I was in downtown Mesa for a music event. My group and I were hungry and The Salted Knot caught our…read morenose. The smell is luring and the vibe was inviting. The owners were present, working along their team. A real small business owned and operated by your community. As a business owner this was such a great place to visit. As a foodie this was the best pretzel experience I've ever had.

Excellent choice to sate a savory or sweet treat craving. Highkey I'm always in the mood for both,…read moreso I got a vanilla cold brew and a pepperoni pretzel. Cold brew packs a well-received punch, and the pretzel was warm, salty, and cheesy in all the right ways. Highly recommend dunking it in the beer cheese. I'd love to try a sweet pretzel next! Vibes inside are chill and staff is very friendly.

Oktoberfest warm-up done right. If you're tuning up for Oktoberfest, head straight to Brat Haus in…read moreOld Town Scottsdale. There's something perfect about sitting in their beer garden on an autumn evening with a cold beer served in a proper stein. The beer selection is excellent, the brats are absolutely delicious, and the place has that fun, laid-back German beer-hall energy. Plus, being dog-friendly is a nice touch. It's an easy stop after walking around Old Town. The outdoor beer garden feels like an oasis tucked into the middle of Scottsdale. Great beer, killer bratwurst, welcoming staff, and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere makes the Brat Haus a fantastic way to spend an evening in Old Town. Prost!

After spending much of the day exploring Old Town Scottsdale we decided to take a break and grab a…read morebite and drink at the Brat Haus We were immediately blown away by the overall vibe of the place. You walk in and it really does feel like a lively bier garten. There's many sections, and most of it outdoors. The colors, furnishings, patio games, TVs, music, etc make it feel like a place you could relax for hours Their menu boasts an impressive 28 beers on tap (including imports). They also have a large variety of appetizers and other tasty dishes meals. These dishes are made from scratch and much of the cuisine is European inspired. You'll find a variety of brats, burgers, salads, etc. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. We could have easily have spent many more hours there but there was more of Scottsdale to see Some tips: We went in the spring and it was absolutely gorgeous outside. It's now summer hours and it looks like they're adjusting their schedule accordingly. They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The rest of the days they're open 12-9pm (they open an hour earlier Saturday and Sunday, and they close an hour early on Sunday) Our server was incredible gracious, attentive, and professional. She gave us recommendations for the area and also food/drink to try You can make reservations, but we just did a walk-in. I think this more applies to larger groups as they're able to accommodate that. They also accommodate private parties (see their website) There appears to be a trivia night every Wednesday at 7pm. There's Girls Night Out Friday specials from 3pm-close. Join the Stein Club (rewards program). Ask your server how to join Explore Old Town Scottsdale either before or after. It's just a short walk away Cheers!!

Had the opportunity to try out the pretzels from this food truck at a recent event I was at. I…read morelove that they have their story posted on the window...it's always interesting to learn how food trucks got their start. What started out as a "joke" has turned into a pretty amazing product! They have mastered the art of pretzel making and the fact that they shape it into a mustache just adds to their charm. They offer a very limited menu which is perfect! Ordered an original pretzel with queso dip on the side. The pretzel was warm and tender on the inside with just a perfect sprinkling of salt on the outside. The queso wasn't the best I've had so actually ended up just eating the pretzel plain. Also ordered an original pretzel dog, which I have to say was fantastic. Not sure what kind of dogs they use but man, it had the perfect bite, was juicy and so flavorful. They offer a honey mustard which I didn't get...I'm a plain mustard girl! They are awesome and hope to run into them again!

Greg and the team were amazing! Over 300 people in a short time frame and the line moved quickly…read more Everyone was happy and joyful with their pretzels shaped like stashes!

If you want to have a good shopping experience as a parent and brought your kids to shop with you…read morethen make sure you keep them fed Going to wetzel has been our trick to a good day at the mall. I'm glad we found the kiosk in the food court. It's a small kiosk but it did the job. The pretzels were warm and fresh and was handed it us quick. Can't go wrong unless they under bake the pretzel but it's my kids fav Lost a star coz the young kids who worked there were a bit chatty with each other but I expected that

"NEVER AGAIN. THINK TWICE." This was a huge disappointment!…read more - overpriced - low quality - fake tasting cheese (gave me a headache) - not worth it! Trust me you're better off spending $11 elsewhere to get a whole meal! I will never make this mistake again!

We had a great HH/Fundraiser at FATE in Scottsdale. Fate is easy to work with, easy planning and…read morebilling. The room was conducive to our crowd. We were happy to be away from the conversations in the bigger room. Well done!

One of my favorite casual bar restaurants to go to they have a good kids menu for Wen. I am…read morebabysitting my niece and they have a really large assortment of beers to try on tap I've done a couple of events here in their back room, which is really nice. I also really love their patio because I can bring my dog when it's nice outside. The staff is always really nice.

Whenever I am starving and need a quick pick me up at the mall, this is my go to establishment as…read morethe pretzels are always tasty, the service is quick and the price is right. On this trip to the mall, after having walked a thousand miles while my better half went shopping, I needed a quick bite to assuage my hunger. This eatery fit the bill. The pretzel I ordered had just the right amount of salt to make it taste just right. I have never been disappointed at an Auntie Annie's.

