When Publix runs a BOGO, I look for snacks I’ll genuinely want around after the grocery bags are unpacked. These three pretzels and mixes are the deals worth grabbing next time.
Prices were checked at a Publix in Atlanta on October 24; they vary by store and change with each week’s ad.
1. Publix Peanut Butter Pretzels – $5.99
Real peanut butter tucked inside crunchy, salty pretzel shells — the store’s own filled pretzel, and it’s running Buy 1 Get 1 Free through October 27. A 16-oz resealable bag makes these easy to portion out for lunchboxes, afternoon snacking, or tossing in a bag for a long drive.
Taste: The shell gives a satisfying snap, and the peanut butter filling is smooth and rich enough that the sweet-salty balance actually holds. Nothing too intense — this is comfortable, everyday snacking territory, not a novelty act.
Make It Better: The bag reseals cleanly, so I keep one open on the counter and stash the free bag somewhere out of arm’s reach to make it last through the week.
Parting Thoughts: At BOGO pricing, this is the easiest yes in the pretzel aisle right now.
2. Gardetto’s Original Recipe Snack Mix – $3.49
Game-day bowls, road trips, movie nights — Gardetto’s has been filling those gaps since 1932, and it earns its keep. The Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal through October 27 makes it genuinely worth grabbing two bags.
Taste: The garlic rye chips are the star: bold, savory, and just garlicky enough to become a habit. The breadstick pieces and the rest of the mix round things out with solid crunch but let the rye chips carry the whole flavor story.
Make It Better: Pour it into a bowl alongside whatever other crunchy snacks you’ve stocked up on this week — the garlic seasoning is assertive enough to tie a whole spread together.
Parting Thoughts: Garlic snack fans who pick these up at BOGO will find two bags disappear considerably faster than expected.
3. Utz’s Pretzels, Classic, Thins – $4.99
Extra-thin pretzels from a brand that has been baking them since 1921, made in a peanut and tree nut free facility — the simplicity is the whole point. The Buy 2 Get 3 Free deal running through October 27 turns this into a legitimate pantry stock-up.
Taste: Thin, crisp, and straightforwardly salty — no coating, no seasoning blast, just clean pretzel crunch. Each one shatters neatly rather than bending, which makes the texture noticeably lighter than a standard twisted pretzel.
Make It Better: Their slim profile holds up well to thick dips; a sharp cheddar spread or spinach-artichoke makes for a quick, low-effort snack setup that looks more intentional than it is.
Parting Thoughts: Five bags for the price of two is real math, and a plain crunchy pretzel is always the right call when the rest of the spread is already bold.
