Tasty and great quality pretzels! Gnarly Knots was paaaaaacked for a Tuesday afternoon. It's a…read morepretty minimalistic rustic spot that has all the essentials. All the tables were full and customers were constantly coming and going. I can see why after checking em out. Pricing is fair. If you compare it to auntie Anne's they are cheaper with better quality ingredients being used. Service was very quick - there is a kiosk at the front counter or you're able to order with a staff member. Within 5 mins our snack was ready. My husband and I tried a salted pretzel with nacho cheese sauce and creamy mustard sauce. The pretzel itself was cooked perfectly. Texture wise it was somewhat crispy on the outside with a very fluffy center. The nacho cheese sauce was better than cheese sauces I've had before. The creamy mustard was reallll good, we ended up taking the remainder of it home so we could use it for something else.

Gnarly Knots has LONG been on my list to try out. This Downtown Lombard spot was bigger inside than…read moreI was expecting. They offer a variety of coffee & tea beverages as well as artisan pretzels. When I visited, I was able to order an Iced Lavender Vanilla Latte as well as a Garlic Asiago Pretzel. I asked for what sauce was recommended to go with and the cashier said Herb Butter. Everything came to just under $15 but this was the perfect Saturday treat! My pretzel tasted fresh! Their flavors were straight forward but also unique. There was plenty of seating inside and a good amount of parking near the shop. Overall, I loved my visit and would certainly come back to try other pretzel flavors and coffee drinks! Tip: Check out their daily specials to try something new!

Checked out this brewery in Freeport after coming across other places that had their beers…read more Generations is one of the main reasons to come here. It certainly has quite a few things on tap. A lot more in cans. They also have a few snacks. By the looks of the outside it wasn't anything special, just like a warehouse or something common. It's a lot more interesting inside. The taproom has enough room for the bar, and quite a few tables. Got a view into the back to see where the beers are made. There's a balcony where bands can play live music too. Beers are why people come of course. It's about $7 a pint. Best one we had of these was the Tawny Ale. This is an Irish Red of medium strength. It's about $12 for a soft pretzel. These are massive so they're great for sharing. One of the dips looked like peanut butter. This was actually fudge if you can believe it, and you can get cheese as well as mustard. For sure it's one of this city's main attractions. It's got lots of beers, and because it's in the Pretzel City, get one of those to munch on. They're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

A very cool, relaxing, welcoming place to enjoy a beer, have great conversation with a bartender,…read moreand sit outside when the weather permits. A large bar with well designed beer garden. They have a variety of beers and one named after Freeport the Pretzel City! They have lagers, pilsners and ales. The environment is relaxing and the building stands out ! Since the main road is under construction , GPS did not help, but after we realized it kept rerouting us to the closed road. If in the area, stop in. Also their beer can be found in many locations in the Rockford area and some Binnys.

My sister and I were looking for Auntie Anne shop but instead we came across this pretzel shop. We…read moredecided to give it a try. The food that they were selling were identical and it had the same great taste. The guy who took our order was fast and attentive. I would definitely try them again.

From the owner: Since 1994, Wetzel's Pretzels has been serving up hot, hand-rolled soft pretzels made from fresh…read moredough and baked to golden perfection. With 340+ locations, we're your go-to spot for fresh-baked snacks, mall treats, and pretzel perfection. Stop by your local Wetzel's Pretzels in Rockford, IL for buttery pretzels, pretzel bites, and icy lemonades. Always hot. Always craveable.

Awesome spot for family and friends! Beer garden with ice cream, pizza, pretzels and things. They…read morehad the World Cup game on which was nice. Live music! Can't go wrong coming here it's a great spot for the whole family :)

Such a special place! We visited on Friday as a family of varying ages and everyone had a wonderful…read moretime! The kids shot hoops in the field and played games. The adults enjoyed a wide selection of drafts that are unique and interesting. The live music far exceeded our expectations and we all got out onto the dance floor. The menu is simple but enough -- we shared hot pretzels, pizzas, smoked ribs and chips/salsa. If you're looking for a great way to spend a Friday night in the summer, Duesterbeck's is it! Thank you so much!

This was a great spot for us! We stopped by during Ironman and was pleased it wasn't packed to the…read moregills. It was a little bit outside of the busy zone, but that worked for us. We split a VERY GOOD pepperoni pizza and added hot honey. YUM! The beers we had were really nice, too. I had blueberry fields and enjoyed it. We'd definitely come back here if we were in Rockford again. The space is nice and I heard it's the main space PLUS a whole second side with additional seating. So, don't be dissuaded if you walk in and it's busy, you might just need to go around the corner!

This brewery has a great Chicago style cracker crust similar to Vito and Nick's. If you are in the…read morearea, I would highly recommend stopping to grab a pizza and if you love craft beer, they have a good selection and rotation of taps. The giant pretzel is a great value and good taste.

I hosted my daughter's baby shower at Prairie Street Brewing. Therese, who I was working with, was…read moreso prompt via emailing answering my questions (no matter how small). My servers the day of the shower so so very accommodating and incredible to work with and the food was incredible. I would absolutely have another event there. Thank you PSB for making my party perfect.

Amazing food, house-brewed beer, and outside seating on the river!…read more Let's start with their BEER. Some small breweries are just ok, but Prairie Street made excellent beer! I ordered a flight so I could sample many. The samples were large. The food was excellent. Menu options extend beyond typical pub fare. We started with the fried pickle chips which were actual chips and not pickle spears like some places offer. I ordered the POKE BOWL WITH KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN. It was super delicious. You can't beat the outdoor seating with river view, unless it was hot like when we visited. We opted for indoor seating in the cooled environment. Staff was excellent.

Tbh bens pretzels is swaggy. Highly recommend. It tastes like a pretzel. Fluffy even. Go get…read moreyourself one rn.

I bought pretzel yesterday and to my shock it tasted like cleaner.. I thought maybe was my taste…read morebuds so had Grand Daughter try when she got home and same disgusting look on her face grrr I call and girl said we cleaned our ovens today now I know why! She gave me Corporate number I called of course no one there left number and still no word.