Kolache Republic

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Kolache Republic

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702 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206

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Czech kolache pastries in sweet & savory flavors with sauces  

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The 29 Best Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio | Eater

"Bringing a bit of the Czech Republic to the hearts and stomachs of Ohioans, Kolache Republic is a neighborhood staple in German Village for its eponymous pastries. Somewhere between a classic yeast doughnut and a Danish, each kolache is filled with ingredients like blueberry cheese, sweet cheese, and sausage with egg and cheese, among others. Visit in November for the popular Thanksgiving kolache filled with juicy roasted turkey and house-made stuffing, served with a side of cranberry sauce and gravy." - Angela Lee

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Matthew

Google
Stumbled across this place while on a 2 day vacation and decided to give them a try and see what they were about. You walk in and they are stationed in a little nook off to the side. I was immediately greater and felt welcomed into the space. I placed and order with the friendly cashier and as they bagged up my items the other gentlemen told me they had some sauces/jams I might want to try with my kielbasa and cheese roll, which I absolutely did. I ordered the kielbasa, cheese , and jalapeno roll, the lemon blueberry kolache and the strawberry rhubarb. Everything was delicious and fresh. The kielbasa was warm and the creamy jalapeno sauce and mango habenero jam both complimented it sooooo well. I couldn’t decide which to eat so I was eating both one on each side lol. If you’re in the Columbus area make sure to stop by and give these fine folks a try. You won’t be disappointed. Well unless you only buy one. Then you will be because this is the kind of place where you have to buy multiple items because it’s all so good

David

Google
First off, these kolaches are the size every kolache should be 🤣 I was shocked when I saw them. The bread is so soft and the fillings are so flavorful. Everything about these kolaches is top notch. Cannot wait to come back and try some more of these delightful breakfast treats.

Jessica Ashmore

Google
Ate breakfast here every morning we were in Columbus. Simple, delicious food and great coffee - which isn’t said lightly. We were a group of 4 spanning from 7-81 years and all found food they loved. Sweet and savory kolaches were eaten. All were delicious. The real MVP was biscuits and sausage on the weekend. We stayed at an air bnb within steps. Made the trip so much easier to have it around the corner!

H

Google
I've ordered egg, hashbrown kolaches a few times. At 5 bucks each, these are a solid buy. I do prefer to supplement mine with hot sauce as the fillings as they aren't heavily seasoned (I think they do a little pepper but these are kismet with some harissa hot sauce), but the texture of the bread is firm and light, and I usually get 2 kolaches. Recommend

Larry Early

Google
Staying nearby at an VRBO for the weekend and stumbled upon this place. Had the Biscuits and Gravy, Sausage, Egg and Cheese Kolochi. Quick service and very good food that was relatively inexpensive. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Margarita

Google
Been going here for years. One of the 3 places I get breakfast from. Love love love the sandwiches and the kolaches. The guys are always nice and attentive and wonderful 🥰 love y'all

Frater Perdurabo

Google
Super neat location and the Kolaches are delicious. The gentleman whom waited on me was super knowledgeable and we discussed the Estonian version - Pirukad! Pretty decent size, with wonderful flavor, reasonable price and a nice, cozy little area to dine. Very enjoyable experience, will be coming back!

Craig PULLEN

Google
Nice clean restaurant service nice and quick. The food is good
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Matthew H.

Yelp
Stumbled across this place while on a 2 day vacation and decided to give them a try and see what they were about. You walk in and they are stationed in a little nook off to the side. I was immediately greater and felt welcomed into the space. I placed and order with the friendly cashier and as they bagged up my items the other gentlemen told me they had some sauces/jams I might want to try with my kielbasa and cheese roll, which I absolutely did. I ordered the kielbasa, cheese , and jalapeno roll, the lemon blueberry kolache and the strawberry rhubarb. Everything was delicious and fresh. The kielbasa was warm and the creamy jalapeno sauce and mango habenero jam both complimented it sooooo well. I couldn't decide which to eat so I was eating both one on each side lol. If you're in the Columbus area make sure to stop by and give these fine folks a try. You won't be disappointed. Well unless you only buy one. Then you will be because this is the kind of place where you have to buy multiple items because it's all so good
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Angela P.

