Soup Spot
“I keep thinking I will try new soups, but I just crave the Lobster, Salmon and Shrimp Bisque.”
“The line moves quickly, the soups are amazing, and the sandwiches are surprisingly great!”
“This place does give off a "Soup Nazi" type feel, but the people working are extremely nice!”
Soup Spot
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Best lunch spot in the area for soup. $6 for a large and $5 for a small of any kind of soup. They often have seafood soups as well as your classics. It comes with a piece of bread and a fruit (usually an apple or an orange). The soups also clearly indicate Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Vegetarian for dietary restrictions. Take out only, cash and credit accepted. There is also a punch card for a free small soup after 10 purchases.
If you check their Facebook page, they upload the menu daily so you can see what the soup selections are. My favorites are anything with crab, their gumbos, and their classic New England Clam Chowder. The bisques can be a bit salty for my taste.
They also offer combos to complete your lunch that comes with either a sandwich or side salad for $3 more. The sandwiches/wrap are pre-made fresh but kind of boring. The star of the show are definitely the soups. They are flavorful, well-made, and have the right amount of spices and seasoning. There is a reason why during lunch time, there is a long line of people waiting to get their soups. Don't let the line discourage you because they move pretty quickly.
This is my new favorite lunch place, can't go wrong for a $6something soup (comes with bread and an apple) that fills me up nicely.
I am slowly making my way down the list.
Class Split Pea and Ham – Of all the soups that I have tried, this is clearly my favorite!! I don't usually buy the same soup two visits in a row, but this was so good the first time that I got it, I had to get it again when I visited next. It is so smooth, seasoned well, with a reasonable amount of ham here and there (not too much, not too little).
Clam Chowder (New England, I think) – I love this soup! I think it is the perfect consistency, not too thick, not too heavy.
Boston Clam Chowder – My husband picked this up for me at 4pm after work. Maybe because the soup was from the bottom of the pot, it was a bit thicker than the other chowders, or maybe it is supposed to be that way.
Atlantic Seafood Chowder – I think this is my favorite chowder thus far, I like how there are a few pieces of salmon here and there. Again, I like this consistency, not too heavy, not too thick. Well seasoned.
Lobster, Shrimp & Salmon Bisque – This soup would be perfect for me if there was less salt. After every two spoonfuls, I had to chase it down with some water, no joke. My husband says that North Americans like their soups more salty. There were a few small pieces of salmon. Again, great taste, excellent consistency, not too heavy, not too thick, just a bit salty for me.
Bacon & Scallop Chowder – I enjoyed this when I had it, but it wasn't that memorable now that I am writing this review retroactively.
Minestrone – Disclaimer: I prefer my soups less hearty. This soup was a bit too hearty for me. It had a lot of other stuff – carrots, potatoes, little tubular pasta, cabbage, cauliflower, beans. It certainly felt healthy (healthier than the chowders), but I finished all the soup part, but I had to throw it out with some remaining potatoes, pasta and such.
Wild Mushroom Bisque – Compared to the other soups, this is like their "low sodium" soup. It was good, but I felt like it was missing something, like maybe salt and pepper, I totally debated whether to add it on my own. I've only had it once, maybe it wasn't seasoned enough that one time I had it… or maybe it is supposed to be that way.
A go to spot for those cold and rainy days. Love going here but each time can be a hit or miss. Sometimes it's just way too salty and sometimes it's perfect. My favorite so far is the Brazilian seafood soup but the last time I had it, I downed a bottle of water right after. 🙁
The large soup alone comes out to $6.75 which is pretty good for lunch in Manhattan. It's accompanied by a slice of bread and an apple.
Came here for lunch with the husband. He got chicken and dumplings and I got the lobster bisque. Bleh. Don't know what the hype is about. There was a line forming when we got there but they moved pretty quick. I (thought) I asked for two large of the soups. When we later took them out of the bag, it turns out that they gave us one small and one large. However they charged us for two large. First Bleh! When we got around to tasting the soup, it was just meh. My lobster bisque was pretty salty although if you eat it with the bread, it is edible. There was maybe two pieces of lobster in it. It has the lobster flavor but I expected more pieces of lobster. My husband's chicken and dumpling was pretty yucky. It tasted bland, like oil mixed with water but at least his has chunks of carrots and chicken. Pretty disappointing overall! I was really looking forward to this place. Would I come back here? Probably not, unless I really had no other options although I am not opposed to giving it another try. The price is right at $6 for a large soup, bread and apple. I can see what the appeal is especially given the price and good service. It is more like 2 1/2 stars than 3 but I rounded up because they do seem genuinely nice here.
Thank god a shorter line for these heavenly delicious soups. I quickly glance at the Soup of the Day. I ordered a large of the Boston Clam Chowder (White) because its my favorite hearty soup especially on the second day of Spring. Awwww how cute I feel like I am in a high school as they packed an apple and a piece of baguette. It's so incredibly delicious…lots of potatoes and clam meat. The cashier enters your phone number into their address book that way you can call in and get points. I gave him my number so I think that I got one point 🙂 You can call in to get their soup of the day or check online for their menu as well. Very good prices and you definitely get your money's worth.
I can't wait to go back for more.
These guys are great!! Genuinely nice people providing great customer service.
This place seems to ALWAYS have a line – but you don't feel rushed at all. The guy at the counter made sure I liked the soup that I tried before I ordered it. Gave me a second sample of another soup he thought I might like.
I ordered the lobster, shrimp, and salmon bisque which was a little too creamy for me and unfortunately didn't have many chunks of the seafood. I think I just got unlucky with that one though! I sampled the cajun bisque and that was a little better (should have ordered that one)! A large soup is $6 and comes with a piece of bread and an apple. GREAT DEAL!
Definitely plan to come back to try more soups. I'm too picky and didn't like my first one. I'll be back!
Delicious lobster soup. Creamy, not too salty which I feel can be a problem with seafood soups. It even had small chunks of lobster.
The customer service was great, but could border unnecessary flirting…
I like the bread and orange/apple that comes with the soup, though my orange was dry and very small.
If I had to rate just the soup, I'd give it a 4. The grade is for overall environment/service as well.
Soup spot is right down the block on 31st between 6th and 7th. A little store in between a diner and a park lot. There is always a long line but ppl are in and out very quickly. At first I was intimidated by the line, but today I really wanted soup… All I thought about is soup. Usually I would go to heal and heartys but my coworkers told me there soup is delicious and you get more for your buck.
Today I ordered Angus Beef Steak with Chili… After I tried like three different soups. They were all good but lots of creamy selection which I can't have. The two gentleman behind the counter were very nice and patient. They even have me a free cookie, which was very sweet of them. Once I looked into my bag I then realize I had an apple also…. Which they give it to you free… A large soup, slice of bread and a apple… All for $6.53. Worth it!