Alliance Bakery, Wicker Park, Chicago
Paczki, Wicker Park, Chicago
Paczki, Magnificent Mile, Chicago
A few days ago there was some discussion on Chicagoist about Paczki and where the best place to get the Polish pastry is. Two of the suggested bakeries are at the end of my street so I made a mental note to try them out. Paczki day isn’t until next Tuesday, fat Tuesday, the day before Lent, so I didn’t think I’d be able to try them until then but yesterday the WGN morning newscasters (who I loathe) were talking about paczki so I decided to stop in and see.. and they were there.
Alliance didn’t have that many paczki. Each one was a different flavor. I got the apple. I brought it to work making sure not to smash it, heated it up for a few seconds in the microwave, and dove in. YUM!
This weekend I want to try to get to Andy’s Deli to see how theirs compare.
Marty Z // Feb 4, 2005 at 9:58 am
Being 100% Polish and living in a town (DC) where there is NARY a decent Polish deli around, I’m envious beyond words of your accessibility to paczki and the fantastic delis of Chicago.
If you’re looking for great pierogi, go to Kasia’s!
martyz
(friend of seantconrad)
paul // Feb 4, 2005 at 10:32 am
thanks for the row house tip to you and joe. now being polish but born here you want to get the good polish deli, andys is good,but you are going to find that they dont speak english in the store by milw/belmont store,however,they have a brand new deli,cafe a little further north on milwaukee ave.I think it may be in niles around milwaukee and brynmaur ave. Also to the north of the parking lot is a polish bakery.we pronounce it “punchkee”
rachelle // Feb 4, 2005 at 10:33 am
i think i’m going to check out the andy’s that is on division, across from alliance.
Heather S. // Feb 4, 2005 at 10:49 am
Andy’s has really good (and cheap) rye bread!
ab // Feb 4, 2005 at 11:34 am
I’m also 100% Polish and have absolutely no Polish food here in Portland, OR. My Mom used to make paczki when I was little. She filled them with fig jam and covered them in powdered sugar. Heaven!
CJ // Feb 4, 2005 at 2:22 pm
First of, that apple paczki, *drool*, it looks mighty tasty. Don’t think I’ll ever find that in my neck of the woods. Second, that first pic is gorgeous, I love how the red in the woman’s scarf, and the signs stand out, great photos!
chris // Feb 4, 2005 at 4:55 pm
From visiting your blog, something tells me you appreciate good food.
I do too.
Mr. Smith // Feb 7, 2005 at 2:11 pm
Why do you “loathe” the WGN morning news folks? They rule the school! Especially Paul Konrad. He’s my nephew.
dave // Feb 8, 2005 at 12:39 pm
so where do you find Polish food (and paczki) in DC???
Marty Z // Feb 9, 2005 at 2:55 pm
I don’t. I have to cook it or I’ll go over to my Mom’s.
There is a Russian/Polish deli in McLean, VA (20 minutes driving from me) that offers some decent Polish food .. but nowhere near the goodness of paczki — (Mama Z pronounces it “pown-chki”)
rachelleb.com // Feb 24, 2005 at 7:02 am
More Paczki at Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery, Wicker Park, Chicago I noticed on Saturday that Alliance Bakery now has a whole Paczki menu posted outside. Why do you think the strawberry is more expensive? See also: ยป Paczki From Alliance Bakery…
Ray Raymer // Dec 10, 2005 at 7:56 am
I am looking for a good polish bakery that direct mails their product. Since I moved from OhioI cannot find a good nut roll in Charlotte, NC. This pastry has been such a Christmas tradition.
Camille // Mar 5, 2006 at 1:28 pm
If you’re looking for ood polish food to be mailed to you try Polana. I’ve had their food and its delicious! http://www.polana.com they even have polish chocolate bars! mmmm
AL vERBITSKI // Mar 18, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I am looking for a good receipt for punchkee’s..Can you help me??