WELCOME

to Indiana’s only chimney cake bakery!

What are “chimney cakes?”

Chimney cakes are a traditional Eastern European pastry made with sweet bread and coated with sugar, cinnamon, almond flakes, or cookie crumbs. When the baked cakes are removed from the cooking roll, smoke can be seen rising from the middle, resembling a smoking chimney—hence the name “chimney cakes!”

There are so many names that relate to this sweet, crunchy, fluffy, irresistible treat:

Trdelnik, or as it is also known, trozkol or trdlo, is the Czech and Slovakian name.

The word Kürtőskalács is Hungarian, but similar words such as Kurtosh, Kurtos kalacs, Kotosh, and Kurtosh Kalach have been used to describe the yummy treat.

The name Kurtosh is a word which was first used in Israel instead of the original word Kürtőskalács, Kurtoskalacs, or kurtos kalacs.

The word Baumstriezel is a German word which is used in Austria and Germany for the product called Kürtőskalács.

OUR MENU

Classic

Traditional

Cookies and Cream

Cinnamon/Sugar

Dipped in Chocolate

Almond

Herb and Aged Cheddar

Jalapeno and Cheddar

Cones

Chocolate

Vanilla

Swirl

Specialty Cones

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry

Cookies and Cream

Birthday Cake

Apples and Honey

Kürtős Bites

COFFEE/DRINKS

Cappuccino

Flat White

Latte

Hot Chocolate with Steamed Milk

Steamed Milk with Flavor

Bottled Water

Soda (Assorted)

ENJOY

VEGAN

None of our bakery mixes contain eggs, and all of our chimney cake mixes are GMO free.

Instead of containing cow's milk powder, our vegan mixture contains coconut milk powder. Therefore, no ingredients are derived from animals, making it suitable for a vegan and vegetarian diet.

ASK FOR OUR VEGAN MIX AT THE COUNTER!

Get to Know Us

Nicolle and Damon are proud Purdue graduates with a shared passion for travel, coffee, and building community.

Their first taste of chimney cake came during a 2022 trip to Prague—and they were instantly inspired. Wanting to bring a piece of that experience back home, they created Kürtőskalács to share this special Eastern European treat with the Greater Lafayette community, which they’re proud to call home.

Kürtőskalács was founded as a warm, welcoming space for students, families, and visitors alike—to try something new, enjoy unique flavors, and embrace a different culture.

We hope you enjoy the sweet (and savory!) flavors of this beloved traditional snack.