I've had this place saved on my phone for so long and finally got to check it out! The space is absolutely adorable, and the pretzels are top-tier. We got the jalapeño cheddar and the artichoke & garlic, they were yummy! Highly recommend grabbing a snack here! read more

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This just became my new favorite place! I visited Germany earlier this year and have been dreaming of the pretzels I had while in Munich ever since. These pretzels tasted the legit like authentic German pretzels. I got the original and had it warmed up, it was super buttery and perfectly salty and this crunch on the outside while completely soft on the inside, it was EXQUISITE!! read more

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Thank you so much Squabisch for making our Thanksgiving complete! Always looking forward to grabbing a pretzel to-go from the Kensington Farmer's Market, we recently saw your social media post on tiny Turkey day pretzels for the family and wow, who knew something that small could bring forth a smile so big! Making the trek on the day before Thanksgiving to your shop on Solano, what an amazing feeling to walk in and be greeted by the delicious smells of pretzels baking, salt, and butter. Such a fun array of sweet and savory pretzels, I was on a mission to only get the one thing I came for ~ the turkey pretzel. The amazing staff told me they had ONE left and it had my name on it! I let them know it was for the cutest little guy celebrating his first Turkey Day. I loved the to-go bags also, stating the best way to re-heat your pretzel/keep it fresh if not devouring it right away. I can honestly say by staying true to those instructions, the goods truly stayed fresh until the next day! Looking forward to trying more of your in-house yummies and maybe signing up for a pretzel making class! Thank you again for making our first Thanksgiving as a family so special! read more

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3.75 Was in the neighborhood getting coffee and decided to pop in for a light snack. Who doesn't love a good pretzel amiright. Got the pesto mozzarella cuz I think that's an excellent combo. I really wanted to like this but it was just a tad heavy on the salt. read more

Best pretzel I've ever had. My friend ordered the classic pretzel (w/ salt) while I ordered the special. The classic pretzel is definitely the one to get! The inside is soft and delicious. Most of the pretzels I've had before were hard and kind of tasteless. Will be back if I'm in the area. read more

I unintentionally came around closing time and was bummed at the slim options available. I was fortunate enough to try the original pretzel roll and cinnamon twist. The pretzel bun was excellent. The exterior was crisp and the interior was so fluffy. Unfortunately even after it was warmed, it was a bit cold minutes after receiving the order. The cinnamon twist was also tasty and didn't feel too sweet. I'd love to come back and try the other pretzels during normal hours. read more

Stopped by Squabisch on a cold morning and that warm, fresh pretzel hit different. Ordered the jalapeño and cheddar cheese, prosciutto torpedo roll and Asiago. Personal fav was the jalapeño and cheddar cheese. Took a bite a soon as I took foot out the door and it felt like the perfect cozy moment -- crispy, soft, buttery, cheesy, everything you want in a pretzel. They have a variety of condiments but my personal fav was the jalapeño mustard. Friendly service, great vibes. Definitely a Berkeley fave for sure. read more

I had a hankering for pretzels and this place did not disappoint. Great prices for various flavors of pretzels. There's no space for dine in, but there is a parklet available. The people who work there are nice and friendly too! read more

We took a pretzel making class here and it was just a really fun time learning the process from start to finish and being hands on in the making of our own pretzels and of course the best part, tasting them fresh from the oven! read more

yummy pretzels, good drinks (mexican coke, topo chico). their artichoke ones, and the ones with chorizo and potatoes and leeks are my favorite, but all are nice. sometimes fun collabs with local chefs - one time a perfect beet-cured gravlax on their pretzel, that was spectacular. very nice owners too. and that sweet little kid corner with the books for littles are a happy place! read more

I had high hopes for Squabisch, but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the hype. I arrived optimistically, given the positive Yelp reviews and the expansive pretzel menu online. But quite a bit was sold out, and the one pretzel I ended up ordering was a letdown. It wasn't warm, which is kind of the whole point of a good pretzel, right? It felt more like an afterthought than the star of the show (which is what marketing suggested it would be). The service was friendly, and the vibe of the place is nice, but for the price, I expected a bit more attention to detail. Maybe I just caught them on an off day. I might give it another try, but this visit was just okay. read more

