Buttersea Cottage
Food scene
This is a great place for breakfast for lunch, and they now offer delivery. Be sure to check out the "Fire Crackers"! They are only a walk of 2 blocks.
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Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LThis is a great place for breakfast for lunch, and they now offer delivery. Be sure to check out the "Fire Crackers"! They are only a walk of 2 blocks.
A wonderful place for lunch or dinner, but usually busy so bring a book or iPad! They have a wonderful seafood menu (with other options of course) and I think all of it is made on-site. Great views of the water!
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardA wonderful place for lunch or dinner, but usually busy so bring a book or iPad! They have a wonderful seafood menu (with other options of course) and I think all of it is made on-site. Great views of the water!
A quaint piece of Galveston history - great for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon desert break! They have the cutest drug store counter to sit around and lots of fun gifts for purchase all around the floor. Note: This is a fun place but can also have a bit of a wait on Saturday & Sunday mornings. They have the cutest seasonal displays!
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Star Drug Store
510 23rd StA quaint piece of Galveston history - great for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon desert break! They have the cutest drug store counter to sit around and lots of fun gifts for purchase all around the floor. Note: This is a fun place but can also have a bit of a wait on Saturday & Sunday mornings. They have the cutest seasonal displays!
Huge variety of coffee & tea options! They have outdoor seating or to-go options.
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MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StHuge variety of coffee & tea options! They have outdoor seating or to-go options.
The hotel is beautiful, but my favorite part is the Rooftop Bar on the roof. It is a jazzy lounge space with great views of the city & the sunset. It is only open in the evenings, and not every day so be sure to check first. The drinks are expensive by Galveston standards but the view makes it worthwhile for a special occasion.
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The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StThe hotel is beautiful, but my favorite part is the Rooftop Bar on the roof. It is a jazzy lounge space with great views of the city & the sunset. It is only open in the evenings, and not every day so be sure to check first. The drinks are expensive by Galveston standards but the view makes it worthwhile for a special occasion.
This is one of the most beautiful restaurants on the island. They are also one of the view with a wide vegetarian menu. The staff are friendly and the food is great, but it does get busy so you will want to make reservations directly or on open table, and I hate to say it but the ordering process is flakey, so be sure to be clear on your order and give it plenty of time to arrive.
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Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand StThis is one of the most beautiful restaurants on the island. They are also one of the view with a wide vegetarian menu. The staff are friendly and the food is great, but it does get busy so you will want to make reservations directly or on open table, and I hate to say it but the ordering process is flakey, so be sure to be clear on your order and give it plenty of time to arrive.
This is a great weekend favorite! A bright and modern restaurant, close to the seawall and our home, offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar. Restaurants in Galveston get very busy on the weekend so be sure to make reservations.
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2This is a great weekend favorite! A bright and modern restaurant, close to the seawall and our home, offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar. Restaurants in Galveston get very busy on the weekend so be sure to make reservations.
This is one of our favorite places to bring guests to show off the town. It has a great happy hour where you may be able to drop in on the spot at the bar or be sure to make reservations for one of the main dining areas. The outdoor patio is especially popular on nice days.
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Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside DrThis is one of our favorite places to bring guests to show off the town. It has a great happy hour where you may be able to drop in on the spot at the bar or be sure to make reservations for one of the main dining areas. The outdoor patio is especially popular on nice days.
I've never been into the cafe itself but they are great for healthy delivery.
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Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StI've never been into the cafe itself but they are great for healthy delivery.
Domino's is Domino's everywhere you go, so no qualms or big shouts on the quality. They have two things going for them - they are close by for an easy pickup and especially cheap if you signup online. They do have delivery but delivery is always spotty on the island.
Domino's Pizza
2108 Broadway Avenue JDomino's is Domino's everywhere you go, so no qualms or big shouts on the quality. They have two things going for them - they are close by for an easy pickup and especially cheap if you signup online. They do have delivery but delivery is always spotty on the island.
