Halepaska's Bakery: Victoria, Texas

Serving Victoria since 1953, Halepaska’s claims that they “offer the FINEST QUALITY baked goods from the freshest ingredients.”  Halepaska’s Bakery is a usual stop on my trips to Victoria since I love their chocolate thumbprint cookies.

When you walk into Halepaska’s Bakery, the Loop location, it is a little overwhelming.  The coolers on the right have so much to chose from, and the ladies behind them are eager to get you your heart’s desires.

Today, I chose an array of sweets: a chocolate thumbprint cookie, a coconut macaroon, a white petit four, an apricot kolache, and a chocolate pecan chewy.  There’s nothing like a healthy breakfast to go with the pot of coffee that I just drank!

Where do we start?  My thumb obviously squashed the chocolate thumbprint as I was trying to pull it out of the sack.  This shortbread cookie was not what I remembered- I thought it was a sugar cookie.  Anyways, the shortbread cookie seemed to be pecan shortbread that was crisp, buttery, and good.  I didn’t not care for the chocolate icing for the thumbprint.  It tasted like it was typical canned icing piped onto the cookie.  Not a good start for the array.

Next: the apricot kolache: YUMMY.  It was light, buttery, not too sweet, and just really good.  

The coconut macaroon was INCREDIBLE.  It was so light and fluffy- probably from lots of egg whites (but, I will not think about that due to my aversion to eggs).  I have never had anything like it, and I will say it is the best coconut macaroon that I have EVER had. 

I am totally pushing my sugar limit and definitely over the calorie count, but I take one for the team and move onto the petit four.  I REALLY wish bakeries would make bite size petit fours.  I will say this white cake petit four was extremely good.  The cake was light and had a great butter taste while the icing was just right.  It was one of the better petit fours that I have had.

And, now the winner is- drum roll please.  The chocolate pecan chewy was the bomb.  WOW, this cookie was better than the coconut macaroon.  It was like a chocolate divinity.  Light, fluffy and melted in your mouth.  This cookie is my NEW favorite at Halepaska’s!

As you have already figured out, I am a big fan of Halepaska’s Bakery.  Out with the old favorite, and in with two new ones.  I think you are missing out if you don’t check out Halepaska’s Bakery when you are in the Victoria area.

Halepaska’s Bakery

5805 John Stockbauer Dr                                                    302 East Rio Grande St

Victoria, TX 77904                                                               Victoria, TX 77901

361/575-4715                                                                       361/573-4811

     www.halepaskasbakery.com

Haby's Alsatian Bakery: Castroville, Texas

Serving Medina County since 1974 and located in Historic Castroville,  I have really mixed views on Haby's Alsatian Bakery.  I had stopped here long ago, and I really didn't care for it.  I decided to try it again.  As a bakery, today's selection is limited to cookies mostly.  There is a large selection of cookies.  On this day, I decided to try a chocolate chip, coconut macaroon, and a peanut butter cookie.  All of the cookies were good, but not great.  Everything was moist with a good taste, but there really isn't much I can say because nothing was really notable. 

Personally, I think if you don't stop, you are not really missing much.  If you do stop, you will find just so-so cookies.  They do have donuts and fresh breads, so maybe these are their gems and worth the stop.  As usual, Maddie the Mad Dog liked everything she tried, but then again, she was just happy that the peanut butter wasn't sticking to the roof of her mouth.

Haby's Alsatian Bakery
207 US Highway 90 East
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2118
http://www.habysbakery.com/

Billy Bob's Burgers: Hondo, Texas

Like Tink-a-Tako, I have been passing Billy Bob's Burgers in Hondo on my trips to Big Bend.  In a town where the motto is "Don't Drive like Hell through God's Country," it was time to stop at this little joint.  It was close to 1:30, and there was still a line in the drive thru.  Don't get scared by the some what dilapidated buildings and signs.



This photo of the burger basket is giving me a hard time.  If it doesn't show, imagine a beautiful big burger oozing with red onions, pickles, lettuce, and USDA Beef next to crispy golden crinkle fries on top of red and white checkered paper!



Today, I chose the Cheeseburger Basket.  Imagine that, given the number of posts on Cheeseburgers- heck, I am a Texan and I love my Beef!

