The Pretzel Hut

4.6 (1174)

2224 Furnace Hills Pike, Newmanstown, PA 17073
(717) 627-4887
pretzelhut.com

Claimed
American restaurant
Ice cream shop
Zoo

Service options

  • Outdoor seating

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Arica Bartholomew

2024-05

Review since new ownership has taken over. They have done an amazing job updating the place! It looks amazing. I love the ice cream cone wallpaper and the new play set. But unfortunately the prices are more than they were before and the sizes of ice cream are so much smaller! The peanut butter ice cream is different than before. It used to be my favorite unfortunately not anymore. Their soft pretzels are good though.

Terry Martin

2024-04

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Carl Clawser

2024-04

We had a great time stopping here over the weekend. Ordered a double and a single hut burger. Surprised by the quality. I worked at Five Guys in various management positions and this burger is on par if not better!!! Support our local businesses. Give this place a visit.Quite a line, probably hard to staff and still getting feet under them because they’ve only reopened recently. But I’ve been thinking about that burger since Saturday, and it’s now Thursday.I got black raspberry soft serve (my childhood nostalgia hit piece) it was excellent! They also have a strawberry cheesecake hard scoop, just gives me another reason to come back!We’ll be back!!

April King

2023-05

A spring, summer treat!A small hole in the wall mom and pop place, home-cooked food feeling with Delicious ice cream for dessert. The restaurant is on the smaller side but there are seats also available outside.2 ordering windows inside, then they call your Number when order is ready. They have a small FREE petting zoo behind the restaurant full of fuzzy friends. Stop by on a summer evening or afternoon and hang out. 9/10 recommend.Parking: Parking is in front of the restaurant, side and across the street.Kid-friendliness: Free petting zoo in the back.

Stephen Young

2023-05

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Jacob Mathers

2022-05

Such an underrated little restaurant! We were all very surprised with how tasty the food was, and overall, it wasn't pricey. There were a handful of outdoor tables with umbrellas to eat at, and the food was prepared in a timely manner. The petting zoo right next door (literally, 150 feet away) was a great little surprise! We'll definitely be going back soon!

Mark M

2023-07

Unfortunately , not a great first-time visit. Upon arriving I ordered a bacon ranch pretzel. Took quite a while for it to be ready. When it was, the inside was very mushy and the bottom of the pretzel was rock-hard.The petting area where the animals are seemed rather run-down, and the area is very hilly with loose gravel and some large stones…not very conducive for people in wheelchairs or with walking disabilities.Sadly, will not be going back.

Breanne Smith

2022-05

Love the variety of soft ice cream flavors!We have been going here for a little over a year on our trips in/out of Lebanon. Most recently, we walked through the petting zoo. It's a cute little attraction a d gave the kiddos something to do while we have been unable to enjoy all of our normal activities like the park, Hershey Park, etc.❤ ice cream!! Friday nights are crazy busy. Food we also ordered was good!

Shannon Brosey

2022-05

Visited this gem with my dad over the weekend for the first time in years, will def make it a point to go more often! They have the best crab & cheese pretzel I ever had & it's big and also one of the best cheesesteaks I have ever had! Had a fun time seeing the animals, especially the goats, the peacocks & the adoreable pigs. It's hopping on the weekends so I recommend trying to go after the lunch rush & before the supper rush because overflow parking fills up. Thanks for a great experience!

Rich Dunnigan

2022-05

Not a bad little find. My burger wasn't exploding with flavor but this place has a unique charm that will bring me back to try some more of their eclectic menu!Features: Social distancing rules are encouraged.

Jonathan Eglin

2023-05

Great bugers but that's just the start! Such a wide munu and you'll want to try everything. The buns for our cheeseburgers were toasted a bit. You don't get that kind of love everywhere. The mozzarella sticks were crisp and gooey. The sweet potato fries were delicious. They also have tasty craft beverages and ice cream. I have a black raspberry shake that didn't last long. Soooo goood.

ali m

2023-07

First visit was packed! All the tables were filled but service was great. The petting zoo had goats, pigs, bunnies, and birds of different kinds. Kids can run around freely and climb on things outside... Brush the animals and pet them.

