Tasty Twisters Bakery

Know what’s Philadelphians? Wooder ice. Butterscotch Krimpets. Scrapple. And soft pretzels jawns for breakfast.
Know what’s not Philadelphians? Getting sick of Cheesesteaks. Loving Rocky more than we do. And NOT liking Philly-​style soft pretzels. Oh yeah, and Wawa withdrawal.
Bet the last time you had soft pretzel for a breakfast on-​the-​run, wasn’t too long ago. I had mine few days ago from Tasty Twisters. Chewy, sweetish (lightly salted) and warm, fresh out of the oven in a brown paper bag.
If you find yourself in Manayunk, do yourself a favor, and give Tasty Twisters a try.
Four Unilocal

Pretzels are fabulous and the service was great yesterday! My co-​workers thoroughly enjoyed them. I will definitely be back!

I want to like Tasty Twisters, I really do. They are a local business run by a small family and ideally, that is the type of business I want to put my money.
However, their customer service is substandard. I came in around 11 a.m. to grab some pretzels for a party I was going to. Upon attempting to place the order, I was informed that for anything beyond a solitary pretzel I was required to place a pre-​order.
So, pre-​order I did immediately upon returning home. I ordered via the phone and gave over an hour notice for a small tray.
Upon coming back (for the second time today) I was told that they were unable to fill the order due to lack of dough. The only option they had was 6 dozen cinnamon pretzel nuggets. 6 dozen cinnamon nuggets with no dip is not the equivalent of a mixed tray. I am upset that I was not informed prior so I could place an order elsewhere.
Will not repeat.

Hey here in the Big Pretzel — better known as Philadelphia — soft pretzel options are everywhere. When you’re in Manayunk or Roxborough, Tasty Twisters Bakery is a good option. Unfortunately it’s a bit of a walk from the Main Street action in Manayunk, but if you got a car, it’s just minutes away. The soft pretzel itself is tasty and not loaded with salt … and the cinnamon version is really a treat when it comes warm out of the ovens.
Things though to keep in mind here … and why I wouldn’t give this place more stars are: They have an extensive menu containing a wide variety of pretzels — they just never have most of them when you walk in. They always say that has to be pre-​ordered. For a party — preordering is easy, for a snack on the spur of the moment, who thinks of preordering pretzels. Also mustard here is extra. C’mon…if I’m just stopping in for a quick Philly soft pretzel, have a couple varieties of mustard in containers on the counter that I squeeze on to my pretzel!

Fantastic. Best pretzel I ever had. I don’t highly recommend — I urge you to get some!

I’m upgrading my rating here after my most recent visit. The place has moved to a much more convenient out in the open location on Umbria. It has a really nice interior and a welcoming atmosphere. I’ve gotten a couple of trays since my first review and they are a breeze to pick up. Affordable and good tasting. Trays are great for hosting large events.

Freshly made pretzels, several different options (proTip get the cinnamon it is heaven in a brown bag). Warm and delicious and really cheap (I think).

Not sure what people see in this place. My girlfriend and I were across the street eating breakfast and noticed this place on our way out. We both love a good Philly soft pretzel (and have both grown up here) and we were very disappointed. We both agreed that they tasted like bread. Literally just tasted like bread. They looked tasty but when we bit into them it felt like we were biting into a piece of bread. The mustard was good and is the only reason I’m giving 2 stars. But if you’re looking for a true philly pretzel you’re better off going to the philly pretzel factory. Much more of an authentic taste.
We will not be going back here.

