We had reservations for 4 to celebreate a joint group birthday party. We were seated upon arrival and the service was quite quick to bring us menues and water. We ordered a couple fancy drinks and they were delicious! The ambiance was really I nice, it wasn't too loud like some restaurants that big I ordered a pizza, the rest of the party orders the pasta and everyone was happy with what they got! The portion sizes were great and the food was well seasoned. Would go back for sure read more

The Bauer Kitchen - The pizza - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Food - 4 Service - 5 Atmosphere - 5 Price - 5 Start with the dessert plate and then again at the end. The food was so good and it was also beautiful inside. read more

Came here for lunch on after visiting Vincenzo's. There is parking underground for the stores at Bauer, so lots of parking spots available! The restaurant is decorated with industrial elements. A 'view in' kitchen with glass panels separating the patrons from the kitchen. Service here was superb! The waitresses were all very responsive and efficient! Sweet Butcher Pizza - This pizza was decent. Dough was good, it was more the neapolitan style pizza with a thin bottom and thick crust. The choices of proteins offered different flavours in each bite and was enhanced by the honey. Nice to try, but would probably try another pizza next time. Tiger Shrimp Spaghettini - Would recommend! The spaghettini was cooked to the perfect texture! The sauce was absolutely amazing and went well with the pasta. My only complaint is that the tiger shrimps were a little small for me, would rather get 2 pieces but larger shrimps. read more

The Bauer Kitchen - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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A fantastic dining experience at The Bauer Kitchen in Waterloo! From start to finish, everything was spot on with service. The beef tartare was beautifully prepared--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly paired with grilled bread and mustard seed for that extra kick. The huevos rancheros-style dish was a highlight, stacked with tender pulled chicken, crispy tortillas, beans, and topped with a perfectly runny egg. Comfort food with a gourmet twist! Even the little touches, like the branded coffee cup covers, made the experience feel thoughtful and unique. A spot that nails both presentation and flavor. Definitely one of Waterloo's gems. Highly recommend for brunch, lunch, or dinner. The atmosphere is modern rustic. read more

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Delicious food! The home of the only pasta dish I've enjoyed eating in the last few years (yes, I am not a big pasta fan). The menu is extensive and there is something for everyone. I ended up getting The Mercer pizza ($22.95) for myself, which tasted great but was probably better off shared since it was way too big for me. My coworkers both got a pasta, and the one I am referring to above is the Tiger Shrimp Spaghettini ($26.95) - SO AMAZING! We also tried three desserts, and my favourite was by far the carrot cake. I basically inhaled the whole thing myself. The service was a bit hot and cold - certain parts of it were off the charts accommodating, while at other times it was difficult to get anyone to look our way. We were in a bit of a rush because we were commuting back to Toronto that night and didn't want to leave too late. But on the other hand, when my coworker asked about whether the Spaghettini was meant to be spicy (she added spicy sausage which resulted in this), the waitress graciously made her a half portion to take home that had no spice. We really appreciated that. Overall, it was super busy on a Thursday night so I think that speaks for the quality of the TBK. I will be back! read more

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Had a nice dinner here. Everything we ordered tasted good. The tables were spacious, plenty of large and small tables. Service was also good. read more

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Nice ambiance, good service, and pretty good food. The spinach and artichoke dip was great - not given enough to dip with though. Steak tartar was tasty and not bad for the price. They have a good selection of food to try so I would recommend trying this place out. read more

The Bauer Kitchen - Steak tartar - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Came here for lunch on Sunday and had a great meal. Caesar salad with chicken was really good, very flavorful and nice portions. Eggs Benedict was fantastic. Dessert plate with four different options was a real treat as well. Service was great too. read more

The Bauer Kitchen - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

When my friend and I first entered, the ambiance was nice and we got seated quickly even without a reservation. We started off with the cheese and spinach dip which was pretty good and I would order it again. The mains are lacklustre and not worth the money. We both got burgers, (Bauer and Blue Cheese burger) and the bun got soggy too fast and was severely underwhelming. Lastly, the winter mojitos might've been the best thing we got. Overall, there are better options for the price point. read more