A B

2023-05

Good ice cream and food! My son always has a blast at the petting zoo, too! Lots of animals - goats, chickens, bunnies, etc.

S G

2024-04

This is a new review. So we decided to try pretzel Hut again under the new ownership. We knew that we would have to wait extra time, because it has just reopened. We were very disappointed. The large menu is no longer, for ice cream, a few Sundays to choose from, price have increased drastically, and size has decreased drastically. When you place your order you are not given a number, you simply go to the next line over. They just call out whatever comes up as far as the ice cream, pretzels or whatever. People that have ordered after you are taking their ice cream before you've gotten yours, because there's no rhyme or reason to how they're doing it. We probably waited about 35 minutes for two Sundays, we were given one and then waited another 5 minutes for the second one. I must say the place does look much better, but we probably won't be going back.

Donna Tinker

2022-05

We had the fried cauliflower, chicken quesadilla, cheeseburger, and then went behind the building to see the animals. We then came back and had ice cream. Food was outstanding and we definitely will return.

Margaret Vitale

2019-05

We LOVE PRETZEL HUT.... OUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO . love the animals took some Beautiful pics today... . Thank you for having such a nice place to get ice cream and food. Wish you can have wolves again.

Carol Wiker

2023-11

LOVE their crab cake dinner .. actually everything we have purchased at Pretzel Hut has been very good.Petting Zoo .. our kids have always enjoyed it..still doWe love the atmosphere of this unique business.Support Local

Sharon Sparkes

2023-08

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J A

2023-05

Always good food. Staff 99% of the time is great. Petting zoo outback wins my kiddo everytime. I highly recommend.

Chad

2023-05

Always great!... Food is good and ice cream is always good!.. Petting zoo for the kids with goats, a cow, rabbits, chickens, peacocks, pigs, pigeons, sucks...

Kate Thomas

2023-06

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Karl G.

2024-04

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Bee Beers

2023-05

Had a great lunch and AWESOME Ice Cream Treat. Fun time at petting zoo. Got this tasty SMALL pretzel!

kip renninger

2023-08

Kids enjoyed the animals and birds at their petting enclosure, afterwards we all went and had super soft pretzels and milkshakes. Prices are adorable and the shakes were thick and creamy.If you want to do something fun with your family, this is a great place to visit.

Dave White

2023-07

Open til 8? Pulled in 7:25 for ice cream walked in kitchen closed sign on counter, employees cleaning up ignored our existence. Sign said open. Hours are 11-8. O well once is all you need to see to not go back.

Mike Peterson

2023-07

Peanut butter soft serve is THE BEST. Call ahead to make sure they have it. We have never been disappointed in their food. I have heard their broasted chicken is incredible. You need to call ahead to make sure they have it. Small dining area. Tables with umbrellas outside too. Busy most of the times we go. Neat to see families taking their kids to the "animal petting and feeding area. They sell packets of food for the animals.

Robert Zender

2024-04

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Bent Frame

2023-11

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d b

2023-09

Been to the petting zoo multiple times and always enjoyed it, but finally tried the food and I think it was a mistake. Called in my order ahead of time and after paying for it upon arrival, realized they missed part of my order. Mistakes happen, could have even been my fault for not ordering clearly enough. So I payed for the part of the order that was missed and was told it would only be a minute. It was much longer… again, things happen and I understand food needs to be cooked. But maybe just be honest that it will take a few minutes. It also gets very confusing with no good place to wait for your order. I also didn’t get an order number, even though they were calling them for some other people. When the second part of my order finally came up, other patrons were trying to take it as their own… so I obviously wasn’t the only one feeling a bit confused.As far as the food itself, I had to throw out half of my burger. After biting into the second rock hard mystery stone, or bone or whatever it was in there… I lost my appetite. 3 stars since the cashier was nice and it’s hard to complain about a free petting zoo, even though my daughter had to see a dead chicken rotting on the ground.

Rae

2019-05

Adorable little place. The food was fantastic. My kids loved the family style petting zoo. We will be coming back.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-9 PM
Saturday 11 AM-9 PM
Sunday 2-9 PM

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