Where To Get The Best Paczkis In Western New York

Today is the day many people in Western New York will be celebrating. Today is the day before Lent, aka Fat Tuesday, aka Paczkis Day. Here in the 716, some people will be looking for a baby in the king cake, while most people will celebrate today with a special Polish donut.

What Is A Paczkis?

A Paczki, pronounced Poonch-Key, is a Polish donut that is stuffed with jelly. They became a way for Polish people to use up all their sugar, butter, and other "treats" before the start of Lent. Of course, nowadays, today is the day to indulge and grab some ready-made paczkis from area bakeries.

Top Spots For Paczkis In Western New York

The best part of living in Western New York is that there are PLENTY of places to get amazing tasting paczkis. Here are some of my favorite spots.

Paula's Donuts - With three locations, Paula's is home to amazing and tasty paczkis.

Eileen’s Bakery - I grew up in West Seneca, and every year my mom would get paczkis for us from Eileen's. 40 years late,r they are still cranking out amazing paczkis.

Broadway Market - On top of everything you need for Easter, Dyngus Day, the shops at the Broadway market also had plenty of options when it comes to paczkis.

Tops Markets - Tops has had paczkis out for a while now and if you are looking for a tasty treat, this is the place to go. With locations all over Western New York, there is sure to be one near you.

Donut Kraze - With two locations, on top of their tasty, freshly made donuts, you will find plenty of paczkis for sale today.

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