Pączki in Massachusetts

Submitted by JJ2o2o t3_10r84wp in massachusetts

The last post I can find on this subject is five years old, so re-upping...

Since it is now pączki season, and since my beloved Bob's Bakery in Chicopee is no more (they may have been better than what I can get in my native Detroit; I never did a side-by-side comparison), I'm seeking out sources of this fine Polish delicacy in Massachusetts.

I'm aware of and have visited both DJ's and Baltic in the Polish Triangle Boston. DJ's is my go to for now. I've also heard of Coffee Time in Salem. Looking for other suggestions. My family likes having a variety of flavors (one of the reasons we really liked Bob's - everyone could get their favorite).

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tobiasrfunke t1_j6u9e9k wrote

Big Y sells em

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JJ2o2o OP t1_j6uc7yw wrote

Are they any better than the usual supermarket pączki? Stop and Shop has them also, but they're meh.

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tobiasrfunke t1_j6ucwzf wrote

I've never had them from a polish shop, just got the Big Y ones once. They were like slightly breadier donuts. Weren't bad but never had the urge to get them again. I'm probably not the best person to ask for a comparison.

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mtb40 t1_j6x5lcw wrote

I’m Polish, and BigY paczki are a step below regular donuts. European bakery in worcester is where to go for real ones

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Live-Breath9799 t1_j6upt2w wrote

Coffee time in Salem has a flag out when they have them available.

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dagaetch t1_j6uw0cg wrote

I got one this past weekend, delightful.

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danielfww t1_j6v48yq wrote

Worcester if anything, they have a Polish bakery - European Bakery & Pastry - if you want legitimate Paczki, go there. Man I want some now hahah

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No_repeating_ever t1_j6ulvh3 wrote

Bernardino’s in Chicopee might sell them. They’re a great little bakery that caters to you if you speak Polish, but they’re awesome even if you don’t.

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kethera__ t1_j6vcxfg wrote

dzięki for this post because I want some too lol

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JJ2o2o OP t1_j6wxkqf wrote

I may have to take the suggestions here and do a combination pączki search and test of MA's EV charging infrastructure (the Globe did a bit on this with donuts). And then figure out a way to burn all those calories.

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OkOpinion5519 t1_j6xve04 wrote

Native Michigander who now lives in Salem,+1 for Coffee Time!

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JJ2o2o OP t1_j6yb8g9 wrote

That's high praise!!

Do they have a fixed set of flavors or does it vary by day?

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briank3387 t1_j6yk6ny wrote

Fixed set, I believe. They usually have raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, cherry, apricot, and Nutella. With and without whipped cream.

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JJ2o2o OP t1_j88xjhk wrote

I took a drive to Salem this morning to Coffee Time. There are a lot fewer people downtown than in October /s.

Anyway, there were about three people waiting in line outside and I could see the pączki on the shelves inside. If you were in line I'm sorry if I salivated on you.

The wait was barely five minutes. Came away with a half dozen. I'm VERY impressed. They are the real deal. The coffee is good too! I'll be back.

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