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4.8 (80 reviews)

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Schnitzel - Pork w/ Spatzle
Sammi M.

Drove past Tuba the other day and made the trip out tonight and wow this is a hidden gem. Best pretzel I've ever had. The pork schnitzel was to die for. Pounded so thin and very tender. Great service as well. Food came out very quickly. Nice atmosphere in the beer garden.

Peg M.

I've been reading about Tuba Baking Co for a long time and reading reviews and talking with friends about how amazing it is. So why did it take us so long to get here?! As a part-German Cincinnatian, a foodie and a 50+ year vegetarian, everything about Tuba Baking Co. screams to me. I was not disappointed. My husband enjoyed the Cincinnati lentil coney, I had the spaetzle with sauerkraut, cheese, dill and crispy onions and we shared the golden beet salad. Highly recommend! Can't wait to try more items on the menu as the folks next to us raved about the smoked carrot. Great to go to a restaurant that happily accommodates vegetarian and vegan guests with many choices! Bonus: outdoor bier garden under tent.

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Meera K.

First time trying this, can't believe it took this long! They have the best patio for an outdoor hang with plenty of beer and vegetarian options. We enjoyed their famous pretzel with spicy mustard and nacho cheese, karotte currywurst which is a full roasted carrot on a bed of fries (the curry is delicious!) and swabinatian - spätzel topped with vegetarian cincy chili soooo good! We will definitely be back as there are even more veggie options to try! Free street and public parking Small indoor space with a few tables and bar seating as well The staff were so helpful when we told them we are vegetarian and that it was our first time! The first time we tried their pretzel was at new riff distillery so we knew we had to check out the whole place.

Pretzel and beer cheese
Heather L.

Atmosphere was charming, staff treated us like regulars, and the giant pretzel and beers on tap were delicious. The spaetzle and meat sauce were hearty and rich. My husband had the special... a dumpling with homemade sauerkraut ... which was really unpleasantly sour. The schnitzel sandwich was crispy and hot but sort of bland.

Schnitzel with potato salad
Jennifer C.

I love this little place in Dayton, KY. Locally owned and inspired by their love of German food and beer. Everything is made from scratch and everything is delicious. All of our food was delicious but the Swabinatian was so so good. The owner took care of us at the bar and even let us taste beers before selecting one. Stop by this authentic neighborhood joint and you won't be disappointed!

Trang L.

I am not a huge fan of German food most likely because I have not had much experience aside from a trip to Berlin and Austria.. but this establishment has good German food. How do I know? Because we went here with one of our friends who is from Germany and he LOVED it here. It reminded him of home :). Anyway, I ordered the Schnitzel (pork) with the cucumber salad and it was tasty! You can tell that everything is made in-house and just fresh. The quality was great. The currywurst was also legit - HUGE portion too. Our friend really loved that they had legit German beer. The vibes were great! The patio is a nice touch for families with little ones.. and there were a lot of us there! lol Love it!

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Michael G.

First, I want to start off by commending one of the staff; I believe that her name was Carly. She was one of the most attentive and pleasant servers we had ever been around. She also took the time to answer our questions; she was very knowledgeable about German foods. It was a great black beer. I wish the temperature were a little lower. However, we'll talk more about that later. My spouse had the dark cider. It was excellent. The perfect amount of sweetness. We start with German cheese and pork schnitzel, with spatzle and asparagus served as our main course. Very delicious. I had the wurst plate with kielbasa and mettwurst, accompanied by a potato salad that wasn't exactly German. Although a tad dry, the sausages were delicious! The only negative thing I could say, and there is really nothing they can do about it, is that the restaurant is very small, and if you have to wait for a table, you need to wait outside, and it gets very cold. We will be back in the spring when we can either eat outside in the biergarten or when the inside temperature is more conducive eating outdoors

Flammkuchen

Great dinner with friends! We sat outside on the picnic table, drank beer, ate pretzels with all the beer cheese and loved the spatzle!

Schnitzel sandwich
Alyssa L.

I want to start out by saying I'm not the biggest fan of German food. However, my partner is, and he was drying to try out Tuba. We stopped by for lunch on Saturday and were greeted by "Mrs. Tuba" behind the bar. She was absolutely lovely - she walked us through the menu and gave us some recommendations before we sat outside. The pretzel bites are made with rye and sourdough, so they were more flavorful than your average soft pretzel. They were great, and the beer cheese was an excellent pairing. We also got schnitzel sandwiches, which were HUGE! The potato bun it came on was homemade and tasted great. The fries tasted like fair fries and came with curry ketchup. I saw another reviewer say this place is "small but mighty" and I couldn't agree more. They pack a large punch with great food with what appears to be a small operation. If you're a lover of local German food, I highly recommend.

Laugenbrezel and yellow mustard
Brieanne C.

This place is great! The owner was super welcoming and friendly and the food was outstanding. The inside is small but cozy. There is also a large biergarten on the side of the building that is shaded and has a fan. It was the perfect spot to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon. The chicken schnitzel alone is worth the trip!

-Goetta-Stuffed Pretzel
 -Spundekas
 -Spicy Mustard
Jason B.

German food is one of my favorites, and being in Cincinnati, I'm surprised it took us this long to find a restaurant that serves some great German food. We visited at the suggestion of my cousin, who said it was exemplary. We arrived around 5:30, and were surprised at the size of the shop (only about 16 chairs), but luckily were able to get a couple seats at the bar right away. Within 30 minutes, the whole restaurant was full, and there was constantly a couple people waiting for a table (this was exacerbated by cold weather, which meant they didn't have outdoor seating available). The whole menu looked very tasty, and we absolutely had to try a pretzel in addition to our entrees. I'm not a big Goetta fan, but my wife wanted to go for the Goettabrezel, which came with cheese. I wanted to try a couple of the sauces they had, so we ordered a side of the spundekas and spicy mustard. For my entree, I couldn't say no to the classic Schnitzel Sandwich. It was made with chicken, coleslaw, and a potato bun. The schnitzel was crispy, flavorful, and juicy. The bun was fluffy, but firm enough to hold the sandwich together. It was absolutely delicious. My wife ordered a flatbread covered in potato, cheese, and speck--can't remember what it was called. It was quite tasty, though a little underseasoned. As for the Goettabrezel, this was probably the best pretzel I've ever had. It was hot, a bit chewy, well-seasoned, and went perfectly with both the mustard and spundekas. Still didn't love the goetta, but the pretzel itself was delicious. We don't usually opt for dessert, but decided to get some on this occasion. I think it was like an apple cranberry cake of some sort, with a cream sauce and little cookies sprinkled on top. It was super tasty. Overall, the food was delicious, the best German food I've had in Cincinnati, and we will definitely be back!

Laugenbrotchen with spicy mustard
Ivy H.

We were in the mood for German fare so we decided to check out Tuba Baking. Absolutely delicious!! Some of the best pretzels, the Schnitzel is amazing, and that käsespätzle is yummy. Cannot wait to come back! Highly recommend!!

Small seating area and bar. Filled up immediately after 5 pm!!

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

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

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

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2 years ago

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.

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

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

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

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

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Ask the Community - Tuba Baking

Do they take reservations?

They do not, in my experience. It's a small place, inside, but their outdoor patio is quite large.

Any gluten free options?

Potato salad, lentils, cabbage, onion soup without the pretzel bowl and sausages. We’ve been working on a gluten free pretzel but it’s not quite there yet. Thanks for asking!

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