Coaches Kolaches

People will try to tell you that Kolaches come from Europe. That's bunk. The ones you want come from Texas. The word "Kolache" is actually Spanish for "best damn thing you will ever shovel into your unworthy pie hole. " Kolaches are what wheat hopes will happen to it when it dies.Seriously people. I discovered this place 10 days ago, and I've eaten here eight times now. I can not accurately convey to you how yeasty, buttery and perfect this bread is. Get it hot, eat it cold, get sausage, ham, fruit or egg in it. I don't really care. Just eat these things now, and forever. More...

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This place is a GREAT grab and go breakfast/lunch spot! I had a chance to chat with the owner and kind of get his story. Long story short, he's from Texas and loves kolaches. His wife decided to try making them and home and they turned out amazing! They've sold these at the farmers market and got into this brick and mortar about a year ago. Have been here ever since! A kolach is nothing more than a type of pastry that has stuff inside. In this case, they usually have breakfast still fillings like bacon and cheese. They also have sweet ones with cream cheese or jams. They dough is super pillow-y and goes great in both savory and sweet options. I rarely make it out this way but when I do, I will not definitely make it a point to stop in. It's not much of a sit down spot but they do have a couple high top seats just in case you wanted to hang out. Please, tell your friends and spread the word! More...

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So glad to have this place in town. It's on our family's highly coveted Sunday post-church meal rotation!

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Great soft, slightly sweet dough which envelopes delicious meat or fruit fillings. Better than the kolaches I've had in Texas. The guy who runs it is from Houston so he knows flavor. More...

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Whoo! My Houston, Texas brother (not literal brother) came through and delivered for you Iowans! A taste of Texas German cuisine right in central Iowa! This is how we get down with a savory breakfast in H-town. Decadent meat and cheese filled pastries at a fair price, especially considering the location of the restaurant. There's even a window where you can see the staff baking the goods, a perk I love. I met the owner at the Des Moines Farmer's Market, and made sure to check out this restaurant the next time I was in Des Moines. He delivered. More...

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I've been to Texas/Houston a couple of times and never tried kolaches. I honestly thought they were just pigs in a blanket. Then I tried Coaches Kolaches and realized I was very mistaken. We tried a variety of several types and really enjoyed them. Customer service was also top notch. The next time we went to Houston we got finally got kolaches to compare, and IMO Coaches Kolaches are MUCH better than what we had in Texas. Coaches rolls aren't as sweet, which I prefer, and are filled better.  Also, this will sound like a small deal, but Coaches brands their kolaches with the type you're getting. We ordered a dozen in Texas and had no clue which type we were grabbing. And, again, service at Coaches is excellent and friendly! More...

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Wow! Just tried this today. One word: Excellent!! Wasn't sure what to expect, but pleasantly surprised.

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Definitely worth the visit, I've never had a Kolaches before and this experience did not disappoint! Food is cheap and delicious and the atmosphere in here is good :) the owner is really friendly and spoke with everyone who walked through the door :) Tried the top two best sellers according to the owner: The Jalapeño Sausage & Cheese and the Breakfast Sausage, Egg, and Cheese. The bun was soft and fluffy and the fillings were savory! These Texas Kolaches came with good gravy too. Also tried the Cream cheese & cherry sweet which was delicious!They're celebrating their one year anniversary today (10/7/18) so all Kolaches are $1 off! Will definitely be coming back! :) More...

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Friends took us here as we were passing through. The food is excellent. They have fresh made pastries and fresh made stuffed breakfast croissants that were amazing. The staff are friendly and kind. We will definitely visit next time we're passing through. If you want a quick snack or breakfast we'd highly recommend it. More...

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THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO GO. Just stop looking now. I was feeling a little homesick for Austin. I decided to go in for an original Kolache. I'm so glad I did. First impression, "this is the biggest kolache I have ever seen." I took a bite and it was PERFECT. Exactly how I remember the kolaches back in Austin. I have also tried the ones with egg and they are pretty bomb-tastic. Thanks for the taste of home Coach! Sorry no picture, I was too excited. More...

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Best Kolaches outside of Texas. Jalapeño sausage and cheese is literally out of this world. My brother lives and Houston and whenever I visit we get a Kolache. Now I don't have to get on an airplane to get a kolache. And the best part, the owner is from Houston! This is as authentic and good as it gets. Love this place. More...

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Had family in town over the weekend, brought home a large sample platter from Coaches. Huge hit!! Everybody loved them! Thanks for being open Sunday morning on Labor Day weekend.

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My go to place when I want something fast and fresh for breakfast. The staff is always friendly and the food is always delicious. Nice work

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Based on the Yelp reviews we tried Coaches Kolaches (curious name)A Kolaches is very similar to German bierocks.  Sweet dough was a savory filling.  I had a bacon egg Kolaches.  It was "ok."  It would be better with more filling and some cheese.My companion ordered an egg-cheese.  It had some sausage in it, which was unexpected.  She ordered a chocolate milk.  I asked for a white milk.  They didn't have white milk.  Really?  Chocolate but not white?  That's odd.We asked about sweet kolaches.  The girl behind the counter named some fillings.  She was unsure exactly what was available as they weren't out yet.  She shortly brought us a blueberry.  It was definitely yesterday's, not fresh.  Tasted a lot like a mall pretzel.Overall it was ok.  We'll likely return but it's not a "must go" place.BTW on Saturday they open at 8.  We thought it was 7 so we had a 20 minute wait in the parking lot. More...

