We stopped by the Pretzel Spot at a local food truck event. I initially thought it was going to be…read moresoft pretzels but after seeing the menu, it's a dessert truck. They offer a variety of sweet treats including dipped pretzels, waffle pops, ice cream, and krispy treats. I picked up a couple Mickey shaped krispy treats for the kids. You can't go wrong with krispies...the kids love them. We usually get them at the theme parks and these taste the same and are the same size but cost $2 less. I can support a local business, spend less, and don't have to fight the crowds at Disney Springs or the parks? That's a winner in my book!

From the owner: Welcome to The Pretzel Spot. We are a gourmet chocolate shop with chocolate dipped pretzels and…read moretreats. We also have a dessert food truck that would be sweet to have at your next event or party.

Enormous space with awesome art, Sci-Fi themed, with a fantastic selection of beers and ciders…read more Staff is super friendly Met a bunch of my friends there and we all had a great time Perfect place to meet up and hang out

If you're looking for a laid-back spot with a huge drink selection and fun weekly activities,…read moreHourglass is a great local hang. The parking situation isn't the best, there's very limited parking in the front lot of the brewery but there is a lot behind the building if it's full, and it can get full so just be prepared to walk a bit if it's busy. Inside, there's a solid amount of seating with a relaxed, casual vibe. They also have games you can play while hanging out, which makes it a great place to spend a couple hours with friends. What really stands out is the selection. They have a huge variety of beers (something for everyone), plus ciders, non-alcoholic options, and even soda. It's one of those places where everyone in your group will be able to find something they like. They don't serve food, but you're allowed to bring your own, which is a big plus. There's a wing spot just a few doors down that makes it super convenient to grab something and bring it back. They also host events throughout the week, my personal favorite is Wednesday night bingo. It's always a fun crowd and a good midweek activity. Overall, it's a great local brewery with a welcoming vibe, tons of drink options, and fun things to do. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area

Have you ever wondered what German pastry heaven would look like?…read moreWell, look no further, Yalaha Bakery is what you've been dreaming of! My husband and I have been searching for a German bakery since we both have a sweet tooth for baked goodies. He's been telling me about how legendary German goulash tastes since before we got married (it's been a few years now ) and the Yalaha Bakery menu mentioned seasonal soup including goulash so of course we had to stop here. We visited on a rainy Wednesday afternoon around 4:45 pm. This place has modest architecture and a small parking lot, but don't let that fool you since as soon as you open the door, there are 4 glorious levels of tasty treats under a refrigerated glass display and fresh bread in shelves behind the counter. There were about 4 customers in the shop and a few others that came in while we were ordering. Everything looked so delectable, so it was hard to choose from the huge variety! Our bakery order ended up being quite large, so I'm glad my husband brought the cooler with him. We got 1 rhubarb pie (for a gift), 1 rhubarb streusel (another gift), 1 apple streusel, 1 German apple pie, 1 tiramisu, 2 lavender shortbread cookies, 1 eclair, 1 cream horn, 1 Brazilian caramel bar, 4 pretzel rolls, and 4 large pretzels. There might be a few other things as well. The order was about $125 with tip. Excellent customer service by the counter girl, and she was very patient while we were deciding on things. After we packed our pastries in the cooler, we went back to check out the deli section. They had a lot of German deli items to choose from, but what I was really interested in was the goulash. The very kind counter lady (possibly the owner?) took my order, and I couldn't have asked for a heartier, soul-warming soup for about $6. The meat was cooked to soft perfection. The veggies (peppers, tomato, and potato if I recall correctly) melted away while you sipped the soup that tasted like it was made by your favorite extra-skilled German grandma. I was in stew heaven. Of course, I shared a few spoonfuls with my husband, and it was gone in a few minutes. All in all, we discovered that Yalaha Bakery is a hidden gem in Yalaha, FL. If you love bakeries and handmade treats like we do, this is a great place to visit. Prepare your bank account to splurge on pastries, artisan German bread, and remember to stop by the deli! We'll be back again next time we're in the area on one of our road trips.

Sweetest bakery and deli with a German flair! I really loved the bologna sandwich and got some to…read morego dessert so we'll see how that goes but seems so cute and wonderful vibes! Had outdoor entertainment and really cute all the staff are super sweet. Definitely a must visit.

