Having grown up with a melting pot of post/World War II immigrants who settled around Chicago, the Czechoslovakian "kolace" (plural of kolach) were well-known and beloved. Imagine a soft ball of bread acting as a plate for cooked apples, pears, sometimes cottage cheese. The Kolache Factory on 153 in Powdersville, SC, takes this simple but grand treat and expands from the sweet treats (fruit, cream cheese) to sausage, ham, egg, pepperoni, bacon, brisket, potato, and more. Go! Try! The Italian Chicken is so far my favorite. (If I have to choose.) Marinated chicken breast, cream of mushroom, and cheddar! They also have cinnamon rolls & twists, strudel, croissants, party trays, coffee, hot chocolate, and hot tea. read more

Had to Google what a kolache was, and honestly, that search changed the trajectory of my road trip through Powdersville. Conveniently right off the interstate with a drive-thru, Kolache Factory became my accidental breakfast detour. The buns were so so soft and slightly sweet, stuffed with fillings that somehow nailed the "not too saucy, not too dry" sweet spot. Basically the ideal portable food for eating one-handed. The Ranchero kolache was the winner for me: bright, fresh flavors over the heavier gravy-style options all day. The pepperoni kolache, though, tasted a little too close to a Hot Pocket. And the cinnamon roll? Perfectly edible and... completely forgettable. Pass on it and get another kolache instead. If you're into spinach-artichoke dip energy, the Chicken Florentine Stuffed Croissant will do you just fine. Only downside: the inside felt a little visually loud with coffee merch OMG everywhere and glittery holiday wreaths fighting for attention while I was trying to focus on my dough-based happiness. read more

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absolutely LOVE the Kolache factory. so many options to choose from. I try something different every time and have never been disappointed.

So many different types of freshly made Kolaches, you'll probably find at least one kind for each person in the family! My husband and I really enjoy the bacon and jalapeño with cheddar, and the dessert kinds with fruit flavors. Definitely not a gluten-free place but I absolutely love it! They even have special kinds that are only available in season. Service is polite. Clean place as far as I'm aware. read more

Food is fresh and tasty. Service was great. Friendly and fast. Able to get in and out quickly. Tables to eat at inside. Very clean and bright. read more

Kolache Factory - Breakfast sandwiches are terrific. - Bakeries Near Me - Powdersville, South Carolina

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We had a great time! The kolaches were amazing! I definitely recommend! I will be back

This is a clean restaurant. The food was fresh, and their service was excellent! This was my first visit, and I tried the spicy sausage, sausage and eggs, pizza, and cinnamon rolls; all delicious! read more

This Polish Bakery is located in Three Bridges Commons shopping area in Powdersville, SC. I've read good reviews about this bakery. I went with the main purpose of trying one of the featured items, the Korean Beef Croissant. When I arrived around 11:00 am on a Saturday morning, several of the items were sold out including the Korean Beef Croissant. They do not take any bills over $20 so make sure you have this or you can use a card. Thankfully, I was excited about visiting this bakery otherwise I would have been deterred by the not so friendly face and attitude of the young lady taking my order. A smile isn't required to sell a roll but it would have made my experience better. The shop is small-limited seating but these rolls are perfect for eating on the go so I made my order to go. I purchased a Jalapeno Popper roll, a Philly Cheese Steak roll, a BBQ Beef roll and a Sausage Cheese & Jalapeño roll. I had them heat up the sausage cheese and jalapeño roll. It was delicious. Even though the jalapeño popper roll was not heated up, I went ahead and ate that too. It was scrumptious. If it had been warm I'm sure it would have been even better. Although the rolls are small they are filled with a mouthful of deliciousness. (I think I took a liberty with the English language there!) I know there are several locations for this bakery. I will definitely visit them again. If this rating was based solely on product, it would be five stars. If I lived closer to this bakery, I would go there every morning and try a different roll. read more