Yelp
Coming from Houston I see how ANYTHING outside of burgers and chili excites Ohioans but this place is mid at best and even if it was good the service alone would turn me away.
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Jen T.

Yelp
Love this place - it's a great spot to grab a quick breakfast togo. (Not a sit down place). staff is always super friendly. Kolaches are reasonably priced - has something for everyone whether you like sweet or savory.

Big B.

Yelp
Had the jalapeno kielbasa kolache and it was a perfect grab and go breakfast would recommend!
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Brent W.

Yelp
I tried this place on a whim. I was looking for something different so I thought I'd check it out because I had no idea what it was. To be honest, I'm really surprised by all the positive, raving reviews. This place isn't very appealing on the inside. Lacks any real personality. The menu is really limited. I decided to try the Barnyard, the Chorizo, Egg and Cheese, and a Blueberry pastry. First off, I would never order any of this again. I vote it low on the scale of flavor. The Chorizo, Egg and Cheese was the only thing that had much flavor and it really wasn't good. If you're into into a bread roll pastry then you'll love it! But as for a breakfast sandwich it lacked a lot! I think this explains why the place was dead on a Saturday morning. The guys taking the order were helpful, but nothing about this place was worth remembering. I will not be back. I'm fact I had to go down the street to get something else to eat because I was starving.
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Kyle B.

Yelp
Had a great breakfast this morning at Kolache Republic. The staff was very helpful describing the menu and exploring options. The kolaches were super good with a lot of filling. Not pictured was the jalapeño popper one, and that was my favorite of the kolaches. The biscuits and gravy were great and for $6 it's a steal. We sat outside on a nice day and really enjoyed it. A great, easy, quick, and affordable breakfast in German Village.
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Erica M.

Yelp
Haven't been to the new location much, often times when I have thought of going it was one of the days they are closed. But today I made the trip and got a hash brown, egg, and cheese kolache. OMG I swear these have doubled in size! I don't remember them being this big and for the price at $5 I think that's pretty good. The flavors were decent, nothing that blows my mind but a good filling breakfast on the go.
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Nicole W.

Yelp
Delicious savory and sweet breakfast and lunch pastries. Don't wait because they sometimes sell out quick!
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Brent T.

Yelp
Great little counter inside The Daily Growler. The Kolaches are delicious and filling, and only $5 for the large savory ones, $2 for the smaller sweet ones. This is the only place I've found that serves this Czech delicacy.
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Sabrina S.

Yelp
Columbus Trip; located inside a brewery, order and pickup at window. You are able to sit in the brewery and eat. Food; WOW!! First time trying a Kolache, so decided to be brave and order the Kielbasa, Jalapeno and cheese one, it was super good. The bread was fresh, and made the entire meal delicious. Service; Very friendly and patient while I decided on which one to get. Will go back for sure next time in Columbus.
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Marissa C.

Yelp
We hadn't tried kolaches before, so when I realized we'd be in the area, we decided to give them a try! We placed an online order ahead of time, but between the time we ordered and we got there, they had a sell out on one of the kolaches. They kindly replaced it with another available option and threw in an extra kolache, which was very nice. We ended up with three sweet kolache: sweet cheese, blueberry sweet cheese, and butterscotch pear. They also offer cinnamon rolls on the weekend, so we went with one of the regular and one of the weekend special, which, on the day of our visit, was a Ferrero Rocher Cinnamon Roll featuring a Nutella mix filling and a Nutella cream cheese icing. Everything was quite tasty, with both cinnamon rolls and the sweet cheese kolache being favorites. Kolache Republic is located inside of The Daily Growler, and they have a small parking lot located behind the building. The staff was friendly and efficient. The menu also includes savory kolache options, and they do have a dinner menu available on the weekends. We're looking forward to trying more flavors in the future!
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Jessica M.

Yelp
I absolutely love kolache republic! The jalapeño kielbasa and cheese kolache is so good I crave it all of the time. We even asked them where they buy their kielbasa because we like it so much and they gave us the name which was very kind. The everything kolache is also one of my favorites but that one is not always on the menu. The owners always have a smile on their face and seem to love what they do. It's a great place to go for a quick breakfast or to grab a cup of coffee!

