Soup Spoon Café

Met friends for breakfast on Saturday. Cozy place to meet on a cold January morning. The Santiago Benny was soooo good. Nice little kick, great flavor, highly recommend. It’s new on the menu and very much worth a try. We stayed and talked a little too long but the waitress was kind about letting us know she had a reservation coming in.

For a place with such a solid menu and the unique option of a soup flight, I truly hoped for a better experience with the staff. When we walked in, several servers and even the bartender passed us without any acknowledgment for about ten minutes. Eventually, someone approached us only to tell us to sit and wait longer for a table. Once we were seated, our waitress took our drink order right away, but then disappeared for another ten minutes. To be fair, she seemed to be the only one actively engaging with any tables, so it was clear she was overwhelmed. When our drinks finally arrived—brought out by the manager—we asked if we could place our order. The response was hesitant until I explained that we had already waited quite a while without any communication and were hoping to get things moving. We were told the restaurant gets busy and they clear tables as quickly as they can, which is completely understandable. Still, we felt invisible for the first 30 minutes we were in the building, well before ever ordering. Our waitress did eventually apologize for the delays, and I don’t believe the lack of acknowledgment was intentional. But even a simple “We’ll be right with you—we’re a bit busy/short-staffed” when we walked in would have made a huge difference. Despite the rocky service, the food itself was excellent, and that alone makes me willing to give this place another try.

Soup Spoon Café delivers a delightful dining experience. Service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and efficient. The atmosphere is fun with just the right touch of quirky charm. The menu offers a wide variety, making it hard to choose (in the best way). Everything we tried was well-prepared and delicious. We left happy and already planning our next visit.

I ordered the steak & eggs...also French toast...Everything was delicious!! 😁 I wish I could've ordered the bread pudding but it was a little to cold in there for me. I don't like shivering while I'm eating or wearing my jacket but I will be back!! Host and my Waiter were very friendly and welcoming.

A place where everyone is treated like family and the food brings you comfort! Immediately upon entering the restaurant we were greeted with warm smiles and a great conversation with the manager/owner, who ended up bringing us a taste of Greek liquor! Our server was efficient and kind, constantly checking in on us. Food-wise, it was phenomenal. The seafood chowder was delicious and my seasonal pasta was super filling and overall a top pasta dish. Could not recommend this place more for a stop into Lansing, whether you’re here to visit MSU or are just passing through! It’s a place that makes everyone feel like they’re home and the food/service certainly reflects that!

Soup Spoon Cafe is a really interesting place! The vibe is pretty cool and the menu is vast. A lot of unique food options and all the portion sizes are pretty big! Eric was the host and he was a really awesome and friendly guy! Had a great time and conversation with him. He actually suggested Johnny’s Chicken and it was great! So much food. It’s basically two cornmeal pancakes with friend chicken thighs with syrup and sausage gravy. There’s A LOT going on there… but, it was really solid! Definitely a unique experience!

Seems a trend there to be sat on the bar side if you're alone, on one else was sat there. That being said the bartender/my server was super sweet and attentive.

Food and service are great for a place that feels unassuming to me. We went for dinner back in the fall of 2025, and again for lunch in January 2026.

On a rainy day soup is always the answer. I'm a lover of soups so let's go. There's plenty of available parking outside. We came during the week and it wasn't busy at all. Inside they have beautiful artwork displayed that can be purchased. They don't just serve soup. They have a full menu with a little bit of this and that. We ordered a cup of seafood soup and also a cup of the Philly cheese soup for starters. They also have the option of a bowls of soup as well. Shortwe ordered our main entree. We ordered the French dip and tuna melt. We also ordered the bread pudding. Everything was delicious and a special thank you to our server Kecia. Much love from Cali. Kecia, was our server.

Had the Korean Po boy, very good. Arrived around 11:30 am on a Tuesday, not overly crowded. Also had the chowder, very good quality. Place was clean and not overly noisy. Will go back.

This place is very busy weekday or weekend. We went on a Tuesday during lunch and did have a small wait. Soup and salad were great and I just love the vibes of this place. Mac n Cheese with chicken that my coworker received looked soooo good. A Lansing staple!

