Kalaches

This place was super good to run in and grab a quick bite. I’d never had a Kolache before and this hit the spot. They just opened and the couple running it are really nice. Healthy and made fresh daily 10/10 will come back

Kolaches in SF?! Have you been to legendary Czech Stop and wanted some in San Francisco too? Well, Kalaches doesn't come close to Czech Stop (a national treasure), but they still field some excellent kolaches! Kalaches has both sweet and savory kolaches, though their menu is in the middle of updating, probably due to just having opened a short while ago. I got a large amount to share between my Texas transplant friends and myself. The dough lacks sweetness compared to what you would find from a Texas store, and overall less salty for their savory kinds. The sausage is spot on with the type/style of sausage, being used in their "Texas style". Notably, the cheese is higher quality than what you would typically find, but I won't gripe about that. Other than that, Kalaches has nailed it really well with their kolaches! The price is steep, but that's to be expected in downtown SF. Out of all the kolaches I tried (strawberry, strawberry-nutella, sausage egg, sausage jalapeno, and the Texas style), the Texas style is a clear winner and what I would get next time I'm back. The Texas style was offered as spicy and non-spicy, and the spicy version was amazing! All were consistent with their dough being well made and having a good amount of filling. When I went, their online menu doesn't quite match up with their in-store offerings. They were also out of a few kolaches by noon (notably, there were neither any savory vegetarian nor cheese-free kolaches left available). The store is pretty small, catering for to-go, with minimal seating (outdoor + indoors) but service is quick as the staff is fast on getting the kolaches into boxes for you. Two display cases, one for savory and one for sweet. They were very kind with helping me place them into separate boxes for the multiple parties I was ordering for. One downside is the kolaches were cooler than I would have liked if I was to eat them immediately near the store, perhaps since I arrived around noon. However, they were fantastic after being heated in an oven for a short time. I'll definitely be back again to scratch my kolach itch!

“This pastry was amazing—just like my mom used to make! Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it!”

Very friendly staff and tasty food.

Long time kolache lover- these were some of the best I've ever had! Great flavors, bread was soft and fluffy. The cream cheese and fruit was my favorite. Will be back!

Great for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack!! Service was good and they're pretty quick on giving you your order. 10/10

Best kalaches ever! 🥐✨ Such a cozy spot and the bakery family runs it. A must-try! 😍

Real kolaches in SF: FINALLY! This place is legit. Seems like high quality ingredients.

Kolaches in SF?! Have you been to legendary Czech Stop and wanted some in San Francisco too? Well, Kalaches doesn't come close to Czech Stop (a national treasure), but they still field some excellent kolaches! Kalaches has both sweet and savory kolaches, though their menu is in the middle of updating, probably due to just having opened a short while ago. I got a large amount to share between my Texas transplant friends and myself. The dough lacks sweetness compared to what you would find from a Texas store, and overall less salty for their savory kinds. The sausage is spot on with the type/style of sausage, being used in their "Texas style". Notably, the cheese is higher quality than what you would typically find, but I won't gripe about that. Other than that, Kalaches has nailed it really well with their kolaches! The price is steep, but that's to be expected in downtown SF. Out of all the kolaches I tried (strawberry, strawberry-nutella, sausage egg, sausage jalapeno, and the Texas style), the Texas style is a clear winner and what I would get next time I'm back. The Texas style was offered as spicy and non-spicy, and the spicy version was amazing! All were consistent with their dough being well made and having a good amount of filling. When I went, their online menu doesn't quite match up with their in-store offerings. They were also out of a few kolaches by noon (notably, there were neither any savory vegetarian nor cheese-free kolaches left available). The store is pretty small, catering for to-go, with minimal seating (outdoor + indoors) but service is quick as the staff is fast on getting the kolaches into boxes for you. Two display cases, one for savory and one for sweet. They were very kind with helping me place them into separate boxes for the multiple parties I was ordering for. One downside is the kolaches were cooler than I would have liked if I was to eat them immediately near the store, perhaps since I arrived around noon. However, they were fantastic after being heated in an oven for a short time. I'll definitely be back again to scratch my kolach itch!

