Fat Tue. also means it’s Pączki Day!

Where to get paczki in metro Detroit for Fat Tuesday 2025
This Paczki Day or Fat Tuesday in metro Detroit will see prices up and some places opting out, but also plenty of unique takes on the Polish pastry.
Detroit bakeries prepare for Fat Tuesday paczki rush
Bakeries across Metro Detroit are getting ready for a rush of paczki shoppers next week looking for a Fat Tuesday treat. Why it matters: Fat Tuesday is the day before Lent — 40 days of pre-Easter prayer and reflection when Christians traditionally forgo indulgences like sweets.
How paczki became a Fat Tuesday tradition in Milwaukee
The fried treats were born out of a melding of European Carnival and Catholic cultures that were brought to Milwaukee by Polish immigrants.
Murphy's Bakery bringing back Fat Tuesday paczki-eating contest
After a 5-year break, Murphy’s Bakery in Bad Axe revives its popular Fat Tuesday paczki-eating contest with new flavors and livestreaming.
Paczki, king cake, gumbo and more: Celebrating Fat Tuesday in Metro Detroit
In Metro Detroit, the focus is on Polish paczki, and bakeries from all backgrounds roll out the lard and sugar for fruit- and custard-filled confections. Polish bakeries are well-stocked, of course, but even the area's many Italian bakeries get in on the fun with the now-popular and expected cannoli paczki.
The egg-packed Paczki may cost a little more this Fat Tuesday
We are less than a week away from Fat Tuesday, which is not only the day before the Lenten season begins, but it is also a big day for the deep fried Polish delicacy better known as Paczki.
The ultimate paczki guide for Fat Tuesday in Washtenaw County
There are all kinds of options to choose from, whether you want a traditional paczki or a twist on the popular pastry.
Where to Get Pączki and Other Fat Tuesday Treats in 2025
Pączki, king cake, Swedish semlor: you can find innumerable varieties all across Chicago and the suburbs for your Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras celebrations.
6 things you should know about paczki
The name paczki translates to "little packages." Paczki is pronounced POONCH-key and is plural; one pastry is a paczek (POON-check).
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Egg prices not plunging spirts for Paczki tradition
The prized Paczki is full of rich ingredients like butter and eggs, so the bill might be a little steeper this year.
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Here’s a look at 7 mid-Michigan spots serving up paczki for Mardi Gras
Related: This Michigan restaurant’s Fat Tuesday party is a paczki lover’s dream The event will conclude at noon. Paczki can be purchased from the restaurant individually or by the dozen in ...
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Will High Egg Costs Ruin Paczki Day?
Not everyone is increasing paczki prices. Zeitlin Delicatessen is holding the line on its Fat Tuesday offerings with a box of ...
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This Michigan restaurant’s Fat Tuesday party is a paczki lover’s dream
Krzysiak's in Bay City hosts a dawn-to-noon Polish pastry extravaganza with live polka music and a charitable twist.
Paczki, polka and pierogi: Parma’s ultimate Mardi Gras celebration
March 4 is a many-faceted celebration for Lidia Trempe, owner of Rudy’s Strudel & Bakery in Parma. First, it’s Mardi Gras/Fat ...
Fat Tuesday 2025 guide: 26 spots for Mardi Gras and Carnival specials in Chicagoland
Fat Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent, is celebrated as Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival in Brazil, but you don ...