J & B Family Restaurant in Kitchener

Amazing people preparing amazing food!

Great schnitzel

Incredible food with great friendly service. I ve been here twice, and I m looking forward to the next time I m back!

Super friendly wait staff, and the food was amazing! So fresh and tasted like a real home cooked meal. Will be back soon!

Delicious and huge portion! The sauerkraut is amazing and the schnitzel was perfectly cooked! Went during lunch and the staff was very kind and attentive! Fast service as well.

Celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with friends. Good food and good service. Gave us complimentary desert as a surprise. Very nice.

Good food, great service! Recommend the cabbage salad, mashed potatoes and chevaps.

Food was good, inside is very cute

Delicious dishes, and decorations were really enjoyable. Personal very friendly

Huge group but they managed to serve us all. Staff was running and even an owner was running plates. The place is a little dated but was clean and well kept. Food was delicious and portions were good value. Staff was really nice. Ill happily return. Parking: I was able to find street parking a short walk away.

Wait. Where was my previous review! I was a big fan of this place starting from 2018! Love the Karadjova schnitzel!

I have now tried all of their schnitzels, and theyre all excellent. The server is capable, helpful, and amiable. Parking is tight if you have a large vehicle.

Great & friendly service. The food was great. Schnitzel was very light and tasty potatoes.

We had Me ano meso , very generous portions, decent taste and well prepared. Really liked the idea of the side dish - warm sour cabbage. And you will get two sides nicely served on separate plates. This place looks way better inside than you would guess from outside. Family atmosphere and friendly service. Good value for money.

This is the most delicious restaurant I have ever been to in Canada! The dishes are prepared according to all the rules of haute cuisine, and at the same time, you feel like you are eating at home. Both the atmosphere and the service are great! I will definitely come back here with my family and friends to celebrate some important events in our lives!

My first experience with Serbian food, I was pleasantly surprised... delicious .

Wonderful service and delicious food (both the entree main and sides). Had the sole fillet and the Karadjordjeva Schnitzel. Unassuming location in a plaza. Would never guess the inside from the outside!

Food is consistantly good

Tiny little place, fantastic food, reasonable prices and portions. This place is exactly what it should be. Highly recommended

I am mobility challenged so I look for wheelchair accessible restaurants. Their site says wheelchair parking but there is no ramp to get to the curb. It says wheelchair entrance but the sill is 6. Dont know about seating or washroom since we gave up in the parking lot.

Great Eastern European food!

The food & service was amazing!

Great food! Loved the chicken schnitzel. Definitely coming back again.

Great people, great food. Friendly, authentic

Always amazing food and service. Will be back for sure. Thank you Monika Food

Tasty. Fast. Politely. Comfortable.

The food was amazing. You don t leave hungry big portions. The staff were very friendly like you walked into a family home. The outside is a little concerning when find the place but clean and beautiful on inside.

Parking: Plenty of room for rv if required Food

Order the platter among 3 of us for lunch Best option to try numerous things on menu, everything was tasty Service was also amazing Parking: Parking shared with other tenets, no problem finding a space during lunch

The schnitzel is amazing.

Great food, music, and atmosphere! I visit that place regularly and I was never disappointed! Highly recommended

Great eastern european restaurant. I had the lapinja a pillowy bread served with soft cheese. It was huge and cheap for an appetizer! It was war. And so delicious. Then i had the J&B schnitzel which is a pork cutlet stuffed with soft cheese and wrapped in proscuitto then fried to a crisp. It was huge and filling and came with a ton of veggies. (I subbed veggies instead of rice or potatoes). I am a big guy and i was stuffed! Recommended.

This place is a diamond in the rough, excellent service and the food was awesome. The wings are huge! Parking: Parked 10ft from the door.

Very delicious

We ordered a platter for a work group of ours. The Serbian cuisine was delicious and the portions were great. Very reasonably priced and the service was amazing as well. I highly recommend it . I ll be back to try some of the other delicious looking meals as well. The breaded cream cheese stuffed schnitzel is insane ! You gotta try it !

Great food,great service!!!

I would like to thank j&b family restaurant and staff for going out of their way to try to accommodate my weird dietary predilections. The food in the service was absolutely perfect. Dietary restrictions: They will try to accommodate your dietary needs off menu.

Met a friend for a catch-up dinner. The Gypsy schnitzel and pan-fried potatoes were delicious. Great service and a lovely atmosphere to sit and talk. What a hidden gem.