J P.

Yelp
Great kolache's. I will definitely return for more delicious kolache's.Friendly service and clean atmosphere.
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Maddie S.

Yelp
I'm a kolache snob. I was spoiled growing up near a Czech bakery and have very high standards. Y'all. This place had some amazing kolaches. I'm talking top tier. I also loved that they had a vegetarian breakfast kolache option. The service was super fast. Make sure you get there early as they were already running low on some items when I got there.
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Johnny J.

Yelp
We love their sausage egg and cheese kolache, it's not near to us but it's worth it to travel!
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Lara K.

Yelp
I finally got to try fresh kolaches from Kolache Republic and they are everything! Tucked inside the Daily Growler, this is one of those little "if you know, you know" places. First, know that I love handheld foods. Empanadas, calzones, poptarts, Uncrustables... they're all my jam. And now kolaches! Yum. We got three sweet kolaches, which are slightly smaller and have open tops: sweet cream, key lime and strawberry. All were utterly delish. Soft, fresh bread dough with delectable fillings/toppings. Then we also tried the savory kielbasa and cheese, which was larger and wholly contained within the bread/bun. Also fantastic although the kielbasa was one whole stick/link; for some reason I thought it would be cut into pieces inside. Nonetheless! We loved our kolaches and will definitely be back. Too bad this is right next door to the big bakery chain starting with P. I wonder how many people go in there for mass-produced baked goods when they could be having freaking delicious kolaches instead. Don't be one of those suckers! Eat at Kolache Republic.
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Mark K.

Yelp
So glad these guys are back. They're just a few doors down from the old location. The sign is still up there, so you'll know you're close, but this is inside the Daily Growler. (And Dough Mama is in the old spot now, another great local place with baked goods. Go to both.) Probably gets crowded on weekends. I went at noon on a weekday and it was just fine. There's more room to eat in here, and eat outside. Nice patio, and a decent number of tables inside. Smaller kitchen, but looks like they are doing fine. Same menu: sweet, and savory, kolache. Same awesomeness. I grew up with kolache (same dough, same fillings, but rolled up and sliced.) I've had this version in Texas. And this is the real deal. Airy, eggy dough. For the sweet ones, topped with, basically, jam or sweet cheese. Heaven. The savory ones are pockets of assorted fillings in perfect dough. Warm, puffy, flavorful. My favorite is the chorizo, with sausage, egg, and cheese. Every time I finish one I want another. Reasonable prices. Good service. Good space. Good stuff.
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Jenny Z.

Yelp
5/5!! Delicious pastries both savory and sweet and really good prices. We stopped by on a weekday morning after having one too many drinks the night before. Sounds weird to have kielbasa jalapeño and cheese as hangover food but it just worked. It was the worker's the worker's recommendation specifically for hangover... I hesitantly went for it but it was amazing. The dough is so pillowy soft for both the savory and sweet treats. I'll certainly come back again. They have weekend specials and rotating items. I really like the cold brew as well.
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Gwen W.

Yelp
Realistically, this new location - serving out of German Village's The Daily Growler, there is a TON more seating room than previously, which allows for more customer traffic. Yes, their new physical cooking space is about half the size as before, but, hey, you win some you lose some. Besides, in the evenings, now you can get a kolache, turn around and walk 6 feet, and tadaaaa, grab a beer, and your good to go. I split a kielbasa & cheese kolache and a sweet cheese kolache (a staple in the Czechs diet). I actually thought the Sweet Cheese Kolache I tried this time was even moister/softer and more flavorful than my last (one and only time), when KR was in their old location. Quite tasty, indeed. I do wish the cheese was more prominent in the hot kolache. The kielbasa is obviously meant to be the main attraction, but it was almost to overpowering the melted cheese. Perhaps next time I'll bring this kolache home and add scrambled eggs to it, just to balance the flavors a bit more. I'm glad Kolache Republic has been able to rebound and come back to Columbus, especially in the current climate!
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Spencer S.

