Pat’s Philly Pretzel

I’ve gone twice now to Pat’s Philly Pretzel and been disappointed both times. There is nothing special about this place.

Dirty/​dingy single storefront with pretty darn good pretzels when they are fresh and warm.

I had such high hopes. The majority of the reviews on Unilocal were good and this place was referred to me over a month ago and I’ve had a craving since then; but i kept thinking about it when they were about to close.
Yesterday (8÷15÷15 around 4:30−5 pm) I finally made my way there… but the 2 original pretzels I got were cold, hard and didn’t taste very good (I only ate a part of one). This was even more disappointing because I had asked if there were any fresh pretzels (I would have been willing to wait) and was told they could be heated for me.
Well, not that I prefer chains, but the pretzels I’ve had at the place in the mall (I think it’s called Auntie Anne’s or something) was better than the pretzels I had yesterday. Maybe it was just an off day, but i don’t know if I’ll ever be back to find out.

They’re pretzel bites are BOMB and are just like the giant, beautiful golden brown pretzels you would get at the State Fair, but in bite size form.
They’re great for group orders and you get a large tray with 50 or so bites w/​your traditional dipping sauces. Great for meetings, conferences, etc.

Im just going to submit a comparison. These are really good soft pretzels that beat expectations on what one should taste like. Compared to Mall pretzels like Wetzyl’s or Auntie Annes — they’re just totally different.
If you want a super-​buttery version or something gimmicky like a pizza pretzel — that’s fine, but it’s no longer a pretzel just a different kind of bread.
These guys make pretzels EQND OF STORY. I do wish they would offer some awesome hot mustard that no one can find elsewhere.

Got the Everything Pretzel… a tasty snack!

Perfectly situated next to the College Avenue library, this is a perfect pit stop for an afternoon snack for 1 or a crowd. The staff are consistently friendly, the prices are right, and the pretzels are good!
I recently called with 1 hours notice to request a tray of 50 pretzel bites — and they were willing and able to accommodate!
The only bummers about this local shop are the limited parking and limited seating. If you can get around those two things, you’ll love it!

The actual location could use a little sprucing up, but the pretzels are delicious and always popular when taken to get-​togethers.

I am not a huge fan of pretzels, but these little nuggets are great party food. I love when my neighbor throws a party because I know these will be appetizers. The shop is a whole in the wall and I recommend arriving early for fear of limited inventory. Only the spicy mustard is made in house which was a little disappointing, I like homemade products. They also have pretzel dogs which was delicious though the guy didn’t know the brand of hotdog inside. If you’re having a party or just a hankering for a pretzel Pat’s is just the place you’ve been looking for.

I’ve always liked their soft pretzels, but today I was next door at the library around lunch time and got a sausage pizza pocket. Yum! Prices are very affordable too. If you haven’t tried these before, definitely do. They’re WAY better than those frozen grocery store pretzels and they’re priced about the same.
They have regular pretzels, minis, nuggets, different sized braids, cinnamon-​sugar ones, pretzel dogs, sandwiches, pizza pockets, and broccoli cheese pockets. There’s also a cooler of drinks and a little coffee machine. Coffee is $ 1.50. You can get 4 mini pretzels for $ 2.75. Pretty cheap treat for kids!

A Taste of Philly is a little hole in the wall off of College Ave and East 42^nd St. I would have never noticed this place if it weren’t for my friend who lives essentially right across the street and frequents the place. The restaurant was delicious and I wish that it were more visible to customers! The only thing showing that it’s there is a purple flag hanging outside the window with a few tables/​chairs.
The name is a bit misleading as I’d assume Philly would have more to offer than pretzel-​based dishes, so I’d say it’s certainly more of a bakery than a restaurant. Regardless, the foodstuff is great here. I ordered two pretzel dogs, jalapeño side cheese, and an orange cream soda. All of this came to around $ 10.50, which might seem expensive, but it was certainly worth it. The pretzel dogs were incredible. Big, well made, high quality, and left you feeling full without the uncomfortableness. The dogs were the perfect ratio of hotdog-​to-​pretzel and tasted amazing in jalapeño cheese. This place is so good, that about two hours later, I walked back over to the place to get two orders of pretzel nuggets and more of that jalapeño cheese. For $ 2 (not including the cheese) you receive 12 pretzel nuggets, which I think is the perfect amount. If you find a treasure map to lead you to this place, definitely stop in!

