Where to get a free pretzel on National Pretzel Day

What better way to celebrate National Pretzel Day than with a free soft pretzel?

Two local bakeries are dishing out the sweet and salty treats for no cost on National Pretzel Day on Friday, April 26.

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SMALES PRETZEL BAKERY

Smales Pretzel Bakery, at 210 Xenia Ave. in Dayton, is giving away one free pretzel per customer. There is no purchase necessary.

Smales said they recommend calling ahead if you plan on buying more than a few pretzel on Pretzel Day.

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Smales Pretzels Bakery is a fifth-generation family owned bakery. The business was founded by owner Emma Smales’ German-born great-great grandfather Rudie Schaaf in 1895, and was later refined by his daughter (for whom she is named).

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Credit: Emma Smales

Credit: Emma Smales

Philly Pretzel Factory, located at 1063 S. Main St. in Centerville, is also giving out piping hot pretzels at no cost in Centerville for Free Pretzel Day.

While their pretzels are not free, Auntie Anne's pretzel shop is offering a special deal for National Pretzel Day.

Buy any pretzel item and get an Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel for free Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28.

The offer will be available for anyone to access on the company's website and will be added to Pretzel Perks app user accounts. Sign up for the rewards program at www.auntieannes.com.

If you want to make your office happy, here is a group deal. Get $25 off $100 online catering orders with promo code NPD25 now until 4/26 in celebration of National Pretzel Day.

Do you know of another National Pretzel Day deal? Send the details to contact@dayton.com or message us on Facebook.

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