The Bauer Kitchen

5 recent ratings
$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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187 King St S
Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1, Canada

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Had a great meal here - separate menu with lots of choice.

Staff were well informed of dealing with allergen orders - we did call ahead before we arrived but felt completely at ease after speaking to the server regardless

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I called the day before to inquire about accommodations for celiac and the women on the phone simply stated to tell my waitress when I approve and they will inform the kitchen when I arrive.

When I got the restaurant and was seated our waitresses was amazing and I informed her of my celiac. She was very helpful and stated that they did not have a designated fryer because of how small the kitchen was but could accommodate. I ordered the chicken penne and was Informed that the pasta was cooked in a separate pot from the other pasta.

It has been almost two hours now since leaving the restaurant and I do not feel sick at all. It was such a wonderful experience and will definitely return again.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Very frustrating eating here. Most of their gluten friendly menu is all fried, but they still don’t have a separate fryer. So if you’re a celiac like me, not much to eat. I had the burger that came out 12 mins after my fellow guests,(after already waiting a very long time for our food)and it was burnt black, and soooo dry! The bun was gross. Clearly freezer burnt or very stale. I wish more restaurants would stop filling their gluten friendly menus with fried stuff without a separate fryer. It kind of feels like they do that to bulk up the menu to look better than it really is.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Overall Rating

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I had a delightful experience at Bauer Kitchen. The server assured me that the kitchen staff were trained with cross-contamination avoidance and that I could have anything on the gluten friendly menu minus the fried items. I wish they had a dedicated fryer, but there were still ample options. I enjoyed my bowl and will be coming back to try some of the others!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Love Bauer! They have great gluten FRIENDLY options and plant-based options. Recommend!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The kitchen staff doesn’t really seem to understand what celiac means. I was brought out food that was NOT safe even though it’s marked as GLUTEN FRIENDLY it most certainly was not. I introduced myself as a celiac, I questioned my dish when it was brought out and I’m glad I did!! Anything fried is CC’d. I’m not sure how safe the grill is but it seemed to be ok though I was a little tummy off after I ate. I’m not sure id be quick to go back.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Staff was knowledgeable about gluten allergies & celiac disease. They have a large gluten free menu, including plant based/vegetarian GF options. No dedicated fryer though.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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I went for brunch today and got the tofu scramble. They were very accommodating and pan fried the home fries instead of deep frying, and gave me GF toast. They used clean pans and have a GF only prep area. Highly recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing burger and gf bun! Unfortunately the fries are not safe because of the fryer but they have other gf side options that are great! Servers were really accommodating and friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Not may gf option available.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Lots of gf options. Be careful if you have other restrictions - I was given gf bread with corn after telling the server I couldn't have it.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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