Zoup!
28341 Diehl Rd,Warrenville, Warrenville, IL, 60555
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Address :
28341 Diehl Rd,Warrenville
Warrenville, IL, 60555 - Phone (630) 836-2400
- Website https://www.zoup.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Emily M.
Just a little update: I emailed the lovely people of Zoup to find out if their soups had MSG in them, as my dad tries to avoid it and he was interested. They promptly responded to me, and the soups are MSG free. Apparently you can find this on the website, but I either didn't see it or don't know all the synonyms for MSG (there are several).
(5)Jennifer F.
I've been here a few times for lunch (I work in the area) and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite places to go! They let you sample the soups before you buy it which is great if you want to be adventurous and try something new. Both times I've gone, I got they're pick 2 deal and it's very filling! Also, I recommend their Chicken Pot Pie Soup... amazing!! Only downfall is this place can be a little busy during the traditional lunch hours as the dining area is a little small. However, staff is very friendly and food is delicious so definitely worth it!!
(5)Justin G.
This place is cool. You can sample any soup they have that day and I didn't really sample one that i didn't like. They claim to have some ridiculous number of soups on their menu, but they rotate most out daily and have a handful that last a week or month or something. It's kind of like the 31 flavors of soup, but they have sandwiches and salads too.
(5)Max C.
This place is quickly becoming a hit with my co-workers and myself. I am not a person who orders soup while going out to eat, so the free samples before ordering is real plus. The place really emphasizes the soups; the sandwichs and salads are not as numerous. I enjoy getting the 4-cheese melt sandwich with whatever soup I feel like having that day. The staff is very friendly and the service is quick.
(4)megs g.
Food amazing, service bad. Only One cashier with large line. Forgot my order then gave me wrong order. While my friends were done eating their meals I finally got mine and all they offered was a cheap cookie. Not to mention staff was standing around while nothing was stocked and tables were dirty and not wiped down. I love the soup but very disappointed.
(2)Tina E.
Another franchise location opened in Warrenville late 2011. Located across from the Regal Cantera on Diehl next to the Jamba Juice. Exactly the same set-up as the one on Finley. The only thing they did'nt do the same was set aside the topping for the Pumpkin Pie Bisque. No one likes soggy pie crust. Everything else was perfect as was the Southwest turkey sandwich. You can check the daily menu online before you go if you have a favorite soup or sign up for for daily e-mails. Don't forgot to pick up a brownie on the way out!
(4)G Q.
Love love love this place!!!!!! The staff is really friendly and u can try the soup before deciding on the one u want. My fav is the cheeseburger royale. Its cheeseburger soup. I dont eat the real thing so this is awesome!!!!!! The lobster bisque is better than any other. Try the french onion in the bread bowl. Its not cheap but its fast and hot and delicious. It will be here to stay! Ginger
(5)Shannon M.
It took me much longer than it should have to check this place out. Now that I have, it's going to become a fixture in my fast casual dining pantheon. Their star menu player is, no shock, soup, but they also have a variety of sandwiches and salads as well, and you can get them in combos. Check the website daily for the rotation as to what's on hand that day. They let (and encourage) you to sample before ordering, which is what led me to order the crab and rice soup rather than the lobster bisque (which was good though ultimately seemed too heavy to me). The crab was brothier, had more textural interest and was also lighter. I got a cup of soup and half sandwich combo, with the Veggie-terranean wrap (hummus, roasted bell peppers, cheese and cucumber in a multigrain tortilla). While tasty, it was very...cold? The hummus was clearly refrigerated and could have been more...room-temperature (I'm thinking the way it's served at Middle-eastern restaurants). Also, the cucumber in it was cut into HUGE chunks: slices, but about half an inch thick, so as I worked my way down into the wrap and the contents started compressing after a couple of bites, the cucumber busted out the side of the wrap, causing part to implode. It would be much more effective if these were shaved or cut into matchsticks. (Yes, I know that would require more work.) Service was really friendly and helpful, and the manager was on hand, asking how everything was, giving some guidance to the other staff, so things were running extra smoothly, but it seemed like it would be even without that boost. So as you might have guessed, I will be back. Zoup is super!
(4)Michelle F.