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I've been living in Kitchener for years now and have always heard good things about Bauer Kitchen. I decided to try their brunch today, and now I'm so sorry I didn't eat here sooner! The restaurant is a really beautiful space near Vincenzo's grocery store. Parking is free just FYI. It was a very warm Saturday, and the patio was almost full. The bright yellow umbrellas offered shade from the sun. I'm not an outdoor eater...don't enjoy heat or bugs, but if you like that kind of thing, their patio is a wonderful spot. The inside has dark tones to the decor and if I had to give it a name it was industrial chic. They used rebar (I think that is what it's called) as decor and there were gold tones to offset the dark furniture and black beams in the ceiling. The space is beautiful and clean and has a luxurious feel without being too stuffy. Thankfully, the country music playing was switched to some more upbeat tunes (which I know is personal preference). The hostesses were very polite and professional. I was seated right away (but got the standard question of do you want to sit at the bar since you're dining alone. I wish that would change. No, I want a table like anyone else and my RA usually makes the bar seating extremely uncomfortable. I just wish I wouldn't get asked that EVERY time I go out to eat). Anyone who reads my reviews knows I'm gluten free due to the RA. Bauer Kitchen has an amazing selection for GF diners. I hate to go out and be limited to meat and salad. You can get eggs benedict even. The GF choices are clearly marked on the menu, another thing I love because you don't have to guess whether the dish might contain gluten. They also have feature mimosas on the weekend for brunch. I ordered one that had their house rose and lemon. It was really good. Jenna was my server. She was so friendly and asked a few questions about what I was doing that day and held a bit of friendly conversation. Those are the best servers; they don't just go through the motions but try to get to know their customers for those few moments during your dining experience. She even double-checked on the GF aspects of the dish to make sure it worked for me. I ordered the Huevos rancheros bowl. Delicious. It had just the right amount of heat, the beans and chicken were so flavourful and the texture of the dish was perfect with the deep fried tortilla and the avocado was delicious! Sunny side egg on top was cooked perfectly too. Jenna even offered some fresh ground pepper. She was perfect. Knew just the right times to visit the table and take care of everything. The only thing that would make this dish more perfect would be a bit of lime crema to cool that heat a touch. But it was incredible the way it was served and a dish I definitely want to return to order again. If you want to treat yourself on the weekend to a brunch with top quality ingredients and dietary offerings for everyone, I encourage you to visit Bauer Kitchen. Now, I just want to go back for dinner one evening! read more

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We had an amazing dining experience last night at the Bauer Kitchen! Not only was the service impeccable - Luke was our server and he was amazing --the food was also incredible! My husband enjoyed the hangar steak, with bone marrow as an appetizer and I had the chicken sandwich, with the mushrooms as a starter. I also had a great cocktail, with rose petals as a garnish. I highly recommend the Bauer kitchen!!! read more

Amazing place I went there with my girlfriend to celebrate something and the service was amazing. So was the food

Definitely glad we made a reservation on a Saturday night. Our drinks were fantastic and the food was incredible. Our server, Kathleen, was friendly, efficient and was the right amount of attentive throughout the night. The Sweet Board was a great way to sample so many of their wonderful desserts. We will be back for sure. Its proximity to the Allen Ion stop is a total plus! read more

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First time visit here and it was with a large group so got seated in a private section. The waitress was very attentive and quick to help ensure we all had drinks at the ready and very knowledgeable and encouraging about the food selections. I decided on a Cali Chicken Sandwich which was perfectly done and quite tasty. The fries were too salty but I loved the light BBQ sauce I used to dip them in :). I had a local Pilsner to drink which I found a little light but good for quenching my thirst :) read more

The Bauer Kitchen - Bulbasaur and the Peach Pie - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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the food is pretty good, especially the burger and pizza. the gnocchi however, is extremely salty and felt inedible as well as the fries. we were taken care of well, but service is super slow on a busy friday night. our food took about 40 minutes to arrive and we've been sitting for over 2 hours. it's really loud and hard to talk at the table. we did get compensated with free dessert for the gnocchi, but would not get that again. overall, expensive and not outstanding read more

