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. Nuts are used in our facility.

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

We have already begun to take orders. Fat Tuesday is February 17th. No orders will ship between February 12th and the 17th. The first 100 orders will be guaranteed in time for Fat Tuesday. 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 for shipping?

• Custard with Chocolate Dip or NAKED.
• Raspberry with Chocolate Dip, Powder Sugar or Naked.
• Lemon with Powder Sugar 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.
• Vanilla and Chocolate Creme will only be available 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?

$19 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.

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 now. Pick up dates February 12, 13, 14 and 17.

3) What flavors are you offering?

• 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 for pickup. If you want them shipped, please see the link under question 8).

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 $12 for 2, $24 for 4, $36 for 6

8) Do you ship?

Yes. Please use this separate website for shipping orders. They are only shipped in 2 pks. Orders placed by 2/2 will ship on 2/4

Orders placed by 2/9, will ship on 2/10

Missy’s Sweet Treats – St. Clair Shores

NO LONGER TAKING ORDERS

This is the limited info I have from their Facebook page

“Minimum for ordering is four (you can mix and match). Traditional flavors are $4 each, and specialty is $5 each.

I will be taking limited orders for each day. You will need to pick your pickup time window when you order, because as always, these are made fresh day of. There will be options late morning and early evening pickup for your convenience.

If I get a large influx of orders, I will open the 15th for pickup as well

Flavors – Raspberry, Strawberry, Lemon, Cannoli (Paczki are fried, not baked.)

HOW TO ORDER – Send them a direct message via their FB page

Rumi’s Passion – Plymouth

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

Our gluten free paczki are free of gluten, wheat, nut, dairy, oat, sesame and potato. In addition, our gluten free paczki contain no preservatives. Some of our Paczki contain Soy-lecithin due to the chocolate topping, but customers may order them naked to avoid the soy. (Non-chocolate paczki are soy free.) All paczki contain corn. Egg-free options will be available on Saturday, February 7 only.

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

 Pre-orders will be available for Tuesday, February 10 ONLY with a minimum of 12 paczki (you may mix and match but can only order “as-is” or “naked”). Deadline for pre-order is February 4th.

3) What flavors are you offering?

• Custard with chocolate
• Raspberry with glaze
• Lemon with powdered sugar
• Blueberry with powdered sugar
• 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?

Please call us (734-335-7145) or come see us in person.  All orders must be pre-paid.

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

You must order a full dozen (12) if you plan to pre-order. Pre-orders will ONLY be available on February 10th.

We will be offering fresh Pączki 4 times in February:
* Saturday, February 7 – First Come, First Serve & Vegan options available
* Tuesday, February 10 – Pre-orders available
* Saturday, February 14 – FCFS only
* Tuesday, February 17 – FCFS only

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

$4.75 for one, $57 per dozen

8) Do you ship?

No

Allergy Free Bakery – Shelby Twp (Top 9 Free)

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

Everything we make is Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Kosher & Free from the TOP 9 Food allergens: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Soy, Sesame, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, and Milk! *Paczki contain oat milk.

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

The deadline to pre-order is February 13th, 2026. You must order a minimum of 6 paczki. Pre-order pick up is ONLY February 17th.

3) What flavors are you offering?

• Custard
• Chocolate Custard
• Strawberry
• Raspberry
• Cookies and Cream

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?

You must order a minimum of 6 paczki for pre-order.

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

$6.99 each, $39.99 for 6

8) Do you ship?

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

Mama Alana’s Pantry – Linden (2025 Info)

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?

Information unknown at this time, as she needs to prepare for surgery.

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.

Everything is Gluten Free – Brighton & Ann Arbor

Everything is Gluten Free is a home based, cottage law business. There is no storefront.

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

All contain egg and dairy and are free of the other listed allergens

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

Deadline to order is February 11th. Pick-ups will be in Ann Arbor, Brighton, and Canton on 2/14 and 2/17

3) What flavors are you offering?