On a gloomy, windy day in April--what sounds good? ZOUP!!!! My husband works right down the street, and the BWW right by here is his favorite. So when I asked where he wanted to go, he suggested Zoup. We were looking for something quick and not calorie-laden, and that's exactly what we found! We were among the only people there when we first walked in, and they suggested we tried some of the soups. Well don't mind if I do!! I got the chicken and garlic something or other, and that was REALLY good. I loved the spice of it. Amazing. I also tried the macaroni and cheese and the crab and lobster soup. Both of those were solid as well, but my favorite was definitely the chicken. It doesn't have noodles in it, just chicken and veggies. So if you're looking for a carb-loading experience, don't try this one! I paired it with the farmhouse salad, and I was on my way. I added a drink, and between that and my husband's combo (with drink) it came out to over $20. Seems a bit steep, but I can overlook it. One of the coolest things is that they have Sprite ZERO. I don't know many places that have that on tap, so I was way impressed! My husband's grilled cheese was good, as was his veggie soup. he finished it all. The bread we got with our meal was good as well. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It tasted really good dipped in the soup! Overall, I thought it was a bit pricey, but it was worth it overall. I will be back if I am in the area!
(4)Jen K.
The soup here rules, ya'll. I subscribe to their daily email list, which comes in handy in the winter when I'm constantly in the mood for soup. Day to day, the soup doesn't change much. But week to week, it tends to. I've only tried the soup, but I haven't had anything bad yet! Good recipes. The gumbo is meh...it's not real, from-the-south gumbo with a rich body and flavor. It's just spicy broth with rice. I'd stay clear of it. But the shrimp and crawfish etoufee is great! So is the lobster bisque and the chicken with roasted garlic (very flavorful, brothy soup...great for colds!). I got "macaroni and cheese" soup there one time...it was basically macaroni and cheese in a really creamy, plentiful sauce. Don't get me wrong, it was DELICIOUS. But it not soup. You can try all the soups there, and the staff isn't weird or finicky about it. They are totally nice and let you take your time deciding...that is, if the line isn't out the door, which it has been known to be during a weekday lunch hour. I steer clear of that. But the staff is always very friendly and will tell you their favorites. I think the bummer about this place is how much a stupid breadbowl costs. I ordered it one time and it cost $9. I'm not sure how. But this place has to be rolling in the dough (not to be confused with rolling in the deep, much like Adele does). Anyway, if you have a hankerin' for soup and you don't feel like slaving over the stove, letting the flavors simmer for hours, then come here. It's all hot and flavorful, and its fun to try all the soups there before narrowing it down to your ultimate pick.
(4)Silk W.
( forgive the voice to text review) Okay so my experience at Zoup overall has probably been positive, however, I really do not like the operation set up or whatever you would want to call it. I think the ordering system is poor but it isn't the biggest deal unless you're in there during a very busy lunch time. The things that I like the most about Zoup is the options and all the different types of soup. All the soups that I have tried are pretty delicious. I tried a turkey club sandwich and it was pretty good but it didn't wow me.. it definitely was not bad. The one thing about this location in Warrenville / Winfield / Naperville is the service is kind of poor. The manager or boss, whoever he is, seems like a nice guy, but kind of rubbed me the wrong way and just gives me a weird vibe. Again, this probably goes back to the ordering system anyway. You staying online and look at the soups almost like you're at Subway or Chipotle and instead of picking out your soup then you wait till you get to the counter where the register and order then they make your soup and sandwiches and salads. I believe this causes congestion and confusing with the young workers there. I very clearly said I wanted the lemon caper tuna salad more than once and as I am walking out I realized they put a sandwich in there. They charge me for the lemon caper tuna sandwich but they also gave me a chicken cobb salad, so I don't know where the misunderstanding happened. it is a very similar name so I understand but I clearly said salad two times. . It was just very annoying. When reviewing the order before I paid he didn't say tuna sandwich but oh well. Again, overall, my experience is good because the food is good. I will definitely return. I hope other locations are running a little bit better than this one and more efficiently forgive me for my for language arts due to the fact I am using the voice to text to do this review.
(3)Howard L.
