General Info

The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, established in 1861, is the first commercial pretzel bakery in America. The bakery and store have been completely renovated and are now operated once again by the Sturgis family. Visitors can tour the original pretzel bakery, see soft pretzels being made by hand, and find pretzels baked by the oldest pretzel baking family in the United States.The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, established in 1861, is the first commercial pretzel bakery in America. The bakery and store have been completely renovated and are now operated once again by the Sturgis family. Visitors can tour the original pretzel bakery, see soft pretzels being made by hand, and find pretzels baked by the oldest pretzel baking family in the United States.