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.

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.

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.

Very historical looking building unsure of how old but enjoyed the old fashioned vibe when walking…read morein. Very many delicious sweets to choose from chocolate overload! they carry blue bell ice cream which is amazing! The menu is located at the top with pricing. ( I didn't know this) lol I just ordered some variation of items including a few Dubai chocolate bars and some chocolate truffles. Spent $36 on 6 items a little pricey but it was a nice experience and delicious chocolate.

Much needed new Mexican candy store in Galveston. It is well stocked with all of your fav candy and…read morepiñatas. You can find anything from candy bags to table cloths to makeup and eyelashes getting you ready for the party. I drive to Houston to get custom made piñatas for my great nieces and nephews, well not anymore! Mi dulce Mexico will customize them for you with a 3 day notice. It's centrally located 45th street for convenience. The other side of the store is a makeup & eyelash counter. It's called Pao Y su Encanto so if you need lashes she will set you up. The store is cute and clean and the cashier was super helpful and friendly. Let's shop!

From the owner: Come see our wide variety of candy and makeup we have to offer. Your one stop shop for all your…read moreparty and glam needs! Custom piñatas, Mexican candy, party favors and so much more. We also take makeup appointments for your next event.

Loved this place! The vibe is very unique, feels very Italian inside. Food was excellent and good…read moreprices! I got the red beans and rice, my husband got the biscuits and gravy, and we shared a cannoli! Everything was delicious and we really enjoyed it! Great spot

Extremely slow service, very small portions. Employees were…read morefriendly but service was very disorganized. There were three of us sitting together and all three got their food at different times. One person order two Hot Dogs and it took them almost 20 minutes to get to the table. Also, food was overpriced for what we got. Do not recommend

Great place to find all of your witchy needs from books on spells, herbs, astrology, natural…read morehealing to candles, figurines, and stones. Take your time browsing the shelves, you'll leave feeling enchanted and enlightened. I found a book that was waiting for me, can't wait to dive in. They also offer personal oracle readings. I was pleasantly surprised by the prices. Nothing seemed overly expensive. I mentioned how grateful for that I was to the staff and they said they do their best to keep the prices reasonable for the customer.

Loved this store so much! You can definitely take your time and spend a few hours browsing around…read more It also had a nice selection of books and gems!

Katie's Seafood Market in Galveston is an amazing place if you want truly fresh Gulf seafood. You…read morecan literally see the fishing boats coming in with the daily catch, which makes the whole experience feel authentic and local. The seafood is incredibly fresh--shrimp, fish, and everything else tastes like it just came straight from the ocean. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help you pick the best options. The market is clean, well organized, and the quality is outstanding. If you're in Galveston and love seafood, this place is a must-visit. It's one of the best spots on the island to experience real, fresh Gulf seafood!

I am thrilled to have stumbled upon this cozy locally owned seafood market. The staff at the front…read moreof the store is incredibly helpful and friendly. We got to witness the workers in the back bring in fresh Red Snappers directly from the boat into the store. It feels good knowing we are buying and supporting local. I'm already planning to become a regular despite the 90 minute drive. I bought three types of fish, two of each: Red Snapper, Striped Bass, and Flounder. I requested that they filet the Red Snappers, while the other four were left to be just cleaned (scaled, cut, and rinsed). It was well packaged. They even put ice in the bag for my long trip back. Excellent, excellent, excellent service. Next time a long with fresh fish, I will get blue crab and shrimp. Note: They are right around the corner from Katie's Seafood House.

The young man working mid day on Thursday 11.20.2025 was super nice and helpful. He had excellent…read morecustomer service skills, which I found refreshing. We purchased 3 snack packs for a discount. 2 bags were black pepper. Unfortunately, those 2 bags were defective and had no pepper, no seasoning at all. Too far to go back, so it is fish food, if they will eat it. Lol. Its yuk without seasonings.

Employee didn't seem to be very kind, we wanted one of their flavors of jerky we had been looking…read moreforward too and the shelves were mostly empty. They had boxes of jerky they needed to unpack and instead of finding it for us or offering us something similar she just said no we're out and then continued talking to the other employee in sarcasm about doing their jobs.

Yes, this is just another one of those fancy gift shops located along the strand in Galveston…read more However, it does have some interesting things going for it, such as the antique ceiling, which looks totally unfinished from 100 years ago. Inside, you will find lots of candles, toys, kids clothing, puzzles, gift cards, jewelry, books, and some ladies fashion wear. Everything is very well laid out and well merchandised. However, nothing in this place is cheap, you can expect to pay top dollar. Nonetheless, I have to give them credit for such a well thought out boutique shop,.....***1/2 stars.

Cute boutique filled with kids and womens clothes, jewelry, and trinkets along with gourmet…read morehomegoods. The prices are reasonable to boutiquey and there are plenty of staff to help you with your purchase. Nice place to browse and look for unique items, especially for kids.

This is a Hispanic grocery store but also has a restaurant inside. The store has all kinds of…read moreproduce and grocery items as well as a little bakery and butcher spot. We bought some veggies that were there like guava and nopales. And then while we were there we took advantage of the restaurant. My bud got some menudo which did not excite him. And I got 3 barbacoa tacos! They were pretty packed with meat and the green salsa was real good. My bud said he would rate the place a 1 but my experience would rate the place a 5. So I went in between ish with a 4. Servers were real friendly and accommodating. And pricing was normal rates. They got small parking in front as well.

My bf and I got 2 Portillo a and 4 tacos and our total came out to $33…read more I was shocked at how cheap all of it was because that big plate in the photo was only $8! It came with a LOT of meat. When I tell you the plate runneth over BABY, it runneth over. The flavor was pretty good, obviously not as good as home cooking but for $8?! Highly recommend the red salsa, it had some spice I'll tell you that. It definitely made my nose a lil bit runny haha. The only downside is that the number of English speakers is very low, so try your best to learn a little bit to get by. We were fortunate that some people were there who were bilingual. Overall, we would come back to this place for some cheap and FILLING food :)