You can't pass through West Texas without stopping here. We stop here on our way to Austin from Dallas and get their sausage rolls and kolaches. I think the inside is a little worn but it's old so I don't mind. It isn't dirty or unpleasant. They just see a LOT of people every single day. My favorite is the sausage and jalapeno roll/puff, the brisket is really good, too. For kolaches I really enjoy the lemon and cream cheese or apricot and cream cheese. I have tried almost everything here and haven't been disappointed yet. read more

Czech Stop - Meat puffs and fruit kolaches. - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

My cousin advised we needed to stop here since it was on the way to our destination. I was so overwhelmed with the various items they had to choose from (pre-made & packaged breads, muffins, cakes and cobblers on one rack; kolaches (strudels) of many flavors, sandwiches, dips, different kinds of breads and pastries at the main counter; different sausages and pre-packaged kolaches in the refrigerators). We decided on a peach cobbler to take to a friend's house we were visiting and hubby grabbed a pineapple kolache to grub on in the car. And boy did we grub! The pineapple kolache was really good and not too sweet. The peach cobbler was fantastic as well. A little on the sweet side but that's expected with a cobbler. Lots to choose from, helpful but busy staff. read more

Odd location BUT great treats! Delicious meat, cheese, pastries, cookies etc. definitely worth checking out, especially if you have a gathering you want to bring something delicious to or to have a treat for the holidays. Just really good quality food items. read more

We walked in to a line wrapped around the building and debated if this would be really good and worth the wait. I opted to fuel here on the way back to San Antonio, I decided to see what's the wait and hype was all about. Fueling is a headache since there's so many people that want to get in and use the fuel stations to park to go shop. Biggest complaint was the lack of registers open and everybody wanting to buy a dozen of everything they had to offer. Did you go to pretty much any am donut shop, you should get a similar experience with a fraction of the wait. Otherwise it's just your Shell gas station with a deli built into it. I would check it out again maybe the try some other stuff, as most people did seem to get$50 or more worth of pastries kolacheis cupcakes and more read more

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Love this place..,on our way to Dallas friends stop at CZECH's long line...but moved really fast...They have it all from deserts to breakfast, and lunch :) read more

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Czech Stop is an absolute must if you're passing through West on your travels. After all, Josh Abbott will tell you that if you haven't had a kolache when you go through West that "you ain't met my Texas yet". Their kolaches are amazing and there are so many different kinds - I've been a couple times now and haven't had the same kind yet. Also plenty of other pastries as well that look delicious too. There's something to please everyone! read more

Czech Stop - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

If you see this place you have to stop. you won't regret it.Lots of delicious things in this place.This isn't your local donut Kolaches.These are much much better.They have all kinds of choices.From fruit Kolaches to pepperoni and sausage ones.They also have sandwiches snacks breads and other homemade stuff.Me and my wife live a little over a hour from this place and make the road trip every now and then to pick up some of these goodies.If you never had these you are definitely missing out.I highly recommend you try this place. read more

I love Kolaches and the Kolaches here are terrific! (See my photos). Service was fast and efficient. Multiple work staff taking orders from multiple people at a time. 5 minutes to get through the line and I was done. Pretty good for a Saturday at 12:15 PM. They have a wide variety of kolaches including "meat" ones. I ordered the Cherry, Apple, Cream Cheese, Poppyseed, and a Cinnamon roll (Photo of my order in my photos) All were terrific but the Poppyseed was the best! Only complaint is that they are not located close to Houston! I will definitely will stop by here again! read more

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When people talk about Kolaches, this is the place they're talking about. There ain't no place outside of the Czech Republic that makes Czech baked goods like the Czech Stop. This place is amazing. They blast polka music in the parking lot! They offer an extensive list of baked goods. I recommend getting on the web and checking out their menu before you get there to make some decisions, since their selection of sweet and savory kolaches are so vast. They also offer a bunch of different meats, sausages, jams, jellies, pickled goods and other treats! I got bacon sauerkraut! Ja! The place is clean, and they have more Czech stuff than even a native of Prauge would know about. The clerks are patient to take your orders and warm up the baked goods. They also have a vast amount of drinks to help you out with. The place is authentically decorated in the Czech fashion- the freeway overpass even has a silhouette of dancing Czechs. This place is a must see for anyone travelling on I-35 between Waco and the DFW Metroplex. read more

In 2003 I moved to Central Texas and so began my love with Texan cuisine. On my way to DFW, I was told by a friend to stop at bakery attached to Shell gas station. I was miffed but if a Texan tells you, you follow the orders. Almost 20 years later and I still enjoy the most amazing baked goods ever. Light, airy, not overly sweet and very reasonably priced Kolaches. People from literally all over the world come here and you never know who you will bump into.... read more

