This is a place that must be witnessed to really take in the full experience. It's an old A-frame building that has been modernized into a coffee and pastry shop. There is a great exterior patio area and the service is delightful. I honestly had never heard of a kolache before I visited this facility. I can honestly say that it's a unique but delicious pastry that comes with your choice of filling at this shop. I went with the OG and was definitely not disappointed. I was able to chat with the owner while I waited for my food and had a very lovely interaction. In general, the atmosphere is very friendly and seemed like a very family friendly environment. Definitely check it out if you want to have some quality service while trying a pastry you've probably never heard of... all at an affordable price and in a vintage style restaurant. read more

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Man I love a good kolache, and this place has some great ones. The exterior is some of the softest I've ever had on a kolache and I'm here for it. Definitely pillowy dinner roll vibes. I think 2-3 per person is more than enough. I myself am good with two to myself, but we always get a few more so we can try more flavors. We got a few to go and my favorite was definitely the spicy sausage. The cream cheese danish was also phenomenal. The eggs inside were also super soft and not over cooked. I do wish they had a slightly bigger menu, while there were a number of kolaches, it really seemed to just be different combinations of egg, cheese, and some breakfast protien (sausage, bacon, etc.). So one is just egg, then another is egg and cheese, another is sausage, egg, and cheese, then just sausage and egg, etc. All the different combos make it seem like there's a lot, but the real flavor options didn't vary a ton. But I will 100% be back, as it's a great grab and go breakfast options that's super delicious. read more

I heard that kolaches is a Texas Thing by way of Czech immigrants who settled there. Started as dough with sweet fillings but Texans twisted the deserts to become a savory Breakfast. Happy Sparrow, is a tiny spot located on Jean Road in Lake Oswego. It gives off vibes of maybe, a former Tasty Freeze or Dairy Queen? When I arrived on a Saturday morning, I was third in line and when I left, there were about 20 customers behind me. There's a case showing the kolaches offerings for the day. You go up to the counter, place your order and then are confirmed whether or not they have run out of any. I had the Bacon, Egg and Potato. It was delicious, could have tried a few more but it was a bit overwhelming, so many choices. There are sweet kolaches as well as Coffee drinks. It's more of order and take out kinda place. There are few tables inside and outside as well. I devoured mine in my car and totally forgot to take a photo. read more

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Amazing!! I'm from a Germantown in Texas and grew up on kolaches. They are hard to find in OR. Happy Sparrow is a bit out of my way, but totally worth it- cute shop with yummy yummy food! Staff is always friendly, too! read more

Anyone from West, Texas? This place is a lovely reminder of kolaches from West. I had the OG, which was a double smoked sausage and cheese. The sausage was juicy and tasty, the cheese was plentiful. But really the best piece was the dough, it was an enriched dough, super soft, warm, delicious. They spice honey latte I had was also yummy, though very little spice, more a slightly sweet latte. Which worked. The owner was fun and talkative and quick. read more

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I used to live in Oklahoma, and kolaches were a weekly staple. I havent had anything like it since moving back to oregon, and this spot reminded me of the extremely humid home i once had. atmosphere was gorgeous, and coffee was great. worth going out of your way for one of these!!!!! read more

Happy Sparrow Cafe - Left: Biscoff Nutella right: Texas Hot Link - Bakeries Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

Super enriched dough wrapped around a hot link sausage with jalapeños and cheese. Super soft and slightly sweet this spicy Sammie is a perfectly lunch bite. The owner is super nice and gives great customer service. Small well lit space with indoor and outdoor seating . read more

Happy Sparrow Cafe - Texas Hot Link and chai - Bakeries Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

If you know what kolaches are, you've hit the jackpot! They make these incredible Czech pastries. They're the perfect breakfast. Light and fluffy, sweet bread and perfect amount of filling. I highly recommend this place. The owner or manager is there and super kind and chatty. Perfect places to sit in the summer out on the patio. read more

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Holy shit what a find! The cold brew is excellent and kolaches, which I'd never heard of (some kind of filled dumpling/pocket - both savory (breakfast) and sweet, are out of this world delicious! Super neat people and just a really unique and fresh approach to the breakfast cafe. LOVE it! read more