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This is definitely worth a stop for either breakfast or lunch. Fair prices, excellent food, and very nice staff and service. They will also accommodate larger orders for business meetings, etc. just call the day before. More...

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If you like breakfast sandwiches, you will love Kolaches! I had never had one before, but I will definitely be back! Sweetish bread, egg bacon and cheese, what more can you ask for?

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We won a gift certificate for this and were extremely impressed!  Owner was so nice and the food was great.Wished we lived closer but will be back as soon as we can. The jalapeño-sausage one was very good with a nice little kick. More...

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Simply delicious! I never want to eat a traditional breakfast sandwich again. Kolache bread was light and not overpowering, no greasy feeling either. Make sure to get the side of gravy, and if you're brave try the heat sauce. More...

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I love this place! If you've been lucky enough to experience a kolache when in Texas, you know how addictive they can be. Beautiful family running the place, awesome food!

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Being from Houston, I consider myself a bit of a kolache expert. This Polish pastry can be found in bakeries in about every neighborhood. These are the best I've had!  I had a chat with the owner when I visited this morning. He too is from Houston and said that he missed kolaches so much that he decided to open a shop. Glad he did and great job! More...

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Mannnn, Coaches Kolaches is the spot in Des Moines. Pure gold. I'm straight outta the H (Houston, Texas) where Kolaches are a staple in the diet, and these Kolaches are the absolute best. If you aren't sure what Kolaches are, that's okay just show up and you will not be disappointed. Go for breakfast or a mid morning snack. You'll love it! More...

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I stopped in here a couple times before finding it open. Unfortunately with their limited hours and my work location and schedule I haven't made it back. However, the one time I got a kolache so far, I chose the jalapeño one and it was goooooood. Like I kept wanting another daily for a week.  Go get one or five. More...

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I grew up in Houston, and haven't seen these since I moved to Iowa 23 years ago (except during a work trip to San Antonio). I just found this place today and am in heaven. It's a bit of my childhood brought back. Absolutely delicious, and at $3, affordable. Sorry, nearby fast food... I've found my new quick lunch spot. More...

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Simple sweet bread with savory filling. I'm a fan of baked goods and this place has some decent savory options. I'm used to the Asian bakeries where they place the hot dog in a bun -- almost similar. My top here is the sausage, cheese and jalapeno - good quick snack for $3.Next favorite is bacon, egg, and cheese. The sausage and egg are decent too. Best to eat served warm. My least favorite has been the ham and cheese IMO. Small serving case with treats and there are some sweet options as well. They have homemade hot sauce and gravy for sale as well. Small seating area if you want to eat in.  Quick and fast service. More...

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Found this little out of the way place on Yelp. These are awesome. Fresh baked sweet bread filled with different fillings. We had ham and cheese and Jalapeño Smoked Sausage. Both were nice. More...

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Coaches Kolaches continues to kill it with these fresh made dreams. They remind me of Taiwanese bread buns; slightly sweet but not "American overkill, diabetes sugary" delights. Today, I got 2 beef sausage and egg, 2 sausage and egg, 2 bacon and egg, and 2 egg and cheese kolaches. I also got 8 danishes - 4 blueberry and 4 cream cheese. Also got 2 sausage gravy's and 4 housemade heat sauces. All were FABULOUS; had to seatbelt them into place, protecting the goods just in case! More...

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This place was great. One of the main things I missed about living in Texas was the Kolaches and Coaches Kolaches did not disappoint. They hit the spot with their jalapeño and cheese Kolaches. The fact that they provide you sausage gravy for their sausage egg and cheese Kolaches is top notch as well. Very inexpensive and a great place to just pull up and grab a quick bite. Friendly service and very fast. I recommend this place if you are looking for something new or an old favorite. More...

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Stopped in to get some breakfast for our staff. The service is prompt and the selection is great. I wanted to try each one but I'll have to come back another day for that! I had the jalapeño and sausage Kolaches because I love food with some heat. It really hit the spot. Also the bread is very soft which is why I enjoy these Kolaches. I can be picky about bread to meat ratio and thankfully they got this right. Our staff really enjoyed their Kolaches with the gravy. We had a great Friday morning breakfast! More...

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I grew up in South Houston... moved to Tulsa Oklahoma.. visiting Des Moines for work.. and THIS IS THE REAL DEAL!!... These Kolaches are like a warm hug from my polish grandmother. Takes me all the way back to my childhood.. Des Moines... you are so lucky to have this place.. they are doing God's Work. Hint of sweetness to the bread... jalepeno sausage... creamy melty cheese.Put down the donut.. throw away those pathetic greasy sausage rolls... and go try a Kolache! #eatthelocals More...