They have quality soups and sandwiches here. They have 12 soups and you can mix em if you like. A small soup (seafood bisque) and half sandwich (I had turkey club on this day) came out to $8.80 after tax, so it's on slightly pricey side, but you do get the quality.
(3)Jessica G.
Pretty standard soup, salad and sandwiches. There are a lot if options, including pick 2 combos and get two soups with a sandwich or salad for a set price. I like that there are various sizes for the soup. I will say, though, that if you are using the Zoup website's nutritional information to track calories, the entries on the website refer to the smallest size. Something to consider. As for the good, I can't say it stood out that much. The Greek salad was not bad. My only real complaint is that I had ordered a Greek chicken sandwich and got the salad instead. It worked out ok but after talking to other people, getting part of an order wrong is a common thing. I'll probably go a couple more times to see if there are any improvements but for now, very middle if the road.
(3)Paulie P.
What a great concept! Love all the choices, very clean environment & extremely friendly staff. We will be back serveral times a week, for a quick awesome lunch.
(5)Kevin W.
I have passed Zoup several times driving down Diehl so I finally made it a point to stop, since I love soups. I really am glad I did. I walked in and saw the 3 menu boards and was a little lost for a second but the people behind the counter we very quick to ease the confusion for me. They explained how they have over 100 differnet soups and they rotate them in and out of the current lineup, even let me sample several differnet soups. I really liked the flavors on all that I tried, the most unique was a curry/apple soup. I don't remember the exact name but it was an experience. After my samplings I went on to order the pick 2. Which I do agree that their pricing seemed a little high to me as well for not including a drink. I went with the Chicken Toscana sandwich and the spicy crab soup. Was not disappointed in either. I can see going back in the winter for a nice hot cup of soup with a delicious sandwich.
(4)Barry S.
Zoup is fantastic. Each time I go there my girlfriend and I try a different soup "zoup" and they are all delish. They will also let you sample as many different kinds as you'd like. The sandwiches are great too. You would not expect it but the sandwich are so good I think they put potbelly next door to shame. The value and price are good too. Now that its summer I'm enjoying going more since no one is really there!!
(5)Suzanne B.
They never have any asian soups. Why is that? I asked the manager, he said sarcastically something like, "I heard your request, but that doesn't mean I'll do anything about it." The prices are high for soup and bread tastes like cardboard. Not enough seating for herds of suburbanites and local business people.
(3)Timothy M.
Zoup is not a bad place. It's going after Panera, Atlanta Bread type places. The soup is pretty good and the sandwiches are ok. Nothing to ride home about. I think it's a little on the expensive side for the portions you get.
(3)Brian S.
This place is in the same category as Potbelly ...good but not great. Nothing new, nothing reinvented, nothing that makes me say wow ...I like a little wow, especially from a newer establishment....is that too much to ask??
(2)Andrew T.
Decided to give this place a shot on a cold Saturday afternoon and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. They allow you to sample the soups prior to purchasing, and they have gluten-free options. They normally have a dozen soups per day and it seems they change them up quite regularly so this may be the place if you are a huge soup aficionado. I recommend the "try two" deal, where you get 2 of the following 3 options; half a sandwich, a cup of side and a salad. I ordered their chicken pot pie soup (personal weakness of mine), and their turkey sandwich. Both definitely had their way with my taste buds, and I left feeling satisfied. You may be spending quite a bit of money if you have an appetite of a bear though. I would definitely try the gumbo they offer here. All in all, a great place for a light lunch, but not a feast. Their tables are rather small/narrow too.
(4)Rebecca M.
I think Zoup is one of those places you absolutely have to eat immediately. The last time (and only time before) I had it, it had been picked up for a lunch meeting and therefore likely sat in a car and the conference room for some time before eating. This time, a friend and I ate at the restaurant and it was so much better. I still wouldn't give it 4 stars, and am even quite hesitant to give it a full 3, but I'm feeling generous. I tried two soups before selecting one--the lobster bisque and the three-pepper chicken soup (fancy name for chicken tortilla, I believe!). Both were great and I chose the lobster bisque. I had the "side" portion of the soup and I do have to say that I wasn't able to eat all of it. It was good--but it was losing its appeal after the first five spoonfuls. With my side of soup, I had half a sandwich--the chicken toscana--also good. The chicken was actually cooked really well--tender and seasoned. It also had roasted red peppers, red onion and provolone on it, toasted. I asked for the basil mayo on the side. All in all, I'm glad I gave it another shot. I'd probably come back next time, but would try a new soup. I'd definitely get the chicken toscana sandwich again. Also, this location was dead at 12:30 on a Tuesday. Odd.
