The Petoskey Pretzel Co. will celebrate National Pretzel Day on April 26, begun in 1983, by serving pretzels hot and fresh from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. They serve regular and specialty freshly made and soft-baked pretzels made from a secret recipe made in-house and hand-rolled from scratch every day, using all natural, American-made ingredients. Soft-baked varieties include sweet, savory and artisan, along with more than a dozen dips and sauces to satisfy any palate. A variety of beverages includes the fan-favorite ICEE.

            Owners Dave Reppen and Lisa Kaniewski own two locations, one in downtown Traverse City and the original location in Petoskey. The story is that Kaniewski was a math teacher for 30 years, hence the schoolhouse-inspired decor inside the shop. Upon entering, guests are greeted with a math problem and are entered to win a prize if they answered correctly.

            A pretzel is a type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly shaped into a twisted knot. Pretzels originated in Europe, as the story goes, among monks in the early Middle Ages. The name means “small reward”.

Locations: 102 S. Union, Traverse City; 200 Petoskey St., Petoskey. For more information, call 231-252-2414 or visit PetoskeyPretzelCo.com.