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06/03/2026
Good morning Pretzel Fans!
After a harrowing day yesterday, involving water raining down on our heads from the ceiling... we are open and back to business as usual. Sorry for any folks who came to a closed GKPC yesterday.
Today's special: The Garlic Chicken and Cheese stuffed - Jack cheese, Garlic Roasted chicken stuffed served with Garlic sauce on the side
Today's Soups: Italian Wedding or Creamy Tomato Basil
Stop by and see us!! We would love that!!
05/29/2026
Hello Pretzel fans!! Happy Friday!
Today's specials: the Cuban - ham, swiss, roasted pork and pickle stuffed, creamy mustard on the side
Soups: Creamy Tomato Basil or Zuppa Toscana
Saturday Spoiler Alert!!
Savory: the delicious Burger stuffed - seasoned burger, American Cheese, grilled onions and pickles, Ketchup and Mustard on the side
Sweet: Sweet Apple Cake stuffed - cinnamon cake and fresh apples stuffed, Cinnamon Cream on the side
Cheers to you all!!
05/24/2026
Good morning Pretzel Fans and Happy Sunday!!
Fight the glum of a rainy start Sunday with some delicious coffee treats AND Pretzels!!
Today's Stuffed Pretzel: the Pragel - cream cheese stuffed, everything seasoning topped. Pair that with a side of Apricot Habanero if you're a spicy one!
Soups:
Creamy Tomato Basil or
Sausage Lentil (TRY THIS SOUP!!!)
Not only is the soup absolutely delicious but it's good for you too!! Did you know that Lentils are incredibly healthy. They are rich in Folate, Potassium and Fiber so they help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. They are also filled with lots of iron, magnesium and zinc!! Do something great for your body with just one cup of soup!!).
We've got some wonderful drink specials as well:
1. Strawberry Mango Frozen tea
2. Blueberry Pie Latte
Stop by and see us today.... we would love that!!
Cheers to you!!
05/21/2026
Good evening Pretzel Fans!!
Here is the spoiler alert for the Saturday Specials!!
Savory: BBQ Roasted chicken and Jack cheese stuffed - extra BBQ on the side
Sweet: Apple Cinnamon Bun - Our classic cinnamon bun with cinnamon butter and fresh baked apples stuffed inside, baked and topped with sweet butter and cinnamon Sugar. Glaze on the side
Yum!!!
05/18/2026
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05/17/2026
Good morning Pretzel and Parade Fans!! Happy Sunday!!
Today is the annual Lilac Parade, for those who don't know - Main street will be shut down from 1-4 today for the parade. This year's parade is gonna be EPIC!! Celebrating 250 years of 'Merica!!
We will be open today at 9am but shutting down early so we can enjoy the festivities!! The parade starts at 1:30 so we will be closed right around then. Come on in early to get your goodies for the fun!!
Today's specials:
1. The Pragel - creamy cheese stuffed, everything seasoning topped
2. Chicken Parmesan stuffed - Breaded chicken, provolone and small amount of marinara on the inside with Extra marinara on the side
Soups: (on a hot day? You know it!!)
1. Creamy Tomato Basil
2. Sausage Lentil
Drinks: Blueberry Arnold Palmer or Cafe Miel (a deliciously creamy honey coffee treat)
We hope to see you!!
05/10/2026
Happy Mother's Day Pretzel Fans!!
Join us today for scrumptious treats!!
Savory: the Pragel - cream cheese stuffed, everything seasoning topped
*** We also have some of the spicy Flatliner - tater tot, bacon and pepper jack stuffed
Soups: Creamy Tomato Basil or Sausage Lentil
Drinks: Hot Fudge Sundae Latte or the Blueberry Iced Tea
Come and see us! We are here until 3pm today!
Cheers to you!!!
05/09/2026
Good morning Pretzel Fans and Happy Saturday!!
Join us today for the following:
Savory: the Spicy Flatliner - Bacon, Tater tot and Pepper Jack Cheese Stuffed, served with Spicy Tartar on the side
Sweet: the Black Forest Cake Stuffed - chocolate cake, cherries and some cream to tie it all together, topped with sweet butter
Drinks: Hot Fudge Sundae latte - Chocolate cherry latte topped with whipped cream and a cherry on top
Blueberry Iced Tea - black tea with blueberry puree
Today is the last day to preorder your Mother's Day Cinnamon Sugar Giant Wreath! 2lbs of braided pretzel dough topped with cinnamon sugar and sweet butter, cinnamon Cream sauce on the side. $25
Give us a call to place this order before end of business today!!
