. . "0"^^ . "2"^^ . "0"^^ . "I've been to this location lots of times since it opened, but it seems to have recently changed.\n\nI ordered a Ho Hum #2 (cheddar & bacon) in the Works-size - two 4 oz. patties instead of one - plus fries for take-out. The Works sized option seems to be a new thing, as I don't recall seeing last time I went (a few months ago), but maybe I just never noticed. I could swear the burgers used to be 6 oz. - when I looked at the patties, they seemed comparatively small (as least in my memory). The burger was fine - the cheddar and bacon were good quality, but the overall impression I got this time was of diminished value. I was a bit surprised that the burger was completely plain - no lettuce, tomato or any other toppings (I just assumed those are standard - or that they would have offered any of the toppings they have available).\n\nThe service at the take-out was friendly, but not very good. My burger and fries sat on the line for more than a minute - it seems that only certain employees can pack up a take-out order and hand it to the customer, as I saw several people walking back and forth, looking at me and going on.\n\nMy fries were cold - though that has always been a bit of an issue with The Works - and it isn't because I ordered take-out. I started eating them right out of the bag on my way out, and they had definitely had been sitting for a while before being loaded into my order. And I am sorry if I sound like a whiner, but my Coke Zero was syrupy and flat - I overheard the staff talking to each other about problems they were having with the machine that night, but I guess they didn't think to check it (I went out for a cigarette while I waited for my order - that's when I took a sip and noticed it was bad. I was going to ask for another once I finished (my cigarette) and went back inside, but by the time I got someone's attention to pack up my food that was sitting on the line, I didn't want to wait for them to change the CO2 on the machine, so I didn't say anything).\n\nAlthough this experience left a bad taste in my mouth, I still think The Works is one of the best options in St. Lawrence market for a burger. If they improved either their service and quality, or their prices, this would rank much higher.\n\nA new burger place is opening up on Front Street East sometime in August (real food co or something like that), so I will definitely try that and review in comparison."^^ . "2014-07-25T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . .