Shipley Do-Nuts

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This was yet another place our shuttle driver recommended. We went yesterday around 4-4:30 (the posted hours said they close at 6) but they were already closed. We were disappointed, but made sure that we went even earlier today. I had a glazed donut and it was really good. It was cake like but didn't feel heavy. I don't remember a lot about the interior because I was so focused on the donuts, but I would definitely recommend this for great donuts. We ordered a dozen donuts but by the time I remembered to take a picture, some had been eaten. read more

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service is always fast and friendly! i love coming here for their thai tea and kolaches when im on the island read more

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Melissa C.

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June 4 2024 I wanted bad sugary stuff... because for the last 5 days I've had no AC at home Donuts good! YUM! read more

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Justin N.

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Don't come here if you're looking for the traditional Shipley donut taste. Not sure what they are doing to the ingredients. But everything is different. The Do-Nuts do not have the same consistency. The donut holes were turds in icing. The kolaches were super bready and the hot dog was a bad spice to it. Most of the donuts we had were a bit over cooked and dry. And we were there at 530am. Bummer all around. read more

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Kendra L.

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By far THE FRIENDLIEST business in Galveston and it is so very much appreciated. Being met with friendly smiles in the morning makes a huge difference to me where, and who, I do business with. Old Skool Customer Service still lives at Shipley in Galveston -- Hooray! read more

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Rebeca A.

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Great service and delicious donuts. We were so excited about the donuts we ordered and how delicious they were that I forgot to take pictures. I did take pictures of their donut holes which were soft and fluffy on the inside just like their donuts. These were gifted to us when we mentioned it was our first time trying their donuts because we were visiting the area from Florida. If your in the area check them out and enjoy some yummy donuts. read more

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Sheryl M.

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Wow! The kolaches are huge and very tasty! The chocolate donuts are very good. Went through the drive-thru. Quick, friendly service. read more

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Nicolas L.

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I recently picked up a box of a dozen donuts from Shipley Do-Nuts drive through to share with family. The donuts were of good quality: dense and savory with nice flavors. read more

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Cindy D.

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Just stopped in for breakfast at Shipley Do-Nuts. OMG - SO DELICIOUS! These doughnuts are not typical; they are home made right in the store. I watched as the giant mixer beat the dough for the next batch! You won't find better doughnuts than these! Highly recommended! read more

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Charles M.

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You can't go to Houston and not go to Shipley's. They make he beat donuts but today I got this dinosaur egg of a apple fritter that it took me about 3 hours to finish. It was delicious and one of the best I've ever had. read more

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Alvin H.

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Quick service, above-average donuts, below-average (cheap!) donuts! Shipley is always reliable for good donuts; they don't have fancy flavors but also don't cost $3 each like some places! While they have many branches, Shipley's are going to be a better bet than, say, Dunkin Donuts. read more

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Christine S.

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Went through the drive-through both mornings we were on vacation! Donuts were always hot and fresh, and both times the employee at the window was super friendly (which at 6am is awesome!) Fast service and always good donuts! Donut holes and chocolate milk read more

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Richie G.

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Very disappointed in the quality of donuts. My wife's chocolate twist was hard as a rock and stale and all the donuts are cold. Limited bottle drinks and I was very disappointed. read more

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Jay E.

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As a part time Galvestonian... This is one of my favorite go to's when we are in town. Staff is always friendly, inviting, and the donuts are amazing. As a black coffee drinker, this is the classic black coffee the donut houses are famous for. I don't know if there's anything much better than a donut and a coffee in the morning especially from the Shipley donuts. I've met the owner a few times and he is a very nice fella. And one of the crowning achievements of this location... A drive-through. Go raiders read more

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Melissa C.

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We had the best breakfast! Jalapeño and cheese kolaches and Vietnamese coffee. Then chocolate donuts filled with cream!

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For me, Shipley's is the number ONE place to go for Doughnuts. Their selection is tremendous and the do-nuts are melt-in-your-mouth wonderful. I particularly enjoy their cake glazed with a fresh cup of coffee - nothing better on this planet. You can't go wrong with these folks!!! Charging up there in the early morning to get some to start my day!!!! read more

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Olivia T.

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Whipped Cream-Filled Doughnuts are melt-in-your-mouth especially with a iced Thai tea.

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Neysa C.

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Fresh, fluffy donuts! The best we have had since the chains ran all the moms and pops out of business. Yum! read more

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Cindi C.

