Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Galveston

"Fresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio. Serves an AMAZING breakfast and brunch. They have great homemade waffles, whip cream, and real maple syrup!"

"Enjoy sandwiches, soups, daily dinner specials, or Sunday Brunch. Or, just stop by and pick up something scrumptious from the bakery!. Hours may vary seasonally."

"With an unusual take on brunch, Farley Girls is a must for those looking for dishes with fun names such as OMG or the Hangover Helper Bowl. The OMG is described as a chicken fried steak on a pancake topped with fried eggs and a killer sausage gravy. True to its name, the Hangover Helper Bowl will cure you with hearty mounds of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and potatoes loaded with pepper jack cheese, avocado and salsa."

"Sisters and island natives Ryanne Duzich and Rosmond Duzich Thormahlen might serve “a little bit of everything,” as their motto states, although people flock here for mainly one thing: the po-boy, with your choice of shrimp or fish, grilled or fried. But don’t miss the weekend brunch, which boasts over-the-top specials like pancakes topped with chicken fried steak, gravy and a fried egg."

"Run by a pair of local sisters, islanders know to hit this bright and airy counter-service bistro for fantastic comfort food. Fan favorites include everything from whole-fried snapper and shrimp & gouda grits, to killer breakfast tacos and the “OMG” – that’s a CFS on a pancake that’s smothered in sausage gravy and topped with a fried egg, ICYWW."

"Come, play games, and stay for a few friendly rounds of old-fashioned ‘gaming’ with the kids. This establishment has hundreds of games like Risk, Scrabble, Chutes and Ladders, Life, and Trivial Pursuit. The food is great, too, and the staff loves having the kids around."

"1124 25th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 409-763-6161"

"Mock & Moore is a Galveston art gallery that showcases handcrafted jewelry and original paintings. It is owned by two women that love to create one of a kind pieces right in their store!. You can even learn about their process and watch them create their art right in front of your eyes while you shop!"

"At Donut Palace, they pride themselves on serving the freshest donuts in town. This clean and unassuming mom-and-pop bakery often has a line out the door — and for good reason!. Their fritters, muffins, and donuts are simply delicious."

"They are all tiny, almost inconspicuous places that remind me more of truck stops than bakeries. Donut Palace fits right into the formula. And, like Dawn Donuts earlier, has similar, early morning hours."

"Listed as one of the “Ten Best Beaches for Families” by a very famous Journal – Family Vacation Critic in 2013. Stewart Beach is also Galveston’s largest family beach park. Situated where the famous Broadway Avenue crosses the Seawall, Stewart Beach provides a range of facilities for a day at the beach as well as daily monitoring by professionally trained lifeguards."

"This beach offers all sorts of amenities—such as volleyball nets and a pirate-themed playground for the little ones—that make it extra fun. Plus, the beach looks just as pretty from above, as you can see if you take one of their brand-new helicopter rides!. It’s a great way to explore the outdoors in many different ways."

"Located a little further west than Pocket Park 1 at 11745 San Luis Pass Road, Pocket Park 2 is just minutes from some of the city’s hottest attractions. With paved parking and indoor restrooms and showers during the official summer season, it has plenty of amenities. Looking to grab some good food or drink during your beach day?"

"Porretto Beach is a private beach in Galveston with stunning scenery and a comfortable environment in the immediate proximity with food outlets and toilet facilities. It’s a bit less busy and quieter than many other beaches around the popular Seawall, and it’s perfect for calming walks by the water. Alcohol is allowed on this shore, which is great news for those who wish to chill out for a couple of drinks in the company of people or are anticipating a romantic night with some great wine at sunset."

"The public beaches of Galveston are a blast but it’s hard to beat the privacy and cleanliness of a private beach. Strolling the beach, fishing, or looking for shells in a limited-traffic beach is one of the top things to do in Galveston with kids. There are a few ways to gain access but the most surefire way is to rent the right beach vacation rental in Galveston."