As a retired chef, there is no way I would ever eat here again. The food was greasy, ( not in a good way) The coffee felt watered down. The service was entitled, when I was ordering the person behind the counter was rude. Later on, I discovered they were one of the owners. As I was regretting my decision to stop here with what was in front of me, I started noticing things were dirty. Literally just going to a friends house trying to grab a quick bite to eat. Horrible experience.!!! read more

This is a fun spot in Lake Oswego. Coffee is good, nice engaging team at Happy Sparrow. Their claim to fame here is their Kolache's. I discovered them Texas and always keep my eyes open for these pastry delights. They offer all sorts of options. If you have never had one go here read more

Finally had the pleasure of checking this place out and yeah, these are off the hook. We were back the next morning. Hope they remain in town for years to come! read more

Had a quick snack and beverage before meeting up with our daughter. We had no idea what a kolache was...but I am a pastry lover! And these were amazing--soft, doughy, delicious fillings. My husband had a basic coffee and I had hot chocolate, which was rich with just the right amount of foam on top. The staff was friendly, service was quick--just what we needed! read more

What an amazing little gem of a cafe. Was up to Portland on a quick trip, and my local friend recommended I try this place out. And boy, this was a treat. Only had the chance to stop in for one, but I was very impressed with the fare on offer. The kolaches are excellent, with a variety of both sweet and savory flavors. I got to try out the poppy seed-lemon-cocoa nib one, and it was fantastic, my buddy equally enthused about the ham and cheese. And of course, you got coffee and drinks to go along with your order. With prices for everything being quite reasonable, staring at a few dollars per kolache. The service here was outstanding. I had the opportunity to chat with the owner a bit as I tried my kolache, hearing about how he and his wife have tried to make both authentic and unique takes on these old world recipes. This is also one of those small hole-in-the-wall spots I absolutely adore. Just the cozy front room, replete with art and board games, and a pleasant little outdoor seating area. I was also impressed reading the newspaper clippings on the walls, showing how they've been here for more than a decade. Glad to see them still going strong, and I certainly hope I can fly on by when next I'm in town. read more

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Great drinks and hand pies! Service was amazing all the employees were awesome and so nice!

Delicious breakfast bakery items and good coffee. I nice place to relax and meet friends and enjoy a morning brew.

This coffee shop was jot very busy when we went to visit. Which is odd since it is so highly rated and the owner and seems to love what they do, and you can taste it in every cup and savory oastery made. I really enjoyed the coffee, and the vietnamese coffee was just rich like it should be. I had something simple. A latte, and I loved it. Perfect combo of coffee and milk. Our daughter loved the pastery and ate it all by herself. We got her a hot cocoa, and she almost finished.. Too young to really get it done in a sitting. There were definitely regulars walking or working out that stopped it. Even nearby workers would grab a cup. They do not stay open long. I think k they have a morning rush, the close around noon. They have plenty of seating and a lot of windows to enjoy the Oregon weather. read more

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Cute cafe. The pastries were pretty good. My daughter ordered a matcha with oat milk but it wasn't made with oat milk. She didn't think it was good, so she didn't bother to go back and tell them they had made a mistake. read more

Soft little pillows of delicious! We wanted a lighter breakfast and kolaches fit the bill perfectly! Clean and inviting the cafe had a causal feel about it. Service was friendly and helpful. I like t he at they offer some standard choices and also sprinkle in some limited time options to keep the menu fresh. read more

Happy Sparrow Cafe - Bacon me Happy in the front. Hot Link in the back and plain cheesecake on the side. - Bakeries Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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Happy Sparrow Cafe is a gem. This little coffee shop is tucked into a corner of a busy street in Lake Oswego. The cafe is known for kolache (stuffed yeast buns) which draw a crowd in the morning. The cafe is well-lit due to the enormous windows on three walls. They offer large coffee and tea menu and extremely friendly service. This is a great spot to work remotely with access to a power outlet. You will need to pack your long cord just in case someone else is sitting next to the plug. There is plenty of light and parking and access to free wifi. Ambient high-energy music plays in the background but it isn't loud enough to interfere with video or audio calls. There is also outdoor seating if you choose to enjoy the sunshine on warm days. The cafe is located within walking distance of other nearby consumer businesses. The cafe usually closes around noon after they sell out of the buns so this is definitely a spot for working between 9 am - 12 pm on weekdays. Remote work summary: Video call friendly: Yes, use headphones if someone comes in to order food or drinks since voices carry in this small place. It might be tough to get backlit on sunny days. Audio call friendly, Yes, use headphones if someone comes in to order food or drinks since voices carry in this small place Laptop friendly: Yes, 3 small tables and 1 large couch inside with at least one multi-plug outlet. 4 picnic tables outside - no plugs Wifi: Available with a password Temperature: Room temp (on a hot sunny day). Might be colder in the winter because of the large windows Clean bathroom: yes, you need the key - located outside and around the back Parking: lots of spots available read more

