Community Corner
It's Paczki Time: Where to Find the Fat Tuesday Treat
Some nearby — and not-so-nearby — places to get your fill of the Polish confection this year.
Written by Shannon Antinori
For many area residents, Fat Tuesday — which falls on March 4 this year — is not complete without the delectable Polish delicacy known as paczki.
Due to the Chicago area's large Polish population, the fried dough creation has become a staple of the pre-Lenten celebration and indulgence. Filling and icing varieties make the choices almost unending.
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But you don't have to be Polish to enjoy the seasonal goody.
Here are some readers suggestions on a few places to get your paczki fix, both near and far.
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If we left off your favorite bakery, let us know in the comments section.
- Casey's Foods, 124 W. Gartner Road in Naperville, (630) 369-1686. From Casey's Facebook page: "Tuesday, March 4 is Fat Tuesday...aka Paczki day! Available in the store on Monday and Tuesday, you can pre-order now to be assured the flavor you want. This year's flavors: Apple, Bavarian, Blueberry, Cherry, Lemon, Prune, Raspberry and Fresh Strawberry."
- Garden Fresh Market, 955 W 75th St #1 in Naperville, is advertising a 2 for $1 paczki deal on Packzi Day, according to the store's advertisement
- Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets, 3115 11th St. (corner of 11th and Route 59) in Naperville
- Ingram's Busy Bee, 5126 Main St., Downers Grove
- Kirsten's Danish Bakery, 4 Burr Ridge Parkway in Burr Ridge, (630) 655-2066. The bakery opens at 6 a.m. on March 4
- Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main Street in Downers Grove, will have paczkis for pups.
- Reuters Bakery has locations throughout the suburbs, including in Elmwood Park, Oak Park, River Forest, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Forest Park, River Grove, Maywood, Stone Park, Bellwood, Northlake and more.
- Kuppie's Bakery, 42 S. Villa Ave. in Villa Park, (630) 832-0929. From Kuppie's Facebook page: "We'll be open from 6AM to 5PM. Paczki will be $1.75 each. We will be taking orders up until Monday March 3rd. We have all the fillings we have every year: raspberry, apricot, apple, cherry, blueberry, strawberry, peach, pineapple, lemon, cheese, cheese chocolate chip, prune, poppyseed, buttercreme, custard, chocolate custard, and chocolate covered custard. Order now and get yours before they're all gone!"
- Cathy's Sweet Creations, 24042 W. Lockport St., Plainfield
- Ewa's Market & Deli, 11914 S. Route 59, Plainfield
- Tony's Finer Foods, 2300 Route 59, Plainfield/Joliet
- Donut Den, 3021 Theodore St., Joliet
- Home Cut Donuts, 815 W. Jefferson St., Joliet
- Milano Bakery, 433 S. Chicago St., Joliet
- Joliet Bakery, Deli & Liquors, 821 Plainfield Rd., Joliet
- Montgomery Market, 1525 Douglas Rd., Montgomery
- Harner's Bakery, 10 W. State St., North Aurora
- Mik's Bake Shop, 2428 Route 34, Oswego
- The Village Grind Coffee & Tea, 19 Main St., Oswego
- My Sisters Lil Donut Shoppe, 25 S. Madison, Oswego
- Szela European Deli, 1327 Lily Cache Ln., Bolingbrook
- Euro Homeland Deli, 454 N. Weber Rd., Romeoville
- Fleckenstein's Bakery, 199255 S. LaGrange Rd., Mokena
- Morris Bakery, 315 Liberty St., Morris
- Orland Park Bakery, 14850 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park
- Zettlmeier Bakerei, 17016 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
- Weber's Bakery, 7655 W. Archer Ave., Chicago
Tell us: Do you plan to get a paczki on Tuesday? What is your favorite flavor paczki?
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