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H U E V O S R A N C H E R O S do NOT get this dish from The Bauer Kitchen as you may experience the following: X The egg they cooked for me may as well have been made out of rubber X The wait for the food much longer than what they had originally quoted me Although luckily for you, the Huevos Rancheros is no longer on their menu, I highly recommend you look elsewhere to try it! I have heard many good things about their food so I will write this one dish off as probably just being one that they don't specialize in. I am still sad that my only meal in this area was one that ended in this way though.... - Plant-based and gluten-free options available! - Offers cafe items too If I'm ever in the area again, I am definitely open to coming back...but I think I'll have to get specific recommendations from my friends that live around here before ordering next time! read more

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One of the best old fashioned that I've ever experienced. The dinner was even better. The Salmon is awesome!

Great place for lunch in Waterloo and we were able to get a table without reservations. The restaurant is very spacious and servers are very attentive. We were in a rush and our server accomodated us by having the kitchen prepare our food quickly so we would have enough time to enjoy our meal. There is parking underground and the elevator takes you to the front of the restaurant. read more

The Bauer Kitchen - Pizza pesto pollo - pulled chicken, roasted red peppers, spinach, provolone, bechamel, sundried tomato pesto-$19.95 - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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I did a quick Yelp search for eateries around the hotel and found The Bauer Kitchen. I flagged it and headed over there for brunch on a soggy, rainy Sunday afternoon. The restaurant is in uptown Waterloo. There is a parking lot next door where you need to pay. I did the cheaper method and parked on John Street West (two hours of free parking Monday through Saturday, but it didn't matter on a Sunday) and walked over with an umbrella. I actually entered through the bakery and cafe. I was in heaven! The nutter butter cookie and key lime tart caught my attention. I asked the nice woman at the desk where to go. The front door is on the other side, but it's nice that the restaurant and bakery are together. Yes, I'm a tourist. I headed over to get seated and got a nice table by the window. The brunch menu is available until 3 pm. It was around 1:30 pm when I was there. I got the brunch special, which was apple vanilla pancakes, with house-made apple compote, side order of smoked bacon, and maple syrup. This brunch feature comes with fresh whipped cream, but I have never been a fan of whipped cream. I had a craving for it years ago for a couple of days. I can't explain why other than I deviated from my norm. I also got a diet Coke. There is a gorgeous bar smack in the middle of the restaurant. There is also an equally gorgeous wine display at the back. I had to take a photo as I headed over to the washroom, which made the bartender smile. It was rather busy when I was there. I'd say about ten minutes later, my food came. I was happy. Although it doesn't look like a ton of food when you first look at everything, I was stuffed. The pancakes were yummy and buttery. They were fabulous. The maple syrup seemed like the place was being frugal and somehow predicted that a shortage was approaching Canada. However, the homemade apple compote had enough sweetness that it was a good substitute for the gallons of maple syrup that I typically use to drown my pancakes. Fantastic! The smoked bacon was delicious. The slices were thick and the smokiness was perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. My server was delightful. She checked up on me several times during my stay. Debit and credit cards, as well as cash, are accepted. I paid using a debit card and all was good. The menu has lobster rolls! I will need to return to have some and to check out all the other goodies. I had an excellent meal with great service. I'm a fan and can't wait to return. (369) read more

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Fantastic food and service. We had the special Father's Day prime rib. YUM! Great cocktails. Thank you Andrew. read more

Great service. Brunch is delicious and a good selection. The Eggs Benedict is a favourite and they allow you to add extras.

