I was shopping in the mall the day after Christmas, and my cousin suggested we get a smoothie at…read morethe end of our shopping trip. We ordered a strawberry & raspberry smoothie from this establishment...then got yelled at by the worker that they didn't have raspberry- and why can't we read the sign?! Ummmm, sign was not very clear, and had you been nice about it, I could have ordered only strawberry. We were charged for 2 flavors, mentioned it, then the worker- who I assume might have been the owner because she was the older one, starts slamming our cups around asking what size we even ordered. The pretzels beeped, and she went to grab them, then slammed those down too. She ended up wasting our smoothies because machine wasn't working properly...probably because she over loaded blender. Oh- and the fruit smoothies DO NOT contain real fruit!

Stopped by this evening because my kids wanted something, we weren't even to the counter yet…read more(because they were still deciding) when the lady there yelled can I help you twice and when I turned around I saw she was yelling at us. So I told her the kids were deciding. She proceeded to throw her hands to the counter and yelled, "Well, you need to get ready to order and let me know because I have stuff I need to do!" She then just walked off. I just told her nevermind, we wouldn't be ordering there and she sure had some nice customer service while she was walking away!

I got a Chicken Parmesan Roll (5/5), Garlic Pretzel (3/5), Tomato Basil Pretzel (4/5), and six…read morenormal pretzels (3/5). The Parmesan roll was great and a good amount of food, especially for just $4. However, the pretzels themselves were pretty disappointing but ok; I couldn't tell the difference between them and microwave pretzels (e.g., super pretzel from when I was a kid). The tomato basil pretzel was a big better with the toppings. Overall, I would get rolls and topped pretzels but pass on the plain or lightly seasoned ones. The service was good and quick (4/5), but they are cash only. They do have an ATM if needed. The interior has a small standing area and is reasonably nice.

The Pretzel Shop is a Pittsburgh staple…read more My company ordered catering from them (5 large trays of pretzels/hot dog pretzels and 2 large trays of the cinnamon sugar pretzels with plenty of dips). Everything was amazing. The pretzels were all well salted, cooked, and presented. The delivery was smooth. I would definitely recommend them for catering. I then went downtown that weekend with friends to grab some other items fresh from the store. DON'T SLEEP ON THEM... no but literally.... If you come down in the afternoon, there will not be any choices. We got there at 3:30 and there were only five pretzels (not five types, but only five pretzels). They make it fresh and it sells. Only issue is that their store is not a place to eat. They only have two small counters against the front windows, and when people are entering and exiting, the door is almost a weapon to people trying to eat inside. But honestly, just get it to go and eat it at home.

Mother Nature is keen to the needs of the masses and to give a day with sun and temps 55-60 degrees…read moreprior to spring so we can experience a rooftop and outdoor facility that caters to the eye of the beholder. That Mother Nature is a smart lady!!! We looked over the drink list and food offerings Would not have changed the afternoon snack picks and have found a new place to visit during every season Wings and blue cheese so perfect The chip Dip items was perfect. Again, the Margarita that Heather had was flavor and strength. The replicant Mexican Lager was cold and refreshing. Don't miss this spot...Take a moment to see life from a rooftop...or Not...It will just leave us a normal seat...Just kidding Go now and enjoy the trip. Did I say BEER?

Have been to Cinderlands multiple times & have never done a review. We were just there on a…read moreSunday night. It was nice enough to sit outside. Not super busy & staff was very friendly & attentive. We always enjoy the beers! Our party of 3 took advantage of the Happy hour draft pitchers & had the Archive: Amber Lager - they define it as Classic American amber lager brewed with pilsner, Munich, and crystal malts and hopped gently with Chinook and Willamette. Crisp and a touch toasty. I describe it as awesome I only took one picture tonight of my Pizza!!! Wow!! Full of flavor & cooked perfectly. The Lamb Sausage & Peppers pizza featuring housemade lamb sausage, roasted red peppers, confit tomato, ricotta and burrata cheese, hot honey, and basil. It was amazing. We also shared some of the house made chips & onion dip & wings. Then the rest of our party had the smash burgers. A fun relaxing night!! Definitely will continue to go to Cinderlands warehouse.

Went in person to buy some trays for businesses I use. The wait was less than 15 minutes and they…read morewere so accommodating. The pretzels were fresh and hot too. Excellent service. I'll order on line next time as a curtesy .

I do love my pretzels, with that being said, after picking up a birthday smoothie at Smoothie…read moreKing... stopped in and was glad that I did. This place in my opinion, beats out all mall pretzel places, for several reasons. 1. Fresh, hot pretzels continuously baked, plenty of dip selections to go with them. 2. Pretzel trays.... if i lived closer would get one for any social gathering in a heart beat. 3. Customer service/presentation 4. Value/Rewards/VIP Program If your in town and happen to see this place, stop your stomach will thank you .

I've been to all of them and love them…read more I had the cinnamon and sugar pretzels and bites, the regular and almond pretzels and the pepperoni pretzel. Sometimes they have deals where you can get a free pretzel with a milkshake! Yummy!

I can't go to the mall without buying these pretzels. As soon as you go into the mall you smell the…read morewonderful fresh baked goodness emanatimg from their store and it adds to the magical experience. They are perhaps a bit pricey for a pretzel but I promise you they are the best pretzels you will ever have. Don't believe me? Try getting one for FREE on your birthday by simply downloading the app. When I went to get my birthday pretzel the man who gave me the pretzel even offered me a little birthday song, what a treat! All the flavors are great but my favorite would have to be the almond with caramel. The crunchy almonds with the soft caramel dip will take you to another dimension. There is also a lot of caramel dip left than you can use with fresh apples when you get home. If I have any reason to be proud of my country it would have to be related to these pretzels, which I am always recommending to my international guests as one of the best things that Pittsburgh has to offer.

