Coaches Kolaches — Restaurant in Urbandale

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...

Tried this bakery for the first time since I’ve heard good reviews. Got the brisket and egg kolache as well as single fruit kolaches (apple, strawberry, apricot, cherry, blueberry). The sign says “fresh baked daily” but the apple one that we tried right away is definitely not fresh baked and obviously made with a dab of canned apple filling. Haven’t tried the others yet but they were all packaged in single plastic containers so I suspect they are not fresh baked. The only redeeming quality of the brisket and egg kolache was the bread. That was good. The filling (which was 99% egg as there was one pea sized piece of brisket in the entire bun) was bland and unappetizing. I was also unimpressed with the staff; when I came in, I said it was my first time visiting and when I had questions about what was in a couple items, the person seemed very blunt and annoyed. Said “just look at the menu” which consisted of the name of the item and price but did not describe what was in them and also was not the full menu because I had to ask about the fruit ones that are not listed. Definitely disappointed and...

🌟 Why I Love Coaches Kolaches! 🌟

I just have to take a moment to share my love for Coaches Kolaches! Honestly, every time I walk through their doors, it feels like stepping into a warm hug. The smell of freshly baked kolaches hits you right away, and it’s impossible not to smile.

Let me tell you, their kolaches are nothing short of amazing. I’m a huge fan of the sweet fruit fillings—especially the peach and apple ones! They’re perfectly fluffy and just the right amount of sweet. And when it comes to savory, the jalapeño sausage and cheese kolaches are my absolute favorite! They pack just the right amount of spice and flavor for a perfect breakfast.

What really makes Coaches Kolaches special to me is the sense of community they’ve built. The staff is always so friendly and genuinely happy to see you, which makes every visit feel special.

I can’t recommend Coaches Kolaches enough! If you haven’t been yet, do yourself a favor and stop by. You’ll leave with a smile, a full belly, and maybe even a new...