It’s Summertime! What does that mean to this blogger? It’s time to head to the beach for sun, surf and seafood. That’s just what I did this weekend. Galveston Texas was the destination. Sun, surf, and seafood were in abundance but man can not live on the 3 Ss alone.

Galveston Island

I was on a quest for a neigborhood breakfast joint. IHop and Waffle House just wouldn’t do. With a little research I found a gem at the corner of 16th and L.  In an unassuming brick building, the welcoming aromas of fresh baked breads, cakes, and pastries beckons patrons like the call of the mythical siren that beckons sailors.

Founded in May of 2010, ShyKatz Deli joined the Galveston food scene to serve locals and the lucky tourists that were clever enough to find them. Shy Leger and Kat Kearns entered this business venture with the mantra that “food is love”. They have been serving breakfast and lunch that patrons love ever since. Using old family recipes, the love that is in the food is evident at first bite.

The quirky dining room of mismatched tables and chairs is adorned with clever artwork that adds to the dining experience.

All of Shy and Kat’s offerings are made from scratch. Whether it’s breakfast or lunch, you can’t go wrong. By the way, breakfast is served all day. If it’s too early to take advantage of their dessert buffet be sure to get something to go.

granola

pimento cheese on homemade jalapeno cheese toast

bread pudding

It just keeps getting better!

Galveston has plenty of establishments that date back decades. Tourists flock to them. The locals flock to ShyKatz. They do so very quietly so that the tourists have no idea. Urbanspoon, Yelp, and now The Bite of Life have unearthed this beauty. Go….Enjoy….Tell everyone you know. Shy and Kat will thank you.