What a true Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky gem. We were there when they opened at noon on Saturday and were grateful we decided not to wait! The inside is small and within a short time there was a wait for a table. I did note that they had an outside "Biergarten" which would add space in warm weather. Now for the food-- utterly fantastic and true to traditional German cuisine. We ordered the pretzels with Düsseldorf mustard. They arrived warm and yummy and the mustard provided a great tangy balance. BTW they are made in house. The pork schnitzel was excellent! They also offer a nice array of German beers on Draft or in cans. Service was efficient and pleasant. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

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Really giving a 4.5 The food here is phenomenal and the service is fantastic Our server Carly was a delight She is very knowledgeable about german food and has a great smile I ordered the pork schnitzel sandwich and bravo The schnitzel was perfect size and fried delicious It had red cabbage slaw and a pickle The pickle tasted better than any pickle I have eaten Hubby got the special pork tenderloin The only negative is the restaurant is very small and if you have to wait for a table you need to wait outside and it gets very cold read more

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Drove past Tuba the other day and made the trip out tonight and wow this is a hidden gem. Best pretzel I've ever had. The pork schnitzel was to die for. Pounded so thin and very tender. Great service as well. Food came out very quickly. Nice atmosphere in the beer garden. read more

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I've been reading about Tuba Baking Co for a long time and reading reviews and talking with friends about how amazing it is. So why did it take us so long to get here?! As a part-German Cincinnatian, a foodie and a 50+ year vegetarian, everything about Tuba Baking Co. screams to me. I was not disappointed. My husband enjoyed the Cincinnati lentil coney, I had the spaetzle with sauerkraut, cheese, dill and crispy onions and we shared the golden beet salad. Highly recommend! Can't wait to try more items on the menu as the folks next to us raved about the smoked carrot. Great to go to a restaurant that happily accommodates vegetarian and vegan guests with many choices! Bonus: outdoor bier garden under tent. read more

Tuba Baking - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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First time trying this, can't believe it took this long! They have the best patio for an outdoor hang with plenty of beer and vegetarian options. We enjoyed their famous pretzel with spicy mustard and nacho cheese, karotte currywurst which is a full roasted carrot on a bed of fries (the curry is delicious!) and swabinatian - spätzel topped with vegetarian cincy chili soooo good! We will definitely be back as there are even more veggie options to try! Free street and public parking Small indoor space with a few tables and bar seating as well The staff were so helpful when we told them we are vegetarian and that it was our first time! The first time we tried their pretzel was at new riff distillery so we knew we had to check out the whole place. read more

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Atmosphere was charming, staff treated us like regulars, and the giant pretzel and beers on tap were delicious. The spaetzle and meat sauce were hearty and rich. My husband had the special... a dumpling with homemade sauerkraut ... which was really unpleasantly sour. The schnitzel sandwich was crispy and hot but sort of bland. read more

Tuba Baking - Pretzel and beer cheese - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

I love this little place in Dayton, KY. Locally owned and inspired by their love of German food and beer. Everything is made from scratch and everything is delicious. All of our food was delicious but the Swabinatian was so so good. The owner took care of us at the bar and even let us taste beers before selecting one. Stop by this authentic neighborhood joint and you won't be disappointed! read more

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I am not a huge fan of German food most likely because I have not had much experience aside from a trip to Berlin and Austria.. but this establishment has good German food. How do I know? Because we went here with one of our friends who is from Germany and he LOVED it here. It reminded him of home :). Anyway, I ordered the Schnitzel (pork) with the cucumber salad and it was tasty! You can tell that everything is made in-house and just fresh. The quality was great. The currywurst was also legit - HUGE portion too. Our friend really loved that they had legit German beer. The vibes were great! The patio is a nice touch for families with little ones.. and there were a lot of us there! lol Love it! read more

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Why haven't we come here before? We started with goeta filled pretzel. While not spectacular, it was worthy. I suspect the meat and cheese took away from pretzel. Next time, just the pretzel. We also had a local schwarzbier(?) and cider. The dark beer was excellent. I wish it were a little colder. But more on that a little later. My wife had the cider. It was very good. Just the right level of sweetness. Our entrees were spatzle with asparagus and Germancheese with pork schnitzel. Super tasty. I had a wurst plate with mettwurst and kielbasa, served with a not quite German potato salad. The sausages were a little dry, but tasted great! The place is small, I mean 4 tables small. Alas, it's been super hot outside and the AC could not keep up. I suspect the heat played a big role in my beer getting warm too fast. The service was excellent. We were served by the proprietor who had just the right amount of friendly and service to be attentive without being intrusive. We'll be back in the fall when we can either eat outside in the biergarten or when the inside temperature is more conducive to a meal. read more

