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06/03/2026
🚨 HOLD UP, HUNGRY PEOPLE! 🚨
If your day needs a little fixing, Grandma Olson has the cure. ❤️
Today’s special is the one that brings All y’all to the yard 🔥
🍽️ GRANDMA OLSON’S MEATLOAF
Served with creamy mashed potatoes, rich tomato gravy, fried cabbage, and a fresh yeast roll.
Now listen…
This isn’t some skinny little loaf that came out of a freezer and met a microwave. This is old-school, made-with-love, feed-the-whole-family meatloaf.
The kind that reminds you of sitting at Grandma’s table where you had to wear a shirt, say your prayers, and eat your vegetables before asking for dessert.
Who am I kidding? We got dessert anyway.
And that fried cabbage? Lord have mercy. It’s worth the trip all by itself.
❤️ Meatloaf
🥔 Mashed Potatoes
🍅 Tomato Gravy
🥬 Fried Cabbage
🍞 Fresh Yeast Roll
It includes your beverage choice for $13.99
Ready at 11:00 AM until we sell out!
📍 ShyKatZ
1528 Avenue L • Galveston
📞 409-770-0500
Because some days a salad isn’t the answer. Grandma’s meatloaf is.
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06/03/2026
You’ll know where to find us on Thursdays🎶
Summer is here and you know what that means… SAVE THE LOCALS … every Thursday evening in June and July we’re getting down at the historic bandshell in Menard Park on 27th and Seawall from 6-9. It’s free, friendly to all and features the best bands in the land. Bring your kids, friends, neighbors, blankets, coolers and lawn chairs and enjoy the summer with us.
Thank you to and the Cultural Arts Commission for the support on this.
There are still sponsorship opportunities available so if you wanna get your biz’s name on this (or just wanna help the community out) hit me up.
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BANDS:
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06/03/2026
A few weeks ago, I stood in The Alley and looked around at all of you.
For just a moment, I remember thinking life couldn’t get any better🙏
The yard was full.
The tables were full.
The dining room was packed
People were lined up to the street.
The music was playing.
Friends were laughing.
And I was so overwhelmed by God’s goodness that I could hardly breathe.
Some of you were there.
You hugged my neck.
You held my hand.
You listened to me thank the Lord over and over again.
I’ll never forget the first night I saw The Alley lit up after dark. My knees literally buckled. Thank you for being there for me. It’s always going to be the little things🤗
For six weeks, we took a chance together, and y’all helped build something beautiful.
Now we’ve learned something important:
Galveston summer showed up like a menopausal redhead. Lord Jesus, it’s hot.
So effective immediately, we’re returning to our original summer schedule:
🩷 Monday: 8 AM – 8 PM
🎶 Tone Salinas Singer-Songwriter Jam every Monday evening
Monday will be our only day that we are open from 8 AM to 8 PM going forward
☕ Tuesday through Sunday: 8 AM – 2 PM
The Alley isn’t closing.
The Alley isn’t failing.
The Alley isn’t going anywhere.
She’s still taking shape, but she’s here to stay.
This corner is my life. It’s my love. It’s my comfort. It’s my peace. It’s my ministry.
People have asked me for sixteen years if I own this place. I always smile, shake their hand, and tell them:
“It belongs to Jesus. He just gave me the keys.”
I still feel exactly the same way today.
Because of you.
Because you’ve shown up.
Because you’ve believed in us.
Because you’ve loved us through every crazy idea, every new project, every leap of faith, and every dream.
I’ve already reached out to all of the Artist and we are moving forward on schedules for in the fall. They actually all knew before you. I’ve made some really great friends out of the artist and musicians that I’ve been introduced to my life has become richer because of all of you.
We’ll still be serving outside in The Alley.
We’ll still be booking private parties, special events, and catering.
We’ll still gather on Monday nights with Tone Salinas and friends.
And while we’re pulling back for the summer, we’re not slowing down.
We’re finishing furniture.
We’re refining the menu.
We’re gathering information.
We’re preparing for the next season.
And y’all…
You can bet your boots that fall in The Alley is going to be incredible.
The best chapters haven’t been written yet.
We’re just turning the page.
Love y’all,
Kat ❤️
ShyKatZ Café, Bakery AlleyKatz Venue
If I could ask you to please share🙏🙏
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06/03/2026
06/01/2026
WHO MADE THIS? 🦪🐱❤️
A sweet lady named Dana brought us a collection of oyster shells, and tucked among them was this absolute treasure.
Look at this beautiful ShyKatZ kitty painted inside an oyster shell! The colors, the details, the personality—it couldn’t be more perfect.
Dana, if you’re out there, please raise your hand. We’d love to thank you properly and tell you how much this means to us. Acts of kindness like this are what make our little corner of Galveston so special.
Thank you for thinking of us. This little shell has already made us smile. 🐾
Do y’all know a Dana who creates artwork like this? Tag her below!
