The Malted Barley is a craft gastropub that opened in Westerly, Rhode Island in May 2011. It was…read morefounded by husband and wife Colin and Stephanie Bennett. The two met when they both worked at a brewery in Honolulu. Once returning to Rhode Island, the couple decided to open their own gastropub in Stephanie's hometown of Westerly. Dubbed "The Malted Barley", the business focused on craft beer paired with gourmet pretzel sandwiches. The pretzel dough is made fresh daily, and every pretzel is rolled and stuffed by hand. After much success, the Bennetts looked to franchise their business model. After signing a licensing agreement with investor Ron Koller, a second Malted Barley opened in Providence in March 2016. In March 2023, the Bennetts closed the original Malted Barley in Westerly so that they could focus on their flower farm, Echo Rock Flowers, as well as their family. The Malted Barley in Providence continues to run under the ownership of Ron Koller. I visited the original Westerly location of the Malted Barley in 2014 while I was on a craft beer bus tour. I was so impressed with their excellent craft beer selection and delicious gourmet pretzels that I decided to make the gastropub a stop on my craft beer bachelor party bus tour three years later. I was very sad when I heard that the original location closed down, but I took comfort in knowing that a second location still existed in Providence. I recently visited the Providence location for lunch while I was passing through the area. When I walked in, I immediately smelled the freshly baked pretzels. For food, I ordered the "Barley Bacon Beast Burger" (75 % beef 25 % bacon patty, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, more bacon w/ a side of ketchup) on an Everything Pretzel. It really hit the spot. I must add that these pretzels are essentially a hybrid between traditional Bavarian pretzels and New York-style bagels: salty and crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. While looking over the beer menu, I was surprised to see that the Malted Barley now brews their own house beer in addition to guest taps. I ordered a taster flight that featured Malted Barley's "Banana Bread" (Traditional Ale) and "Monster Juice" (Hazy IPA), as well as Long Live Beerworks' "Invisible IPA" (hazy IPA) and Phantom Farms Brewing's "Coarse Woody Debris" (Saison). All of the beers were very refreshing and paired nicely with my pretzel sandwich. I still miss the original Westerly location, but it's nice to know that you can still find delicious pretzels sandwiches paired with craft beer just a little further away.

Stopped by for takeout on the way home after the Lion King. Service was fast and friendly. It…read moredefinitely seemed like a popular spot cause it was pretty crowded. I sat at the bar and the server came by pretty quick to take my order. I ordered a grilled cheese with a bag of mango habanero chips. These are my all time favorite chips and I've actually never seen them anywhere but Homegoods - yes, I said Homegoods. Anyways, I wish I was able to chill a bit and have a drink cause their tap list was on point. Check out my pic. The grilled cheese was super delicious. What a great idea to use pretzels as the vessel for all sandwiches. I told my hubby next time we're in the area, we're def stopping by for another pretzel sammy and a beer... or two.

We were shopping in the outlets and spotted the Auntie Anne's x Cinnabon storefront and couldn't…read moreresist. Ahhh, the classic strip mall food saves the day when you've been too busy shopping til you drop for hours. While waiting in line I literally wanted one of everything on the menu. It all looked and smelled so good. I ended up only getting the lemonade to quench my thirst but twist my arm I would definitely get the cinnamon nuggets with frosting in a heartbeat!

Very nice staff and fast service. I enjoy going there. I work in the outlets and it's nice to grab…read morean occasional drink and snack!!

I love it here! Good friendly vibes, yummy pretzels, and lots of board games to play while you wait…read morefor your food. Lots of good drinks offered. I wish it was open for longer hours!

Hops 44 is such a solid go-to for us. We live close by and there isn't much out our way, so it's…read morealways the perfect place to meet friends whether it's just for a drink, an appetizer, or a full dinner. The food is consistently good, the atmosphere is relaxed, and even the desserts are worth sticking around for. It's dependable, welcoming, and always a good time--we're so glad to have it nearby!

Sausage and peppers pretzel!!! Score! Delicious! I caught outside Hooker brewery. Nice job guys!!!read more

Holy cow!! We had the buffalo chicken pretzel with bleu cheese and the plain salted pretzel with…read morethe hooker brewery pale ale cheddar and bacon cheese sauce! Great concepts for variety, friendly staff, and downright amazing fresh pretzels! It is dangerous close location outside of the colt building apartments as they are so good!! Wonderful and must try!

