Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, the last day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, Fat Tuesday is the intertwining of a period of festivals and feasts that lead to a time of fasting and reflection. Also known as Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras, this enduring celebration has many traditions and deep roots around the world.
Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) dates back to an ancient Roman festival honoring the deities Lupercalia and Saturnalia which took place in mid-February. When Christians arrived in Rome, they incorporated the festival into Lenten preparations.
To most people, it's Fat Tuesday. But to a Chicagoan, it is Paczki Day, the day before Lent. A Polish tradition that Chicago has adopted as its own. Paczki pronounced "Punch-key" or "Poonch-key," are sugar-coated, glazed, or iced pastries that are filled to the point of bursting with fruit or cream filling. But don't be fooled—they're not jelly donuts or Bismarck's. Paczki are with richer dough and are larger and round in shape like a baseball. Whatever the reason, try some delicious Paczki today and create your own family tradition.
We found that these places will have Paczki this year. If you know of another and want it added, please let me know.
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets
3115 11th St. (corner of 11th and Route 59) in Naperville,
Call to order today (630) 579-3300
https://www.shopcaputos.com/shop/bakery
Casey’s Foods
124 W. Gartner Road in Naperville
Call to order today! (630) 369-1686
2/11/24, 2/12/24, and 2/13/24 pickup
https://www.caseysfoods.com/
DeEtta's Bakery
428 W Fifth Ave Naperville, IL 60563
Call to order today! (630) 548-4078
Paczki must be pre-ordered by 2/13/24 at Noon in increments of 6 (flavors can vary) to guarantee availability.
https://www.deettasbakery.com/
European Deli & Subs Inc | Bolingbrook
1327 Lily Cache Ln., Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Paczki is available February 8, 2024 and February 13, 2024
Call to order today! 630-378-4251
https://www.europeandelisubs.com/services-6
Fiene's Bakery
1603 N. Aurora Rd Ste 101-103, Naperville, IL
Call to order today! 630-470-9976
Our Paczki will be available starting Friday, February 9, 2024. Call 630-470-9976 to place your pre-order in quantities of 6 today!
Garden Fresh Market
955 W 75th St #1 in Naperville, (630) 961-9204
Paczki will be available on 2/8/24.
https://www.napervillefreshmarket.com/
Place your orders early!!