I got the bacon egg and cheese kolache, a Nutella kolache, and a strawberry and cream cheese kolache. They are absolutely delicious, and I found them very filling. The worker was so kind, and very quick to get me my food. The inside is beautiful, but I had my dog in the car waiting so I took my food to go. After I put my food in my car, I took my dog on a little walk around the cafe, when the worker came out back to throw away trash she saw my dog and said she could've gave him a pup cup, then we had a sweet conversation about dogs. I loved everything about this place, and will definitely go back again (this time without my dog in my car) and sit down and enjoy the lovely atmosphere. read more

The Kolachis were DELICIOUS! So was the coffee! We hadn't eaten any since we visited Texas. The restaurant was very clean! The young man behind the counter was very cheerful and helpful. We will be back!! read more

Our son and family live here in Portland and he passes the Happy Sparrow Cafe on his way to and from our grandson's preschool. He has been curious about it. We are visiting from Fair Oaks and decided to pick up breakfast for us all. So many choices and they all sounded good. We ended up choosing a mixture of sweet and savory and they were all delicious. My son may become a regular visitor to the Happy Sparrow Cafe! We ordered by phone had very friendly and helpful service. When we arrived we received a friendly welcome. read more

Happy Sparrow Cafe - A few of strawberry ones. - Bakeries Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

Having lived in Texas for a few years I am glad I have a place close by where I can get delicious kolaches!!! The owners are very sweet and you can tell they are proud of the products they make. The kolaches make for a wonderful breakfast treat or snack and they have a good variety of savory and sweet flavors read more

Ok this is the cutest little place and I'm so glad I found it!! If you haven't ever tried kolaches, you need to come here asap. They have a variety of breakfast, sweet, and savory options and I tried one of each. The "Bacon Me Happy" was sooo good. Better than I could've hoped for. It was warm and tasted fresh! The cream cheese one was also super yummy!! I would have a hard time venturing away from those next time. Something that really stuck out to me is that I instantly felt happier when I walked in the door! The lady was so friendly and helped me pick out some delicious flavors. She talked to me like I was her friend and it made me feel so good! Her happiness was contagious :) Prices are totally reasonable (I paid $8 for 2 kolaches) and it's just overall a cute place! I will come here every time I'm back in Lake Oswego :) read more

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Overpriced and not even close to a real kolache. I come from a Czech area of the Midwest that makes authentic kolaches. Those are affordable and amazing. These were very disappointing and not even close to as good as those. For the price they are charging, I would expect them to be much better. Not going back. read more

Their kolaches are delicious, particularly the Bacon, egg and cheese. Wonderful service to boot.

The ladies working at the business have always been very pleasant and welcoming which always makes me want to come back. Business can get busy however is nice and quiet surroundings. I always order a latte and a sweet or savory food item. Love the food but enjoy the savory more and the latte in my opinion is better than a Starbucks. read more

Most beautiful and welcoming service. I made the mistake of coming in after they already closed, by several minutes. They welcomed me in, and educated me on the "kolache" which is a Texas staple in Houston. How cool. The coffee was done because they were closed so they subbed me for an Americano and gave me great kolache recommendations and the demeanor is just so pleasant. I totally recommend this space and so proud they have short hours, because people deserve to have a life outside of work. And so beautiful to see the love they do put into their actual work with their philosophies and overall temperament. 10 out of 5 stars because they are so great. I recommend tipping 30% if you have a great experience too. read more

Happy Sparrow Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

Sweet place for breakfast and a coffee! Super friendly folks and comfy welcoming place to sit.