Very unprofessional. I placed my order six days before the Super Bowl and it was canceled the day…read moreof the Super Bowl (30 minutes before it was supposed to be ready). Not a phone call, nothing. Tried calling twice to rectify, but nothing.

Great product and nice people. Location is inconvenient for me, so when I go I buy in quantity.read more

Of the 3 Philly Pretzel Factory locations I've visited, this is the best location by far. The…read moreemployees are always very friendly and the food is always fresh. It's always clean and they have a number of cold beverages. I have a location closer to me but I will travel to this one because it has the freshest options and nicest staff. If you happen to go when they have the cranberry mustard, this is a must try!

This location specifically has the BEST employees…read more I came by to pick up some pretzels for a party I was going to recently and was really blown away by the employees. And because I went early in the day the pretzels were nice and hot. They were amazing and fresh! I also appreciate the large variety of dipping sauces. This place is great.

Awesome experiences with this local business! Did a grand…read moreopening for our new office and placed a substantial order . The pretzels were hot and tasty! All dips were included ! Fair and reasonable pricing ! Also used them back in December for our staff holiday luncheon Another awesome experience ...! We try to stop in as a family whenever we are going to the movies up the street . Always a 5 star experience ...just wish there was a 6th star to add !

Their Father's Day buckets are the ultimate snack surprise for the whole fam--and trust me, they…read moredon't disappoint. My personal fave? The pretzel letters that spell out D-A-D, perched right on top for a simple yet show-stopping touch. And don't even get me started on the dips... the Cinnamon one is dangerously addictive. Honorable mentions go to Brownie Batter, Nacho, Honey Mustard--so many flavors to match your vibe.

There is nothing desirable about these pretzels... I've only had the "traditional" and it tasted of…read morea mix between old cardboard and a rock.. hard enough to crack some teeth

From the owner: Using the best Organic German yeast and highest- quality dough, we have crafted an amazing recipe…read more which results in a light, fluffy middle. Our pretzels are baked with a unique method that creates our special, golden brown crust. Wicked Twisted Pretzels are the best craft pretzels you'll find anywhere!

If you live in Warren and haven't been to GG's Pretzels yet, what are you waiting for?…read more The shop itself is pretty no frills, but honestly that's fine; this is grab-and-go food at its core, not a sit-down experience. What matters are the pretzels, and on that front they deliver. Don't let the words "soft pretzel" conjure up images of a soggy mall kiosk situation, because that's not what's happening here. These are large, beautifully baked pretzels with a rich, pillowy interior and a deep golden crust that has more in common with a brioche than anything you'd find at an Auntie Anne's. We grabbed the classic salted and the sour cream and onion. The classic with yellow mustard for dipping is simple, satisfying, and delicious. The sour cream and onion had a generous coating of seasoning that hits you immediately and keeps delivering all the way through. Then there's the chocolate dipped pretzel rod situation. The display case is genuinely dangerous to stand in front of. There lots of varieties, covering everything from S'mores to Cranberry Pistachio to Heath Bar Caramel. We picked up the lemon and the GG's D'Lite. The lemon is bright and snappy; a perfect balance of sweet and tart that I keep coming back to. As for the D'Lite, I was told it tastes like a Samoa. If that holds up, I may have a new favorite on my hands. They also carry products from a handful of other local businesses, which is a nice bonus if you're looking to pick up a little something extra. Go in, grab a soft pretzel, they are warmed up while you wait, and I dare you to try and leave without a few rods from the case. Lol Pro tip: this is a tricky spot on a busy road and at first glance, looks like parking is even trickier, but there is a decent sized parking lot in the back that you can pull into from the front left of GG's or from the side street, Homestead Ave., and GG's has both a front and rear entrance so don't let this intimidate you.

GG's has always been a favorite of mine for years. Their chocolate dipped pretzels are flavorful…read moreand creative, and their warm pretzels are extremely tasty as well. Their new shop also has goodies from other local venders. So stop by and give them a try today!