendly

  • Chanel D

Best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had!! Burgers were delicious, crispy, moist, flavourful and satisfying. Definitely going back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jessie

The Korean chicken sandwich I got was so fresh and delicious! I wanted another right away, if I could have eaten it. The orchard burger was a great balance of meaty and fruity. Classic poutine. Really enjoyed the dill in the coleslaw, made it unique.

  • Kimia Roshani

This place is absolutely amazing. The staff were great and always would check on us if we need anything, the food is too notch. The burgers are the best, their menu is very interesting and great. They have variety of burgers with different

  • Storm Ygk

Great burger selection! Menu has lots to offer from apps to burgers and dessert! A good amount of drink options as-well, both alcoholic and not! Food is fresh and delicious! Restaurant is clean and comfortable and the patio is a nice touch

  • David MacDonald

Good burgers. Service could be better, ie know what beers you offer, I mean booze does make money for you and check in on us at least once during the meal. But it was a good burger.
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mackenzie Wryghte

If you are looking for a good, flavourful and filling burger this is the place in Kingston to go! Lots of creative and yummy burger options, great service and cute little spot. Went on a Monday night and the whole place was bustling!

  • Lorie Bond

Awesome place to eat. Chocolate milkshake was one of the best I have ever had!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Delicious

  • Gavin Doyle

Good place for a burger in Kingston. Being the afternoon, I didn't order any alcohol but had a Root Beer produced by a local company. Servers were nice and handled my requests professionally.

  • Pierre Simon Arsenault

Both the starter and the meal were great. Service was also great! Thank you very much :)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Zelda Koriri

Great service but the burgers were so over cooked they were breaking into brunt prices and the gravy was chucky cold like from a can. Not worth the $100 spent there for 2 people. More

  • ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔ JennC ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔ

Spot to grab a quick bite. Great food and service!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Greg C

All around great experience, from start to finish. Try the Skelton Park lager, very good. Lots of sandwich selection with great options, like a pretzel bun. We sat inside

  • Audrey Rocatti

Don't miss the Portobello hamburger! It's out of this world! Tasty, and juice. I've never eaten Portobellos so good. Service is great. Prices are very reasonable. More

  • Peter Roberts

Simply wow on every scoring that exists - Shay was absolutely amazing - fast professional and always smiling - just can’t say enough about the food and service !! More

  • lynn chehab

Burger is good but not out of this world! I tried the umami one. Also, waffle fries are not too many! Its a bit overpriced for the size of the burger.

  • Eilish Brennan

It was my first time here and I loved it! Emily was my server. Super bubbly, outgoing, and had great suggestions. Thanks for the great time! More

  • Ktown

Probably the best burger in Kingston. Great selection of different interesting burgers. The service was very good as well. Recommended. More

  • Sarah Jeynes

Delicious, fresh and fast! Amazing flavours and great atmosphere too.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Alena Allen-Fable

First time going....we got burgers and fries. Best fries! If I am in town again, I will consider going back. More

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