If you’re wondering where to eat donuts in Malaga, next Thursday, 12th of February there’s a special reason to stop for something sweet. At Bun and Coffee, we’re celebrating Tłusty Czwartek – Fat Thursday with a one-day-only donut, inspired by one of Poland’s most iconic desserts – pączek z różą.
What is Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek)?
Tłusty Czwartek is a traditional Polish celebration that takes place on the last Thursday before Lent. It’s a day dedicated to enjoying rich sweets — especially faworki and pączki, traditional Polish donuts.
Across Poland, bakeries prepare thousands of them, and people line up early to buy at least one. According to tradition, eating a donut on Fat Thursday brings good luck for the year ahead.
Why Tłusty Czwartek so important in Poland?
Tłusty Czwartek is much more than just a food-related day in Poland. It’s a deeply rooted cultural tradition that almost everyone takes part in, regardless of age or lifestyle.
On this day, sharing pączki is a social ritual — people bring them to work, meet friends at bakeries, and celebrate together in a very simple, joyful way. It’s about slowing down, enjoying something sweet, and marking a special moment in the calendar.
It also represents a last moment of indulgence before Lent, a period traditionally associated with moderation. That’s why Fat Thursday is linked to abundance, celebration, and generosity.
Most importantly, it’s one of the most loved food traditions in the country. Even people who don’t usually eat sweets — or who avoid fried desserts — make an exception on this day. For many Poles, Fat Thursday simply wouldn’t feel complete without at least one donut.
☕️ Come visit us in the heart of downtown and enjoy an exceptional coffee, our famous buns and a cool atmosphere that will make your visit a unique experience. We are waiting for you! 😊.
Why it’s important to us at Bun and Coffee
At Bun and Coffee, Fat Thursday is more than just a themed day on the calendar. For us, it’s a chance to share a tradition that is part of our roots and bring it into the space we’ve created here in Malaga.
We like celebrating food traditions in a quiet, honest way — not by copying them perfectly, but by interpreting them through what we do: vegan baking.
Not everyone knows this, but our donut recipe is inspired by a traditional Polish base passed down from Babcia Jasia — Moni’s grandma.
Even though our donuts are 100% vegan, with no eggs and no dairy, their softness, structure, and balance of sweetness come from a Polish baking tradition, rather than a classic American donut style.
Because of that, many Polish guests recognize familiar notes when they try our donuts — even without animal ingredients.
They’re not traditional pączki, and they’re not meant to replace them, but the inspiration is there.
That’s also why creating a donut inspired by pączek z różą for Fat Thursday felt like a natural way for us to mark this special day.
Our limited-edition Fat Thursday donut
For this special occasion, we wanted to do something small but meaningful — a simple way to introduce this Polish tradition to Malaga, in our own way.
That’s why, only on Thursday 12th of February, we’ll be offering a limited-edition donut, inspired by a classic Polish favorite.
Pączek z różą — our interpretation
Our donut is inspired by the traditional rose-filled pączek, and features:
- Raspberry jam with a rose petals
- A classic-style glaze
- Candied orange peel on top
Let’s be honest: It won’t be as good as the original Polish pączek.
The originals are deeply nostalgic, made with very specific techniques, and tied to generations of tradition. But we wanted to create something that captures the spirit and flavor inspiration, adapted to what we do best.
For us, this donut is not about recreating the original perfectly, but about sharing a story, a tradition, and a small moment of joy. If you’re in Malaga on Fat Thursday and wondering where to eat donuts — or if you’re simply curious to try something a little different — we’d love for you to stop by Bun and Coffee.
The donut will be available for one day only, in limited quantities, so come early, grab a coffee, and celebrate Fat Thursday with us.
☕️ Come visit us in the heart of downtown and enjoy an exceptional coffee, our famous buns and a cozy atmosphere that will make your visit a unique experience. We are waiting for you! 😊.