Behold the humble pretzel. This simple mixture of flour, water and salt frankly gives me more…read morepleasure than most Michelin stars. Hot, soft and slightly crusty these comfort snacks slathered in mustard make any day or mood that much better. I've had the imposters at Wawa and they're just too dense and cold to lay claim to any semblance of pretzel legitimacy. Five perfect stars for the Philly Pretzel Factory.

Stumbled here because it was near our hotel and we enjoyed Miller's Twist so much the previous day…read more We almost didn't want to go in, because a group of teenagers were having a fight right outside the store. The menu in the store doesn't state clearly how much one pretzel is, so we had to ask. It's $1.50. It came out pretty badly. It was tough and tasteless. The pretzel salt was the highlight but it wasn't enough to save the situation. We probably can't complain due to the price, but we'd rather pay more (double) for Miller's Twist.

Caught a segment on CBS Sunday Morning about Center City Pretzel Co. and immediately knew I needed…read moreto try them someday. Luckily, my daughter and her fiancé live in Philly and brought a bag with them to Dallas while we were all in town for Hannahs wedding. The pretzels were still soft, doughy, and incredibly satisfying with just the right amount of salt. You could tell these were the real deal classic Philly comfort food done right. The dipping sauce paired perfectly and somehow made them even more addictive. The Staff was very knowledgeable and sweet.. Now I completely understand why they were featured on CBS Sunday Morning. A simple pretzel turned into one of the most memorable bites of the weekend.

Walked 35mins from hotel in old city to this place. Well worth the exercises. Freshly made soft…read morepretzels, $1 each. A must try while visiting philly. Bought some to take home

Bang for your buck: 10/10 Quality: 10/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 10/10 I've had a lot of soft pretzels in my day, and dare I say this is one of the best ones I've ever had. Big fan!

Got the worst looking plain soft pretzel…read more Parts of it tasted way too salty, while other parts tasted super yeasty. The texture was more like a soft roll than a pretzel. The texture was amazing but flavor was inconsistent. 8/10 texture and 1/10 flavor. The lady ringing me up was also kinda rushing me, probably trying to get through the line ASAP. The line did move pretty quickly though.

I love these pretzels before work, but the last two times when I got the mini they get hard before…read moreI ever to work. I don't know whether you keep them under the light to long or you are pretzels from the night before. I don't want to stop eating them I will give them one more time.

great prices, great food. the cheese was pretty spicy. Djamal was the nicest person to have manning…read morethe register. totally worth coming back to if you love pretzels. we had a little of everything and loved it all, especially my pretzel-loving daughter

Had a great meal and drinks here watching the Penn State game! Outdoor seating is very fun and I…read morewas thrilled by their non-alcoholic options. I will definitely be back!

Came in for an Eagles night game. Interior is spacious with lots of warm lighting. It's cold…read moreoutside so the fireplace is on and smells like a campfire inside (it's late November). We tried a handful of beers. All pretty solid. The food on the other hand...not impressed. We ordered the wurst sampler and small pretzel with cheese. Wurst sampler was fine but nothing standout. Was hoping for slightly better for $33. Least favorite sausage was the kasekrainer. It was dry and too salty. Favorite was the weisswurst (very tender, moist, and meaty). All others were about the same. Good/average. The pretzel was soft and doughy but a little underwhelming. The cheese dip it came with was cold. Not sure if it was supposed to be cold but didn't love that. Overall I'd come back for another beer but would skip the food.

I'm on a Philly Water Ice tour and this was my second stop! The line was pretty long (which is…read morealways a great sign) and the service was fast! Most of the water ice places that I have visited so far are cash only, so I was extremely happy to know that Blazin Flavors accepts credit and debit cards. I had the Strawberry Lemonade and Sour Apple Gelati with hard Vanilla Bean ice cream. It was very tasty and a great treat on a 80°+ day.

