Toronto’s New Pretzel Revolution | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

A Toronto food innovator is reinventing the soft pretzel with a bold new “Toronto-style” twist, blending global flavors and local ingredients into a chewy, soft masterpiece. Alex Marcus, who quit his corporate job to chase this dream, draws inspiration from Philly, Bavaria, and even mall pretzels to create a pretzel that mirrors the city’s multicultural soul. Featuring dips like pandan-coconut cream and hot horseradish mustard, Gemini Pretzel is popping up at Halo Brewery and soon at festivals and farmers’ markets — poised to become Toronto’s next food sensation. Listen in comfort:Get a…