Earth to Mars isn’t just a coffee spot—it’s where fresh breakfast, lunch, and coffee come together with care. Now offering custom catering, perfect for holidays, gatherings, or any moment worth sharing.
📍 3302 Canal St
@earthtomars3302
Tucked inside Headquarters at 3302 Canal,
Earth to Mars Cafe is quietly serving some of the freshest breakfast and lunch in Second Ward.
Led by Chef Mars Wasterval—who’s cooked everywhere from Mexico City to Australia, Ireland, and right here in Houston (MFA & Brasserie 19)—the menu blends global experience with simple, thoughtful ingredients.
Among the most popular dishes at Earth to Mars are the turkey wrap, avocado toast, and rotating daily plates and sandwiches, all made fresh and priced accessibly.
“Earth” isn’t just a name—it reflects the ingredients. Many come straight from the on-site garden or Blackwood Land. Think vibrant greens, fresh herbs, and seasonal produce in every bite.
A visit here feels easy, welcoming, and genuinely local.
And if you’re lucky, barista Kirin Herbert might even sing your favorite Michael Jackson song. She knows them all 🤭
@earthtomars3302@blackwoodland
📍 3302 Canal St.
🕓 Mon–Fri | 9AM–5PM
#earthtomarscafe #secondwardhouston #hiddengemshouston #houstoncafe eatlocalhousto
📣 Last show // NEW LOCATION!
😎 Due to scheduling issue from our previous venue, Reckless Comedy is heading to Headquarters for our final show!
🔥 Join us for another HOT night of Houston’s finest improv.
💜 The show will still start at 7:30p with beer and wine for purchase starting at 7p.
🚗 Parking is available out front and in the gravel. lot next to the building.
🥳 So come join us for the last show before our new home opens. See you Saturday.
📍 Headquarters 3302 Canal Street
🍺 7:00p
🎭 7:30p
🎟️ link in bio
A list of East End weekend recommendations.
Pictured: Street to Kitchen.
Neighbors Pizza Bar was also included among recommended dining spots.
The author Clayton Maxwell was blown away by the Coronation Theater improv club, comparing it favorably to Second City in Chicago.
Wanderstay Boutique Hotel is listed as a place to stay.
The online version of the article also recommends the Plant House Airbnb.
Other East End mentions in the article include:
Champ Burger, Ninfa’s on Navigation,
Las Perras Cafe, Segundo Coffee Lab, the Ironworks, Super Happy Fun Land and Harrisburg Country Club.
@neighborshtx@wanderstayboutiquehotel@planthouselove@lasperrascafe@segundo_lab@superhappyfunlandhouston
A ton of East End places were mentioned in the article including these six pictured:
(Clockwise from top left:)
A farmers market; D&W Lounge; Cochinita & Co; skateboarding at the Burg; Voodoo Queen Daiquiri Dive; Street to Kitchen’s Benchawan Jabthong Painter, Graham Painter and their dog Kitty.
@cochinitaco@daiquiridive@streettokitchen
Texas Monthly writer Clayton Maxwell had high praise for the List where she danced on Salsa night inside the List’s charming Room 808.
📍201 Roberts St.
@wethelist_
#houstonbusiness #secondwardhouston #texasmonthly #wethelist #houstonlocal
Texas Monthly loves the East End and especially Second Ward.
In a travel story in the current April issue titled “The East End’s Era” the magazine states,
“Take just a few steps into this kinetic and exciting section of the city and you might take an epic turn.”
A weekend the East End reveals one surprise after another, according to its author Clayton Maxwell.
@texasmonthly
#secondwardhouston #texasmonthly #houstonneighborhoods #houstonbusiness #houstonlocal
Street to Kitchen continues to earn its place as one of Houston’s most talked-about dining rooms, where bold, authentic Thai flavors meet a space full of life.
As Family Trends puts it, “the room hums with the kind of energy that only happens when a restaurant genuinely earns its popularity,” pairing “exciting” and “deeply satisfying” dishes with an atmosphere that keeps people coming back.
Michelin-recognized and led by Chef G, 2023 James Beard “Best Chef: Texas” winner, alongside Graham Painter, Street to Kitchen stands as a staple in Second Ward - rooted in flavor, community, and intention.
Recently, the restaurant has also made headlines for giving back, donating hundreds of meals to unpaid TSA workers.
Read the full article:
/authentic-thai-flavors-and-michelin-recognition-keep-this-texas-restaurant-busy/
📍3401 Harrisburg Blvd
@streettokitchen
#HoustonEats #SecondWard #thaifood #MichelinGuide #eatlocalhouston
“Community” is a word a lot of people say, but Andrea of @lasperrascafe lives it. Every day, she’s creating space for people to live, breathe, dance, create, and gather in Houston’s East End.
Now, she’s inviting that same community to step in as true Regulars through her @numarket.co campaign. Buying in means more of what you love (with 120% back in credits), and more room for Andrea and her team to grow— like expanding their menu with a food truck.
We believe the best parts of a neighborhood happen in person. It’s where connections are made, where businesses thrive, and where your dollars go further.
That’s why NuMarket credits are meant to be used face-to-face, right where community actually happens and it means a lot to work with businesses like @lasperrascafe who just get that.
Time’s almost up to grab your Las Perras credits. Head to the link in bio to buy in, show up in person, and be part of what she’s building! 💪
Las Perras, a day to night specialty cafe and bar, is Latina-owned and rooted in liberation.
Founded on the principles of resilience, creativity and community, the cafe offers a welcoming gathering space where coffee meets culture.
It now features crafted cocktails through its after-hours program, Copitas.
@lasperrascafe
📍3401 Harrisburg Blvd Suite J
🕐 8AM - 11PM (Sun-Thur) 8AM - 12AM (Fri-Sat)
#LasPerrasCafe #LatinaOwnedBusiness #SupportLatinaBusiness
#houstoncoffee #htxcoffee
Champ Burger has been a Second Ward legend since 1963, loved by people from all walks of life. More than just a burger spot, it’s a true third place, where neighbors gather and community runs deep.
During Día de los Muertos, people even bring offerings here, a sign of how much this place means to the neighborhood.
For Ernie Mercado, Champ Burger has been part of life since elementary school (Annunciation Catholic School) , when he first started coming here with his friend Chris Saladino — now the owner. Most days you’ll still find Saladino at the window as the lunchtime crowd lines up outside.
📍 304 Sampson St
🕚 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
🗓️ Open everyday except weekends/holiday
#ChampBurger #SecondWard #SecondWardHouston #EastEndHouston #HoustonEats
#HoustonFoodScene #HoustonFoodie #HTXFood #HTXEats #HoustonRestaurants
#HoustonHistory #HTXHistory #HoustonNeighborhoods #SupportLocalHouston
#HoustonCommunity #EastEndCulture
