• 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! 

  • Au Levain 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. 

     

  • Del Sur Bakery 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. 

  • The Chopping Block 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. 

  • Gene's Sausage Shop 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

    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!

  • Mindful Baking 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

    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. 

  • Jerry's Sandwiches 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.

  • Lutz Cafe and Bakery 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!

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