Schnipper's Quality Soups

Restaurant · Upper East Side

Schnipper's Quality Soups

Restaurant · Upper East Side

849 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065

Highlights

Schnipper's Quality Soups serves up nostalgic favorites in a classic luncheonette style, dishing out hearty daily specials that are perfect for the chilly NYC vibe.

849 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065 Get directions

schnippersqualitysoups.com

@schnippersqualitysoups

$10–20

@infatuation

"Opened just in time for another sustained batch of cold air, Schnipper’s Quality Soups is from the family that originally founded Hale & Hearty (they sold it before it closed in 2022). Schnipper’s is in the original Hale & Hearty location on the UES, and they serve daily soups like chicken and vegetable, specials like chicken and sausage jambalaya, and simple sandwiches that cost $6 when paired with any soup." - will hartman, bryan kim

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@eater

"Hale and Hearty’s founders (who also own the fast-food joint Schnipper’s) have returned to soup. They’ve opened a counter-service spot that ladles up a similar spirit as when they first launched the chain uptown. Soups like tomato-cheddar, chicken-sausage jambalaya, or spinach-artichoke cheddar are served in kettles in a glass case (daily flavors are announced on their Instagram and there are vegan and gluten-free options). Prices remain reasonable: at the low end, they start at $4.50 for an eight-ounce small. The thing about a chain-in-the-making soup spot is the entire appeal is its proximity. This is not a destination to travel to because it is not meant to be. But for those who work and live nearby (it’s right near Hunter College), it fills a void in much of the current lunch fray." - Eater Staff

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@eater

"A soup shop styled like an old-school luncheonette." - Emma Orlow

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@infatuation

"Schnipper’s Quality Soups is from the family that originally founded Hale & Hearty (they sold it before it closed in 2022). Schnipper’s is in the original Hale & Hearty location on the Upper East Side, and they serve daily soups like chicken and vegetable, specials like chicken and sausage jambalaya, and simple sandwiches that cost $6 when paired with any soup. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

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@eater

"Schnipper’s Quality Soups, founded by Andrew and Jonathan Schnipper, is opening at 849 Lexington Avenue, near East 64th Street on the Upper East Side. The restaurant will offer around six soups, including an alphabet option, with rotating specials. The founders focus on catering to current dietary restrictions and flavor profiles, indicating a shift compared to the 90s." - Emma Orlow

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Mark S.

Google

Soups and sandwiches are great. Service….hit or miss. I’ve gone twice now, and first visit the cashier was looking away the whole time and did not say thank you or your welcome after I paid , tipped, and said thank you. The second went the worker (might have been the same person) didn’t greet me or look at me at all. She then yawned into her hand (without gloves) then proceeded to handle the soup coupe lid and and spoon. I was kinda grossed out and didn’t end up eating the soup. I did eat my half and half. The cashier was friendly and said thank you. I will most likely peak inside to see who’s working before going back. EDIT: been back two more times. Much better. Food was again great and everyone was professional and attentive.

Ernie Searle

Google

We all miss Hale & Hearty Soups, and we even miss the "Soup-Nazi", but I bring you good tidings of great joy: Schnipper's Quality Soups is here ! ! ! We had the Corn Chowder with Smokey Bacon and the Shrimp Bisque, and both were excellent ! ! ! The accompanying bread was generous slices of baguette. We WILL be returning to try many more selections.

Melissa Seligmann

Google

Welcome home. I was a die hard Hale and Hearty girl. They are bringing back the classics. Very tasty. My only ask - please make the vegetarian soups (ie cream of wild mushroom, tomato cheddar, spinach/artichoke/cheddar, etc) vegetarian! Does chicken stock really make it that much better? I’d eat here every day if I could eat more soups:)

Nour Idriss

Google

The soups are delicious, reasonably priced and there's a great daily variety. The staff is very nice and you can have a taste before ordering. The 4 stars are only because the tasting cups are plastic and I think they can have a more sustainable option.

Google

Love that H &H should recipes were not messed with and are back again in NYC!

Steven M

Google

1st time here. Great soup, but forgot to give me my sandwich (which I paid for) and didn't realize until I got home. Not too happy about it, but soup was delicious. Hoping to get a refund for the missing sandwich. Tried calling, but no phone number is provided, so I sent an email.

Robin Hibbler

Google

I am still crying with the Loss of H&H. I am so happy about this place. To the owners please, please do not leave again. Please add my favorite Chicken Tortilla. the city is at a loss without this soup. I can't wait to order my quarts for my weekly lunch prep. Thank you for coming back. Yes no more canned soup that had been on the shelf for a year plus.

Meghan McGowan

Google

Edit: Schnippers responded so quickly and refunded the missing item! Also have said they will include a phone number on future receipts! I was so excited to order from Schnippers after hearing about the hale and hearty connection! Unfortunately not sure if I will order again. Our delivery was left at the incorrect building, which I was luckily able to find with the help of my sweet doorman. Once I was able to locate the order, I found that items were missing. There is no number to contact for either the delivery business or for the restaurant. Like somebody else commented I sent an email to receive a refund so hopefully Schnippers can make this right. The soup we did receive was delicious, I would like to order again but if the service isn’t corrected it’s not worth it.