I had the pleasure of having Fat Belly Pretzels for my work picnic. Soft Pretzels are one of my all…read moretime favorite snacks, so I was very excited to try these. We had several party trays and they came with several different flavors. My favorite was the cheddar Jalapeno pretzel with the Spicy Pretzel Dip. My coworkers enjoyed snaking on them during the picnic and I was able to take some home. They were even better when you warm them up. I will be looking for a reason to order more soon.

This review is long overdue, about 1.5 years ago we had Fat Belly Pretzels for the late night snack…read moreat our wedding and they were amazing! They were to us, individually wrapped with individual servings of different dipping sauces. They're also vegan, which our handful of vegan guests really appreciated. I was selfishly hoping to have some leftovers to snack on post-festivities but they were all gone, because our friends were stuffing the extras in their purses on their way out the door. They were a hit! We're not in Texas anymore but I dream of these pretzels and can't wait to have them again one day! Instead of the wedding cake tradition on our anniversary, I told my husband and we just need to order Fat Belly Pretzels...every year. I don't think pretzels would mail well, so I'm just counting down the days until we're close enough to get these again.

We went here while we were at the Lakeline mall and my husband got a pretzel. The customer service…read morewas fine. There was only one person in line in front of us and the clerk got through that person quickly and took care of my husband. He ordered one pretzel, which was ready for him. The restaurant was clean. I'm giving this store three stars because, although the store was clean, and the customer service was acceptable, the pretzel was not good or tasty. It tasted stale. My husband will not be getting another pretzel at this store.

The pretzels at this location are lackluster, and today marks the second time I've sat at the drive…read morethrough and no one has tried to take my order or acknowledged me. I thought about going in to order but decided to just go to QT for a pretzel instead.

We picked up a sweet almond pretzel from Auntie Anne's, and wow--it tasted like it had just come…read morestraight out of the oven. Super warm, soft, and incredibly fresh, which honestly makes all the difference with pretzels like this. That fresh-out-of-the-oven goodness is exactly why it was sooooo good. When you're craving a pretzel, freshness is everything, and this one absolutely delivered. It hit the spot perfectly and made our mall walk even better. We'll definitely be back for another one soon. Keep up the great work and please keep serving those fresh, delicious pretzels. Cheers!

Today is Black Friday. The service is quick even when the mall gets busy, and the staff is friendly…read moreand efficient. They always let you know when a fresh batch is coming out, which I appreciate. The line moves fast, and everything looks clean and well-organized behind the counter.

Cold beer, nice people, good pizza. Despite living only…read moreabout 15 miles south I don't venture into Cedar Park very often. As I was leaving the We Are Blood donor center on Bell Boulevard, I thought "why not check out a brewery I don't visit very often for lunch?" (kids, I am a professional. Don't try this at home--a brewery visit right after dropping a pint is probably not a donor center recommendation for most normal folks). A search on "breweries near me" revealed that this spot was 1 mile away. Winner. Plenty of parking front and side, the taproom was pleasant inside and out. I took a seat at a nearly full bar next to a good group of World Cup (ESP/AUT) watchers. Two big TVs over the bar, in a large taproom/dining area with 5 more, shared with the sort of "built-in food truck" called "600 Degrees Pizza" except it's a proper pizza shop, no wheels. There's a shaded outdoor patio with a bar window, and 5 more TVs, and a covered tent area beyond that, with a play area for the kiddos. Had a Ray Ray Hazy IPA, crisp and cold and delicious NE-style IPA. I walked over to the pizza counter and ordered a slice, considered the slice/salad lunch special but opted for the HH slice special, pepperoni at $5. Minutes later a guy delivered the single largest pizza slice I have ever tried to hold in my hand to my seat at the bar. Apparently they do a 6-cut TWENTY FOUR INCH PIE for slices, so my slice was 75.4 square inches of tasty gooey goodness. Unwieldy, and took some tactical consumption logistics calculation, but I finished every bit--a meal for me, and I was glad I skipped the salad. Very good pie, and VERY filling. One more small beer, from Jester King, as I watched Spain knock Austria out 3-0. Friendly folks on both sides of the bar, good beer, and good food in a nice taproom. I'll be back.

Whitestone Brewery was another brewery we went to when we were on our vacation to the Austin, Texas…read morearea. With this brewery I got a beer type I don't always get and when I do it's a nice change of pace and that is a Brown Ale. I took the opportunity to get one here and the name of this brewery's version is a fun one... it's called Velvet Nunchuks. The flavor profile in this one is good... in it you can have fun with detecting caramel, roastiness and maltiness. The beer is smooth and has nice mouthful due to that. Whitestone was a good stop even if it is a bit of a ways from downtown Austin.

This was the first restaurant we ate at in Austin! It was only a few minutes from our airbnb…read more First impressions: This place was packed!!! It was a miracle we found parking (there is a lot of parking, but it was packed here!!) Service: You order at the front and then they bring your food to the buzzer (we made the mistake of coming to the register when our buzzer rang). Service is fast! Food: We ordered queso which was very worth it in my opinion! They give you a lot for the price. Also, we got the cannonball pizza pictured in large. We ended up finishing everything! Food was pretty good and the atmosphere was really good! Almost reminded us of a food hall. Definitely come out and try this place, you won't regret it!

