Nothing says ‘Texas’ quite like biting into a warm, pillowy kolache fresh from the oven. These Czech-inspired pastries have become a beloved Lone Star State tradition, whether filled with sweet fruit or savory meats.
Road-trippers and locals alike know that finding the perfect kolache shop is like discovering hidden treasure on the Texas landscape.
1. Czech Stop And Little Czech Bakery, West
I’ve never met a traveler on I-35 who hasn’t stopped at this legendary roadside haven. Located in the heart of the Czech Belt, this 24/7 bakery serves up hand-crafted kolaches that keep folks lining up at all hours.
The fruit-filled varieties burst with homemade preserves, while the klobasniky (meat-filled cousins to kolaches) pack a savory punch. My tip? Grab extra for the road, you’ll thank me when hunger strikes fifty miles down the highway!
2. Hruska’s Store & Bakery, Ellinger
Hidden along Highway 71 between Houston and Austin sits this unassuming treasure that’s been serving delectable pastries since 1952. Family recipes passed down through generations create kolaches that taste like they’re straight from a Czech grandmother’s kitchen…