Souplounge

Very affordable prices for super home-made soups (they always have at least 4 types on the menu) which are like a "meal" with the bread and butter aside and the gift of an apple as a really touching idea in the "too sugary" 21st century for someone to give you something healthy, sweet and delicious and as beautiful as an apple, just to brush your teeth after a meal. A sweet and relaxed place to eat well. I recommend it.

We have visited SoupLounge in Gent and were very satisfied overall! The soups were delicious and fresh. There was a sufficient variety to choose from. The staff were also friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was cozy. It's the perfect spot for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal in the city center. Highly recommended!

A must-go when visiting Gent! Delicious, warm, filling, hearty veggie soup with fresh, soft bread. Very sweet and welcoming staff, making you feel home. Especially good after taking a boat in winter, very warming!

I learned about the Soupbar in my Dutch course. We read an article about Sordo and Christophe, the owner. I was deeply touched and felt that I had to visit it. It took me two years to finally go, but once I did, I felt very good there. The Soupbar is not a big place, but there is something magical about it. You communicate without words—using sign language, pictures, your hands, and body language. It is a very interesting and unique experience. Christophe was born deaf and could not find a job, which is why he started the soupbar called Sordo; sordo means “deaf” in Spanish. The soups are original combinations of ingredients, mostly vegetables. Bread is free. You can also choose sweet and savory small dishes, such as quiche, pita, and sandwiches, as well as coffee, tea, and dessert. What I appreciated most was the friendly service and the warm atmosphere, almost like being at home. Honestly, Christophe is so kind that your heart melts.

Great place for a budget Lunch in Ghent. You get tasty soup with various toppings, a bun and apple for just 8 Euro, and it tastes amazing

Best value for quick lunch. It was little cold when we arrived at Ghent and we smelled something delicious as we were walking by the bridge. We had large tomato soup and mushroom soup. It felt like homemade and so tasty. Bread was fresh so we dipped in to soup and enjoyed. Apple was a great healthy way to end the meal.

Absolutely fantastic concept to promote budget and healthy food! It is perfect for students as well. The concept is simple, pick your soup choice and you get bread and an apple with it. Great for a quick lunch break on a budget. The soups were really delicious.

Good soup, good bread. I loved the apple detail. A very familiar lunch.

A small quick serve restaurant serving big bowls of hot soup. This was just what we needed to warm up after a chilly sightseeing tour on the canals boats. There were 4 varieties-tomato, broccoli, carrots and cauliflower and there are 4 toppings you can add-meatballs, chicken, cheese or herbs (or mix/match). You order at the counter (kid, medium or large sizes) and tell them your toppings. The food comes with a tangerine and bread for around 8€ so a cheap lunch. Some seating upstairs as well which is a little less hectic. They also sell sandwiches but we didn't try them. Tomato seemed to be the best seller (also what we had) and a medium bowl (guessing around 2-3 cups of soup) was ample for me for lunch.

I got into town and hit the ground running (literally) with a 3.5 mile run. By the time I was cleaned up and started exploring, I was famished. Not sure why but soup called out to me. There were four options and I went with the tomato soup with croutons and cheese as toppings. You got a helping of bread and an apple with the soup. It was reasonably priced at ~6 euros. It was good on a cold day and filling. I'd go back and try other soups as it was money well spent. No frills to the soup and I appreciate that every once in a while.

One of the better budget meals I've encountered in all my European travels is this soup restaurant in Ghent, Belgium. This tiny restaurant is located right next to a bridge that cross the river Lys on one side and the popular candy shop Temmerman on the right with its distinctive panels depicting the works of mercy. Being a soup restaurant they have 4 different types of soups on the menu. The 4 soups differ by day and by season though there's always a vegetarian option. While two of the flavors had similar equivalents in English that I was able to figure out easily, the other two were explained by the nice woman on the counter. The soup that my mom and I got was "witloof" soup (white leaf aka endive or chicory), which we were warned had a bitter aftertaste. Luckily the addition of toppings such as parsley, cheese and mini meatballs dampened the bitterness. And for €5 you can get a medium-sized bowl that also includes two mini loaves of bread an and apple. Indoor and outdoor seating available. While it was a little chilly even in mid-August (Belgium was nearing the end of showers), it was an excellent location for people-watching.

I went here on a Saturday around 1145 just before the traditional lunch rush. There were only about 6 people in line when we got there, but it did start growing as we were in line as it got closer to noon. However, the person labeling soup was efficient and friendly. There are 4 types of soup, all vegetarian. I think they rotate, but today was Broccoli, Tomato, Green Pea, or Celery. Each soup comes with 2 mini bread rolls and an apple. In European fashion, take away is 1€ less than sit in prices. Which is fine for us. We had 2 large soups to go and had a picnic down the road for 10€ flat. Those large soups are no joke! Everyone who passed us kept looking at our soups in shock. The soup itself was pretty good. They offer free optional toppings like parsley, croutons and some kind of meatball. We asked for all of them and they really made the soup something special. Great location right next to the river and the oldest candy-maker in Ghent (look left when facing Soup Lounge and you will see two old facades that people a taking photos of). So: Great location, friendly staff who speak English, good food, and cheap. What more could you ask for in a high-tourist area in Belgium?