Mario's isn't the fanciest place to eat on the island, but they have a lot going for them. First, they are one of the few places that has a semi-reliable delivery service. They also have a nice view of the ocean, a reasonably priced menu and you may find quick seating at the bar if you don't have a reservation.
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Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall BlvdMario's isn't the fanciest place to eat on the island, but they have a lot going for them. First, they are one of the few places that has a semi-reliable delivery service. They also have a nice view of the ocean, a reasonably priced menu and you may find quick seating at the bar if you don't have a reservation.
Our neighborhood bar hasn't been open lately but when it is, it provides a comfortable setting for a quick drink.
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Island Pier Club
1702 Avenue OOur neighborhood bar hasn't been open lately but when it is, it provides a comfortable setting for a quick drink.
Exploring downtown and looking for a quick place to eat and maybe have a fun cocktail? We love Yaga's Cafe. They have outdoor and indoor seating and they are one of the few places in town to have some tasty vegetarian options.
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Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StExploring downtown and looking for a quick place to eat and maybe have a fun cocktail? We love Yaga's Cafe. They have outdoor and indoor seating and they are one of the few places in town to have some tasty vegetarian options.
This is the place for weekend brunch, but as always, you can expect a bit of a wait. They have a great selection of food and lots of unique dishes.
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Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StThis is the place for weekend brunch, but as always, you can expect a bit of a wait. They have a great selection of food and lots of unique dishes.
This is our destination for Mexican food. They have some very tasty margaritas and again, are great for vegetarians. The restaurant has two halves, with the area to the right a little cuter if that is important to you.
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The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StThis is our destination for Mexican food. They have some very tasty margaritas and again, are great for vegetarians. The restaurant has two halves, with the area to the right a little cuter if that is important to you.
It's expensive and might be hard to get into, but it is the place to go for Mother's Day Brunch or really brunch on any Sunday. There is a restaurant and a bar on the ground floor as well.
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Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall BlvdIt's expensive and might be hard to get into, but it is the place to go for Mother's Day Brunch or really brunch on any Sunday. There is a restaurant and a bar on the ground floor as well.
I haven't tried them yet, but they deliver on waitr.com! Isn't that wild?
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Ben & Jerry’s
4408 Seawall BlvdI haven't tried them yet, but they deliver on waitr.com! Isn't that wild?
A local favorite and a great place to drop in after shopping or dining downtown. They have lots of unique flavors and fun toppings.
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Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice StA local favorite and a great place to drop in after shopping or dining downtown. They have lots of unique flavors and fun toppings.
This is a must-visit place for first-time visitors, even if you aren't into sweets. They have a huge selection of candies, ice creams & coffees. They also do a regular taffy making demonstration.
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StThis is a must-visit place for first-time visitors, even if you aren't into sweets. They have a huge selection of candies, ice creams & coffees. They also do a regular taffy making demonstration.
Awake at 6 am when everyone else is asleep and looking for something to do? I like to order a coffee on their app, park in the 5 minute parking out front to pick it up, and then drive to the seawall to watch the sunrise. They do have some seating, including outdoors where you can watch the cruise ships come and go.
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Starbucks
102 Kempner StAwake at 6 am when everyone else is asleep and looking for something to do? I like to order a coffee on their app, park in the 5 minute parking out front to pick it up, and then drive to the seawall to watch the sunrise. They do have some seating, including outdoors where you can watch the cruise ships come and go.
This is my go-to place for Asian cuisine. Their menu is available online but I always call it in and pick it up. They are very close and quick.
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Pho 20
2101 Broadway Avenue JThis is my go-to place for Asian cuisine. Their menu is available online but I always call it in and pick it up. They are very close and quick.
When you are in the mood for a sweet snack early in the morning, this is a good option. They also sell coffee & morning beverages.
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Donut Palace
2117 Broadway Avenue JWhen you are in the mood for a sweet snack early in the morning, this is a good option. They also sell coffee & morning beverages.