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This place is phenomenal. It's tucked behind a gas station, is nondescript and very low key. I felt a little overwhelmed because the pastry selection is so, so expansive. The person behind the counter pointed out the popular pastries: -sausage: $1.45 -sausage + cheese: $1.65 -ham & cheese: $3.19 -and a variety of their fruit kolaches: $1.09 I bought everything that was recommended, packed them up, and carried them home with me. Even eaten a day later, and reheated, these pastries were oh so good. I especially enjoyed the sausage + cheese. A dense piece of sausage is encased in flakey dough. For a mere $1.65, it's a steal. I don't know when I'll ever be in the area again, but if you find yourself in the general vicinity, do yourself a favor and stop by. The pastries will last up to 4-5 days if refrigerated. read more

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Great food!! Every single time I pass through here I stop. Their kolaches are delicious! Every single one I've had has never disappointed! Recently I tried their sandwiches and those too were really good! This last time I got a Jalapeño Bomber Kolache, a Pepperoni Kolache, a Jalapeño Sausage and Cheese Kolache and two Sandwiches Lean Pastrami and Tuna. The sandwiches tasted super good and the kolaches ase usual killed it! I highly recommend the jalapeño bomber, it was my first time but it was delicious! The cream cheese with with jalapeño and the bacon is super good! read more

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Everyone knows that Bucee's is an ideal pithouse for all travels in Texas, but if you're on the way to Dallas then you'll have to make a Czech Stop! This place is pretty darn cute from the outside and is filled with delicious kolaches, puffs, danishes and more! This bakery is reasonably priced and the service is pretty fast! Just a note there is a right and left the side of the bakery that both can serve you, so if one side is busy check out the other side for a quicker checkout! I tried out their breakfast puff with sausage and their pepperoni kolache. The breakfast puff was pretty heavy and greasy, so I HIGHLY recommend getting hot sauce/salsa to accompany it. The pepperoni, on the other hand, was like a homemade version of a pepperoni hot pocket, so if you like pizza, you'll like this. They also have deli sandwiches and sausages for sale as well and if you want to each your baked goods now they can heat it up for you as well. All in all, if you're ever on the way to or from Dallas, stop by for a quick and yummy stop! read more

Czech Stop - Pepperoni Kolache - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

Every time we drive past the Czech Stop on our way home from a road trip, we HAVE to stop. Most of the time we get a box full of kolaches (not heated up) and eat them for breakfast the following week! Our favorites are the jalapeño ham and cheese & the jalapeño sausage kolaches. The others are good too. We really enjoy the summer sausage from the refrigerated section as well. (My grandparents really like the cinnamon rolls.) Definitely make a stop by, it is worth the usual wait in line. read more

Czech Stop is a great spot to stop for you kolaches! Hubby made a stop here on our way back to Dallas from a pilgrimage to Waco. He use to stop here when he lived in Austin and would drive to visit family in Dallas. The place across the highway was packed and the line was enormous, but this place was quick with the service and seems to be a bit of a hidden gem. They were prompt and had a huge selection of breads. We got an assortment of both sweet and savory to take back to Dallas with us and there wasn't a single flavor that I did not enjoy. Parking is a little tight but we found a designated overflow lot to the right. There's technically two stores and if one is too crowded you can just walk tot the next door. It feels like a real mom and pop. Exceptional service and great eats! Must stop between Dallas and Waco! read more

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I never fully understood Texans' fondness for kolaches until I sampled one from this bakery. Oh my stars, these little carby bundles are a thing of beauty. While everything I've tried has been good, I give the edge to the sweet picks, especially the apricot and the strawberry-cream cheese. They have lots of real fruit in the jam rather than that weirdly gluey jelly donut stuff that some purveyors use. If you're feeling savory and like a little heat, the sausage, cheese, and jalapeno kolache does not mess around. This is my requisite pit stop when making the drive between Austin and Dallas. Clean bathrooms, a gas station to fill up, and tasty bites to power you through the headache known as I-35. read more

Best Kolaches EVER!!! Every time I drive from Dallas to Temple for work, I have to make a stop in West, TX to bring some Kolaches to my coworkers. They Love Czech Stop to say the least lol read more

Yes!!! A must stop along the highway. There are two bakeries on either side of the highway. This one is smaller and probably the original. I tried both, and favored this one. Their savory kolaches (a Czech donut filled with ham or sausage, cheese or cheese & jalapeño, etc) was out of this world. I ate 3 varieties through the day and couldn't have been happier! read more

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Czech Stop is a must stop for any Texas road trip! The kolaches with cream cheese are our favorite and the savory jalapeño cheddar puffs have some kick. The staff is always gracious and our kids always look forward to snagging a cookie for the road. read more

Best kolaches in the game. Would always stop in West on my way to Austin from Dallas. I'd refuse to make the trip without stopping.

