<p>Originally created by Italian monks in 610 AD as a reward for children who learned their prayers, the word Pretzel translates to mean “little rewards.” It would not be until the 1800’s that the Pennsylvania Dutch would introduce the Pretzel to the United States with its popularity taking off in Chicago, New York City, and Philadelphia. Currently the average American consumes two pounds of pretzels per year. Support this $550 million dollar industry by stopping by the MIXX lounge to try our soft pretzel with house mustard and cheese sauces!</p>