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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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).
Where to find paczki in Chicago
While New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, Chicago has its own gluttonous February holiday — Paczki Day. Also known as Fat Tuesday, Paczki Day marks the last day before the Lenten ...
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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 ...
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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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Here’s a look at 7 mid-Michigan spots serving up paczki for Mardi Gras
With Lent just days away, Michiganders will have the chance to enjoy paczki, Polish doughnuts traditionally made in celebration of Mardi Gras.
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 ...