Kolache Factory

The kolaches are «okay».
I can’t say much for their customer service though. I tried the pumpkin pie this morning — took one bite and it was not good. I went back in and told the girl about it and she just said Oh Really… Oh well… I then ordered a different kind. (The sausage and cream cheese are always pretty good.)
And, I wish they’d bring back poppyseed. They’re not my favorite kolache place, but they’re location is somewhat convenient — it’s on the way to work.

This place has gone down-​hill and I won’t be going back again. It’s disgusting to realize that some things never get cleaned between visits. The straw dispenser might seem trivial (except that it’s going straight into your mouth full of bacteria) but there was gunk built up on the spring loaded feet where unwrapped plastic straws were landing. It makes you wonder what else gets neglected from being disinfected in the food preparation areas.
Also, it has always seemed strange to me that most of the shelves are empty during the lunch hour because they don’t close until 2pm. If you go at 12:30pm they are already counting registers and mopping the floor. It makes me feel like I am in their way and bothering them.
Today, whatever was left of the fruit kolaches were combined into a big pile. I’ve never seen kolaches treated so horribly. That is the owner’s money they were wasting because I was planning to buy a couple for dessert, but not with all the different flavors stuck together. How can I respect your food if you don’t?!?
They make good kolaches, but the customer service and management ruins the only good thing they’ve got going for them. The staff never seems happy to see me and I’ve never felt welcomed in the many years I’ve been a customer. I’m done handing over money and feeling unappreciated.
I’m also done with their horrendous parking lot full of pot holes that have only gotten worse since all that rain earlier this year. How is the owner of this place so oblivious?!? Save your time, save your money, save your vehicle getting a dented wheel rim, and stay away from this place. No kolache is worth this hassle.

I am a big fan of kolaches (traditional in my part of Europe), so my expectations were quite high. While their food is not traditional Eastern European, it is quite good.
Their kolaches are generally well prepared and tasty, and the price is fairly low. You will get well fed for less than $ 5. The atmosphere is relaxed and the people are friendly and accommodating (when getting a big box they offered to label all of them).
Not all of the kolaches are too my liking, however. The egg and bacon and the potato, egg and cheese taste a bit bland (get tacos with that kind of mix in Austin).
The ranchero, BBQ and various sausage kolaches are excellent! And a big box makes for a popular office/​event snack!
If their (small) lot is full, you can try parking on Medical or 37^th. But since many people get their food to go there should only be a short wait for parking.

I loveeee this place, even though it’s a chain. There used to be one by my mom’s house in Houston and I have been addicted ever since. The jalapeño popper kolache is fantastic! Way fattening, but awesome. Jalapenos, cream cheese and bacon. I mean, come on. I usually get that and the Rancheros kolache too, which is very flavorful. They also have a «Kolache of the Month» which I like to go and try out. They have had some pretty awesome ones.

I’m a spoiled brat. I grew up on Kolache Factory in Houston and have held every other Kolache I have ever tasted in esteem of those I got there. When shipley’s dominated the game, Kolache factory came in and literally blew the competition in regards to the assortment and variety it offered. Fruit, meat variations and even veggie options line the back counter, freshly baked within the hour. Not a bite that isn’t scrumptious… As long as they heat it properly. So make sure they do. Cause a cold meat Kolache is not how it’s meant to be served. Fruit can stay cold. :)
For $ 10 I can feed myself and my kiddo, so it’s a cheaper option on the go, but at the Lamar location, we like to chill. They have a small patio with stone tables, that adjoins a sand pit for kids. So while I’m soaking up the sun. She is playing and getting dirty. (Yay. Lol)

The bacon and egg kolaches are GROSS. There’s barely any bacon in it and the eggs are bland so you end up getting a wad of gross eggs. The jalapeño and cream cheese was good though.

I’ve been hearing about Kolaches so I stopped here and picked up a variety for me to try and lunch from my coworkers. They’re basically dinner rolls stuffed with variety of items. Ham and cheese, jalapeño cheese, etc. Since it was my first time having one I asked if my coworkers if these are considered good ones. They said that they’re really good. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and helpful.

I’ve been to this location twice.
On my first visit the staff was super helpful and suggested flavors for me. I bought my tasty kolaches, sat down and read my magazine in complete contentment.
I was hoping to do the same thing again for my second visit, but unfortunately the employee I encountered wasn’t as welcoming. But hey, it was a little after 7am. I understand and definitely wouldn’t hold it to anyone to be chipper that early. The most unpleasant part was that there was country music blasting at a level that even made it difficult to have a conversation.
I really enjoy the kolaches (specifically the savory ones) and will probably return for those. Most likely to-​go.

I tried the egg and cheese (okay, but really no flavor) and strawberry (tasted like cheap, plastic-​y pie filling). The pumpkin was BEYOND awful. It literally had NO spices or even sugar added to the filling. It was simply plain pumpkin purée. No wonder there were so many left. My boyfriend liked the bacon, egg, and cheese but said the spinach one was just alright. My greatest concern– why are these sitting out on the counter with no coverings or refrigeration/​heating?