To properly plan for Brewhaha, my wife stopped into A Taste of Philly to get some pretzel nuggets for our pretzel necklaces. When she explained the purpose for her purchase, the manger was nice enough to pick out the largest pretzel nuggets and give us a very generous 19 nuggets when we ordered a dozen. The pretzels were soft on the inside and firm on the outside: exactly what a large pretzel should be. Delicious.

There is a holy temptation to be had here. Cherubs flit about me, singing praises to this prize of pretzel perfection that I speak of. The triumphant keening of brass elevates the angelic choir, the notes soaring through the firmament. All sound stops, however, once I bring this seductive creation to my mouth for that first bite. A hush of awe in honor of this: the pretzel dog.
The pretzel dog is a fat, juicy and tender sausage slathered with melted swiss cheese and embraced by a fluffy, buttery unsalted pretzel. They have a large assortment of pretzel this and pretzel that but I keep coming back for the dog.
This baby tastes even better due to the outstanding customer service at this location. The lady, who seems to be the mother hen of the place, is talkative and friendly. Great report with the guests. Her cheerful demeanor was not dampened by the fact that the AC seemed non-​existent on my last visit and it was sweltering.
Anyway, thanks for the religious experience.

Love, love, love the cinnamon pretzel sticks! Every item here is a delight, so be sure and put it on your list of stops the next time you are out on errands!!!
One hint: Watch where you park. Directly in front of the store is «no» parking. It s a no-​no to use the library lot. So, just pull past the alley to the area in front of the residences. That way, you can have your cake (pardon me… prezels) and eat ‘em, too!

Close… but just a wee bit off from the authentic Philadelphia namesake.
Why? Any Philadelphia native knows the answer… carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbons, ozone and soot. The proper mixture of these ingredients laid as a thin patina over the baked twists would truly pull at the heartstrings of home. Comfort food sold al fresco from the corner of Passyunk and South Broad, at the Vet, at Vine and 2^nd, at City Hall… where congestion, 18 wheelers and SEPTA transit busses all contribute to the deliciousness of the iconic dough.
On second thought… screw the City of Brotherly Love… these are better.

I’ve eaten pretzels in Downtown Philly before. I wouldn’t eat another pretzel in this city except for these. Why bother with anything but the legit pretzel-​eats.
I believe the new name of this business is ‘Pat’s Philly Pretzels’

My wife LOVES soft pretzels. I was cutting through Meridian Kessler last night on the way home. I knew we were having Tortellini Soup for dinner, so I stopped to get a couple twists. I hadn’t been in before, but was anxious to try. Monica greeted me quickly, was very friendly and by the way I was reading the menu board, she could tell I was a rookie.
She brought me a couple of Pretzel Nuggets to try, and immediately went into full sales mode! She described everything, set me up with what I wanted, and tossed in a couple pretzel buns for good measure. My wife was thrilled with the twists and we used the pretzel buns for sandwiches the next day. Once the pretzels cool, you can easily reheat them in the oven @ home… instructions are all over the internet.
A Taste of Philly is about to go through a name change (not sure of the new name) and I’ll update this review as soon I see the new signs.
Stop in for a pretzel, a pretzel dog, a hot ham and cheese in a pretzel bun or the cinnamon sticks! The space they’re in is a little suspect and needs to be remodeled and parking can be a little challenging for those not used to finding a spot on the street, but don’t let any of that stop you! Park on the street just to the west of the alley. We’ll be back soon!

