"yep! we've got kolaches portland!"
Our Happy Story 
Curiosity piques at The Sparrow
1. What is a kolache? – a sweet soft bun filled with yummy fillings, then baked to a beautiful golden delight.
2. What is the origin of the kolache? - the kolache was first introduced to Texas by the Czech immigrants who settled there in the 1800s in pursuit of land and a new life. It has many cousins like the Polish, German, Russian variations - - many even compare the Asian hum bao to it.
3. How in the world did ya’ll (okay so maybe not too many folks used “ya’ll” J) learn about the kolache? – we were introduced to the kolache growing up in Texas, where the kolache was as common as the donut or bagel. Yep it’s true! Donuts & bagels battled for breakfast crowds with this unknown-to-many-of-you-until-now kolache J
4. What makes Happy Sparrow kolaches different? – our kolaches are inspired by the Texas style ones we ate while growing up in Houston and Austin, but made with local NW ingredients for a more fresh and delicious treat, not to mention the special attention each and every single one gets as they are hand-rolled with special love & care. We heart our kolaches!
5. What are some of the local ingredients used in your kolaches? – Thanks to many wonderful suggestions from local foodie friends, we’ve included on our repertoire of local favs: Otto’s sausages, Old German Smokehouse sausages, Tillamook cheeses, Sunshine milks, and the list continues to grow as we continue to get recommendations from our Happy Sparrow friends! If you have a suggestion please feel free to include them on our Guestbook entries.
6. How do you like Portland? WE LOVE PORTLAND J and are so happy to have the opportunity to enjoy all the beautiful splendor of the NW and love all the friends we've made here who are so amazing & awesome! Thank you for all the support!
We'd love to hear from you!
3001 SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97214
503.445.0231
chirp@happysparrowcafe.com
Yelps: http://www.yelp.com/biz/happy-sparrow-cafe-portland
Willamette Week: http://www.willametteweek.com/editorial/3604/13412/
Examiner: http://www.examiner.com/x-22834-Portland-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d22-A-happy-korner-for-kolaches
Neighborhood Notes:
http://www.neighborhoodnotes.com/news/2009/08/happy_sparrow_cafe_serving_up_kolaches_in_sunnyside/
SE Examiner:
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpid=667&show=archivedetails&ArchiveID=1423321&om=1
Zinester's guide to Portland: http://pdxguide.org/browse/southeast/coffee-and-teahouses/happy-sparrow-cafe/
A Clear Place: http://aclearplace.com/awards/
Portland Coffeehouse Journal:
http://portlandcoffeehousejournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-kids-on-block
