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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I love German food, and this was wonderful! The pretzel was the best I've ever had bar none, and their fries are amazing too! (Evidently I like carbs ) great food overall! read more

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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In a word...enttäuscht. Tuba cancelled my Friday dinner reservation. Reason for the cancellation? They did not sell enough reservations. There is no mention of the restaurant closing if reservations are not at capacity. Only that my reservation deposit is non refundable. They did offer a refund or reschedule due to their failure to honor the reservation. Not too pleased with this encounter. read more

Yummmooo! Seriously delicious food. The inside seating area is tiny, but there is a large beer garden outside. Service is pretty quick too. I'd definitely recommend the spaetzle. read more

Had one of the best food experiences last night! Tuba Baking is killing it with these perfectly paired dinners with beer or wine! I will be going back again and again! read more

The interior is very small. So inclement weather you really should not count on a large group going. But their food is amazing. You will not be disappointed. read more

Food was wonderful! The staff very friendly. Place is very small but outside seating if warm. Does take out. Good vegetarian/vegan options. Didn't have any carrots today, will have to go back to try.y read more

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Excellent food and service! The restaurant and bar are very small but we we're lucky enough to get a table. They will have a beer garden open soon which I can't wait for. We will definitely be back on a regular basis. read more

Nice little place great food and beer. Good to get away from the busyness of the city

A sweet, small little spot that you absolutely have to try if you're in the area. We can't wait to go back- had a lovely conversation with one of the owners at the end of an evening after having enjoyed some brews and out-of-this-world dessert. read more

Great little locally owned shopped in an up & coming area of Covington. Super tasty dips and pretzels baked in house in authentic German sourdough style. They also offer a small menu of authentic scratch-made Southern German specialties and beers. Definitely worth stopping by or order a batch to go for your own pretzel party at home! read more

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Great food and staff! Swing by if you want a nice quiet restaurant with amazing German food! read more

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Confession. I LOVE pretzels. Big time. Tuba Baking hits the spot and has not only great pretzels, but amazingly authentic German food. Hells ja! I had an order of Laugenbrotchen (pretzel balls) w/ Dusseldorf mustard and Beer Cheese, a side of Kartoffelsalat (potato salad) and washed it down with a bottle of Sunner beer. Wow. The pretzels were perfectly plump and soft on the inside. The salt was just the right amount too. I cannot wait to come back and eat more pretzels. Did I mention how much I love pretzels? I wish they were open more often but I understand and look forward to when TB is able to make that happen. Parking is on street and while there are meters, I would venture to say you can get by without slapping coins in them. Live dangerously and eat more pretzels! read more

Tuba Baking - Sünner Kölsch, pretzel bites, and Kartoffelsalat (potato salad). - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

We stopped by on a Saturday around 6 to check out their new location. It was busy but we found a table outside. They have a really nice size outside area that I hope they will be able to make use of when it gets cold because the inside is pretty small. We just wanted to get a pretzel and some beer to check it out and it didn't disappoint. I love their pretzels and the beer was cold and tasty. The staff was all very nice as well. Really looking forward to getting back to try a full meal! read more

Tuba Baking - Giant pretzel! - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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I am so excited for this addition to the local food scene. Cannot recommend the pretzels enough. Absolutely a perfect place to grab a bite and a pint. I love it here. And the staff is just perfect. Very eager to try the currywurst (a-la Avril-Bleh) and the summer spatzel looks incredible (follow them on Insta for all the teasers!). Not many indoor seats so if that's important to you you will need to get there early. But the Biergarten is lovely and complete with ice water and extra napkins. Two hopes: 1) that they add a fire pit in the back for the fall and 2) they offer sampler platters (and a dip sampler) Lastly, this is more of a rouge comment than a review, but they serve the dips in these little metal cups and as someone who used to have a job as a dishwasher - these are the bane of my existence.. and as a patron, I feel like I'd totally eat the dips off of the paper lining or out of the paper boat just as easily. read more

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Best place for German food in the mid-west! Excellent beer options, best pretzels around, main dishes are flavorful and unique in all the best ways. Fun atmosphere with a beer garden, small but very welcoming indoor seating available too. A seat at the bar is the way to go. Service is amazing, the staff is friendly and genuinely excited to serve authentic German dishes. Go here often as their menu rotates, always new yummy dishes and beer to try. read more

Small and cozy inside like a small diner. Great food, service and people. New outside we have not tried yet.

The name Tuba Baking leads one to think this is just a bakery. Actually this place is home to some of the best traditional Southern German food in the region at very reason prices. The staff are the owners. They seem like great people, very friendly. read more

The first time wife n I are there, the food was very good! We learned their stories and friendly people works there. We will go back soon.

Loved the pretzel & cheese sauce, spatzle with speck was delicious!! Tiny little place.

Authentic German food. Good service nice Beer Garden dining area. Friendly staff with quick service.