Yelp
Stopped in this morning and grabbed the last peach cobbler kolache and had to dabble in the blueberry sweet cheese and banana with chocolate kolaches as well. Depending on where you live or what bakery you go to kolaches can mean different things to different people, but what we got today was really something! The breads were light and airy, the toppings were flavorful and bold, and the prices were very reasonable. We ended up taking ours to-go and walking down to Schiller Park to eat them on bench there. Highly recommend.
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Sasha S.

Yelp
Kind of hard to find, located inside what appeared to be a micro brewery. We circled the area three or four times before we saw someone else coming out with one and made our way in. Food is delicious though!
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Roger K.

Yelp
Super neat location and the Kolaches are delicious (I went for the Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Kolache). The gentleman whom waited on me was super knowledgeable, and we discussed the Estonian version - Pirukad! Pretty decent size Kolache, with wonderful flavor, reasonable price and a nice, cozy little area to dine. Very enjoyable experience, will be coming back!
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Kay K.

Yelp
If you don't know what a kolache is, it's basically an amazing little pouch of doughy stuffed happiness. If you don't know where to get said happy pouch, kolache republic is your spot. They make enjoying this delicacy approachable by providing cards explaining what a kolache is and why they're so good. The staff is always so nice and helpful in assisting you in choosing which type of kolache fits your taste. So, about the kolaches. They've got sweet ones (square shaped, filling is put into a little well in the middle) and savory ones (dough pouches with breakfasty goodness in them). I recommend you try one of each while you're there. The chorizo savory one is my absolute favorite thing they offer in this shop. It's got egg and chorizo and jalapeño and it's just the perfect amount of spice to wake you up but not have you sweating. Their seasonal sweet kolache - pumpkin, naturally - is AMAZING. The pumpkin filling is soft and not too sweet and creamy and just a lil square of fall goodness. Pro tip: ask for a side of the aioli to dip your savory kolache in, you won't regret it
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Kevin C.

Yelp
Quality, tasty, and very unique. This is the only place in town that you can get these. If you are local and you haven't been, what are you waiting for? If you are from out of town this is a "must stop" before leaving town. I loaded up on this order in hopes that it would last a few days and it did. I managed not to eat everything on my way home lol! Order 2 x Steak and egg kolache 1 x Breakfast sausage egg and cheese kolache 1 x Kielbasa cheese 2 x Butterscotch pear 2 x Cinnamon roll 1 x Biscuits and gravy 1 x Staufs coffee I had 2 complaints: I almost drove away but realized they forgot my coffee. The sausage gravy was on my biscuits. It was disappointing as I had planned on having it for breakfast the next morning. Instead I had to eat it when I got home as it would have been no good the next morning. The gravy should be in a cup for takeout orders. Be sure to check out my previous review for more great info. @ohiofoodlover
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Marnie S.

Yelp
Super great! I'll be honest, I guess I don't know what a kolache is because every time I get one they are different, however, they are always good. My husband and I shared a blueberry and chocolate covered banana kolache. Both were super delicious though for whatever reason, different than any kolache we've ever had before. Haha! They have a nice selection of sweet and savory, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and the man at the counter was really helpful and kind. Wish we lived in Columbus so we could come back sometime, but we will just have to tuck it away for another time if we are ever back in town.
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Noa M.

Yelp
We were excited to see KR come back to the neighborhood after the original location closed doors. So I'm sorry to give this place such a low review ... but the food was disappointing. We got a Cinnamon Roll, Sweet Cheese, and Cheesy Hash Brown and Ham Breakfast Kolache. I had the Sweet Cheese and Cheesy Hashbrown. Both of them made my mouth feel so dry, it was a bit too salty and frankly, the kolache's didn't have a lot of flavor. The sweet cheese was good though. On the upside, my whole order wasn't expensive, ordering online was easy and the staff was friendly enough. Pick up is easy -- KR is located inside the Daily Growler.
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Iris S.