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Friendly service when we popped in for a breakfast snack today. Lots of choices for kolaches with assorted meats and some with eggs and cheese. Very breakfasty. Introducing Mrs. K. to kolaches, I was hoping for something sweet like raspberry and cheese. They do have some cheese Danish but that's not the same. The sausage, cheese and jalapenos kolache is literally a small sausage with jalapeno rings. The egg and cheese was very full with mixed scrambled eggs and a cheddar cheese. We did get the cheese Danish which was good. Busy servers, great coffee, I'd just like to see some sweets. Otherwise, satisfactory. [Review 2231 of 2024 - 1198 in South Carolina - 23249 overall] read more

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I go here way too much. They are so good - jalapeño popper is my favorite- but I have never had a bad kolache. Their app is also really convenient read more

They ain't from Texas, but they're as good as you'll get near Greenville, SC. Good selection, bought 14 and ate every one of them over the next three days. The Texas hot sausage ones are my favorite and are closer to the real deal. 30 minute drive from my house and was worth the effort. read more

Delicious place to grab breakfast! They have a variety of kolaches (bread buns filled with eggs, meats, veggies, fruit, etc) as well as cinnamon rolls and strudels!!! The food tasted great, the service was friendly and fast, and I can't wait to enjoy my next kolache. read more

First time in, not sure if the breakfast roll things are supposed to be hot. They were not, and a cold bacon egg and cheese is gross, cold sausage gravy is gross. Will not be back. read more

Stopped in at Kolache Factory on a whim after running errands and honestly, I'm glad I did. The place feels super casual--nothing fancy--but it smells like fresh baked bread the second you walk in, which immediately pulled me in. I grabbed a sausage & cheese kolache and one of the sweeter fruit ones (strawberry, I think?). The savory one was warm, soft, and surprisingly filling. The fruit one was good too, though a little sweeter than I expected. Coffee was standard, nothing to rave about, but it did the job. The staff was friendly but not overly chatty--perfect for a quick in-and-out breakfast. Prices are decent, especially compared to grabbing something at a sit-down spot. If you're looking for a cozy, no-frills place to grab a handheld breakfast that's not just another bagel or croissant, this spot hits the mark. read more

If you've never had a kolache or don't know what it is, you should definitely give this place a try. Imagine a Texas Roadhouse roll filled with things like egg and cheese, pizza, bacon egg and cheese, or Philly cheesesteak. They also have fruit and cream cheese kolaches, muffins, and cinnamon braids. Kolaches are baked fresh in-store periodically throughout the day and warmed when you order them so they are hot. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. If you let them know you've never eaten here they will help you choose what you'd like. If you really can't decide, ask them their most popular flavors. The inside is always clean and organized. There are booths, tables, and a drive thru depending on your preference. If you haven't tried these do yourself a favor and check them out. read more

Kolache Factory - Ham and cheese and egg and cheese kolaches - Bakeries Near Me - Powdersville, South Carolina

Food is 5 Stars, Customer Service is OK. Employees not always professional. The hours open need to be expanded ! read more

First problem is the kolache bread tastes like dough. It's absolutely unedible by itself which when combined with a filling that isn't flavored enough to overcome it, makes a very unpleasant experience. The Potato, Egg & Cheese was god awful. Are you using powdered eggs? What a disaster that was. Philly Cheese was so-so. Chicken Enchilada tasted rubbery. The Jalapeño Popper was good. The desserts tastes like it uses canned fruit filling & the pastry dough is using the same bland, doughy-tasting bread used in the kolaches. What a disappointment this place was. As others have said, the ingredients are very low quality, which is the 2nd biggest problem, when coupled with weird tasting dough, is just awful. Maybe the croissants are better but then again the low-quality ingredients come into play again. Nothing about these Kolaches says "ethnic" but "Factory" is a fitting name considering the quality of food. read more

If something is on your menu, it should be available. I've stopped by four days in a row to TRY to have something from here and it's out of stock. They said they would be restocked for today, but guess what...sausage and cheese was once again unavailable. I don't have much time in the mornings, and I don't like wasting it. I'm to the point where I don't want to go back now. read more

I love this place. The Kolache are almost as good as my grandma used to make. The sausage and cheese are to die for

