Why 5 stars? Because you get ice cream and a show here…read more --- --- --- My sister-in-law and her kids came here before and raved about it, so we made it a stop during our time in Galveston. When we initially walked in, they warned us that it would be about 30 minutes, which was shocking, but appreciated. In the meantime, we just sat at the bar, mesmerized by the process of watching them turn liquid into rolled ice cream, time after time. My concoction was vanilla ice cream with oreo, cookie dough, cherries and caramel. I have to say, I think this combo should be a part of the suggested menu, because it was, as they say in the UK, A-1. I wouldn't want to wait that long for ice cream on a regular basis, but we were in no hurry and there was no way we weren't going to wait, given how much it had been a topic of conversation with the family over the course of the week leading up to the visit. And it ended up being really great!

The Cordray's are known for their renos all over Galveston and rightfully so. Their work is…read moreimpeccable and that would include their "drug store". The original store was once ran by Michael Cordray's family a century ago. I think it was his great grandfather's brother. Nonetheless, it's now an amazing ice cream shop with all the vintage feels to it. I should specify that it's a rolled ice cream shop and the perfect treat after a day at the beach or a stroll through town. Lots of mix-ins to choose from to help make your rolled ice cream treat as delicious and unqiue as you are.

When I was younger, my parents took me to Hey Mikey's for the first time while we were at The…read moreStrand, right when it first opened, and I got a behemoth of an ice cream cone. I got a t-shirt too that I wore for years until it was ultimately retired. I actually wrote a Yelp review about it that I deleted. In it, I said "The smell of the waffle cones filled the place with smiles and enjoyment. I knew I wanted a waffle cone." What a terrible critic. He will never be Yelp Elite. I haven't been back to Hey Mikey's since then, just because I haven't really been back to Galveston in some time, but my memories of the unique ice cream flavors and toppings remained. Heading back to Galveston for a cruise, I wanted to try and make a stop there again for nostalgia's sake. Instead of heading to the Airbnb, my girlfriend and I drove straight to Hey Mikey's as our first stop in Galveston. We got there around 8:45 pm, which was 15 minutes before they closed (our fault). This is no diss to Hey Mikey's, but almost everything else on The Strand on a Thursday night closes way too early, so it felt like everyone was at Hey Mikey's. The line was extensive in front of us and behind us even after it closed. After waiting through the line for quite some time, I got a waffle cone with their cereal milk ice cream, which had Fruity Pebbles in it, topped with Lucky Charms. They gave it to me with a temperature-changing plastic spoon that turned from yellow to purple when cold. The ice cream was sensational. What an incredible flavor. The only downside was the waffle cone being a little stale, but I fault that to it being a waffle cone ordered right at closing time. The next night, I returned with my cousins and ordered a cup of cereal milk ice cream with Cocoa Puffs as the topping instead. Fantastic stuff. Once again, being there too close to closing meant we had to wait, and we didn't get our ice cream until 9:30, a full 30 minutes after they closed. It was nice that they still served us though! One thing I did notice, which I don't know if it's a normal thing, is that since Hey Mikey's is the only ice cream shop open past 8 o'clock on most weeknights, they seem to get a lot of foot traffic after that time. Their menu is pretty large in its offerings. If it were just scoops of ice cream, the line would move fast, but so many people were ordering shakes, which are a lot more labor-intensive and removed a staff member from their assembly line to focus on the shake. I don't have any advice on how they could easily move the line in the later hours of the night, but man, those kids are working their butts off for everyone to get their late-night sweet treat. Hey Mikey's, you are just as good as I remember.

This was a cute ice cream shop with a lot of different flavors! I went with the single scoop cookie…read moredough ice cream and I found it to be great and portion sizes to be generous!

LaKing's Confectionery is one of those places that just takes you right back, and I can't believe I…read moreever stopped coming. I've been visiting since I was a little girl, and coming back reminded me exactly why it's such a staple on the Strand. This place has been part of Galveston for generations, and it still delivers that same magic. It's always busy, always full of energy, and there's truly something here for everyone. The candy shop alone is worth the stop--rows of old-fashioned sweets, fresh confections, and that nostalgic atmosphere you just don't find anymore. The divinity is divine, and the ice cream is just as good as I remembered. I had the lemon custard (so good!), my brother got a scoop of chocolate on a cone, and my friend ordered cinnamon. My mom insisted she didn't want anything...until she tried my friend's cinnamon. She loved it so much she immediately went and got her own, which says everything. And for $5 a scoop, two could easily share. This is one of those must-stop places when you're on the Island. Whether you're there for the ice cream, the candy, or just the experience, it never disappoints. A+.

