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Stop by our family restaurant in Akron, OH for breakfast, lunch, or dinner any day of the week and appreciate the home-style cooking. Every day we make all our dishes with the freshest ingredients! Enjoy a memorable family dinner or a light lunch with coworkers. Regulars enjoy our homemade daily specials and when the weather is nice, our outdoor dining patio. Whether you're leaving after a tasty meal and you want something sweet to bring home or you're just stopping by our bakery, we recommend our legendary Big Apple pie.
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We have patio dining for those who love to relax outside and private rooms for when you want to bring more than a few friends or business associates. We have a full line of specialty coffees, teas and milkshakes when you just want to escape and have a moment with a friend. At the Waterloo Restaurant and Catering, we proudly make food fresh daily.
Since 1957, Waterloo Catering's chefs and staff have designed and executed the area's most important and creative events across Northern Ohio. Our customers range from our local neighborhood friends and businesses to the area's Fortune 500 companies. We hope you will contact one of our event planners to see what we can do for you.
Reviews (16)
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Art Paparone
May 18, 2022
This place has really gone downhill since the last time we dined here. The best part of the meal was the salad. I ordered the fish and chips. It arrived lukewarm. The fries were mediocre. The fish didn't appear to be freshly prepared, and wasn't crispy. My wife ordered the five cheese mac and cheese. It was bland and also arrived just warm. We will not be returning to this restaurant.
Kathy Blair
May 07, 2022
Went here for dinner with a few other ladies on 4/30/22. If there was an option for 0 stars that's what I would've put. The waitress was as lost as a anyone could be. Our sauerkraut balls that the waitress recommended were far from even good. It took almost an hour to get our food. The ENTIRE staff seemed more interested in waiting on the wedding party going on the the banquet room rather than the customers sitting in the dining room.

I ordered the cabbage rolls and mashed potatoes. It was absolutely DISGUSTING. NONE of it was even close to hot. A 6 month old baby could've ate it without issues. So, needless to say, I WILL NEVER come back to this establishment. And I'm sad, because I've been here several times throughout the years, and I've NEVER had such a bad experience.
Kimberlee Turner
Apr 26, 2022
My dad and I used to come here all the time when I was little. We moved away, and I finally got the chance to come home to Ohio last year. This is the first place we went to eat. Food is still amazing, and they still had the coffee mugs I remember as a little girl. The service is and always has been outstanding!
Christi Kugler
Mar 24, 2022
Been coming to The Waterloo restaurant for years. Today was the last time. The food was HORRIBLE from the doughy sauerkraut balls, soggy/fatty reuben, to the mac-n-cheese mush! We waited over 30 minutes for our food. then it came out wrong. The server was extremely rude and could not remember 3 things at once. Then there was the manager. what a peach she was. she took $5 dollars off of a $70 bill. WILL NEVER BE BACK!
Carly Sees
Mar 09, 2022
Stopped in for breakfast, our food arrived with the check. Must like to keep the people moving in the morning. Didn't see a waitress again for a coffee refill. Breakfasts were good! Home fries were sliced potatoes not diced, not bad just different not as crispy as would have liked.
David Vasil
Feb 19, 2022
The restaurant and restrooms were very clean. Our server was friendly and seemed to know what she was doing. I tried the 4-pc chicken w/fries and salad. It came out hot and tasted pretty good. Another person with our party described his dinner as "meh" and his wife felt that her rice pilaf was cold. The server offered to replace it or warm it up but she declined. all in all it was a pretty good evening with friends.
Clay Phillips
Jan 30, 2022
I want to continue to love this place. as I've grown up with the Waterloo. Everytime I get carry out. order is wrong. Tonight I ordered sauerkraut balls. I asked for a side of honey mustard and a side of white French. I got what looks like ketchup. maybe it it cocktail sauce. but not what I wanted.
Carolyn Duvall
Jan 22, 2022
Great restaurant for social gatherings and food is good. Wait staff is friendly, polite and enjoyable. John, the owner, is hands on and always checking to make sure people are happy with the food and service. Good place to gather with friends after church or any other time!
Diane Kee
Jan 21, 2022
Four of us are at the Waterloo last evening and it was terrific. Fresh, hot meals in short order. Waitress was excellent with just the right amount of attention. My granddaughter gave it a five too. The milkshake was the best ever and she should know.
J. Thomas
Jan 16, 2022
I was having tires put on my car and was told it would be awhile. The man at the counter gave me two $5 tokens provided by the restaurant which was next door so I went to grab a bite to eat. I was a little surprised at first because I always thought it was a place to hold wedding receptions and the like so I believe they need to better advertise that they are a restaurant.

The place was clean. The staff was friendly. The prices for food were pretty standard. I was seated immediately and the wait time on my food was about 10-15 minutes. Overall it was a very pleasent experience. My wife and I will be back.
Harold Cottrell
Jan 02, 2022
Had steak and fries. salad was absolutely delicious. Steak was medium rare just like I like it. Server was super nice and cute her name was crystal.
Miffwak
Dec 30, 2021
Stopped in for first time and had a couple drinks with my girlfriend and everything was great! Had the chance to speak with John about the history of The Waterloo, very nice evening. Will be back for dinner soon.
Lisa Notch
Dec 18, 2021
We meet at the Waterloo about every 2 weeks for breakfast. I always usually order the same thing each time. Today I ordered 2 scrambled eggs, sliced potatoes an English muffin. A few of always get the muffins. We were told we can't serve them on weekdays only weekends. I said but just 2 weeks ago on a Wednesday we were able to them and no one told us this.

She said well we aren't supposed to sell them on weekdays. Is this true? Some are diabetic and these are the alternative to bread. The server was very nice and very attentive and I know this is not her fault but I guess we need to find somewhere else to get English muffins on weekdays. Thank you
S. Ms.
Dec 16, 2021
Just meh - nothing special. Husband & I met another couple here for dinner on a Thursday eve. Food was just OK - I had a sandwich - extra fries (very small portion) are $1.75 - not worth it. My sandwich was on the small side. Husband was just meh about his dinner, too. We chose this location because we knew it would not be crowded - not something we want during COVID.

So in that regard - you'll feel really comfortable. Waiter (new) wasn't great - but waddled through. Came to take our plates away too soon. All in all, not on our "favorite" list. It's clean & comfortable.
Melissa Ferguson
Aug 12, 2021
Food can be hit or miss sometimes but they have my favorite French onion soup. The staff are so sweet and accommodating. Made small talk with our waitress about how we just graduated school and she gave us a slice of pie on the house! Really feels like the small town restaurants from back in the day (or so I'm told as I am still fairly young lol)
The She Wolf
May 14, 2021
Love coming here, especially for breakfast! It's such a comfortable place with beautiful decor and also elegant if you want a fine dining experience. The employees are always so nice and the food is delicious. I love how they still have an operational payphone in the lobby :