Yo Poznan!

It’s basically impossible to write about every spot serving donuts today — the level is crazy high across the city. But while everyone’s queuing for the classics, we’re eyeing the places that dare to do it differently.

Think matcha meets pączek. Tokyo-core energy on Fat Thursday. Double matcha intensity, strawberry-green tea balance, dark sesame drama, cherry-hōjicha contrast, toasted tea comfort. Calm outside, chaos inside.

Don’t follow the herd. Go where the flavors hit different — and make your bite count.

Kyoei Sanraku

Św. Marcin 41

Matcha meets pączek and suddenly Fat Thursday goes full Tokyo-core. The line up includes the Double Matcha Donut is green-on-green madness: matcha dough, matcha cream, no compromises. Strawberry Matcha brings the switch-up — earthy tea energy cut with fresh, juicy strawberry. Balanced but bold.

Black Sesame? Dark, nutty, dramatic. That deep sesame hit under an almost-ink glaze is pure main-character energy. Cherry Hōjicha plays contrast — roasted, smoky tea notes smashed together with sharp cherry brightness. Unexpected. Addictive. Repeat-worthy.

And the classic Hōjicha Donut? Warm, toasted, creamy comfort with a subtle roasted edge that lingers just enough to make you want another bite.

And the classic Hōjicha Donut? Warm, toasted, creamy comfort with a subtle roasted edge that lingers just enough to make you want another bite. hio, Monte-style, kajmak — “fit” never tasted so naughty.

Ave

Kraszewskiego 17

Jeżyce already knows Ave as the all-day comfort spot — eggs, schnitzels, solid brunch energy. Cool, consistent, no drama. But on Fat Thursday, they switch lanes. They’ve prepped three special pączki: Śliwka + crème pâtissière, Malina z różą, and… the real reason this place makes the list …Tiramisu.

And not the fake “coffee-flavoured” kind. We’re talking that rich, creamy, espresso hit wrapped in dough like it was always meant to live there. Soft, bold, slightly dangerous. Go for the plum. Respect the raspberry. But let’s be honest… you’re there for the tiramisu.

DŻUNGLA CAFE

Głogowska 32

If you want your Fat Thursday to feel like a party in the jungle, this is the spot. Dżungla Cafe is daring with flavors: lemon curd, halva & white chocolate, or the classic raspberry-mascarpone combo. And for the boldest of you — bolas de berlim straight from Portugal. A Portuguese doughnut, slightly citrusy, fried, yet deliciously delicious. The dough is light as a cloud, and the cream is full, creamy, yet slightly refreshing.  Grab a box, tag your crew, and watch them disappear within seconds. This is sugar chaos at its finest.

Masz Bobo Placek

Małeckiego 36

“Like grandma used to make,” but cooler. Jam, custard, rose, even vegan pączki — it’s the full spectrum of sweet nostalgia. Come here for flavors that hit home and leave you dreaming about repeats. Bonus: it’s one of the few spots where your vegan friends don’t have to cry in the corner. Oldschool for vegans!

ŁYK

Garbary 58

Łyk doesn’t play — they elevate. We’re talking unexpected flavor drops, and the kind of aesthetic that makes you pause mid-bite just to snap the pic. This year they’re coming in hot with four special donuts:

Crème pâtissière with raspberry & rose (malina z różą) – soft, floral, low-key romantic. Lotus cream with mascarpone & cookie crunch – rich, creamy, dangerously addictive. Hazelnut praline (pralina laskowa) – nutty, smooth, luxury-in-a-donut energy.
Earl Grey with blackcurrant & lavender – tea-core but make it dessert. Sweet chaos. Zero regrets. Fat Thursday done properly.

MASEŁKO

Zwierzyniecka 41

Street-fashion pączki at their finest. Pistachio, Lotus cream, raspberry crème patissière, even blackcurrant cheesecake — all colors, all glam, all Instagram story worthy. Fat Thursday here feels like a runway show for your taste buds. Eat, snap, repeat. They have decided to make their dougnuts standout this year by extra frying them. If you’re looking for unique, then this is it

Dobre To To

Jugosłowiańska 79

Expect twists like advocaat, raspberry custard, and Philly-blackcurrant, Kinder Bueno with Cherry sounds amazing! The Philly is our pick though!

Final Word

Fat Thursday hits once a year — basic choices happen every day. Skip the safe pick. Chase the flavor. Back the spot that dares to do something different. See you in the line — but not the boring one.