My big problem here is there are just too many choices of savory and sweet kolaches to chose from. Then throw in the cakes, pies, cookies and breads and my brain is just overwhelmed with so many delicious options and I want them all. If you are ever near West this is a must stop. Or if you have really cool friends (Jai and Carl) so worth a road trip adventure to go get some yummy. I look forward to going back for more tasty. read more

Czech Stop - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

Not only did I lose my gas-pumping virginity in Texas (we New Jersey folks pump our fists, not our gas) but I also tried a kolache for the first time. Sweet, sweet kolache...where have you been all my life? These things are sinful yet heavenly, sent from God himself, out-of-this-world delicious, pastry bombs. We split the blueberry cream cheese, the strawberry cream cheese, the ricotta, and the apricot kolache. The girl behind the counter was kind enough to warm them up for us, too. Holy crapzilla. They were amazing. Light yet heavy at the same time, if that makes sense. The sweet fruit, the tangy cream cheese, the doughy pastry...I am crying right now because I do not have one in front of me. The Little Czech Bakery is literally right behind the Shell gas station in Waco, TX on 35. There was a line out the door upon our arrival and it's easy to see why. They sell a bunch of varieties of kolache (most are .95 cents each) but they also sell pre-made sandwiches, bakery items (muffins and what-have-you), in addition to beer breads, jalapeño cheese breads, and several other varieties that all weigh a ton. You can also grab water, soda, Gatorade, etc., and I should mention that they have an insanely clean bathroom. Kolache...you had me at "hello"... read more

Czech Stop - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

Still love the Czech Stop. Just don't love the attitude of some of the employees. They're pretty upfront about really not wanting to work (I saw one girl yawning while her customers were ordering, I heard another girl talk about leaving early, and one guy who helped me and my partner in crime didn't even look me in the eye and only managed a mumbled 'thank you' - just the general feeling all around was that it was whatever) Tbh, it was a turnoff. But I guess one can afford to be that way when you have a captive audience. As for the kolaches, they're still some of the best stuff around. Right now they're offering pumpkin and pumpkin cream cheese kolaches. I even got to try a cinnamon bun and they were piping hot and oh-so delectable! They'll still heat the goodies up for you too if you ask and given the current temps in the 40s thats a definite plus. read more

Czech Stop - Kolaches, kolaches everywhere! - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

Every time we go to Austin or San Antonio. On our way back this is our mandatory stop. It's like a convince store bakery in Shell has station. Not v fancy, but the kolaches and sandwiches are the best i EVER had. I always think of clicking the picture of food but i forget when i enter there just mesmerized by the collection of bakery items and salsa, breads, brittles etc etc. I always try something new (Kolaches are our MUST buys). They have decent toilets as well, so it serves as our rest area break too. Coffee is okay. And prices are very decent. They have 2-3 tables as well if you want to sit and eat there. You can even ask them to warm your food if you plan to eat there and they very happily do so. read more

Czech Stop - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

I can't believe I drove past this bakery for the last 5 years and never stopped before - I'm tearing up thinking about all those missed kolache opportunities. Ordered the sausage-only and very berry cream cheese kolaches. Super delicious - the bread was fluffy and had a good filling versus bread ratio. And of course, you have to get them warmed up for full yumminess! The very berry cream cheese wasn't overly sweet, and the sausage kolache didn't taste too greasy. There's a variety for both sweet and savory options, and they have other baked goods like cookies, cinnamon rolls, breads, etc. Two kolaches filled me up for a good while, and the price is completely reasonable for portion size. The line can look daunting, but service is pretty quick since there's multiple employees working at a time. Parking is pretty abundant since there's two parking lots. It's very much a stop-and-go situation, so there really isn't any seating. Definitely will be loading up on the goodies next time I stop by! read more

Czech Stop - Inside the Sausage kolache - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

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I have to stop here every time I drive through West! If you don't make it before the bakery closes, they do sell all bakery items 27/7 next door at the conjoined gas station. They have the most amazing kolaches! You can buy them individually, by the half dozen or dozen! If you don't like kolaches they also sell sandwiches, cheeses, cookies, pies, etc. My favorite thing to get is their pimento cheese jalapenos. Theyre incredibly spicy but so good! This last time I went in they had a jalapeño peanut brittle! It was amaxing! Spicy but sweet. I would definitely recommend stopping in here. It's worth the visit! read more

