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Introduced to the Philadelphia region by Pennsylvania Dutch settlers in the 18th century, pretzels quickly became, and have stayed, a favorite local snack. (Photo by J. Varney for GPTMC)

Today, April 26, is National Pretzel Day.

All day, you can head to any Philly Pretzel Factory or Center City Soft Pretzel Co. location for a FREE soft pretzel.

Fun fact: according to the U.S. Pretzel Museum, the average Philadelphian consumes about twelve times as many pretzels as the national average.

As gratifying as traditional pretzels — soft, chewy dough hand-twisted and baked to a golden honey brown, sprinkled with coarse salt — are, Philadelphia’s gourmet dining scene offers pretzels in many deliciously inventive versions that are impossible to pass up.

Check out our top picks for gourmet pretzels in Philadelphia, from warm soft pretzel nibs with creamy cheddar sauce to pretzel-crusted chicken fingers to deep fried pretzel bites, right here.

And be sure to check out Philly Pretzel Factory CEO on CBS’ Undercover Boss tomorrow, April 27, at 8 p.m.

Philly Pretzel Factory [Official Site]
Center City Soft Pretzel Co. [Official Site]