I came here because this place receives really great reviews from the Lansing foodies group. The staff were very friendly and reassuring... I almost ended up leaving but I stayed for lunch. I got the seafood chowder which was good but a little on the salty side. I was able to finish though... I got the smokin b sandwich was okay. The meat could have used some seasoning. I only ate half and took the rest home. My guest enjoyed the pasta dish. The price was very reasonable. I would come back to try something else. They have a very large menu to choose from.

You must try their DESSERT SOUPS! I've been to the Soup Spoon a few times previously, so I was surprised when our waitress asked us if we'd like to see their dessert soup menu. I'd never heard of such a thing! They had a few selections including a white chocolate soup with a butter cookie crumble, a pumpkin bisque soup with sweet whipped cream and nutmeg, and a chilled key lime soup served in a graham cracker bowl. I don't know if dessert soups are their invention or if I'm just out of the loop, but the one thing I do know is that their dessert soups are delicious! Six stars if I could!!

We ordered a ton of food for take out. The staff that took the order was friendly and we received our order with no errors. The Vegan Fritters were so flavorful and had a perfect texture we would definitely order these again. The Naan Pizza had good flavor but didn't hold up well for take out definitely something that needs to be eaten fresh. We had heard great things about The Seafood Chowder and I have to say it did not disappoint. So much flavor and they did it skip out on the seafood. My Voodoo Pasta was BOMB!!!!! I know you never mix cheese with seafood blah blah blah but it worked it was so good huge flavors. Definitely check this place out and we will 100% be coming back!!

- A Cozy, Friendly Spot Near Downtown Lansing We were visiting Lansing and looking for a good breakfast spot near the Michigan History Museum. While there weren't many walkable options, we found The Soup Spoon Café and it turned out to be a great choice. The menu isn't especially gluten-free friendly, but the staff was super accommodating. My daughter ordered the Build Your Own Omelette with bacon ($13.49) and swapped out the toast for a side salad. The salad was fresh and the vinaigrette had great flavor--nice presentation too! My wife ordered the Cherry Omelette ($17.49), which--despite the name--had no cherries. It's actually a seafood omelette with shrimp and a lobster sauce. She loved the blend of textures and flavors, and said the eggs were cooked perfectly. It came with crispy hashbrowns and an English muffin. I went with the Eggs Your Way breakfast ($14.49)--two eggs, toast, bacon, and hashbrowns. Nothing fancy, but solid and filling. The café has a warm, laid-back vibe, and our server was genuinely friendly and helpful the entire time. It made the experience even better. Overall, a great local find for brunch. We'd come back!

I came here while visiting MSU and heard a lot about this place. The wine selection is good. Our waiters were friendly. Food came out fairly quickly. The food was just ok. The bread and olive oil is odd because the bread is not toasted. Just smaller versions of sliced bread. The rack of lamb was just ok. It was cooked very rare. There was blood all over my linguine and that made it appetizing. I wished they had asked me how I liked it cooked. The linguine was cold so the cheese sat atop it. The kale side was really good though. I mostly ate that and sliced off the more medium parts of the lamb. It was rough though and hard to eat. I barely ate my food. The place is nice and inviting, but my experience was lackluster.

i never thought i'd see the day i leave a 1 star review but i really cannot express how disappointing this place was. i came hoping for good soup (i mean... their name is the soup spoon cafe) and a can of Campbell is better. I ordered the tomato basil, a pretty classic soup, but as it turns out it was actually a creamy tomato basil which is not what i expected. the texture was horrible, it felt like it was curdled but i confirmed it was the normal texture for their soup. the flavor was not at all like a classic tomato basil which was incredibly disappointing and the texture was unbearable. nothing else that i ate here was worth talking about cause it was equally disappointing. the service wasn't horrible but also not amazing. we were sat at a table directly across from the open kitchen so the noise made it very difficult to talk to my friend across from me. to add to the displeasure, i was shocked to see how expensive my check was for how little food we got and for how low quality the food was. overall would not recommend and never plan to go back.