I really enjoy the weekly "special pretzel"! Don't get me wrong, the other pretzels of many variations, are simply the best in the area! The Pretzel Brat was most memorable as what I thought would be a snack was more of a guilty pleasure! read more

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OMG ! I love this place ! i love pretzels , this place gives me a super yummy fix and a great price. I just ate a ham & swiss torpedo , and I'm in heaven! this place is my new "go to" when i deserve a good snack! read more

I recently had the pleasure of finding Squabisch during a stroll down Solano Ave. in Albany, and overall, I had a great experience. The restaurant focuses on pretzels, and they are delicious. The menu is limited but well-curated and I particularly enjoy the ham and cheese option. They do run out quickly, so come early! I give it 4/5 starts because the salting of the pretzels is inconsistent. Sometimes it's a little too heavy and other times it feels like they forgot to add it. Logistics: There is a good amount of street parking on Solano Ave., but spots fill quickly, so you might have to park a little further and walk a little, but well worth it! read more

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I had a couple of dry and overpriced pretzels. Not impressed unfortunately. Came in with high expectations.

I come here often for a quick snack since it's close to home. Pretzels are soft, fresh, and tasty. I appreciated how they were able to make a special, big "17" pretzel and smaller ones for my son's birthday since he's not a cake person but loves pretzels. I emailed the order in and picked up a couple days later. It was quick and easy and a big hit for the birthday boy and guests. Thanks! We'll be back again. read more

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Squabisch opened in La Bedaine's space several times a week. their niche is German style baked pretzels. take out only. offerings: classic bagels, sweet & savory bagels, new menu every week posted on window. eats: vegan with salt(4) -don't remember eating it. fughi thyme (5) -firm crunchy texture, bold notes of crimini mushrooms, thyme & mozzarella cheese. peach crumble (5) -same crunchy texture with baked on peach flavored particles on bottom. has flavor essence of peach cobbler. crusts: -unique tasting bakes. goes good with german styled mustard, stout/porter beers. tastier than a bagel not as utilitarian-doubtful use as sandwich vehicle. read more

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I have mixed feelings about this place. I had seen them on yelp, showed up while looking up Gluten Free places. I saw them at Kensington Farmers Market. They had a sign over all of them saying gluten free! I didn't realize all their products were gf! So I asked about the gf bread flour used and they said they weren't sure. We got the Asiago cheese and cinnamon. The cinnamon was amazing! We decided to go and get more! Wow. The owner is not a friendly person. It took him a few minutes to even acknowledge us... even though he was 2 feet away. When he finally made time for us, he never smiled and seemed like we were bothering him. I was shocked to see one pretzel, labeled gluten free... only one sad plain pretzel! I informed him of the farmers market, he snapped at me, saying that was his daughter and she knows and walked away. I will say I'm surprised we didn't notice we got glutened. My daughter and I are pretty sensitive. While I only had a few bites she finished both pretzels at the farmers market. I'm not angry, just confused. And really did not like the way the owner acted in general. If you have interest in coming here, I suggest going to the farmers market instead, the daughter is lovely and friendly! If you're gf, I'd say skip it, we still ordered a gf pretzel and there's a lot better ones out there. And they're kept with regular pretzels, they don't care about sensitivity's here. read more

