It’s hard not to visit Alpine Helen and not indulge in all the traditional German fare that peppers the city. (Sidebar: in case you’re looking to taste a true Helen staple, make sure to check out this delicious fried cheese cafe.) This bakery has been around for quite some time and is a must-visit for anyone passing through Helen, Georgia. You might think you know pretzels, but once you visit this bakery and cafe, you’ll have a whole new appreciation.

If you’re looking for one of the best pretzels this side of the Mississippi, then look no further than Hofer’s Bakery.
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It’s only right that in Downtown Helen you’ll find an authentic German bakery whipping up some of the best traditional breads, pretzels, and baked goods around.
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Hofer’s Bakery was opened by Horst and Gerda Hofer, who came from Germany in the late 1950s as bakery aficionados.
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After working in other bakeries within Atlanta, it wasn’t until the 1970’s that the Hofer’s decided to open their very own bakery.
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Today, Hofer’s Bakery offers up traditional German fare, but one of the most delightful elements of the bakery and cafe are the freshly baked pretzels.
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Not only can you grab a few gigantic, hand-twisted pretzels from the bakery to take home and slather in mustard…
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…but also you can indulge in their pretzel rolls, sometimes loaded with Knackwurst, sometimes loaded with Bratwurst.
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It’s only right that a true hometown bakery in Alpine Helen serves up the most delicious pretzels in the neighborhood.
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Visiting Hofer’s, you’ll find freshly baked European cakes, pastries, and Old World breads that are made on-site and oh-so-delicious.
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Head on over to Hofer’s and enjoy fresh, soft, salted pretzels, hand-twisted into pure perfection.
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How To Get Here: 8661 N Main St., Helen, GA 30545

Hours of Operation: Bakery Store Hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed on Wednesdays. Cafe Hours from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To learn more about Hofer’s Cafe in Helen, visit the website or Facebook Page.

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