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.

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!

I hope I don't regret writing this review. My fear is that when I go there my favorites will be…read moresold out. The Baker Meister has the absolute best coffee cake I have ever eaten in my life. You can't just eat one piece. They have apple strawberry, and cherry which are my favorite along with Kringle's , assorted donuts and jalapeño pretzels which I Absolutely love love love. It's a cute, very clean bakery, and I wish they had a few little tables to sit, drink coffee, and eat the goods. I love when the baker's come out to take care of our orders they seem to be the most helpful with no rushing. They did tell us that all the recipes come straight from Germany. I do hope by me sharing this review you will please place your orders the day before like I do to make sure it's not all sold out, and they do sell out. There are times when we went and the hours said open but they were closed, and sold out. This Bakery deserves five stars. You will be addicted to the Baker Meister I have no doubt.

This is my go-to bakery when craving that homemade bakery and authentic German pretzel! it…read moreNever makes it home as it becomes lunch real quick! The apple donuts have big chunks of apple like no other bakery I have e ever seen

First, the good. The lady behind the counter was very nice! But the food was BAD! I should have…read moreknown it was OLD when she microwaved my Almod pretzel. First few bites were just a bit chewy. The rest was hard to chew and break apart. If they weren't so expensive I wouldn't complain. We spent $17.82 for 1 pretzel, a cup of mini pretzel dogs, sauce and medium soda. We spent $18.00 FOR STALE HARD FOOD! Shouldn't a popular place dispose of food after it has sat for a certain amount of time and cook fresh? I would be embarrassed to work there and sell food to someone KNOWING it was OLD!

My love affair with Auntie Anne's began when I was in grade school. Any mall that offers this…read morepretzel heaven will always have a place in my heart :) The sour cream and onion pretzel is a nice change of pace if you're an Original w/ Salt kinda person like me. No dipping sauce needed. Minus 1 star since I've had softer, doughier Auntie Anne's pretzels in my day, but will certainly return to this location whenever I'm at Cherryvale Mall.

What a wonderful tour. Highly recommend doing a tour. It is fascinating and you are given a fresh…read morehot pretzel.

Ordered gifts for Christmas as I did last year. Their Bavarian Soft pretzels are delicious, soft…read moreand fresh. Unfortunately UPS had a delivery glitch and they did not arrive in time. Abbey reached out to discuss redelivery of a fresh new batch. As one of my gift recipients stated..."It was worth the wait". Thank you Milwaukee Pretzel, Abbey and all the staff!

Excellent pretzels and customer server. I arrived close to closing and was welcomed and alllowed…read moreto to sit and eat. It's located in a grocery store.

I had my first Ben's hot pretzel at an IN pierogi fest this summer; I can be a finicky eater and…read moreyou wouldn't have known it. I recently dither location out in the burbs and am so happy. Try them; you won't be disappointed! They blow any others like A Anne's or Wetzel's out of the water!