Michigan Gluten Free Paczki – A Polish Tradition

Don’t let Celiac Disease hold you back from enjoying treasured holidays. Find these Michigan gluten free paczki from five local bakers. *I have not personally tried all of these paczki. UPDATED FOR 2025

What is a Paczki? 

If you don’t live in Michigan, you may be unfamiliar with the word “paczki.” (Pronounced poon-ch-key, this word is also plural. So no need to add an “s” on the end.) Polish immigrants made these decadent treat popular here in Michigan.

Why Are Paczki Significant?

These filled pastries usher in Lenten season. The idea is that during Lent you give up fattening ingredients, such as fat, eggs and sugar. Therefore, making these rich treats allows one to use up these ingredients before they go bad.

Are Paczki Gluten Free?

As traditional bakers prepare paczki with flour and fry them in oil, many with Celiac Disease think they will never enjoy one again. However, these Michigan bakers are making gluten free paczki in various flavors. Some are deep fried, many are dairy-free, and all are delicious! This list also includes keto paczki as well.

Gluten Free Specialties – Rochester Hills (SHIPS)

Gluten Free Specialties started making Michigan gluten free paczki years ago. Located in Rochester, Michigan. you can buy assorted flavors ONLY from their store. Ordering is only available for shipping, not for in store pick up. You can reach them at 248-860-0680. You can also see their Pazcki FAQ post on their Facebook for more information.

 1) Are your gluten free paczki egg/ dairy/ soy / peanut or tree nut free?

Our paczki contain egg, corn, soy and dairy.

2) When will you start taking orders? What is your deadline to order?

We have already begun to take orders. If you want your Paczki order guaranteed before Fat Tuesday, orders MUST be placed by Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 3pm. AFTER this, no guaranteed arrival by March 4. They will stay on website for an undetermined date, but will be taken off when we are no longer able to fill orders. Please note that we reserve the right to take Paczki off the website WITHOUT WARNING.

3) What flavors are you offering?

• Custard with Chocolate Dip or NAKED.
• Raspberry with Chocolate Dip, Powder Sugar or Naked.
• Lemon with Powder Sugar or Naked.
• Vanilla Crème with Chocolate Dip or Naked.
• Chocolate Crème with Chocolate Dip or Naked.
• Naked means that your donut will come with NO Powder, or Chocolate sent on the side. Naked is only available Online.
• We do some special flavors on Paczki Day for IN STORE only. NO substitutions online or in store. Chocolate is shipped on the side for ship outs only, not for in store.

4) Are your gluten free paczki baked or fried? If fried, in what kind of oil?

Our paczki are fried in palm oil.

5) HOW should people order?

For shipping, people can order from our website. There is no advance order for in-store pick-up.

6) Do you require a minimum order? Do you have a maximum order?

SHIP OUT: Paczki come in 4 Packs of the same flavor. You can order as many 4 packs as you like. No Assorted available.
IN STORE: Sold individually. Any flavor. No minimum

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

$17.99 online. Have not determined cost for individual in store at time of email

8) Do you ship?

We ship All over the United States, except AK and PR.

NOTE NEW ADDRESS – 2656 South Rochester Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Keto Katz – Clinton Twp (SHIPS)

Keto Katz paczki are made in a dedicated gluten free and sugar free facility. They use stevia and erythritol as sweeteners. They are fried in avocado oil.

1) Are your gluten free paczki egg/ dairy/ soy / peanut or tree nut free?

No. Our Paczki are only free from gluten and sugar.

2) When will you start taking orders? What is your deadline to order?

Online orders will be available starting February 1st.

3) What flavors are you offering?

• Cannoli
• Custard
• Chocolate
• Lemon

4) Are your gluten free paczki baked or fried? If fried, in what kind of oil?

Our paczki are fried in avocado oil

5) HOW should people order?

Order directly from our website.

6) Do you require a minimum order? Do you have a maximum order?