A very popular stop on I-35 through West If you don't know what a kolache is, you should definitely stop here to educate yourself. Everyone has their favorites. Your kolache experience should absolutely include at least one with sausage (familiarly called "chubbies") My other favorites here include any of their fruit danishes made with the same delicious kolache pastry and offered with or without cheese (like a cheese danish) I recommend the pineapple and the very berry with cheese danishes, a poppyseed kolache and the sausage and cheese chubbie Don't be put off by the line out the door, they are well staffed and incredibly efficient Restrooms are small but nice and well kept read more

Disclosure: I have visited the Czech Stop and Little Czech Bakery (Czech Stop) 10+ times. Czech Stop is a gas station in West, TX that boasts an amazing Czech bakery and Deli. You can get some amazing kolaches, sandwiches, rolls, and Premium Unleaded in one stop! My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - It's gas station. No! It's a bakery. It's both! Which means you can make q quick stop or get gas and some treats. Except it really doesn't work that was especially on weekend. What I mean is due to its immense popularity, as stop here is anything but quick. The biggest issue is the parking and sitting in line to get gas. It gets VERY crowded, and maneuvering can be tough. Especially when there see lots of pedestrians. If you need gas, just get in line and BE PATIENT. Don't get too upset if the car in front finishes fueling and decides to run in and get some stuff. Chances are there's no parking. It's busy because it's good. 1/2 Star. Service - They are used to crowds and do a great job. Workers from behind the counter field your orders, get your name, and take them to the front to check out. Occasionally someone who just wants chips or a coke will slip in line to check out, and the Czech Stop folks do a good job getting them in and out. 1 Star. Food - Their bread for the rolls are phenomenal. It's so soft and fluffy with as nice barely salty tasty which pairs well with sausage or jalapenos for the adventurous types. They also have such soft, sweet, and creamy kolaches that makes your 50 cent coffee taste like the best Colombian roasts. We also like to buy many kolaches and freeze them. They thaw well and taste good enough reheated. Don't do this for the rolls though. The bread gets hard and tough fast. I'm also not a huge fan of the sausage. It tastes great but the texture can be tough. Again, the key is to eat it FRESH! 1 1/2 Star. Will I Return? - YES! If it wasn't for the I35 construction and heavy traffic, we would visit Czech Stop on our to AND from Austin. Nowadays, we just hit it up once per trip. It's busy, nut it's also good enough to reward the weary and patient driver. 1 Star. My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts): 1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm. 1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point. 2 Stars - Food - I'll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the food. 1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return. Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score. read more

Czech Stop - Parking lot gets full on weekend - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

Long line for simply horrible food. The sausage patty puff (think kolache) was tasteless and at least a day old. The bacon and jalapeno popper (again, a kolache) had dry bacon and was also at least a day old. The cinnamon roll was not a day old... it had to be at least two days old. I don't have any idea how this place has 4.5 stars unless they have thousands of family members or absolutely none of their customers has ever been to a Shipley's or Kolache Factory. I guess we'll try the place across the freeway next time. No reason to think it is better but they have their work cut out for them if they are able to be any worse. Amazing. read more

I swear I gain 5 lbs just from walking into this place! Every shelf is covered in the best sweets! From kolaches to breads to sandwiches, you can't go wrong. I always leave having spent WAY too much but luckily, whatever you can't eat right away you can freeze! I stock up every time I visit. My favorites are the chocolate and cream cheese kolaches, the Nutella or raisin iced bread, and the new "country breakfast." read more

Czech Stop - Kolaches - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

So Kolaches are big deal for folks in Texas. For years I thought a Kolache was nothing more than a pig in a blanket.. sausage and some sort of dough. Then my girlfriend brought me here. These Kolaches come in all sorts flavors and types. You can get everything from bacon and eggs to cream cheese and jelly. They are more like a yeast roll that has been filled with goodness. I realy like this store and I love the fact that it is open 24 hours. I'm not the biggest fan of the sweet Kolaches and I feel like the savory Kolaches are bit too yeasty but this place is definitely an experience. If you drive by be sure to stop and give everything a try. Even if its not your cup of tea its a fun and exciting pit stop! read more

What I imagine the Old World would taste like, if it were wrapped in a yeasty pillow of fruity deliciousness and served up at a truck stop. Seriously, this place rocks. I've tried at least six flavors of kolache (pronounced kol-OTCH-ee), sandwiches and cookies, and this is the real deal! Customer service is down to earth, good folks. The lines may be long, but they get people through quickly. Only thing that's not top-notch is the coffee. read more

Czech Stop - My preciouses - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