• creme-filled
• creme-filled with chocolate glaze
• cherry
• apple
• lemon

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

Our paczki are fried in vegetable oil

5) HOW should people order?

Order via the Google form link.

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

We requite a minimum order of 3 paczki. There is no maximum limit on how many you can orders.

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

3 for $17, 6 for $32, 12 for $62

8) Do you ship?

No, we are a cottage food kitchen. We will have 3 options for pick-up

No More Belly Aching – Brighton

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

Everything we bake is dairy free. These paczki are free from soy, peanuts and tree nuts. They contain egg.

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

We are currently taking orders. (A deadline wasn’t given. Fat Tuesday is Feb. 17th.)

3) What flavors are you offering?

Lemon and Raspberry

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

Our gluten free paczki are BAKED, not fried.

5) HOW should people order?

Pre-order your paczki on our website. You can also reach them at 810-225-9773.

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

Paczki are sold in 6 packs – 3 Lemon & 3 Raspberry

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?

One 6 pack costs $14

8) Do you Ship?

No, we do not ship.

Nirit’s Bakery – Ann Arbor

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

Our gluten free paczki are dairy, soy and nut free, but contain eggs.

2) When will you start taking orders? What is your deadline to order?
We can start now till February 15th.

3) What flavors are you offering?
Raspberry or Strawberry filling

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

Fried in sunflower oil

5) HOW should people order?
Online on our website

6) Do you require a minimum order? Do you have a maximum order?
We limit for minimum of half a dozen. I can do up to 48 at a time.

7) How much do your gluten free paczki cost?
$18/ half a dozen

8) Do you ship?
No

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

They are made in a dedicated gluten free household and 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 free and corn 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.

• January 28th at Allen Farmers Market (ANC)
• January 31st Meridian Farmers Market
• February 4th at  Allen Farmers Market (ANC)
• February 11th at Allen Farmers Market (ANC)  NO SPECIAL ORDERS 
• SPECIAL ORDERS AND Paczki at Allen Neighborhood Center  (9:30-1:30 pm on
• Fat Tuesday)

3) What flavors are you offering?

• January 28th – Custard, Blueberry, Apple, Raspberry
• January 31st – Custard, Blueberry, Lemon, Raspberry
• February 4th- Chocolate, Custard, Lemon, Apple and Blueberry
• February 11th- unknown. Follow their FB page
• February 17th- unknown. Follow their FB page

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 offer our paczki first come, first serve. We will offer special orders for Fat Tuesday

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 $6 per paczki, $34.50 for 6, and $66 for a dozen.

8) Do you ship?

We do not ship.

Third Coast Bakery – Traverse City 

Third Coast Bakery in Traverse City, Michigan usually makes gluten free paczki. Everything in their bakery is gluten free and dairy free.

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

Our gluten free paczki are also dairy, soy, peanut and tree nut free. They contain eggs and coconut.

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

Pre-orders are due by Friday, Feb 13^th at 4 pm for pickup on either Monday 2/16 or Tuesday 2/17. Paczki must be preordered by the half-dozen in any assortment of flavors, but customers cannot mix fillings and toppings.

We will have them available in-store beginning Sat 2/14 on a walk-in basis.

3) What flavors are you offering?

• Raspberry with Vanilla Glaze
• Vanilla Custard with Chocolate Glaze
• Chocolate Custard with Chocolate Glaze
• Whipped Vanilla with Chocolate Glaze
• Lemon with Lemon 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 February 13th at 4 pm. Orders can be picked up in-store Mon. Feb 16th or Tues. Feb 17th.

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

One must order a minimum of 6 paczki, and can be ordered in assorted flavors.

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.