Best pretzels you could ask for! Always warm and fresh! Great prices! And such a convenient location! 10 pretzels for 4 dollars! Make sure to get there before 3:30 though or else they’ll be out of regular and you’ll have to by cinnamon

I have known about Tasty Twisters for a while because it’s where many of my friends buy trays for tailgating. After seeing a deal online, I bought a voucher and decided to pick up a tray. Here is what I learned today:
The only thing they have «ready» is plain pretzels. Everything else is made to order so you can either call ahead or hang out and wait. The pro for this is that everything is super fresh, the con is that if you’re unaware you will be waiting around. It took maybe a half hour total for a small tray, a bag of cinnamon bites, and an everything pretzel.
Eating the cinnamon bites directly out of the oven was incredible; they basically melted in my mouth.
There were two people working when I went in. The first was a guy that was friendly and said he’d get it right in the oven. I felt kind of bad for him because at first I thought he was all alone doing the baking, phone answering, etc, but then a nice older woman in an apron came out front so I guess there could have been more people in the kitchen. The woman was very nice and had an old world charm to her. The way she spoke about her pretzels shows that she really cares about her art and wants to take the time to make them right rather than bake in bulk or from pre-​made doughs like many franchise pretzel places.
Also, it seems they have moved recently so I saw two different addresses when I looked them up. The correct location is right on Umbria and they do have a sign that’s easy to spot if you’re looking.
By far some of the best pretzels in Philly.

First time here after driving by several times. Not sure what all the good ratings are about. I’m a Philly lifer and the pretzels at this place are not good, compared to a true, authentic Phila. soft pretzel from Center City Soft Pretzel or the old Federal Baking Pretzel Co. These were airy, light and had no real taste. Not impressed.
Also, the miserable middle age woman yesterday at the counter didn’t help to make my first impression any better. And there was no mustard out to put on the pretzel. Come on this is Philadelphia! You’ve gotta have spicy, golden (not yellow) mustard out. So I asked her if they had mustard — without saying a word, she turns around goes to the back and brings the mustard to me with that same nasty, miserable look like I’m crazy for asking for mustard. The only saving grace was the mustard wasn’t French’s yellow.

Stopped in here with my brothers and dad after a walk on the schuylkill and it was the perfect end to a long walk. The cinnamon nuggets were hot and delicious and the regular pretzels we got a bag of fifteen and they were awesome. Could’ve been hotter but the perfect amount of salt and so soft it made up for the heat. But that’s on you if you want good pretzels gotta catch a fresh batch early! Great place and the ladies behind the counter are so nice. Definitely going back.

Tasty Twisters is one of, if not the actual, best pretzel companies in philadelphia, and my personal favorite. I love their new location (even if the old one made me feel like an insider with secret knowledge of a hidden pretzel utopia), and i love the owners and staff.
So, you can buy pretzels individually or in small numbers, or you can buy bulk. They make them fresh all day and they are salty, chewy, traditionally delicious. They also sell knots!!!
for people having parties, they do nub trays and have the usual variety of flavors and dipping sauces, ranging from sweet to savory.
one of the best things about Tasty Twisters, for me, is that for at least the last 15 years they have consistently and regularly sold their pretzels at large discounts to non-​profits, community groups, and even worthy causes. on occasion, they have even donated them completely for free! there really is nothing better than a company that is as loyal to its neighborhood as the neighborhood is to it.
so next time you are near Manayunk and have a craving for salty deliciousness, swing down to Umbria and look for them next to Goody’s u pull it!

I just wanted to update to make sure people know that Tasty Twisters is indeed still open, however they’ve moved into the old Phoebe’s BBQ building on Umbria Street btw Paoli & Parker Aves and, as of yesterday, they didn’t have an obvious sign. So, it still felt mildly shady cause I drove up and saw the owner at the counter that confirmed for me, yes, this is Tasty Twisters, despite the Phoebe’s BBQ signage.
I picked up some plain soft pretzels and they are as good as always and the owners are still sweet and friendly. So, ditch those tasteless, overpriced Wawa soft pretzels and stop at Tasty Twisters again. :)
PS: I was told they have a bigger, better kitchen now in the new location so if you’re ordering for a crowd, I’m sure this will help accommodate that.