Quick and efficient. Easily a 10/10‼ on not just food quality, but also service and products to…read morechoose fromI would be down to try every flavor of everything on the menu till i can get a full experience on blazin flavors but even one visit is worth the time

I am in a bit of disbelief that I have not reviewed Brauhaus Schmitz yet as this is my all-time…read morefavorite German Bar / Restaurant ever. I will start this review with a rundown of their available sausages which all are gluten free for those of you that need GF items. WURSTPLATTE Sampler of our sausages, potato salad, sauerkraut 2 for $20/ all 6 for $40 SAUSAGES (GF) BRATWURST - traditional fresh pork. KNOCKWURST - pork, veal & garlic. SPECKWURST - smoked bacon & pork. FEUERWURST - smoked spicy pork. KÄSEWURST - pork, beef & cheese. WEIßWURST - pork & veal Now, if you really want an experience, you can even take it up a notch and split the below dish with a recommended group size of four. SCHLACHTPLATTE $80 "BUTCHER'S FEAST FOR FOUR" : pork shank, smoked pork chop, ALL 6 of our sausages, sauerkraut, potato salad, red cabbage, dark lager jus. I have tried a number of items that I have found no place else including an interesting aperitif that tasted like peppermint and came in a small airplane bottle that they serve you! One word to describe this experience, AWESOMENESS!!! They also have happy hour every day from M-F 4pm-7pm offering $8 sausage sandwiches and $6 for all beers. I plan to have a repeat trip here very soon as it really is a fun experience. As always people SYOY!!!

TLDR: One of the closest experiences to the real Oktoberfest in Munich, and the $90 VIP ticket was…read moreabsolutely worth it. After attending Oktoberfest in Munich in 2025, I was curious how the Brauhaus Schmitz event at the 23rd Street Armory would compare. This stateside rendition was excellent and might be the closest thing to the real Wiesn on the East Coast. The VIP ticket included two liters of beer, reserved seating, and endless German food delivered to our table throughout the five hour event. The beers were great, the food was tasty, and the entire event was extremely well organized. Servers kept the beer flowing, while the QR ordering system made getting food surprisingly quick and easy. The atmosphere was also top notch. Draped banners across the ceiling made the Armory feel like a true Oktoberfest tent and immediately reminded me of the Hofbräu tent in Munich. The bands played classics like "Sweet Caroline" and "Ein Prosit," keeping everyone singing and raising their glasses throughout the session. Overall, Brauhaus Schmitz does an incredible job recreating the Oktoberfest experience without the flight to Germany. If you go, VIP is definitely the way to do it.

Everything on the menu is so so good. It's the best comfort food- always hits the spot. And the…read moreowner is amazing- such a good person and goes above and beyond. Will be getting my grub on and supporting PretzelWorkz forever

Everything is delicious i have been here maybe 10 times since they opened and never disappointed…read more My favorites are the Jerk pretzel, alfredo pretzel and the seafood fries.

Wow! The regular soft pretzels are so excellent! We decided to take a couple home and freeze them…read more The people who took our order were very pleasant, and greeted regular customers by name. I had a list of five places to visit in Philadelphia on Saturday. This is the only place I will come back to.

I stopped into this pretzel joint for the second time and the smells greeted me as I walked through…read morethe door: savory and sweet. The staff wasn't rude or anything, but on both occasions I got a "What are you doing here?" vibe that was slightly off-putting. My first visit was picking up an order for Uber Eats and I was told that it was the best pretzel spot in the city, so I just had to try it. I order two everything pretzels, two soft pretzel twists, and two sweet pretzels to share with a group. The order was staples shut and I confirmed the contents before leaving. Unfortunately, there was only one of the two everything pretzels that I had paid for, further dampening my experience. The store front itself is tiny and I tended to grab and go... there's absolutely nothing cute or interesting about it, but I understand that isn't the point. The pretzels were soft and fresh, and I even shared with strangers at the park. Everyone enjoyed them but nobody was wowed. The order was ready on time and the price was right, but my search for the ultimate Philly pretzel experience continues.

Nothing, I repeat, NOTHING beats a fresh out of the oven Philly Pretzel. Previous to this last…read moretime I'd only ever purchased them second hand from baseball games or fundraisers that people sell them at. (Something very common for Philly Pretzel) This time I took my friend, whom I was showing around Philly, to an actual factory location. OMGAH!! Fresh, warm and only $5 for 20 pretzels, we each left carrying a bag under our arm. Not even mustard was needed for this precious package of baked salty dough. If you are in the Philly area and have time, I highly suggest you go right to the source for your pretzel fix.

Great tasting pretzels and many more things Order ahead if…read moreyou want more than 10 pretzels