(3)Bobby S.
High marks for being a truly different kind of place. If you're a soup lover, like me, this place will not disappoint. They have different soups daily, plus a few main-stays. I had half soup/half sandwich on my first 2 visits. Really didn't think much of the sandwich, but gave it another try on second visit. I've kinda given up on the sandwiches from Zoup. But the soups are a tasty alternative There is nutritional info on their website, but curiously it does not mention sodium content. This is a bit of a concern. Seems like an odd omission. What are they hiding? Maybe i don't want to know.....?
(3)Melanie P.
LOVE, LOVE LOVE this place! The soup and salad combos are terrific. I love that you can sample the soups and they clearly mark GF and DF choices on their menu. If you have a favorite, you should check the web site to make sure it is on tap for the day. We like the chicken pot pie, lobster bisque, chili, and several of the bean soups. I hope to go when they have stuffed pepper soup one day. I've heard great things about it. The cobb salad is so fresh and delicious that I don't even use the dressing. I love the French and multi grain rolls. The restaurant is always clean and the staff is super friendly. I've seen some consumers there being flat out rude to them, and they don't let it break their smiles. They genuinely seem to like being there. And I like being there, too. I have always wanted a restaurant to do well in this location and I think Zoup! has staying power. It gets so busy at lunch time during the week that we usually carry out because there is not enough seating. It's wide open on the weekends, though.
(5)Diane B.
My daughter and I went for lunch and we were very impressed with all the options. We each tried several soups from the sample guy, who was very friendly and knowledgable.. The girl at the cashier was friendly and efficient then the delivered food was fresh, good and we were able to make healthy choices. My only complaint was the "manager/owner" and how rude and overbearing he was to the staff who seemed to be doing a great job. He was overly obsessed with everyone "standing in their assigned spots" more so than just taking care if customers. If this place succeeds, it will be due to the good food and friendly staff. If it fails, it will be due to a manager/owner who knows nothing about good management practices.
(4)Manny S.
The soup samples are a nice touch. But to be honest the soups and sandwiches are not all that great. The food is kind of bland. I tried the Manhattan Clam Chowder and it was ok. The sandwich I tried was the southwest turkey club, I've had better. The place is a little pricey. In my opinion I'd rather go to Panera bread for a sandwich if I want something with the same concept but better.
(2)Christina K.
Oh man.... sooooo good!!!!! Here are two things that you may know about me, but are vital to this review: I am Cajun, and I loooove soup. Very few things are spicy to me. I can eat the XXX Black Label spicy cheetos like nobody's business. All things spicy, I can do. Anyway, on to Zoup! After lusting after this place forever, I finally got to go. It's an interesting set up, complete with samples. It's like a Chipotle, or better yet, a Soup Kitchen! Ey ohh!!! You walk down the line, asking for a certain soup, what size, and whatever else you want to order. I cheated and got the Chicken Gumbo. I couldn't help it! I rarely see a non-shrimp gumbo, which I'm not sure if it's technically a soup, but when it tastes that good, you can't really think about anything. Oh wait, I should have said "Spoiler Alert" because bottom line: it's delectable, AND SPICY. I felt like the Spicy Grinch, whose tastebuds grew two sizes that day. Oh the flavors, the gobledy gooks, the whoos, etc. The only reason I haven't gone back already is that their soups change daily, so I don't know when my beloved gumbo will be back. Do I dare cheat on my gumbo and fall in love with another soup?
(5)Nari H.
Came here with some coworkers for lunch and had a good time. - staff are friendly and attentive - SAMPLES GALORE! Ask to sample stuff and you totally can! - Pretty good soup! Comes w/different kinds of bread. - Lunch rush starts at 11:45PM (or at least it did today) - Reasonably priced and different size soups available. I'd recommend and would definitely try again!
(4)Jin Joo L.
