What Is a Pretzel Boli?

The Short Answer

A Pretzel Boli is a stromboli-style rolled sandwich made with soft pretzel dough instead of regular bread dough. It's stuffed with melted mozzarella and ham, rolled tight, baked until golden, and finished with coarse salt on the crust — then served with your choice of marinara sauce or cheddar cheese sauce for dipping.

JoJo's invented it. You'll find imitations elsewhere, but the original Pretzel Boli comes from 17 West Main Street in Elizabethville, PA.

How Is It Different from a Regular Stromboli?

A traditional stromboli uses pizza or bread dough — soft and chewy, similar to what you'd find on a sub roll. The Pretzel Boli swaps that dough for soft pretzel dough, which changes everything:

• The crust: Golden brown with coarse salt — distinctly pretzel, not bread. Slightly firmer on the outside, pillowy on the inside.
• The flavor: Pretzel dough has a subtle malty, slightly savory character that you don't get with regular bread dough.
• The dipping sauce: Regular stromboli usually comes with marinara. The Pretzel Boli gives you a choice: marinara or warm cheddar cheese sauce. The cheddar option is a game-changer.

What's Inside a Pretzel Boli?

The classic JoJo's Pretzel Boli is filled with:

• Melted mozzarella cheese
• Ham

It's a simple, honest filling — the pretzel dough is the star. The mozzarella melts into the crust and the ham adds just enough saltiness to balance the pretzel exterior.

What Does It Come With?

Your Pretzel Boli comes with your choice of dipping sauce:

• Marinara sauce — the classic Italian pairing
• Cheddar cheese sauce — the fan favorite

Both work. If it's your first Pretzel Boli, try the cheddar.

How Do I Order One?

The Pretzel Boli is on the JoJo's menu as a stromboli variety — you'll find it listed as the Pretzel Boli or Pretzo Boli. You can:

• Order online through SliceLife
• Call us at 717-362-3064
• Stop in at 17 West Main Street, Elizabethville, PA — open 7 days a week

Can I Get It in Different Sizes?

Yes — like other stromboli at JoJo's, the Pretzel Boli is available in multiple sizes. Check the current menu online or call to confirm sizing and pricing.

Why Is It So Popular?

The Pretzel Boli has become one of JoJo's most recognizable menu items for a simple reason: there's nothing else quite like it. The combination of pretzel crust, melted mozzarella, and ham with a cheddar dipping sauce hits a completely different note than regular pizza or a regular stromboli. It's the kind of thing people drive to Elizabethville specifically for.

Since launching, search interest in “pretzel boli” has grown over 350% year-over-year — and most of those searches lead right back to JoJo's.