Sigmund Pretzelshop in the East Village

Pretzels, pretzels, pretzels!  Down in the lower part of the East Village it’s pretzel paradise on Avenue B. You’ll find sweet ones, spicy ones, and toasty ones, with flavors like Caramel Pecan, Garlic Parsley, Gruyere Paprika, Jalapeno Cheddar, Cinnamon Raisin, and more.  

Lina Kulchinsky was a pastry chef and had done many things with flavors, but four months ago she decided to finally begin to explore the world of the pretzel she loved.  She was attracted to its’ versatile shape and it’s ability to be sweet and savory and was determined to make sure every New Yorker had the chance to taste the kind of pretzel tasted in Switzerland. 

After opening Sigmund Pretzel everyone asked for a spicy choice so she marched into the  bodegas in the area and grabbed as many chilies as she could find and began to meld flavors together.  The seven chilies of Serrano, Chipotle, Guajillo, Chile Molado, Jalapeno, Costeno, and Pasilla are mixed in the dough and baked.  The twist is then brushed with oil and sprinkled with more hotness.  We tasted it with the Mulled Cranberry Tea and it was divine.

If your stomach is craving something more substantial you can purchase pretzel bread sandwiches of Mozzarella, Tomato, and Pesto, Smoked Salmon Dill Cream Cheese or Hot Ham and Fontina.  We decided to fill up with the homemade sugar donuts and now Diego can’t seem to forget them. My latte of La Colombe Arabica coffee was good but the tea with poached cranberries is really something to come back for.  Hot chocolate, organic chocolate milk and Boylan's soda are also available to accompany your twisty three-dollar treats.  
Sigmund Pretzel is a Pretzel Shop with coffee and tea options.  They have  great seating options and lots of light for people to come, eat, and go (they do have free wi-fi but I would not recommend lounging here for hours).   Lina teaches pretzel workshops to kids and is willing to give pretzel workshops to groups if you set it up, she is swamped with salt, sugar, and seeds. 
Sigmund Pretzel is located at 29 Avenue B between 2nd & 3rd Streets. Note that they are closed on Mondays.  One can take the F to 2nd Avenue or the L to Avenue A and walk several blocks.  
www.sigmundnyc.com

Atmosphere-4 Stars

Pastries-4 Stars

Coffee-3.5 Stars 

Service-Awesome

Price-$