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Sunflower Bakery and Cafe

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#4 of 13 Dessert in Galveston
$$ - $$$, Dessert, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly
512 14th St, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-5002
+1 409-763-5500
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4.5 1,214 reviews
#4 of 13 Dessert in Galveston
Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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512 14th St, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-5002
3.2 miles from The Seawall
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COLD SANDWICHES‏
Made with lettuce, tomato and mayo on our homemade bread. Your choice of white, honey wheat, sourdough rye, seven grain, pumpernickel, jalapeno cheese or a croissant.
Chicken Salad
6.75
French fries and coleslaw+2.00
Egg Salad
6.75
French fries and coleslaw+2.00
Egg Salad and Bacon
7.25
French fries and coleslaw+2.00
Ham and Swiss
6.75
French fries and coleslaw+2.00
Tuna Salad
6.75
French fries and coleslaw+2.00
Roasted Beef and Cheddar
Horseradish mayo
6.75
French fries and coleslaw+2.00
Turkey and Jack
6.75
French fries and coleslaw+2.00
Bacon Lettuce Tomato
6.75
French fries and coleslaw+2.00
Veggie
6.75
French fries and coleslaw+2.00
SOUP
Our Famous Tomato Basil
Cup4.00
Bowl5.25
Soup of the Day
Cup4.00
Bowl5.25
SALAD‏
Salad Plate
Choice of chicken, tuna or egg salad with potato salad and fresh fruit.
8.25
Stuffed Avocado Piste
Choice of chicken, tuna or egg salad in two avocado halves with a vegetable salad.
8.25
Thai Chicken Salad
Romaine, julienne vegetables and thai dressing, with a rotisserie chicken breast.
9.25
Chicken Cesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, parmesan and caesar dressing, with a rotisserie chicken breast.
9.25
Crab Cake Salad
Romaine, julienne vegetables, pico de gallo and avocado vinaigrette, with three mini fried crab cakes. 10:95
Steak Salad
Field greens, pecans, maytag blue cheese, fresh berries, walnut vinaigrette, with grilled filet mignon.
10.95
House Salad
Field greens, julienne vegetables, candied pecans and honey mustard dressing, with fried goat cheese and crispy fried onions.
Full8.25
Half4.25
Seafood Salad
Field greens, julienne vegetables, avocado, walnut vinaigrette, fried goat cheese and crispy onions with grilled salmon or grilled shrimp.
11.95
With shrimp and salmon+4.00
Spinach Salad
Spinach, mushrooms, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, bacon and honey mustard dressing.
8.25
Greek Salad
Romaine, red onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese, bell peppers and greek dressing.
9.25
HOT SANDWICHES
Served with french fries and cole slaw
The Cuban
Pork roast,‏ capicola ham, havarti cheese, pickles and mustard, grilled on sourdough bread
9.95
Turkey Burger
Lean ground turkey on a homemade bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion
8.95
Cheeseburger
8oz burger on a homemade bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and cheddar cheese.
8.95
Deluxe Grilled Cheese
Gruyere swiss, apple smoked bacon and tomato on sourdough bread.
8.50
Salmon BLT
Fresh grilled salmon fillet, bacon, field greens and tomato on ciabatta with herb mayo.
10.95
Blmt
Apple smoked bacon, field greens, tomato, and fresh mozzarella on ciabatta with herb mayo.
9.50
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Topped with cheddar cheese lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and jalapenos, on ciabatta bread
9.50
Reuben
Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and russian dressing on rye bread.
9.50
Shrimp Po Boy
