I've loved the Pretzel Shop for much of my life! We used to have pretzel day in school and we could bring money to buy a twisted soft pretzel from the shop. And my dad would always bring home a big bag full anytime he was working near the South Side shop.
Now that I'm older, I go in for the awesome sandwiches. It's such a treat to get the chicken salad or just plain old turkey and cheese on a pretzel bun. I always get mine warmed up and usually buy a can of pop with it, then take it to one of the outside tables to people watch while I eat. I almost always can find parking right outside the shop since it's not in the crazy crazy part of East Carson.
It's such a simple shop, with no gimmicks. I love that. It's a Pittsburgh staple and I hope it's always around!