First, I want to start off by commending one of the staff; I believe that her name was Carly. She was one of the most attentive and pleasant servers we had ever been around. She also took the time to answer our questions; she was very knowledgeable about German foods. It was a great black beer. I wish the temperature were a little lower. However, we'll talk more about that later. My spouse had the dark cider. It was excellent. The perfect amount of sweetness. We start with German cheese and pork schnitzel, with spatzle and asparagus served as our main course. Very delicious. I had the wurst plate with kielbasa and mettwurst, accompanied by a potato salad that wasn't exactly German. Although a tad dry, the sausages were delicious! The only negative thing I could say, and there is really nothing they can do about it, is that the restaurant is very small, and if you have to wait for a table, you need to wait outside, and it gets very cold. We will be back in the spring when we can either eat outside in the biergarten or when the inside temperature is more conducive eating outdoors read more

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Great dinner with friends! We sat outside on the picnic table, drank beer, ate pretzels with all the beer cheese and loved the spatzle! read more

Tuba Baking - Flammkuchen - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

Great service and delicious food. A small space but they have seating outside too. We will be back.

The food is authentic made from scratch and the owner is truly care about the authenticity of their food and the way it's prepared it's in their blood. The only downside is if you expect to be pampered this probably isn't a good fit as they're always so busy not rude just busy. Yet I highly recommend it read more

I want to start out by saying I'm not the biggest fan of German food. However, my partner is, and he was drying to try out Tuba. We stopped by for lunch on Saturday and were greeted by "Mrs. Tuba" behind the bar. She was absolutely lovely - she walked us through the menu and gave us some recommendations before we sat outside. The pretzel bites are made with rye and sourdough, so they were more flavorful than your average soft pretzel. They were great, and the beer cheese was an excellent pairing. We also got schnitzel sandwiches, which were HUGE! The potato bun it came on was homemade and tasted great. The fries tasted like fair fries and came with curry ketchup. I saw another reviewer say this place is "small but mighty" and I couldn't agree more. They pack a large punch with great food with what appears to be a small operation. If you're a lover of local German food, I highly recommend. read more

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Sorry, the vibe was off. Flys, service same person and not the same vibe. No wow factor. Our schnitzel was taste less beaten hard shingle. Couldn't cut it with a knife Had to ask for utensils and condiments. We didn't complain. I was not into all that. I wanted the vibe and good food I had last year. Nothing nothing like last year. I gave it rave reviews. Missing the mark on so many areas. Your schedule? I've never seen anything like this in my life? Really what you're offering is not worth the money. read more

This place is great! The owner was super welcoming and friendly and the food was outstanding. The inside is small but cozy. There is also a large biergarten on the side of the building that is shaded and has a fan. It was the perfect spot to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon. The chicken schnitzel alone is worth the trip! read more

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German food is one of my favorites, and being in Cincinnati, I'm surprised it took us this long to find a restaurant that serves some great German food. We visited at the suggestion of my cousin, who said it was exemplary. We arrived around 5:30, and were surprised at the size of the shop (only about 16 chairs), but luckily were able to get a couple seats at the bar right away. Within 30 minutes, the whole restaurant was full, and there was constantly a couple people waiting for a table (this was exacerbated by cold weather, which meant they didn't have outdoor seating available). The whole menu looked very tasty, and we absolutely had to try a pretzel in addition to our entrees. I'm not a big Goetta fan, but my wife wanted to go for the Goettabrezel, which came with cheese. I wanted to try a couple of the sauces they had, so we ordered a side of the spundekas and spicy mustard. For my entree, I couldn't say no to the classic Schnitzel Sandwich. It was made with chicken, coleslaw, and a potato bun. The schnitzel was crispy, flavorful, and juicy. The bun was fluffy, but firm enough to hold the sandwich together. It was absolutely delicious. My wife ordered a flatbread covered in potato, cheese, and speck--can't remember what it was called. It was quite tasty, though a little underseasoned. As for the Goettabrezel, this was probably the best pretzel I've ever had. It was hot, a bit chewy, well-seasoned, and went perfectly with both the mustard and spundekas. Still didn't love the goetta, but the pretzel itself was delicious. We don't usually opt for dessert, but decided to get some on this occasion. I think it was like an apple cranberry cake of some sort, with a cream sauce and little cookies sprinkled on top. It was super tasty. Overall, the food was delicious, the best German food I've had in Cincinnati, and we will definitely be back! read more