Its a hidden gem best schnitzel ever

The service was very good, I found the waitress friendly and polite, and the atmosphere very family friendly.

Amazing food

Am updating today.......the food is excellent. PARKING IS BAD ESPECIALLY WHEN ALL THE CABS JUST PARK THERE, THEN THE DRIVERS STAND OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR AND SMOKE . ITS DISGUSTING TO GO PAST ALL THAT SMELL.....SERIOUSLY!!! COME ON PEOPLE. !!!!!. AND TO ADD ....WOULD BE NICE IF THE OWNERS WOULD ACTUALLY REPLY TO THE REVIEWS TO SHOW THEY CARE. SND CHANGE THE PARKING AND SMOKE STUFF. The reason Im rating it 2 for service, is because the 1 server was very good and really couldnt do more than what she did, but the other one who may be the owner, was not overly inviting. They had reservations for a birthday starting between 2 and 3, and only 1 long table with reserved sign, and she basically said we couldnt eat at the restaurant. My friend said fine, wed go somewhere else, and all of a sudden she said we could stay but had to be out by 2. We were there at 11:45, and would be done easily by 1. There was a homeless man inside who was told to go outside...he wanted to buy a coffee, but apparently the restaurant hadnt gotten any take out cups with the last order. He was not in our way, and we were seated right in front of the counter. I told the restaurant I wanted to buy him a meal...so did another patron ...they kind of resisted, but finally took the order. Our food came in 10 min. , and after I told the man to come in, he still didnt get his food, and this lady again told him to leave, to which I said hes waiting for some food which I had ordered close to 20 min.ago....there were only 4 other patrons, 2 of which came in after Id ordered his, yet he still hadnt got the food after we were done...1/2 an hr. I complained and was given the reason they had to serve the other patrons first. PARDON ME ??? I expressed my upset, and paid for the food because we had to leave, even though I was hesitant and wanted to make sure he got it. As we were leaving, it finally came out. Not sure Im going back because of this 1 lady. A shame, because the food is very good. :( This is not the way to treat another human being. His name is Robert btw, and I shook his hand and hugged him. Brought me to

Love happy service every time

Very friendly family restaurant with top traditional quality dishes. The best part is the personal attention provided by the owners and the staff, who make you feel like part of their family! It s an excellent place to go with friends and family. We hope to continue to benefit from their hospitality for a very long time!!

Beyond excellent food - delicious, authentic, and astonishingly well-priced. And we had the sweetest ladies serving us. I like the unique touches to their decor like the hand-painted murals. Cant wait to go back!

Great food and very nice service

Great place. The food is amazing and the owners are so nice. You gotta try the Cevaps

Amazing food and staff!

Beautiful place and calm atmosphere. The food is delicious and delightful, nicely served and perfectly cooked/prepared. Id recommend it over anything else Ive ate some far in my trip xoxo

Good

Food was fantastic and our waitress was very cheerful and friendly. Reasonable prices I will most certainly go there again Food : 5/5

Large quantity of food at reasonable price

Food is unbeatable. Prices unbeatable.

love the food!

Amazing schnitzel, tastes home made... Reminds me of my moms cooking... Although she never really made schnitzel... If you like vegetables get the gypsy schnitzel, and the breading is great but unbreaded is better... That should speak for itself lol

Worth another visit. The food taste homemade and service was quick. Portions are generous. Relaxed and casual dinning worth a second visit. Food

Thank you so much for the experience. Food was great. Service was great. Prices are great.

Features Serbian food. Had goulash so good I almost licked the bowl. Also enjoyed lightly crisp hot garlic bread. Attentive server. Decorations & furnishings a little tired. But good food value.

Food is awesome each time that I am here! So so good!!! Huge meals! Such friendly service! It is tucked into a little corner. Its one of those amazing but hard to find places that are so worth finding! My whole family loves it!

Only regret I have is that I didnt know about this place until last year.

Amazing restaurant.

Great food! Friendly service. Its our go it restaurant!

Discrete location and hidden gem of Kitcheners best schnitzel restaurants Despite the small size this family own restaurant has a great cuisine and very unique Serbian flavor food. Must go place! Very family friendly and great and attentive staff. Price is very attractive as well since the amount of food is large for the price

It was our first time there and everything was delicious!! Service was awesome and Id suggest it to anyone

The schnitzel with mushroom gravy is delicious, and the pan fried potatoes were so yummy. My only complaint would be the chicken wings could use some improvement. Great prices and good service .