Delicious! The original with a side of cheese dip is amazing. The pretzels are soft and warm with the perfect amount of salt. The cheese dip is creamy and a perfect addition to the pretzel. Also the cinnamon sugar bite sized pretzel nuggets are a fantastic snack.
I also have had the cheese pizza pretzel which was unexpectedly tasty. I will probably stick to the orginial with cheese dip though, you just can’t beat it!

One hundred warm soft pretzels sitting in the back seat of my car.
I’m amazed that I did not eat every single last one of them. Incredibly tasty, fresh, reasonably priced.
Odd location, but don’t judge! I will seek out and try their other «special» pretzels on my next visit to the ‘Yunk.

Odd and well hidden little spot, but what these folk dish out is very worth the trip. Twisted pretzels braids (they even make these into pizza if you want), regular soft pretzels, and multi flavored nuggets are pretty much all you can score here, but the product is great and price is cheap so, if you’re a hustler, you could probably triple your money on the streets.
I recently came in for nuggets, wanting a half plain and half everything medium sized tray ($ 15 for plain, $ 17 for flavored). The regular were forgotten, but the everything nuggets made up for it with their flavor and the fact that they were fresh out of the oven (they will gladly cook you fresh dough if you give them a chance). Tray came with one small container each of cheese wiz and spicy mustard, but that is definitely not enough (especially the cheese), so plan accordingly.
Even though I didn’t get exactly what I’d asked for, it was still a very pleasing purchase, but isn’t that how back alley transactions are supposed to go down? Also, I’m not too surprised that I’ve never been here before during my life long Roxborough residency, what with it’s hugger-​mugger location, but I plan to make up for all that I’ve missed in the future.
The store front is in the corner of the warehouse within the parking lot behind the furniture warehouse at Umbria & Lemonte streets. Follow the signs and you’ll be fine.

Ok picture this.
It’s 3am you’re TANKED walking around Manayunk, the only things open at this hour are Diners, (always a favorite) but not too many around here, after hours joints, that you;re better off eating out of the toilet, and then there’s Twisters, which is just opening
i know who the hell wants a friggin soft pretzel at 3am?..
Me, fresh, right out of the oven, cheap as hell (like 3 bucks for a dozen hot soft Philly pretzels) and this brown mustard I swear they add crack to because you can’t stop eating it

Amazing pretzels. This isnt one of those places you stumble upon accidentally. You have to be looking for it to find it and even then you might drive past a few times before you see the little sign on the side of the building leading you into a gravel parking lot of what looks to be a small industrial yard. You kind of feel like you are going to a shady drug deal when you pull into the lot, but trust me it is totally worth it. It is run but a really sweet guy who tells everyone who comes in «call me when you are on your way, I’ll make them so they’re ready when you get here.» While, I’ve never taken him up on this offer, there is never a long a wait and the pretzels are delicious.
Get in the car… or on your bike and go right now.
And try the cinnamon ones… they are fantastic.

After reading Monica’s review I had to try… the location of this place is really tucked away.
There’s a tiny sign & the parking lot runs parallel to Umbria (not directly on Umbria). I rang the doorbell & a man appeared out the doorway and asked how many.
I tried both varieties — $ 1.50 for two cinnamon & $ 1 for two large salted braids. DELICIOUS! Infinitely better than Philly Pretzel.
When in doubt call ahead to make sure they’re open, I believe they close around 4:30.

Ordinary people don’t know about Tasty Twisters. My experience involved driving down small (almost nonexistent) street off Main Street. Then turning into an empty parking lot. I don’t remember there being a sign, but there IS a door. You open the door and walk into a small, dilapidated waiting room. There’s a small window and a man behind it. He’ll say, «hello, how many?» You’ll say «a dozen? half dozen?» Don’t say one or two. Chances are that won’t be enough after you taste these soft pretzels AND given the scenario I’ve laid out for you, do you REALLY think one or two is acceptable?
This place is a total secret, so keep the information I’ve just provided you with in the small, secret jean pocket. You know, the one you always wanted to put drugs in but probably didn’t?