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Celebrate Pretzel Day in Austin

Nosh on a delicious soft pretzel — complete with your favorite toppings and dipping sauces — at one of these eateries in Austin.

April 5, 2023 • 
Emily Shea-Owen
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Soft pretzels are typically made with hard wheat flours, giving them their signature chewy bite. | Photo via Unsplash

Fans of “The Office,” this one’s for you. If you love pretzels as much as we do, every day is Pretzel Day — AKA Stanley Hudson’s favorite day of the year. Naturally, there is only one way to properly celebrate the occasion — with a soft pretzel. Here are a few places around town where you can cure your pretzel hankerings:

Want to enjoy pretzels from the comfort of your own home? Order a gourmet soft pretzel box or make your own with this baking kit.

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