Roadside Czech Bakery about 17 miles North of Waco, TX. Originally stopped here because we needed to use the restroom, but come to find out this is an excellent bakery specializing in Kolache which is from the Czech and Slovak plural koláče, sg. koláč) is a type of pastry that holds a dollop of fruit, rimmed by a puffy pillow of supple dough. We tried the Nutella Kolache and it was nice and warm. Good crust and filling served the way it is supposed to be. The line is never ending but moves quickly and you better know what you are going to order. read more

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OH yeah! In the past, any time I go on a trip between Dallas and Austin, this is a must stop. Funny thing is that I was visiting Dallas for a work conference and was on the way down to Austin afterwards. My friend who drove me automatically pulled over and got me wondering if something was wrong. As soon as he pulled in, memories of this place flashed back like a flood gate opening. I completely forgot about this stop for years! So glad he pulled over. It was almost like muscle memory for the dude.Their kolaches are sublime. Warm soft bread encasing sweet or savory goodness. My favorite is the jalapeño cheese and the breakfast one. When you pick your favorite, you can have them warm it up if it isn't a batch that came right out of the oven. If the bakery is closed, you can visit the store next door and they should have some. Fyi, it is a gamble on your visit in terms of the wait time. When my friend and I walked in, there was only one person getting their goods. We decided to use the restroom first. Man was that a bad decision. We came out and the line was almost out the door! Nonetheless, it did not deter us from getting our hands on deliciousness. yums! read more

Czech Stop - Jalapeño and cheese, breakfast, peach, coconut cream and a apple kolache. Win! - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

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Many delicious pastaries, puffs, kolaches, breads and sandwiches. Counter service. Always busy, but the line goes fast. Haven't had anything that wasn't delicious. The bread on the kolaches is flaky, soft as clouds and full of flavor. Great place to stop on any roadtrip. read more

If you get here early, they have discounted items which I grab every time. Other than that, the cream cheese kolaches are the best here of course and if you like blueberry muffins then you should really try theirs. Oh and by the way, grab a spoon for that muffin!! read more

The most difficult part about coming here is only choosing a few items, since everything looks delicious. The bakery was already busy when we arrived around 1pm on a Friday- there was a line, but it moved pretty quickly. We ended up trying: -Sausage w/Cheese ($1.65, http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=uut0Dg6FIppHywvGkJFllQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- highly recommended! We tried a couple other versions in Austin, but none came close to this one. -Strawberry & Cream Cheese Kolache ($1.39, http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=WgfhKQUeWLErRuzw_lLq8Q&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Also delicious and highly recommended- the pastry was soft and fluffy, and the strawberry/cream cheese ratio was perfect and not too sweet. Overall, these were the best kolaches that I've tried so far, and this is a must stop for any pastry lover! Parking is easy since they have a gigantic lot across the street. read more

Czech Stop - Sausage w/Cheese ($1.65) - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

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O. M. G. Can I love a place more?!?? I stop to AND from my way to Dallas. First off, this place is just plain cute. You can tell everything is homemade. It's just at the perfect distance from Austin when I need a snack. I have normally only gotten sweet things there, but recently tried out some of their amazing sandwiches. They did not disappoint! Do yourself a favor and stop for a sweet treat. You won't be disappointed. My favorite is the cream cheese or very berry kolache. Also, buy the loaves of bread as gifts. Your family and friends will love it! read more

There are just way too many options! I was in line only because I was waiting to get to the counter so I could see what they were offering. I went home with cookies, pecan rolls, an apple kolache and a mini banana bread. Ive tried all but the kolaxhe and each were delicious in their own delectable way. My biggest appreciation was for the items I got with nuts in them....the nuts were so plentiful. No skimping here. Service was great! This was a nice pit stop on my way back to Austin from Dallas. I shall return! read more

Czech Stop - Impromptu pit stop, seeing what all the hype is about! - Bakeries Near Me - West, Texas

The good is that they did have some baked goods yesterday around 5:00 pm on the return trip to Dallas. They also had adequate staff so the line of buyers kept moving. The not so good: the ladies restroom was dirty-potty paper o he floor of each stall, some stalls out of useable paper, no soap in one of 2 soap dispensers, messy floor, and more. This is very different from how neat and clean this place was for 10 years up to around 20221. The baked and handmade items stock was quite thin considering how it was before covid. Recently, (2022-present) popular items have been out of stock in sandwiches: pimento cheese, egg salad, etc. and baked goods. We have found what we wanted recently at their competitor on the southbound freeway access road, but we are hoping to remain loyal to Czech Stop if they will step back up to being adequately stocked in the popular items. Just sayin' read more