Yelp
Oddly enough so much of CBUS is closed until 11 am on Sundays, so Kolache Republic is a blessing to early birds like myself. On the border between downtown and Germantown is this modern cafe adjoining the Daily Growler. The upstairs is where you want to sit as the downstairs is much chillier. I tried the Kolache stuffed with kielbasa with cheese and jalapeño. The outside bread is fluffy. I really enjoyed the kielbasa. It was very juicy and had great flavor. Honestly I couldn't really taste the cheese and the jalapeños are not spicy. My ideal Kolache would be just the kielbasa in the bread. Anyway, I was glad it was paired with a jalapeño relish (although a bit too sweet for my liking) and a garlic aioli (when mixed with the relish it lessens the sweetness of the relish). This is definitely a good snack to hold you over until lunch!
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Adelaide C.

Yelp
My boyfriend just moved here and where we are from has a staple Kolache place, so I was SUPER excited when I found out Columbus had a place that sold kolaches as well. Kolache Republic is located inside the Daily Growler, which as someone who isn't from here I was drove around a little bit trying to find it until I saw the outside flags. I ordered 2 kielbasa, cheese, jalapeno kolaches and 2 breakfast, sausage, egg, and cheese kolaches to go. First, when I saw that each of them was $5 I was a little surprised as this is much decently more expensive than what I'm used to paying for kolaches, but when they came out they were pretty good size so I wasn't too upset. I wish they had more options of what came in the kolaches though. When we got home to eat them, I thought they tasted good and if I had never had a kolache before I would've thought it was really good...but I have had them before and these couldn't really compare. The breading wasn't very fluffy and the inside of the breakfast sausage, egg, and cheese honestly had no flavor and everything just seemed to fall out which was disappointing. The kielbasa and jalapeno kolache had good flavor, but still wasn't a huge fan of the breading. Overall, I would go back Kolache Republic, but will be counting down the days until we go back to our original kolache place back home.
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Patrick S.

Yelp
A pop up inside of the daily growler but a welcome addition to the breakfast scene. Interesting flavor options at a reasonable price. We tried the Blueberry Sweet Cheese and the Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll. Would love to try some of the other flavors!
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Rob W.

Yelp
Great Kolaches. Worth the walk or drive. Had 3 different kinds with a couple cups of coffee. Fresh & Hot. Will be back!!!
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Beth P.

Yelp
Quick service with delicious options. Very well priced for the quality. Might be our new go to breakfast option for Sunday mornings. Only downside is that I wish they offered juices during breakfast hours to go with breakfast options. Solid first visit and we will def be back. My Texan husband says "it reminds me of home!"
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Kris N.

Yelp
Was so excited to try there food showed up on a Friday and the place wasn't open with everything on line saying they were tried calling no answer and no signage on the door to state they were closed or shut down or anything
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Jim G.

Yelp
What a find! Having grown up with a grandmother and mother who made kolache my entire life, finding a place like this was incredible! The breakfast kolache were super! Traveling with a group, we all found something we couldn't stop talking about. The peanut butter and jelly (grape as it should be) kolache was everything I had hoped for. If you're in the area you must stop! Friendly folks who were eager to explain the kolache story and spend time getting to know you. Being from Pittsburgh they welcomed us and made our breakfast experience the best. Oh and the coffee! Thanks and we'll be back!
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Keith B.

Yelp
Man, how have I not reviewed this place before? Whenever I know I'm going to be in the neighborhood, I come here. I've primarily ordered their breakfast kolache - most often their typical dishes and the occasional sweet one - and then I also ordered some of their special ones for Thanksgiving - all three types (spinach, meatball, and sloppy joe). I've come to to expect quality and flavor, and they've never let me down!

Jack D.

Yelp
Food is amazing. I love the daily specials. Always try the jam! Service is fast and friendly. They've always got good tunes playing as well
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Maddie H.

Yelp
Had to swing by kolache republic this past week to enjoy a couple treats before we say goodbye to this amazing spot in Columbus. The kolache that we had was delicious and warm and fluffyy and will be a thing of our dreams after February 8th. After chatting with their sweet employees we are hopefully to catch them at some pop ups around the city and totally understand the want for a more relaxed future. They mentioned to us to make sure to follow them on Facebook to keep in contact and see where the future takes them!
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Robin C.