Shopping
This is my first stop when strolling through the shops on the Strand. The owners are the best curators of unique gifts on the island. The shop is a pleasure to explore.
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Hendley Market
2010 Strand StThis is my first stop when strolling through the shops on the Strand. The owners are the best curators of unique gifts on the island. The shop is a pleasure to explore.
The owners are local legends, with great knowledge of antiques and the area. They have some special collections, such as holiday antiques or vintage toys. They have wonderful silver & glass items.
St. John Antiques
2001 Postoffice StThe owners are local legends, with great knowledge of antiques and the area. They have some special collections, such as holiday antiques or vintage toys. They have wonderful silver & glass items.
This is one of the largest antique shops on the island, with lots of fun local items, cookbooks and interesting collections. They have excellent prices.
Somewhere In Time Antiques
124 20th StThis is one of the largest antique shops on the island, with lots of fun local items, cookbooks and interesting collections. They have excellent prices.
Mysticatz
2021 Strand StInterested in angels and the healing power of stones? This is the store for you.
When I picture an antique shop in my mind, this is the place I see. It seems larger inside than out and has such a wide range of items it is a pleasure to wander through.
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Big House Antiques
2212 Mechanic StWhen I picture an antique shop in my mind, this is the place I see. It seems larger inside than out and has such a wide range of items it is a pleasure to wander through.
Once the local brothel, the Antique Warehouse is a must-see on a trip to Galveston. The building is huge and fascinating, with each of the old rooms converted into a focused collection - one room has mid-century antiques, another is devoted to kitchenwares, another vintage Christmas. You are sure to find a treasure here!
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Antique Warehouse
423 25th StOnce the local brothel, the Antique Warehouse is a must-see on a trip to Galveston. The building is huge and fascinating, with each of the old rooms converted into a focused collection - one room has mid-century antiques, another is devoted to kitchenwares, another vintage Christmas. You are sure to find a treasure here!
One of my first and favorite memories of Galveston is visiting this store with my dad back in the 90's - we are both big book fans and it was a great afternoon for us searching through the stacks for vintage Star Trek novels. They still have a wonderful selection and are one of the last used book stores in the nation.
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Galveston BookShop
317 23rd StOne of my first and favorite memories of Galveston is visiting this store with my dad back in the 90's - we are both big book fans and it was a great afternoon for us searching through the stacks for vintage Star Trek novels. They still have a wonderful selection and are one of the last used book stores in the nation.
This is one of the newer antique shops, and is well worth a visit. They are across the street from the Star Drug Store and have lots of fun items!
Antiques On Winnie
513 23rd StThis is one of the newer antique shops, and is well worth a visit. They are across the street from the Star Drug Store and have lots of fun items!
Looking for vintage jewelry or a unique piece of Galveston history? This is the place to go.
La Maison Rouge
418 22nd StLooking for vintage jewelry or a unique piece of Galveston history? This is the place to go.
What coastal town would be complete without a shop dedicated to the supernatural? They have one of the broadest collections of literature on the otherworldly I have ever seen.
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The Witchery
2116 Postoffice StWhat coastal town would be complete without a shop dedicated to the supernatural? They have one of the broadest collections of literature on the otherworldly I have ever seen.
Interested in local artists who are a bit more avant garde? This is the place for you. This shop has a young hip vibe and is a great place to see the work of up and coming artists.
Affaire d'art - International Fine Art Gallery
2227 Postoffice StInterested in local artists who are a bit more avant garde? This is the place for you. This shop has a young hip vibe and is a great place to see the work of up and coming artists.
Are you interested in architectural salvage? Looking for the perfect door or trim for your victorian renovation? This is where you need to go. The store isn't for the average person, as the pieces are rather large and will need lots of work, but for those who want to be true to the time period of their homes, this is one of the few places to go. The GHF's other property, 1871 on the Strand, is currently closed but when it opens is a great place for Galveston souvenirs.