Today I paid my first visit to the brick and mortar store. I was taking something to be framed at Sticks, which is right next door, and lucked into the parking space right in front of Squabisch, next to their parklet. My attention was caught by a pretzel dough sign hanging in the window reading "Hella Kamala" so I knew I had to come visit after I finished at Sticks. When Squabisch opened here there were long lines, one of the things that deterred me, but there was no line today. There was a man waiting outside for his sandwich to be made and a family w/ two children ordering in front of me. I hadn't intended to buy anything because I was full from lunch at Bowl'd but when I saw the Castroville pretzel, which contains chopped artichokes, I had to have it and then when I saw the bratwurst wrapped in pretzel dough I had to have that too. Sabine helped me and she was lovely. I commented on the "Hella Kamala" sign and she said they had had a fundraiser a couple of weeks ago and that was part of that. They also made t-shirts which said "Hella Harris Totally Tim 2024", which I loved. The shirts were white, which I normally don't wear, but I may go back and buy one just to support. Tonight I had the Castroville pretzel for dinner, along w/ Picnic salads and the leftover banchan I brought home from Bowl'd. I'm inclined towards unusual combination of things for dinner. I warmed the pretzel in the oven and it was marvelous. Tomorrow for lunch I will have the bratwurst and am looking forward to that. If I do go back for a shirt I have no doubt I will get another Castroville pretzel if they have them. Addendum: I had the bratwurst pretzel for lunch today, as you can see from the photo, and it was delicious! I can see more of these in my future. Not often, but often enough. As planned, I returned before going to TSH this afternoon for another Castroville pretzel and for a shirt. Turns out the way they handle it is that you make a donation to the campaign, show them your receipt and they give you a shirt. Well, I have made a donation already. I told Sabine I wasn't that interested in the shirt, just in supporting them, because I don't wear white shirts anyway. Black, or other colors, but not white. She went in the back, came back w/ a black shirt that was just my size and gave it to me! You can see the photos below. I will wear it w/ pleasure. read more

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Have tried their pretzels a few times. Although not the perfect pretzels, this is still a cute place and a novelty on Solano Ave so to say. Giving one-star review for the attitude of the owners. Been wanting to do one of their pretzel workshops, looks like fun, but those are always sold-out on their website. Been watching online for a couple of months now. We stopped by their shop on the weekend to sign up for the next available one, and the guy is like follow us on Instagram blah blah. I explained to them what I was running into, but both owners seemed disinterested in helping further. I had also enquired in-person about the workshops before the holidays, the lady might have recalled. Maybe they don't need to be nice because they are popular at the moment, or they don't want people who look different than themselves to be part of their workshops. They could have easily taken my contact information and let me know when the next class sign-up opens or offered to take a payment even and I'd been totally alright with that. Either they don't know how to build these relationships, or they are snobbish. No more pretzels from here, not giving them our business any more. Cannot recommend. read more

The pandemic has yielded at least one good thing. It forced owner Uli Elser to drop out of a music industry career he grew tired of and pursue his passion - making hand-crafted pretzels based on his mother's recipe. The rest of us have become the beneficiaries of his professional redirection because they are tasty creations even if they dance on the edge of a pretzel and veer slightly into fresh rolls. That's because he adds milk and butter to the standard bread flour and water found in the ballpark variety. Purists may balk, but are you going to challenge a Schwabisch German mother? Jamie W. and I decided to pay a Sunday visit to Elser's small bakery storefront on Solano Avenue. There were about ten people in line, which was a lot less than the number waiting on their opening weekend. A neighboring store even had a sidewalk chalk message to not block their entrance. While there was a menu of choices in the window, it took looking at the pretzels in the display case to make up our minds. We knew we needed to order the $4 Pretzel Classic which was sprinkled generously with Maldon salt (photo: https://bit.ly/3GEyY9U). That was definitely the right starter. We then went for the more indulgent $4.50 Asiago. It was encrusted with melted salty cheese (photo: https://bit.ly/3BbZ6Yj). Our third shared pretzel was the least pretzel-like, the $5 Pesto & Mozzarella because it tasted like a pizza with a softer crust (photo: https://bit.ly/35WRQE9). Last but certainly not least was the $8 Pretzel Brat, which was a truly German take on a bagel dog (photo: https://bit.ly/3LltAfl). It was nice to get some protein with all those carbs. I believe it was Uli's wife Sabine who happily served us, and we look forward to trying more of their endless pretzel logic. FOOD - 5 stars...really liking the variety here even if my hips didn't AMBIANCE - 4 stars...no seating, just a clean spot to order, grab and go SERVICE - 4.5 stars...very conscientious and responsive TOTAL - 5 stars...if pretzels are your passion RELATED - Strolling Solano Avenue? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HvcTQH read more

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We used to get Squabisch pretzels from the farmers market before they had their brick and mortar store. I decided to brave the line on a Saturday morning, arriving shortly after 12 and the line was already to the corner. It did move at a good pace and took about 15 mins to get to the storefront. Hands-down favorite is the jalapeno cheddar pretzel. Pretzels are best enjoyed after a short toasting. I'd likely come back but only to get the jalapeno cheddar or other season pretzels. read more