Savory and sweet kolaches [San Francisco CA] So excited to see a kolache bakery open in NorCal... these delightful traditional Czech pastries have finally arrived in the Bay Area! Yes, it's a 2-hour drive for me to San Francisco but at least not 6-hours. Until now I've only known about two Kolache Factory locations in SoCal (in Tustin and Huntington Beach). We were greeted by Robi, co-owner of the husband-and-wife duo. Very pleasant to talk to... gifted me some promotional items. This was only their first week open for business, grand opening Monday, Aug 18, 2025. Prices are on the high side. whoa! $6.75 for a kolache is pretty expensive compared to $4.90 in SoCal. I blame the San Francisco tax. At almost 10:30a options are sparse and almost out. I got the last of the Egg & Cheese, and hubby chose an Ham, Egg & Cheese flavor. The treats are a good size, fist-sized pastries. Interior is counter service. There are no seating inside so you will need to get it to go. The kolaches were warmed up for us which was delightfully delicious after our first, second, and third bites The business name is not a misspelling. "Kalaches" is a play on both the word "kolaches" and one of the owner's last name. I like it! Thank you to Cherylynn N who always finds the cool new places in the Bay Area! Review #3866

Kalaches: Came here early, a bit after 7am and you'll be greeted by owner- Robi Inside you'll find a 2 display case, 1 savory and 1 sweet. The savory display case has many varieties and I opted for Sausage, Egg & Cheese ($6.75). You can ask to get it warmed up but I ate it as-is which is still fresh & warm. I was surprised when biting into this! It was soft, warm & simply delicious! Also, this kalache is shockingly heavy for its size. The filling is great & the ingredients are delicious! This is definitely a great spot for on-the-go breakfast! I definitely recommend a visit to try & you'll probably come back for more!

Texas transplants in the bay are probably going to go wild because... Grand opening today is Kalaches! I believe this is the first shop specializing in Kolaches in the bay. They took over Pizza Squared. Open for takeout only, no seating. For grand opening week, they have a different giveaway each day. Today is a free $15 gift card. They didn't have them available yet so they had customers write down their name and email. M E N U Savory and sweet kolaches. The sweet ones were not available at opening time. These baked goodies are Czech soft buns topped/filled with cream cheese + jam or filled with savory eggs and/or meats. Usually eaten for breakfast, they're a big thing in Texas. K A L A C H E Team Savory! * Sausage Jalapeño w/ egg & cheese ($7): https://tinyurl.com/ydu6tvmy Arrived at opening time so it was still warm. Golden brown exterior, soft Hawaiian roll texture with soft scrambled eggs, melty cheese, two slices of sausage and pickled jalapeño. Great savory flavor with a nice tangy heat and touch of sweetness from the dough. It was delicious but wish there was more sausage than two slices (menu pic shows sausage morsels). Also purchased 4 other savory kolaches (sausage & egg, bacon jalapeño, etc.) for others. There were no prices on the menu so I was surprised when being rung up that these were $7 each. I know it's the city but IMHO, that's quite steep for the amount of meat included. Overall, Kalaches is a welcome addition to the city and a nice spot for a quick, hot breakfast.

I just got back from Kalaches on their grand opening day! I realized that I missed out on their $15 gift certificate for folks on the first day! In this visit, I got the Veggie Omelet for lunch and it was $7 . It was savory and the crust itself had the sweetness of a croissant. Although it was a bit pricey, I feel it was a fair value given it was full of veggies and filling and most likely made fresh everyday! The Kolache is a staple in Czech and reminds me of a Piroshki , which were all over when we lived in Seattle and popularized by Piroshky Piroshky. The staff were friendly and mentioned they had done this concept in Texas . Hope to see their success here and they should take a playbook from the aforementioned and do the same for Korache in SF!

My girlfriend introduced me to kolaches when I visited Texas. Got so pumped when I found out a kolache place would be opening in the city! It's really delicious. The people running it are really kind. Picked up the sausage, jalapeno, egg and cheese along with ham egg and cheese! Will come back here again!

"This pastry was amazing--just like my mom used to make! Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it!"

Not sure what works in Texas translates here. Feels oddly school cafeteria like. I had a barely warm egg n cheese that was sitting out on a tray and a strawberry peanut butter. Hopefully neighborhood embraces it.