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Galveston Historical Foundation
2002 Strand StAre you interested in architectural salvage? Looking for the perfect door or trim for your victorian renovation? This is where you need to go. The store isn't for the average person, as the pieces are rather large and will need lots of work, but for those who want to be true to the time period of their homes, this is one of the few places to go. The GHF's other property, 1871 on the Strand, is currently closed but when it opens is a great place for Galveston souvenirs.
Looking for a Christmas shop that won't overwhelm you? Looking for a unique souvenir? This is the place to go. (They also have great sales just after the winter holidays!)
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Strand Brass and Christmas on The Strand
2115 Strand StLooking for a Christmas shop that won't overwhelm you? Looking for a unique souvenir? This is the place to go. (They also have great sales just after the winter holidays!)
Looking for a souvenir for coffee lovers, or something that isn't a magnet or a snow globe? (Both of which I love but enough is enough!) This local shop is a great place to browse. They do sell coffee by the cup but their focus is on the beans.
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Galveston Coffee Roasters
532 23rd StLooking for a souvenir for coffee lovers, or something that isn't a magnet or a snow globe? (Both of which I love but enough is enough!) This local shop is a great place to browse. They do sell coffee by the cup but their focus is on the beans.
Sightseeing
I love this place. I believe it is temporarily closed due to the Covid, but when it is open, it is a beautiful library to wander through. It also has a great selection of local Galveston historical items on display and a wonderful children's section. (They also have one of the best used book sales in the country which I assume is also on hold due to the Covid, but if you are a book-lover keep an eye out for it!)
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Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy AveI love this place. I believe it is temporarily closed due to the Covid, but when it is open, it is a beautiful library to wander through. It also has a great selection of local Galveston historical items on display and a wonderful children's section. (They also have one of the best used book sales in the country which I assume is also on hold due to the Covid, but if you are a book-lover keep an eye out for it!)
Groceries
Our corner shop - perfect for a late night snack or emergency provisions. They are a short 3 minute walk, about 2 blocks away.
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D'Ambra Meat Market & Grocery
1728 Ursuline StOur corner shop - perfect for a late night snack or emergency provisions. They are a short 3 minute walk, about 2 blocks away.
Arlan's is the classic beach town grocery store - a little bit of everything, a little weird, lots of comfort food! The prices are a bit high but they are very convenient.
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Arlan's Market
513 Market StArlan's is the classic beach town grocery store - a little bit of everything, a little weird, lots of comfort food! The prices are a bit high but they are very convenient.
This is our go-to place for groceries and general supplies. They are a bit out of the way, all the way up Seawall, so you may want to make it a special stop or stop by on your way into town. They also have a Starbucks and a gas station attached.
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Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdThis is our go-to place for groceries and general supplies. They are a bit out of the way, all the way up Seawall, so you may want to make it a special stop or stop by on your way into town. They also have a Starbucks and a gas station attached.
Not much to say except that we have one on the island and it will have all the usual items you expect. If you didn't find some inexpensive souvenirs on the Strand this is a good option.
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Walmart Supercenter
6702 Seawall BlvdNot much to say except that we have one on the island and it will have all the usual items you expect. If you didn't find some inexpensive souvenirs on the Strand this is a good option.
This is another mention that I only include to be complete. A good place to buy groceries and anything clothing or basic necessities you might have forgotten. Again, it is on the far end of the island from us so you might want to stop there on the way.
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Target
6128 Broadway StThis is another mention that I only include to be complete. A good place to buy groceries and anything clothing or basic necessities you might have forgotten. Again, it is on the far end of the island from us so you might want to stop there on the way.
In need of toiletries or a bottle of wine late at night? Forgot your shaving cream? This is a good close option.
CVS Pharmacy
2425 Ave JIn need of toiletries or a bottle of wine late at night? Forgot your shaving cream? This is a good close option.