This is a restaurant where you can relax and enjoy delicious food. The store was very responsive and I had a great time. Also, the prices are reasonable, making it a restaurant where you can eat with peace of mind.

Vegetarian options: Really nice and romamtic place, food was really good!!! Food

The food was so delicious. The service was good. A little bit cold but that can be fixed. Food : 5/5

We stopped in for lunch. The server went through the menu and gave excellent recommendations. The portions were amazing and worth the price. The cappuccino was delicious. We we definitely return and recommend

On the outside this place looks sketchy and super easy to miss. On the inside it looks substantially better. It is however the service and the amazing food that immediately won us over. We have been here twice now and look forward to next visit!

Good and very large schnitzel, great service

I visited this restaurant recently and while the vibe and service were perfect, I was disappointed to find that the dishes were served cold. The taste of the food was okay, but the temperature definitely took away from the overall experience.

Calamari was like no other very unique prep method

Schnitzel was absolutely amazing. Portions are enormous, dont let the prices scare you, you wont leave disappointed or hungry. This hidden gem is going to be my new go to place for the best schnitzel I have had in years. Super clean and nice inside. Would highly recommend. Four construction workers sat down at a table with me, and none of us could finish our meal and we were very hungry. Fast prompt service. Loved it. Parking: Small plaza but not a busy one

Very welcoming and clean. Amazing service, fresh and tasty food. Will come back and post pictures: everything was so tasty we ve finished before taking pictures:)

Weve been there twice. Both times the food was delicious!

The food here is unbelievably good, Balkan dishes are 10/10

Very impressed with the place. The Vienna schnitzel was amazing. The meat was tender and it was fried crisp. We were served hot buns before our meal arrived. The veg and potatoes on the side were perfect. Recommend getting the pan seared potatoes as a side. To top it all the service was great and the ambience was lovely.

Okay

A hidden Gem in downtown Kitchener. A must visit. I mean a total must.

Great snitzel good service

Food is awesome and so much value. The platter for two is a filling dinner plus lunch for the next - dont forget to ask for the kajmak and (made in house) ajvar. Try to save room for dessert. Parking: Sometimes the lot gets packed. There is another plaza across the street. Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level, big doors.

I went to J&B family restaurant to celebrate my mom s birthday with my wife and siblings. I had the gypsy schnitzel. It was excellent! The mashed potatoes and vegetables were very good. The food was hot, and the service good. It was my first time here, but I would definitely return.

Humble family restaurant with earthy delicious menu

Wonderful little family restaurant for schnitzel and sopska salad! Always had great service and fantastic food!

Amazing little hidden gem!! Food and service were unmatched!! Everything tasted amazing!! Highly recommend!!!

Thank you for accommodating my extended family on May 4, 2023 for my mothers 70th birthday. It was a total surprise to her, I had not seen her in 3 years because of travel during Covid. Your staff went above and beyond to say the least. A positive memory for all, for years to come.

This place was genuinely amazing!! I came here for my birthday and they absolutely spoiled us. They opened a couple minuted early when they saw us pull into the parking lot. They were so sweet and kind. The food was really good and the portions were good. Then they brought out an apple strudel for me and lit a candle and everything. I have never been treated so kindly at a restaurant. The atmosphere was amazing and it felt very cozy. Definitely recommend this place especially if you mention your birthday!

Was great TONY The tiger GREAT

This place is great! Friendly service, first time here waitress had no issues explaining menu and giving recommendations even though a huge party was also here. Never been to a place that Awesome would be an understatement. Must visit, Must try. We had the Karadjordjeva Schnitzel with rice and veggies get the Gypsy sauce and the Punjena Pljeskavica is fantastic stuffed with the best homemade cream cheese you will ever taste with pan fry potatoes and veggies. The waitress Sabina is so friendly and social. Kid-friendliness: The waitress Sabina is so friendly and social.

Best haddock & fries with side order of bread & coleslaw in a cozy clean atmosphere. Parking: Around 12 spots

What a lovely, understated, excellent establishment. We stopped for a late lunch . We were not disappointed and pleasantly surprised!! Had the chevaps and sauerkraut. Delicious!! Schnitzel was delicious and right up there with the best of em!! Definitely would return and can highly recommend, if you like home cooked European cuisine. Definitely worth stopping in! Service was friendly and prompt. Great atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable.

