The Original Soup Kitchen
Soup restaurant · Midtown West ·
Hearty soups like lobster bisque, jambalaya, and chowder
Hearty soups like lobster bisque, jambalaya, and chowder
"As advertised, The Original Soup Kitchen serves soup out of a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it storefront steps fromColumbus Circle. In an area that's dominated byfancy restaurantsand corporate chains, it’s a bit of a treasure. The soups rotate, but fan favorites include the jambalaya, clam chowder, and lobster bisque. Whatever you order will come with a fruit, a piece of bread, and an Andes mint, like a school lunch." - Willa Moore
"Seinfeld merch aside, the service at this legendary soup spot is actually quite friendly, and the food is worth returning for. All the soups are loaded with ingredients, so even a small cup is relatively filling. Every order comes with a large slice of soft bread, a piece of fruit, and a piece of chocolate, so you can get a substantial meal here for the cost of a fancy coffee drink. This place is takeout-only, so plan to eat in the park just four blocks away." - bryan kim, carina finn koeppicus, kenny yang, will hartman
"Yes, you’ll see framed photos of George Constanza and a bunch of “No Soup For You” merch for sale here. And, yes, you’ll still see the signs instructing you to have your money ready and move to your extreme left after ordering. But the service is actually quite friendly, and the soup is worth returning for. All the soups are loaded with ingredients, so even a small cup (most of which cost $5-$7) is relatively filling. This is the perfect lunch option for when the temperature dips just below 60." - team infatuation
"Yes, you’ll see framed photos of George Constanza and a bunch of “No Soup For You” merch for sale here. And, yes, you’ll still see the signs instructing you to move to your extreme left after ordering. But the service is actually quite friendly, and the soup is worth returning for. All the soups are loaded with ingredients, so even a small cup (most of which cost $5-$7) is relatively filling. Considering every order comes with a large slice of soft bread, a tiny apple, and a piece of chocolate mint, you can get a well-rounded, substantial lunch here for the cost of a fancy coffee drink." - team infatuation
"Yes, you’ll see framed photos of George Constanza and a bunch of “No Soup For You” merch for sale here. And, yes, you’ll still see the signs (written in 12 different languages) instructing you to have your money ready and move to your extreme left after ordering. But the service is actually quite friendly, and the soup is worth returning for. The headlining soup is always the lobster bisque, and they also have a solid lobster roll that comes with more meat than you’d expect for $16. All the soups are loaded with ingredients, so even a small cup (most of which cost $5-$7) is relatively filling. Considering every order comes with a large slice of soft bread, a tiny apple, and a piece of chocolate mint, you can get a well-rounded, substantial meal here for the cost of a fancy coffee drink. This place is the perfect lunch option when the temperature dips just below 60—but this is a takeout-only spot, so plan to eat in the park just four blocks away." - Kenny Yang
