METRO DETROIT — Fat Tuesday is here, which means that several Metro Detroiters are getting up early to pick up a dozen Paczki, a Polish pastry synonymous with this time of year.
If you're craving a stuffed, decadent sweet treat, here's where you can get Paczki this morning before Lent starts.
- New Palace Bakery in Hamtramck
- American Polish Cultural Center in Troy
- The Looney Bakery in Livonia
- Tringali's Bakery in Warren
- Donut Villa in Detroit
Customers lined up out the door and around the block to get Paczki at New Palace Bakery.
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We talked to Susie behind the counter, one of the people whose family owns the bakery for about 50 years. She gave us an update on how this morning has gone so far.
"We opened at 3 a.m. and we had customers waiting outside," Susie told us. "Everyone is excited to get their warm Paczki, so far so good."
The bakery, which has been open for over 100 years and has been selling Paczki on Fat Tuesday for more than 50 years, loves providing people with joy mid-way through the week.
"It's a great feeling," Susie said on the long lines. "We love our customers, having them come back and enjoy the tradition the day before Lent. Everybody just has a nice time and they are really friendly this morning.
Susie told us her favorite Paczki is the one with New Palace's homemade custard stuffed inside.