The Bauer Kitchen is another Waterloo classic which offers a great balance between comfort food and unique cocktails! Their all-day menu has a lot of delicious items like the short rib & wild mushroom gnocchi or the roasted chicken cavatelli. I went for the brunch menu which is available EVERY Saturday and Sunday between 10 - 3. They even have a bakery attached to the restaurant which smells AMAZING from their fresh croissants, coffees, and banana breads. During our brunch, we got a classic Chicken and Waffles which is your CRISY buttermilk fried chicken, with cheddar waffles. The unique part of the dish was the white sausage gravy and the honey tobacco (my fave)! The smoked salmon benny was a bit underwhelming in comparison to other places Captured in the Picture: Chicken & Waffles ($19.95) - 7.5/10 Smoked Salmon Benedict ($17.95) - 6.8/10 Watermelon Mojito ($11) read more

Had a good experience there, but I feel the food quality has declined a little bit over the years. Staff were friendly and service was good.

Actually came here by accident but not regretting it. Come by any time - me, it was for breakfast and beers lol don't judge me! A good time with loved ones and friends. The food is great and the best customer service. read more

The Bauer Kitchen - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Went on a busy night but great environment nonetheless. Great food and variety of options for a nice dinner out. read more

The Bauer Kitchen - Delicious steak noodle bowl - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Came here based on Yelp, taking an Uber to make a special trip here the weekend of 8/9/19. Two things occurred that were not the fault of Bauer but perhaps tainted our experience: first, the Uber driver upon figuring out we are Americans took us the long route and visibly overrode the GPS directions. My son and I were both running GPS and were wondering if this was going to end in our murders ... we did get dropped off but Uber added a surcharge for the long trip. Not. We filed a complaint with Uber and they only reimbursed us to the original fare. We promised to not use Uber again until we had to just recently. Second issue was a super loud street band playing music right outside of the outdoor patio where we wanted to sit. No one else was out there either. So loud we could hear them inside from our table. Bauer should have kicked them out, except maybe they could not because they were technically in the alley/street. Inside is very nice. Service very good. Booze very good: collective arts, side launch and for my wife, two mango chamoy punches. My son and I both had Bauer power bowls, my wife a steak bowl and nachos to split. All very good. Prices seem a little high, converting Canadian to US currency. So back to how this visit started out and the issues with Uber and the street band, combined with the higher prices. Probably won't be back. read more

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This restaurant has my heart. Not even kidding, great service, great environment and delicious food. CHICKEN IS HALAL. read more

The décor and atmosphere at this restaurant is really beautiful! It's located right beside Vincenzos which you can easily access with the ION. I got the Bauer Burger (smoked bacon, cheddar, tomato jam, iceberg lettuce, roasted garlic aïoli) which came with a side of fries and a pickle. I thought the burger was DELICIOUS! The portions for both the burger and fries were plentiful and worth the ~$20 price tag that comes with it. The service was prompt and friendly, and our server was attentive to our table. I'd definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

The Bauer Kitchen - Bauer burger - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Hard to find from the outside as it is a part of a complex, but man is it worth it! Neat and very big environment inside. Food and Service were both perfect. Definitely going back here. read more

The Bauer Kitchen - Steak with bleu cheese on top - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Had another great lunch recently at the Bauer Kitchen. I really want to try the sandwiches on their lunch menu, but I'm never able to because the daily feature sandwich always wins me over. This time, I had a slow-roasted pulled pork sandwich with bbq sauce, coleslaw on a house-made cheddar ciabatta. It was extremely filling and delicious! The meat was tender and succulent, perfectly complemented by crunchy coleslaw. I'd eat this sandwich everyday! My mother had another lunch daily special- the fish and chips. I'm so happy that they let us substitute regular fries for sweet potato frites with no surcharge! The accompanying lemon tartar sauce was rather lackluster, but all in all, it was still really tasty and satisfying. What a great place for lunch! I'm really curious to try their brunch menu as well. read more

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Warm, professional, energetic service. Chef-inspired menu. Sleek, stylish, but welcoming ambiance (even on the patio). Great for a date, work lunch, or celebration. One of my favourite restaurants, period. PS: don't skip on dessert. read more

- Restaurant vibe is nice - food is overpriced and small portion - I got the charbroiled pork which was good but a bit salty - service was good - good if you are looking to spend but not worth it in my opinion read more

