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The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo, ON

The Bauer Kitchen

4.8 (3892)
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American
187 King St., Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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
  • 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

Private dining

What 3,892 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary American

  • Southern Ontario

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Healthy

  • Southern Ontario

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bauer Kitchen offers a lively atmosphere with "fantastic service" and a diverse menu, including "incredibly delicious" options for dietary needs. Known for its "great vibe," attentive staff, and tasty brunch, it remains a top choice for special occasions, despite occasional noise levels. A must-visit in Waterloo!
3,892 Reviews
  1. Hillary

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible appetizer menu and the drinks were excellent as well (just a bit pricey for single shot cocktails). Server was wonderful and the orders were all served as requested! Thanks kitchen and serving staff for a great time.

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  2. Kimberley

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate our anniversary and everything was fantastic! The service was great and the food was delicious! We're already planning our next trip back as there are lots of other items on the menu we want to try. Thank you for a lovely meal.

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  3. DENNIS

    Toronto / Ontario8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, tasty, plentiful & creative menu in a fun upbeat atmosphere. Gotta love sitting in that booth! One of our favorite spots where we look forward to our next visit. Thank you for creating a unique and fund dining experience.

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  4. Robert

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We split sandwiches and pizzas and had lots of food. Our party of 7 were celebrating a graduation from Univeristy of Waterloo and this lunch spot was perfect. Finished with an iced latte and all was good in the world :)

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  5. Alana

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of 7 for a late dinner after our son's graduation ceremony. Everything was great, no complaints. Food was good, service was good...maybe a little slow but it was late and we were hungry so maybe not that slow. It wasn't too noisy to have a converstion, that could be that they were not at full capacity but nevertheless we were happy with our experience and we would be happy to come back.

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  6. Jason

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating graduation and brought candles which they included with the graduates’ dessert platter. Everyone was so helpful and sweet about it. Great place to celebrate an occasion.

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  7. Debra VIP

    Toronto / Ontario59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Food was delicious. Menu selection is great. Cocktails yummy. Coffee bar desserts are fantastic, flavourful and fresh

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  8. christine VIP

    Toronto / Ontario14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A memorable visit, again! Note to some but not all are bothered - I find it to be noisy.

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  9. Eileen

    Toronto / Ontario15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time as a family celebrating our daughter’s birthday. The food was delicious and the service was great.

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  10. Linda VIP

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall positive although incredibly loud. The steak Cobb salad was disappointing given the $30 price tag and 50% of the lettuce was inedible. When mentioned to the server, he did off some additional lettuce however the lettuce should never have been served in the first place. If the lettuce is that poor, I would recommend substituting a different type of lettuce. I think that would be preferable to serving inedible food.

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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 3892 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 49 times today
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
  • 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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