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These are delicious! One of a kind and not to mention family owned and I love that! They owner is super nice and they're food is wonderful!

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Definitely different and tasty. My wife picked these up the other day and we will be back.  The hot sauce is made on site and adds a great touch of flavor to the savory Kolaches.

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This is place is awesome! A must try spot for everyone! Everything is homemade and fresh! Always good to see a little Texas flavor in Iowa! Nice job guys!

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I really liked this place! Called ahead on a Saturday morning to have them save a half dozen sweet Kolaches since I wouldn't be in until late morning. ..they gladly did. We got 6 sweet Kolaches, and 3 savory. Everyone enjoyed the sweet Kolaches who had one. I had the cherry and thought it was great...even better warmed for a few seconds. The real standout are the savory ones though. I had the jalapeño sausage one and it was sooo good. Others loved their savory selections as well. Love the family oriented and welcomed feeling inside. Will be back More...

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Disclaimer: I had never even heard of kolaches before I heard of this place, so this is my only kolache experience. We came in around 1 pm on a Saturday (they close at 2 pm). Coaches Kolaches is a very simple location, with a single display case. It is clean and neat, with a cute chalkboard accent wall that customers and kids can draw and write on. The woman who helped us today asked us if we had ever been in before, and gave us a simple run down of their offerings before we ordered. We got two savory, and one sweet to go. Overall Impression of Kolaches: The bread was very lightly sweet, and super soft without being doughy. I was so skeptical going in, because in pictures they look like they might have a tough crust on them, but they don't. They are supple and delectable.Egg, Bacon, and Cheese: These are smaller than I thought they would be, but they are loaded with goodness. The bacon they use is nice and peppery, and everything melted together beautifully. The ingredients seemed nice and fresh, and it was totally delicious.Jalapeno Sausage: So to be upfront, I am NOT a sausage person, or a hot dog person. They just don't appeal to me unless they've been roasted over a campfire. However, the mister loves them, so we got one to try. I'm really glad we did. I ACTUALLY liked it. A lot. The sausage had a nice "pop" when you bit into it, the jalapeno was present but not overwhelming, and the dough around it wasn't soggy like I would have expected. A++Blueberry: This reminded me more of a danish, but with softer breading. It was okay, but I think I will stick to the savory ones!This place is a treasure, and we are so happy we tried it. At only $3 a piece, I feel the price point is extremely fair given how tasty and fresh everything was. We plan on returning, and telling everyone we know about how great it was. More...

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Extremely great food! Had these for a morning meeting and they were extremely delectable!

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This place is great! My husband and I love every one that we have purchased. We will continue to stop by!

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Looking for a quick, fresh, satisfying snack or meal? Check this place out. It's owned by an adorable family, and the bread is to die for. Quick in and out for lunch and I could see this being a very popular pick for a meeting catering. I think they will hang around for a while if the word gets out. Simple and satisfying. More...

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Great food that I'd never tried before.  Completely exceeded my expectations.   A must try if you live in DSM

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This is quick, yummy, and convenient! Love the ease of these sandwiches! No mess! They also offer gravy for the breakfast sandwiches! We didn't eat the lunch sandwiches but those looked great too! Give this a try! More...

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Great service and clean location. Nice to grab and go! My husband and I got breakfast kolaches--bacon for me, sausage for him. Nice and comforting like a breakfast hot pocket. We were glad we got hot sauce and some sausage gravy. Without those the kolaches might have been a little too bland/dry and both sauces were a delicious additon. Will definitely go back and order more than one! More...

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Growing up in Texas it was refreshing to finally get a kolache that reminded me of home! We got the breakfast and sausage kolache and both were fantastic! The sides of homemade hot sauce and gravy were the perfect compliment to our meal! The breakfast was also relatively cheap with 2 Kolaches and 2 drinks coming to $11. The environment is fresh and clean - there is some bar-like seating but for the most part this is a grab and go breakfast spot. More...

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As an Iowan, I had no clue what a Kolache was. It's basically a home made, absolutely delicious hot pocket that doesn't make you shart your pants. Fantastic food and service. Great tasting, easy to eat, very reasonably priced. The owners are great people.Highly recommend coming for breakfast. All breakfast kolaches come with gravy. More...

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Hands down one of the best places I have ever had Kolaches. The owner who recently moved up from Texas is doing an amazing job. These Kolaches are fresh and full of flavor. I got the breakfast and sausage kolache and both were packed with flavor. The sides of homemade hot sauce which added the perfect amount of spice and gravy were the perfect complement to the Kolaches. Overall everything was pretty inexpensive. There are about eight seats in the place with no tables so it's not a sit-down style of place with the family. However it is totally a place worth stopping on Saturday morning! More...

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This place leaves you wanting more. These are so amazing. I just don't have the words. Probably because I am still on a jalapeño sausage high. Stop by and support this local business. Clean, unique and affordable. More...

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Excellent choice for in between my daughters basketball games and a mid morning refuel.  Ham & cheese, bacon and the breakfast sausage were all fantastic.

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