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Delicious, moist, germany style pretzels! Worth of line up ( the line moves fast). Savory pretzel are specials, my fave is cheddar jalapeno. My sweet pretzel fave is cinnamon Nice area to stroll arounds! Give em a try! read more

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MENU AND FOOD: They serve a variety of German pretzels as well as pretzel rolls! SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service was friendly and efficient. Their indoor decor is appropriate and appealing. They don't have indoor dining. PARKING: Located in Berkeley, they have metered street parking. IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: We came to their grand opening excited to try out their pretzels at around 2 PM; so understandably, they did run out of a few flavors. I'm a fan of pretzels and even planned attend their pretzel making class as well! We had their Castroville (artichoke) and jalapeño and cheddar pretzels, both of which were sadly underwhelming. They were a bit dry and did not taste freshly made. However, we're hoping it was in part due to the overwhelming demands of opening day, and will be back in the future to give them another try. read more

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Pretzels were delicious! We arrived about 12:50 pm on Saturday and had a 20 minute wait to order. One party at a time in the shop. There's a menu posted outside and inside you can see the menu items in a display case. We got the cinnamon sugar twist, asiago and football shaped roll with swiss and gruyere. The cinnamon sugar twist is amazing. Definitely buy more than one! It's hard to share. I love asiago so no surprises there that this one was delicious as well. I got the football shaped roll for fun and the spirit of super bowl coming up. The pretzels was fine and I love how the shop had themed items (like heart shaped for Valentine's), however, the cheese combination was not for me. I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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I generally love supporting local businesses, but Squabisch didn't hit the mark for me. It's possible I haven't tried enough of their menu to give a fair judgment, so I will likely try it again and update the review at that time. I tried the standard salted pretzel as well as the cheesy pretzel ball. The latter was worth the $3 but the former ($4) was a bit too hard and crusty for my liking. They are given to you room temp. There are also limited hours, so you'll want to make sure they're open before you try coming here! The pretzels are already made so service is generally quick - you just pick up and go. read more

Yummy! German Food with a California Twist After stalking this restaurant on Instagram and after I missed pop-up events for Oktoberfest, I finally bought some pretzels. It was well worth the wait. I scored some of the weekly specials, the pesto and mozzarella pretzel. I also bought the jalapeño and cheddar. I will never buy one of those pretzels off the street carts ever again. I used to buy Auntie Annie's soft pretzels at the mall, but never again. I am officially a pretzel snob now. I am making plans to go back to Squabisch for the pretzel sandwiches. The fresh quality ingredients are evident in every bite. read more

I finally got the chance to try their pretzels. We tried the Pretzel Brat, Prosciutto & Asiago, and the Ricotta & Meyer Lemon Zest. The most flavorful was the Prosciutto & Asiago. The Ricotta & Meyer was good too. The lemon flavor was abundant. Before eating, I warmed them in the oven on low heat for about 10 minutes. It was just enough to freshen them up without drying them out. Only had to wait 10 minutes though the line did seem long. This was a Sunday around 1:00pm. I think it looked long because people were socially distanced. The line moved quickly. If I'm in the neighborhood again, I would definitely stop by again. read more

Squabisch - Ricotta & Meyer Lemon Zest (at the top); Pretzel Brat on the right; and the Prosciutto & Asiago on the left. - Pretzels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Amazing pretzels! I placed an advanced order for a party and they were ready and very freshly made! My guests LOVED them! I hope to order more soon read more

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All the pretzels you could possibly desire~ Squabisch finally moved into a brick-and-mortar location after their success at the farmar. This Solano lot used to be La Bedaine, the French bakery. While locals are still mourning old-fashioned eclairs and palmiers, I think Squabisch brings the same flavor and authenticity in German pretzel form. We've tried several here (classic, asiago, jalapeno & cheddar, funghi)-- they're constantly rotating new flavors which keeps us coming back! They're crisp and firm on the outside, fluffy loveliness on the inside. Each ingredient they experiment with adds a fun dimension to the already-delicious pretzel. The staff are friendly and happy to answer any questions as well. NOTE: Only open Weds-Sun. Recommend visiting early in the day, they sell out of a lot of flavors fast! read more