Still my favorite spot on The Stand! LA King's has been a childhood favorite of mines all long as…read moreI've been alive. This is the only ice cream I favor over blue bell brand, Wherever I'd watch Bonnie and Clyde the scene when the big police guy exit with the tiny box of ice cream, makes me think of LKC ice cream. I can't leave Galveston without getting my scoop. Pearline pecan tasted better than my fav butter pecan. Only at LA KING'S though. I normally wouldn't get Pearline pecan. No military discount. One scoop is $5. Visit on a Sunday afternoon, it was quite a crowd, in January. Taffy man was making fresh taffy and still throwing it to the crowd. I love seeing this. Glad to see they're keeping old traditions alive.

We were in Galveston for a girls weekend and had The Milk Bar on our must-try list. We were so…read moreexcited after seeing all the cute photos and reviews! Originally wanted to stop by for coffee before the beach, but they don't open until 10, so we came back after lunch for dessert. The place is super cute--the cow wall art is adorable, and there's a little table out front for kids to enjoy their ice cream. We were greeted right away by a really sweet lady who came around the counter to explain all the pastries. Great customer service! We ended up getting a few pastries to try, but honestly, we were all pretty disappointed. The chocolate fudge cake slices were dry and hard, like they'd been sitting out too long. For $9.50 a slice, we expected something way better. The muffins were okay--not as dry--and the ice cream was just alright. Overall, it's a super cute spot with great service, but the desserts didn't live up to the hype. Glad we tried it, but probably wouldn't go back for the sweets.

This place is obviously a cash grab. We got a milkshake that was probably around 8ounces for $10…read more (It wasn't anything special) the service was fine. We weren't greeted but we did get our stuff brought out at a reasonable time. The brownie mousse had a days old texture. Great for pictures though!! Art gallery was not open. P.s. Business Owner does not take criticism well.. lol

Quiet, quaint Coffee spot. Service with a smile, and a good vibe experience. Definitely worth a…read morelook.

If you need a quiet spot to open your laptop and decompress, Sugar Bean is the place to be…read more Its inside Evia community on Galveston Island. It's a cute little coffee shop that has a wide selection of drinks and a few sweet treats to accompany them. They offer alternative milk options so I like getting a hot cocoa with oat milk. They offer espressos, lattes, even blue bell ice cream. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options which makes it easy to settle in for a while.

Great little ice cream shop on Galveston island! This place stays open fairly late, which is great…read morefor any late night cravings. The pricing in the ice cream was a bit high for what you get, but not astronomical. The staff was welcoming and the shop was well kept. Good place to check out if you have a sweet tooth!

After a delicious breakfast at a nearby restaurant, I felt like something sweet and savory, so I…read morestopped by Ben & Jerry's. My go-to ice cream treat is chocolate chip cookie dough snuggled nicely inside a waffle cone. It hit the spot and was everything I'd imagined it would be. And, why does eating ice cream this way always make me feel like a kid again?! The waffle cone was a perfect size and was created the way I like it. Some waffle cones can be too large, with not enough ice cream, and darker in color, which gives them a rich flavor that I'm not crazy about. But this one was just right. There were no lines, so there was no waiting, and I got in and out quickly. They have a few tables inside if you feel like sitting down and eating your ice cream while smelling the delicious scent of an ice cream parlor.

One thing that is certain is Rita's is consistent, wherever you go (at least for me, thus far)…read more We came early afternoon after spending some time at the beach. The service was quick and friendly. Most importantly our italian ice was tasty! (Come on good and faithful mango and good and faithful strawberry). If you haven't experienced Rita's, the best time would be after being in the heat, yummmmm!

I haven't been exposed to much Italian ice in my life, and when people describe it like shaved ice…read morei just never feel in the mood. That being said, I feel like the consistency of the Italian ice at Rita's is almost a mix between shaved ice and gelato/icy sherbet, and Im for it This spot is in a prime location right across from the beach at Galveston. On a nice sunny day walk on over to Rita's for a cool, refreshing, and delicious treat The interior is clean. It did have an older almost diner vibe. Or maybe more like like a beachy Dairy Queen, but more vibrant, and not depressing. There's both interior and exterior seating to choose from Their core competencies are Italian ice and custard, and there's plenty of varieties of both. They have a menu, and there's also plenty of offerings advertised on the walls of the interior The staff were friendly, the service was quick and solid. I also think their offerings are fairly affordable Some tips: There isn't much in the way of parking, but we snagged a spot near Doc Holidays (next door). I would recommend the Gelati as it's a combination of custard and Italian ice. There's both sugars at the bottom and top. We got the mango gelati, and it was the perfect blend of creamy sweet with refreshing mango. As I mentioned, the beach is just across the way, so, take your treat to go and walk along the beach. But eat quick before it melts! Cheers!!

