Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Family-Owned Restaurant & Catering in Akron Since 1957
Since 1957, Waterloo Restaurant & Catering has served as a family-owned cornerstone of Akron's dining scene. Our commitment to fresh, home-style cooking using daily-prepared ingredients has earned us generations of loyal patrons. We specialize in creating memorable dining experiences through our restaurant's welcoming atmosphere, extensive catering services for events of all sizes, and artisanal bakery offerings. Our team of certified chefs combines culinary expertise with personalized service to deliver consistently superior meals, whether for intimate family dinners or large-scale corporate events.With decades of experience catering to local businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike, we maintain rigorous standards for food quality, portion generosity, and customer satisfaction. Our mission to make every guest feel welcome is reflected in our diverse menu options, flexible event planning capabilities, and dedication to exceeding expectations through enthusiastic, professional service.
Services
Restaurant
Catering
Bakery
Private Events
Breakfast All Day
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1957 with generations of culinary experience
- Uses fresh, daily-prepared ingredients for all menu items
- Caters to events from intimate dinners to 3,000-guest corporate functions
- Offers private dining rooms and outdoor patio seating options
- Maintains rigorous quality standards with certified professional staff
What people say
Amazing food
Excellent service
Fantastic catering
Wonderful private events
Delicious desserts
Services
Restaurant Dining
Our full-service restaurant offers breakfast (served all day), lunch, and dinner menus featuring home-style cooking with fresh ingredients. Guests enjoy generous portions of signature dishes like BBQ ribs and bison burgers in a welcoming atmosphere with patio and private dining options. The menu combines traditional favorites with creative specials to satisfy diverse tastes.
Catering Services
We provide comprehensive catering for events ranging from small business meetings to large weddings and corporate functions. Our certified chefs create custom menus with options including on-site grilling, sushi stations, and specialty events like pig roasts. Professional staff handles all aspects from menu design to execution for gatherings up to 3,000 guests.
Bakery Products
Our bakery offers daily-made artisan desserts including giant cream puffs and hot fudge peanut butter cream pie. We bake fresh breads, biscuits, cookies, and pastries using traditional methods. All items are made from scratch with quality ingredients, available for dine-in or take-home enjoyment.
Questions
What makes Waterloo Restaurant unique?
We combine family-owned tradition with professional service, offering made-from-scratch meals since 1957 alongside comprehensive catering services for events up to 3,000 guests.
Do you offer catering for large events?
Yes, we cater events from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions with custom menus and on-site preparation options for up to 3,000 guests.
What are your most popular menu items?
Guests consistently praise our BBQ ribs, bison burgers, pot roast, crab cakes, and famous fried chicken, along with our daily-baked desserts.
Are reservations available?
Yes, we accept reservations for dining and strongly recommend them for large groups and special occasions to ensure proper seating arrangements.
What dining options do you offer?
We provide casual dining with breakfast served all day, private dining rooms for groups, and outdoor patio seating during warmer months.
