KOLACHE BAR

KOLACHE BAR is a rare double — an A kitchen at 100/100 and 5 stars from 1,213 diners.

Its most recent inspection on June 22, 2026 cited no violations at all. That puts it among the cleanest kitchens in Brevard County.

A · 100/100 · no violations cited · top of Brevard County

Get directions Call (321) 487-1747

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
213 CROCKETT BLVD, Merritt Island, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Donut shop
Price
$1–10
Rating
5 stars (1213 reviews)
Seats
8
Phone
(321) 487-1747
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Photo: Kolache Bar

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
5.0 Community-sourced rating 1,213 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Both measures on this page are strong, which is less common than it sounds. Freshness and temperature tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 5.0 stars.

Of the 26 rated reviews, 25 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below. One subject never comes up here: how clean the place looks. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (25 reviews).

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (100/100) with no violations cited. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. DBPR last walked in on June 22, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. That puts it ahead of 100% of graded kitchens in Brevard County. No violations were recorded at that visit, which is the cleanest result available.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Very cute little shop with fresh food!! Their iced coffees are great to go along with some donuts and their stuffed buns!

  • June 28, 2026

    All of those 5 star reviews are still good today!

  • June 27, 2026

    Great place. Staff was helpful and food was amazing! Perfectly balanced of dough and meat. The bread was perfectly fluffy and warm slightly sweet. Great for hangovers or quick on the go or even just a chill meet up.

  • June 26, 2026

    Leaving Texas and coming back to Florida looking for Kolaches is like finding a needle in a haystack. These are hands down the best Kolaches ive ever had! Breading is super flavorful and not dry. And the filling is very good and not super spilly. The doughnuts are very good as well not your normal greasy donut flavor. Great oil usage for frying the doughnuts.

  • June 13, 2026

    I’m from Houston, TX and the food out there is on another level. These Kolaches are the best I’ve had and I already know I’m going to be a regular.

  • June 13, 2026

    Great & authentic

  • June 13, 2026

    True Kolaches. Tge bread is soft and moist. Fillings are great. Sausage and gravy was my favorite. But the ham, egg and cheese and the ham and swiss was tasty too.

  • June 13, 2026

    Awesome and delicious!!

  • June 13, 2026

    Delicious ! And the owner was fantastic

  • June 12, 2026

    This place is such a treat! Amazing kolache’s and donuts. I love to pick some up on Friday for our employees as a thank you for a Week of hard work.

  • June 10, 2026

    Food is fantastic!! Better than Texas kolaches

  • June 3, 2026

    treated me well and food is good

  • June 3, 2026

    Never had a Kolache until I’ve had one here. The most delicious breakfast item I’ve ever had. All of their food is delicious with a great variety. 10/10 I keep coming back!

  • May 31, 2026

    These kolaches are the real deal, as good as you can fine in the kolache country of Texas

  • May 29, 2026

    Fantastic breakfast! Kolache, donuts, ate amazing and the blueberry cream cheese croissant is to die for! A must eat place!!!

  • May 28, 2026

    Excellent breakfast food and doughnuts are pretty good also , I usually get the sausage and gravy kolache and a jalapeño and cheese kolache and they never disappoint , great bakery

  • May 25, 2026

    Best kolaches east of Texas! Jalapeño cheddar is the way to go!

  • May 24, 2026

    Great morning or afternoon pick me up food. First time eating kolache nice and warm and bread so soft! Oh, and the donuts are fresh and one of the best I've had in a very long time 💕

  • May 24, 2026

    Best reminder of Texas in the area!! These donuts remind me of my childhood trips with my dad. 💜

  • May 24, 2026

    We went there thinking that we could sit down and have breakfast, but everything is premade more like a pastry shop so we did not stay.

  • May 22, 2026

    AMAZING!! The food and staff is great!!!

  • May 17, 2026

    I just wanna start the owner is a very nice guy, very helpful and by god, that man can cook this is the absolute best food I have had in years. Extremely flavorful, soft, and what’s crazy is that goes for every single item he makes, did I mention he makes everything in house? If you don’t know about kolache let him tell you what it is, the prices are not super expensive, by yourself a kolache and from a Brevard native, and person who loves to try new places to eat, this will 110% be my new and only breakfast place/bakery place

  • May 15, 2026

    Great spot, kolaches were awesome and the house donuts were super fluffy. 10/10

  • May 11, 2026

    Best kolaches and donuts hole I’ve ever had

  • May 8, 2026

    A rare treat. Truly fresh, delicious, and fast. Very friendly people making a great effort to deliver an outstanding product.

  • May 8, 2026

    Just moved here and this place is awsome, grabbed some donut holes a bomber and the smoked jalapeño kolache. All amazing this is definitely my goto place for now on.

Overall Score

63 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 20/20
    5.0★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 3/10
    Declining, 33% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
6 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday
6 AM to 1 PM
Wednesday
6 AM to 1 PM
Thursday
6 AM to 1 PM
Friday
6 AM to 1 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 1 PM
Sunday
8 AM to 1 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 22, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. June 19, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Administrative complaint recommended

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
  3. July 28, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 22, 2026