Fried shrimp, lettuce and tomato served with tarter and cocktail sauce on a toasted po-boy bun.
9.95
HOUSE SPECIALS‏
All house specials come with fresh vegetables and your choice of mashed potatoes, new potatoes or fries. (Excluding southern corn cakes and steak and pasta)
Texas Blue Crab Cakes
Three crab‏ cakes sautéed and served with lemon butter.
14.95
Mashed potatoes
New potatoes
Fries
Grilled Pork Chops
Two center cut chops with tomato basil sauce.
11.95
Mashed potatoes
New potatoes
Fries
Rostisserie Chicken
Our special‏ recipe
1/4 chicken7.95
1/2 chicken10.95
Mashed potatoes
New potatoes
Fries
Southern Corn Cakes
Topped with rotisserie chicken, lettuce, avocado, sour cream and pico de gallo. Served with black beans and rice.
9.25
Mashed potatoes
New potatoes
Fries
Chicken Fried Steak
With country gravy.
11.95
Mashed potatoes
New potatoes
Fries
Chicken Fried Chicken
With country gravy.
10.95
Mashed potatoes
New potatoes
Fries
Grilled Salmon
Fresh fillet served with lemon butter
11.95
Mashed potatoes
New potatoes
Fries
Fried Shrimp and Crab Cakes
Three jumbo shrimp and one crab cake.
14.95
Mashed potatoes
New potatoes
Fries
Steak and Pasta
Fettuccine with‏ filet mignon and spicy marinara. Served with garlic bread.
10.95
Mashed potatoes
New potatoes
Fries
BEVERAGES
Soda
Coke, sprite,‏ sprite zero, dr. pepper, diet dr. pepper, sunkist orange
1.25
Homemade Strawberry
1.95
Lemonade
Refills
1.00
St Arnolds Root Beer
1.95
Bottled Water
1.50
Iced Tea
Regular and passion fruit
1.95
Perrier
2.00
Mimosaas
6.95
Coffee
Regular and decaffeinated
1.95
Orange Juice
Large3.25
Small2.25
SIDES‏
French Fries
2.00
Potato Salad
2.00
Coleslaw
2.00
Fresh Fruit
2.75
Vegetables
2.00
Mashed Potatoes
2.00
Chips
1.75
BREAKFAST
Big Breakfast
Three eggs any style, potatoes, two buttermilk pancakes and your choice of bacon, ham or sausage.
7.95
Little Break Fast
Two eggs any style, potatoes, your choice of bacon, ham or sausage and toast.
6.95
Three Egg Omelet
Your choice of three: ham, bacon, chicken, spinach, cheddar, swiss, peppers, onions, tomatoes or pico de gallo. With your choice of toast
7.25
Challah French Toast
Served with butter and syrup.
6.95
Bread Pudding French Toast
Topped with‏ fresh fruit.
7.95
Grilled Polenta
4.00
With 100% maple syrup and two sausage patties+3.95
Bacon and Egg Sandwich
Two scrambled eggs, bacon, lettuce and tomato on a toasted croissant.
6.75
Quiche Plate
Slice of spinach or ham quiche with fresh fruit.
6.95
Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs on english muffins with canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce.
9.00
Salmon and Eggs
Fresh salmon‏ fillet, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. With your choice of toast
11.95
PANCAKES‏
Stack
Three pancakes, your choice of one flavor (buttermilk, blueberry, strawberry, pecan or chocolate chip)
6.95
One Pancakes
Any flavor
3.00
BELGIAN WAFFLE
Belgian Waffle
Homemade batter that cooks up light and crispy, served with whipped flavored butter, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
6.95
Belgian Waffle and Fresh Berries
Fresh berries, whipped cream, and maple syrup
7.95
Belgian Waffle and Eggs
Served with two eggs any style, and your choice of bacon, sausage or ham served with maple syrup.
8.95
Chicken and Waffles
Fried chicken strips served on a belgian waffle with cream gravy and maple syrup on the side.
10.95
Extra 100% Maple Syrup 4Oz
4.00
Mimosas
6.95
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About
Located in the heart of Galveston's historic East End.Featuring fresh Gulf seafood, homemade sandwiches, and the best bakery in town. The Sunflower is everyone's favorite neighborhood cafe.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 days ago
Great Variety on Menu