Today is Mardi Gras and I don't eat pancakes, so I decided to try something new: Kolaches at Happy Sparrow. The owner (a woman) was just delightful--and the restaurant name reflects her whole vibe. I had the Texas Hotlink Kolache and the Cream Cheese Kolache for breakfast. The Texas Hotlink was dabomb.com! I bought a Vegan Kolache for later (chocolate, lemon, sesame seed). Ok, I just ate the chocolate poppyseed Kolache. While the Texas Hotlink was my favorite, I would gladly have a chocolate poppyseed one again--and I prefer savory dishes in general. I will definitely return. read more

Happy Sparrow Cafe - Cream Cheese Kolache - Bakeries Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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I'm hooked on kolaches! What a delight, to have this new food experience in Lake Oswego! I've tried about 3-4 different items and each one was an explosion of delightful texture and flavor. Try a kolache; your tummy will be satisfied and you'll be back! Oh yeah...coffee and soft drinks offered. Hang out for awhile with friends and neighbors in this wonderful new cafe. read more

The Kolaches here are amazing!!!!!!!!!!! It taste just like it was made from texas The owners of the store are also from Texas so they know a few things about Texas eats read more

Great personalized service, and yummy drinks and eats! My daughter and I love our weekend coffee trips to Happy Sparrow!

Only provider of quality Czech TEXAS style Kolaches... in the North-West...a true diamond in the rough... in a region barren of the best breakfast food ever created!!!! read more

Family friendly | Good eats $ We discovered this little spot that happens to be conveniently near our climbing gym in Tigard. If you're looking for a quick bite, this place is it! Indoor and outdoor seating. My 18 month old enjoyed playing with their toys inside near the leather couch. I also really like the feel of this place, lots of wood decor. The workers are friendly. Kolache. This is definitely a new thing for us, but we really enjoyed having them! We ordered four total: *Happy Bird - turkey sausage link, scrambled egg, tillamook cheddar cheese *Garden Vegan Bun - carrots, celery, sweet onion, sunflower seeds in a plum sauce *Potato Egg N Cheese - potatoes, scrambled egg, tillamook cheddar cheese *Cheese Melt - filled with tillamook cheddar cheese The ones I want to try next time are Nutella Eclaire, Morning Glory and Pizza Kolache. They serve some drinks off the menu such as the honey cinnamon latte. Get it. Perfect temperature to drink. Good location with ample parking. We'll be back. read more

The closest thing to a Texas kolache I've had since living in Oregon! The only thing is change is the kolache dough to filling ratio. I loved the sausage and cheese but it was just a bit too much bread for me. But I ate 2 within minutes so who am I to judge? They're that good, fresh and just the right amount of heat! Delicious!! read more

There's the southern hospitality that I know and love! This is a little piece of home away from home. I'm from Houston and am so thrilled I found such a wonderful place that has Kolaches. All of them were delicious, but the Nutella and Texas hot link were my favorite. Danny and Mary were the sweetest, and made our moving day full of heart warming goodness. I'm so happy we live so close now. Thank you for doing what y'all do. My dog Orbit gives them a round of a paws read more

Happy Sparrow Cafe - Texas Hot Link, potato, and Orbit - Bakeries Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

Looking for the best snack? At Happy Sparrow the buns are pillowy soft and filled with savory and sweet goodness. We discovered it by accident (and by luck!) when we were around Lake Oswego looking for breakfast options. At 10:30am it was already super popular! We could only try 1) Texas Original and 2) Cream Cheese We really enjoyed each of them decided to go back the next morning! Our next day's order: 1) Potato Egg N'Cheese, 2) Texas Hot Link 3) Happy Thanksgiving 4) Texas Original and 5) Cream Cheese The Happy Thanksgiving and Texas Original were my personal favorites. We are from out of town and we are so thankful to have found a great local place! Owners are super friendly too. Thank you y'all!! read more

Happy Sparrow Cafe - Happy Thanksgiving (cranberry sauce on the side!!!) - Bakeries Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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Everything says they're open but showed up on Friday at 12:40pm and they're closed, no reason. Drove over 100 miles just for this. Frustrating. We phoned and the voice-mail didn't indicate they were closed today. read more