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Worst donuts and kolaches I've ever had from a Shipley's. My hubby and I stopped in on New Year's eve morning on our way out of town. First we were accosted by the "homeless" guy in a wheelchair who asked for a strawberry filled donut. When I said ok (doing my good deed for the day) he asks for chocolate milk, I got that too and got 2 donuts for him. I'm hoping his were better than ours. I got 2 sausage and cheese kolaches and 2 with jalapenos and 1 cream filled donut. The kolaches were hard on the outside like they were over cooked. They were a little darker than normal but, when I bit into mine and the sausage tasted old like these were yesterday's kolaches. The cream filled donut tasted like chemicals and was not fresh at all. I will not be going back. read more

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Susan S.

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I grew up in Houston Mary Lee's, Duncan, And Awesome Shipley donut shops!!! Other places inside of grocery stores anyplace else but this is the Worst!!! Been here several times prior.... was in drive-thru middle of afternoon nobody at the window so I got out the truck & walk inside, waited till owner walked up & said "can he help me" told him "I'm in drive-thru, He walked away & said someone will be there. He was the only one and didn't help me! Never been back!! If you're wanting donuts there is one further down Broadway or off 61st. going toward Beach. read more

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Lindsey S.

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The owners of this Shipley's should do themselves a favor and drive to the Shipley's in Houston at 610 and Ella to see how a store should be run. Even if I lived in Galveston I would still drive an hour to literally any location before going to this one again. Cold donuts, poor customer service, everything is made at 4am and there's no turnover so don't expect anything to be fresh unless you get there before 6. read more

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Cedric E.

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Some of the best, fluffy donuts I've ever had. This has been my go to donut shop since I was in elementary...I graduated from college with my bachelors and I still go here. They always greet you with a smile and the place is swirling with positivity. Did I mention that these donuts are really good? read more

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Teffeny C.

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Wow! I had no idea, I should have tried Shipley's sooner! Houston and now Galveston transplants, I now see why everyone loves Shipley's! Great local company, I tried several of the donuts all fresh very tasty, kolaches very good! I am a convert! Definitely a must stop in Galveston for fresh hot donuts with a great selection! read more

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Cory O.

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I have a confession to make. I don't think that Shipley's is the best to happen to mankind. GASP! Oh, the horror! In fact, I don't even think it is the best thing to happen to breakfast. Blasphemy you say? Perhaps. But today's experience has not swayed my decision. Let's get something straight. It is really hard to screw up donuts. I mean, you really have to try. And since the process is generally the same wherever you go, you'd think that you could expect about the same thing regardless of the type of donut shop. And for the most part, you'd be correct. However, I happen to be a filled donut kinda gal. I especially love the creme filling that just oozes out. And if it doesn't ooze, it isn't done right. What's worse is getting almost halfway through the donut and not coming across any of this oozing business. I mean, I'd just figured that they'd forgotten to fill the thing. Nope, they'd just been stingy. The rest of the donuts fared better, but I'm still not impressed by the not so great customer service, long lines, and somewhat elevated prices. I doubt I'll be back to this location, especially with so many great mom and pop joints in the area. read more

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Hot, delicious, fresh, light and fluffy donuts served by a very friendly staff. There seemed to be a lot of regulars so we knew it must be good as soon as we walked in. We ordered a dozen mixed donuts and just let the staff pick out the flavors. Took them back to our condo and our group had them gone within minutes! Would definitely recommend this place. The donuts are different from other places...definitely not the dense cake donuts that are sold other places, but a very good, unique donut! read more

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Jerimy W.

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One otherwise boring Saturday morning my wife and I decided to find the best donut shop on Galveston Island. We purchased standard glazed donut holes from each establishment to compare. Shipley Donuts ranked an average mid of the pack when it came to our donut shop quest. There is really nothing there that stands apart. The menu contains the same basic assortment of donuts, kolaches, and drinks as all the other donut establishments here in Galveston but is a few dimes per item more expensive. The donut holes were okay, though the dough was the chewiest of all that we tried. Being that Shipley is a known franchise in the greater Houston area I assume that many out-of-towners go to Shipley because of little more then brand recognition. I think it was because of this that we experienced the rudest customers (not staff) during our brief time here although I can't fault Shipley Donuts for this. Given the choice, however, I would drive to the other donut place on Broadway. read more

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Daniele Y.

