The Kolache Cafe Menu

Fruit kolaches

Soft, slightly sweet yeast buns with a fruit-filled center, made in the Texas Czech tradition.

• Cherry kolacheVegetarianSoft round bun holding glossy red cherry filling, tart and bright against the sweet, buttery dough.
• Peach kolacheVegetarian · SeasonalSweet bun filled with soft peach filling, a Texas Hill Country favorite when local peaches are at their best.
• Strawberry kolacheVegetarianBun with a bright, jammy strawberry center; a popular choice for kids and anyone wanting a sweeter kolache.
• Pineapple kolacheVegetarianTangy crushed pineapple filling in a golden yeast bun, offering a tropical, slightly tart bite.
• Blueberry kolacheVegetarianDeep purple blueberry filling baked into soft dough, often paired with a dollop of cream cheese.
• Apricot kolacheVegetarianPillowy, butter-brushed bun with a well of tangy apricot filling, often topped with a sprinkle of sweet crumb (posipka).
• Poppy seed kolacheVegetarian · Popular pickOld-world favorite filled with ground poppy seed cooked with milk and sugar; dark, earthy and nutty-tasting.
• Prune kolacheVegetarianTraditional Czech filling of stewed prunes and a hint of lemon, rich, jammy and less sweet than other fruits.

Cream cheese & sweet kolaches

Cheese-filled and dessert-style kolaches beyond the fruit classics.

• Cream cheese kolacheVegetarianSweetened cream cheese filling with a hint of lemon baked into a tender bun; smooth, tangy and very popular.
• Cream cheese & fruit kolacheVegetarianHalf cream cheese, half fruit filling, usually apricot, cherry or blueberry, combining tang and sweetness in one bun.
• Farmer's cheese kolacheVegetarianOld-fashioned filling of sweetened farmer's cheese with lemon zest and sometimes raisins; drier and crumblier than cream cheese.
• Pecan praline kolacheVegetarian · Contains nutsBun topped with buttery brown sugar and chopped pecans, sweet and sticky like a Southern praline.
• Cinnamon streusel kolacheVegetarianPlain kolache dough covered in a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumb topping, soft and fluffy underneath and crunchy on top.
• Chocolate hazelnut kolacheVegetarian · Contains nutsSoft bun filled with chocolate-hazelnut spread, a newer favorite in Texas shops that's rich, smooth and sweet.

Klobasniky (sausage kolaches)

Savory rolls wrapped around sausage and other fillings, called kolaches by most Texans.

• Brisket klobasnekSavoryChopped smoked brisket, sometimes with barbecue sauce and cheese, wrapped in dough and baked until golden.
• Hot link klobasnekSavorySpicy Texas hot link wrapped in sweet dough, balancing coarse-ground heat with the soft, buttery roll.
• Sausage klobasnekSavory · Popular pickSmoked sausage link wrapped in soft, lightly sweet kolache dough and baked golden; the classic Texas grab-and-go.
• Sausage & cheese klobasnekSavorySmoked sausage and melted American or cheddar cheese baked inside the soft roll, slightly oozing at the ends.
• Jalapeño sausage & cheeseSavorySpicy jalapeño sausage paired with melted cheese and diced peppers, giving a hotter, Tex-Mex style kick.
• Boudin klobasnekSavoryCajun rice-and-pork boudin sausage wrapped in kolache dough, peppery and soft with a Louisiana accent.
• Ham & cheese klobasnekSavoryDiced ham and cheese baked into the soft roll; milder and smokier than the sausage versions.

Breakfast kolaches & tacos

Morning combinations folded into kolache dough or warm tortillas.

• Breakfast tacoSavoryWarm flour tortilla filled with eggs and a choice of bacon, potato or chorizo, with salsa; a common Texas sidekick to kolaches.
• Bacon, egg & cheese kolacheSavoryScrambled egg, crisp bacon and cheese baked inside soft kolache dough; a full breakfast in one hand-held roll.
• Sausage, egg & cheese kolacheSavoryCrumbled breakfast sausage, fluffy egg and melted cheese wrapped in a pillowy, slightly sweet bun.
• Egg & cheese kolacheVegetarian · SavoryScrambled egg and cheddar baked into kolache dough, a meatless morning option with a soft, golden crust.
• Potato, egg & cheese kolacheVegetarian · SavorySeasoned diced potato, scrambled egg and cheese in a soft roll; hearty and mild, with salsa on the side.
• Chorizo, egg & cheese kolacheSavorySpicy Mexican chorizo scrambled with egg and cheese, wrapped in kolache dough for a Tex-Mex breakfast twist.

Donuts & Czech extras

Other morning bakes found in Texas Czech kolache shops.

• Vánočka braidVegetarian · Contains nutsBraided Czech Christmas bread with raisins, lemon zest and almonds, glazed and sliced for holiday breakfasts.
• Assorted kolache dozenMixed box of a dozen sausage and fruit kolaches, a popular order for offices, road trips and church gatherings.
• Glazed donutVegetarianFluffy, yeast-raised ring dipped in a thin sugar glaze, sold by the dozen alongside kolaches every morning.
• Cinnamon rollVegetarianOversized spiral of soft kolache-style dough filled with butter and cinnamon sugar, topped with a thick drizzle of white icing.
• Apple strudelVegetarianThin, flaky pastry rolled around spiced apples and raisins, then dusted with powdered sugar; a Central European classic.

Desserts & sweets

Pastry-case desserts to finish lunch or take home.

• French macaronsVegetarian · Contains nutsDelicate almond meringue cookies with crisp shells and chewy centers, sandwiched with ganache or buttercream in assorted flavors.
• Carrot cake sliceVegetarian · Contains nutsTall slice of moist spiced carrot cake with walnuts and layers of thick, tangy cream cheese frosting.
• Seasonal fruit tartVegetarian · SeasonalCrisp sweet pastry shell filled with vanilla pastry cream and arranged with glazed fresh fruit that changes through the year.
• Lemon tartVegetarianShort, buttery crust holding a smooth, sharply tart lemon cream, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
• Classic cheesecake sliceVegetarianDense, creamy vanilla cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, topped with berry compote or served plain.
• Double chocolate brownieVegetarianChewy, deep-chocolate brownie with a paper-thin crackly top and chunks of melted dark chocolate scattered throughout the square.

Drinks

• EspressoVeganA concentrated one- or two-ounce shot pulled under pressure, topped with tawny crema and carrying bittersweet, roasty notes with a short, syrupy finish.
• AmericanoVeganEspresso stretched with hot water into a full-size cup; lighter in body than drip yet keeps the toasty edge of the shot.
• CappuccinoVegetarianEqual-ish parts espresso, steamed milk, and airy foam cap, giving a drier, stronger-tasting drink than a latte with a velvety top layer.
• Caffè latteVegetarianEspresso with plenty of steamed milk and a thin microfoam layer; mellow and creamy, often finished with latte art and offered with oat or almond milk.
• Flat whiteVegetarianA smaller, stronger cousin of the latte: a double ristretto under silky, barely-foamed milk for a dense texture and pronounced coffee flavor.
• MochaVegetarianEspresso, chocolate sauce, and steamed milk, sometimes crowned with whipped cream; a dessert-leaning drink balancing cocoa richness with coffee bite.