Where do I start? Lol If you want gas station food, here it is. We were starving and out doing errands, and were tired of pizza or Mexican. We thought we'd try a new place, and didn't want to spend a ton. We regret it. We walked in, and saw rows of kolaches along the back wall, behind the cashiers station, all on trays. Since we had never been, we didn't know how this worked. Each tray had a title, yet none told you what was actually in them. Some were self explanatory like "sausage egg cheese", but many others had names that wouldn't allude to what was inside; a guessing game. Instead of good customer service, a smiling face, or helpful tips on how to learn what's in what, we were met with unfriendly workers, rushed, no help at all even after telling them it's our first time and how does this all work. Disappointing. Customer service is important to me. We chose a few different types, and just took chances, since we didn't know what was inside and the menu didn't mention it. Honestly, these were gas station quality studded buns. Tasted like powdered eggs, cheese sauce, and low quality ingredients, with little flavor. The only two that even had a little bit of flavor were the chicken enchilada and the Italian chicken. But for $4+ each, not worth it for their quality. The only pro I could see, is that they're fast, and convenient, especially with a drive thru. I could see when in a pinch, kids in the car, only a minute to run out from work etc... but other than that, gross. Just my opinion and experience. read more

I liked it a lot... I just got one the 1st time had to go back for more. It was fast and they have a good selection

Excellent grab and go meals. Low calories, low prices, & great flavor. I have a young child and that is becoming a picky eater ate this happily and finished it. Also wanted to add- Anyone giving this place a 1 star review must thinks that Yelp is their career and needs to reevaluate their lives You should try cooking food at home for yourself since your knowledge of food and taste buds have since clearly deteriorated over the years. This place had great service and food. Definitely give it a try! read more

I like everything about this place. The staff was very nice. The area is very clean and inviting. The food was great! Didnt care much for the philly tho. read more

Looking for a Kolache outside of Texas I recommend coming here if you are in traveling to Greenville. Lots of delicious options if you can't choose get several to go or eat at the Factory. read more

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Have never had a kolache before but I fell in love with them after trying one here just from how good it tasted. I was guided through how it works and even how its made, the service was amazing, which made the experience even better. read more

NO! Please don't disrespect the Czechoslovakian culture by labeling this food as a kolache. It's not even close. This is pigs in a blanket AT BEST!!! The food does not taste bad if you want a different kind of breakfast or snack but all you need to do is look up a real kolache to see this is Not It. read more

Always wonderful! The staff is the most friendly of any I've ever seen. I absolutely love the food, it's incredible everyone! Try them out as soon as you can! read more

I've never tried a Kolache before so I can't tell you if this is better than others, but it was great in our opinion. We got a variety to try since it was our first visit -- a traditional hot Polish sausage; potato, egg, and cheese; and the sausage and gravy. The helpful associate said the sausage and gravy is their best seller, and I understand why! They were all delicious, as was the coffee. We also got a sweet apple pastry that was a good way to wrap up all the flavors. The potato Kolache was very flavorful, not spicy, but tasty for our picky eater. read more

Kolaches have made their way to South Carolina. These wonderful breaded doughs of joy were so good and reminded me of the first time I had a kolache in Texas. I also appreciate the fact, that their menu caters to millennials with their avocado breakfast kolache. There are sweet, traditional and breakfast flavors for all palates. Treat yourself! read more

Kolache Factory - Pulled Pork Kolache - Bakeries Near Me - Powdersville, South Carolina

Good take out Kolaches. Always have coupons buy 3 get 3. They never seem to have enough pepperoni rolls which are the best!

So happy this came to Powdersville! It's a great place to grab a snack or breakfast. They have many options for a kolache. Their Jalapeño popper is my favorite. It may not sound great but I promise you won't be disappointed in that one with the cream cheese inside. Service is always great there. Will continue to return. read more

Love this place! If you're in the mood for something, unique, but yummy, go here. My family loves it. Something sweet or something savory, they have what you would want. Give it a try. read more

The service was good. They have a drive through but we went inside. The coffee was very good. When we said we hadn't been there before it would have been nice if we had gotten a little help figuring out the menu. It helped that we could see the items and that other reviews said we would eat two at least. We had some surprises. Mostly, the texas apple croissant is savory not sweet with, i think, bacon and cheese. The ranchero egg and also the potato and egg kolachis were very good and well seasoned. They are a large bread ball stuffed with the filling and would be easy to eat and drive. The strawberry was delicious. The sausage jalapeño and cheese kolachi was ok but seems a little small. I wouldn't get it again. We got there at 10 for a late breakfast. They were well stocked. They have a small clean dining area with 2 booths, 2 4 tops, and another table. And they have tables outside. The location is easy to get to since it has access to the side road with the traffic signal at 153. We may stop here again if we need breakfast on the go. read more

Simply put brought me back to my grandmas baking, Legit and delicious! Bought for coworkers and everyone raved about the flavors.

