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Soft pretzels, an essential Philly food

The twisty, crunchy, doughy treat is a tradition in Philadelphia, and the Center City Soft Pretzel Company churns out tens of thousands of pretzels a week. Correspondent Susan Spencer checks out their salty allure.

Published May 17, 2026, 1:55 PM

Updated May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM3.4K

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Soft pretzels, an essential Philly food

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