Flavour Report with Derek Goforth: Knot Just Pretzels offers quirky comfort food choice in Geraldton

West Australian

05-06-2025

If you're on the hunt for a spot that pays homage to good old-fashioned German baking — without skimping on quality or comfort — look no further than the newly opened Knot Just Pretzels Bakehouse on Durlacher Street.
I was lucky enough to stop by just before their grand opening on Sunday. This place is a carb-lover's dream come true. I had the privilege of trying a range of things.
The Sweet Cinnamon pretzel was a hug in pastry form — pillowy soft with a sweet cinnamon dusting that had me reminiscing about family bake days. It's sweet enough to satisfy but not so sugary that you can't justify ordering another.
The blueberry bagel was delightfully chewy and full of fruity flavour, perfect for slathering with the generous dollops of butter or cream cheese that come on the side. At between $8-$10 the bagels and pretzels are more than decent value for money, especially when they are straight out of the oven.
The Damper of the Day was a comforting nod to the classics, offering a rustic loaf and muffin that were perfect alongside a coffee (or two).
The Pretzelwurst was a sausage delight wrapped in that signature pretzel dough. Salty, savory, and just the right amount of chewiness, it was the perfect snack to accompany a cold drink. At just $5 I felt this was a real bargain, again it was fresh and warm and went so well with my drink.
For a meal that's built to share — or to indulge on your own — the Brot Box at $25 was unbeatable, featuring a selection of bread, bagel, focaccia, plus butter, cream cheese, and a variety of sauces and sides, all beautifully presented and ready to pair with a soft drink or non-alcoholic beer (yes they sell zero-alcohol beer too!) It's the kind of platter that turns a simple lunch into a laid-back feast.
And finally the Loaded Potato was a comfort food revelation, with creamy mashed potato, toppings galore, and enough heartiness to fill even the emptiest of of our family's stomachs.
Logistically, parking is simple with the IGA carpark just a few metres away, so you can shop and grab your takeaway without any fuss.
Brie-Anne and Cameron Williams who run the place are friendly and make the experience really worthwhile, no request was too complex for them and they really value honest feedback.
There's plenty of seating, and the ambience is spot on.
I would 100 per cent recommend a visit. The place is quirky and out of the ordinary — just what Geraldton needs.