The second we walked through the door, we were warmly greeted and shown how to order. Even though…read morethey were busy, they had four people rolling ice cream, so our wait was surprisingly short. There were so many delicious options to choose from, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We originally came because we had watched Restoring Galveston and saw the episode where they restored this beautiful historic building. We made it into town early enough to stop by, and we're so glad we did! It was such a fun experience, and the restored building made it even more special. We would definitely recommend stopping in if you're visiting Galveston!

Very cute Ice cream shop. They specialize in rolled ice cream. It was so busy some people left…read morecause it was a 20-30 min wait for your order. We were very lucky and we did get a table. There's not much indoor or outdoor seating. My son really liked his cookie monster sundae. I had a root beer float. Both were good. *Also there's no drug store stuff here lol

Service was fun and on point. Homemade ice cream, waffle cones, waffle bowls…read more Creative flavors such as peach-cherry, jalapeño, cucumber Taijin. I had blueberry oatmeal - not overly sweet, rich great oatmeal flavor - like a blueberry crumble! Excellent. Seating inside for about 18 people, more public seating on the street.

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.

Traveling to the Strand in Galveston? Have to go to LA…read moreKing's! Their line for ice cream was long but superfast with 4 friendly servers scooping creamy delicious icecream and samples as fast as they could. This place was busy on a hot steamy Saturday and every table was taken but was able to get 1 to enjoy a French vanilla cone that was devoured in less than 5 min. They make many different types of fudge and taffy in house . Great beach vibe atmosphere in this cute downtown location that has been a Galveston staple since 1976 although his family has made candy since the 1920s. They even serve Purity ice cream which is Texas' first ice cream manufacturer, founded in 1889 on Galveston Island. Definitely worth a visit!

Walking into La King's Confectionery is a bit like stepping into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory…read more Located on the Strand, this old-fashioned candy shop has just about every sweet you could ever imagine. From display case after display case filled with various chocolates and candies, to bins overflowing with colorful saltwater taffy, and machines busy making fresh popcorn and warm roasted nuts there's no shortage of sweet treats. You can stop by the classic soda fountain, or pick up something vintage ice cream counter, and even find a spot to pick up tea or coffee, this gem truly has it all. PS be sure to stop by the Penny Press machine on your way out to pick up a souvenir!

The Milk Bar is a local establishment. There is some parking available. The ordering area is pretty…read moretight but the employees were very friendly and helpful. We all enjoyed our ice cream! Downstairs is a cute seating area. Be sure to also go upstairs to check out the art gallery! We would definitely visit again!

I walked in on a very rainy day to see this place. I've been to milk bar locations all over, but…read morethis is apparently not the same brand. It seemed really dark inside upon entry. It felt kind of cluttered. I expect they must have a patio setup on nicer days, but on this day all that equipment was taking up all the space right inside the front entrance. I'm not much on sweets. I can be talked into an interesting cookie, but this was not the place I expected and I don't think they sold cookies or interesting milk flavors from what I could tell. They do sell sketchy looking hot dogs and pizza. I'm not sure who orders that. It seems like they specialize in ice cream. I tried one flavor and it was pretty sweet for me. I'm not much on sweets so that's not hard to do for me. I stood around letting my wife pick her flavor. I would have waited outside given how cramped the space felt, but it was pouring rain. My wife mentioned the place has artwork and stuff. I didn't see that and didn't know to expect it. I also heard there is a wine bar somewhere on the premise. I may have to come back and give that a try.

We stopped in here one evening while in Galveston. Upon arrival, the staff warmly greeted us and…read moregave recs on what we should order. I had the pecan-flavored decaf latte. It was so incredibly good. I believe my husband had a mocha. We've been to other coffee shops on the island, and the one was his favorite. The shop wasn't busy and was quiet, but I imagine it's quite packed in the mornings. We will definitely be back!

Located in the small community of Evia, Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream is an incredibly cute &…read moreaesthetic coffee shop. The cafe features plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well as easy parking either on the street or a lot behind the storefronts. Plenty of customers were busy studying or working, giving it a cozy atmosphere. While cute, the menu availability was rather disappointing. A good potion of the items that were listed on the back of the menu were either no longer offered or unavailable. I had been looking forward to ordering a Seasonal Smoothie Bowls, only to discover it was no longer offered since Basin Bistro next door now offers them instead. They were also out of fruit for the smoothies. In the end I was able to order a smoothie substitute.

Great location on the Seawall , finish up at the beach and walk across or treat your kids as a…read moresurprise , most of the classic B&J flavors , cones are fresh and makes the place smell amazing .

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!

My favorite place to grab a sweet treat before walking along the Seawall. I've never had something…read moreI didn't like and they serve good portion sizes for the price. There are a few parking spots next to it and plenty of free street parking. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

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!

Delicious yogurt, fresh toppings, friendly people! Highly recommended when you are craving a cool…read moretreat.

After seeing this business on Galveston Eats we decided to visit after an amazing pedicure in the…read moresame strip center. As soon as I walked in, I wanted to leave. Ok so it's very mom/pop, but holy cow. Make some professional signs on the computer, declutter, make guests where shoes, make sure the yogurt machines work and make sure the add ons like M&Ms are well stocked and area clean. Tell your hippy friends and family to go home. What a sad experience. Oh, don't complain that you have worked for 6 days straight. I came for a happy, family friendly experience. This felt like booze was queen and they don't know anything about the importance of image. A college kids drunken dream come true.

It's a very yummy excellent taste The service was fast and…read moregood checking on us now and then The ambiance was good the people were calm workers were jolly

Saw this place on TV and thought that I'd give it a try. Pretty cool place from a historical…read more point of view. Loved the chocolate malt. Ordered the BLT. Nothing spectacular. It's dinner food. For the Historic value... I did buy a coffee mug which I love! Atmosphere 5/5 Service 4/5 Food 3/5 Drinks 5/5 4.25

turtle cake is the best ice cream cake! Always pre-order to make sure it is available. We love…read moretheir ice cream and their cakes!

The low average score is spot on…read more Sadly, this is one of those poorly-run family operations with a half dozen signs on the front door that start cleaning an hour before the store closes blocking off the indoor seating. Despite all that cleaning, the restaurant doesn't seem that clean. The ice cream was okay but nothing special. I'm in town for 7 days and I won't be back.