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The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo, ON

The Bauer Kitchen

4.7
4.7
3686 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 55 times today

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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
    (519) 772-0790
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 3,686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary American

  • Southern Ontario

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Most Booked

3,686 Reviews
  1. Doris

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I usually order the excellent coat/beet salad, This time it was not good, maybe because it was day after holiday.

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  2. Angelo and Monica

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicole was the sweetest and kindest server. She made tonight’s visit unforgettable with her kindness. Thank you Nicole!

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  3. Oliver

    Toronto

    41 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food quality and value was very off compared to previous visits.

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  4. Amaya

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as usual. Food was amazing and great service!

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  5. Shari

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the food and atmosphere! The server was also great!

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  6. Peng Hon

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Saturday brunch - wonderful food, cozy atmosphere, and great service (our waitress was Kathleen). Smoked salmon eggs benedict was perfectly done, chicken bowls (meat AND plant-based) were both delicious, portion sizes overall were generous, cappuccino creme brulee was BEST we have EVER tasted, and service was truly outstanding. Will definitely return and recommend to others!

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  7. Franca

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! We were very happy with the food selection and drink selection. The servers were helpful and cheerful! Can’t wait to go back!

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  8. Richard

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything at the Bauer Market was superb. The food and drink were excellent. Our server was wonderful — friendly and efficient. This was a great experience to celebrate 59 years of marriage being together.

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  9. Rebeca

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. Definitely a top choice for a nice dinner with the family 😍 also the spinach dip is immaculate!

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  10. Sharon

    Toronto

    26 reviews

    1.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The mushroom soup was maybe a cup ……..pure sodium. Brought me the pepper soup. Salad was wilted and no flavour and maybe a teaspoon of additives. Meal wasn’t worth $5.00. This meal cost $65.00. That is absurd. I (we) were so very disappointed. I could have had a top notch fresh salad at Wendy’s. Your reputation is flawed. We were so looking forward to a great experience.
    The Bauer KitchenResponded on August 29, 2024
    Hi Sharon, we apologize you did not get the experience you were looking for. We strive to provide top-quality meals and service, and it's clear we fell short this time. We hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to showcase the improvements we are making. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you decide to visit again so that we can ensure a more enjoyable experience for you. My name is Jennifer Turnblom, Beverage manager and can be reached at jturnblom@charcoalgroup.ca.

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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 4.7 stars by 3686 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Bauer Kitchen

187 King St., Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Allen St.
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Phone number
    (519) 772-0790
  • 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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