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We were in the mood for German fare so we decided to check out Tuba Baking. Absolutely delicious!! Some of the best pretzels, the Schnitzel is amazing, and that käsespätzle is yummy. Cannot wait to come back! Highly recommend!! read more

Tuba Baking - Laugenbrotchen with spicy mustard - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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To start, the food and the ambiance here is fantastic. The chicken schnitzel is amazing! My one complaint is that the service speed is atrocious! Don't get me wrong, everyone is super kind and helpful but taking 20-30 minutes just to take my order is so frustrating every single time I am there. The spot overall is a 5/5 because of EVERYTHING ELSE! Cannot recommend this place enough! But please please please have more than 1 person taking orders! read more

Fantastic. Amazing food, drinks and service. This is the best German restaurant in the Queen City.

I went to Tuba Baking for the first time today and wish I would have found this gem earlier!! The food is authentic German!!! The spätzle were outstanding and the pretzel was the best around. They are closing their doors at the end of June so please hurry and support this wonderful establishment!! Prost! read more

This is a very unique restaurant and Bellevue one of the few restaurants in northern Kentucky that really serve German food. They had a special of sauerbraten which I find is very difficult to locate, they do not have it as a writer on the menu. It is a special, but it was excellent looking for the next time that they serve it we ate in the beer garten which was a unique experience the only reason I gave it a four star instead of a five star is it not handicap friendly there are two steps to get into the restaurant with no handrail therefore we did not have a choice. The beer garden was right off of the sidewalk, but I definitely will be going back again to try some of the other items on the menu the staff was very friendly. what I understand. The inside was very small, but very unique and very clean. But like I said, it is not handicap, friendly and I use a walker but as long as the weather is good, the outside dinning is excellent. read more

Scratch made in house. No room for improvement. The pretzels are 2nd to none. Unparalleled German beer selection.

Outstanding food, service and ambience! This is THE place for a good, old style solid German meal. read more

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Wow! This tiny spot delivers some of the best German food I've ever had. Weather was perfect and sat outside and enjoyed a fantastic meal. Everything (including the beer) was delicious. Absolutely a must try for anyone that likes authentic German food. read more

Tuba Baking - Schnitzel Sandwich w/ Cabbage & Onions - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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Wowzers! Delish. Started with cheesy pretzel bites, followed by chicken schnitzel- gave half to hubbie. It is gigantic! I loved my side of spaetzle. Highly recommend read more

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We had a great meal of pork tenderloin and spatzle. The food was awesome and although it was very crowded we had good service.

I've heard and read a lot of great things about Tuba Backing but because of scheduling conflicts I could never seem to have my stars align with theirs. That is, until this last weekend. I absolutely love the people runnning this little gem. The atmosphere is really cozy and unique due to its jewel-box size. It's all part of the charm that you cozy up to the bar when it gets more crowded. The food was creative and delicious. The music was unusual and hip. I definitely will add Tuba Baking to my weekend rotation of where I'm considering an evening of dining out. read more

I stopped by hear a couple weeks back for a carry out order. The staff were amazing and the food was ready faster than I expected. Even after a 10+ minute drive home the food was incredible. I caught myself thinking about the food days later and couldn't wait to go back for a proper visit. An agonizing week later, my wife and I stopped in for another meal. She ordered the Schnitzel with sauerkraut and I had the Schnitzel sandwich with frites. The frites came with a side of curry catsup that was super tasty. We also shared a pretzel with Düsseldorf mustard sauce. Neither of us typically like mustard so we asked for recommendations and Mrs. Tuba suggested the Düsseldorf and it complimented the pretzel perfectly. The restaurant itself is incredibly small. There's a few bar seats and two or three tables but they just added a heated outdoor tent for additional seating. read more

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Absolutely delicious chicken schnitzel sandwich, cucumber salad, wurst platter, sauerkraut and pills and her beers service was fantastic as well read more

Tuba Baking - Chicken schnitzel sandwich, cumber salad, and a Pilsner Absolutely delicious - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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The pretzel & bologna sandwich were great! Took off a star because this place seems to have grown quickly due to promotion by Cincy IG food bloggers however they're unable to efficiently serve customers. I would suggest a better process to take orders & check people out while serving as well. If this demands holds consider growing into a larger space as well! I also took a star off because the inside is extremely warm as well which isn't pleasant to eat in during the summer. Looking forward to re trying it in the fall. The staff was extremely friendly read more