Great soup!! My tomato soup was delicious! The salads were great too! Great restaurant to eat at if you are looking for a quiet lunch, and not a big lunch! The atmosphere was very cozy!! I would definitely come back!!

Completely fine meal for a fair price. Choose the soup of the day for €5, get two buns and an apple with it - it's quite simple and nothing to not like. It's a bit too boring for me to want to go back. And oh, getting new soup bowls would be a good idea, as most of them are have cracks in them. Make sure to bring cash as they do not accept cards here.

Get the large one if you can because we got the medium and wished we had more soup!!! We got a tomato soup and zucchini soup. Both were delicious and the roll with butter was very good (roll and butter are just better in Europe) There's four different flavors each day and the flavor is written on the board. there were no english on the board but google translate always help and you can always ask the staff. We came here on a hot day in Gent and it was still delicious! There's plenty of seats (outside and upstairs) it might be a bit too hot upstairs on a hot day

Very delicious and tasty. Fast and cheap. Thanks! Four different soups, from small 4 euro to large 6 euro.

We came here on a very cold and rainy day for lunch. The restaurant was busy but we were able to get a table for our group of 3. I got a pretty large bowl of soup with two rolls and an apple for only 5,5€. It warmed us up and prepared us to spend the rest of the day exploring!

Wow I've never encountered a soup place like this one! They had a variety of soups and were efficient in serving their relatively long line of customers. For a decent price, you get the soup, bread, and a fruit. I got the spinach soup, which was quite hearty. My favorite thing about the soup is the spoonful of freshly chopped vegetables and the cheese in the soup. The process was like making a sandwich, but with soup.

The Souplounge (with its bright orange sign) is perched on the canalside next to a large Leonidas. This is a great place for a cheap, filling and reasonably healthy lunch. Each day there are 4 soups (of which at least two are vegetarian),served in the size bowl of your choosing with optional additions of bitterballen (little meatballs), diced vegetables, herbs and cheese. Medium size bowls of soup come with two small rolls and butter, plus an apple. There are other options of sandwiches and salads, plus a variety of drinks. Great on a cold, rainy Ghent day to insulate you from the weather. Highly recommended and a great bargain.

love the soup!!!! Tomaat soup and broccoli soup is amazing!!!! Love the bread! Yummy for when you're sick, have a sore throat, or just want to eat healthy! Come here you, you will love it! It's very inexpensive too!

Love this place I came twice. It's by the most beautiful bridge and part of the city. It's a cheap meal (5€ for a medium bowl of soup) and really wholesome. When you are tired of eating greasy fries and whole bunch of carbs this is a great healthy alternative to a nice lunch. There also wifi here which helps! I mixed tomato and zucchini soup which balanced the acidity of the tomato. Also they give you two little breads, toppings on the soup like parsley little meatballs, onions, and croutons. My favorite part is the one price of fruit like nectarine. If they give you an old one just ask to switch it with another one. Great for kids and families too!

Yes. A big bowl of freshly made soup, bread, and an apple for €5. Not fancy. Very good for the price. I was looking for something easy, warm, and quick on a cool rainy afternoon. This fit the bill. It's in old town, a block from town center/square, and next to a beautiful bridge over the canal.

4€! Delicious and quick. 4 choices each day. We got three different ones and they were all fantastic. Very local feel and not the least bit touristy. Also got a salad and it was extremely fresh - cucumbers, corn, fruit. A short walk from the center as well.

Excellent, no nonsense, lunch spot. You get a medium bowl of soup, two rolls, and a piece of fruit for 5 Euro. You can upgrade to a large bowl for 1 Euro more. The day we went, they had tomato, pumpkin, or celery soup. You can add toppings like meatballs, cheese, parsley, tomato/onion, and croutons for no additional charge. The soup was hearty and kept up full until dinner time. Love how straightforward it all was. Honestly, you can't beat the price or convenience!

Cheap and easy, this place is my go-to lunch place when i'm in a hurry and looking for a light meal. If it's nice weather out there's a lovely little terrace with a view over the cannon and the nice facades, but it's usually full.

Souplounge is teh awesome. You absolutely can't go wrong here. The day we visited the 4 soups were Tomato, Pumpkin, Spinach and Sweet Red Pepper. Ours (tomato and pumpkin) were delicious and all are augmented when served with additions of tiny meatballs, fresh chopped veggies/herbs, shredded cheese and croutons. This is some seriously good soup! For 4 euros you get a big bowl plus 2 rolls and an apple. Best lunch deal in Ghent fo sure. They also have fresh made salads and sandwiches. In a beautiful location unfortunately currently severely hampered by the noisy bridge construction. Don't let that throw you as it is pretty quiet inside and when that is cleared up you'll have a great canal side spot to enjoy your soup.

If soup is your specialty, I expected to be blown away. And, yes, I was. But in the complete opposite direction. It tasted and reminded me of canteen soup, with the difference it being overpriced. A no go!