J&B Family Restaurant is a quite little nook during the day and super packed in the evenings. It serves great food day and night; its great for a quite family lunch as well as a dinner party. We were here for a weekend lunch and there were folks there for a late breakfast as well as another family with small children having a meal together. Based on the phone calls, it sounded like the place was booked full out that evening. We had (table of four): - Mixed Grill Platter (for two): it fed more like 3 - 4 people, lots of variety to pick at; Sausage (pork), Chevaps (pork and beef sausages), Raznjici (pork), Chicken Schnitzel and Karadjordjeva Schnitzel (Pork rolled & stuffed with prosciutto and cottage cheese) - Vienna Schnitzel (pork) - all the dishes comes with (potatoes OR rice) AND vegetables (buttered carrots, beans, broccoli, cauliflower); various potato sides (like crispy fries) as available and rice (like tomato gypsy based) There was enough food for four people plus leftovers as a side for dinner. The sauce was great on everything from the schnitzel to the fries. Service was quick, food was great, and it was all at a great value. Will be back to try their buttered fried mushrooms and nature (mushroom) schnitzel in future. A local staple! read more

J & B Family Restaurant - Vienna schnitzel w fries and veggies, grill platter w veggies and gypsy rice - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

The food was good, but the service was great! Inside, it had a nice ambiance and was unexpected (especially being across from a homeless encampment and metro station). The server was very attentive and friendly. The salad was good; however, the pork chop was a little dry, but it had good flavor, and the veggies were delicious. I will be back to try other dishes when in the area again. read more

J & B Family Restaurant - Porkchop with veggies - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

we were out in the Kitchener area for a concert. My wife looked up good places to eat, and this came up as a yelp. First of all, the service was excellent! If this is at all possible, the food was even better! we both had the veal schnitzel potatoes and vegetables. Hot and delicious! And a very reasonable price. I recommend this restaurant if you are in the area. read more

I can't say enough about how much I love the food at J&B Family Restaurant. It's easy to miss if you don't know to look for it, but it's the definition of a hidden gem. They had a sign out advertising BOGO 50% off schnitzel meals for I think Monday - Thursday. I dined in on a Saturday, so we couldn't take advantage of the deal. The restaurant has taken several precautions to stay safe with Covid and I was happy they were able to accommodate our party of 2. They had many reservations and people coming in for takeout throughout our meal. It made me very happy to see that they were staying busy even with restrictions in place! We can Caesar salads, the fried mushrooms, and gypsy schnitzel. Absolutely everything was perfect. The homemade bread is soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet. Their Caesar salad is probably the best I've ever had. Something about it is so delicious and unique. The fried mushrooms come with a very nice dipping sauce and were yummy. They have a very thin layer crunchy breading on them. Be careful because they come out very hot and can be very juicy! They gypsy schnitzel was amazing and I opted to have it unbreaded. You don't miss the breading with all of the sauce on top. The home fries were also very tasty! I don't like dill very much, so I didn't enjoy my veggies. That is entirely a personal preference, and next time I will order them without dill. The staff is very kind and welcoming. We learned a lot about the restaurant, the best dishes to order, and much more. It was a wonderful dining experience. read more

J & B Family Restaurant - Best Caesar salad! - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

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Excellent food and service. Staff were friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was wonderful. Thank you

Amazing!! This cozy little family run restaurant is tucked away in KW, but I highly recommend you check if you want try some authentic Serbian cooking. Being of Serbian heritage myself, I can definitely say that this place feels a piece of home. I came from out of town with my family and we were were eager to get some traditional comfort food so we stopped by this place. The server was super cute and polite and even tried to speak a little Serbian with my family and I. Despite being the only server in the entire restaurant on a decently busy weekday night, she remained quick and efficient and checked up on us frequently. We ordered the lepinja sa kajmakom which is essentially a type of Serbian flatbread with a cream cheese type of spread. The lepinja came come super fresh, warm and soft and was sandwiched with the kajmak mixture. Super tasty, I wanted to get more but I had to hold off on filling up on bread. For mains, my brother and I shared the mixed grill platter, which I thought was perfect because it had a little bit of everything. If there is one thing us Serbians will never do is that we will never let someone go hungry, because the portion sizes are HUGE. I underestimated the platter because it can easily feed 3-4 people despite the menu saying 2. All the different types of meat had their own unique flavour and potatoes were perfectly seasoned and soaked up all the juices from the meat sitting on top. I would have to say that the cevape and the pljeskavica were my favourite, but everything else was truly delicious. Highly recommend getting the platter if you want to sample a little bit of everything, you'll have leftovers for sure! For dessert, I got the crepes which they add Eurocrem (super popular hazelnut/vanilla spread in Serbia) and nuts! My parents were supper happy with the place to, which is also saying something! Overall, the one thing I'm sad about is that I can't come to gem more often. Definitely give it a try, amazing quality for a really great price. read more

