Czech Stop and Little Czech Bakery

Czech Stop & Little Czech Bakery is a roadside bakery and full-service Shell gas station and convenience stop located on I-35 Exit 353 in West, Texas. Established in November 1983, it has served Texas travelers for over 40 years and is known for its world-famous Texas kolaches baked fresh throughout the day using time-honored Czech recipes, along with sandwiches and other baked goods.

The Czech Stop in West, Texas, was established in November 1983, making it over 40 years old in 2025. It is a popular roadside institution known for its kolaches and Czech pastries that serves travelers on I-35. For decades, Czech Stop has been promoting the Czech Heritage spirit popular in the small town of West, Texas. The business operates as a full-service Shell gas station and convenience stop alongside its bakery, and it has served Texas travelers for over 40 years.

A legendary Texas road-trip tradition and iconic roadside destination on I-35 in West, Texas.

• Texas kolaches

  Baked fresh throughout the day using time-honored Czech recipes, with sweet fruit, classic cream cheese, poppy seed, or hearty sausage and jalapeño combinations.

• Sandwiches

  A variety of sandwiches including ham, turkey, and beef on wheat, rye, and white breads.

1. 1Czech Stopczechstop.net
2. 2Our History | Czech Stopczechstop.net