Best Donuts & Kolaches Menu
7895 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX
Planning a visit to Best Donuts & Kolaches in Houston? Here is a guide to 43 items you can expect at a kolache shop, from the pastry case to the drinks.
This is a typical menu for this style of bakery, not the bakery's official menu, and prices are not listed. Ask in store or call (713) 939-7900 for today's selection and any allergen information.
Fruit kolaches
Soft, slightly sweet yeast buns with a fruit-filled center, made in the Texas Czech tradition.
- 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.
- 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.
Cream cheese & sweet kolaches
Cheese-filled and dessert-style kolaches beyond the fruit classics.
- 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.
- 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.
Klobasniky (sausage kolaches)
Savory rolls wrapped around sausage and other fillings, called kolaches by most Texans.
- 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.
- 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.
Breakfast kolaches & tacos
Morning combinations folded into kolache dough or warm tortillas.
- 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.
- 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.
Donuts & Czech extras
Other morning bakes found in Texas Czech kolache shops.
- 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.
- 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.
Seasonal donuts
Rotating flavors tied to holidays and the harvest calendar.
- Eggnog cream donutVegetarian · SeasonalHoliday yeast donut filled with nutmeg-scented eggnog cream and dusted with powdered sugar and a pinch of grated spice.
- Strawberry shortcake donutVegetarian · SeasonalSummer donut filled with whipped cream, topped with pink strawberry glaze and fresh berry pieces when local fruit is available.
- Pumpkin spice cake donutVegetarian · SeasonalAutumn cake donut made with pumpkin and warm spices, glazed or rolled in cinnamon sugar, with a gently spiced finish.
- Apple cider donutVegetarian · SeasonalFall cake donut made with reduced apple cider and rolled in cinnamon sugar for a tart-sweet, orchard-style flavor and crisp exterior.
- PączkiVegetarian · SeasonalRich, egg-heavy Polish-style filled donut made for Fat Tuesday, stuffed with prune, custard or raspberry and dusted in sugar.
Drinks
- Cold brewVeganCoarse grounds steeped in cold water for twelve hours or more, yielding a smooth, low-acid concentrate served over ice with chocolatey undertones.
- 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.