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!

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.

Chocolate.Yes.Apples yes.Deliciousness.Yes. Loooove this in…read morehouse made large candy and chocolate apple shop on the Strand in Galveston. Friendly service and smells that make your mouth salivate as soon as enter. They can even personalize for special occasions. Worth a stop!

When you walk into the place, the first thing you see is a stunning display of chocolate covered…read moreapples in a well lit case. Once you ascend a small staircase, you'll see some popcorn gift items to the right and a dozen choices of ice cream along with a great assortment of chocolates in the cases. They do have a menu with the prices hanging in the corner. If you're a chocolate afficianado or if it's just a personal weakness, this should be on your must visit list. Seven photos and a video to get you through the door.

September 5, 2026 about a 2pm I went in to get some fresh…read morekombucha. I walked in and asked if I could pour it myself, I was adamantly denied by a dark haired girl with glasses at the counter who told someone else to come help me Another staff member who was new (female fair haired) came to assist. She didn't know why customers weren't allowed to pour their own from the tap but she kindly assisted in doing so. I told her I think it's because some humans can't keep the bottle under the tap well enough. I've been a waitress so, I know how but, I'm not going to push the subject I asked her what smelled so good, she said they were frying bacon! THAT'S always a good smell. Today I mixed blueberry ginger with prickly pear; YUM! Support LOCAL BUY local

We were staying in Galveston for a week, and were in the mood for deli sandwiches so we stopped…read morethere for lunch after spending the morning on the Bolivar ferry. My boyfriend got their sandwich that was similar to an Italian sub, which comes with the olive spread on it. He liked his sandwich, but felt the olive spread was overwhelming and scraped most of it off. He later said that had there been less of it on the sandwich it probably would've been better for him. My stomach was a little upset, so I was looking for something milder. So I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich off of the kids menu. Maybe it's just me, but a grilled cheese sandwich is American cheese on white bread, grilled. Here, apparently children eat cheddar and Swiss on a grilled roll. I asked to hold the Swiss, and went with straight cheddar as American was not an option. It was OK, but nothing to write home about in my opinion. Apparently this is a popular spot, as the tables were full both before we arrived and after we left, but unfortunately, we did not have an overwhelmingly positive experience.

Love coffee? Love a cafe where you could sit with a good…read morebook, and sip on a good drink? Mod Coffeehouse is a great place to do just that. Take your laptop with you and post up for hours. You could sit with friends, chit-chat over some of their tasty pastries or your favorite coffee. They have a wide selection of teas if you're a tea lover like me. And if coffee is your thing, you will not be disappointed. On days when the weather is beautiful, you can sit outside at one of the many tables that line the sidewalk. It gives Parisian vibes.

Mod Coffeehouse is a must go to every time I come down and visit Mom on the island! My favorite…read morecoffee is the hummingbird which has lavender, raspberry, and coconut but they have plenty more unique coffees to choose from. The vibes are totally cool and laid back with board games to play with in the side room. Cool local art is usually on the walls that is for purchase and even more awesome is the murals across the street to view while eating on the pasto area outside or walk across and pose with them like we like to do! It stays pretty busy but the coffees come out fast so no complaints about the service. My mom and daughter are obsessed with the coffee cake and be careful cause often they run out or if you're too early they aren't ready yet to be served! But I personally love the peanut butter bars!

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!

This place serves what they call rolled ice cream. i've never had it before, but it was fun…read morewatching them prepared and essentially they pour cream over a really cold griddle that they then move around and mix in whatever you want on it and when they scrape it up, it comes in little rolls before they put it into the cup. I got one of their specials in honor of Mardi Gras: the king cake rolled ice cream. This came with bits of king cake in it as well as a vanilla base along with some additional things. I think it's a bit pricey, but this place does make for a fun treat occasionally, and there are lots of options and combos of what you could put into your ice cream. It's not a very large place, but there's plenty of places to sit both at tables and at the countertop while you watch them roll the ice cream.

Waitstaff friendly & provided prompt service with a SMILE…read more The food was fresh and delicious! Good size portions at a reasonable price.

FOOD: All of the food we had was delicious! We completely wiped our plates clean. My fiancé loves…read moreBenedicts and said it was one of the best he's ever had. I honestly feel like you could order anything on the menu and it would be good! SERVICE: The service wasn't slow, but it wasn't the best we've ever had either. They were extremely busy with a wait, so it was understandable. If you're looking for a quick breakfast, I'd recommend going on a weekday rather than the weekend. AMBIENCE: Such a cute Southern breakfast café! It was packed when we went, but the space still felt surprisingly open and comfortable considering how many people were there. Overall, it has a really cute, casual breakfast atmosphere.

I went to the Bridal Expo and thought I found a cake…read more I really wanted to love this experience because the cake itself was genuinely good--flavorful, well-made, and clearly crafted with skill. Unfortunately, everything surrounding the service left a very bad impression. I was charged for a consultation, which I agreed to in good faith, expecting professionalism and follow-up. However, I had to repeatedly reach out, and even then, responses were inconsistent or nonexistent. Being charged upfront without receiving the expected level of service feels misleading and unprofessional. On top of that, there were interactions that gave off uncomfortable and concerning vibes. It's difficult to ignore behavior that comes across as dismissive or biased, and it significantly impacted my overall experience. Everyone deserves to feel respected and valued as a customer. It's disappointing because the product itself shows real talent, but customer service and professionalism matter just as much. I hope the business takes feedback seriously and improves how they interact with clients in the future.

