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The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo, ON
The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo, ON
The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo, ON
The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo, ON
The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo, ON

The Bauer Kitchen

4.8
4.8
3863 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American
187 King St., Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
The Bauer Kitchen is an energetic up-market 'bistro' set in a SoHo inspired, restored felt factory.

Chef Katherine Therriault & Chef Riley Smith have assembled a spectacular menu of classic items prepared with the freshest local ingredients. An extensive ‘wine by the glass’ menu has been created by our sommelier to pair perfectly with each menu item.

If your desired reservation time is unavailable, call us directly at 519-772-0790.

Always walk-in friendly. Please pay us a visit when in the Kitchener & Waterloo area.

We look forward to showing you a memorable experience!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Todd Clarmo
  • Catering
    The Bauer Bakery Cafe offers a delectable selection of gourmet trays, fresh salads and scrumptious desserts for your next event! <br /><br />Visit www.bauerbakery.ca for our bakery, house-made quiche and sandwich selections.
  • Private party facilities
    The Bauer Kitchen has 1 private room & 1 semi-private room that take advantage of the industrial aspects while providing a warm and approachable atmosphere for any group dining occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Stephanie Steinberg: (519) 772-0790
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Waterloo
  • Cross Street
    Allen St.
  • Parking details
    Parking is plentiful! Stay warm and dry in our underground parking facility. Visit our website for a parking map: www.charcoalgroup.ca. For restaurant location, click on the map link under our picture on the left of your screen. Two marked parking spots are available for curbside pick up, along the fence adjacent to the parking garage entrance.
  • Public transit
    Route 7 and the iExpress both go right by our door - and soon the ION!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,863 people are saying

The Bauer Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary American

  • Southern Ontario

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bauer Kitchen consistently impresses with its "delicious food" and "amazing service." Patrons appreciate the "attentive staff" and "friendly atmosphere." The restaurant offers a diverse menu with exceptional gluten-free and plant-based options. Though occasionally noisy, its lively vibe adds to the "fun dining experience." Ideal for special occasions and regular visits alike.
3,863 Reviews
  1. Sherina

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, such a treat to be at The Bauer Kitchen. Service, food, drinks and ambience are always amazing. They always take such good care to accommodate allergies. It’s a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere.

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  2. Linda VIP

    Toronto53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I arrived first and it was quiet and quite empty. Within 15 minutes quite full. Noise level grew as it filled which is normal. Nice server. Food was good as always.

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  3. Christopher VIP

    Toronto10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a fabulous restaurant. The staff are always friendly, and the food is great.

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  4. Kate

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great burgers, outstanding service, inviting decor.

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  5. Paige

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with a great vibe. Lots of people there which makes it a fun environment. Food was delicious and priced well.

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  6. Dougla

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    TBK – The Bauer Kitchen is my local, the place for a glass of wine, a beer on the terrace and a little something to eat. It usually is very good, with attentive service, friendly staff, and one gets a feeling of being taken care of. But there are some caveats: 1. The inside is full of hard surfaces, and the noise level gets sometimes unbearable, compounded by thumping sort of music (even at lunchtime), which only increases the volume of conversation: you can barely hear, even if you and your friend sit intimately besides each other. 2. The coffee is quite bad – a real disappointment after any kind of meal, especially one that is on the pricy side. Fresh, quality filter coffee is a requirement of any restaurant with some self-respect (it is possible, as I have had good coffee first thing in the morning, at TBK Café). 3. Sometimes the kitchen seems complacent: my most recent experience at low level was an Easter Brunch – the Eggs Benedict plates had too many potatoes, not enough greens, and generally not the kind of care one expects of a dish of that price of a special occasion. I have had much nicer Eggs Benedict at Darlise Café on an ordinary weekday. Get with it, TBK, I know you can do better.

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  7. Nikki

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Bauer Kitchen! Love all the severs. Kind and friendly vibe. 10/10

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  8. Melissa VIP

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was amazing. Great service. We even got a free dessert for celebrating our anniversary there.

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  9. Jeff

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the plant based menu. The food was delicious.

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  10. Tina

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came for Good Friday Fish Fry and order Fish & Chips. Was delicious. Nicole was a great waitress who was really attentive while we were there for lunch.

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FAQs

The Bauer Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 772-0790.

The Bauer Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 3863 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today
Google Map for The Bauer Kitchen

187 King St., Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Allen St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is plentiful! Stay warm and dry in our underground parking facility. Visit our website for a parking map: www.charcoalgroup.ca. For restaurant location, click on the map link under our picture on the left of your screen. Two marked parking spots are available for curbside pick up, along the fence adjacent to the parking garage entrance.
  • Public transit
    Route 7 and the iExpress both go right by our door - and soon the ION!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Todd Clarmo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Bauer Bakery Cafe offers a delectable selection of gourmet trays, fresh salads and scrumptious desserts for your next event! <br /><br />Visit www.bauerbakery.ca for our bakery, house-made quiche and sandwich selections.
  • Private party facilities
    The Bauer Kitchen has 1 private room & 1 semi-private room that take advantage of the industrial aspects while providing a warm and approachable atmosphere for any group dining occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Stephanie Steinberg: (519) 772-0790
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