Fat Tuesday /Mardi Gras / Paczki Day Tuesday, March 4^th 2025

The Chopping Block - 4747 N Lincoln Avenue

Monday, March 3, 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 - 4750 N Lincoln Avenue

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PLEASE CALL 773-SAUSAGE TO RESERVE NOW! ONE DOZEN MINIMUM FOR PRE-ORDERS!

Lutz Cafe and Bakery  - 2458 W Montrose Avenue

Pre-order your Paczki from Lutz Cafe for pick up on March 4!  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 on March 4 too, but pre-orders are highly recommended!

Somethin' Sweet Donuts - 4456 N Kedzie Avenue

Schedule your order today for Paczki Donut Box from Somethin' Sweet!  This year's flavors include apple, apricot, Bavarian cream, blueberry, cheese, lemon, raspberry, and strawberry. Click here to place your order. 

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 - 2458 W Montrose Avenue

King Cakes available for pre-order from Lutz Cafe for $16.99 each.  Call 773.478.7785 or stop by the cafe to place your orders!