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The first commercial bakery in the United States was started here in Pennsylvania, in Lititz, Lancaster County to be exact. Julius Sturgis and his family founded Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 1861.
Pennsylvania represents 80% of the nation’s pretzel production. Snyder’s of Hanover, based in Hanover, PA, is consistently one of the best-selling brands nationwide.
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With summer around the corner, today might not have been the best day to glorify this carb rich treat. But how can you beat free?
That’s right. In honor of National Pretzel Day, Philly Pretzel Factory, Auntie Anne’s and Wetzel’s Pretzels are all major chains offering deals and freebies to celebrate the holiday.
Aside from the main names, there plenty of places to get a good pretzel: regular, bite size, or stuffed! Here are six pretzel places you cannot pass up!
National Pretzel Day: Six Soft Pretzel Places in Philly You Can’t Pass Up! was originally published on rnbphilly.com
1. Rowhome Coffee
2. Pretzel Workz
Pretzel Workz
Social: @pretzelworkz
Open 1pm-8pm
1250 point breeze ave Philadelphia, PA 19146
Orders 267-746-7173
Online Ordering – http://www.pretzelworkz.com
3. Blazin’ Flavors
Blazin’ Flavors: The King of Gourmet Pretzels
Social: @BlazinFlavors
Open 2-8:30pm
4. Miller’s Twist
Miller’s Twist : Home of the Philly Cheesesteak Pretzel
Social: @millerstwist
Open: 8a-3:30p / 8a-5p
Reading Terminal Market
Phone: 215-923-1723
5. Tasty Twisters Bakery
Tasty Twisters Bakery
Social: @tastytwisters
6. Center City Pretzel Co.
Center City Pretzel Co.
Social: centercitypretzelcoinc
Open: 6-11am
816 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-463-5664