Since I got this to go, I was super happy to see the crinkle fries.  Crinkle fries are such a treat!  Yummy, golden deep fried, super crisp, seasoned just right crinkle fries.  Wow, the fries alone are worth a future stop.  They would go great with a nice side of home made ranch. 

Next: the burger.  The burger was HUGE!  The red onions were the sweetest that I have ever tasted.  The meat was thick, well seasoned, and just a great burger.  In fact, Maddie the Mad Dog was trying her best to get her fair share of this burger bliss.  I can say trying to eat this burger as you are driving down Hwy 90 is as dangerous as trying to text and drive.  I made a HUGE mess ultimately having to break it apart into much smaller, easier to handle pieces where I could savor the flavor longer.  Delish!

If you are heading to Big Bend, the River, or just close to San Antonio, check out Billy Bob's Burgers in Hondo.  It is definitely going to be a regular stop on our trips West.  Once again, Maddie the Mad Dog approves of this blog and this burger!

Billy Bob's Burgers
1905 19th Street
Hondo, Texas 78861
830/426-3050

Tink-a-Tako: Castroville, Texas

I have been driving pass this Tink-a-Tako location since it has opened.  It is always packed.  On a recent trip to Big Bend, I said today is the day.  I stopped into Tink-a-Tako for a breakfast taco.  Of course, they had over 20 to choose from.  My goal: one without eggs.  The counter help accommodated my wishes for a Bacon, Potato, and Cheese Taco.

You get a choice between red or green sauce.  I said which is hotter- the green.  OK, give me the green.  When asked about the size of the taco, they are quite large.  NOT!  OK, I know that there isn't much to a taco, but OMG, this one was sooooo good that even my dog was drooling.  The bacon was fried crisp just like the way I love it.  The potatoes were hash brown style, but mushy more like mashed potatoes.  And, cheddar cheese.  It rocked.  The only real complaint is that the Green Sauce is NOT HOT- at least to my lead stomach.

I highly recommend Tink-a-Tako.  I would love to go back and eat something else on their menu- authentic Mexican cuisine.  I can definitely tell you that every trip to Big Bend will include this Tink-a-Tako location as one of my stops especially since they have a drive thru too.  And, I can guarantee you that I will get two tacos with extra "Hot" sauce. 

PS.  Maddie the Mad Dog endorses the above post!

Tink-a-Tako
703 Hwy 90 W
Castroville, Texas
830.538.3970
http://www.tinkatako.com/

Don Jose's: Palestine, Texas

Don Jose's is a creation from the Jimenez Family.  Although they have locations in Ennis, Waxahachie, Corsicana, I am eating at the Palestine location.  I got a little concerned when I walked in and the lunch special of the day was Chicken Pasta.  Every day, there are food and drink specials.  The menu is extensive with color photographs to help you make your decisions.

Today, I try the #5 Combo Plate: 1 beef taco, 1 cheese enchilada with your choice of sauce, rice and beans.

Charro beans are very good.  More like baked beans with chunks of green bell pepper and bacon.

Rice is fluffy.  Pretty bland.

Enchilada: chunk of cheddar cheese smother in a non-event chili gravy.

Taco:  slightly salty ground beef, good, fresh taco shell and lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese

Salsa- Thick and Chunky Pace with come cilantro thrown into it!

Chips: Good, Non-Greasy

Service: Incredible, Super friendly- probably one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met, Very attentive
Overall, Don Jose's in Palestine served its purpose.  It was fairly good edible Mexican food.  I did want to take a big nap after lunch, but my waitress loaded me up with a to go cup of ice tea.  If you are in Palestine, this is one of their better Mexican restaurants.  It's conveniently close to the Loop, so you can stop in for a quick fix.

Don Jose's
1103 E Palestine Ave (Hwy 79)
Palestine, Texas 75801
903/729-5054

Moose Market: Longview, Texas

It was a dreary Monday morning when I drove past Moose Market.  I made a quick U-Turn, and decided to give it a try.  I found it peculiar that there was a trash dumpster in the middle of their driveway.  Was this a sign?  Plus, it looked like the place wasn’t open, and my elderly eyes couldn’t read the hours of operation.  I entered to find a dimly lit place that I didn’t know if it wanted to be open for breakfast or not.  I finally yelled for help.

A very nice woman entered and began accommodating my wishes.  Breakfast is VERY limited.  Today, it was a choice of Quiche or Biscuits and Gravy.  I chose the blueberry muffin and a cup of coffee.  Just to get my order to the $5 minimum for a credit card, I got a piece of Moose Cake to go. 

They didn’t even have coffee made, so she made a fresh pot for me.  The blueberry muffins were placed into the microwave in a Styrofoam container to warm them.  It became very obvious that lunch was the meal to come here for- specializing in comfort food from chicken and dumplings to tortilla soup.

The blueberry muffins were just average.  They tasted like they were made from the Duncan Hines muffin mix.  And, to know that they were nuked in the Styrofoam container topped it off.  I couldn't even bear to picture the blueberry muffins.

The Moose cake is a chocolate cake with layers of pecans, toasted coconut, and marshmallow cream- I think that’s what it was.  It was similar to an Upside Down German Chocolate Cake.  The cake was moist, but it was not sweet- more along the lines of a bittersweet style.  I wasn’t overly impressed with the creation.

I think the real gem to Moose Market is their lunch.  They should just skip breakfast because it was a total non-event.  Their lunch menu featured wraps, soups, salads,  and other daily comfort food specials.  If you go to Moose Market, just make it for lunch because breakfast will disappoint you.

Moose Market

1403 Clearwood -@ Gilmer Road (Hwy 300)
Longview, TX 75604

(903) 753-8300

Pizza King: Longview, Texas

Pizza King states “a smile in every bite,” but I am wondering why they are not smiling in the kitchen.  Tonight, I decided to get a pizza to go.  I did a drive by at 6:30, and it was standing room only.  I came back an hour later on a Sunday night, and it is still standing room only.  Maybe this is why they are not smiling in the kitchen?

Since 1965, Pizza King has been turning out Pizza in its diner style restaurant.  Tonight, my choice is a small 8 inch veggie pizza and a house salad- all under $9.  The usual suspects were present: Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Green and Black Olives.  The Sauce is very oregano, but I like it with just the right amount on the pizza.  The  crust, Oh the crust.....  The Crust is really good.  Super crisp, very bubbly in texture and taste.  A little thicker, but very crispy.  Over all, this is one of the best crusts that I have had in a long time.  And, I am in Longview, Texas

I ordered a House Salad- fresh romaine with carrot and radish slices.  I can’t figure out the house dressing- it's like a cross between creamy Italian and Ranch.  To go silverware has crackers and bread sticks included- a nice addition.  Pretty much a non-event to go with the awesome pizza pie!!!!!!

Definitely, make a stop at Pizza King in Longview, Texas.  It will lead to “a smile in every bite!”

Pizza King

1100 E Marshall Avenue (Hwy 80)

Longview, Texas 75601

903/753-0912

Chaba Thai Cuisine: Beaumont, Texas

You definitely cannot judge this place by the exterior.  The tiny glass structure is kinda scary, but DO NOT let it deter you from eating at this Southeast Texas gem.

I got to Chaba  as soon as it opened on Sunday.  Upon choosing my table, I was greeted with extremely prompt and friendly service.  I ordered hot tea with the choice of jasmine or green.  I ordered Chicken Satay as an appetizer.  And, the sounds of the woks sizzling away were teasing me until it arrived!

The Chicken Satay rocked.  Skewers of moist chicken marinated in green curry accompanied with Peanut sauce.  The sauce is incredible, super fresh with just an amazing taste- not too heavy and not too light.  Cucumber-red onion relish was nice- slightly sweet yet slightly vinegary.

As Chaba's started to fill up table by table, I can't wait for my Pad Thai.  The staff kindly accommodated my substitution for chicken instead of shrimp.

Cellophane noodles lightly dressed with a peanut sauce, carrots, scallions, eggs, chicken, and tofu.  Sides of peanuts, lime and red pepper were present.  The Pad Thai was extremely good.  The noodles just kept you coming back for more and more and more!
Overall, I am so happy that I tried Chaba Thai Cuisine.  All of the reviews lived up to the anticipation.  I can't wait to go back and try something else.  The portions are huge, so make sure you take an appetite.  Chaba Thai Cuisine is definitely worth the stop!

