The Kolache Cafe
2748 S Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Mesa, this beloved neighborhood gem pairs expertly crafted traditional coffee drinks with exceptional house-made kolaches that keep locals coming back for more. The genuinely warm staff—regulars praise the personal touches from baristas like Karina and Jessica—make it feel like a gathering place rather than just a café, whether you're settling in for a slow morning or grabbing a delivery order for a special occasion. With their year-round birthday rewards and a vibe that's equally welcoming for a solo coffee break or a family meetup, this is the kind of Mesa staple that earns its loyal following one pastry at a time.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Many places have been dropping birthday freebies from their rewards club. As of March 2026, I can say Kolache Cafe still gives you $5 off in your b-day month. And it's great that they deliver too.
This is a Mesa staple and a place you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again. Highly recommend. 🥐🔥 If you’re in Mesa, Arizona and you love pastries, this spot is an absolute must and for good reason, it’s very, very popular. From the moment you walk in, you can tell…
I walked into this place 12/7/25 after having it on my list of places to visit, and never knowing what a kolache even is, and I immediately was greeted by Karina who was such an amazing personality to come across and was so knowledgeable about the products. Put me onto 4…
I’ve been wanting to try The Kolache Café for a while now - I drive by all the time and finally stopped in. So glad I did! We were greeted by Jessica and Smokey, both super friendly and welcoming. Jessica was awesome — she asked if we’d been there before (we hadn’t) and then…
We came mid-morning on a weekend and there was several people here but not overly packed. We were not rushed to make our selection and ended up getting a six pack box with half sweet and half savory. We enjoyed all of the flavors of both sweet and savory. We did not try the…
Crema Reviews
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