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I believe in the diversity of people and that there is a perfect donut for everyone. That being said I agree with the prior reviewer that the failed donuts at this Shipley's are just OK. The cake donuts are actually substandard (the batter is slightly too thick and the oil temperature too low to produce the ideal crispy crunch). The cinnamon twists and raised donuts however are great. That being said, the star of the Shipley's show are the kolaches. The bread dough is perfect. The sausage is amazing. A day old Shipley's kolache is great. A fresh warm one is a dream come true. Having kolaches for breakfast at this Shipley's at least once each time I come to Galveston is now a tradition. read more

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Briana R.

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What an adorable little family owned donut shop! Very friendly staff. Community feel. Donuts were great, coffee was ok.

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Rikki B.

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The staff were super friendly and our food was ready quickly. Yummy donuts and Kolaches!

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Lorenzo C.

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Worst one ive been to honestly. Girlfriend wanted donuts as her once a month cheat meal. Disappointed with the window girls poor customer service and cold ass donuts. Blueberry cake was cold and flavorless. Donut holes were cold and so was the chocolate ice. Take some pride in the Shipley name. I hate giving bad reviews but it was a sad day read more

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Tracy R.

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Again disappointed! WHAT DONUT SHOP RUNS OUT OF PRODUCT AT 11:30 AM ON A SUNDAY!?!?! Seems to be the modus operandi for this franchise. So I'll keep punishing you with bad reviews and turning around with NO purchase when you don't have on hand the MOST popular items!!! NO! I don't want your stupid bland cake donut instead!!! read more

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Michelle S.

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The cream filled donuts are amazing as are the kolaches. How could a girl resist a wiener in a hot bun? I just wanted to keep shoving things in my mouth. Yummy! read more

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Lisa G.

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Desired coffee and a donut, however I only purchased a donut due to the attitude of the employee "serving" my fiancé and I. She was very dismissive, short, and unsanitary as she was biting the skin near her fingernails while we asked about the donut selection. Will be heading somewhere else for coffee and will likely not return to this establishment again. I'm sure she's not the owner but a refresher course in customer service would be appreciated. read more

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Angela B.

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Donuts were good donuts...nothing super special. We did get a half dozen glazed, a pumpkin cake, a butterfly (cinnamon roll), and a blueberry jelly filled donut. We got a bag of holes to eat on the way back. We went to the Donut Palace the day before and their glazed were much better. Also this place could've cared less if we bought anything here. Between Dawn Donuts or the Palace...I would rate this place a distant third place. read more

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Larissa S.

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I've been coming to this Shipley's location since I was a toddler. The donut holes and sausage and cheese kolaches hold a special place in my heart. The staff is friendly and remembers their regular customers. Galveston is lucky to have such a great donut place! read more

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The kolaches are fantastic. The chocolate covered Bavarian bars are fantastic. The cinnamon crumb donuts are fantastic. The bear claws are fantastic. The chocolate milk is also good read more

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Jack H.

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Wow! There is nothing better than a Hot Glazed donut and a warm Kolache to get your day started. I love Shipley Do-nuts. Every time I come to Galveston it's a must have! read more

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I can understand getting cold donuts at 11 a.m., but when I go there at 6:00 a.m. and get cold donuts, I have to say that I'm disappointed.

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5401 Broadway
Galveston, TX 77551
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(409) 740-4276
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http://www.shipleydonuts.com

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What time does Shipley Do-Nuts open?

Shipley Do-Nuts opens at 4:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Shipley Do-Nuts close?

Shipley Do-Nuts closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 4:30 AM - 6:00 PM

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Does Shipley Do-Nuts take credit cards?

Yes, Shipley Do-Nuts takes credit cards.

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Does Shipley Do-Nuts have catering options?

No, Shipley Do-Nuts does not have catering options.

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Does Shipley Do-Nuts have bike parking?

No, Shipley Do-Nuts does not have bike parking.

Does Shipley Do-Nuts have parking?

Yes, Shipley Do-Nuts has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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For over 84 years, we have been providing people with delicious do-nuts and kolaches. We continue that tradition today with over 300 locations throughout Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Tennessee. We are always serving up fresh do-nuts, warm kolaches, freshly brewed coffee, ice cold milk and many other delicious breakfast favorites. Come visit your local Shipley Do-Nuts and Make Life Delicious™

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Stopped by one morning because I saw they had breakfast tacos and I wanted to try a glazed cinnamon…read moreroll since I'd never had one before. When I was standing in line, I noticed the gentleman in front of me had already ordered and was standing there talking to the lady at the counter for awhile which was kind of off putting to me because the lady saw me standing there but they continued to talk. When I went to order the taco, I was told "oh no, the grill closes at 10am". It was a little after 11 when I went. Which that's fine, but how am I to know that when there's no sign or anything saying that the grill is closed at 10?.. anyway, the cinnamon roll is delicious. I would go back for that but I hope I have an overall better experience next time.

