The Family Behind Philly’s Favorite Soft Pretzels

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  • @GKMLM
    @GKMLM ปีที่แล้ว +604

    They've recently closed due to a fire. Philadelphians, we needs this institution back! Please support their gofundme.

    • @dougluba8390
      @dougluba8390 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Done! They’re about 2/3 of the way there, let’s get them there!

    • @bliffwerld6688
      @bliffwerld6688 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I just saw this and was getting in my car to take the two hour ride 😮

    • @jnaar8458
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  • @jaymz168
    @jaymz168 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hands down the best pretzels in Philly! Stopping by in the early morning and getting them warm straight out the oven is one of life's simple pleasures.

  • @TheSorcererAhrimanahsul
    @TheSorcererAhrimanahsul ปีที่แล้ว +162

    If the shop owner reads this I want to give My condolences on the loss of your father
    And I Love how you're keeping the business going well done. If I'm ever up in Philly I will find this store.

    • @jimmike8029
      @jimmike8029 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most definitely, every other party I attend, there's Philly pretzels.

  • @ItzBwo
    @ItzBwo ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Please please please never change what ya'll do. Since the day I was born these pretzels have been in my life and I hope it's part of my kids, and their kids to come!

  • @emma5339
    @emma5339 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Growing up in Philly, every Tuesday in grade school was soft pretzel Tuesday. At recess, if you left a quarter on your desk, post recess you were left a soft pretzel. Yummmmm miss it

    • @mrdpdjr
      @mrdpdjr ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We got em for .10
      Could get max 3 in school

    • @tynao2029
      @tynao2029 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeh the school pretzels were okay lol. I much preferred the Orange drink and chocolate milks from Hy-point dairy

    • @thomaskiely-oz4bp
      @thomaskiely-oz4bp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I went to catholic school.price was 5 cents.i am 71

  • @Jo-un6es
    @Jo-un6es ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Now this is some good rep. I mean they serve all kinds of folks, they serve their community by keeping the prices low, and they stick true to the recipe with no shortcuts.
    We need to showcase more of these kinds of businesses. Keep it up Vice!

  • @bradtomlin7387
    @bradtomlin7387 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My favorite food to eat when I was little was a Philadelphia soft pretzel and now a 40 year old my favorite thing to eat is still a Philadelphia soft pretzel. I love with all my heart. Makes my day better every day!! Yum

  • @piplup10203854
    @piplup10203854 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    The owner is a huge representation of kindness and hard working diligence. I love that she says over and over again that the 70 cents bagels they make are people's meals for themselves or their families and even though she could probably charge more and people would pay that, she still does that. I personally feel like if we can do those things to help others we should and this lady represents the best of that by keeping true to her father's dream and what that food represents. I wish her the best truly for all time. Keep doing that because people need to know someone out there is willing to to put the time and effort into providing something they can rely on to help them get through their days ☺ sometimes it's all someone needs.

    • @thanosperl5451
      @thanosperl5451 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's an honor for any customer to come through your door, especially ones that show up every morning. This owner has it right.

    • @piplup10203854
      @piplup10203854 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thanosperl5451 Yes, I absolutely agree with that. It's so nice to see an Owner feel that way. I truly wish we had more people like this in the world. You're absolutely right ☺

    • @ElizabethT45
      @ElizabethT45 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thanosperl5451 Definitely. She's feeding a whole community in a loving way and not looking for just profit. This is what I love about family-owned restaurants and the way they feel about their customers.

  • @Ansxo
    @Ansxo ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Omg I cant wait until I go to PHILLY next month (I’m from Berks County). You guys definitely are on my list Erica. Thank you so much for this video this was amazing. God bless you. Your dad is so proud of you! This is amazing!!!!! ❤

  • @joesmith6972
    @joesmith6972 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Came for some pretzel goodness. Stayed for the impressive owner and her operation. Very inspiring.