My wife took me out for my birthday dinner tonight at Max's…read more Food excellent, I mean everything was so delicious! Pork chops and sauerkraut, best I ever had. Very few places can cook pork as well as Max's, granted nobody wants undercooked pork chops, but so few places now days can't get the perfect point between undercooked and dried out chewiness. Red cabbage, outstanding! German Potato salad OH MY Goodness! The ambiance makes you feel like you're in the early 1900s. There were so many different generations there. Mom and Dad's with early elementary age kids, young couples, 3 generations out for a family dinner, a dad and his teenage son and us. But the best part was the service. The hostess and our waitress were just so good it seemed like we were having dinner at home and these magical ladies made everything so comfortable. Yeah it was a great birthday dinner!

Finally made it down to try Max's Allegheny Tavern. I love German food so I decided to go with…read moretheir sampler platter so I could try a few different things: Jäger Schnitzel: Best thing on my plate, so good. Kinda wish I just got the regular order of this. Very tender, gravy was good. Sauerbraten: Never had this before. Kinda like a slice of roast beef with a mustardy sauce on top. Was tasty but nothin too exciting. Bratwurst: Pretty standard. Sauerkraut: Some of the best I've had. Very good. Potato pancake: Wasn't a huge fan of these ones, but the other people at my table enjoyed them. Overall, very nice spot. The food was good and the beers were cold. Bonus points for the free popcorn/bread. Will definitely be back for more.

Excellent Bier and Food! Also the staff is always attentive and friendly!!! It's like traditional…read moreGerman Biergarten!!!!

I strongly debated between one star or two. The reason for the two star rating was simply because…read moreour server was one of the most genuine, attentive, and kind human beings I have ever encountered in the service industry. But his kindness aside, the food at Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh was extremely disappointing. We ended up dining there while visiting Pittsburgh for dinner one evening when my dad, my husband, and I could not agree on a place to eat. My dad and I have been to the original Hofbrauhaus in Germany, and I knew that this chain would be a hit or a miss in terms of the quality of food. It was definitely a miss. To start, we ordered a giant pretzel and beer cheese. The pretzel was rock hard and the cheese was cold. We also decided to try the pierogies which lacked any real flavor and were extremely non-descriptive. For my dish, I ordered the steak Jaeger spatzle while my dad and husband ordered the classic veal schnitzel and spatzle. We all felt that the food was extremely bland and lacked any authenticity. So if you are looking for genuine German food, this is not the place for you. I would highly recommend going somewhere else to get your German food fix.

Stopped in on a rare open night during the winter season. They had a sign out front for hot…read morechocolate and on a 20 degree night, that's exactly what we needed. The parlor around back is almost hidden, but it's definitely a gem! Super cute decor, clean, bright, and spacious. Who I presumed to be the owner was super friendly and very enthusiastic about a Belgian waffle recipe he recently perfected. We saw one go by with ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream. It looked amazing. We had, unfortunately, just eaten a huge dinner or would have partaken. The hot chocolates were perfectly creamy, topped with whipped cream, and served in typical insulated styrofoam cups. At $2.50 each, you couldn't beat it. They were cash only when we stopped in. Not sure if that's how they are during regular season. Will def be back in the summer!

Finally got to try this spot just down the street from me. The place had a really cool old school…read morefeel to the inside. I had the brownie avalanche. The ice cream and brownie pieces were delicious. They had so many different flavor options. Can't wait to stop back and try some others.

My family loves Sarris chocolate. We do not often get it as we live in Florida. As a treat, I…read moredecided to surprise my kids with Chocolate crosses for Easter. Not only did they arrive very timely, but the packaging was to be applauded. The size of the box initially made me concerned that I had gotten a different order or had accidently ordered more than I had intended. When I unboxed it, I realized that they had just taken all precautions to ensure that my order arrive unbroken and unmelted in the Florida heat. It was so impressive and greatly appreciated. Thank you and we will be ordering more!

I can't believe I've never reviewed Sarris before. It's only my favorite ice cream of all time! I…read morewill drive 45 minutes any time for a chocolate peanut butter milk shake. I have a massive collection of the cups from all my milkshake runs. Such a cute ice cream parlor chocolate shop vibe inside. The chocolate castle is a sight to see. You can obviously buy their chocolate at most grocery stores, but they have so many unique products at the Sarris store. My absolute favorite is a big box of coconut clusters. I eat them in one sitting. If you haven't tried this iconic Pittsburgh staple what're you doing

The service is always excellent. The ice cream menu selections offer a great variety and tastes…read moregreat and is a refreshing treat.

Chose a sunny, but windy day to visit Lovie's for a sundae. The wacky waving inflatable tube man…read moreout front was going wild and the man and woman trashcan pair were freshly decorated for the season. We were lucky to have only one person in line in front of us which gave us enough time to settle on a flavor. I went with the salted caramel sundae, the smaller size. I thought the presentation and taste of the sundae were great, but the price was a little high. Also, this is a cash only place. Comparing to other custard stands in the area, their prices are definitely a little higher. They have a small parking lot and a couple picnic tables to sit at. The girl working was friendly and quick. If I was in the area again and craving ice cream, I'd probably stop by.