Fat Tuesday is here, and bakeries across West Michigan are busy filling paczki orders as customers rush to get their hands on the traditional Polish treat. ()

A food that many have come to know and love and consume once a year enjoys its time in the spotlight today. The paczek, plural paczki, is an ultra-rich pastry that is associated with Fat Tuesday at local bakeries.

Discover local bakeries offering a wide range of paczki flavors, from the classics to unique options around West Michigan on Fat Tuesday.