Where To Find Chicago’s Best Paczki
Are Chicago’s bakeries up to scratch when it comes to making Paczki? That’s what we wanted to find out, so last year we met up with journalist Joanna Marszałek to taste-test these traditional Polish pastries, which are a cross between a classic donut and brioche bun with a cream or fruit filling. With Paczki Day coming up next Tuesday, we’re bringing this episode back to help you find the city’s best Paczki, as well as learn more about the history of this holiday and why so many Chicagoans celebrate it.
Where We Went:
- Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston
- Laramie Bakery and Deli in Belmont Cragin
- Polish Paczki Cafe in Norwood Park
Other Suggestions:
- Racine Bakery in Garfield Ridge
- Weber’s Bakery in Garfield Ridge
- Delightful Pastries in Jefferson Park
- Baranowski in Franklin Park
- Hanna's Bakery in Bloomingdale
- KD Market (several suburban locations)
We also mentioned this episode about the Polish roots of the Avondale neighborhood.
Good News: Pueblo Market in Pilsen
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