Soft pretzels in Toronto make the perfect snack. Pair them with a dipping sauce at a local bar or restaurant or go direct to the source and eat them fresh out of the oven from a local bakery.

Here my picks for the top soft pretzels in Toronto.

Montmartre Bakery
This Scarborough bakery has been dishing out European style baked goods since 1970. Among a wide selection of breads and strudels you'll find their homemade soft pretzels ($0.85).

Amsterdam Brewhouse
Find the Amsterdam Pretzel ($6) at this lakeside brewpub. It's topped with flaked sea salt and served with grainy mustard for dipping.

Bier Markt
The Bavarian Pretzels (1 for $3 or 2 for $5) at this beer-focused pub with five locations in the GTA is best consumed along with a pint of Hefeweizen.

Dimpflmeier Bakery
This German bakery in Etobicoke makes hand-crafted pretzels ($1.50) topped with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

Mill Street Beer Hall
This Distillery District beer hall has the priciest pretzel on this list. Their Giant Pretzel ($12) comes with spicy horseradish mustard and a baked cheese dip.

Photo by Jesse Milns.