Soup Spoon Cafe was recommended to me as a cool breakfast place with a nice vibe. We visited on a weekday at 9 am and it was perhaps 2/3rds full. We were seated immediately by a host and our server popped over a few minutes later. Waters and 2 coffees were provided immediately while we pondered the wide range of menu options. I ordered the Black Forest Omelette with a side salad instead of the toast/potato carb bomb. Salad was served first and it is a spring mix salad with shredded carrots and cherry tomatoes. Dressing was heavy and had a strong vinaigrette flavor but I liked it. My omelette was big and tasty. The hollandaise sauce was too much for my liking but I could push it off with my knife so no harm. Overall it was cooked perfectly and had a nice flavor. I stole bacon from one of my party and it was terrific. Everyone at my table liked the food. Service was astounding. One of my guests jokingly complained that her coffee cup was always getting topped off and she had to be a chemist and add sweetener and cream in varying portions. Would 100% recommend if our experience is typical. One note, Michigan Avenue is under major construction so access is limited to back streets.

Grabbed lunch here and as always it's a treat! Food was fast, and arrived hot. The waitress was friendly and helpful, giving suggestions on the menu. Pretty busy but that's to be expected that time of day. It was fun watching the kitchen work their culinary magic while catching up.

As my teen would say, this place is mid. We tried the soup flight (which you have to ask for btw). Clam chowder was by far the best, the watermelon guspatcho was fun, the french onion was solid, chicken noodle was steeped in sage (meh for us). Entries we tried (as recommended by staff) the brisket burrito and duck meatloaf. Both were just okay. The menu portrays complex dishes however in execution they fall short. The brisket was sliced thin and not smoked and a brown gravy was used that really over powered any other flavor that could have been there. The service was okay, we had to ask about soups and specials, food was quick to come out. Not a place we would visit again.

Very disappointing. When we first moved to Lansing this was my favorite place, but something has changed. Went here recently for my birthday and was very disappointed. Seating was horrible- A small table up against the wall, across from the kitchen and by the swinging doors going towards the bathroom. When we asked for a different seat, we were told there were none, but even after people had finished and left, were weren't able to have those seats either. Food was EXTREMELY salty and barely warm. If I do give this place another chance, it will NOT be for a special occasion.

My wife and I stopped in with her uncle and aunt as a celebration of Father's Day and just plain old family time. Uncle Den has already got reservations so we were quickly seated. The place was packed and relatively loud. Service was good! Our waitress didn't exceptional job keeping her drink, orders filled and general care. Our food was exceptionally yummy! Very eclectic, but extremely well-done! I truly enjoyed the voodoo pasta with shrimp! My wife's pancakes were huge! And that seafood chowder, delicious.

Casual with MANY options! The goat cheese points were LOADED with cheese. Yum! The stew is atop a delicious bed of mashed sweet potatoes!

Had an absolutely lovely meal at The Soup Spoon Cafe this week. The server was charming, cheerful, and extremely attentive. I had my SDiT (Service Dog in Training) and wasn't asked inappropriate questions or harassed at the door -- everyone was completely appropriate and let me enjoy my meal with my family. I asked for my French onion soup to be served screaming hot and they did! It came out deliciously hot! My husband ordered the Eggs Benedict and the eggs were cooked beautifully (this also came with salad, but he ate it too quickly for me to grab a photo). It was nice and quiet and I'd recommend as a great place to have a business meeting or a first date. Thank you!

The workers were very friendly, they had a few regulars who were dining when I came in. I was by myself but my server helped me have a good time. I got one of the specials - scallops - so fuckin good and buttery. I got the risotto with crab cakes next and couldn't finish it but it was also great. Everything is fresh and the menu rotates seasonally I believe

The spicy Greek omelette was very filling it was stuffed with items comes with bread I had sourdough with a side salad. My husband had the steak and eggs. He said his was great. It was busy we had reservations but came early and had a 15 min wait. The food came out pretty fast. They do have a full bar with all Michigan made spirits. They have the best bread pudding I got it to go. Everyone recommends the pumpkin cheesecake it was okay. The staff is very nice. The place is a bit noisy but not too bad.

We've had breakfast here and it has been fantastic. This was our first time for dinner, and we were surprised at the diverse offerings in their menu. So much to choose from. The food was good, but I would probably pick something different next time. The French Dip was just okay. Our friend ordered the Halibut and it looked delicious! The thing that probably brought this rating down was the pesky bug (fruit fly or gnat?) that kept bothering us throughout the meal. I'm not sure if it's because of where we were seated (corner by the service stand) or if there was something attracting the bugs into the restaurant, but it was unpleasant that I wanted to leave as soon as I could. We found out at the end of the meal that you get a free dessert of your choice for your birthday. That was a bonus!