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I was introduced to this place by my Serbian friends one day after work. And i was very IMPRESSED. The location is tucked away in a small plaza on victoria road but don't let that fool you, the food here is really good! Atmosphere: The decor is cozy, with sort of a vibe you get when visiting a grandmother's home. the walls are paved with what i assume is European art, and is very pleasing to look at. Menu: The menu at j&b features a mixture of serbian and american cuisine (to please the"other customers") Their serbian dishes are well distinguishable and the design is simple. Service: With the two times i been there i have been served by two different serbian waitresses, both were an Absolute Pleasure as they were very nice, catering, and even playful when we order the moonshine. food is served on time and hot! which is fantastic!. Food: The food is FANTASTIC! Our Mezze platter had a wide variety of smoky savory serbian charcuterie meats, cheeses, and breads. My Goulash was hearty and had large pieces of beef that has been slow cooking in an smoky tomato broth. The Mix grilled platter was an mountain of meat featuring common favourite serbian meat treat like the seasoned chevap sausages,cheese and ham stuffed Karadjordjeva Schnitzel, serbian pork kebabs,pork chops, Pljeskavica, and fried potatoes. The items featured were astoundingly delicious and I highly recommend any meat lovers to come give it a try. Price: The total price for my meal including all of the above items came to a measly $40 with alcohol. however most dishes on the menu is around 4$-15$ which are extremely affordable. Verdict: If you are a local or even someone who simply wants a delicious meal, good service, and a relaxing atmosphere I highly recommend this place! I will be returning soon for more in the future! read more

J & B Family Restaurant - Full meat platter, 41$ can feed 2-3 people. But tasty enough for only 1 person! - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

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This is one of the BEST restaurants in KW. If you live in KW or are visiting, you must try this place. Very underrated, the food is amazing and fresh! This place serves Eastern European cuisine and they are proud of what they do...they make everything in house fresh including the bread! When I asked the lady about some food on the menu, she was very nice and explained them well. My partner and I ordered the lepinja bread appetizer and it was the fluffiest bread we have ever had. The meat platter is very smoky and everything tasted awesome, including the potato! Everything is well seasoned and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients. My favorite is the rolled up schnitzel, the skewer meat, and the sausage without the wrapping (forgot the exact name). We will definitely come back to this great place. read more

J & B Family Restaurant - Meat platter for two (or more lol). Great to try a bit of everything if you're here the first time. The tartar sauce is made in house too! - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

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Our first foray into Serbian food and what a surprise. This culture and cook so well I believe​ I have found not just a great restaurant​​ but a whole new cuisine​ to explore. If you think you have tried everything but haven't tried Serbian​ food you owe to yourself to give this place a sampling. Also,​ the waitress was perfect! read more

We had the hearty meat platter for 2, but the food is definitely enough for 3 and 4 people. For the tastes of the dish itself, the potatoes were amazing from all the BBQ juices, but I did find the pork to be a little dry, and the sauce they give you with the platter was a bit on the skimpy side. Definitely an amazing restaurant for meat lovers overall! read more

J & B Family Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

I really love Serbian food (its not for vegetarians). The location has an authentic Eastern European feel (they speak Serbian). Lots of delicious grilled meats (cevap, sausages, schnitzel), kajmac (rich cream), a little salad without lettuce, and of course some beer. The best is they place fried sliced potatoes under all the meat, so the juices ... get absorbed !!!! You know the feeling when you're hungover and need some real food to get you going.... this is the real food it to the power of 10 !!!! read more

J & B Family Restaurant - zoom in on the meat... the best is they place fried sliced potatoes under all the meat, so the juices ... get absorbed !!!! - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

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I came across this small restaurant and decided to give it a try. What a great decision. The service was excellent and the food was as well. It is always a pleasure to eat at a place like this when traveling. Thank you for the great meal. read more

J & B Family Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

Got the chicken schnitzel for take-out. First time trying a schnitzel and it was amazing. Mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables with it were delicious. Can't wait to try more! read more

