The best meals of my life are the ones when I have gotten exhausted being a tourist somewhere, buy a book or brochure about the area, then find a hyper-local cafe where I revel in a great meal and ambiance while recharging my engines and reading my book. All of that is by way of saying that I just enjoyed such a meal at the Strand Emporium in the historic harbor district in Galveston. They have 247 (?) varieties of very cold bottled beer; I got a Guinness Extra Stout and a chicken salad sandwich on nice wheat bread--classic rock playing in the background was a bonus. Thinking now about dessert before I cross the street to the Railroad Museum.
Great place! Great food! Friendly people! They had an awesome selection of beers and fantastic foods. No better place to relax and enjoy the strand
I remember when I was a kid with my parents coming to the strand emporium. Lots of neat stuff. Looking forward to visiting with my wife in September
Great sandwiches and the people are super nice. Great place to chill and eat.
It was like a magical walk back in time to the 1930 s everyone was so accommodating, the restroom are clean great beer selection
Stopped off to try something new and I must say are we glad we did. This has the BEST Sandwich that I have had. You have to try THE GRAND. The grill cheese for my daughter was great, my wife had the Turkey on Texas toast. We will most definitely be back.
One of the best holes in the wall in Galveston, outstanding food, outstanding customer service. I order out of here pretty often, but I would highly recommend going in person. The drink selection alone is enough to warrant the trip.
The new recent owners have really given the place a fresh but old time feeling! Love going somewhere and seeing old brands I haven't seen in years. Usually every store/shop you go into on the strand has the same exact products and food. Not the emporium! They have such a wide unique variety! Will be visiting quite often from now on. The Pastrama-rama sandwich is a 10/10 in my book as well.
I ordered off menu, the jalapeno pepper grilled cheese. Oh. My. Goodness. So freaking good. There's some kind of jelly and cream cheese and bacon and I will be eating them the next week.
Super neat little shop on the strand. My wife and I spent about an hour walking around in here. Quaint mix of antiques, gag gifts, and knickknacks
The new owners have done an amazing job revamping the store but also keeping the old fashioned feel, the service and sandwiches were both 5 stars! Will definitely be coming back!
Good hearty sandwiches made with top quality ingredients and great service from the deli...definitely worth the stop!
Stopped in for some ice cream and was not disappointed!! Got a wonderful waffle cone; nice selection of ice cream flavors.
A fun place to browse. The person at the counter was very friendly and helpful.
This place is very nice. The po’boys are great. The staff is even better.
The pastrami on rye was kick ass. Only proper pastrami in SE Texas.
Karen Vaden (Taste of the Strand)
+5
Amazing service, fresh food and the history of this place is truly amazing
Made from scratch fresh ingredients and great service.
Great food, friendly staff and dog friendly. Great muffulettas!
Best beer selection on the strand!!! Awesome service for all events!
Quaint country store feel with great sandwiches made fresh.
Nice place, good food, great service.
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