One more visit on July 2023!!! Such delicious food and amazing service!! Another visit August 2022. Again awesome food and service. The food was delicious!!! And good portions. The gipsy rice was so full of flavour and the home fries too. Even the house wine was good. More visits in the near future to try other items. I cant wait. The service outstanding!! Thanks for recommending, Joe!!!

Food and service are 10/10. Meat quality and salads were amazing. Great Serbian food in Kitchener Food : 5/5 |

Nice place with good home food in a comfortable environment. Me and my family always have a good time here.

Food is excellent with wonderful service! Would definitely recommend trying this place out!

I had the Vienna schnitzel dinner with sauerkraut and potato...it was so good. Great place quick service!

Delicious food!

This is indeed an amazing place. The interior is spacious and calm, and the service is fast and kind. The food - which is very unique and flavorful, makes it among my list of preferred restaurants , and the portion and price are all on the great side. I would recommend any of the rolled schnitzel (the one I ordered is the Boem), it just tasted above expectations from its looks. The sides of the dishes are also very flavorful and fresh. I would recommend this place whenever you have a chance to visit the area

So friendly staff! Big portions in a good price. Vienna schnitzel and sauerkraut were really delicious. I will come back soon! Food

Amazing food as always, I frequent this restaurant. Simply delicious food and a great atmosphere. Decided to eat on the patio tonight and it was lovely. Try it and youll love it too.

I enjoyed our mixed meat platter for 2 it was alot of food I would say 3 or 4 people could eat it the atmosphere was really pleasant..our service wasnt the greatest although the waitress was nice but she rarely tended to our needs and I had to ask for things instead of being offered ....we were seated and waited 10-15.mins to even order

The portions are so big, and food is super delicious. Everything was so good, it felt like I was back home. And finally, prices are very affordable. I will be visiting this gourmet gem more often for sure!

Great Schnitzel. Staff are friendly and helpful. Pricing is reasonable. Well be back Food

A hidden gem in KW. Great food, huge portions, great service. Food : 5/5

This place has exceptional food and service. Do yourself a favour and come by for dinner, you won t be disappointed.

Good food

We went to J&B for our anniversary dinner and ordered the grilled platter for two. Among everything we tried, the Karadjordjeva schnitzel was so fantastic that we think we will crave it for a long time after our visit. We will probably come back only for that schnitzel next time. The service was friendly and quick. However, the restaurant was short of staff at the time of our visit and we couldnt be seated at a better table.

A small restaurant tucked away like a secret. The staff was very sweet and the food was delicious. For any folks visiting, do ask for strawberry juice! Its not in the menu because its not always available, but if youre lucky, theyll have it in stock, and it is super good. Its definitely a place to go if youre in Kitchener. :D

A Hidden Gem in Kitchener! J&B Family Restaurant might just be Kitcheners best-kept secret. Starting off with the Lepinja sa kajmakom, the dish was a full of flavors with its creamy texture. It was a treat to the taste buds. The Greek salad was another star on the table. Crisp vegetables combined with a generous serving of feta cheese. The mains were equally impressive. Whether it was the Sausage, the Chevaps, the Skewers, the Pork Chops, or the Karadjordjeva Schnitzel, loved all of them. Of special mention is the Serbian Rakija. Paired with the mixed platter, it added another layer of authenticity and flavor to the dining experience. Coupled with top-notch service, J&B is a must-visit for true food aficionados.

This restaurant was recommended by my friend. I should say it is the heaven for meat lover, the platter is so good! The lady picked up my phone for take out is so nice and friendly. Will come back and try more dishes!

Service was great. Portions are HUGE, and the food is delicious. Prices are very reasonable.

Sooooo good. Great portions amazing flavour

Went in on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. Google Maps somehow took us to the back of the restaurant & we had to come all the way to the front. Service was impeccable and warm. The waitress was the sweetest person that we met in a while. Had the sole with almonds and fettuccine Alfredo with shrimps. Both the sea food items were fresh and the sole consistency was just perfect. And you have to order the home fries as a side. They are just something by themselves. The pasta didnt look like much but I had changed my opinion by the end of my meal. The portions are worthy for the price you pay. Lovely place that we would love to visit again to try some more items on the menu.

Wonderful restaurant. Owner is very kind and food is delicious. We had the meat platter for 2.