Chaba Thai Cuisine

4340 E Lucas Dr (off of Hwy 69/96N)
Beaumont, TX 77708

409/899-4500

Frankie's Italian Grill: Beaumont, Texas

How can you not want to try Frankie's Italian Grill?  There's a gondola on top of the building.  When you walk into Frankie's, you are greeted with Italian music, friendly servers, and Tony Soprano- on the walls that is.  It had been a late work night, and I just wanted a pizza and salad to go.  It was tempting to just sit and enjoy the ambience.

I ordered a thin crust cheese pizza, and the aromas nearly killed me on the drive to the hotel.  Oh my, it smelled like I was back in Italia.  I dove right into it as soon as I could- photos almost didn't happen.  The crust was super thin and light.  The sauce was pure delight- hints of oregano and just blended with tomatoes.  The cheese was on the heavy side, but I don't care.  I wish that they had thrown in some red pepper because that would have been the sugar on top.  Overall, I was VERY happy with my cheese pizza.

The house salad was your normal romaine lettuce with onions.  The house salad dressing was a tomato vinagrette- I had horrible flash backs of Joe's in Longview- see the blog.  She said it was a thin style salad dressing.  It was actually quite good- not the best, but quite good.  It had a nice blend of tomato and red wine vinegar.

Overall, I was very happy with Frankie's Italian Grill.  I can see myself coming back and eating here again.  It will definitely have to be on an evening when I can linger with the locals and drink a little vino!  Buon Appetito.

Frankie's Italian Grill
105 I-10 North
Beaumont, Texas 77707
409/835-9200

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/87/815109/restaurant/Frankies-Italian-Grill-Beaumont

Rao's Bakery: Beaumont, Texas

Rao's Bakery is like an institution in Beaumont.  Started in 1941, Rao's Bakery has been offering Beaumontians the sweetest of sweets ranging from cookies, gelato, pastries, and everything in between.  They even have King Cakes just in time for Mardi Gras.

On this rainy, dreary morning, I decided I needed a large cup of coffee and a blueberry muffin.

I don't think I can do justice to this blueberry muffin.  It was just pure bliss.  It was moist through and through, completely loaded with blueberries, and just sweet enough.  When I was finished, I wished I had another one.

I picked up a few cupcakes too, so I grab one white and one black:

                                                                                                

 

Although really cute and you got a surprise in the middle of it, I was really disappointed with the cupcakes.  The cakes were just typical fare- not real moist and not real tasty.  The icing was just normal whipped icing that gets to you after a few bites.  You can definitely skip these treats.

Rao's is a must if you are coming through Beaumont.  With 4 convenient locations in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area and one in Spring, Texas, whip in and pick up a muffin or any of their other desserts.  Trust me, it is truly hard to decide, but now you know the one thing you can skip. 

Rao's Bakery

2596 Calder Avenue

Beaumont, Texas 77702

409/832-4342

http://www.raosbakery.com/

Hamburger Depot: Beaumont, Texas

 As usual, it is Friday, and I am wanting a good burger.  I decided to try Hamburger Depot.  Located on the end of a Shell station, you walk into a busy and hustling place.  It was 2 pm, and there was still a line- good sign!  Plus, their slogan is "The Best Thing Since Ground Beef!"  How can a Texan not love that?

You order at the counter.  I chose the Depot Cheeseburger Basket with Fries.  You can chose either onion rings or tots for an extra fee.  I took my spot awaiting the half pound burger, drooling as each order walks by.  Finally, they called my number!

Oh my, look at that beautiful cheese.  It has to be cheddar given the amount of greese and the style of melt.  And, some of it found its way over to my golden crisp french fries- cheese fries are truly one of my downfalls.  My poor arteries were cringing at this site.

The burger had a nice seasoned griddled taste.  The burger actually REALLY needs to be cut in half bc I made a totaly mess!  Things were falling and oozing everywhere.  The french fries were cooked to perfection, but they had no salt or seasoning at all.  I swear I was watching them toss something on them just prior to bringing the orders out, but mine had nothing.

Overall, this burger was great.  I even saved some of it later, and it was even great cold.  I know this is one place that I will come back to since they have bacon cheese fries as well as a Sissy Burger.  Plus, they have other locations: Jasper, Kirbyville, and Downtown Beaumont.  As they say, "Hamburger Depot is worth the weight!"