    • @shshskateproductions2250
      @shshskateproductions2250 ปีที่แล้ว

      She throws away food that can be donated. Typical Republican who only caters to one kind.

    • @joesmith6972
      @joesmith6972 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@shshskateproductions2250 Maybe you should fill the void and start your own pretzel company that gives away everything to those you feel are entitled. You can call it Piss Poor Profit Pretzels.
      Good luck. Reality is going to suck though.

    • @shshskateproductions2250
      @shshskateproductions2250 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joesmith6972 sorry you are easily triggered. You wouldn't last ten minutes in a working environment.

    • @joesmith6972
      @joesmith6972 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shshskateproductions2250 You're lecturing the wrong person about working environments. Stay in your lane and stick to making skateboarding videos.

    • @shshskateproductions2250
      @shshskateproductions2250 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joesmith6972 I get you have nothing going on in life. It doesn't mean you have to take it out on me. I do pay your bills after all.

  • @B_ready4671
    @B_ready4671 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That middle knot is heaven😇...as a kid living in South Philly a treat was this pretzel & a water ice..and then somebody started topping the pretzel w/ pizza sauce and toppings & ya got'a pizza pretzel!

  • @Youngapollo47
    @Youngapollo47 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    people always know about our cheesesteaks but i really believe philly has the best pretzels in the world. god bless her and her family, truly a staple of the city

    • @Dark-ts3ox
      @Dark-ts3ox ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Have you ever eaten a Brezn/Brezel outside the USA?

    • @quincee3376
      @quincee3376 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Philly italian hoagies >>>>>

  • @missolesoul
    @missolesoul ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I grew up in Philly. We even had "pretzel day". every week at school. There is nothing like a Philly pretzell

    • @stoofyboof4399
      @stoofyboof4399 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember in elementary school, the bus driver brought a big bag from Philly Pretzel Factory and gave every kid a free pretzel on the last day of school, he was amazing lol

    • @phlydude
      @phlydude ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We used to have daily recess snack - pretzel and juice. From 1st through 8th grade in Catholic grade-school. We'd get pretzels delivered in the AM and 7th/8th graders who volunteered for the pretzel duty would take the pretzels and divide them up and put them in bins by classroom depending on who paid for the snack that week and deliver them to the room during the 1st class (religion). We also used to get cartons of orange drink from Rosenberger's to go along with the pretzels. 10:00 - 10:15A every day bathroom break and snacks for our recess. Thinking back now to being a 6 yr old having a whole soft pretzel and 8 oz of orange drink, it was a bit absurd but many of us did it.

  • @yutsylavong215
    @yutsylavong215 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    With hot spicy mustard and a Italian water ice, never gets old 😂

  • @morganclark8221
    @morganclark8221 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Few things are as good as a fresh, warm soft pretzel with big chunks of salt!!! Yum!!

  • @EliteSports24
    @EliteSports24 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Erika seems like an unbelievable human and the definition of world class family ran food business. Great storytelling as always, Munchies. I’m hungry for a pretzel now

  • @fabiansierra7622
    @fabiansierra7622 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    17 bucks for 20 pretzels and a mustard? That’s great value

  • @CreativeJYN
    @CreativeJYN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So inspired by this wonderful lady and her supportive network.

  • @Joenoblocks
    @Joenoblocks ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been going here since I was a lil kid I’m over 40 now and it is sad to see them closed after all these years I remember when they were 6 for a $1 now prices have gone up so much they were barley affording ingredients and 2 for a $1 at time of closing we here in Philly need this iconic piece of Philly back asap for sure and I hope somehow we could help them keep this gem alive

  • @semp7861
    @semp7861 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    there is NOTHING I like more than a fresh, warm, soft pretzel

  • @yotaiji012
    @yotaiji012 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    A true family business! I’m definitely gonna check this place out.

  • @alexv6462
    @alexv6462 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Closed due to fire, unfortunately :( Everyone should support them in coming back through their GoFundMe!!!

