My earliest memory of a paczki was in sixth grade. My industrial science teacher was Polish and went all out for the holiday.
He would dress up in his folk attire and travel from class to class with his rolling cart, handing out paczkis to everyone who wanted one. They were amazing and my mouth is watering just thinking about them.
Since then, I’ve been very particular about my paczkis — and the chain store-bought kind just don’t compare to plump and pillowy decadence when they’re freshly made.
Detroit is one of the few places that celebrates Paczki Day, along with Chicago and other large cities in the Midwest and Northwest. It is one of the few holidays that is a big deal here and many people celebrate — even if they’re not Polish.
Here, we’ve rounded up a list of local bakeries that make and sell real paczkis for Fat Tuesday. Plus, find other local establishments that have joined in on the Paczki Day fun with their unique twists on the delicious delight.
Metro Detroit spots to get your paczki fix
American Polish Cultural Center
- Address: 2975 E. Maple Road, Troy
Flavors include apricot, blueberry, custard, lemon, raspberry and strawberry. Pre-order online or stop by before they’re gone.
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Avon Donuts
- Address: 45324 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
The paczki flavors at this family-owned bakery are raspberry, cherry, cherry, lemon, apple, cream, strawberry and more.
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Benny’s Bakery
- Address: 111 W. Michigan Ave., Saline
Paczki flavors are prune, chocolate, strawberry and more.
Blake’s
- Address: 5600 Van Dyke Road, Almont and 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
Blake Farms is seving up delicious paczki this year! Maybe try a classic flavor like apple or blueberry lemon. Feeling adventurous? Try one of their specialty flavors: triple jam, cookies & cream, s’mores, tiramisu and chocolate bavarian cream. Pre-order now!
Daily Dozen Doughnuts
- Addresses: 32701 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 11331 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights; 13599 E. Nine Mile Road, Warren
Commonly served flavors are apple, custard, raspberry and blueberry.
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Donut Cutter
- Address: 28173 Woodward Ave., Berkley
They often serve strawberry, apple, lemon, blueberry, cherry, custard, raspberry, butter cream and chocolate cream.
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Donut Kastle
- Address: 24555 Eureka Road, Taylor
Flavors include strawberry, pineapple, lemon, raspberry, cream cheese, chocolate cream, blueberry, apple, cream and custard.
Elliot’s Bakery
- Address: 2636 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton
Order ahead at Elliot’s Bakery. Try paczki flavors like lemon, raspberry, custard and apple.
Jack’s Italian Bakery
- Address: 18841 Allen Road, Melvindale
Flavors typically include strawberry, cherry, apple, white cream, apricot, lemon, raspberry, prune, custard, chocolate cream, pineapple and blueberry.
Knapp’s Donut Shop
- Addresses: 500 N. Main St., Rochester; 6057 Rochester Road, Troy
The usual flavors include apple, blueberry, cherry, buttercream, Bavarian cream, strawberry, raspberry, lemon and prune (upon request).
New Palace Bakery
- Address: 9833 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck
New Palace offers some unique flavors — cookie butter buttercream, peanut butter & jelly, strawberry cheesecake, and buttercream. It also has some classics — strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, custard, lemon, apple and prune. The bakery is not taking any online orders; you can call or visit the bakery to place an order in advance.
Paris Bakery
- Address: 28418 Joy Road, Livonia
Offers the flavors of raspberry, lemon, custard, blueberry and strawberry.
Pietrzyk Pierogi
- Address: 1429 Gratiot Ave., Suite 109, Detroit
Preordered paczkis come in raspberry, strawberry jalapeno, blueberry, vanilla custard and horseradish orange marmalade. Mix and match options available.
The Looney Baker
- Address: 13931 Farmington Road, Livonia
They typically offer custard, jelly, chocolate creme, apple and lemon.
Tringali’s Bakery
- Address: 29100 Schoenherr Road, Warren
Regular flavors include blueberry, lemon, apple, raspberry, custard, buttercream, chocolate custard and strawberry. Specialty flavors include cappuccino cream and cannoli cream filled.
Union Pantry
- Address: Pick up at 2950 Rochester Road, Troy and 3 E Church St., Clarkston
Treat yourself to creative flavors of paczki with the Old School 4-Pack. Flavors include apple brown butter, strawberry shortcake, maple bourbon butterscotch with candied bacon and churro. Try out the New Wave box for more of a modern twist, including nutella fluff, mangos & coconut, fruity pebbles or Dubai (chocolate).
Paczki Day alternatives
- Unique flavors and alcoholic paczki beverages are putting a twist on this Polish tradition.
- Many places in Metro Detroit are making their own mark on this holiday in order to attract locals to their spots.
- Check out the places below to keep the Pazcki Day fun rolling with paczki beers, classes and more.
Detroit City Distillery
- Address: 2462 Riopelle St., Detroit
Distributes raspberry paczki vodka every year for Mardi Gras. Order online. Order online. It goes on sale Feb. 3 and it will sell out fast.
Small’s Bar
- Address: 10339 Conant St., Hamtramck
It will be offering a ‘Paczki bomb’, which is a shot and a doughnut all in one. They open at 10 a.m. on Fat Tuesday and will be available until they run out.
This article was recently updated on Feb. 9, 2026, by Metro Parent writers. The update included research to feature the latest information and offerings.
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