I really wanted to give this place 4 stars for two reasons:
1) The buy 3 get 3 free coupons on the back of the HEB receipts are way too convenient and a great value — 6 kolaches for under $ 5. They keep me coming back despite their far less than superior kolaches.
2) The staff is always extremely friendly and patient.
However, the kolaches themselves are just so so. They are never quite as fluffy as you might expect and hope for, and it always just seems like they are lacking in something. My measuring stick is the Czech Stop in West, but these kolaches aren’t bad. I recommend the sausage and egg, it is their most solid one in my opinion.

Its fine.
I had higher expectations, but that may be totally unfair considering I’m staying away from food like this. My boys loved the bacon & cheese kolache though. I did take a bite of one, and thankfully it wasn’t amazing! (for me)
Would I go back? Probably not. Just wans’t something I have to have again.

Sausage and Gravy Kolaches! Mind blown!

This place makes getting kolaches cheap, easy and convenient! I’ve been here more times than I am proud to say.
I AM BEYOND ASHAMED OF KNOWING THIS NEXT PART:
There’s little buy 3 get 3 free coupons on the back of H-​E-​B receipts. Go and commit yoself some carbicide gurrrrrl!

Not much to say except that all of the potato, egg, and cheese kolaches had rotten potatoes in them… very obviously rotten, not just discolored.
My question is how does someone not notice that, or did they notice but knew the customer wouldn’t until it was too late?
Only reason I gave it more than one star is because the fruit kolaches seemed fine.

As a special treat, my husband got up early one weekend morning to pick up fresh kolaches for breakfast. We are a kolache-​lovin’ family so everyone was eagerly awaiting his return with the goodies.
Me: Ooooooo! A whole box of kolaches! Where are the ones with spicy sausages? ‘Cause I like those!
Him: Oh, there’s only one of those. I ate half of it already.
Me: What?!! Why didn’t you get more?
Him: I don’t know.
Me: What’s this one? And this? And this?
Him: I don’t know. Can’t remember. Taste it and see. Oh, and the manager came out and gave me a 20% discount.
Me: What? Why?
Him: *shrugs*
I don’t understand the way my husband shops, but I can understand the allure of these beautiful pastries. We dive in and are in breakfast heaven. Scrambled egg/​cheese/​jalapeño kolaches. Strawberry kolaches. Poppy seed kolaches. Apple kolaches. And of course, half of a treasured spicy sausage kolache. Delicious. I preferred the savoury ones but that’s just me. What impressed me was that even after re-​heating the kolache containing scrambled egg, the filling remained moist instead of becoming dried out or overcooked. Lovely.
Pretty soon there were just a few crumbs left in that big cardboard box. Feeling full and satisfied, we settled in for a lazy morning at home…

Just ok. Too much bread and too little filling. Service is great. I haven’t done the fruit things. They look good, but, not my thing.

We tried them this morning. I had the ham and cheese. My fiancé had the ranchero.
Mine was just ok. Wasn’t a big fan of the ham. But my fiancé loved the Ranchero she loved the jalapeños. Giving them a 4 star due to there great prices, fast friendly service and tasty food.

Quick Note: This is a review of JUST the food, not the actual building or service as I have never been to the Kolache Factory in person.
Um, holy mother of god, this has got to be the crank of breakfast foods. My boss’ husband brought us a bag of different kolaches from the Kolache Factory the other day, and holy ka-​kow! Instant food love.
Had a jalapeño sausage one and a cheesy sausage one, both nice and hot and fresh and just melt-​in-​your-​mouth savory to the finest degree. This is hands down the BEST way to begin a kick ass day at work!
I can’t comment on the price, staff, or business itself since these little buns of joy were hand delivered to me, but they are FRIGGIN. DELICIOUS. Go eat one. Right now.

On N. Lamar, near the intersection of 38^th, it is a busy and chaotic scene. But beyond all of that there is a kolache war going on between Lone Star and the Kolache Factory, who are separated by no more than 200 yards.
So I decided to check both of them out for comparison. In the end I think both have their own things going for them, no one really stood out the outright winner. I compared the sausage and cheese, polish hot, and ham and cheese croissants.
Kolache Factory positives:
— I found their ham and cheese croissant to be better than Lone Star’s, it had more filling and tasted great.
You also get half off after 1:30pm, which gives you 30 min since they close at 2pm. Lone Star offers ½ off at Noon. Polish Sausage hot and sausage + cheese are popular kolaches, I found Lone Star’s to be slightly better — — bigger polish sausage and they have a slightly sweeter bun, but that preference is yours. The quality is still good here.
So the choice is yours, but that’s my breakdown. Both stores make great kolaches, it just boils down to your preference.

I had my first chance to try a kolache here on Thursday morning, and it was a good outcome.
I had a jalapeño, cheese, and sausage kolache to go. I was offered the chance to warm it, which I accepted. When I finally got to eat it about 10 minutes later at my destination, I’m glad I took them up on their offer.
I found the kolache bread to be above average, and they certainly did not skimp on the jalapenos. Quality was very good overall. Service was slightly above average, but I felt price was also slightly above average.
All in all a good experience, and I’m waiting for the chance to make a return trip and sample some more of their varieties. I found it a shame that I’d already had breakfast that morning!