**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

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**This is an interview with the owner. Please scroll to bottom of page for bakery address, phone number, website, EMAIL and social media links.**

My First Gluten Free Bakery Experience

Gluten Free Specialties was originally called Celiac Specialties. My first memory of Celiac Specialties is over a decade old, from 2003. We drove from our home in Swartz Creek to Chesterfield Township, where their first store was located. This was before GPS, smartphones and Google Maps. We arrived in the city and stopped at a local library to ask for directions. The librarian knew exactly where we wanted to go, as she visited the bakery often.

We arrived at Gluten Free Specialties. Ten minutes after closing. I was heart-broken. But the workers inside saw us standing at the window, took pity on us, and graciously let us inside. It was a sight to behold. I could eat anything in the store, without fear of gluten ingredients. Anything.

Best Gluten Free Donuts I’ve Ever Tasted

We bought freshly made donut holes, returned to the car, and voraciously ate them between the two of us. My memory to this day is vivid. My husband and I are sitting in our burgundy Le Sabre, the smell of warm cinnamon donuts filling our nostrils. We told ourselves we shouldn’t eat the whole bag. My non-gf husband exclaimed they were the best donut holes he’s ever had, better than our local Quality Dairy. If you’re not from Lansing, you don’t know how huge a compliment that is!

Fast forward to 2016 and Gluten Free Specialties has a new owner and a new location. But their dedication to a strictly gluten-free environment has NEVER changed. Read about Priscilla’s passion and vision for this bakery, in her own words.

Interview with owner, Priscilla Demello

1. What inspired you to become a baker? Why the focus on gluten-free?

Gluten Free Specialties was originally called Celiac Specialties, and was opened by my husband’s sister, Michelle. She, a non gluten-free baker, was approached over 20 years ago by someone with Celiac Disease needing safe baked goods.  Her brother Mike joined a few years later, helping her to fulfill her mission of creating gluten-free foods that were celiac safe without sacrificing great taste and texture.

I, Priscilla, was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2002. After my diagnosis, a coworker introduced me to what would become Gluten Free Specialties. Because of Michelle’s baking, I was able to embrace my diagnosis and dedicate myself to truly eating gluten-free. Shortly thereafter, I started working at the bakery, on the weekends. This allowed me to connect with other celiacs and hopefully help those who were newly diagnosed. Who knew that someday my part-time work would lead to my life time love!

2. Are there other highlights of your products?  Dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free etc?

We try to accommodate as many allergies as we can. We are very proud that 95% of our products are also dairy (casein) free. When creating a new product, we always attempt to make it dairy-free. If it doesn’t meet our quality standards, then we use dairy as a last resort. While we use no nut flours in our baked goods, we do use whole peanuts in some items. Our Caramel Apple Pie is currently the only item we use oats in, and we use purity protocol oats.

3. What steps do you take to ensure that your baked goods are truly gluten-free?

We get gluten-free statements from our vendors to ensure all of our ingredients are safe. We do not bring ANY wheat into the facility, so their is no possibility of cross contact or any wheat being in the air vents and air flow. No gluten in the building, period. We also submit our products to the FDA for testing.

4. Can you share a story of a customer who’s been greatly impacted by your business?

Gluten Free Specialties has may reviews on their Facebook page. I (Margaret) was struck by one particular story.

“Went in today for the first time because I noticed via Facebook that they were close to me. A super nice woman, who I’m assuming is the owner, explained all the different products they make and went beyond that to give me advice & write down the names of some good books. I’m new to Celiac Disease with positive blood work but cannot have an endoscopy until I deliver (4 months pregnant). I was extremely saddened when my doctor recommended the GF diet because everything I was craving turned into everything I could no longer have. But this place definitely brightened my outlook! I bought pasta, cinnamon donuts, Hawaiian bread and blueberry muffins. I have tried the muffins already this morning and they are AMAZING! (And I am super picky!) I will definitely be going back!”

I think it’s safe to say that Priscilla and her husband are living out Michelle Fuller’s passion. They’re not only turning out a much loved product, but are taking steps to care and educate their clients as well.