Hamburger Depot
1652 W Cardinal Dr
Beaumont, Texas 77705
409/840-6600

Elena's: Beaumont, Texas

I originally started eating at the Elena's Express in Lumberton, Texas.  I was just crushed when they closed it down.  Luckily, two other locations still exist.  I always go to the College location.  Chicken fajitas and tamales are my downfall here, and tonight, I fall for them again.

These chicken fajitas rock.  I think they may be the best in Texas.  They come out steaming hot covered with onions and green bell peppers and chunks of chicken.  I get hints of lemon and pepper- possibly oregano- I don't know, but it is just yummy.  Grated Cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole accompany the fajitas.  Charro beans do too.  The charro beans were ok- not the best, but I really like their pico too!  The flour tortillas were just fair- very thick- don't taste home made.  But, put everything together, and it's just divine.

I always get the tamales to go.  In fact, I used to take dozens back to Houston.  I just love their tamales.  The masa is just great with a super corn taste.  The meat inside is well seasoned.  The tamales go great with Elena's salsa- it is quite runny and has a nice kick.  Every trip to Beaumont ends with Elena's tamales coming home.

If you get a chance, check out Elena's in Beaumont.  The fajitas and tamales won't disappoint.

Elena's
1865 College
Beaumont, TX 77701
409/832-1203

Donut Hole Off: College Station, Navasota, Sealy, and Bellville, Texas

I'm not crazy about of donuts, but I sure do like donut holes- Go Figure.  In fact, I wanted to put to the test some of the local donut holes.  I tested donut holes at Shipley: College Station, Donut Palace: Navasota and Sealy, and Snowflake Donuts: Bellville.  Drum roll, please.......

The winner is: Snowflake Donuts in Bellville, Texas.  The holes were deep fried golden brown with the sweetest glaze of all.  Just perfect. Yummy.

Runner up: Shipley Donuts out of College Station.  Growing up in Houston, I am a huge Shipley fan, but these holes were tiny in size- chintzy.  Their glaze was great with a hint of cinnamon, but the holes were fried a little too long- a little too crunchy for my liking.

Second Runner Up goes to Donut Palace in Sealy and Navasota.  Donut Palace's dough has more butter in it.  The glaze is not as sweet as I like it.  I was not impressed at all at either of the locations.

So, if you are ever in Bellville, stop in and eat some holes at Snowflake Donuts.  I'm sure you will not be disappointed.

Snowflake Donuts

209 E Main

Bellville, TX 77418

979/865-1222

Shipley Donuts

1716 Southwest Parkway

College Station, TX 77840

979/693-6170

http://www.shipleydonuts.com/

Donut Palace

110 Austiana Hills Dr

Navasota, TX 77868

936/825-7009

Donut Palace

130 Meyer Street (Hwy 36)

Sealy, TX 77474

979/885-3031

Fuego Tortilla Grill: College Station, Texas

Fuego Tortilla Grill was right around the corner from my hotel.  With taco bars popping up everywhere, this one came highly rated.  Bored with the Oscars, I decided to run over there, and give it a try.

Fuego has an extensive menu from beef to fish tacos.  They even have a taco called the Widow Maker: Juan Hot Taco.  They have some salads, tortilla soup, and typical sides like rice and beans.  They even have breakfast tacos.

Tonight, I wanted to try a couple of different tacos, so I got the Steak Al Carbon, Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, and Flame Kissed Tenderloin.  I got some of the pico de gallo and hot sauce to top each taco off. 

First, these tacos were much larger than I expected.  The tortillas are grilled on a griddle until they are nice and golden.  I really liked their tortillas- i guess they were the flour tortillas, but corn tortillas are available too.  The tacos are really bare bones, but you can create your own version from their Fuego bar: Pico de Gallo, Roasted Jalapeño Mash, Marinated Cucumbers and Onions, Fresh Lime and Lemon, Shredded Lettuce,Onions, Cilantro, and Hot Sauces.

This is the steak al carbon.  I wasn't crazy about the steak.  It was tough with no taste.  Once I added the pico de gallo and hot sauce, it was a little better but not wooed away.

This is the flame kissed tenderloin taco.  This is one of the more expensive tacos, and it seemed like there was less meat.  The tenderloin was diced into small pieces.  It didn't really have any taste and seemed tough for tenderloin.  Once again, the pico and hot sauce helped with flavor, but not crazy about it.

