National Pretzel Day 2019: Where To Celebrate In NYC

This story was reported by Lucy Nichols

NEW YORK – A celebration of America's favorite salty bread snack is being held across the country on National Pretzel Day, which falls on April 26. Plenty of New York City bars and bakeries will be serving them up.

People first started making pretzels because of Lent, when observers abstained from meat, dairy or eggs.

At first pretzels were baked like a squishy bread during the middle ages and were seen as a symbol of good luck.

Rumor has it the pilgrims had them on their ships. For certain, German immigrants had them when they immigrated to the U.S.

Here are some good places to celebrate Friday:

Sigmund's Pretzels
230 Park Ave.
Who knew that pretzels come in different flavors? Truffle cheddar, garlic, parsley, feta olive and cinnamon raisin are among the choices at Sigmunds.

City Bakery
3 West 18th St.
A twist on the famously twisted snack: The City Bakery serves the Pretzel Croissant.

Reichenbach Hall
5 West 37th St.
CityGuideNY says you can "practically fit your entire head through" this restaurant's Giant Bavarian Pretzel