The donuts were so good!! A little smaller than the avg shipley donut but worth it! The guy at the…read morecashier was super nice! The ambiance is nice and quiet. I ended up grabbing like 10-12 donuts and the price was pretty good! Next time i pull up to Galveston ill definitely try and go again

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Incredible find on the island. Their location is conveniently located between the Seawall and the…read moreStrand with some street parking and spots right out front. It is a small building with a lot of character. While the service may have been slightly more friendly, the food and plethora of options more than makes up for it. Besides the awesome kolaches and klobasnek, they have meals to take home, soups, and other snacks.

Why 5 stars? Because these kolaches matched the awesome Yelp rating…read more --- --- --- On our way out of Galveston after spending a few days there, we hit up Good Dough and were so glad we did. As soon as I walked in, I was immediately hit with a mild panic attack, as I knew I was going to really struggle to narrow down my selection to only a few. But I locked in and managed to walk away with only 4. We ordered a Cherry, Pumpkin, Peach and Sausage Maple Bacon. They all ranged from good to great, with pumpkin being my absolute favorite. I wish we had been able to heat up the savory one, but we had nearly a 2 hour drive home ahead of us and no chance to wait that long to actually devour it. There are many great Kolache places in Greater Houston, but this is one of the best that I've found.

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We stopped in this morning for some donuts for our college kids. Service was fast and the store was…read moreclean. Prices were comparable for a small non-chain donut store. Unfortunately the quality of the donut was not great. Granted we did show up at 1015am so the donuts were probably several hours old, but I've had donuts taste better the next day from other stores. I'm not sure if they make everything fresh daily, but this would be an area to improve on. They were absolutely edible, just didn't taste like a quality donut. I would be willing to try this store again and give them another chance.

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The owner went above and beyond on 12/12/25 when my UTMB cataract surgery post op, heavily sedated…read moreHusband, insisted on a donut. We pulled up right at 1, as they were closing. I was clearly the frenzied wife trying to get her shaky husband out of our truck so he could select a donut. Even though the doors were locked, the owner asked a worker, who was taking the leftover donuts to a nearby church, to open the box and let my husband pick one. He did and was so happy. Thank y'all for your kindness. We've been there many times but never left a review. Five stars! Their kolaches are amazing plus a huge selection of donuts!

Oh so good! Had some before our cruise and gave the extras to parking staff. Everyone was happy!read more

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Reasonably priced and everything tastes pretty great. We had a ham and cheese croissant and saved…read moreit for another day and reheated really well. The green sprinkled donut was really tasty and even had the crunchy edges that I love. The kolache was also really good, but the sausage was a little spicy for my child so I wish they would've indicated that and the one with jalapeño actually has jalapeños with the sausage inside so it's like double spicy.

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It's been a minute since I've been here…read more Got 4 everything bagels...not dense, more like bread. I like that both sides of bagel has the everything seasoning on it. Didn't come with cream cheese, but I've got my fav at home anyway. Very nice staff Buy local

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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.

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4.5(4 reviews)

1.0 mi

Small grocery and bakery. Excellent bollilos still warm out of the oven, very light and fluffy with…read morea satisfying chew. Large choice of pan dulce, very fresh. We like the barquillos (pastry horn stuffed with sweet custard) and the fruit empanadas. Everything is made right on site, and always seems super fresh. Get a plastic tray and some tongs, choose from the wide selection, take your choices to the counter and they will ring it up. Very reasonable prices.

I was craving bolillos while visiting we found this place I recommend it. Best bolillos ever. They…read moreare soft and fluffy.

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Dannay's Donuts

3.5(40 reviews)

16.9 mi

Donuts were delicious. I like the drive-thru in case you dont want to get off and the donuts were…read morefresh and soft. Its few blocks from the beach too.

Dannay's Donuts was underwhelming, unfortunately. I was expecting a great small town donut shop…read morewith delicious donuts but instead the items were mislabeled underneath the donuts and the woman taking the order wasn't understanding. The donuts weren't great.