If you are wondering if you should try this place the answer is absolutely, we have tried almost everything on the menu (we will get to everything ) and we have not been disappointed by a single thing. My personal favorite is the spatzle. Try anything, try everything! Also the owners are even better than the food so go say hi! read more

Tuba Baking - Spatzle Mit Regenbogenforelle und Senfcremesoss - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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For some reason I can never remember the name of this restaurant yet when I try to search for German restaurants near Bellevue Ky (I realize it is in Dayton Kentucky but that's not that far from Bellevue!) instead I get results for inferior to Tuba B like Mecklenburg Gardens which is darn far from anywhere KY. The first time I ate at Tuba, I overheard a German native man reading all of the area German restaurants. He was less than impressed with Hofbrauhaus & MG. He found Tuba to hands down be the best. I hadn't had my food yet but that made me happy to hear. And I did find it to be delicious. It's the GO TO place for great spaetzel (even though I don't know how to spell that word, I sure do know how to order it!) I definitely hope this place stays around. I like that they try to accommodate vegans even though I am not one. read more

I must toot a horn for Tuba Baking Co.! After looking at reviews, and Tuba's Facebook page, I was not 100% how the process worked. I called the number on their Square site to learn more. As of this review, Tuba's menu is posted to their Square site on Thursdays. Orders may be placed between then and close on Saturday. Regardless of what day your order is placed, orders are picked up on Saturdays from 3pm-Close. The day we visited, close was 7pm. Since I was calling on a Saturday, about half of the menu was already sold out! Ordering online was quick and easy. With military precision, orders are ready at the exact time promised. I also asked about dropping in. I was told that they sometimes have a few items available. It depends on the online orders. It was highly recommended to me to order online. If someone places an online order there may not be items available. Now what you are probably reading for. The food. The food is amazing. Ingredient are fresh, and items are scratch made. The vegetarian flammkuchen (think German pizza,) has a lightly chewy crust. The toppings were warm and earthy. Great to eat as a main course, or share as an appetizer. Laugenbrezel (giant pretzel,) is a work of art. The outside has a beautiful crust. Made with rye and spelt, there is a richer flavor than your average giant pretzel. They also offer a vegan option. We tried the pretzel with the housemade whole grain mustard. Schupfnudeln mit Apfelkompott blew me away. They are hand rolled potatoe dumplings that are tossed in European butter, poppyseeds, cinnamon, sugar, tart apples, and a side of goat cheese. Apples were slightly crunchy. Everything married beautifully. There was crunchy, creamy, tart, sweet and the dumplings. This is a wonderfully autumn dish. Kasekuchen is like an lightly sweetened cheesecake. It was served with an apple compote. I can't wait for their soups in a pretzel bowl to be offered again. read more

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The food was fantastic, great staff. Can't wait to go back when warmer to experience the beer garden!

If you are trying to find great German food in our German heritage city of Cincinnati, Tuba Baking is a must. There recipes from the Swabian region of Germany give a taste sensation I have never experienced before. Small, cozy, great German beer and even better Swabian food! read more

The service was top notch and the food was unique and delicious. The pretzels were amazing.

A must try! Thanks Tuba for a delicious lunch today, and for great service! Each item was fresh and tasted homemade. Don't skip on the beer cheese! read more

Tuba Baking - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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Delicious food, and amazing service! Couldn't recommend this place enough! The Schnitzel (chicken) was so moist and the owner made amazing recommendations! I really love the tuba and other decorations on the wall read more

Uh maze ing. So good, everything is super tasty and a great take on classics from not families home land. The only downside is that I cant go there every day. Will be back ,literally next Saturday. read more

Tuba Baking - One of the cute little seating options and the self serve water station. - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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This place is AMAZING! Only open Saturday. It is so well flavored. The homemade whole grain mustard is so yummy. The Flammküchen pizza with crime fraiche, onions, Swiss and Black Forest ham is unlike anything we've eaten. Only 4 tables. Super quaint. Pastry chef Mallory is awesome, too. Thanks, Chef Drew! read more

Tuba Baking - Flammküchen pizza. Laugencroissant sandwich. - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

Excellent food with unique tastes to try, friendly service, and a fun outdoor eating area

A great place to enjoy German cuisine and bier! The staff was fantastic and atmosphere was awesome! read more

Tuba Baking - Wood fired Flammkuchen traditional and a bowl of Sommer Spatzle. - German Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

Super cool little place. Keep a great list of elusive German and German style beers around, and its got that old timey decor vibe. Food is pretty fantastic. Pretzle is awesome fresh, and the spaetzle are the best I've ever had. Awesome local place to support, especially if you get to talk to them and know the people a little. They're great, and impossible to want anything other than great success for them. When the weather is okay the beer garden adds a really nice touch and a ton of additional space. read more

This place is stellar! Ordered pretzel stuff with goetta, potato salad and cabbage salad(?) not sure the name. All of it was authentic and delicious. It's definitely unique even in a sea of German style places around town. Will definitely go back and try more items. While the inside seating is closed/limited, it's easiest to order on Wednesdays on their website for Saturday pickup. read more

Loved this place. Nothing is going to be exactly like you expect it to be. It's going to be great though. Try everything! Owners and staff were friendly and happy to engage in conversation about the food and the business. read more

I wish I got a photo of the pretzel and Black Forest ham sandwich I had, but they were too darn good to take a snap! Amazing food and pure German tradition. I will be back very soon for a delicious Leberkäse sandwich on their pretzel roll. read more

It's about as fresh as it gets. I love the food, atmosphere, and friendly service. Always something new and delicious. It's an excellent addition to COV. read more

We've been trying to make our way here since we first heard about it. Nice space, great people, excellent menu ( beer, pretzels, and main dishes). Looking forward to returning, to try some of their other dishes-- we had the flammkuchen, which is one if our favorite staples in Southern Germany. The version at Tuba is good, though the crust was a lot thicker than one would find in Swabia. The pretzel are, of course, excellent. We plan to keep a close eye on upcoming menus-- maybe they will even have Maultaschen. read more