When my travels bring me to Galveston, the strand is always on list of places to visit. In the mood…read morefor something different, my daughter's friend recommended Star Drug Store. Sounded good to me, sign me up. After a brief search for parking, we hopped out and got in about an hour before closing time. This is one of those joints that serves breakfast and lunch, the closes. Noted for my next visit. We walked in and were greeted promptly and seated. This place gives off a general store with an old diner type vibe. I was digging it, feeling very nostalgic. The nice waitress took our drink order, and we perused the menu. With an hour left to close, I prompted my party not to take their sweet time. The menu has a lot of delicious looking breakfast items and some yummy sandwiches. In the mood for brunch, I focused on the breakfast portion, as did most of my party. All, with the exception of my wife ordered the French toast with bacon. I ordered my bacon crispy. The wife ordered a BLT of some sort. The food came in good time. We all got to work quickly on our plates so we fill our bellies, and let these nice folks go home. One of my kiddos complained their bacon was too crispy. Looking down at my bacon, it looked a little limp. I took a bite and my bacon was like rubber. Well crud. The waitress mixed the orders up. I could have just got their bacon, and they could get mine, but I do not like fingering someone else's food. That was on me, but if you do not like chewy bacon, ask them to make it crispy, and not mix it up. I started on my plate and woofed the French toast down. It was pretty good. I will admit I had higher hopes and it was a bit underwhelming. Tasted more of the griddle than I wanted it to. That being said, it still was pretty good. We all finished our plates, looked around the store briefly, paid, then were gone in a flash. Overall, not a bad experience. We will be back on one of our future trips to the strand. There were a lot of menu items that I would like to try. As I browsed at other entrees of other patrons as I walked out, I got a better idea of what to order next time. I would recommend Star Drug Store for sure. Enjoy!

So I walked in as a single sat next to a table of seven the waitress came to the table of seven at…read moreleast five times and only one time did she come to my table we were sitting next to each other I ordered the Reuben with the coleslaw The coleslaw was the worst slaw I've ever had in my life and I love coleslaw. It had way too much vinegar in it, and it was not edible at all. The waiters explained to me that it was garlic slaw. It was not it was vinegar slaw. As far as the ribbon sandwich, let me say if you went to the store and bought sliced pastrami, put two slices on a piece of bread, literally and a couple tablespoons of sauerkraut with some thousand Island dressing on a cheap piece of rye bread that was probably from oral wheat or a store-bought brand. That is the explanation a total joke of a sandwich and it was $15 for the sandwich so disappointed I will never go back there again. I think it's a place for the tourist not the locals at all.

This was a nostalgia trip. The first time I ever had Marble Slab ice cream was in Galveston with my…read morethen boyfriend who became my husband. Amaretto is my favorite flavor, but I hadn't had it in years because I am lactose intolerant. I also haven't had a waffle cone in years because of a wheat intolerance. But I was visiting Galveston for a college reunion, and missing my now late husband, so a trip to Marble Slab seemed appropriate. The store has expanded and now houses a Great American Cookie Company counter as well. The place is brightly lit and very clean. I tried the amaretto and another flavor, and decided to get my old favorite in a classic waffle cone. I sat at a table inside and enjoyed my delicious ice cream while reminiscing about the past. This Marble Slab will always have a special place in my heart.

Always YUMMY!!! The staff here is so accommodating on…read morewhatever toppings you want Gotta come here especially on a hot summer day

Definitely 5 stars!…read more My kids wanted very specific candy and they found it!! Lots and lots to choose from including sour and hat things. They had a limit of $10 and were able to walk out with a lot of candy. There was fudge, icecream, regular candy and funky candy. There were also stuffies and some smaller toy items. The inside was cute and the staff was very nice and had answers for all of our questions :)

Cute place full of candy's, sweets, and ice cream. It smelled awful when you walked in, like a…read morebathroom. I wanted to leave immediately it was so bad although youngest insisted on ice cream. The only staff there seemed bothered that I asked for help which wasn't welcoming. My child got a strawberry cheesecake and sea salt caramel scoops. We got some other candy too. If it wasn't for the horrible smell I would have rated it better.