{"id":15413,"date":"2025-03-04T14:21:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T20:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=15413"},"modified":"2025-03-04T14:21:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T20:21:48","slug":"finding-paczki-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/03\/04\/finding-paczki-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding P\u0105czki in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Where to Find P\u0105czki in Chicago<\/h2>\n<p>While New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, Chicago has its own gluttonous Fat Tuesday holiday \u2014 P\u0105czki Day. P\u0105czki Day marks the last day before the Lenten season begins for Christians. Because Lent is meant to be a time of fasting and prayer, many people spend the day before gorging themselves on, well, p\u0105czki (POONCH-key). This year, P\u0105czki Day falls on March 4.<\/p>\n<p>The Polish fried dough treats are similar to jelly doughnuts, but they\u2019re not jelly doughnuts \u2014 they\u2019re p\u0105czki. Unlike doughnuts, p\u0105czki dough is richer, and contains a bit of Polish vodka or other spirits. The treats are typically topped with either powdered sugar or glaze, and they\u2019re filled with flavored cream, custard or jelly. Traditional flavors include wild rose jelly, raspberry and custard, but some shops serve inventive modern flavors like Irish whiskey and chocolate custard.<\/p>\n<h3>Chicago Bakeries to Get P\u0105czki on P\u0105czki Day<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Alliance Bakery &#038; Cafe, West Town, 1837 W. Grand Ave.<\/h4>\n<p>Walk-ins welcome at the Grand Ave. location, must order ahead for Division location.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Ann\u2019s Bakery, Ukrainian Village, 2158 W. Chicago Ave.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Delightful Pastries, Jefferson Park, 5927 W. Lawrence Ave.<\/h4>\n<p>Paczki available day-of, order ahead for a dozen.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Gene\u2019s Sausage Shop, Lincoln Square, 4750 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/h4>\n<p>Paczki available day of, order ahead for over a dozen.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Ideal Bakery, Elk Grove Village, 1250 Pratt Blvd.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Laramie Bakery &#038; Deli, Belmont Cragin, 3012 N. Laramie Ave.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Montrose Deli, Dunning, 6601 W. Irving Park Rd.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Montrose Deli, Portage Park, 5411 W. Montrose Ave.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Roeser\u2019s Bakery, Humboldt Park, 3216 W. North Ave.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Bennison\u2019s Bakery, Evanston, 1000 Davis St.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Kolatek\u2019s Bakery, Montclare, 2445 N. Harlem Ave.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Racine Bakery, Garfield Ridge, 6216 S. Archer Ave.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Scafuri Bakery, Little Italy, 1337 W. Taylor St.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Kasia\u2019s Deli, West Town, 2101 W. Chicago Ave.<\/h4>\n<p>Preorder online.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Kurowski Sausage Shop, Avondale, 2976 N. Milwaukee Ave.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Weber\u2019s Bakery, Garfield Ridge, 7055 W. Archer Ave.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>P\u0105czki Day is a beloved tradition in Chicago, and these bakeries are ready to satisfy your sweet tooth. Make sure to get there early or order ahead to ensure you get your hands on these delicious Polish pastries. Happy P\u0105czki Day!<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>* What is P\u0105czki Day?<br \/>\n  P\u0105czki Day is a holiday celebrated by Christians on the day before the start of the Lenten season. It is a time for indulgence and feasting before the 40-day fasting period.<br \/>\n* What are p\u0105czki?<br \/>\n  P\u0105czki are Polish fried dough treats that are similar to jelly doughnuts, but they are made with a richer dough and often contain a bit of Polish vodka or other spirits.<br \/>\n* Where can I get p\u0105czki in Chicago?<br \/>\n  You can find p\u0105czki at various bakeries across Chicago, including those listed above. Make sure to check ahead of time for availability and ordering options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to Find P\u0105czki in Chicago While New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, Chicago has its own gluttonous Fat Tuesday holiday \u2014 P\u0105czki Day. P\u0105czki Day marks the last day before the Lenten season begins for Christians. 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