Since they have a million types of soups... you never know which ones you'll be offered that day. I don't know if they have some sort of determined schedule. However, you can sample any of the soups. For sandwiches and salads you can mix them like Panera, where you pick two. Like a half salad and soup. That's what I did. Place is not open too late. I think we went in like ten minutes before they closed without even realizing. And then saw the closing hours and that they were cleaning up. They didn't rush us out as we ate, were very helpful and friendly about the menu. I'd definitely need to hit this place up again.
(4)Alison B.
Such a great dining experience. They let you taste all of the soups so that you don't walk away with something you didn't want an entire bowl of. And you can get any size soup with any half or whole sandwich or salad. Incredibly friendly and fast service, very clean, and excellent soup. Chicken pot pie was delicious with crisp, fresh vegetables. Love that they use what appears to be all natural ingredients. They also tell you the bases for each soup, such as which soups are vegetarian friendly and made with vegetable stock. I could eat here every day =)
(5)Kelly K.
Tried Zoup for the 1st time yesterday. Tried to get some Soup last weekend but they close at 3:00 PM on Saturdays???? Unbelievable;-(;-(...... Tried the Vegetarian Vegetable as well as Chicken & Dumplings neither are Gluten Free but it's OK. Trying to add some Gluten back into my diet. Vegetable was flavorful with a sticky kick! Chicken & Dumplings had these small PRE-formed dumplings but the brith was good. A little pricey for a small portion with a chunk of bread. I think I will stick to Jason's Deli Organic Vegetarian Vegetable or learn to make my own someday!
(3)B. S.
Great soup, sandwiches could be better though.
(4)matt w.
Nice staff, quick service, very good at offering samples for the soups.. the place has going for it exactly what it needs... keep it up Zoup! Soup quality is good.. I would say consistent 8ish out of 10 for the ones I tried.. My only complaint is, for instance, the pepper steak soup only had one tiny piece of steak in it.. but great flavor, lots of pepper.. also the lobster bisque is great but would love some more chunks of lobster! Prices are fair... will return
(4)Carol M.
I went here once on a whim with my husband and I was so pleasantly surprised by all the people that work there. They are just so friendly and nice! They give you unlimited samples of the soup and the soup is AUH-Mazing. It is one of my favorite spots to get some lunch with the hubby! I can't wait to go back for some more of the lobster bisque! Yummy!
(5)Burbalicious X.
Good, unique soups. Skip the sandwiches - they're not very good. Haven't tried the salads but would expect about the same (salad menu isn't overly exciting). But the soups! Really tasty, fun varieties. I've had the chicken pot pie soup with pie crust topping, a pumpkin pie bisque, tomato with feta, corn and crab chowder, etc etc. Nothing has disappointed. The rolls on the side are also very good (I always opt for the sourdough). The menu is updated daily online so you can know what's being served before you go. You can also taste any of the soups, which can help the decision making process (or make it harder!) Go for the soup, but I'd probably skip the rest.
(4)Bill C.
I liked the food, both the soup and the sandwich I ordered tasted good and I would go back again. The employees were friendly and helpful. However, $5.00 to $6.00 for a cup - as in, not a bowl, but a cup - of soup? So, a cup of soup and a sandwich (this is the full-sized sandwich, not the half you can get with the half sandwich and soup combo) was $13.00. Too pricey. The sandwich price was fine and seemed to be a good value - but $5.00 - $6.00 for a cup of soup...ouch.
(3)K W.