BEST SCHNITZEL IN KW!! I took a friend to J&B for a schnitzel dinner who claimed another place had really good schnitzel... they now claim J&B to have the best schnitzel. J&B family restaurant is located in an aged mini plaza that looks old, dark, and lonely, however, weve gone to eat at J&Bs for years and weve always been warmly welcomed, have recieved great service and weve always been safe.

Best place for schnitzel . Small and cozy atmoshpere Parking: Three stores in this little plaza and maybe a dozen spots. Food : 4/5 |

Amazing food, I ve visited Serbia multiple times and this is as good as it gets!

Absolutely delicious! Went for lunch with my buddy on a rainy, cold, depressing day.... That is until we recieved the shopska salad as a starter. The day only got better as the food was pumped out with lightning speed. The schnitzel was amazing and so was the other thing I cant remember the name of! Side of potatoes and cabbage where also very good.

Amazing service, great food. We will be back! Came in Saturday for dinner. Spaghetti and garlic bread dishes were dekicious. Staff treated our two youngsters like royalty Food : 5/5

Hidden gem with good home cooked style comfort food. The exterior of the restaurant and the small mall its in needs a LOT of updating. Parking: A dozen parking spots Wheelchair accessibility: Main floor access

A gem of a place. Great, tasty food at reasonable prices. Excellent and dedicated service.

The food was amazing & the service was also spectacular! Will definitely be going again soon! Shoutout to the cook for making the best food

Fantastic homemade food. Staff are friendly and accommodating

I highly recommend it. The food, the service are absolutely excellent

Very nice place, fresh and delicious food and amazing services!

Stuffed burger with kajmak in a traditional bread also filled with kajmak..oh yeah cant forget those grilled vegetables and home cut fries and to balance everything out a local beer...good prices great food and excellent service

Huge portions and great food!

J& B has some of the best schnitzel in Kitchener Waterloo. Its definitely worth a visit.

Platter for 2 actually can serve 3 - good and worthy

Had a delicious meal with very friendly service!

Always great. Never a bad experience.

Food might be good but the service is terrible! Rude waitresses while short staffed, she didn t even say Hi after making us wait for 20 minutes for a drink order. No understanding of how to talk to customers or handle orders when busy, DO NOT RECOMMEND!

This place was surprisingly terrific!! I had the meat platter for 1 they just made everything half and it was so good and quite filling. I had it with vegitables and it was broccoli coliflower ect not peas and carrots! I was very impressed and vet full! It was quiet place, not very busy on a Tuesday afternoon but quite friendly. Parking: Theres enough parking in my opinion for the size of the restaurant! Wheelchair accessibility: I wasnt in a wheelchair but I think it would work out fine!

Always fantastic and comforting food!! One of my favorite restaurants

J & B is a cosy little family restaurant. The different varieties of schnitzel is amazing. The prices are reasonable.

Occasionally I will think about how good the chevaps are and debate driving 45 mins for them

Fantastic quality food and great service!

Great service, great food and such a lovely atmosphere.

Very good food

This is an absolute gem, hidden away on Victoria Street in Kitchener. The waitress was so friendly and polite. The food was fabulous, I tried the Nature Schnitzel, which was the traditional breaded schnitzel with mushroom gravy. It was as big as my plate and absolutely delicious. Even though I am from out of town I will definitely be returning. Lovely place, lovely service, and amazing food!!!

Everything about this restourant is absolutely incredible! I loved it the moment I walked in. I am of the same culture as the people who run the restourant and so happy to feel like I am back home while still enjoying variety of meals!

An amazing restaurant!!

CLEAN, clean and just plain Lovely Very good food!! taste so good and absolutely Satisfying . So nice to find a hidden gem like this

No disappointment ,always fresh and delicious

Best schnitzel ever. Great service.

I thought the food was tasty. Had the platter for 2 and they didnt skimp on the portions. However, the chicken kebab was overcooked and tough. In all, I would go back.

Lovely lady and service & food was great

Cozy family restaurant. We had a nice early dinner.

Good food, huge servings, fantastic and efficient service. Parking: Very small shared parking lot. Parking also available directly across the street during non-business hours. Food : 4/5 |

Went there for a Christmas lunch. It is a small place with limited parking. It was really busy and seemed to be short staffed for the amount of business. We had reservations and it took awhile for the waitress to get to everyone. The food was plentiful and good.