North May Donuts & Kolaches Menu

Fruit kolaches

Soft, slightly sweet yeast buns with a fruit-filled center, made in the Texas Czech tradition.

• Poppy seed kolacheVegetarian · Popular pickOld-world favorite filled with ground poppy seed cooked with milk and sugar; dark, earthy and nutty-tasting.
• Prune kolacheVegetarianTraditional Czech filling of stewed prunes and a hint of lemon, rich, jammy and less sweet than other fruits.
• Cherry kolacheVegetarianSoft round bun holding glossy red cherry filling, tart and bright against the sweet, buttery dough.
• Peach kolacheVegetarian · SeasonalSweet bun filled with soft peach filling, a Texas Hill Country favorite when local peaches are at their best.
• Strawberry kolacheVegetarianBun with a bright, jammy strawberry center; a popular choice for kids and anyone wanting a sweeter kolache.
• Pineapple kolacheVegetarianTangy crushed pineapple filling in a golden yeast bun, offering a tropical, slightly tart bite.
• Blueberry kolacheVegetarianDeep purple blueberry filling baked into soft dough, often paired with a dollop of cream cheese.
• Apricot kolacheVegetarianPillowy, butter-brushed bun with a well of tangy apricot filling, often topped with a sprinkle of sweet crumb (posipka).

Cream cheese & sweet kolaches

Cheese-filled and dessert-style kolaches beyond the fruit classics.

• Farmer's cheese kolacheVegetarianOld-fashioned filling of sweetened farmer's cheese with lemon zest and sometimes raisins; drier and crumblier than cream cheese.
• Pecan praline kolacheVegetarian · Contains nutsBun topped with buttery brown sugar and chopped pecans, sweet and sticky like a Southern praline.
• Cinnamon streusel kolacheVegetarianPlain kolache dough covered in a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumb topping, soft and fluffy underneath and crunchy on top.
• Chocolate hazelnut kolacheVegetarian · Contains nutsSoft bun filled with chocolate-hazelnut spread, a newer favorite in Texas shops that's rich, smooth and sweet.
• Cream cheese kolacheVegetarianSweetened cream cheese filling with a hint of lemon baked into a tender bun; smooth, tangy and very popular.
• Cream cheese & fruit kolacheVegetarianHalf cream cheese, half fruit filling, usually apricot, cherry or blueberry, combining tang and sweetness in one bun.

Klobasniky (sausage kolaches)

Savory rolls wrapped around sausage and other fillings, called kolaches by most Texans.

• Boudin klobasnekSavoryCajun rice-and-pork boudin sausage wrapped in kolache dough, peppery and soft with a Louisiana accent.
• Ham & cheese klobasnekSavoryDiced ham and cheese baked into the soft roll; milder and smokier than the sausage versions.
• Brisket klobasnekSavoryChopped smoked brisket, sometimes with barbecue sauce and cheese, wrapped in dough and baked until golden.
• Hot link klobasnekSavorySpicy Texas hot link wrapped in sweet dough, balancing coarse-ground heat with the soft, buttery roll.
• Sausage klobasnekSavory · Popular pickSmoked sausage link wrapped in soft, lightly sweet kolache dough and baked golden; the classic Texas grab-and-go.
• Sausage & cheese klobasnekSavorySmoked sausage and melted American or cheddar cheese baked inside the soft roll, slightly oozing at the ends.
• Jalapeño sausage & cheeseSavorySpicy jalapeño sausage paired with melted cheese and diced peppers, giving a hotter, Tex-Mex style kick.

Breakfast kolaches & tacos

Morning combinations folded into kolache dough or warm tortillas.

• Egg & cheese kolacheVegetarian · SavoryScrambled egg and cheddar baked into kolache dough, a meatless morning option with a soft, golden crust.
• Potato, egg & cheese kolacheVegetarian · SavorySeasoned diced potato, scrambled egg and cheese in a soft roll; hearty and mild, with salsa on the side.
• Chorizo, egg & cheese kolacheSavorySpicy Mexican chorizo scrambled with egg and cheese, wrapped in kolache dough for a Tex-Mex breakfast twist.
• Breakfast tacoSavoryWarm flour tortilla filled with eggs and a choice of bacon, potato or chorizo, with salsa; a common Texas sidekick to kolaches.
• Bacon, egg & cheese kolacheSavoryScrambled egg, crisp bacon and cheese baked inside soft kolache dough; a full breakfast in one hand-held roll.
• Sausage, egg & cheese kolacheSavoryCrumbled breakfast sausage, fluffy egg and melted cheese wrapped in a pillowy, slightly sweet bun.

Donuts & Czech extras

Other morning bakes found in Texas Czech kolache shops.

• Vánočka braidVegetarian · Contains nutsBraided Czech Christmas bread with raisins, lemon zest and almonds, glazed and sliced for holiday breakfasts.
• Assorted kolache dozenMixed box of a dozen sausage and fruit kolaches, a popular order for offices, road trips and church gatherings.
• Glazed donutVegetarianFluffy, yeast-raised ring dipped in a thin sugar glaze, sold by the dozen alongside kolaches every morning.
• Cinnamon rollVegetarianOversized spiral of soft kolache-style dough filled with butter and cinnamon sugar, topped with a thick drizzle of white icing.
• Apple strudelVegetarianThin, flaky pastry rolled around spiced apples and raisins, then dusted with powdered sugar; a Central European classic.

Filled donuts

Round yeast shells piped full of jelly, custard or cream.

• PB&J donutVegetarian · Contains nutsYeast donut filled with grape jelly, topped with peanut butter icing and chopped peanuts for a sweet-salty lunchbox nod.
• Boston creamVegetarian · Popular pickRound yeast shell piped full of vanilla custard and topped with glossy chocolate frosting, echoing the classic Boston cream pie.
• Jelly-filledVegetarianSugar-dusted pillow of fried dough filled with raspberry or strawberry jelly that tends to escape with the first bite.
• Bavarian creamVegetarianYeast donut filled with a thick, pudding-like Bavarian cream and dusted with powdered sugar; rich, cool and lightly vanilla.
• Lemon-filledVegetarianGranulated-sugar-coated shell holding bright, tangy lemon curd; a sharp citrus counterpoint to the sweet fried dough.
• Apple-filledVegetarianFried yeast pocket filled with chunky spiced apple and rolled in sugar; soft and warm-tasting, a little like a hand pie.

Drinks

• Drip coffeeVeganBatch-brewed house coffee, usually a medium roast kept hot in airpots; straightforward, balanced cup that pairs with nearly anything from the pastry case.
• EspressoVeganA concentrated one- or two-ounce shot pulled under pressure, topped with tawny crema and carrying bittersweet, roasty notes with a short, syrupy finish.
• AmericanoVeganEspresso stretched with hot water into a full-size cup; lighter in body than drip yet keeps the toasty edge of the shot.
• CappuccinoVegetarianEqual-ish parts espresso, steamed milk, and airy foam cap, giving a drier, stronger-tasting drink than a latte with a velvety top layer.
• Caffè latteVegetarianEspresso with plenty of steamed milk and a thin microfoam layer; mellow and creamy, often finished with latte art and offered with oat or almond milk.
• Flat whiteVegetarianA smaller, stronger cousin of the latte: a double ristretto under silky, barely-foamed milk for a dense texture and pronounced coffee flavor.