Detroit bakeries prepare for Fat Tuesday paczki rush

• Paczki are a Polish staple that are similar to a jelly- or custard-filled donut.

Pro tip: Consider calling ahead or going online to place orders in advance.

• Lines will start forming at some bakeries before dawn on Tuesday.

New Palace Bakery, Hamtramck: This Polish and European-style bakery, also known as "Paczki Headquarters," opens at 3am on Fat Tuesday.

• New Palace is not taking online orders. Visit or call 313-875-1334, the website recommends.
• Flashback: Annalise tried New Palace's Dubai chocolate paczki in September.

Livonia Italian Bakery and Café: Home of the cannoli paczki, a Fat Tuesday take on the classic Italian dessert.

• The cannoli variety is already on sale. Paczki with more traditional fillings will be available Monday and Tuesday.

Dutch Girl Donuts: This revived Detroit donut shop near Woodward and 7 Mile has closed its preorder window, but walk-ins can line up for $3 paczki starting Monday.

• Fillings include strawberry, cherry, apple cinnamon and buttercream frosting.

Apple Fritter Donut Shop, Ferndale: Known for giant apple fritters, this old-school shop on 9 Mile will have fruit- and cream-filled paczki on Fat Tuesday, according to Eater Detroit.

• The shop accepts preorders by phone or in person.