Top 25 Pretzel Tattoos – Littered With Garbage

Now a common snack you can pick up on the streets of several major American cities (just like hot dogs), pretzels have a long and storied history. It is quite a contentious issue, but some believe that the doughy baked goods date back to monks in the Early Middle Ages.

You’ll find a wide variety of pretzels throughout the many regions of Germany – there’s sweet and savoury pretzels and some are even made from different flour doughs. One traditional Bavarian meal consists of lye pretzels, Weisswurst sausage and a side of mustard.

Time for a little science fact: the Maillard reaction is what gives pretzels (and even toasted marshmallows) their browned skin and unique flavour.

Pretzels were introduced to the United States through German immigrants in the 18th century. The majority of hard and soft pretzels are produced in Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia are renowned for their unique figure-8 shaped pretzels.

Now that you’ve learned a little more about pretzels, it’s time to get onto the tattoos. LWG presents to you the top 15 (now 25) pretzel tattoos.

Traditional eagle and pretzel tattoo by @aaronfrancione

Abstract pretzel tattoo by @mizi.tattooer

Abstract illustrative pretzel tattoo by @ylevinil

Love heart pretzel tattoo by @carolinederwenttattoo

Neo trad mustard and pretzel tattoo by @dink_ink

Neo trad pretzel tattoo by @morgangatekeeper

Philly style figure-8 pretzel tattoo by @alextattoosnc

Neo trad pretzel and beer tattoo by @zoltan_szente

Updated: April 1, 2021

Neo trad snack queen love heart with pretzels and Cheetos. Tattoo by @lucybluetattoo

Pretzel dragon tattoo by @ggtattoos

Traditional hand and pretzel tattoo by @cody_stocking

Even crabs love pretzels. Tattoo by @gabyunis

Pretzel wiener dog tattoo by @ylevinil

Traditional style pretzel monster tattoo by @dvdmndt

Traditional floral pretzel tattoo by @jennifertroktattoos

Bold blue roses and pretzel tattoo by @ryanxmcd

Traditional pretzel tattoo by @makayla.tattoo