❤️🐱🦪
06/01/2026
Wishing a happy birthday to Shevon Rodes Shymanski, my extraordinary best friend. Shevon Rodes Shymanski. we love you so super big. Can’t wait to celebrate you today.🥳🌻💕🙏
06/01/2026
🚨 Hey boys and girls… tomorrow is Monday! 🚨
And what happens on Mondays at ShyKatZ?
We’re open 8 AM to 8 PM, that’s what! 🎉
For lunch, we’re serving up one of those good ol’ homemade plates that tastes like somebody loved you enough to cook slow and season right.
🍽️ Dinner at the Mayor’s Goulash
🥒 Cucumber Salad
🌽 Cornbread
Comes with your beverage available at 11 o’clock for $13.99
Hearty, homemade, and just the kind of comfort food Monday needs.
Then from 5–8 PM, Tone Salinas will be live in The Alley @ ShyKatZ hosting our Singer-Songwriter Open Jam! 🎶
So grab your guitar, noise box, shakers, harmonica, washboard, cajón, tambourine, or whatever makes your soul make noise — and come on out.
Play a song. Tell a story. Sit and listen. Bring a friend. BYOB. Let’s make Monday feel like something worth showing up for.
I can’t wait to hear you. ❤️
📍 ShyKatZ
1528 Avenue L • Galveston
☎️ 409-770-0500
05/31/2026
Well, y’all… it’s hotter than the hinges on the gates of Hades, and apparently half the island decided to take a Sunday nap. 😴☀️
So we’re gonna do the same.
ShyKatZ will be CLOSING at 5 PM today so our crew can head home, cool off, and enjoy the rest of this beautiful Sunday.
If you’ve been thinking about SUNDAY supper, now’s the time! We’ve still have
🍽️ Grandma Olson’s Meatloaf with mashed potatoes & tomato gravy
🍽️ Chicken & Dumplings
🍽️ Ground Beef Enchiladas
🍽️ Ramon’s Spaghetti & Meatballs
Today all the specials are $15.99 and they do come with your drink
Come see us before 5 PM, grab some comfort food, and let us do the cooking one last time today.
Thank y’all so much for supporting us, supporting live music, and supporting small business. We appreciate every single one of you.
Happy Sunday, friends. We’ll see y’all soon. ❤️
Your ShyKatZ crew
05/31/2026
05/31/2026
❤️ We’re cooking up Grandma’s recipes for Sunday Supper today at ShyKatZ. ❤️
☮️🏝️Ready @ noon today💛🙏
And let me tell you something about Grandma’s house…
You didn’t wear your hat at the table. You wore a shirt. You washed your hands. You said your prayers. And you ate what was put in front of you because somebody spent all afternoon making it.
Today we’re bringing a little bit of that back. Come break bread with us today and let’s lift our voices to the Lord. 
🍽️ Grandma Olson’s Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes & Tomato Gravy
Choice of Seasoned Green Beans or Butter Corn
Yeast Roll
🥄 Chicken & Dumplings
Choice of Seasoned Green Beans or Butter Corn
Yeast Roll
🎶 Claude Darby starts playing at 2pm bringing us the perfect soundtrack for a Sunday afternoon.
Now, we can’t make you take your hat off, but we can promise you this: the food will be hot, the welcome will be genuine, and for just a little while, it’ll feel like Sunday supper at Grandma’s house again.
So come on, y’all.
Grandma’s got supper on the table, and she raised us better than to let it get cold.
❤️ Sunday Supper at ShyKatZ
Where friends meet and the locals eat since 2010
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04/19/2026
This is beautiful🌻
04/19/2026
Pray HARD when it’s hardest to pray
Address
1528 Avenue L
Galveston, TX
77550
To get to the diner on Avenue L in Galveston, you can take the Galveston Island Trolley or bus and get off at the nearest stop. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park your vehicle in the nearby parking lot or on-street parking. Follow the avenue until you reach your destination.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8am - 8pm |
| Tuesday |
8am - 2pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 2pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 2pm |
| Friday |
8am - 2pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 2pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 2pm |
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What people say
ShyKatZ is a must-visit diner located on Avenue L in Galveston. This full-service restaurant offers a wide range of delicious dishes that are sure to satisfy any craving. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or something sweet, ShyKatZ has got you covered.
Their fresh baked bread and desserts are simply irresistible and can be smelled from blocks away. The beautiful red brick building adds to the charm of this cozy diner. The staff at ShyKatZ is friendly and welcoming, making your dining experience even more enjoyable.
What sets ShyKatZ apart is their commitment to serving their customers seven days a week from 8 AM to 2 PM. They understand that food is love and they take pride in providing excellent service and quality food every day of the week.
If you're looking for a great place to grab a bite to eat in Galveston, look no further than ShyKatZ on Avenue L. Their full menu and friendly staff will make you feel right at home.