If you're looking for a clean, pure straight up brewery with killer pizza, you have to come to…read morePinthouse. Any beer connoisseur will understand the technique the demands and the workmanship that goes into creating draft beer and what I really love is I fell in love with the Hill country kolsch, it's a blend of a light beer so I prefer light beers like ultra or Miller so to me it taste like a more full flavored Miller light and what I really appreciate is that it's not like a heavy IPA so it allows me to free up space in my stomach so I can go for the killer pizza. Hands-down, one of the best cheese, breads, high-quality cheese crispy, crunchy cheese bread with what I really love are those crispy crunchy edges that are on the crust it's addictive. And then you're able to dip each cheese bread into that jalapeño ranch or that creamy queso. I'm telling you this right now their house made jalapeño ranch is like crack. They should bottle it and sell it if they decided to bottle it I would buy a bottle should I say I think it's better than Wingstop? Go try the pizzas as you can see. I ordered the works pizza we can see all the beautiful cuts of meats. All fresh meats, all beautifully individually, sliced fresh crunchy crust with melted cheese. Just a great bite. If you're a carnivore this is your pizza. I wanted to jazz things up and go for the honey bear pizza and I requested that they add white sauce as the base and then drizzle on top of the olive oil. I'm happy they made that pizza for me because you can taste the white sauce mixed with the olive oil and the nice salty shavings of prosciutto.

Great little bakery. Very friendly…read more You can find some cool candy that I used to buy in Germany and soda.

Love this authentic German bakery. Baked goods are made…read morefresh daily. There is a huge variety including pretzels, cakes, bread, deli meats/salads and shelf stable groceries from Germany. The potato salad is a must try! The staff is always friendly and willing to help you decide and provide descriptions of the items if you are unsure. This place is bustling on the weekends. I recommend going early before they sell out of items. The store is neat and clean. Located in a strip mall so there is ample parking space.

If you're looking for authentic German food in Austin, The Black Forest food truck at Live Oak…read moreBrewing Company is the place for you! This food truck is so simple and unassuming, you may actually miss it. As a complement to Live Oak's German style beers, The Black Forest food is a perfect pairing for German beer. The menu focuses on classic German food. Menu favorites include Schnitzel sandwiches, bratwurst, fresh baked pretzels, house made potato salad and homemade mustard and pickled vegetables. In addition, small chips and cookies are sold for $2. We shared the pretzel...OMG, it was mutant large...enough for three people. The pretzel came with queso and stone-ground mustard (preferred the mustard). The pretzel was firm and flavorful on the outside and soft inside...ideal combination. Neil, the owner, was so super nice and shared some history regarding the brewery. He also has had a daily special. The food truck is located at Live Oak Brewing, making for an ideal German beer and food pairing experience.

Two words - BIG PRETZEL. The schnitzel and sausage were great, but the pretzel was next level. Very…read morefluffy, great crust, paired well with the mustard.

One stop shopping for primo eating and drinking good times…read more * * * Obsidian Brewery makes beer. I have no idea how the beer is. I may visit Obsidian Brewery time after time after time after time and never find out how their beer is. This is because a) They have an outstanding bar and b) They have an outstanding kitchen. For me, beer is a hardship beverage you drink when there is nothing else better available. When I go to a bar, I can sometimes be looking for mix-mastering. Usually I am looking for outstanding top of the line hard spirits. * * * When I walked into Obsidian, I looked at their bar. It was love at first sight. In front of me were twenty yards of three shelves of the most wonderful bottles I could possibly imagine. Half of them I had never heard of before. * * * I settled on a Buddha's Hand Gin. Buddha and Gin rarely appear in the same sentence Never mind the same label on a bottle. I ordered it straight up. I went immediately to Nirvana. Forget the meditation and the austerities. The Buddha's Hand Gin was as good as a trip to the Himalayas. Buddha's Hand is an obscure citrus fruit that grows multiple protuberances the way some horseradishes do. It is golden and looks like a hand. Ergo the name. The Buddha's Hand Gin is a citrus tinged gin with an edge more like orange zest than like orange juice. The additional botanicals make it strong, attention grabbing, fruity and yet combative. I was absolutely fascinated. Note that Buddha's Hand Gin is only one of the many items they have to explore there. I am totally ready to do more exploring. * * * The kitchen at Obsidian is also of distinction. The savvy local guide I came with adored his Thai Curry Wood Fired Rings. I went with a Cheesy Bread. This is open-faced grilled cheese on a thick slice of bread the size of a shoebox, with a wonderful homemade tomato sauce on about 1/3 of it. It is the best cheese pizza you have ever had. It is what cheese pizza is supposed to be if you don't use the standard canned ingredients that institutional providers sell to Domino's. I was as in love with my cheese bread as I was with my citrus gin. * * * The company was also outstanding. Which is just as well because Obsidian is a social place. Lots of Leanderthals having a fine time in couples and groups. This is not a loner's loser bar. You know - the dark rooms with misfits drinking their sixth beer while watching TV. This is a good folks good times full-of-sunlight place. So you definitely want to come with good folks. * * * Good food, good bottles, good people. And if you are feeling chipper, You can even have a homemade beer to celebrate.

Another excellent experience at Obsidian. Definitely worth checking out and if you aren't a beer…read moreperson they have great cocktail and mocktail choices as well!