  • @sophiaisabelle027
    @sophiaisabelle027 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    We love to see more videos like this. We will keep supporting this channel no matter what.

  • @bhappy5510
    @bhappy5510 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is wonderful. I love this story. THIS IS WHAT A FAMILY SHOULD BE !!!

  • @chinchilla_desperado
    @chinchilla_desperado ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Props for takin care of your pops legacy-- and building on it too.

  • @jtf267
    @jtf267 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awww... my son was in philadelphia for over 3 yrs and we visited often. Missed the chance to try the pretzels. They look fantastic. Yum

  • @brianmoody2549
    @brianmoody2549 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keep the faith and the history alive by keeping your baking style as it’s always been . You want everyone have the same tastes as it always been,that idea to run a business that’s what will keep the people happy and coming back.

  • @SurfTomas
    @SurfTomas ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is amazing.. Congrats on 42 years

  • @henrycooks1883
    @henrycooks1883 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wish they had showed making the pretzels, now I want a pretzel.

  • @CA2SD
    @CA2SD ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love pretzels. I must try these! The fact that there's so much history and love behind it...

  • @EenaJay
    @EenaJay ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Philly! ❤️
    I'll definitely stop by to support her business.

  • @johngenova3849
    @johngenova3849 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You gotta love this gal. Good on ya. Wish I could stop by for some of your enthusiasm and a nice pretzel. In Fla. too long of a ride, lol

  • @enricojaun2880
    @enricojaun2880 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I remember when WAWA switched to their fake pretzels. it was a sad day. I love when I can get the real deal!

  • @wearelosingit5835
    @wearelosingit5835 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I grew up in Philadelphia.. loved the pretzels right up to the point that I say a sales person on street picking his noise on the corner or Cottman

  • @Rahim1969
    @Rahim1969 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There was a pretzel spot on Frankford Avenue past York street that was there for years no idea what happened to them I used to be able 50 pretzels for 20 bucks, also the pretzel store at Pennsuaken Flea Market they used to do all their pretzels by hand was a great pretzel but Philly pretzels are the best in the world hands down.

  • @jessss27
    @jessss27 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is wonderful ... Philly pride!!

  • @roygbiv5164
    @roygbiv5164 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember a few wild - eyed nights in Philly, clutching a warm, soft pretzel like it was the last thing to eat on earth!

  • @si_quest
    @si_quest ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Soft pretzel with Parmesan has to be one of the greatest snacks ever

    • @robertvega3078
      @robertvega3078 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love it with the melted orange cheese

  • @Oisdead
    @Oisdead ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is AMERICA! I swear if the Media and People paid attention that all the good that comes out of America we all be in a much better space. Everyone is stuck on what makes us different but forgets about what makes us strong. Imagine the force we would be if we paid attention to what really matters.

  • @Melisblessed
    @Melisblessed ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this place. Whoever I make it to south Philly I try to stop by. They are super nice. Best customer service.

  • @paulvigg
    @paulvigg ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My first job in high school was selling these pretzels at Veterans Stadium. They were 15 cents each. Two for a quarter!

  • @johnaedavis9755
    @johnaedavis9755 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤️❤️❤️ CCSP!!!! The BEST ever, been coming sine I was a kid. I’m now 37. See you guys 2mw. God Bless🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😭

  • @bigmountain7561
    @bigmountain7561 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to buy mine on the Boulevard, one time it was just when Byberry shut down and I couldn’t get any until they got them off the median. I miss my hot pretzels with a cold mustard. Like Poison Pete used to say in Roxborough!!!

  • @MetalsirenIXI
    @MetalsirenIXI ปีที่แล้ว

    3:22 awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww That sweet baby boy

  • @MrArtVendelay
    @MrArtVendelay ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So for years, in fact decades, i would buy 5 bags containing 4 or 5 pretzles for $1.00/bag at the bottom of the off ramps of I-95 in Philly. Other spots too. Grant and Roosevelt Blvd and along the Blvd were a few sellers. Also by the Tacony-Palmyra Br. Haven't been that way for a while. Were you the source of all those bag vendors?

