Paczki Day, also known as Fat Tuesday, is devoutly celebrated each year on the day before Ash Wednesday. This year on Tuesday, March 4. Bakeries are prepping now for this widely known Polish-American tradition that is celebrated in Detroit and other areas across America. The indulgence of Fat Tuesday is the day before Lent for the Catholic faith.
Metro Detroit and Detroit, including Hamtramck, serve up the best Paczki this time of year in preparation for the ever-popular Paczki Day. Detroitisit rounded up a list to get everyone ready for Paczki Day in metro Detroit to celebrate Fat Tuesday the right way. Whether you’re in Detroit or somewhere in Michigan, check out these sweet spots for your annual Paczki Day supply. These are just some of the many local options.
Look out for the Paczki Run 2025 in Hamtramck the day before Fat Tuesday as well! Click HERE for signup information.
KEEPING PACZKI AND THE POLISH TRADITION ALIVE
Many that participate in Lent will be fasting after enjoying these filling traditional Polish pastries. A few bites of this powdery, pillow-like plump donut will have you sold. The irresistible deep-fried dough has a jelly filling. Numerous local donut shops, bakeries, grocery stores, and convenience stores in Detroit and metro Detroit stick with the traditional flavors that are the most popular.
You’ll often find the fruit fillings to be a hit, which include prune, apricot, lemon, blueberry, raspberry. People also love the custard ones. The culinary tastes now offer an evolutionary selection of Paczki that people can’t get enough of. Detroit has some specially-made tricks up their sleeve to look out for now!
“COOK-ZKI” COOKIE BUTTER PACZKI, PHOTO @NEWPALACEBAKERY ON INSTAGRAM
NEW PALACE BAKERY
This list of spots for Paczki Day in metro Detroit for the best Fat Tuesday celebration in town includes several local businesses that have been in the bakery game for a generous amount of time. New Palace Bakery is also known as Paczki Headquarters. Family owned since 1908, this bakery prides itself on serving the Greater Detroit Area. Try a “Cook-zki” (Cookie Butter flavor Paczki), which is available every day. This month is also the perfect time to visit New Palace Bakery in-store and/or place a pre-order because they’re bringing back a selection of customer favorite paczki flavors. Click HERE to view the website and put your orders in now to be picked up in Hamtramck.
Location: 9833 Joseph Campau St., Hamtramck
BARTZ BAKERY
CALL TO ORDER PACZKI NOW, PHOTO @BARTZBAKERY ON INSTAGRAM
Bartz Bakery has a sweet way of preserving traditional baking practices with high-quality ingredients, but they also know how to create with a modern eye. Head over to Dearborn to be satisfied with service at Bartz Bakery for Paczki Day in metro Detroit. You’re guaranteed to bite into paczki that is 100% Halal. Premium flavors include Cannoli, Buttercream, Cream Cheese, and Prune. Bartz Bakery will be open for walk-ins all day on Tuesday, March 4th, from 6:30 AM to 7 PM, or while supplies last! Click HERE to view the website for more information.
Location:1532 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn
NEW MARTHA WASHINGTON BAKERY
The celebratory list for this year’s Paczki Day in metro Detroit must include the destination spot for the largest paczki in Michigan. See what the hype is all about at New Martha Washington Bakery in Hamtramck. Click HERE to view the Facebook page.
Location: 10335 Joseph Campau St. Hamtramck
AMERICAN POLISH CULTURAL CENTER
Get your fill of local authentic sweetness from the American Polish Cultural Center this Paczki Day in metro Detroit. They’re accepting pre-orders now! Paczki will be available for purchase Monday, March 3, 2025, 11 am – till gone and Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 6 am – till gone. Click HERE to fill out an order form.
Pickup location: 2975 E. Maple Rd. Troy
PACZKI DAY AT APPLE FRITTER DOUGHNUT SHOP, PHOTO @APPLEFRITTERDOUGHNUTSHOP ON INSTAGRAM
APPLE FRITTER DONUT SHOP
This list of local bakeries/doughnut shops to celebrate Paczki Day in Metro Detroit includes a place known for its Apple Fritters. You guessed it, it’s the highly-rated Apple Fritter Donut Shop in Ferndale. This neighborhood mom-and-pop doughnut shop is also a reliable spot for you and your family to enjoy the best of the classics for Paczki Day in Detroit/metro Detroit. Take your pick of fruit and cream-filled paczki that can be pre-ordered before the holiday craze is in full swing. Visit them in-person!
Location: 741 E 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale
2025 PACZKI DAY VODKA, PHOTO DETROIT CITY DISTILLERY
DETROIT CITY DISTILLERY-PACZKI DAY VODKA & PACZKI DAY
PARTY
This list to prepare everyone for Fat Tuesday/Paczki Day in metro Detroit includes best places to find Paczki in Detroit/metro Detroit. The Paczki Day Vodka from Detroit City Distillery is back! This original decadence is made from 100% potato vodka from Poland and raspberry paczki from Hamtramck. The new Paczki Cream Liqueur ($25) is also available for a limited-run. Check the website HERE for more information on where to purchase these drinks both online & in-person. Find
Upcoming Event: On March 3, which is the Saturday before Fat Tuesday, Detroit City Distillery will host its annual Paczki Day party at the tasting room 10 AM-7 PM. March 1. Join in on live music, Polish food, and cocktails made with the paczki vodka and DCD’s other craft spirits.
PIETERZYK PIEROGI
PACZKI PREORDER, PHOTO PIETERZYK PIEROGI
Paczki doesn’t get much more Detroit culture than handmade Paczki from the “Pierogi Queen”. This list for Paczki Day in metro Detroit to celebrate Fat Tuesday includes the must-know spot that is Pieterzyk Pierogi. This counter-serve spot in Eastern Market is one of the hottest for Polish traditional comfort foods like irresistible Pierogi. The Paczki Preorder is offered in single to four flavors for mixed dozens. Dozens are $39.00. Available for pickup only! Have you tried their Strawberry Jalapeno Paczki? Click HERE to view the website and place your orders or visit them in-person.
Location: Gratiot Central Meat Market-1429 Gratiot Ave # 109, Detroit
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