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Where to Find Paczki in Lansing Before Lent
Lansing bakeries and shops are gearing up to sell the traditional Polish pastries ahead of Fat Tuesday.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:23pm
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Paczki season is upon us, and Lansing residents are getting ready to indulge in the traditional Polish pastries before the start of Lent. Local establishments like Quality Dairy, Strange Matter Coffee Co, Groovy Donuts, and Tom's Food Center are expected to carry paczki, which are deep-fried, jelly or cream-filled treats dusted with powdered sugar.
Why it matters
Paczki are a beloved part of the Fat Tuesday tradition, when Catholics prepare to fast and give up certain foods for Lent. The pastries provide a last hurrah before the Lenten season begins, allowing people to make use of ingredients like butter, sugar, and sweets before abstaining.
The details
Paczki are not your average jelly-filled donut - they are a unique Polish pastry that is deep-fried and filled with a variety of flavors, from traditional prune to more modern options like blueberry, raspberry, chocolate creme, and Nutella. Lansing bakeries and shops are stocking up on paczki ahead of Fat Tuesday on February 17, 2026, so residents can indulge before the start of Lent.
- Paczki will be available starting January 30, 2026.
- Fat Tuesday, when paczki are traditionally consumed, falls on February 17, 2026.
The players
Quality Dairy
A local grocery store chain that is known for selling delicious paczki during the pre-Lent season.
Strange Matter Coffee Co
A popular Lansing coffee shop that has carried paczki in previous years.
Groovy Donuts
A local donut shop that is expected to offer paczki as part of their pre-Lent menu.
Tom's Food Center
A Lansing-area grocery store that has sold paczki in the past.
The takeaway
Lansing residents have a variety of options to satisfy their paczki cravings before Lent begins, with local bakeries and shops gearing up to offer the traditional Polish pastries. This annual tradition provides a sweet indulgence before the fasting and abstinence of the Lenten season.