We sell our paczki in packs of 2, 4 and 6.

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

They cost $7 each.

8) Do you ship?

Yes, we ship!

Rumi’s Passion – Plymouth

1) Are your gluten free paczki egg/ dairy/ soy / peanut or tree nut free?

Our gluten free paczki are dairy, oat, peanut & tree nut free. Some of our Paczki contain Soy-lecithin due to the chocolate topping, but customers may order them naked to avoid the soy.

2) When will you start taking orders? What is your deadline to order?

We are already taking orders and will continue to do so until February 25.

3) What flavors are you offering?

• Vanilla cream
• Cannoli
• Lemon
• Raspberry
• Blueberry
• Custard
• We will offer more flavors available for first come, first serve at the bakery, such as strawberry & apple

4) Are your gluten free paczki baked or fried? If fried, in what kind of oil?

Our paczki are fried in canola oil.

5) HOW should people order?

Order in person at the bakery or by call us at 734-335-7145

6) Do you require a minimum order? Do you have a maximum order?

Orders require a minimum of 6 paczki and customers may mix and match flavors.

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

$3.95 for one, $42.95 per dozen

8) Do you ship?

We are only shipping throughout Michigan at this time.

Allergy Free Bakery – Shelby Twp (Top 9 Free)

1) Are your gluten free paczki egg/ dairy/ soy / peanut or tree nut free?

Yes, all products are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Kosher, and Free of the top 9 allergens

2) When will you start taking orders? What is your deadline to order?

We will start accepting pre-orders on February 2nd, 2025. Deadline March 2nd for pre orders

3) What flavors are you offering?

• Strawberry
• Raspberry
• Chocolate Cream
• Custard Filled

4) Are your gluten free paczki baked or fried? If fried, in what kind of oil?

Our paczki are fried in canola oil

5) HOW should people order?

To place your order please call or text 586-900-2253

6) Do you require a minimum order? Do you have a maximum order?

We have no minimum or maximum order requirements

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

$4.25 each, $24.50 for 6, $48 for 12

8) Do you ship?

While we do offer shipping for some of our products, we do NOT offer shipping for paczki.

Made With Love Donuts – Wyandotte

Will have paczki every Friday that they are open. Flavors are Vanilla Custard, Chocolate, Strawberry and Raspberry. Click here to order.

Mama Alana’s Pantry – Linden

1) Are your gluten free paczki egg/ dairy/ soy / peanut or tree nut free?

Our gluten free paczki are free from eggs, dairy, peanuts and tree nuts.

2) When will you start taking orders? What is your deadline to order?

We are taking orders now. The deadline to order is February 18th.

3) What flavors are you offering?

• Creme filled with chocolate frosting
• Raspberry filled with vanilla frosting

4) Are your gluten free paczki baked or fried? If fried, in what kind of oil?

Our paczki are baked. We do brush a little vegetable oil on the pan to prevent sticking.

5) HOW should people order?

Go to the Mama Alana’s Pantry website to order.

6) Do you require a minimum order? Do you have a maximum order?

We will have limited quantities, but they can order what they’d like as long as it’s available. They can schedule pickup time at checkout.

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

We charge $17.95 for 4 paczki

8) Do you ship?

We can ship.

No More Belly Aching – Brighton (2024 Info)

At No More Belly Aching, all items are gluten-free and dairy-free. Their Michigan gluten free paczki are baked, not fried. If you want some, you need to place an order, as those will be filled first.

They come 6 to a package – three raspberry and three lemon. No More Belly Aching charges $12.99 for 6 gluten free paczki. You can reach them at 810-225-9773 or order online. NO SHIPPING.

DAIRY FREE – CONTAINS EGG

G3 Food 4 All – Lansing (Allen St. Market)

They are made in a dedicated gluten free household are sold at Allen St. Market.

1) Are your gluten free paczki egg/ dairy/ soy / peanut or tree nut free?