Oh boy...I really wanted to love this place. My spouse ordered the chicken noodle soup. This dish was visually repulsive. She was brave she was and tackled the misanthrope. Not a favorite for my favorite. I ordered the seafood chowder and the "kickin'' pastrami sandwich. The soup was over peppered and that was the most forward flavor to my sadness. And, oh boy, there was enough pastrami to call a sandwich, maybe, if you don't love pastrami. I would call it Miserly Taste of Pastrami. Won't be back.

I'm really confused by the great reviews. The stacked French toast had a weirdly sour and salty taste. The hash browns were extremely salty and greasy. They also had an off taste which my son agreed with. His pancakes were well-done to say the least. I saw a few plates of food come out with gravy that appeared gelatinous. The waitress was friendly but wouldn't offer refills even though she looked at the empty cups. She did refill when asked. I would not go back.

Server was quick and busy. Pretty crowded for a Monday lunch in September. Had the soup flight and 3/4 soups were only okay, but the Hungarian Mushroom was delicious. Would probably visit again since the soup selection rotates.

Holy sh%# they know their way around a soup at this place. Soup flight was amazing - I just moved to this area and it was the best food i've had so far. Was crazy busy for a random Monday at noon, but can't wait to come back when it's a little chiller in there

Great vegetarian options. Lentil stew is one of my favorite winter comfort foods. Awesome salads and the menu is huge so no shortage of choices. Total gem. There is often a few minute wait but it's worth it.

Over priced, mediocre and pretentious. Made reservations, they made us wait 1/2 hour in an empty restaurant until they "had room" to seat us. Another time they were out of most of their menu items.

The customers were all laid back because the staff was so efficient at meeting their needs. It was an awesome thing to watch.

Soup Spoon has been a Lansing foodie spot for a long time for a good reason. Chefs Nick and Dean know what they are doing. I had to get the seafood chowder - my favorite comfort food. My partner did the Yooper Benny. My son ate a simple kid's pizza. We love the house coffee, which I think is Rudy Bag's. Our server was warm and attentive. I really like the renovated interior, including elevated restroom.

Atmosphere - 3/5 Service - 3/5 Food - 4/5 Price - 4/5 This is usually the spot I hit when I'm back in the area and looking for a good lunch. Obviously based on the name, their soups are the best things on the menu. French onion soup is my favorite and I know I will get a good one here. He sandwiches are also good, and a soup and sandwich is the perfect lunch. I normally go for something g different, but I got the Cubans this time and was slightly disappointed. It wasn't that the sandwich was bad, it was just not a traditional Cubano which was what I was looking for. Service was a bit rushed, but they were also crazy busy. I was also cold and there were many people wearing their coats inside. Overall, I know I will get a good meal here and this will continue to be a place I recommend for people when they visit Lansing.

We are so happy we found this little spot in Lansing while visiting our daughter up at school. They take reservations, which was super helpful during a busy weekend. We came for dinner, but they do breakfast and lunch too, which I definitely plan on returning for. They have their own parking -lot which seems rare in this area. Greeted right away with friendly staff. They had a great bar area when you walk in. It looked small when we came in, but it is surprisingly big when you enter! Our waitress was super sweet and she had been there all day- so shout out to our girl who was hustling all day and still friendly and helpful. We started with the baked cheese appetizer that my family threw back in about 6 seconds. The sweet blackberry sauce complimented this so nicely. My daughter and I did soups and, how can you skip soups at the soup cafe?! They were awesome. Definitely try a soup. I'll include some pics. We all had a different menu item- some dinner meals, some sandwiches. My children wished they would have stepped up for some dinner items when they saw our food as their sandwiches were not as exciting as our dinners. My husband has the Johnny's chicken which was huge portions and good- and some surprise spice. I had the pork schnitzel which I really enjoyed with the mushrooms. We will be back and are happy to have a new "spot".

