Need a paczki fix? Uber will deliver in Detroit, Grand Rapids

By Crain's Detroit Business
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Ride-booking service Uber will deliver paczki on Fat Tuesday in Detroit and Grand Rapids.

Craving some traditional Polish paczki on Fat Tuesday, but don't have time to drive to the bakery and stand in line? Uber has an app for that.

Starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, the ride-booking service will offer the opportunity to order the sweet treats to be delivered from West Warren Bakery in Detroit or Sandy’s Donuts in Grand Rapids.

The cost: $25 for a dozen. That up from the $10.99 you'd pay if you pick them up yourself in Detroit; in Grand Rapids, the fee includes $12 for the pastries and $13 delivery fee.

To order, just open your Uber app on your smartphone and request the “Paczki” option (just like you'd request a car).

Even better: New Uber users can get their paczki delivered free of charge by using the code PACZKI2016 for $25 off a first ride or paczki order.

The company warns that demand will be high, but it will take requests until it runs out of paczki.

What's your favorite paczki flavor and bakery? Tell us in the comments area below.

By Crain's Detroit Business