KOLACHE KITCHEN

It’s been more than 38 years since Irene Wassermann pulled that first tray of kolaches out of the oven.

Irene and her husband, Mike, opened Kolache Kitchen Nov. 17, 1984, at 23108 SE Dodgen Loop.

The ‘Kitchen’ is now operated by their daughter, Carol White, and is still booming today.

While Czech pastries continue to be the big seller, Carol and her staff also make a huge selection of pies and casseroles.

“We added the homemade casseroles about 15 years ago and they continue to be in demand,” she said. “Right now, I’m making lasagna, but we also have King Ranch chicken, chicken spaghetti and chicken pot pies.”

While Carol was busy being a mom in the early days of the Kolache Kitchen, she learned cooking skills from Irene by working every Saturday. In January 2001, she took over the business.

Despite the pandemic and related supply issues, Kolache Kitchen remains as popular as ever.

“People still want our kolaches, and we’re going to keep on making them,” she said.

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