First Ward

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About this Neighborhood

One of Houston's four original wards from 1840, the First Ward has grown into a creative, walkable pocket inside the 610 Loop near Buffalo Bayou. Twenty-four restaurants earn a 4.7 Yelp average across more than 4,100 reviews, with three coffee shops and eleven parks anchoring the historic streets. The scene is arts-and-food forward: ChopnBlok at POST Market for West African flavors, Henderson & Kane as the neighborhood grocery-and-deli, and Aiko for something refined. Foursquare tastes lean bars, art galleries, a brewery and coffee shops, with French, Mexican and burger options rounding it out.