A & A Soft Pretzels twisting favorites for nearly a century

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) -- A & A Soft Pretzels started in a South Philadelphia basement in 1929. Nearly, 100 years later the third and fourth generation of the Panara family are using the same recipe and delivering tasty snacks across the region.

The pretzels are made in Camden and come in all shapes and sizes including the classic Philly style. There are footballs, pumpkins and the Phillies P for the playoffs. They make different flavors like cinnamon and everything seasoning.

When the pandemic hit the business pivoted, adding gluten free to the menu and opening its first store in Oaklyn, N.J. The shop sells all the different creations made in Camden along with its gluten free options. They also serve cheesesteak stuffed pretzels, pepperoni and cheese pretzolis and breakfast sandwiches.

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Camden Bakery: 1100 North 32nd Street, Camden, NJ 08105
Oaklyn shop: 511 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ 08107
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