This baker ghosted me after giving her a deposit…read more I ordered my wedding cake from Rosalee Cakes. I gave her a $50 deposit and had a cake tasting I provided the flavors for the cake. When I was about 6 weeks out from my wedding I contacted the owner to touch base, finalize the order and make final payment. I received a text saying she would call me later that day and I never received a call back. I called and text several times with no return calls. I finally had to get another baker to guarantee a cake for my wedding. I am out my deposit and never received a call back. Do not use this baker. She is unprofessional and discourteous.

After spending a few days on Crystal Beach, the wife and kiddos wanted to head over to the island…read more Off to have some fun and hit The Strand. Accompanying us were our good friends from home. After a long wait on the ferry to get over to the island, we worked up quite an appetite. Build a bridge already, TXDOT. I digress.. We were in search of a new lunch spot on the island. After polling the audience, pizza is what the fam wanted. After a little searching, we decided on Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza. Many moons ago they had a location on the Bolivar side, but I never had a chance to try it before Ike. After a small journey to find a parking spot, myself and my party of 10 strolled right in. The atmosphere walking in was pleasant and had the old pizza parlor feel to it. Luckily they had a big round table that accommodated comfortably. Greeted by a waiter with menus and a smile, we ordered our drinks and perused the menu. Lots of very yummy looking dishes. In good time our drinks arrived and appetizers were ordered. For my troops, we ordered the garlic bread with cheese for the table, a large pepperoni and black olive pizza for the wife and me; baked ziti for kiddo #1; fettuccine Alfredo, sans ham for kiddo #2; and spaghetti with garlic and oil for the kiddo's friend who joined. I didn't hear what the other family ordered. The appetizer took just a minute, but it arrived. Simple bread with simple cheese. Simple, but delicious. The basket was obliterated and went quick. The one piece I had was delicious. If you have a small family, one basket will suffice. Anything more than four people, I think you will need a second basket. Now with the bread gone, we were left to chat and enjoy each other's company. While waiting, we saw why the name for the place. One would think it was just a cheeky name for a pizza joint, but they actually throw the dough here. The folks back in the kitchen were making the dough fly. Literally. We all found it very entertaining. Our food arrived and we got to work. The pizza was delicious. The perfect balance of gooey cheese, yummy red sauce, crispy pizza, and perfectly cooked pepperoni. Kiddo #1 said her baked ziti was delicious, but would not offer up a sample. Boo! Kiddo #2 offered a taste of the fettuccine Alfredo and it was dreamy. A tad different tasting from your typical Alfredo sauce, but it was amazingly excellent. The kiddo's friend inhaled the spaghetti. I am not sure she even tasted it. We paid our bill and were on our way! I highly recommend Mama Teresa's Flying pizza. The service (considering our party of 10) was amazing, the food was excellent, and our overall experience was outstanding. From now on when the fam and I come to the island, this will be a mandatory stop. Give this place a try. You will be glad you did! Enjoy!

It was the start of a holiday weekend, so we anticipated having to wait to get in. It was great…read morethat they take your phone number and text you when your table is ready, as we were able to stroll around the neighborhood while we were waiting. The interior of the restaurant is small, but interesting. The pizza making portion of their kitchen is visible from the tables, so you can watch them as they make the pizzas. Our waiter was super friendly, and the service was excellent. We started off our meal with the fried mushroom appetizer. Usually, when you order fried mushrooms, you get an entire mushroom dipped in breading and fried. Here the mushrooms are chopped into chunks before breading and frying. It came with both marinara and ranch for dipping sauces. We loved having the smaller chunks, because if you've ever eaten fried mushrooms, you know that when you bite into them , the juice can sear your mouth. By using smaller chunks, it was much easier to eat, especially when piping hot. We were surprised that they didn't carry banana peppers as a topping for pizzas, but other than that, our pizza was fabulous! We deliberately bought a larger pizza than we needed, because we were looking for leftovers. The pizza heated up well the next day! We would highly recommend visiting Mama Teresa's!

First, I was exploring Galveston and my sister insisted we stop here because this was her go-to…read morespot when she lived in town. Personally, I'm a Dutch Bros girl, so I was definitely a little skeptical when I saw they had "power" drinks. But I took a chance and got the Beach Dream, and WOW--it was so good! Especially on a hot day when you're already melting outside, this was exactly what I needed. I was genuinely sad when the drink was gone. One thing I didn't realize about this location is that it seems to be a popular spot for college students and people working on their laptops. There's tons of seating, and it seems like it would be a great place to meet up or get some work done, but most of the seats were full when I went. I was there on a Saturday, though, so I'm sure I caught it at peak time. Overall, I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to coming back and trying another flavor!

Super cute little coffee shop/teahouse in Galveston. I was intrigued by their seasonal drinks and…read moredecided to make a stop in honor of my last day working on the island. Ordered: - Apple Butter Chai - Caramel apple butter was yummy. Truly felt like fall in a cup. A bit on the sweeter side but that's okie. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. Seems like a good place to work/study.