Who doesn't love a spectacularly satisfying fresh pretzel?

A post shared by Art Stiefel (@artstiefel) on Feb 7, 2016 at 4:06pm PST

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The smell alone of a freshly baked pretzel is impossible to resist -- you know what I mean if you've ever been to practically any mall in the world ever.

A post shared by D.J. Hayes (@djleavesvegas) on Feb 25, 2017 at 10:52am PST

And that gorgeous sight of a soft, chewy pretzel topped with a sprinkle of that crunchy, flaky Kosher salt is almost too much sometimes...

A post shared by Laura O'Brien (@josephinesfeast) on Apr 15, 2015 at 5:14pm PDT

Is there anything more perfect than a classic twisted pretzel? I think not.

A post shared by theangelrivera (@theangelrivera) on Feb 15, 2014 at 6:44pm PST

Exhibit B:

A post shared by Wild Garden Foods (@wildgardenfoods) on Apr 26, 2017 at 6:46pm PDT

Don't forget the dip:

A post shared by Michelle Cordero (@itsmichelle.c) on Jan 21, 2016 at 1:34pm PST

Then again, who can forget about a stupendous, perfectly sweet cinnamon sugar pretzel?

A post shared by Heather Mary (@heather.vandivier) on Jan 30, 2016 at 8:51pm PST

Or a savory one -- especially when there's some kind of cheese baked on top to give it that extra delightfully browned crunch.

A post shared by Cady (@cadydoesntsharefood) on Apr 19, 2017 at 9:55am PDT

Or maybe you prefer the kind that's so laden with cheese that it's ridiculously gooey on top:

A post shared by Robert Lizza (@bob_lizza) on Apr 23, 2017 at 5:33pm PDT

PIZZA PRETZEL? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME. I NEED ONE.

A post shared by Amendment 21 (@amendment_21) on Apr 25, 2017 at 6:17pm PDT

WOW. This is truly the perfect meal...

A post shared by Hoops by Nana (@hoopsbynana) on Apr 26, 2017 at 5:11pm PDT

Got a sweet tooth? Don't forget about dessert!

A post shared by candyliciousofrandolph (@candyliciousofrandolph) on Nov 9, 2016 at 9:38am PST

All pretzels are delicious. Be sure to enjoy your favorite variety!

A post shared by Miho Hayama (@mihopdx) on Apr 14, 2017 at 4:02pm PDT