I went to Zoup! last night and it was totally underwhelming. Good concept but poor flavor execution at a price that's slightly higher than their competitors. I got the pick two which was $9.70 with tax, for a cup of soup, one extra roll, and half a salad, no drink. This is more costly than Panera/Atlanta Bread pick two options. The various soups concept was cool because they have 120 flavors, but different ones are available each day and they let you taste the soups before you buy them. You can taste as many as you want, but the soups didn't all look very fresh and several had the 'I need to be stirred' skin resting on the top of them, gross. I actually bought a Corn and Red Pepper Chowder, which is something I wouldn't normally buy, but since I was able to try it I did. Soup was ok but I felt it lacked a good amount of flavor, the name gives it potential to be something different but it was just average. I ordered the Loco Burrito salad as well which was not good at all. I got what would be similar to the Southwestern Chicken one at Panera (which is my favorite salad) as far as ingredients, but the execution was poor. The chicken was kind of slimy and not fresh tasting, there were very large pieces of red onion in the salsa which was not good, and tortilla strips were stale tasting. The dressing had an odd flavor and not in a good way and since I got my order to-go I threw it away and used ranch that I already had at home. I got two Sourdough rolls, one comes with the meal and I ordered an extra one as well since I love bread; the rolls didn't taste very fresh and were hard and kind of stale as well. The positive of this trip was the staff. They were a very young and friendly group and they were more than happy to let me taste the soups and told me what soups were 'popular' that day. I felt very welcomed by them and wished the food would have been as great as they were. I think for those of us who are Panera/Atlanta Bread lovers, we should just stick with what we know. I'm glad I tried it but I don't think I will make that choice again.
(2)Honey B.
It's a good place to get a bowl of soup. The sandwich was ok, not fabulous. Meh.
(3)Amanda S.
This was my first time to a Zoup! and I was really impressed. I love that you can sample as many soups as you want, and they pass it to you through a prison feed-hole. They have the combination of soups/sandwiches/salads and I think their prices were pretty reasonable. You could also upsize your soup for an additional dollar. I really enjoyed the mushroom bisque. I had that along with a cobb salad that even included guac! I'm looking forward to coming back in the future to try other salads!
(4)Derick S.
I really mean it when I say that I tasted the best soups of my life at Zoup. I liked it so much that I ate at Zoup twice a day for 4 days straight (during a 4-day business trip to Naperville). I also loved the salads...very healthy, fresh, and delicious. I absolutely loved Zoup and I wish there were more locations across the US.
(5)Krystal W.
Asian salad is my all time favorite meal here. I like test tasting their soups. I have enjoyed most of the ones I've tried. Staff is always very friendly. Aaron (one of the managers?) is also very nice and remembers the usuals. I'm docking a star bc they're never open! My husband has gone twice during their hours and they were closed early:( Bummed bc I haven't had my salad fix in a long time.
(4)Janine K.
I spent the majority of my day debating where I wanted to pick dinner up after work before going to class, as I teach at the DePaul Naperville Campus. I wanted to opt for healthier options - nothing greasy/friend drive-thru. After much thought I decided on this place. I used to work in the loop, and my co-worker told me about Zoup, but I never got there for lunch. I did notice there are two of these out in the west burbs and FINALLY got to one yesterday. They have a 1/2 sandwich/1/2 soup or 1/2 salad kind of deal - I don't consider weather in the 60s soup weather, and just wanted a salad, so I got the berry something or other salad. Salads come with a choice of bread, I opted for the multigrain. I thought about asking to get chicken added to this salad, but it was fine, in fact it was pretty good. I would definitely stop in this place again for lunch or a light dinner. I did stop in between 4:30 & 5 so there was no line, only two people waiting for their food ahead of me, but the service was fast, and friendly. A solid place for sure! PS - the bread wasn't stale either.
(4)Vasily I.
I'm a regular both at the Diehl Road and Eola Road locations. Most soups are nicely done and tonight (June) they have two gazpachos on the menu: a white and a red. There are always 12 different soups available, and you can sample as many as you like. Quality ingredients, friendly service, good sandwiches and salads, and plenty of healthful options. Zoup is one of the things I'll miss about the area when I retire to the Carolinas. The past few summers they've had a punch card, and you get a "try two" combo for free when the card is full.
(5)Danielle C.
We had a busy day at the suburban office and needed something quick to eat. We also did not want to indulge in the typical fast food grease fest- yes my coworker and I had a list and were checking it twice. It was rather cold and rainy and it seemed that Zoup! was the perfect candidate for our lunch. There were many people milling about inside, as it turns out they were all waiting for their orders. We were first-time customers and the whole setup was a bit confusing. Frankly, the signs could have been better done. - Where did one go to see what soups were offered? - Was there a special spot to ask for a taste? - How about the line, where did it start? Which side of the register? It was really hard to tell. Yes- I can be a pain, but... talk about a confused mass of people. Despite it all, the employees were pretty outstanding. They were all friendly and helpful. The soup itself was good for the price! For less than 10$ I had a full meal, needed a nap and had my taste buds tweaked! I had the lobster bisque in a bread bowl as I wanted all of my carbohydrates for the week in one sitting. Next time I wander out to the suburbs, Zoup will certainly be on a fast list for lunch. Especially now that I have their process somewhat figured out.