The final taco was the pulled rotisserie chicken.  There was a ton of meat in this taco.  You definitely get the rotisserie flavor in this taco, but pico and hot sauce still really helped it.

In the end, I wasn't overly enthused about Fuego's.  The tacos did hit the spot if you want a fast fix for a craving, and I will say Fuego is a light, fresh change from the typical Tex-Mex places.  I would be willing to come back to try the Widow Maker.  

Fuego Tortilla Grill
108 Poplar
College Station, Texas 77840
979-703-1804
www.fuegotortillagrill.com/

Hullabaloo Diner: Wellborn, Texas

Today, we went to Hullabaloo Diner just South of Wellborn for brunch.  This diner was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives with Guy Fieri.  Hullabaloo Diner is one of the few registered, authentic diners in the State of Texas.  It has quite a history, which can be read on their website, but the diner's origins are from Albany, New York as the DeRaffele Diner dating back to 1940's.  

Get there early because the crowds overflow into the parking lot.  We were fortunate to be seated in a booth inside the dining car.  I ordered coffee which came with a black and white cow creamer- I thought that was cute.  I went with breakfast, and ordered the Breakfast Burrito with green chili and cheddar cheese.

WOW!  This burrito usually comes with eggs, potatoes, and sausage; but, they made it without eggs since I have a terrible aversion to eggs- thank you.  The burrito is HUGE, and it was super yummy.  I had to force myself to stop eating it and take half of it home for later!  This burrito is the best thing that I have eaten over my 3 day visit to Bryan College Station.


We also ordered the Double Decker Diner club sandwich.

This sandwich had ham, turkey, bacon, Swiss, American, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted wheat bread.  It came with potato chips which were straight out of the bag.  I am kinda shocked that they don't have home made potato chips.  Overall, we though it was quite good.


For dessert, we tried the Bread Pudding made from the Hullabaloo cinnamon rolls with vanilla ice cream. 

We were very disappointed with this dish.  The bread pudding was barely hot, but the ice cream was like soup- didn't taste like Blue Bell either.  The bread pudding was super dense.  It was like we were eating a chunk of dough.  We agreed that we would not order it again.

Finally, we got a slice of the coconut cream pie to go.  Since I did not get to have any of it, my understanding is that on a scale of 10, the pie rated an 8.  However, the little mouse that ate it felt like the price of the piece of pie was too high.

Overall, I really liked the Hullabaloo Diner.  I can't wait to go back and try some of its diner fare like meatloaf or pot roast.  I highly suggest that if you are in the Bryan College Station area, check out the Hullabaloo Diner.  It's definitely worth the wait.




Hullabaloo Diner
15045 FM 2154 (Wellborn Rd)
Wellborn, Texas 77845
979-690-3002
http://www.hullabaloodiner.com/

Kolache Rolfs: College Station, Texas

I was really excited to try Kolache Rolf's.  Once I move from Houston to the Brenham area, I soon learned that the Kolache Factory was very different than the true kolaches of the Czech communities in Texas.  I hoped that Kolache Rolf's would help educate me in the art of true kolaches.

At the Texas Avenue location, you walk into a very cool industrial style store connected to Copy Center.  The kolaches are placed on wire racks behind the counter.  This morning, I tried an array of kolaches that included sausage and apricot.  I also tried a cinnamon twist and a tall coffee.

Oops, I forgot to get photos of the goods, but I can say I was not impressed.  The cinnamon twist was awful.  It was such a disappointment.  I wanted gooey and sweet, but it was like a log of dense dough with some cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top- i couldn't even say it was a glaze.  Don't waste your time with it.

The sausage kolache failed to meet my expectations too.  The dough was light and fluffy, but where was the sausage?  It was like they took half of a little smokey.  There needs to be more sausage- like a whole little smokey.

I will say that the apricot fruit kolache gave me a little hope.  The bread was the same as the sausage kolache.  It was quite light, but it could be a little more buttery.  The fruit filling was typical for fruit kolaches- I think it all comes out of a can.  Overall, this was my favorite kolache.

If I were to go back to Kolache Rolf's, I would stick to the fruit kolaches.  But then again, there is a Shipley's right down the road.

Kolache Rolf's
2307 Texas Avenue South
College Station, Texas 77840
979/696-0099
http://www.kolacherolfs.com/