Tuba Baking - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

Fantastic people, fantastic service, and fantastic food. I would recommend this to everyone

If you think you don't like German inspired food, it's because you haven't eaten at Tuba! Do yourself a favor and get there. The food was delicious - so very good. The beer and pretzel appetizer is a must. It's so much better than any pretzel I've ever had that it's criminal to call it a pretzel. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Tuba is a gem and I only wish they had more indoor seating because I don't want to eat outside in the courtyard when it's snowing (but I will!). That's how absolutely yummy this place is. read more

My husband and I ate here for the first time tonight and it was perfect! The staff were super friendly, the service was great and the food was amazing! We will be back very soon. Great job Tuba! read more

Tuba Baking - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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Located in the heart of Dayton, KY (3 stoplights from Downtown Cincinnati) you'll find Tuba Baking Co. Family owned and operated this quaint restaurant offers delicious and authentic Swabian regional food and great atmosphere. I fell in love with their Spatzel and their Schnitzel sandwich, such great food at a good value. Their pretzels are pretty great as well, they have one that is stuffed with Goetta and some great dipping sauces! The dining room is a bit small, but they have bar seating and a very large outdoor beer garden for the warmer months! read more

Tuba Baking - Currywurst and Frites - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

We had a great experience here. The food was amazing. The service was super attentive and personable. We ordered way too much food and ended up eating it all. The pretzel is as good as the hype. The flatbread was light as air and so savory. The spaetzle could cure any depression. The chicken schnitzel is probably the best chicken sammich in Cincinnati. Also great beer selection! read more

Tuba Baking - Spatzle with speck and krout - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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Awesome new addition to Dayton, KY! We stopped in on a Sunday evening for dinner and staffed off with the Kolsch. They have a wide variety of beer options including some German beers in bottles and on draft. The staff was super helpful in helping us navigate the menu and providing us with recommendations. Of course we went with the pretzel-delicious-and my favorite thing was the variety of sauces provided to our with it! For entrees we went with the Spatzle and Flammkuchen. The vegetables in the Spatzle were so fresh and the sauce had a great flavor. I also really enjoyed the Flammkuchen because the wood fired flavor really came through. Finally, for desert I had the most delicious mandarin orange cheesecake dish. Everything was so tasty, the service was friendly, and I can't wait for a trip back! read more

Tuba Baking - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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Best pretzels ever! We did a Saturday pickup today and the pretzels were so good that we are already planning a trip next weekend. My family actually devoured the pretzels as soon as we got to the car. I love that there is a great business in this spot on Pike Street and am looking forward to also enjoying more of the German beers they offer. The staff made it easy too - I ordered the pretzels ahead on Thursday afternoon and let them know when we were on our way on Saturday afternoon. We waited just a couple of minutes when we arrived and we were quickly on our way with fresh, hot pretzels. read more

Been meaning to try this place for a while, but since they are only open for like 6 hours a week, that makes it more difficult. That, and I think I remember like 3 tables and counter/bar seating totaling like 17 seats total? I like places like this that have a limited menu that they craft to their strong suits. Laser focus on German fare, they've got a great product, and I know you can get their pretzels around town, but the size and open hours might be a hindrance. Also, you pay for quality. Pretzel, sandwich, and one beer was about $30-$32, tip depending. Love small artisan shops like this, but you gotta pay to play! Pro Tip: you need to clear your sinuses? Get the Spicy Mustard!! HOLY MOLEY!!!! read more

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If you're lucky enough to get to Tuba Baking during its open hours (3-9 on Saturdays), and equally privileged to score a seat in its tiny storefront, you are in for a treat. The tap list is small and curated (leaning toward German style brews, naturally), the mustard selection is extensive, and the pretzels are divine. Speaking of which, a pretzel is the one thing you must order. Pretzels are served piping hot, with a deep brown crust, and a not-overwhelming sprinkle of crunchy salt. The interior is soft, chewy, and has a bit of sweetness and funk from whole grain flour and sourdough. Honestly better than most pretzels I've had in Germany. I would eat this pretzel for every meal if it were possible. The addition of mustard or cheese for dipping is optional but also recommended. If you require something more substantial, Tuba also does sandwiches (in a pretzel bun), pizza (on a sourdough crust), and German specialties like spaetzle (which I really wanted to try had it not been sold out already by 4 pm). They also have some German desserts like cookies and cheesecake. So, get there early in the afternoon, grab a beer and a pretzel, and revel in that double glory of fermentation. Prost! read more

Tuba Baking - Fried bologna sandwich (on a pretzel bun, of course) - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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