Great little spot with a lovely lake view. The seasonal drinks are creative and delicious,…read moredefinitely not your average coffee shop. Gets a bit busy in the afternoon but the chill atmosphere makes it worth the wait. Will be back!

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!

Construction took us on a back-way route to our destination, and we stumbled across this sweet…read moretreat suite behind Barcenas. All of the employees were super nice and they offered a huge variety of homemade cakes, cookies, pies, assorted trays, coffees, brownies and custard shipped from Pennsylvania. I appreciated the custard most because it was non-diary and low in added sugar. Their portions are very generous and affordable. We had a classic fresh baked chocolate chunk cookie, root beer float, and cherry chocolate roca custard. The seating and oldies tunes were a nice touch. Sadly, I'd imagine the businesses in this strip center are losing business due to the heavy construction on 45 south, so if you're in the area, give them a try! 10/10 recommend

First time here and as soon as I walked in the smell made my mouth water!…read moreI thought I would get a scoop of ice cream but I left with a cookie, peach AND apple cobbler, and a slice of chocolate cake. I want to try EVERYTHING! I cannot remember her name but the owners daughter helped us and she was so sweet! She was kind and joked with us, it made us feel so welcome and appreciated. Plus, it is only 6 minutes from our house and my Husband has a sweet tooth so they will be seeing a lot of us!

Back posting! Leaving a review because I always try to take people who have never been to the baked…read moreBear for their ice cream sandwiches, which are the best I've ever had! One sandwhich is a great size for two (or one very hungry person), and the staff is always very quick. Highly recommend to get your brownie or cookie heated up. They have some seating for families and outdoor spaces, but expect a line and limited seating options during weekends busy hours.

Ordered through DoorDash!…read more Got the custom 6 pack of cookies- 2 chocolate chip, 1 Nutella chocolate, 1 Cookie Monster, 1 butter cake, and 1 peppermint and they were all amazing. The butter cake really impressed me- cake in a cookie! I do want to go back and try the churro cheesecake one as well!

Long wait but great ice cream. Some other patrons colored this while waiting. Great for kids and…read moreadults that like ice cream.

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.

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!

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+.

We sought out PattyCakes due to their positive reviews about gluten free (gf) menu options…read more This quaint little shop was a pleasant surprise upon entering. The seemingly all women team was cheerful, helpful, and delightful! The reviews were accurate. I asked first about their gf options and was offered at least a half dozen options. I settled on the buckeyes and petit fours. My gluten ingesting travel mates selected cinnamon roll cookies and the pecan cinnamon roll. The petit fours were my personal favorite, they were simply MARVELOUS! The cake was dense and moist and the frosting literally made me wish I had a whole cake! The buckeyes, the cinnamon roll and cookies also received honorable mention. All three were superb with a mug of black coffee! Do recommend that you heat the cinnamon roll if able prior to eating. Considering going back tomorrow for more petit fours!!

My family and I were visiting Galveston before our cruise and we had 3 who would be celebrating…read morebirthdays. The first birthday was the day before our cruise started, so I called PattyCakes Bakery to see if they had any cakes available for purchase and if I could get writing on it, because my brother had mentioned that he only wanted to try local restaurants while we were there. I was assured that they had cakes and that they could write on the cake. My sister and I took an Uber to the store and they had a cake available, but they told us it would be about 5 minutes before the person who did the writing arrived. We waited much longer than 5 minutes and the person who was supposed to do the writing NEVER arrived. We could see the staff texting and calling and finally one of the people working said that she was not good at it, but she offered to write on the cake for us. She didn't do a great job (all we wanted was "Happy Birthday" and my brother's name) but it was better than nothing, and my sister and I truly appreciated those that tried to assist us. My rating is based upon the horrible service by the person who was supposed to do the writing, and the fact that we paid $35 for a chocolate cake that was dry and not very good. I would not recommend this bakery, even with the great service we received from those who were working that day.

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.

Worth the wait! A small business that makes home made ice cream with a variety of flavors and…read morecombinations to choose from. There a few tables inside the establishment and it was quite packed with a line, however service went pretty fast. From the traditional chocolate and vanilla to Americas colors, and Salted Carmel, lots to choose from shakes, bowls and a banana split. I had the double scoop Nutter Butter and Salted Carmel and the misses had a Brownie Sundae. If you're in Galveston, check it out. If you're a fan of cooling off inside, you can do that to to enjoy the ambiance.

Why 4 stars? Because if it's sugar you crave, this is the place to be…read more --- --- --- We walked out of the movie theater next door and were headed back to our car, when we couldn't resist popping in here real quick. To be honest, we originally passed by it, but when I saw really strong reviews on Yelp, I couldn't help but make a short u-turn to check it out. I grabbed a trio of delights: Chocolate Cream Pie: If you love chocolate, this is your jam. I'm not the biggest chocolate person, but my wife and mom loved it. Banana Cream Pie: This was the real winner for me. No notes, I'd happily order this every time if we end up here again. Coconut Cream Pie: This was tasty, but so overly sweet that it almost rattled the enamel on my teeth. I had to eat it in 1-2 bite portions over the course of the weekend. I would happily return again when visiting my family in the area!

If you haven't...you DEFINITELY need to!…read more Located in the green space at Baybrook Mall - caddy corner from Gloria's. Cute little shop, with multiple pie sizes depending on your need. I picked up assortment of 2 dozen 2" party pies for an office group - PERFECT 2 bite size - big enough to satisfy but small enough to remove the guilt. Picked up a 4" Snickerdoodle pie for myself...YES!

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.

Absolutely stunning macarons and they taste phenomenal! Was not a macaron girl before I tried…read morethese, but the fact that she uses fresh ingredients and has such wonderful flavor combinations is a game changer. Can't rave enough about these. Bravo bravo bravo!

From the owner: Pretty Yum Things Bakery is a home bakery that specializes in Artisan Macarons. Email orders only…read more Heysweets@pytbakery.com