One of our favorite places to stop for a snack in Benton Harbor. The bacon and cheese specialty…read morepretzel or the classic sour cream pretzel is one of my favorites. I usually bring a pizza or a ham and cheese pretzel pocket to go and they reheat in the oven very well. The pretzel dough has a hint of sweetness and its very soft and chewy with a crispy crust. Not overly salty too. I prefer it over Auntie Ann's and wish there was a storefront in the Chicago suburbs. The service here is always with a friendly smile. I've met the owner a few times, and she is always pleasant to speak with. The price is within reason for the amount of food you get. Great place to come with friends for a quick bite.

I have been here a few times. I really like the ham and cheese and pizza pockets and pretzels. The…read morestaff is always friendly. Cinnamon rolls were an interesting idea but they were too sweet. They need to take the syrup down a notch.

There was only one pretzel left at lunch time. I was told I would have to wait 7 minutes. So I…read moreopted for a pocket, which she said had sausage and cheese, but it was actually sausage. And gravy, the pocket was quite small, and yet cost 9 dollars..plus extra for cheese. Of course, it wasn't very hot. I was just very surprised at the lack of choices and the expensiveness of a simple pocket. First time going here.I don't think I'll go back.

Perfect Twist has delicious, fresh pretzels. A lot of the time at pretzel places they keep them in…read morea small warmers and if you get a pretzel out of the warmer it doesn't taste as good as it would when they're made fresh. When Perfect Twist Pretzels are taken out of their warmers, they taste like they just got done being made! The workers are friendly and always get pretzels out quick; I rarely have to wait longer than a few minutes to get my pretzels. This is my go-to pretzel place. They are right in Coppes but have their own section of the parking lot so if you don't want to go all the way through coppes you don't have to.

I love soft pretzels, especially Amish soft pretzels (see JoJo's Pretzels review in Shipshewana for…read morereference), so going to Ben's Pretzels when in Michigan City was a no brainer. My best friend got a kit to make them at home and you get a free jumbo pretzel when you do that. You can also earn free pretzels through their phone app, which will come in handy for a pretzel lover like me. They were handling to covid regulations pretty well, even for a semi small place. I really enjoyed my pretzel, which I didn't even need dipping sauce for. My best friend enjoyed hers which I was happy about because she said she had never been to a Ben's Pretzels before. I'll definitely be coming back for another pretzel.

We got the #2 Jumbo Pretzels and Dip Meal Deal. Two pretzels and drinks for $10.99. I think we got…read morecharged for one of the drinks but I didn't fuss. On any trip to Lighthouse outlet mall, I like to stop here for a pretzel mid morning to carb load for the final surge of shopping. I felt kinda bloated after eating the giant pretzel but the feeling soon passed. They have 10-12 different pretzel dips, savory or sweet, lots of choices.

We stopped into Shoreline Brewery while visiting Michigan City because it was unbearably hot…read moreoutside and we needed somewhere to cool off before we could check into our hotel. We ordered the Elote Pizza, and overall it was really good. It had a nice wood-fired crust that was probably the highlight of the meal. The only downside was that it came with a garlic aioli that was very heavy...there was so much on the pizza that it overpowered some of the other flavors. I think it would have been even better with a lighter hand. For drinks, I had one of their sour beers and my husband ordered an IPA. Both were good, but neither really stood out as anything particularly memorable. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was friendly and took good care of us. The layout of the brewery was a little unexpected. We walked into the main entrance, then the host brought us back outside and over to a separate building where the bar is located. It was a little confusing at first, but it ended up being a neat setup. The restaurant was clean, with a spacious dining room and a nice-looking patio. The only thing that kept this from being a higher rating was the value. It felt a little expensive for what we ordered, and while everything was solid, nothing really wowed us. Overall, I'm glad we stopped in, especially as a place to escape the heat for a while. If you're in the area and looking for a casual meal and a local beer, it's worth checking out...I just wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to visit again.

Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant is an easy go-to stop in Michigan City for locally made beer, a wide…read morevariety of food options, and a fun outdoor patio atmosphere. Our group started with the pierogi appetizer, and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. They were perfectly fried with a crispy exterior and topped with sour cream, bacon, and onions. Super flavorful and hit the spot! For dinner, I ordered the Chicken & Bacon Jam Sandwich with sweet potato fries. While the chicken itself was tender, the bacon jam was much sweeter than I expected and ended up overpowering the sandwich. I was hoping for more of a savory flavor. The bottom bun also soaked up quite a bit of oil, making it pretty soggy and messy to eat. The sweet potato fries weren't quite my style either because they were heavily coated in sugar and tasted more sweet than savory. Unfortunately, neither is something I'd order again, even though both sounded great on the menu. We visited during a busy Saturday dinner rush, so our food took a while to arrive, but our server was friendly, attentive, and acknowledged the delay, which I always appreciate and understand! We sat outside on the patio, which was a fun place to spend the evening. The only thing I noticed was that there wasn't any music playing outdoors like there was inside, and I think that would have added a little more energy to the space. Overall, I don't want to knock this place too much because I genuinely think it's a great spot for Michigan City. Between the local beer selection, large menu, welcoming atmosphere, and outdoor seating, it's definitely worth a visit! I'd happily come back and try some different menu items next time!

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.

Went at the Lilac Arts & Craft Festival today and stopped into Gnarly Nuts for the first time. It…read morewas quite busy because of the festival, but the line went quickly and the staff was on top of everything. My husband and I ordered a pretzel dog and the Monte Cristo stuffed pretzel to share. I loved the pretzel dog, it was my favorite. A good sized hotdog wrapped in pretzel with salt sprinkled on top, so yummy! The Monte Cristo stuffed pretzel was served with a raspberry serrano jam. It was tasty, but my husband and I thought it tasted better with mustard. It was good, but their pretzel dog won out over that. Next time I'm in the area, I'm going to revisit this restaurant. They have a lot of pretzels and stuffed pretzels to try.

Love Jojo's pretzels and they also have gluten free pretzels…read more Let the smell of buttery pretzels draw you in.

It was great food, we really enjoyed coming here. We waited a bit for a fresh pretzel and it was…read moreworth the wait; best pretzels ever!! Very nice restaurant overall

Best pretzels around !! All time fav Super soft and yummy…read morecheese. Been going here since I was little !

Honestly the best soft pretzel I've ever had. It was hot, fresh and the garlic seasoning was…read moredivine. The pretzel dog was a little too salty for my taste but the soft pretzel made up for it. My only regret was not taking some to go!

Delicious food and warm, homey atmosphere. The menu includes great German classics done correctly…read more Wonderful bakery on site as well. Only wish they were closer by. Be sure to check the hours of operation -- and for specials.

The staff was very friendly however service was extremely slow from the start to the end. Had the…read morebrunch and the omelette was too greasy.

Need a snack? Craving the best soft pretzel you've ever had? Look no further than Ben's Soft…read morePretzels. Situated across the street from E&S grocery store. This "famous" little gem is known for its delicious pretzels and other scrumptious pretzel dough based delights. We started with the regular pretzel and purchased nacho cheese and sweet mustard sauce accompaniments for $1 each. The pretzel was exactly what we had hoped for...light, airy, doughy, but with a crunchy exterior. The whole family enjoyed splitting one pretzel. Afterward, I was still feeling a bit peckish. I decided to order myself an ice coffee along with a pretzel dough rolled all beef hotdog with melted Swiss cheese sandwiched inside. Love at first bite. The whole experience was HEAVEN. I've never had more tasty "junk" food in my life. Dip it in the sweet mustard accompaniment (trust me) for the ultimate tastebud sensory experience. I think we spent under $15 for all the stuff. Extremely reasonable and you can go for a snack or a meal. So many treats and a friendly/ hardworking staff made the whole experience delightful.

Better than average pretzels tho I had them at the traveling Shipshewana convention at Kane County…read more In all seriousness, I prefer Jojo's Pretzels also in Shipshewana. I'm glad for ANY Amish business that succeeds outside the confines of it's hood, in this case Shipshewana is where Ben's Soft Pretzels started by an AMISH FAMILY! So happy for them, F this modern world and modern people can go to you know where both literally and figuratively. Amish people are some of the last people on Earth who keep it real. Spiritual, real knowledge, real skills, quality. Did I say F THE MODERN WORLD PEOPLE already?!! Yeah, good.