Have not been here since pre-Covid. Wine was good. Onion soup was jut warm. Piece of some sort of cheese semi melted on top with a hard piece of bread in the soup. Not the soup I remembered. Blue gill entree was good as well as the spoon Pino. The place really needs to be updated inside.

We found this amazing gem on our way home from Grand Rapids this morning. This is a 100% must try if you are ever in the area!!. Everything we had was Amazeballs, I would not have changed a single thing. Our server Keisha helped me land on the Cherry Bomb-let, and the other dishes we chose. Not pictured was the Asiago Biscuit With Rosemary Sausage Gravy, it didn't last long enough for a photo. Lol But yes 110%. A Must Try if you are ever anywhere near here. Keisha (our server was awesome, and the food was next level good!!

Our favorite local restaurant (and we've tried A LOT of them). Soup Spoon manages to be one of those rare all-in-one places. Want a an affordable bowl of soup and some bread? They do it best. Sandwich shop? Yep. Breakfast or brunch? "Normal" or experimental? Need a fancy place to bring your date? All in the same restaurant. Not sure how they do it, but I'm just glad we live nearby so we can enjoy it for whatever mood we're in!

The Soup Spoon is one of our favorite restaurants. We ordered the scallops as an appetizer. They were delicious and absolutely flavorful. I was trying to decide between the lamb shank or rack of lamb. I ended up with the rack, and it was tremendous. I loved the Dijon sauce roasted on it. We also had the salmon. Which is a favorite of ours and it was moist and cooked to perfection.

Had lunch here today!. Loved everything! The location, easy parking, atmosphere, service and diverse menu make this venue a perfect eatery for all. Food was great! I hadn't been there for years and definitely going back soon! Next door to Fabiano's Candy is a big holiday plus!

Love Soup Spoon for breakfast! Every menus item teases your taste buds. The Blackforest omelet is my first choice. Their soups are really interesting options that seem to a favorite by a lot of people. When doing lunch my go-to choice is voodoo shrimp. A wow for me every time.

Slept on Soup Spoon for quite some time but after frequenting recently, I'm a fan. They are extremely welcoming and the atmosphere is warming and energetic. Brunch offers well thought out options. Dinner menu offers equally exciting and creative options and reservations are accepted should you enjoy getting gussied up but not taking yourself too seriously ;-)

I came with a large group of people for a birthday dinner, so I had made a reservation ahead of time. When we arrived, the wait was not long before we got to our table. We started off with the drinks. I ordered a soup spoon mule to share with another person. As I took the first sip, the ginger hit the back of my throat immediately. The person I shared it with agreed. I believe that they make the the ginger-peppercorn syrup in house, but it was way too strong for us. As with the entrée, I placed an order for the Mediterranean Shellfish Risotto. It took a while for our food to come out, but it was pretty busy around the time that we went. I believe that it took about 40 minutes before the food came out, but it wasn't a big deal. Everything was cooked perfectly, especially the risotto. The sun-dried tomato went well with the asiago cheese, as the acidity cut through the heaviness and creaminess of the cheese. The crab cake had a nice sear on it and didn't consist of a lot of fillers. It was delicious! The menu stated it having lobster in the risotto, but I don't think there were any in mine. That was probably the only con that I had with the dish. Since we had a birthday in our group, our server offered the birthday guy to pick a dessert that is on the house. He picked a creme brulee, and it came out within a few minutes. The server brought extra spoons for all of us to share which was thoughtful. The creme brulee was caramelized well on the top and really creamy on the bottom. It was an amazing way to end the meal. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was very attentive and filled drinks when they got low. He would stop by often to check on us, and answered any questions we had about the entrées. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. The Mediterranean Shellfish Risotto was packed with flavor and they didn't skimp on the shellfish. Overall, this is a great restaurant, whether it's date night or with a huge group of people. I definitely plan on coming back again.