(4)Yusra S.
The soup here isn't bad, but it isn't great. I'd say this is a place to go if you're really craving soup and want a wide variety. It's not bad but it definitely isn't the best soup. The variety is is impressive and the fact that they let you sample every soup is very good on their part. The sandwiches here are amazing, though! I had a chicken Toscana sandwich which was very well made. I prefer the sandwiches here over the soup because the quality is so much better. Overall, I'd say Zoup! is a decent place.
(3)Melanie B.
Zoup. A plethora of soup choices. Most of the soups I've tried (and I've had a lot of them), I'd rate a 3 star. The cream of broccoli was a 2 star. --bland and mushy. The chicken pot pie was a 4 star. Pretty good flavor, especially with the pie crust crumbles. I also liked the lobster bisque and the tomato bisque. I've seen reviews stating stale bread. I've never once had that problem. Also, I've been there half a dozen times and it's always been very clean and the staff very friendly. While it's not a restaurant that I would think to go first, I'd still pick it over greasy fast food any day.
(3)Khalilah W.
For a place centered around soup I'd expect the soup to taste better.I've tried a few flavors and none were bad,but none were worthy of a restaurant focused on soup.Today I tried the sesame noodle and it was bland..it did have Asian flavors, but could have used some salt to bring out the other flavors. The salads and sandwiches are always awesome! Really fresh ingredients. My favorite is the turkey club its always on fresh baked yummy bread. The place is clean and the employees are nice,if this place was named salad and sandwich then it would have 4 stars,but its called zoup and the zoup(s) could be better.
(3)Tim K.
We stopped in for a really late lunch. Ethan asked if it was our first time, I guess we looked confused. We said yes so he explained how things work. We sampled a few soups and then ordered. We had chicken veggie soup and a combo of chicken pot pie soup and a tuna salad. With two drinks the tab came to just over $19. We enjoyed everything so we will be back. TIP: How to find this location. Turn in off of Diehl as though you were going to Buffalo Wild Wings. Turn right at the first driveway and wind your way thru the parking areas. You will see it on your right next to the Starbucks.
(4)Michelle M.
I finally got to try Zoup! and I must say, I liked it! It reminds me of the very yummy Soupbox I used to frequent in Chicago, although the soups at Zoup! are maybe not quiiiiiite as good. Service was very friendly and we were encouraged to sample as many soups as we wanted. The variety was good- maybe a little heavy on the seafood, which is fine for me because I love it, and the lobster bisque I had for lunch was delicious. There were also a few vegetarian options. Soup comes with a choice of three breads and I think the sourdough complimented my choice quite well. They have free wifi and an ever-changing array of hot, delicious soup- what more could you ask for?
(4)Sarah d.
It's the perfect weather for some soup so my husband and I thought we would finally check this place out. I loved that they had gluten free options available in the soup menu. I ordered the half-and-half plate; my tomato bisque was hearty with a little zip, and the tuna salad was fresh; was just the combo I was looking for. My hubby got the beef barley in the bread bowl and loved it! All at a reasonable price. We will be back for sure!
(4)Rebecca T.
This business is difficult to rate because even though the soup and sandwich my daughter and I ordered were delicious, our stomachs didn't tolerate them. The seafood bisque and the chicken pot pie had too much oil and cream. My suggestion would be to cut out the fat and cream, and make healthier versions. Not a repeat.
(2)Mary J.
I visited here on a cold and gloomy day and this hit the spot! I ordered the soup and 1/2 salad and the 1/2 salad seemed HUGE! The menu here changes daily, but you can look online and see what they are offering. If you're not sure about what to order, you can get a sample. This is a spot where your order at the counter and then wait. The staff was great, but the line could have been moving a bit faster. I was there around 12:45 and it was packed with a long line. There is limited seating here and once people are seated, they are not leaving very quickly. If you decide to go at lunch time, you might not be able to get a spot. I had a friend get there early and get us a table and that worked out very well!