Yelp
Can't even believe I haven't reviewed this place. I remember when I first discovered Kolache Republic. I was cruising down S. High and it caught my eye so I stopped to check it out. Mind.Blown. Thick pieces of kielbasa, cheese, and jalapeño wrapped in the most delicious way possible. I was hooked, and stingy. In the beginning I would rave to all my friend about this wonderful new place I discovered but would be sort sketchy on how to find it. I KNOOOOW. How can I love Local as much as I do and keep this gem to myself. Well, I couldn't and quickly brought all of my friend and they fell in love with it too. From savory to sweet, the Columbus Kolache Kings have you covered. With tempting sides and local java it's the perfect place for a quick snack or hearty meal.
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Deniece W.

Yelp
So the moment I walked Kolache Republic, I was slapped in the face by an amazing aroma. I mean, seriously, the smell! Soooo good! I was a little sad because I really wanted to try the kielbasa, cheese, and jalapeño kolache and they were out already at 7:50! However, I tried the kielbasa & cheese kolache with their pepper jam and loved them. I don't even really care for kielbasa/sausages/hot dogs, etc. and I still think that it tasted delicious. Plus, the jam was the perfect combo of sweet and hot. I also got a sweet cheese kolache that I wasn't too crazy about. It was smaller than the savory kolache, the sweet cheese filling was kind of bland, and the pastry was dry. However, I see the potential of the sweet kolaches, so I will definitely try the different kinds they have next time. To wash it all down, I had a large black coffee which hella tasty.
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Cathay W.

Yelp
Real kolaches outside of Texas? Yippee!! The kolaches are more expensive than they generally are in Texas but with decreased supply, it makes sense. They have breakfast kolaches in the morning but not in the evenings which is when I went when they had more of the dessert kind. This location (somewhat new) is located inside The Daily Growler which is nice because you can get some grub with your beer. The dough was light and fluffy and the portion was quite large. If I lived closer to German Village, I would come here in the mornings on weekends to grab a few but I'm not sure it's worth coming from the northern part of town when I would rather just sleep in. Will definitely be stopping by again if I'm in the area!
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Kristin H.

Yelp
My husband and I came to the new location while visiting family in town. Man- we had a large order and they did a great job filling it! We ordered a bunch of the sausage egg and cheese- my favorite. Also got the hashbrown egg and cheese, 2 cinnamon rolls, and one of the specials (mint chocolate chip). All were delicious. Staufs coffee was served for a great price. We will be coming every time we're in Columbus!
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Tom H.

Yelp
Now open Sundays, the sign says. Here's another small business owner that makes it all. The stuffed buns in the sweet section are little more than a sweet dinner roll with a topping spread on. I used to think $2 is a great deal, until every time I bite into one. That's when I think a good donut would have been a better choice. However the savory stuffed bun specials are on point. I always get a keilbasa jalapeño and some breakfast meat creation. Our first dine in was during winter, and front door opening and closing was more than coffee and a coat could handle. Not to mention seeing your hot savory cool off in a flash. Not it's been just carryout. I'm finally writing this review mostly to remind myself to skip the sweets for a donut not too far away. Get what's good, and love it.
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Valerie C.

Yelp
This is a fun place to visit. You have to hunt for parking like anywhere else downtown. There are just a couple tables inside, but we have never had trouble getting a seat when we've stopped in. The kolaches are tasty! They have sweet and savory ones. We usually go for breakfast, but this last visit was at lunch time. I had a philly cheese steak kolache that was quite tasty! They serve great coffee from Cafe Brioso!
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Harris W.

Yelp
I love their Kolatche. I wish I could eat more of them. Their innovation is fun, but the standards are high quality and really tasty. I'm Morr partial to the savory ones, especially the kielbasa and jalapeño one. The fam likes the sweet ones, especially chocolate.
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Alyssa A.

Yelp
I really don't want to leave a negative review for what is (as far as I know) the only kolache place in Columbus, but this was disappointing! I was first of all floored by the price tag. I think the one egg kolache I got came to right around $5.00. This is way more expensive than the Kolache places in Texas I used to go to ($2-3), but I had kolache for the brain so I went for it. Listen I mean, if you put egg, sausage and cheese in some bread it can only be so bad. But the bread was weirdly dense and the filling wasn't spectacularly seasoned. It was an okay time, but I don't feel any desire to go back.
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Kim F.

