Washington has a serious soft pretzel scene, and once you know where to look, it is hard to drive past without stopping. From the German charm of Leavenworth to neighborhood bake shops in Seattle, these seven bakeries twist their dough by hand and turn out pretzels with that classic golden crust and chewy middle.
Some lean traditional, some do gluten-free, and a few make batches fresh throughout the morning. Whether you want a quick grab-and-go snack or a whole basket of pretzel rolls to share, this list has a stop for you.
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1. Bavarian Bakery, Leavenworth, WA
Leavenworth already leans hard into its Bavarian theme, and this bakery on US Highway 2 backs it up with the real thing. The pretzels come out crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, the way authentic German pretzels should…