(4)Mrs. B.
This is my favorite lunch spot! I love that you can sample their soups before you commit. I LOVE the chicken pot pie soup!!
(5)Robin L.
What I like about this place is you can sample the soup, and the service is over the top. However I rate the soup as only good, not great. I had the sourdough bread on the side, again was good not great. I'm sensitive to MSG, there doesn't seem to be any in the lobster bisque, that's a huge plus! I would go here again if I'm in the mood for soup, although I did find it pricey for what you get - bowl of soup, piece of bread (the size of a dinner roll) and a medium drink was just over $10. Next time I'll try the combo soup and salad or sammy.
(4)Thomas T.
Tried this place out of the blue recently for lunch. Typical panera/atlanta bread place. Unique soups though. Didn't know how to order or where to line up. They have the area where it looks like you line up, but people lined up at the cash register, so I was confused and just stood there for a while until the person behind the soups started talking to me. They give free samples so I tried the crab bisque and chicken pot pie. The soups rotate so you can look online to which soups they have on any day. Ended up getting the pot pie soup which was pretty good. Did the pick 2 thing and got a chicken toscana sandwich too. that was just alright. Had the potential but didn't really deliver much other than the first bite. Over this place is alright, just as pricey as the other similar places though, but should be a solid place since it's in a business district.
(3)Joe M.
This place is amazing! Service is great and the staff seems to want to be there. The owner Joe is always there overseeing everything and even helping clean tables when needed. I personally love seeing management/owners actually working. The soup is so good! I had the chicken noodle and it was everything you could ask for. Big chunks of chicken and tons of veggies. I also had a sandwich which was toasted to perfection. I can't wait to go back and try other stuff. It was hard to choose because everything looked so good. 5 stars all the way. A must try!
(5)Greg H.
Ordered for a few folks at the office. Botched order, forgotten sides, poor communication. The loaded baked potato soup had a metallic flavor and the french bread was doughy and under cooked.
(2)Angela P.
I met a friend here for lunch, and Zoup is definitely a busy lunch spot in the area. The dining area isn't very big; there are a few booths for 2, tables, and a counter with chairs. So if you're in the mood to sit and eat you should get there just before or after the 12:00 p.m. lunch rush. The service here is enthusiastic and very friendly. The menu was explained to us, and we were offered unlimited samples of soups. I sampled the macaroni and cheese. It's macaroni, it's cheese, and it's a little zesty, and I can't believe they made it into soup! It's very good, but I had a bowl of the lobster bisque. The soup selection is huge, and I really liked those that I sampled. I would definitely return to Zoup for soup, but I'd probably still go to Panera or Corner Bakery for a sandwich. The sizes are weird for soups. They don't go by SML, or Italian latte-like names, but instead soups are sized as follows: side, cup, bowl, and XL. The side is ideal if you order with a half sandwich, the cup is good for a half sandwich and a big appetite, the bowl is ideal if you just want soup for lunch. The XL looks like a pint of ice cream, and I'd probably only order the XL if I took it to go and intended to share with a few people. For a "bowl" of soup and a small soda (they sell fountain drinks in sizes, but the fountain area is open), I paid about $9.30. My friend had a half wrap, a "side" soup and a soda. She paid about $9.70. So be prepared to pony up about $10. I should add that you get a roll of bread with your soup as well. Also, nutritional information is available on the website. But I'm not sure what size soup the nutritional info applies to, so if you are watching your calories it might be a challenge to figure out how your soup cup/bowl/caldron/suitcase, whatever you choose, will measure up against the rest of our meals.
(4)Ashley A.
I had tried some soups and sandwiches from this place before from friends who picked it up. The sandwiches are not that good, but the soup was ok, so I thought I would head in to see all the kinds of soups they had. I walked in and was offered free samples of any soup I wanted to try. I saw the prices and saw the serving size, looked at the stale-looking soup and walked right out. The soups really looked disgusting, like they had been sitting out for hours and needed to be tossed. I don't think you get a lot for your money here either. Overall I feel this place is expensive and uncleanly. I don't like to see a soup station with old soup everywhere on the counter. I walked out to get something else because this just did not look appetizing at all.
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