In a bright, cheerful atmosphere this is a worthwhile venue for an eclectic menu. I've never had a bad meal here in the last ten years.

Date of visit: December 2019
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CHRISTY L, Public Relations Manager at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Thanks! We appreciate hearing from our longtime customers like yourself! We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed 4 days ago
Eggs Benedict on crab cakes; tortilla crusted snapper

Donna & I both fantastically enjoyed our meals. She took half of hers home and I could not stop eating the eggs, sauce, potatoes, and crab cakes. Donna was especially appreciative of how fresh she thought the red snapper was. Great wait staff. We have...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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CHRISTY L, Public Relations Manager at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

That is great to hear Earl! We hope that you and Donna will stop by again soon!

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
Won't go back

This was our 1st time because of line out the door in the past. How could all these people be in line for a OK at best meal. Store while waiting was a pleasant surprise, wife enjoyed it very much. Time passed quickly while browsing...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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CHRISTY L, Public Relations Manager at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

We're sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your dining experience with us. We opened the Sunflower to make amazing food and provide a great experience. We hope that you mentioned any issues you had to your server or our manager. If not, and...More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Wonderful Eggs with Smoke Salmon

My visit to Sunflower Bakery and Cafe was a pleasant surprise. I found myself solo downtown the week of Thanksgiving. On my walkabout, I decided to try this place out. The smoked salmon eggs were tasty and fresh! I ordered a Bloody Mary, which was...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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CHRISTY L, Public Relations Manager at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thanks that's great to hear! We're happy you found us during your trip & enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again the next time you are in Galveston!

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Sunday Brunch in Galveston

Although a little crowded there is a gift shop to browse while waiting, and staff accommodated our family of 5 plus baby with minimal wait time. The menu selection is excellent, with healthy options such as a grilled salmon, poached eggs, spinach and avocado entree,...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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CHRISTY L, Public Relations Manager at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

We're glad that you and your family liked everything! We're always happy to make a family outing even better, and we'll look forward to your next visit.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Decided to try the Sunflower

Decided to try the Sunflower Bakery for our last day in Galveston. Checked the reviews, so after leaving the Tremont Hotel, it was only a short drive. We got there early, which was lucky, because it filled up fast. I decided on the eggs Benedict...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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CHRISTY L, Public Relations Manager at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you! We're always glad to hear that our customers liked everything overall, and we will look forward to your next visit to the Island!

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
Best Breakfast in Galveston!!

Loved this place. Get there early on a weekend & expect huge helpings with fresh ingredients & made from scratch. Loved the pancakes, bread, & potatoes. Very little grease. The baked goods are the best in Galveston. I have never had better frosted brownies. Lots...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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CHRISTY L, Public Relations Manager at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

We're happy to hear that you liked everything! We always strive to make sure that everything we make meets our high standards, so we're always happy to hear that our customers liked every bite. We will look forward to your next visit!

Reviewed 3 weeks ago
This Place is amazing!

So this place is a little tradition when my friends and I go to Galveston for the day. We leave early so we can do brunch at this amazing cafe. Cannot say enough good things about their food. I have never had a bad dish...More

Date of visit: September 2019
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CHRISTY L, Public Relations Manager at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

We're so happy to hear that we've become a tradition Lee! We love what we do, and we're happy to hear that you've enjoyed everything we made. We will look forward to seeing you again soon!

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
Good Brunch

The wait looked daunting but wasn't bad at all. Got in and really enjoyed our breakfast! The corn beef hash was really good - Mango mamosa topped it off well. Our server was more matter of fact than friendly, but did a good job. The...More

Date of visit: November 2019
Thank Mark A
CHRISTY L, Public Relations Manager at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thanks, Mark! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your breakfast & mimosa! We hope you will join us again soon.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
Awesome breakfast

A very busy place. We had to wait about 20 minutes to get seated, but it was worth the wait. The food and service were excellent. I decide to try something a little different and was a little nervous about trying the crab omelet, but...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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CHRISTY L, Public Relations Manager at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

That is great to hear! We're glad that you chose to be a little adventurous and try our amazing crab omelet! We hope that you will stop by again soon!

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Scenic618088
May 29, 2017|
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Response from ganta07 | Reviewed this property |
Probably before 9:00AM. I was there on a Monday in October so it wasn't that crowded.
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yemisi a
June 6, 2016|
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Response from Sandy S | Reviewed this property |
I think that Sunflower will customize a cake, if by that you mean decorating one for a special occasion. Pattycakes, a couple of blocks away and also on 14th Street, does customized cakes. Both bakeries are good.
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Trinidad Y
January 15, 2015|
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Response from Texas_Travel_1 | Reviewed this property |
Sorry, I ate their baked goods, not the soup.
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