Overall: You MUST go and try this restaurant. The first time I saw the look of love in my fiancés eyes was when she told me she loved me and the second was when I saw her eat the first bite of the meat platter. If that's all that matters to you, then eat here and don't bother reading on. First impressions: to be honest, the word that was going through my head repeatedly was "RUN!" It felt sketchy at first and I wondered whether our "kind" (very uncultured Canadian) was welcome. Moment of change: When we were served hot, freshly baked, warm bread by our delightful server, Kat; it was so delicious and comforting just like the kind your mom made when you were young It was at this point when I learned that the "weird" looks we were given when entering was because they have a very strong repeat customer base and we're trying to figure out if this was the first time we were there. When we ordered dinner and tried it for the first time, I looked at my fiancé to see the same look as when she first told me she loved me. We will definitely return!! read more

J & B Family Restaurant - Delicious plate of meat and wine to share :) - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

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It is well worth going and trying the plater for 2 just make sure you are hungry .for sure to be back once a week anyways See you soon read more

Very nice little place, tucked away on the edge of the downtown area. The food is very tasty -- I had the chevaps with fries, complemented nicely by their house red (a nice, bold Chilean). Service is cheery and friendly. The prices are a little on the steep side, but the food is delish and plentiful. Definitely on our "to go again" list. read more

This place is a must try! I have been coming here for years and have always brought friends who instantly fall in love. My go to dishes are the sopska salada to start and the punjena pjeskavica as a main. read more

J & B Family Restaurant - Punjena pjeskavica - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

We went here for lunch with our family, while visiting from out of town. Excellent food, the breaded schnitzel with the side of gypsy sauce was delicious. Huge quantity! Small place, but excellent service. Definitely recommended! read more

One of the best kept secrets in Kitchener. I had no idea what Serbian food was, but I am glad I tried it. It is small restaurant with very friendly service and all the food is homemade. If you are a vegetarian, you won't find a lot to choose from, but carnivores will be very happy with large portions of meat. The grilled platter for two feeds 3-4 easily and lets you try 6 different meats and homefries for about $40. We have tried many dishes and would order all again, schnitzel, ribs & chicken tenders, chicken parm, burgers, chevaps, kebabs. Everything is homemade including the rolls and desserts. read more

We loved the Lepinja bread we had as appetizers. Melt in your mouth good with excellent cream cheese. The Sopstra salad had too much feta on the top, but the tomato and cucumber were delicious. TheVienna schnitzel and the chicken skewers were quite good. The mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables are also very good. The baklava for dessert was a little dry, but the whipped cream served with it was pretty and very tasty. All food is Austrian or Mediterranean cooked with a Syrian twist. The tables were attractively set and I liked the murals. The music must be an acquired taste because all of us found it annoying. The waiter was quite personable and generally efficient. The restrooms stank, literally. There are very few women there. There were some men smoking outside the door. They were polite, but I would never go there alone. In summary, very good food, but fix the restrooms and keep the smokers back from the door. read more

We were skeptics about this place because of the location. If you love meat, this is the place for you! We had the platter for 2, that could of easily fed three adults! It was all fantastic! This is a hidden gem! Loved it! read more

Good food service was good nice honest people We had the meat platter for two took about half home with us prices are good. Not five star but very good food and a good value read more

This is my favourite European food restaurant, their restaurant is clean and fancy, price is great for the quality of the food. The food is delicious, I recommend the rolled up schnitzel or chevaps. The staff and waitresses are so nice and friendly. Overall 5 stars. Well deserved! read more

J & B Family Restaurant - Strawberry cheesecake with whipped cream - Modern European Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

A restaurant that you can always count on a delicious, quality meal. Any schnitzel on the menu will not disappoint, complimented by house made sides that are soo yummy. The portions are generous and the owners are always friendly. If you want a really great lunch or dinner, it's great. Casual but nice atmosphere. Good prices for the quality of the food. Cheaper than chain food in most cases. Give it a chance for sure, it will be sure to make you happy. read more

We tried the calamari plate and the fish and chips. Generous portions, good service, reasonable prices. Good value for a quality meal. We can't wait to go back to try other things on the menu. read more

This place is hidden in plain site right along Victoria Ave. The server s friendly and efficient. I had the Chevaps that were terrific with mashed potatoes and gravy which were ok. Spouse had the Karadjordjeva Schnitzel and saurkraut thoroughly enjoyed it and the side as well. Serving size was definitely large. We probably should have shared one! read more

Got the chicken soup and the chicken schnitzel. Everything tasted good, the soup, the schnitzel, the sides that came with the schnitzel, the complimentary bread. This place has a much higher level of consistency than most of the places I've been to in the KW area. read more