  • @Retired88M
    @Retired88M ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember buying these pretzels from the street vendors in the grassy area between lanes in Roosevelt Blvd back in the early 80’s when I was driving truck thru the area

  • @yaszit2210
    @yaszit2210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s nothing like standing in that line to get the first batch…. 😋 ❤

  • @dogeared100
    @dogeared100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hubby from Philly brings these home to CT any chace he gets. ❤

  • @dinopulgarin2530
    @dinopulgarin2530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ANY CEO with the sleeves cut off is a BOSS

  • @GKMLM
    @GKMLM 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Update: They’re reopening on Monday April 1st at 6am! LFG!!!

  • @josephritterman2940
    @josephritterman2940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Delicious, I have had these!
    The absolute best!!

  • @killercaos123
    @killercaos123 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I will happily take a soft pretzel 9/10. It’s has a giant mouth feel in comparison to a hard pretzel. It’s so much better

  • @Gladtobeleaving
    @Gladtobeleaving 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So. Phila. boy living in N. Jersey now; any news on when they'll reopen? Facebook page doesn't seem to have anything since last october.

  • @MrArtVendelay
    @MrArtVendelay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the knot in the Phila style pretzels.

  • @kylem8127
    @kylem8127 ปีที่แล้ว

    Facts. Frequently have gone there before 6 am to get em hot. Awesome people.

  • @68hoffman
    @68hoffman ปีที่แล้ว +4

    living in a city where fast food is all we know ..we have little in family owned places ..i envy places like those ...i'm off to white castles :)

    • @GilgameshEthics
      @GilgameshEthics ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've learned that every city has interesting family owned spots. Some little towns don't. But every city over 100,000 is going to have interesting people making interesting things. Do a little research, a little exploring, and you will find some cool stuff. I know it's hard sometimes with life but it pays off.

    • @einundsiebenziger5488
      @einundsiebenziger5488 ปีที่แล้ว

      Replacing single commas with multiple fullstops serves no other purpose than making your sentences harder to read and look silly.

  • @lcc726
    @lcc726 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Philly representing!! ❤️

  • @LeftyRed
    @LeftyRed ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome story. May you continue to prosper.

  • @alexanderwolfe3016
    @alexanderwolfe3016 ปีที่แล้ว

    This place used to be open late night maybe around 12-4am. Had so many of their pretzels during grad school.

  • @zzizahacallar
    @zzizahacallar ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless her that's why her business is thriving ❤

  • @Tusskie
    @Tusskie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This place and federal pretzels, which uses to be on federal street are my two favorite pretzel places. Only one is still local.

  • @ro.3645
    @ro.3645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live mad close to here, I need to trekk over. The hours I be thinking I want a pretzel are never aligned with their operation hours 😅

  • @rudevalve
    @rudevalve ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Certified Gold!!!!!!

  • @hamsandler2
    @hamsandler2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice another spot to visit when I'm in Philly

  • @chadheydt8221
    @chadheydt8221 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You must have found the 11 nice people in Philadelphia😅 City of Brotherly Love My Ass😂

  • @AtortAerials
    @AtortAerials ปีที่แล้ว

    My mouth is watering dang it! 70 cents too wowing ups to them for keeping it real! 🤤

  • @ShawnC.W-King
    @ShawnC.W-King ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This Is Beautiful ❤️

  • @lycanwarlord
    @lycanwarlord ปีที่แล้ว +4

    and now i want pretzels. thanks munchies.

  • @2katkitty
    @2katkitty 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    THEY ARE BACK UP AND RUNNING AS OF APRIL 1, 2024 (no fooling 😆)

  • @johnmccarthy6775
    @johnmccarthy6775 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had many of these pretzels, they're great

  • @argaen21
    @argaen21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks munchies. Very interesting video!

