Pittsburgh Pretzel Shop Serves Meals Under $5 Using 1872 Brick Oven

Residents of Pittsburgh’s Southside can purchase a full meal for less than five dollars at The Pretzel Shop. The establishment at 2316 E. Carson St. serves breakfast and deli sandwiches made with fresh pretzels. Almost every item on the menu costs under five dollars. Customers can also buy single pretzels with dipping sauces for 80 cents.

The bakery operates within a building that has stood since 1872. Bakers use the original brick oven in that structure to bake pretzels daily. The shop offers a variety of sandwich rolls and daily specials alongside the pretzel sandwiches. A popular order includes housemade chicken salad on a fresh pretzel, served with a peanut butter cookie and Schneider’s Peach Iced Tea.

The Pretzel Shop follows a specific weekly schedule. It opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. from Tuesday through Friday. Saturday service begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. The location remains closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Customers place orders at the counter for takeout. The shop accepts cash only, though an ATM is available on site. Lines form during service hours, but staff report the queue moves quickly. The outdoor sidewalk area provides seating during warmer months.

The Pretzel Shop operates as a long-standing local food spot in the city. The menu emphasizes filling food rather than just snack items. The daily specials rotate to offer changing options. The establishment maintains its focus on low-cost, high-quality meals prepared in the historic building.