Also... don't forget that today is our final day for the Dine In Fundraiser for TLC camp! Come and spend some money with us to support this awesome cause. We will be giving a portion of our proceeds from yesterday and today to them!!
Cheers to you!!
05/08/2026
Good evening Pretzel Fans!!
Just a reminder that this weekend (in addition to Mother's Day) We are hosting our Dine In Fundraiser event for TLC camp for kids with cancer. It's an awesome week long camp dedicated to these amazing kids and a sibling! We are proud to be a part of this event again this year!
Stop by Friday or Saturday (or both if you wanna:). We will be giving a portion of all proceeds to this amazing event!!
05/07/2026
Good morning Pretzel Fans and Happy Thursday!!
Join us today for our most delightful Thursday Daily Special: the Italian Sausage Pretzel Dog - Provolone and a delish sausage link wrapped in pretzel and baked with Asiago, Italian Seasoning and salt. Marinara on the side
*** Try one of our new Drinks like the Blackberry Honey Matcha or The Kitchen Sink Cold Brew (chocolate, caramel and peanut butter mixed with cold brew and topped with Peanut butter Cold Foam)
**** Don't forget to preorder your Mother's Day Wreath! 2 lbs of braided pretzel topped with cinnamon sugar and sweet butter. Cinnamon Cream on the side. (If your not a fan of the sweet, you can substitute out plain salted or cheese topped!) ****
Saturday Specials:
Savory: Spicy Flatliner - pepperjack cheese, tater tots and bacon stuffed, spicy tartar on the side
Sweet: Black Forest Cake stuffed - chocolate cake and cherries stuffed, topped with sweet butter
So much goodness all in one place!!
05/06/2026
Good morning Pretzel Fans!!
Mother's Day is just around the corner!!
Flowers are a great choice, but why not pair them with a Giant Mother's Day Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Wreath? Served with a side of Cinnamon Cream sauce?
Just $25 will get you two pounds of sweet pretzel braided and awesome!!
Make sure you get those orders in by Saturday!!
Just give us a call!
Pictured below is our Christmas Edition...
05/03/2026
Good morning Pretzel Fans!! Happy Lilac Arts & Crafts Festival Day!!
The Street is closed to thru traffic and parking might be a little difficult today but we are open from 9-3 for all your Pretzel, soup and Coffee needs!!
Today's Special:
The Pragel - Cream Cheese Stuffed, everything seasoning topped!!
We are featuring some of our new drinks from the recently changed over menu
The Kitchen Sink Cold Brew - Chocolate, Caramel and peanut butter cold brew topped with Peanut Butter Cold Foam
The Velvet Lilac - a caffeine free marshmallow and berry explosion, just in time for the blooming of the lilacs!!
We hope to see you today!! Cheers to you!!
05/02/2026
here are the espresso drinks
05/02/2026
Good morning Pretzel Fans!! Happy Saturday!!
Join us today for some great things!
First off: the New Drink Menu has finally unrolled and we've got some real bangers!!
Second: Here are the specials
Savory: Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed, marinara on the side
Sweet: Cinnamon Cheese cake (tastes like a churro!), topped with Sweet Butter and Cinnamon Sugar!
Stop by and see us on your way to Lilacia Park where the lilacs are a-blooming!!
Lombard Lilac Art and Craft fair is TOMORROW!!! St. Charles Road from Elizabeth to Main will be closed for the event.
Cheers to you!!!
05/01/2026
A great Glorious Friday Good morning to all our Pretzel Fans!!
Join us today for an employee favorite Special: The Cuban - Ham, swiss, roasted pork and pickle stuffed, Creamy Mustard on the side
Soups: Creamy Tomato Basil or Zuppa Toscana (A Creamy Sausage and Potato Powerhouse of a soup!)
Drinks: Chocolate Cherry Cold Brew or our Blackberry Honey Matcha
Hope to see you! Enjoy this beautiful day!!
Come and check out our new Flower Window painting on the front windows!!
04/30/2026
Good morning Pretzel Fans!! Today is Thursday and we have the following special:
Italian Sausage Pretzel Dogs!! - a delicious Italian sausage wrapped in provolone and pretzel then baked with Salt, Italian Seasoning and Parmesan cheese, served with Marinara on the side!!
***** A Note for today *****
Due to a late delivery, we will NOT have Italian Beef Available until noon. Our apologies!!
