What is Paczki Day, 25 Chicago bakeries that serve fat Tuesday

CHICAGO – – Fat Tuesday is there and that means that it is time to enjoy the delicious tradition of the Paczki day.

The background story: The Paczki day, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a celebration that marks the last day of enjoyment before the start of Lent on Wednesday.

Regardless of whether you are a fan of classic flavors or adventurous fillings, a Paczki is waiting for you. Here are 25 bakeries in Chicago to check out.

• Ann's Bakery & Deli, 2158 W Chicago Ave.
• Rudy's bakery, 2038 W Rosco St.
• Wiklanskis bakery, 6006 W Belmont Ave.
• Accepting pastries, 5927 W Lawrence Ave.
• Weber's bakery, 7055 W Archer Ave.
• Alliance Bakery, 1736 W Division St.
• Racine Bakery, 6216 S Archer Ave.
• Firecakes Donuts, 68 W Hubbard St.
• Scafuri Bakery, 1337 W Taylor ST
• Tension bakery & Deli, 2952 S Wallace St.
• Roeser's bakery, 3216 W North Ave.
• Wagner's bakery, 2148 W Cermak RD
• West Town Bakery, several locations
• Laramie Bakery & Deli, 3012 N Laramie Ave.
• Lutz bakery, 2458 W Montrose Ave.
• Magnolia Bakery, 108 n State St
• Do-rite donuts & chicken, several locations
• Forest view bakery, 6454 n Milwaukee Ave.
• Chicago Sweet Connection, 5569 N Northwest Hwy
• Polish Paczki Café, 7210 W Foster Ave.
• Ace Bakery, 3241 S Halsted Street
• Stans Donuts, several locations
• Ferrara Bakery, 2210 W Taylor St.
• Bang bang pie & biscuits, 2051 n California
• Chicago Sugar Daddy, 3243 N Broadway