We are KNOT joking around, we have compiled 10 of the best pretzel spots in Austin that have the finest salted dough cooked to perfection! Some pretzels will have you in the Oktoberfest mood year round, and others will have you feeling warm and comforted by just biting into this doughy little snack!
Some may think that the appealing outdoor aesthetic is what draws customers to this picturesque Austin biergarten, but we think their Bavarian pretzels are the real stars of the show! These pretzels are so perfectly soft and doughy that they’re irresistible. Forewarning, prepare for some double dipping action with their homemade mustard and queso on the side.
Hours & Location
MON-THURS | 4PM-11PM
FRI-SAT | 11AM-12AM
SUN | 11AM-10PM
Be prepared for a generous pretzel portion that is crisp and salty on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. Sour Duck pairs their pretzels with a side of queso that creates the perfect balance of flavors to satisfy all your pretzel cravings! Don’t skip on the best pretzel appetizer before you dive into other culinary wonders at Sour Duck.
Hours & Location
WED-THURS | 10AM-9PM
FRI-SAT | 10AM-10PM
SUN |10AM-9PM
This Mom & Pop brewery offers a variety of house brewed beers and upscale pub dishes that will surely please your palate. Specifically, their pretzels are baked to perfection with a perfect salt to dough ratio. Make sure to try the ultimate duo by pairing a tasty Bavarian pretzel with one of their craft beers at one of the best pretzel spots in Austin!
Hours & Location
TUES-THURS | 4PM-10PM
FRI-SAT | 12PM-11PM
Sunday | 12PM-9PM
Out of all the places on this list, Easy Tiger may be one of the best pretzel spots in Austin. Easy Tiger is personally one of our favorites. We aren’t sure if it’s because of the welcoming ambiance, the face-sized pretzels, or the fact that they give you THREE dipping sauces! It’s most likely a combination of all three, but as you can tell, we truly treasure the Easy Tiger bakeries.
Hours & Location
See website for all locations.
📍 Multiple Locations
Out of all the appetizers to choose from at Culinary Dropout, the pretzel bites are a MUST! They’re served with a three-cheese fondue, comprised of American, havarti, and provolone. Regulars at Culinary rave that this is one of the best pretzel spots in Austin. Pro tip: Order two rounds of pretzel bites off the start to save yourself from the hassle of asking after you finish the first round! But be careful, they ARE filling! Don’t forget to pop by for their famous brunch menu on the weekend.
Hours & Location
MON-THURS | 11AM-11PM
FRIDAY | 11AM-12AM
SAT | 9AM-12AM
SUN | 9AM-10PM
Scholz Garten is an Austin icon and is the oldest Biergarten in the nation! Established in 1866, the original Bavarian pretzel spot calls Austin home. Order one of their famous pretzels and pair it with various options of hearty, German beers. Scholz Garten hosts weekly live music and has one of best patios in Austin for you and all your friends to enjoy a slice of Bavarian lifestyle.
Hours & Location
MON-THURS | 11:30AM-8PM
FRI-SAT | 11:30AM-10PM
SUN | 12PM-6PM
It’s no surprise that Austin’s popular brewery, Pinthouse Brewing shares one of the best beers (electric jellyfish IPA) and iconic Bavarian pretzels under one roof. Pinthouse Brewing is also just one of the great breweries in south Austin. This Texas-sized pretzel is served with creamy, cold whipped, beer cheese. Now it that does’t sound absolutely mouthwatering to you, we’re at a loss for words!
Hours & Location
MON-THURS | 11AM-10PM
FRI-SAT | 11AM-11PM
SUN | 11AM-10PM
It’s pretty typical for people to order popcorn when they go to a movie, but once you order an Alamo Drafthouse Pretzel, you might never want to go back. Paired with a sweet honey mustard dipping sauce gives it the right amount of sweet and salty flavor. Try one of the best pretzel spots in Austin, surprisingly at the movies!
Hours & Location
Check website for movie times.
Located right in the heart of Rainey Street, Banger’s serves various forms of sausage, beer, and various German-style eats, it’ll feel like Oktoberfest all year around. The Bavarian pretzels are the best of their kind, and many Austin locals see Banger’s as one of the best pretzel spots in Austin. To top it off, Banger’s is very lively with local bands playing multiple days throughout the week!
Hours & Location
MON | 11AM-10PM
WED | 11AM-10PM
FRI-SAT | 11AM-11PM
SUN | 10AM-5PM
Top golf is known for all of their delicious appetizers, but if you’re looking for one that will give you that extra boost when swinging the golf club, we recommend the pretzel bites. Once you take a bite of these pretzel nuggets you may forget all about the driving range.
Hours & Location
SUN-THURS | 10AM-11PM
FrRI-SAT |10AM-12AM