Paczki are rich, filled Polish doughnuts traditionally enjoyed around Fat Tuesday. They are tender, generously filled, and often finished with sugar or glaze.

Where can I find paczki?

You can find paczki at Sunset Foods for a limited time each year. For 2026, they are available February 13 through February 17, and pre-orders are strongly recommended.

What flavors of paczki does Sunset carry?

Sunset Foods paczki flavors include Raspberry, Boston Cream, Salted Caramel, and Lemon. Availability may vary by day and by store.

Paczki Day is commonly celebrated on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. In 2026, Fat Tuesday falls on February 17.

Are paczki a Fat Tuesday food?

Yes. Paczki are a classic Fat Tuesday tradition, enjoyed as a rich treat before Lent begins.

Paczki Are Back at Sunset Foods

Paczki season is short, and it’s one of our favorite traditions of the year. We partner with Chicago’s famous Do-Rite Donuts to bring in freshly baked Paczki.

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Available February 13 through February 17 only. Pre-orders are strongly recommended.

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Fresh paczki from Do-Rite Donuts at Sunset Foods

Why we work with Do-Rite

We’ve partnered with Do-Rite Donuts for years because they do donuts right. Their donuts are baked fresh every morning year-round and delivered directly to our stores daily. During paczki season, that same care goes into every batch, just in a richer, once-a-year form.

A Fat Tuesday tradition

Paczki are traditionally enjoyed around Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent begins. It’s one of those seasonal moments people genuinely look forward to, whether you bring a dozen to the office or pick up a few for the weekend.

Flavors and availability

Flavors include Raspberry, Boston Cream, Salted Caramel, and Lemon Toasted Coconut.

Availability may vary by day and by store, so ordering ahead is the easiest way to make sure you get what you want. Paczki are available February 13 through February 17 only. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for the year.

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