Being home to America’s first commercial pretzel bakery, (established in 1861 in Lititz, PA), pretzels are pretty much their own food group here in Lancaster. Our County is home to a number of family-owned and even national pretzel bakeries. While some of you may think a pretzel is a pretzel, we know there are a lot of factors that go into pretzel preferences: hard & crunchy verses soft, salty verse low-salt, light and buttery verse extra dark. There are even dessert varieties such as cinnamon and sugar or chocolate-covered pretzels. While we you are in town be sure to try several different kinds so you can develop your own pretzel palate. Below is a list of 10 different places to get pretzels in Lancaster, PA.
Julius Sturgis | 219 E Main St, Lititz Established in Lititz in 1861, Julius Sturgis is the first commercial pretzel bakery in the United States. Upon visiting you can tour the bakery and watch how these old-fashioned pretzels are made by hand, or even try to make one yourself!
Hammonds Pretzel Bakery, Inc|716 South West End Ave., Lancaster, PA Specializing in hand-rolled sour dough pretzels, Hammonds has been producing pretzels in Lancaster since 1931. They believe a hands-on approach to baking yields better product than a machine can produce. Hammonds Pretzel Bakery is the oldest continuously family operated hand-made pretzel bakery in America
Auntie Anne’s | Various Lancaster locations, find more locations here Many of you have probably eaten an Auntie Anne’s pretzel at some point in your life, but did you know that this famous pretzel chain was founded here in Lancaster? It’s founder Anne Beiler lived in Lancaster County, and the headquarters for Auntie Anne’s are located right downtown.
Immergut Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels | 3537 Old Philadelphia Pk., Lancaster, PA “Immergut” translates to “Always Good” in Pennsylvania Dutch, and that’s exactly what these pretzels are! Family-owned and operated, this Amish run business focuses in hand-rolled soft pretzels and pretzel wraps.
Martin’s Pretzel Bakery | 1229 Diamond St., Akron, PA 17501 Opening in the 1930s, Martin’s Pretzel Bakery has a long family history of hand-rolling and twising traditional pretzels. In fact each employee produces 10-12 pretzels per-minute! Martin’s pretzels can be found in grocery stores or markets within 50 miles of Lancaster county, and even in New York City.
Dutch Country Soft Pretzels | 2758-1 Division Hwy., New Holland Making both pretzels and pretzel rolls, Dutch Country Soft Pretzels has been baking here in Lancaster for over 25 years. Be sure to stop by and stock up on these snacks. Once you smell the fresh-baked aroma you won’t be able to pass by. Bonus, you very well may pass a buggy on the way to the bakery.
MOMS Pretzels | 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike Peruse the shops at Kitchen Kettle Village and treat yourself to a delicious soft pretzel!