Was here for brunch: Bauer salad: very filling and well seasoned the goat cheese gave the salad a bit of savouriness alongside the cranberries and granola. Chicken and waffles: was Good but not amazing. Sauce was really good but the portions are a bit small. I would recommend the chicken and waffles at the grand trunk saloon over this. Chicken and mushroom tagliatelle: the pasta it self was very good, cooked perfectly. Sauce was not too greasy so even though it was a big plate it did not feel heavy Would definitely come back to try some of their regular menu items read more

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Honestly, I was expecting so much more. As I come across this restaurant, I was very hungry. But the parking? Not the best. I recommend they got to the ceos about expanding it. Now for the food, the appetizers were honestly the highlights. Im pescatarian so I was hoping to see more of a bigger variety. Kinda dissapointed. I also ordered a hot tea with honey and lemon. The tea was cold and they forgot my honey ! But the environment was top tier. It was so cute and trendy! I felt so comfortable In there. I even brought my ex- husband to hash out some custody problems (I won the custody battle just fyi) Even the workers were so kind! One sweet young lady complemented my new hair do! But overall, I had a blast ! read more

Great food and and friendly professional servers. The patio outside is great. The restaurant is around the corner, off the main street. This gives it charm while still being central to uptown. read more

A fancy brunch at around downtown Waterloo. If the weather is nice, try sit outside and feel its coziness! They also serve quite a few bakery that you could buy and bring home. Their daily special/recommended is always different. And could be gone pretty fast. I wasn't able to order their special for the day since I was there at 12:30 and sort of a late brunch. I ordered its brewed house coffee (free refill) and egg Benedict for brunch on a Saturday. Its potatoes tasted really good with ketchup. My eggs on the egg Benedict were a bit over cooked. And the bread on the bottom was a bit too oily for me. Our server is awesome! She's fast and helpful. Overall my experience here is pretty good, the dining environment is good as well. read more

The Bauer Kitchen - Egg benedict - American Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Went out last night with my wife to TBK and realized we need to go more often. Food was amazing, service was fantastic, and atmosphere delightful! Great Friday night vibe....also doing dry February and took up our waiter's suggestion to try Erdinger Alchohol Free pint...was amazing. Will definitely be back.... read more

First, I want to give a big shout out Jody (the owner of Bauer Kitchen), for reaching out to me. This means a lot as it shows that he cares not only about the quality of food but also about the experience of the customer, so I decided to give this restaurant another try for lunch! Now onto the food! My comments and review of the food: Calamari (3/5) - I am with my manager on this one. The calamari were just 'okay' - not great and not bad. Not much to say about it to be honest. Livewell Daily Special Salmon (4/5) - I thought that the salmon was cooked very well. Nice char on the outside and moist on the inside. The coconut rice and sauteed vegetables underneath were a very nice touch. I definitely enjoyed this refreshing dish, but it just lacked that "wow" factor for me to give it a 5 star. My manager's comments and review of the food: Calamari (3/5) - he thought the fried calamari was mediocre. "The dipping sauce was nice, but the calamari lacked substance and flavor." Zatar Crusted Ahi Tuna (3.5/5) - he enjoyed the tuna and thought it was very well cooked (4/5). However, the salad underneath the tuna was very disappointing (2.5/5). I don't think he finished the vegetables... A recommendation would be to pair the tuna with something else that will elevate the tuna and put it in the spotlight - for example a risotto. Overall, the food at Bauer Kitchen is a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. It was definitely more enjoyable than my previous experience, but not a place that I would be keen on trying if I am in town. I gave the restaurant a total of four stars as the service and staff definitely deserve the 0.5 star bump. read more

The food is not good I've been a few times to try different things and it has disappointed. It is also very expensive for what you get.

Came here on a quite Saturday morning for brunch. I was greeted by a waiter who knows the restaurant dishes down to the tiniest detail. He was extremely helpful with the dish selection and really cared about the customers. I got the chicken waffles and the steak and eggs. When the dishes came it was plated nicely and presented well. The chicken was a bit dry and slightly over fried, but the waffles were perfect. On the other hand the steak and eggs were done perfectly. I loved the bacon bits that came with the home fries on the steak and eggs. Overall a very pleasant experience both from the service and the food. read more