The moment you bite into a pretzel from Bread Pete in Cape Coral, something extraordinary happens – time stops, the world fades away, and you’re transported straight to a Bavarian bakery without ever leaving Florida.
This unassuming German bakery with its distinctive orange roof has become a pilgrimage site for pretzel enthusiasts across the Sunshine State, with some devotees driving hours just to experience that perfect combination of chewy interior, mahogany crust, and crystalline salt that defines pretzel perfection.
And after your first bite, you’ll understand exactly why they make the journey…