Gerik's Ole Czech Smokehouse and Bakery

"Poppy seed filling makes this kolache a favorite of the Czech-ancestored people who live in these parts."
Michael Stern






"While kolaches are the #1 pastry in most bakeries hereabouts, Ole Czech's cinnamon roll, a swirl of tender dough and buttery cinnamon richly glazed with sugar icing, is no second-rate citizen."
Michael Stern



"Central Texas is home of excellent sausage, so it is no surprise that it gets combined with kolache dough to make a fine savory pastry snack."
Michael Stern



"Located between the town's main street and I-35, Ole Czech is abuzz with business early in the morning as people stop in for on-the-way-to-work pastries. This photo was taken late morning, by which time we were the only customers in the place."
Michael Stern