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The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo, ON

The Bauer Kitchen

4.7 (3912)
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American
187 King St., Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 66 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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What 3,912 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary American

  • Southern Ontario

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bauer Kitchen offers "fantastic service and incredible food" with a vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise its "wonderful staff" and "delicious menu options," accommodating dietary needs with expertise. The ambiance is lively, though occasionally noisy. A perfect spot for celebrations, it consistently delivers memorable experiences, making it a "favourite" for many in Kitchener-Waterloo.
3,912 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic and we had a wonderful server. They were busy but server was attentive and surprised us with a free dessert for our celebration. It was a great night.

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  2. Sarah

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the smoked trout spread and my hubby LOVED the bone marrow. All the entrees our party of 9 got were delicious! Definitely will come back…perhaps for a date night or anniversary even!

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  3. Christine

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Ethan, was exceptional, and our needs were met in a timely manner. He had valid menu suggestions and was efficient. The food was tasty and well presented. The atmosphere was good and the surroundings were pleasing. Overall, a good experience.

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    Toronto / Ontario18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An awesome experience! A couple of years ago, we had one or two less than stellar experiences at Bauer Kitchen, so were SO happy when we revisited and found not only our service to be exceptional, but the food much improved! The cocktail selection (and composition) were outstanding. Excellent work! We are so happy to put Bauer Kitchen back at the top of our list!

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  5. karin VIP

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to celebrate my daughters birthday. The brunch menu and the Berry Mimosa drink special were excellent. Our server was particularly attentive and helpful. We enjoy Bauer Kitchen very much as it is our go to restaurant for consistently high-quality food.

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  6. Nikolai VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience as usual, thanks for your service! Magnifique 🤌🏻

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  7. Danielle

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bauer Kitchen is a beautiful restaurant with great staff. I do find the food to be a tad overpriced for the portions and flavour of the food. We were trying to bring life to the bowls we ordered with salt, pepper and hot sauce. It still wasn’t enough. We ended up going somewhere else after because we certainly weren’t satisfied or full.

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  8. Phyllis

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I would highly recommend The Bauer Kitchen. Food was great. We had an issue with the food, they immediately took care of it. Excellent service from Sean. Patio was nice.

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  9. Linda VIP

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was made as ordered despite special requests so that’s a win! Our server Jessica was a rockstar!!! So friendly and made sure we were well-looked after.

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  10. Tony

    South Carolina5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and incredible food as always. Bauer never disappoints!

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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 3912 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Southern Ontario
  5. Waterloo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 66 times today
Google Map for The Bauer Kitchen

187 King St., Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Allen St.
  • Neighbourhood
    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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