So what baked goods are you missing after diagnosis? Do you have a dedicated gluten-free bakery near you? Keep following throughout the year as I interview every gluten-free bakery in Michigan!

Gluten Free Specialtes Location, Contact Info and Hours

2656 South Rochester Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Website / Facebook / Instagram / Email

(248) 860-0680
Open Monday – Friday 10am – 5 pm (Tuesday open until 6 pm), Saturday 10 am – 2pm, Sunday 11 am – 3 pm

Gluten Free Specialties is one of many great, dedicated gluten-free bakers across the state of Michigan.  Click this link to see a comprehensive list of all the gluten-free bakeries in Michigan, complete with interactive map!

Originally published February 2016

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**This is an interview with the owner. Please scroll to bottom of page for bakery address, phone number, website, email, and social media links.**

I met the owner of Rumi’s Passion, Steve Ciric, and his family years ago when I helped organized the Lansing Gluten Free Fair. People would flock from across the state of Michigan to buy their gluten free baked goods. While the fair no longer exists, people still travel far and wide to their store in Plymouth. Located only 15 minutes from IKEA, it’s great place for a road trip.

If you were to ask me my favorite items to buy there, it would be hard to choose. They offer a great selection of sweet treats. However, they also make pasties, pizza crust, and other savory items. They’re sliced bread gets rave reviews, as well. Learn more about this business in my Q&A, below.

1. What inspired you to become a baker? Why the focus on gluten-free?

I’ve been a baker for decades. In reality, my family has been in the baking industry for over 30 years. We owned Wild Flours bakery 8 years ago and customers began to ask about gluten-free options.

After some research I saw that I needed a dedicated facility in order to safely offer gluten-free items. So we closed down our conventional bakery and opened Rumi’s Passion in 2010. You can read more about our adventure in opening our business the Plymouth-Canton Patch.

(This article is from an interview with Stan Ciric, the original owner of Rumi’s Passion. New owners took over in 2021.)

2. Are there other highlights of your products? Low sodium, fat free, etc?

We offer dairy-free, soy-free, corn-free, and vegan options. Some of our items are sugar-free as well.

3. What steps do you take to insure that your products are truly gluten-free?

All of our ingredient suppliers provide us with fact sheets to confirm they are gluten-free.

4. Can you share a story of a customer who’s been greatly impacted by your business?

You can find many reviews from happy customers on our Facebook page, including this one –
“I special ordered unfrosted cutout cookies so my daughter could have the experience of frosting legit Christmas cookies. Rumi’s cookies are AMAZING! I truly wouldn’t have known they are gluten-free and dairy-free. Thank you so much!”

5. What would you like consumers to know about your products and your business?

We are able to do custom products for customers who have restrictions beyond a gluten-free diet.

While Rumi’s Passion offers a large assortment of baked goods, they also offer other gluten free pantry items. From chips and crackers, to tamari and snack bars, it’s a fantastic place to grab those items you may not be able to find anyhwere else. They also support other Michigan businesses, by stocking items from Full Flavor Foods and Old World Gluten Free. They also serve Great Lakes Coffee in their bakery, so you can get a hot cuppa with your gluten free donut!

They also supply items for area restaurants, such as the Union Joints chain of eateries and Mr. Mike’s Grill. You can find a limited selection of Rumi’s Passion products at Holiday Market, Nino Salvaggio, Plum Market and Westborn Market in the gluten-free freezer section. They do not ship.

Location, Hours and Contact Information

Rumi’s Passion
41106 5 Mile Rd
Plymouth MI 48170
(734) 335-7145
Open Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am-5 pm, Thursday & Friday 10 am – 6 pm, Saturday 9 am – 3 pm

Website / Facebook  / Instagram / Email

Rumi’s Passion is one of many  bakeries across the state of Michigan offering gluten-free options. Check out my master gluten free bakery list, which includes an interactive map!

Originally published March 2016

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