I was in Lansing for the week due to the bar exam, and I stumbled upon this place while searching on Yelp for "lunch". My family and I were staying at an Airbnb nearby, so we weren't familiar with the area and were getting tired of having Panera and Blaze Pizza. Lol Enter The Soup Spoon Cafe. Let me start by saying that the customer service at this place is TOP NOTCH. The day I placed our lunch order, Lansing had been hit with a pretty bad ice storm and everything was pretty much closed. I had attempted to take my kids to the nearby kids museum and then to the state Capitol for some sightseeing and adventures, but they were all CLOSED and my kids were so bummed. I knew the cure to make everyone happy was a big, warm, delicious meal to fill our bellies. We made a pit stop to Five & Below for toys, and I called my order in. First of all - the lady who took my order was SO NICE. My son was in the middle of having a huge meltdown at Five & Below, and she waited patiently while I tried to wrangle him up, look over the menu, and relay our order to her. I think I even apologized a couple times for being so chaotic, and she replied, "No worries - take your time! I'm here when you're ready." Just so kind! We ordered and made the 5 mins drive over - the food was ready the moment I walked in! I wished we could have stayed because the ambience was so cozy, warm, and welcoming. A man with glasses and wearing a blazer handed my order to me, and we chatted a bit. I told him we were visiting because of the exam, and he was SO EXCITED for me being done that he offered to set reservations for me and my family that evening. That's how nice these people are - I'm telling you, you need to visit. Ok - but back to the food. We ordered the Naan Pizza for my kids to share, my husband had the Tuna Melt, I had the Black & Blue Wrap and we shared the Mediterranean Salad. The moment I put the bag in the car, my daughter said, "Wow - the food smells so yummy!" And IT WAS. The tuna melt has this amazing kick to it and the marbled rye bread was a nice touch. The beef tenderloin in the Black & Blue were seasoned just right and cooked perfectly. The portions were huge, so me and my husband shared our entrees so we could try each one. The salad was HUGE and so crisp and delicious. You really can't go wrong with anything you choose on their menu - everything looks phenomenal. All in all, if we are ever back in Lansing, this would be my go-to for all our meals. I can't wait to go back.

This lansing staple offers good food that is reliable and tasty. I've been a dozen plus times over the last couple of years and it always delivers big portions and tasty food. It isn't the most elevated of a dinning experience - don't expect surprises but if you go in wanting comfort food you'll be happy. You can make reservations online and if you're going in during the lunch hour, I would suggest planning ahead. I've also had great luck with take out - so if you're in a pinch calling in an order is a great option.

One of our favorite places for dinner. They go above and beyond, are attentive, make things right when they go wrong (which is almost never). Christian and Keith are rockstars.

I do not recommend breakfast unless you have aSALT addiction. House made corned beef hash had 1 taste-SALT. They did give me a discount on my meal. My wife's hash browns were covered with salt.

The breakfast I had here was so delicious that I want to go back as soon as possible. I ordered the Yooper Benny and wow, it was amazing! My sister-in-law tried it too and said she would order it next time she's there. It was busy but our wait for food was reasonable and the staff were really friendly and attentive.

I don't care for the greasiness that comes with their Bowls of stacked food... hash - eggs etc . Seating is also not too comfortable to just relax & go for coffee & dessert if they have any.

You can get a soup flight here! I love this place for that alone. 4 little bowls of different types of soup with bread? Perfection. I love the rest of the menu though too, there's a lot of good stuff, especially breakfast. They have outdoor seating as well and dogs are allowed. There's a big parking lot right next to it, so parking is easy.

The food was delicious and the casual atmosphere was very relaxing and pleasant! The servers were prompt and attentive! And we were with a group, and had no difficulty hearing the conversation.

Delicious food and ambiance! Lots of choices. Wonderful music which is soft enough that you can have a conversation with your companions. Very friendly and professional staff. Thanks for a wonderful evening!

We really enjoyed the seafood chowder and we also tried the vegan duo soup which had chickpeas and some greens in it. We accompanied the soups with pot stickers, empeñadas, and house bread in hope our toddler would take to one. We devoured the pot stickers and they were the toddlers favorite. The empañadas were good too but a bit spicy for the toddler. Then we had enough house bread to take some home. We wanted to leave room for dessert and we took on the bread pudding. What an Amazing finish to the meal!

Best brunch in the Midwest! A Lansing area staple. We go almost on a weekly basis. Love it!

Five star food, cozy ambiance and five star friendly general Manager & wait staff. Excellent food at a reasonable price, but the "service with a smile" element especially made for a positive first impression. We live out of town but will be back when in the area.