Saturday's Upcoming Specials:
Savory: Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed
Sweet: Cinnamon Cheesecake stuffed
Also: this Sunday May 3rd is the Lilac Arts and Craft Festival in downtown Lombard. St. Charles Road will be closed from Elizabeth to Main. We will be open and ready to serve delicious pretzels and coffee treats at 9am!!
Cheers to you!!!
04/28/2026
Good morning Pretzel Fans!! Happy Tuesday!
Join us today for our new Monday Special Stuffed Pretzel - the Bacon Cheese Burger Stuffed!! Seasoned burger, peppered bacon and Colby Jack Cheese stuffed, sesame seeds and salt topped, ketchup and mustard on the side
Soups: Cheddar Ale or Creamy Tomato Basil
Drinks: Chocolate Cherry Cold Brew or Blackberry Honey Matcha
Hope to see you!!!
04/26/2026
IT'S HAPPENING!!!!! SEE YOU AT 9AM!!
04/26/2026
Good evening Pretzel Fans!!
Join us tomorrow for some delicious treats!!
The Pragel - cream cheese stuffed, everything seasoning topped
Soup: Sausage and Lentil, a powerhouse of flavor and oh so good for you protein!! Get yer beans on!!
COUNTDOWN TO NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY: 1 DAY!!!!!!!! It's tomorrow!!!! What does that mean? We will have free mini pretzels for our customers until we run out!! We hope you will stop by and share this amazing day with us!!!
04/24/2026
Good evening Pretzel Fans!!
Join us tomorrow for our Saturday special!!
Savory: the Salami & Provolone Stuffed, topped with Asiago Cheese and salt then brushed with Garlic Butter. Creamy mustard on the side
Sweet: the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Stuffed
Soup: Chicken and Wild Rice
Countdown to National Pretzel Day: 2 Days!!!!!!
04/24/2026
Good evening Pretzel Fans!!
Join us tomorrow for another delicious new stuffed pretzel and soup
The Cuban and Zuppa Tuscana
Ham and slow roasted pork with swiss and pickles stuffed inside a pretzel and served with creamy mustard sauce on the side
Zuppa Toscana - a hearty Italian American soup featuring sausage, potato and kale in a rich creamy broth
Countdown to National Pretzel Day: 3 days!!!!
04/23/2026
Good evening Pretzel Fans!!
Join us tomorrow for another new stuffed special and soup!!
the Italian Sausage Pretzel dog paired with Minestrone soup!!
Sausage link with provolone cheese wrapped inside a pretzel topped with Asiago, Italian seasoning and salt. Marinara on the side
Countdown to National Pretzel Day: 4 days!!!
04/22/2026
Good evening Pretzel Fans!!
Join us tomorrow for another new stuffed special and soup!!
Garlic Chicken and Cheese accompanied by Italian Wedding soup! A great combination!!
Countdown to National Pretzel Day: 5 days
04/21/2026
Good evening Pretzel Fans!!
Mark your calendar's for the new Spring/ Summer Daily Special and Daily Soup menu!!
We start tomorrow.... Tuesday with the Bacon Cheeseburger and Cheddar Ale soup combo!!
You will just love it!!
Countdown to National Pretzel Day: 6 days
Address
100 W St Charles Road
Lombard, IL
60148
Public transport:
Take the Metra UP-West line to Lombard Station. From there, walk east on St Charles Road for 0.6 miles.
Driving/parking:
From I-355, take exit 29 for St Charles Road and head west. The restaurant will be on your left after 1.2 miles. There is a parking lot available on site for customers.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 5pm |
| Friday |
10am - 5pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 5pm |
| Sunday |
9am - 3pm |
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What people say
Gnarly Knots Pretzel Company is a fast food restaurant that truly stands out from the crowd. What sets them apart is their commitment to homemade everything! From their daily-changing soups to their stuffed pretzels, every item on the menu is made fresh in-house. Speaking of pretzels, Gnarly Knots offers a variety of flavors including Salted, Cheese-Topped, Garlic Parmesan or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel or Pretzel Dogs. Each one is more delicious than the last!
If you're looking for a quick and satisfying snack or meal, Gnarly Knots has got you covered. Their location on W Street Charles Road in Lombard is convenient and easy to find. Plus, with their website gnarlyknots.com, you can easily check out their menu and place an order online.
While they are closed on Sundays and occasionally take a day off during football season (who can blame them?), Gnarly Knots is always worth the visit when they're open. So next time you're in the Western Illinois Suburbs and craving something tasty, be sure to stop by Gnarly Knots Pretzel Company for some homemade goodness!