  • @empresslonnie1love391
    @empresslonnie1love391 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Somebody that have roots in North Philly and South Philly. Yes come here early in the morning at this warm delicious AZz 🥨 .

  • @Sonasic
    @Sonasic ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Food :German
    Machine: Italian
    People : American
    Hotel: Trivago

  • @stevensinger8486
    @stevensinger8486 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @tyreekcounts2590
    @tyreekcounts2590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Philly culture ❤❤

  • @1962LIBBY
    @1962LIBBY ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply the best. It’s its own food group. Tastier sitting in 100 degrees sold along Roosevelt Blvd.

  • @NEVERHAVEHIGHEXPECTATIONS
    @NEVERHAVEHIGHEXPECTATIONS ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to hear about the fire, now the waitlist makes sense.
    As soon as you all get back up and running, I will order!!!

  • @dozergarnaat8008
    @dozergarnaat8008 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome story keep it up

  • @johnmajane3731
    @johnmajane3731 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember eating those years ago, good stuff.

  • @Drea_A
    @Drea_A ปีที่แล้ว

    Those look INCREDIBLE

  • @lhvent
    @lhvent ปีที่แล้ว

    Bless this family

  • @celticzidd
    @celticzidd ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the fact that is a genuine family business. Work with love and Passion

  • @coris3436
    @coris3436 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been going there for 30 years, hope they come back

  • @matthewblakeney
    @matthewblakeney ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I ever get up to philly I know where i'm going to get a pretzel.

  • @sdm12342002
    @sdm12342002 ปีที่แล้ว

    How great would it be to work there (aside from the 3:30 AM start time)? Philly pretzels and Buddy comes to visit daily!

  • @glennevitt5250
    @glennevitt5250 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love This Show 😎

  • @liveyourlife318
    @liveyourlife318 ปีที่แล้ว

    I 🥨🥨 DO LOVE THIS PLACE...BEN FRANKLIN CLOSED DOWN IN LATE 90'S....THIS PLACE IS THE BEST PRETZEL FOR A LONG TIME NOW🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨

  • @shawnfoodfever
    @shawnfoodfever ปีที่แล้ว

    authentic family Recipes 😍😍😋😋

  • @F.E.Olivieri
    @F.E.Olivieri ปีที่แล้ว

    They are the best!!!!

  • @patrickmunger3053
    @patrickmunger3053 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRAVO!

  • @nunukalataria
    @nunukalataria ปีที่แล้ว

    First I was so happy to see TH-cam headline and thought finally I got good recipe, because they looked so great, then I got frustrated and disappointed not to see recipe itself, and in a couple of minutes realized, that it supposed to be family recipe and you want to keep this in secret, which is fine. Great job, hopefully no one suffered from fire. Get back to the busyness soon.

  • @garybonner-l6c
    @garybonner-l6c ปีที่แล้ว

    love then ending...grew up in Juniata...north cath .....we can fight with the best but its always hometown ......

  • @coljar100
    @coljar100 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this lady

  • @Hateweek1984
    @Hateweek1984 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Philly pretzels! Are fucking fire!!i hope they're good now! This is "what" makes America great!

  • @presidentanp
    @presidentanp ปีที่แล้ว

    My uncle is in philly, next time I visit I’m getting a pretzel!!

  • @saucekatoosh8664
    @saucekatoosh8664 ปีที่แล้ว

    Come on down!!! It’s good stuff! 😂😂😂

  • @Dexterity_Jones
    @Dexterity_Jones ปีที่แล้ว

    What a bad ass story, such a fantastic institution

  • @black_heart_gaming583
    @black_heart_gaming583 ปีที่แล้ว

    Someone spoke about the GoFundme I'm all for that but when I look I see multiple for Center City Pretzel Co.

  • @stlbricks
    @stlbricks ปีที่แล้ว

    A gem

  • @br0wnskiin22
    @br0wnskiin22 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buddy !!! ❤❤❤