Our paczki are dairy free, egg free, soy free, nut and soy free.

2) When will you start taking orders? What is your deadline to order?

We will offer our gluten free paczki at the farmers markets we attend. They are first come, first serve.

• Allen St Market – Wednesdays 3:00-6:30 pm (Feb 5, 12, 19, 26)

3) What flavors are you offering?

• Chocolate
• Lemon
• Apple
• Cherry
• Blueberry
• Custard

4) Are your gluten free paczki baked or fried? If fried, in what kind of oil?

Our paczki are fried in Extra Light Olive Oil

5) HOW should people order?

We mostly offer our paczki first come, first serve.

6) Do you require a minimum order? Do you have a maximum order?

If you have questions, you can email us.

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

We charge $4 per paczki.

8) Do you ship?

We do not ship.

Third Coast Bakery – Traverse City (2024 info)

Third Coast Bakery in Traverse City, Michigan usually makes gluten free paczki. Everything in their bakery is gluten free and dairy free. **They are currently focusing on Valentine’s Day orders, which close on February 10th. Paczki info will likely be available after that.

1) Are your gluten free paczki egg/ dairy/ soy / peanut or tree nut free?

Our gluten free paczki are also dairy and soy free. They contain eggs.

2) When will you start taking orders? What is your deadline to order?

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3) What flavors are you offering?

• Organic Raspberry with Vanilla Glaze
• Lemon with Lemon Glaze
• Whipped Vanilla Cream with Chocolate Gaze
• Vanilla Custard with Chocolate Glaze
• Chocolate Custard with Chocolate Glaze
• New! Sugar-Free Vanilla Custard with Chocolate Glaze

4) Are your gluten free paczki baked or fried? If fried, in what kind of oil?

Our paczki are baked

5) HOW should people order?

To order, call us at 231-421-8696. Order deadline is ?

6) Do you require a minimum order? Do you have a maximum order?

One must order a minimum of 6 paczki.

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

We charge $5.99 per paczki.

8) Do you ship?

We CANNOT ship paczki. Visit our website to see items we can ship to you.

Dulce Nulla  – Iron Mountain 

Dulce Nulla will offer gluten free paczki for the last time, as she prepared to sell her business. Stay tuned to her Facebook and website for updates and how to order.

1) Are your gluten free paczki egg/ dairy/ soy / peanut or tree nut free?

All of our gluten free paczki are peanut and tree nut free. We will offer vegan paczki, but they are available by pre-order only.

2) When will you start taking orders? What is your deadline to order?

We will start taking orders Monday, Feb 17th and orders will close on Saturday, March 1, in the evening. Packzi will only be available for pick up on Tuesday, March 4th.

3) What flavors are you offering?

• Raspberry
• Lemon
• Apple
• Bavarian Cream
• Buttercream
• Chocolate buttercream

4) Are your gluten free paczki baked or fried? If fried, in what kind of oil?

Our gluten free paczki are fried in vegetable oil.

5) HOW should people order?

Through the Facebook page, by email [email protected], or on the website www.dulcenulla.com.

6) Do you require a minimum order? Do you have a maximum order?

We do not require a minimum order, and there is no maximum on the number of paczki that can be ordered.

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

$5.50 each

8) Do you ship?

Shipping is not available. Paczki are only available on Tuesday, March 4th from 6 am to 6 pm. No exceptions will be made this year due to the transition between myself and the new owner.

**This article is intended for informational / educational purposes only. Always confirm any food preparation concerns with staff before ordering. 

Gluten Free Paczki Recipe

Want to try making your own paczki? Try this recipe for Gluten Free Fried Jelly Donuts from Fearless Dining.

Fat Tuesday is also known as Shrove Tuesday. Traditionally people eat pancakes on that day. My Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes would be perfect for that! Do you have any other Fat Tuesday traditions? Share your story in the comments below! 

First published February 2018