I love me a good soft pretzel, and A Taste of Philly doesn’t disappoint! I drive by this gem every day on my way to work, and I always want to go inside but I hadn’t until last weekend. I spotted their booth at the Broad Ripple Farmer’s Market and had to try one. A buck for a soft pretzel? You can’t beat it!
I’m not a mustard fan, and the only other topping available at the market was a cheese sauce. Pretty standard cheese sauce, nothing great. The pretzel was soft and doughy, just how I like ‘em!
BUT, later that day my parents came to visit, saw their sign out front and wanted to stop by. Who am I to say no to my parents, so I had ANOTHER pretzel just a few hours after first trying them. This time they were warm because we went to their actual store. I like my pretzels with cream cheese, but I was disappointed when they handed me a packet of Philadelphia cream cheese. A lot of places will serve you a warm cup of cream cheese, so I felt like this was an afterthought for them.
All in all: great pretzels, dipping sauces could use some improvement

Let me start by admitting I could use a 12 step for great bread. Not since the days of my youth, frequenting a German deli in the mall called Mr. Dunderbaks have I had a more delicious authentic pretzel!
Hidden away in a nook across from the Broad Ripple library is this gem of a bakery with mouth watering delights so plentiful we couldn’t pick just one.
My daughter chose the Everything pretzel, enormous in size, with a taste to match. The garlic butter center and just the right amount of seasoning with fresh out of the oven taste had us hooked at the first bite. We took some minis (not so mini) and a bag of Pretzel Bites to share, irresistable at 15 for $ 2.
They staff was friendly and loaded us up with a variety of flavored mustards. She suggested we try their sweet icings and pretzel ham sandwiches next time. Mmmmmost certainly!
I agree with another reviewer, these served at a brew pub…(add a little port wine smear & pickles slices for old time sake) would be a match made in heaven!

My first experience with A Taste Of Philly was last year. Patrick was bringing his salty delicious treats to the Indy Winter Farmer’s Market, and oh was I hooked after the first bite! For weeks, we would buy a braid or trio of pretzels. We ate one immediately and the others would be frozen as soon as we got home.
After a few weeks of talking to Patrick, we realized that he and his brother had a shop nearby in Broad Ripple. Man-​o-​man, was this a rockin’ treat for us.
A Taste of Philly is delicious. The pretzels are always cooked to perfection and have just the right amount of salt. In addition to having plain pretzels in the store, they also offer pretzels nuggets, «everything» pretzels, cinnamon sticks (YUMMO!!!), ham and cheese sandwiches, and my personal favorite is the pretzel dog.
Make sure you grab some sweet honey mustard for your treat!

This is the genuine deal – the other famous food from Fluffya (not the cheesesteak). You find these things among Philly’s fantastic and ubiquitous food trucks throughout the downtown area.
Yes, they are supposed to looked smooshed, and they almost always originally come as conjoined triplets, though in Philly, they’re such an impromptu purchase that you’re more likely to buy them individually. But they aren’t soaked in oil like the swill they sell at mall food courts, further supporting the not-​altogether-​misplaced notion that pretzels are a healthy snack food. As long as you dip with mustard instead of cheese, it likely remains a superior option to just about everything else out there. This Meridian-​Kessler hideaway across from the library offers generous amounts of sweet, spicy, and Dijon IIRC.
So are they good? Hmm. Well. That’s an individual decision. I’m not sure they’re exactly crafted with love, but they are part of the city vernacular like Chicago dogs. Many Midwesterners can’t stand New York pizza (and New Yorkers often hate Chicago deep dish) but those who adapt to the basics will know there are tons of nuanced differences between the good and the bad. Not so with Philly pretzels. It’s pretty much the same wherever you go, at all the food trucks – it’s like they all come from the same supplier, and so does Taste of Philly, operated by an affable bloke originally from the Philly area. I like them – they hit the spot now and then, and ToP distinguishes itself through different shapes, sizes, and a bigger variety of dipping sauces than you usually get.
It’s signature Philly at its most lovably scruffy.

I wanted to like you, A Taste of Philly.
I really did.
However, your pretzels aren’t that great. They’re like the super pretzels you can get at the supermarket.
The owner started texting his friend while he was ringing me up. He gave me no help and asked me to take my receipt off the cash register and sign it while he was playing with his phone.