Yelp
Yum, YUM, YUMMMY. These housemade Kolache's are amazing! What's a kolache you may ask... it's a czech pastry with either a sweet or savory filling. The restaurant serves a variety of sweet kolaches, my two favorite are lemon custurd and sweet cheese. They also have breakfast kolaches. Sausage egg and cheese being there most popular breakfast pastry. And they have lunch kolaches like kielbasa and the delicious bierock (which is beef and cabbage). The restaurant has seating for about 15 or so. They also have take out and delivery. If your going on saturday, I recommend you go earlier than later. These are fresh house made pastries and when they run out, they run out. Why 5 stars you ask...the price is right plus delicious and fresh everytime!
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Nicole S.

Yelp
I hit up Kolache Republic for lunch the other day and even though I've been there a few times and I said it in my head 100 times, I still have a hard time remembering how to pronounce it. But I wanted to save you the embarrassment; it's pronounced kuh-lah-chee. Not that it matters how you pronounce it as long as you know it's pronounced as SO SO YUMMY!!! Kolach is a Czech and Slovak pastry made of slightly sweet dough filled with either a dollop of fruit, or sweet cheese filling. They also have savory options too. Kolache Republic is located inside a small but warm and welcoming shop in the heart of German Village and was founded 8 years ago by three friends Rick, Dusty and Doug. Rick grew up eating these tasty treats, while Dusty and Doug had both experienced kolache while visiting Texas. They were originally selling kolache at the local farmer's markets. In 2013, they opened the German Village shop. Their kolache always use the freshest ingredients and with no preservatives and try to source locally whenever possible.Since inception they have created over 25 different flavors. Some of the sweet options Kolache Republic offers includes: sweet cheese, blueberry sweet cheese, chocolate, apple pie, lime jalapeno sweet cheese, chocolate peanut butter fudge and maple bourbon pecan. The also often rotate through other seasonal and nut flavors. I have been able to try the sweet cheese, blueberry and lime jalapeno. Saturdays are special because they offer the insanely delicious cinnamon roll kolach and the bacon, egg & cheese kolach. These are NOT TO MISS and definitely my favorite on the menu!!! What I love is that they use simple ingredients in their signature kolach. It uses Falter's kielbasa, cheese and you have the option to have it with or without jalapeno that creates a tasty masterpiece. In addition to the sweet kolache offerings I noted above, there are both breakfast and lunch options available which also include vegetarian options like a Mac & Cheese kolach. Their offerings also include a daily special so keep tabs on them on social media so you can check out what is current.
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Jackie X.

Yelp
Came here on a Tuesday for brunch around 11:30 am. It's very aesthetically pleasing, cute little green plants and a lot Cafe sign. Located in German village. The little savory pastries (Kolache) are premade but still fresh. Me and my friend shared the polish sausage (Kielbasa) and cheese one and the sausage, egg, and cheese. Very cheap, I think $3.65 each. Very tasty! The cheese was gooey and the meat was cooked well and was hot. It was all seasoned nicely. The dough part was soft and a little sweet. It was like a more classy toaster strudel! Very Simple. The woman was nice. I'll be back to try the lunch options!
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Max M.

Yelp
Upset that I hadn't tried this little spot sooner. After doing some deep research on kolaches, I could not wait to grab some breakfast. Picture is of a sausage, egg, and cheese plus a lemon poppy seed. The bread is sweet and puffy, with a satisfying texture. I really enjoyed both and am excited to try more of the menu (especially Saturday specials!). They have a great coffee selection in addition to the food. Best of all, its very affordable and fresh.
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Courtney P.

Yelp
We got more than 4 dozens Kolache's ordered into our workplace today and they were definitely not what I was expecting!! My grandma makes the fruit filled thumbprint/triangle sized ones, however these were so bigger than that! I tried the sausage and egg filled sandwich and the blue kolache. Both were so delicious. Definitely want to come back and tell my family this experience!