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Fat Tuesday /Mardi Gras / Paczki Day Tuesday, February 17th 2026
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Whatever you call it, the last day before the beginning of lent is a day for celebration and a day rich in delicious foods from varying cultures. Today we celebrate it all from traditional Polish pastries that are a staple of Chicagoans' Fat Tuesday celebrations, to Southern Cuisine and more. Here's where to get your delicious food locally on Fat Tuesday!
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Au Levain
Au Levain - 4301 N Lincoln Avenue
On Tuesday, February 17th, Au Levain will be distributing Paczki preorders from 10am - 3pm. Boxes will include one each of the following flavors: Chocolate Glazed Boston Cream, Salted Pistachio, Strawberry Jam, Coconut Cream. Click here to order now.
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Del Sur Bakery
Del Sur Bakery - 4639 N Damen Avenue
One four-pack with a variety of dunut-type treats: ensymada, paczek, fastelavnsbollar, and semla available.
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The Chopping Block
The Chopping Block - 4747 N Lincoln Avenue
Tuesday, February 13 at 6pm, learn how to make Paczkis in this hands-on class! Paczkis (Poonch-Keys), yeast dough, fried donuts often filled with jams and creams, are a Fat Tuesday tradition that are enjoyed before pre-Easter fasting begins. Be a part of this delicious tradition by learning how to make these pastries from scratch! You'll prepare jam and custard-filled paczki and go home with 6 donuts you can share with family. Click here for registration details.
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Gene's Sausage Shop
Gene's Sausage Shop - 4750 N Lincoln Avenue
They're coming! Fresh mouth-watering paczki on Monday, February 16 and Fat Tuesday - February 17!Over 6 varieties available including plum, blueberry, apricot, raspberry, rose, chocolate covered Bavarian custard, or strawberries & cream! Taking pre-orders for 1 dozen or more now. Call 773-728-7243. -
Lutz Cafe and Bakery
Lutz Cafe and Bakery - 2458 W Montrose Avenue
Pre-order your Paczki from Lutz Cafe for pick up on February 17! Call 773.478.7785 or stop by to place your orders. Flavors available include:
- Blueberry
- Strawberry
- Raspberry
- Boston Bavarian Cream
- Fresh Strawberry
Select paczki will be available in store too, but pre-orders are highly recommended!
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Mindful Baking
Mindful Baking Cafe - 4201 N Ravenswood Avenue
Mindful Baking Cafe is happy to offer Fat Tuesday paczki, in flavors familiar and new, that 100% vegan and gluten-free, so no one has to miss out on indulging!
Place your orders by 5 PM on Friday, February 13th. Pick up on Tuesday, February 17th, from 10 AM to 5 PM. -
Somethin' Sweet Donuts
Somethin' Sweet Donuts - 3244 W Montrose Avenue
Fat Tuesday is on February 17. Preorder before 2/13 and enjoy these goodies day of or even before 2/17! 2026 offerings include Pineapple, Cheese, Strawberry, Apricot, Bavarian Cream, Apple, Raspberry, Blueberry and Lemon. Click here to place your order.
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Jerry's Sandwiches
Jerry's Sandwiches - 4739 N Lincoln Avenue
It's Mardi Gras season, so we're running lots of cool po boys, muffulettas, a special salad, plus gumbo, shrimp and grits, king cake, and praline cheesecake. Who do dat? And, as we always do, we'll run it for a good month or more. Hoo boy. Click here to view their Mardi Gras menu.
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Lutz Cafe and Bakery
Lutz Cafe and Bakery - 2458 W Montrose Avenue
King Cakes available for pre-order from Lutz Cafe. Call 773.478.7785 or stop by the cafe to place your orders!