The basic pretzel is yummy. The counter employees have always been friendly and helpful. That's not…read morealways true of mall workers. Auntie Anne's /Cinnabon is simply a walk up counter on second floor. There isn't really a place to sit nearby. Luckily most of this food sold here is easily consumed while walking. It seems to be popular things to stop and get something here after a movie at the Harkins movie theater 100 yards away.

I had the honor to live in Austria for 6 months, and travel to both Germany and Hungary during that…read moretime. This food reminded me so much of my travels! I got the beer that is imported from the Hofbrauhaus in Munich and it was as delicious as it was there. The chicken paprikash was incredible, and the spätzle tasted delicious. It was all perfectly cooked. The environment itself reminds me of the beer tents in Europe, and there was even live music to bring up the energy. Our server was on top of it, and made sure to keep the refills coming, as well as consistently checked on our meal. I wil absolutely be returning!

The Worst beef stroganoff EVER!!!!…read more Been craving beef stroganoff for months. Finally found a place that serves it. Took us a while to get service. We ordered drinks and the food at the same time. The waiter walked away within five minutes the food was plopped on our table. The beef stroganoff was literally in a cereal / soup bowl that you would have from home. You know that one bowl that has no other matching set to it. It's the only one that's lasted in the cabinet all those years with the chip. It had no presentation no garnish just a plop of porridge in it that just looked horrible. For $25 I was expecting just a little bit more I went with my sister and we were just to hungry at the time so we tried the food and it didn't even taste good. Maybe it was the sour cream that had gone sour is what it tasted like. The meat was kind of sporadically through the stroganoff I got a lot of large pieces of seared tough meat. The kind of beef that been over cooked too long in a pan and it kind of sticks to the pan. No soft moist meat at all. It didn't have any of the flavors of stroganoff It had the weirdest taste. I didn't taste mushroom. I didn't taste sour cream, it kinda had a taste of a hollandaise sauce, tasted kind of lemony. Honestly, I should've sent it back for $25 for that slop of porridge. I couldn't get a waiter back over to us. I had a hunt down salted pepper just kind of spice it up a little bit. It was utterly disgusting I've had good German food and this isn't the place They had a nice courtyard. A guy was playing some polka music, then switched over to Americanized music. It was just a very, very bad experience The food was completely disgusting

It was my lucky day! Craving for a beer after a stressful day (what else would heal stress better…read morethan a beer? jk!!) and found a street parking spot right outside Goldwater. I took it as a sign. It was meant to be. I immediately sat down, closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and left work behind. The AC came on at the perfect time. I cool down with a cup of water first, and explored the menu. Probably because of my defeated and exhausted look, the bartender came straight to me. I ordered the sour from their rotating menu. I appreciate the attentiveness of her, but also appreciated that she let me be during the visit. Seems like there were some usual guests there, so they were chatting away. I also left with a few cans of beer to-go. I love that they have a fully stocked fridge for the to-go needs!

I was in Old Town Scottsdale for Scottsdale Art Walk and ended up checking out Goldwater Brewing…read moreafter checking out some art. While it's not in the heart of Old Town, it's within walking distance. We stopped by on a Thursday around 9:30 p.m. While we were on foot, I noticed that they have a parking lot. Ambiance (4/5): Relatively small for a brewery, but your typical chill, brewery vibes. They have some seats at the bar, some high tops, and a small patio. We sat out on the patio since the weather was nice. The seats out there are a bit uncomfortable, but we couldn't pass up on patio weather. They have free water in the corner which is always a plus so you don't have to wait in line. Service (5/5): The bartender working was super nice. It's always appreciated when servers go above and beyond in providing a great experience. He was friendly, efficient, and attentive. I couldn't have asked for more in my service experience at Goldwater. He exceeded my expectations. Food (N/A): I already ate previously so no food for me. There was a Mexican food truck in the parking lot. Drinks (4/5): I love trying local brews. At breweries, I typically get a flight so I can try out a variety of beers. This time though, I went with a pint. I couldn't say no to the Sour Rangers. I grew up watching the Power Rangers, so that was all the motivation I needed. An added bonus was that this beer is a sour. Not something you have every day, nor a style of beer that you come across very often. So I had to take advantage of the opportunity. And it was a good one. Goldwater is my type of place. I'd definitely return the next time I'm in the area!

Love a good soft pretzel! Was craving one last week and though I have some places near me with…read moregreat Bavarian pretzels I was not willing to drop that much money on one. Got pretzel bites and they give you a lot. I will say they were a little overly chewy but not bad at all. Would come back for sure!

The owner is extremely greedy. Steve owns most, if not all of the walmarts in the phoenix area and…read moreapparently this wealthy man thinks he needs to charge $5.95 for a pretzel!? That's just a boring, regular pretzel, with no dips or any upgrades. Think about who your customer is. Most people are cost conscious and that's why they are in walmart. I met an owner of another wetsel's pretzel in california who told me the food cost to make a pretzel is under 45 cents. So corporate man, steve thinks he needs to charge 13 times his food cost to compensate for labor and rent, and so we can make a huge profit. Foolish. Stopped in during lunchtime and did not say a single other customer buying a pretzel. Maybe if this greedy man lowered his price to under $5 he would see way more sales and make more money?! If you add a dip, and then with tax you are at over $9 this pretzel stand is not in some fancy mall, so why this dumbo thinks that's the right price to charge... and then not see many sales is beyond me.