I found out about this place from Bake Sum since they were doing a special collab pretzel croissant. By the time I wanted to order they were already out of stock so I decided to try the rosemary ham and cheese pretzel instead. First off, I was super impressed by all the variety and flavors they had. There were sweet pretzels, savory pretzels, pretzel buns, and even buns with cool fillings like uni! I've had pretzels from other places that were dry, but this one from Squabisch wasn't. It was nice and moist, with really great rosemary flavor. The one thing was that it was a bit too salty for me, but I figure that's just how pretzels are supposed to be. It probably would've tasted even better if I had been able to heat it up at home. In the future, I would be interested in trying their other pretzels since they were spot on with the rosemary ham and cheese flavor. read more

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Here we go - you can tell the owner had a dream. Only selling pretzels, I'm not sure how he manages it, but bless him for trying. This was different from the pretzels I grew up eating from vendors outside Madison Square Garden. As pretzels go, it was the Boichik version of a NY bagel. If you read my review of Boichik, that's not good. I wish the business owner luck since he comes off as a nice, ambitious person, but I can't see myself returning when I can always get a better pretzel from a street vendor outside MSG. BB read more

I bought one of each flavor for a bunch of my friends and I to do a taste test! If pretzels are your thing, I definitely recommend this as a group activity. It was fun to try everything from sweet to savory without having to consume a ton of pretzels on my own. I definitely prefer the savory cheesy flavors but everything was delicious! Even the vegan one which I was a little skeptical about. The textures were on point and never too dry! read more

I came here for a pretzel making class, and really enjoyed the lesson plus the mini history lesson we got from the couple. It's a really sweet story, so take the time to chat with them after class! We got to make a bunch of pretzels using a modified version of their classic recipe, and then sat outside to eat all the various pretzels. Fun! read more

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They only warm up the wiener pretzels I guess? I have been there twice and each time the workers looked miserable and didn't even greet me. The price is also insane. I got 2 pretzels for 15 dollars. Had to throw away. read more

If you love pretzels like I do, just go here. Server/baker (and maybe owner?) is really friendly. The pretzels are amazing and the variety is off the charts. My pretzel dream house! read more

What a cute little area! We had never been to this street so we had fun walking up and down Solano while we waited for Squabisch to open at 11 am. It is a really cute little place. So tiny! Thankfully Barney's is next door if you need to use a restroom. We ordered the apricot crumble pretzel and the hubs got a hotdog type pretzel. We enjoyed them both. It's worth the drive and there are so many coffee shops and crystal shops nearby so that you can amble along the dog friendly area for quite a while! read more

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This place is freaking awesome. I am a huge fan of pretzels so I'm ready and willing to try any and all variations. They have a great selection of sweet and savory pretzels. Please note that their menu does change every week so you're bound to find something new when you come back for another visit. I did not know that until I saw that their pizza pretzel was missing. It's not missing, it's just not on the menu for that week. I am so obsessed with this place that I buy at least $35 worth of pretzels to take home and freeze (yes they do freeze very well). Gas is expensive so unfortunately I cannot come here as often as I would like to. My savory favorites are the pizza, asiago, butter/chives, and the plain. I'm not a huge fan of sweet pretzels besides cinnamon and sugar, but I did like their lemon cheesecake one. It was different but very good! I thought the cheesecake would be thick and grainy but it was smooth and silky. The staff is awesome and super friendly as well. I usually have a little chat with them and let them know that we travel a far distance to buy their product because we love it so much. Support this small business if you can! read more

This is the perfect stop for a quick munch on the go. All the pretzels are baked right behind the counter, everything is warm and fresh, flavors are varying, there's something for everyone. A wide variety of mustards to dip your pretzel in. I recommend the artichoke pretzel! read more

Squabisch - Artichoke (top) and Jalapeno cheddar (bottom) pretzels. Yum! - Pretzels Near Me - Berkeley, California

One of many new places that started during the pandemic as a pop-up/takeaway, and now has a brick and mortar. I wish I had gone with a more empty stomach, because everything on the menu looked and smelled delicious. Keep in mind these aren't the enormous Oktoberfest pretzels, nor are they shitty baseball stadium ones- just really tasty things to eat! read more

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