Tasty food and fast service. Closes at 2 so swing by in the morning. Not sure about the ambiance.

When driving to Greenville, SC coming from Easley I almost always go through Powdersville, SC on the way to I 85. I have driven past the Kolache Factory every time, not knowing what the place is. My sister was talking and she asked if I had ever had a Kolache. I said no, and she began to tell me what a Kolache is, and that I need to try them. I decided to do just that this morning. The Kolache Factory is open from 6am to 2pm Monday thru Saturday, 7am to 2pm on Sunday. Drive-thru hours are Monday thru Saturday 5am and at Sunday 6am. They do offer catering and online ordering. I made my order online, glad that I did, because this was much faster, and I didn't have to wait like ALL of the other customers did. There are several different varieties of kolaches, savory, sweet and breakfast kolaches, they even have savory croissants, cinnamon rolls, strudel niks, cinnamon twists and muffins. I decided on three savory kolaches, two barbecue brisket and one cream spinach, and a peach, strawberry, and cinnamon roll. The Kolache of the month is a cream cheese kolaches with an Apple slice with a little cinnamon. I noticed some time after I got home that the Kolache of the month wasn't in the box. I called back to the business and the manager answered the phone, I told him what happened. He was so nice, he told me he would put my name up and to just come through the drive thru, and tell them my name and that I would get two kolaches of the month, just for having to come back! How nice is that???!! So I did eat the barbecue brisket, it was delicious, tender beef brisket in a sweet barbecue sauce, inside a slightly sweet(just like they said) dough. Next was the strawberry kolaches...y'all it was so good, I am in love!! My sister stopped by the Kolache Factory this morning on the way home from work, and brought me a philly cheese steak kolaches and yes I ate that too, greedy I know.. Kolaches can be eaten cold, but are better reheated and they will ask if you need anything heated at the factory. I was so impressed with this place. Such a friendly and nice group of peopWhen you taste one you will be hooked just like I am. If you haven't tried the Kolache Factory make sure to stop by for a visit, you will be so glad that you did. It's such a happy place!! True to his word, I got my two Kolaches of the month. This kolache is sweetened cream cheese with cinnamon and a slice of apple on top and drizzled with caramel. It's delicious!! Thank you!! read more

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Excellent service and food. I'd go again. Quick service . They have much more on the menu, than I expected. read more

OMG, we finally found kolaches! This place reminds of The Czech Stop in West, TX. Sweet or savory - they have it all!!! Perfect to gain points at your morning meeting too. Be sure to call ahead if looking for a large order because this place is popular. We got sausage egg and cheese, bacon egg and cheese, hot polish, and cream cheese. Delish! Asked for them to be warned up if eating immediately. Great gem of a find and the staff were warm and friendly. Kudos! read more

Absolutely love kolaches! Grew up in an area in the northeast and Kolaches were a big baked good during the holidays.

I'm giving them a 100 star review because I stumbled upon this place on a Sunday mid morning!!! As my friend and I walked into the place we were greeted with BIG SMILES and WARM greetings!!! I told them I had never been there and needed suggestions!!! Talk about ladies who know their menu!!!!! Sorry I didn't take pictures but I HIGHLY recommend the Spinach pastry and the Italian Chicken pastry!!!! And they even warmed them up for us!!!! Even better you can purchase and take home for later!!!! Just remember they close at 2PM daily!!!! The website is great but in person is better!!! Oh yeah and very reasonably priced too!!!! Even have vegan pastries!!!! Ask for Janet, David or Jacob!!! Sorry I can't remember the other ladies names!! read more