Petoskey Pretzel Co.

Love this place.. We get pretzels every time were in the area.. SO good.

The smell coming out is this place is always amazing, so I gave it a second go. The pretzels aren’t terrible, but they really lack the thick, chewy, brown crust you expect on a pretzel, so they’re more like a dinner roll that happens to be a fun shape. You can see how pale it is around the sides in the photo. Flavor isn’t bad, but a little sweet for my personal taste, which might be counterbalanced if the crust was better. The dips are good, and if you’re getting something basic, it makes a decent, cheap snack that you can grab and go. But they definitely fail to scratch the pretzel itch for me.

While the pretzels had decent flavor, the texture was lacking—dense and overcooked. The first one I received was visibly burned, and when I pointed it out, the staff member took it from me abruptly, tossed it in the trash, and told me to choose another. Unfortunately, that one was also burned on the bottom. The staff came across as rude and unhelpful, which made the experience even more frustrating. I would not recommend stopping here.

When I heard there were fresh hand-rolled pretzels in town, I had to give Petoskey Pretzel Co. a try. I’ve only ever had pretzels from Auntie Anne’s or Wetzel’s, so this was a delicious upgrade. The small shop was packed, clearly a local favorite. I stopped in right after a workout to fuel the gains. I grabbed the cheese Pretza and the classic cinnamon sugar, both were phenomenal, especially the cinnamon one as a dessert. If you’re anywhere near Petoskey, this spot is a must-try for pretzel lovers and newbies alike. For more personal recommendations and travel tips, check out my adventures on Instagram @OfficialTravelGuy

Great hangover cure. Not something I would recommend to everyone but there’s a time and a place and it hits the spot for me! The staff are really friendly too. There’s lots of touristy places in the area that can leave you feeling a bit short changed but I feel like these pretzels are great value for money. Pepperoni one is my favorite.