Wetzel’s Pretzels makes its debut in Rochester with new mall location

The first Wetzel’s Pretzels in the Rochester market has opened at The Mall at Greece Ridge.

It’s in a 546-square-foot space in the food court near Entrance 8.

The chain is known for handcrafted pretzels, bites, pretzel dogs and fresh squeezed lemonade and offers online ordering for pickup.

The first Wetzel’s Pretzels opened in 1994 in Redondo Beach, California, and the chain now has 340 locations worldwide.

Greece Ridge also has an Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels near Entrance 6 and a Pretzelmaker near Entrance 7.

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This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Wetzel’s Pretzels makes its debut in Rochester with new mall location