NYC's Best Chocolate Chip Cookie? It's From a Hip Pretzel Bakery

Annie Arriaga is investigating viral snack shops in New York City as part of the Snack Shop series. She visits Elbow Bread in the Lower East Side, a bakery that offers unique takes on classic treats. The shop started as a pop-up focusing on Jewish American flavors and opened a permanent space last October. Elbow Bread is known for its creative flavors, such as danishes made with sheep milk cheese and barley tea bialys. The shop is also famous for its sweet potato pretzels, which often sell out on weekends. The pretzels come in interesting shapes, including one that spells out the store's name. Annie is excited to try the pretzels, but also wants to sample the shop's other offerings. Elbow Bread is a unique bakery that stands out from the many others in the city. The shop's partnership with Court Street Grocers helped it establish a permanent space. Annie's visit aims to determine if the hype surrounding Elbow Bread is real and if the snacks live up to the expectations.