Röckenwagner Bakery, Café Market

I was in charge of a for thanksgiving. Of course I came here. The family made fun of me for bringing so many. We ate them all. I always leave here with pretzel rolls -or baguette or bun. The pretzel croissant is everything. Really enjoyed the pineapple muffin. Also, all their breakfast items are delicious. I’ve also loved the hot mufaletta sandwich.

Both the umlaut and prominently displayed pretzels hint that this is a German bakery, but Röckenwagner offers more than just that. The wide range of pastries and dishes rival what you can find elsewhere in a traditional bakery, or cafe. Among everything I've had, the lox danish is the absolute highlight. Fresh lox, cream cheese and everything seasoning on top of a flaky kouign amann without the caramelization, beautifully garnished by dill and capers, this pastry is both delicate and delicious, and $6.5 is basically what you usually pay for half of a boring lox bagel! Their butter croissant isn't as impressive, it's soft and on the bland aide. The pretzel version is better thanks to the unique alkaline taste. The preztel bacon and gruyere croissant plays a double twist on the traditional ham cheese croissant: pretzel skin, bacon heart. I wish I had it warmed up a little for a crispier crust. While I'm not always amazed, I feel that this is a place that I have lots of options and won't go too wrong with any of them. From their pretty expansive breakfast and brunch menu, I tried the pretzel burger. The beef patty is tender and juicy, but the presentation gives me an old school diner vibe. Well, maybe they are more of a diner than a hipster cafe. Service at Röckenwagner has always been friendly and attentive. There are several big tables inside, and four smaller ones in front of the bakery where you'll get a ton of sun. There can be a short line, but it comes and goes. I wound't mind a little wait, and will definitely go back again at least for that lox croissant.

This place is dope, i just got the freshest most delicious smoothie. they have cups of smoothies ingredients in the fridge: when you buy one, they just blend it fresh and pour it back in the cup. awesome idea!

Service 10/10. Pretzel Croissant Sandwich now comes with fries. Very tasty, basil aioli cuts through the avocado nicely.

Dine-in, service and food all GREAT. Blueberry buttermilk pancakes are ok. The vibe is nice, place is clean and staff are friendly.