My wife and I came across Penguin while on Facebook. A mutual friend had shared their FB page, and…read morecollectively we said we had to go. Soft pretzels are a soft spot for me and I will be returning to the Penguin Pretzel Factory. They have 3 small tables and a counter to sit at and eat. They also have a few outside tables for eating. Upon entering, you are welcomed in by the team. And for such a small establishment, they have a team of people working, slinging pretzel dough all over the place. The menu is very innovative and reasonably priced. There is a choice for everyone on the menu, whether it's a hotdog wrapped in pretzel, or pepperoni and cheese, or even a hamburger!! The pretzel twists and regular soft pretzels are expertly cooked, and liberally coated with salt. If salt ain't your thang, no worries. They'll make you a fresh pretzel sans salt. Great pretzels! Great atmosphere! If you love pretzels, put the Penguin on your list!

First, the package that came for delivery was darling! Everything was well packed, sealed and…read morehot/fresh, This review is mostly for the cinnamon sugar pretzel nuggets w/icing and attention to detail in the cute packaging. Both were great! The nuggets were perfectly sweet and a generous portion. The icing was delish too! Also ordered the pretzel dog with cheese and bacon. I would not order this again, but I would try one of the stuffed sandwiches. The outside layer of pretzel dog was great and you get two dogs that are large enough to share. The inside was doughy in spots and the bacon was the mushy shelf stable type. We ordered with light salt but the entire combination was entirely too salty. If you don't like overly salty, consider ordering without salt. Also not a big fan of the cheese sauce. Tastes like canned nacho cheese to me. We'll give it another try and stop by to order next time. I think there are more options in store than thru DD?

I went here for the first time tonight and really enjoyed my experience. The beers were amazing, so…read moremany different options to choose from. The bartender was very kind and attentive and the vibe was relaxing. Will be back. I also must say after looking at other reviews, I liked the music!

This is one of my favorite places to go because the beer is amazing. I have not been there since…read morethey expanded and it's nice to have the extra space and added food. We went last night, Friday night, to get a beer and wind down from the work week. As we were walking in the music was loud and obnoxious, either grunge or acid rock, I don't know, but I made the comment that maybe it's not as bad inside. I was wrong, it was loud and obnoxious music. We decided to try the peanut butter porter which was very tasty and smooth. We sat down to drink it but the music was so irritating we drank it fast because we could not relax. We chose not to eat or buy another beer. We would have opted to go outside but again, it was even louder. My suggestion to management, please play music that doesn't overpower talking, isn't blasted outside, and maybe add some large TVs for sports. You missed a huge opportunity to show the FIFA games. Overall I love their beer, but not enough to put up with the terrible music. Do better. Beer is 5 stars Ambiance is 2 stars

My brother, his friends and I used to come here often late night to do happy hour and pazzookies…read more The appetizer menu was pretty good. I remember the pretzel bites and fries being pretty good. We always came for the pazzookies though. We must have tried the whole dessert menu at some point when they had the free pazzookies with a purchase deal. The service was excellent! Coming every week had the perk of being treated like a vip by the staff haha!

BJ's was a good spot for a quick drink meal and dessert on our way to my niece's recital. I've been…read morehere a few times with different friends and the vibe is always vibrant. I'm not sure if there is call ahead seating or a reservation but I've never had to wait too long for a table which I appreciate. The pizookie is always why I eat here if I'm being honest. My favorite one is the salted caramel. I love that you have the option of a mini-pizookie...it helps my waistline :P The last few times I've been there the service has been great and the food has been delicious. My friend and I shared a plate and a mini-pizookie and it was plenty! They have decent cocktails and their food is consistent. Anyway, this would be a good spot for watching a game or meeting a group. It can get loud in there but it is a fun atmosphere. Man, now I want another pizookie!

Delicious, soft, fresh baked pretzels....need I say more?! The pretzels are much bigger than the…read more"other" pretzel shops and the taste is better too. To say the least, I was very impressed and will be going again.

Very unfortunate that the new owners ruined what was once an amazing establishment…read more I used to be so proud to bring my friends and family to the Village Bier Garden but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone now. I understand it can be challenging for new owners to reopen a business and uphold its original integrity, but unfortunately, these owners have failed miserably despite the multiple chances I've given them. They are extremely inconsistent with their hours, often closing during peak times or random days of the week. Tonight, for example, a busy Saturday night with the village packed...they decided to close early at 9 p.m. and were only serving rum and Coke or beer. They were literally turning away business. The authentic German food that once set this place apart is gone. While a few "German-style" items remain on the menu, I wouldn't recommend them. The overall atmosphere has completely changed, no longer family-friendly, with rude staff and no trace of the live German music that used to fill the air and make this spot so special. After giving them several chances, I can confidently say I won't be returning.

Staff is super friendly and the food was well prepared. Unfortunately, the German vibes look to be…read moredieing off with new ownership. Turning into a touristy sports bar. Hopefully it was just an off day here, but no German dressed staff or polka playing. Eagles flag flying over the German walls.