Best soup
Steamhouse Lounge's beloved lobster bisque took top honors from readers for best soup in and around Atlanta.
YOUR PICKS
1. Steamhouse Lounge
You say, “I gotta tell ya, if you haven’t tried the Lobster bisque at the SteamHouse, you’re missing something……itz by far the best I’ve ever had and I’ve tried them all over the world…..huge chunks of lobster meat and a very well kept secret ingredient that separates itself from the others!!”
2. Souper Jenny
3. Stone Soup Kitchen
4. Bone’s
5. Breadwinner Cafe and Bakery
Tofu Village is home to some great soups, including the yuk khae jang (chopped beef soup, shown here) and our pick for best soup in and around Atlanta, the kal bi tang (short rib soup). Photo: Becky Stein / Special
OUR PICKS
1. Tofu Village
The AJC dining team’s specialist in Southern and Neighborhood Fare Jenny Turknett says, “Prepare to dig in and sit for awhile with the kal bi tang (short rib soup) at this unassuming spot in a Marietta strip mall. Don’t rush through this bowl of steaming hot broth or you’ll miss that it slowly becomes richer as you draw the tender meat from its bone. So rich, in fact, that you won’t look to the small crock of salt served on the side for flavor.”
2. Buckhead Diner
3. Souper Jenny
4. Bone’s
5. Wisteria
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149 comments Add your comment
Jen
November 28th, 2011
1:28 pm
Souper Jenny, of course!
gritsiam
November 28th, 2011
1:32 pm
hot and sour soup at House of Chan
Mike
November 28th, 2011
1:35 pm
South City Kitchen’s she crab soup.
Jennifer Harris
November 28th, 2011
1:42 pm
Souper Jenny for her gluten-free options, which are many!
mary b
November 28th, 2011
2:27 pm
the french onion at Bones….so good
loki44
November 28th, 2011
3:00 pm
Pho Dai Loi
julie g
November 28th, 2011
3:12 pm
Chef Henry’s Gumbo @ Henry’s Louisiana Grill in Acworth! <3
Belinda
November 28th, 2011
3:21 pm
The cafe at the High Museum.
Nicole
November 28th, 2011
3:43 pm
Broccoli & Cheese soup at Subway… on days they decide to make it!
diamond-e
November 28th, 2011
3:59 pm
try the sea food bisque at marietta seafood company on hwy 5
PJ
November 28th, 2011
5:15 pm
Anna Lee’s in Roswell
FoodFan
November 28th, 2011
5:39 pm
Is there any doubt it’s Souper Jenny?!
Nona
November 28th, 2011
6:06 pm
Seafood gumbo at the Fish Market
Lorie
November 28th, 2011
8:01 pm
Metrofresh
JDJ
November 28th, 2011
10:07 pm
Caldo Pollo @ Pacho’s in Covington. Home-made stock, fresh veggies, perfect in every way!
Outside the box
November 28th, 2011
10:22 pm
Souper Jenny is overrated and overpriced. Look past the catchy name and it’s really not that good.
French onion at Bone’s, Split Pea at Tavern at Phipps or Pho at Pho&Com in Roswell are all terrific
Tucker
November 28th, 2011
10:42 pm
Minestrone at Bambinelli’s (Northlake)
Ross
November 28th, 2011
11:20 pm
Stone Soup Kitchen
Ralph
November 28th, 2011
11:25 pm
The tomato bisque at Douceur de France in Marietta!
bob jones
November 28th, 2011
11:42 pm
Souper Jenny, hands down!
GerryS
November 28th, 2011
11:43 pm
The Minestrone at Carrabba’s — the perfect cold weather soup
Rabbit
November 28th, 2011
11:46 pm
Souper Jenny is outstanding. The turkey chili with four beans and red, green and yellow bell peppers is a family staple at our house.
Soup Lady
November 28th, 2011
11:51 pm
Sopa de pollo at Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker!
CyberSpiff
November 28th, 2011
11:56 pm
Minestrone at Olive Garden. Hot, flavorful, filling.
Dan
November 29th, 2011
12:21 am
I have come to truly enjoy the pho @ Pho 24 on Buford Hwy.
Dunwoody Dan
November 29th, 2011
12:29 am
Pheasant stew: 2 fresh roosters marinated in ceasar dressing for 24 hours; boiled off the bone; add cream of mushroom soup, baby bellas, organic corn, vidalia onion, green chilies, 2 fresh diced jalapenos,one adobe marinated jalapeno, mesquite seasoning, fresh black pepper, seared garlic, and uncle bens wild rice, simmer for 6-10 hours on low….
Delicious!
Audrey
November 29th, 2011
9:08 am
Souper jenny!!
Mary
November 29th, 2011
9:09 am
From Rainbow Natural Foods: Krissy soup (green veggies and barley) and their vegetarian version of Mulligatawny soup.
tee steve
November 29th, 2011
9:22 am
FEED STORE IN COLLEGE PARK
Aerated Tomato Bisque – Gruyere Toast
Ray From NY
November 29th, 2011
9:41 am
Cream of Onion Bisque @ Canvas in Marietta near Kennestone Hospital was amazing.
LynnATL
November 29th, 2011
10:02 am
nordstrom bistro – artichoke soup!!
Bhorsoft
November 29th, 2011
11:54 am
Just to get it out of the way – Campbell’s.
Chef Dawg
November 29th, 2011
12:45 pm
Subway? Carrabbas? Olive Garden? All frozen soup that they just heat up!! Come on people. If you dont understand what real food is then please keep your thoughts and frozen foods to your self.
Not Alton Brown
November 29th, 2011
12:53 pm
#1- Chicken Tortilla –Souper Jenny’s
#2– Tomato Basil and Goat Cheese –Souper Jenny’s
#3- She crab — Chop’s
Road Scholar
November 29th, 2011
1:07 pm
The She crab soup at Joey D’s is to die for! Best in Atlanta.
iron eagle
November 29th, 2011
1:10 pm
i am with Ross–Stone Soup Kitchen…. corn chowder…YUMMY!!!
Joe
November 29th, 2011
1:11 pm
Whatever I make is better than any souper jenny contraption.
ob
November 29th, 2011
1:14 pm
SWEET TOMATOES
peachtree joe
November 29th, 2011
1:15 pm
Not even a contest. Souper Jenny of course. Dad’s Turkey Chili!
Burnt Weenie Sandwich
November 29th, 2011
1:16 pm
Wrecking Bar
Sharon
November 29th, 2011
1:16 pm
Split Pea at Marietta Diner!
angrymeatball
November 29th, 2011
1:16 pm
OMG, Subway? Olive Garden? You must be the same person(s) who proposes Publix as having the best bakery. Could you be any more pedestrian? Break out of your common as soap-on-a-rope shell and actually try a few places with class.
Val
November 29th, 2011
1:19 pm
Steam House Lounge. Lobster Bisque!!!!!
pc
November 29th, 2011
1:21 pm
Mrs. Deavers!!!! Best vegetable soup ever!
Somer Skyy
November 29th, 2011
1:21 pm
OMG! angrymeatball & Chef Dawg marry me! My sentiments exactly….
Sunny
November 29th, 2011
1:23 pm
Chicken Tortilla @ Houston’s (served only on Tuesday and Thursday)
She Crab Soup @ Joey D’s
Tom Kar Kai Soup @ Mint
Hanoi Jane
November 29th, 2011
1:26 pm
Pho Bac on Buford Highway & Chamblee Tucker Road. Awesome Pho Ga!!!!
Pam
November 29th, 2011
1:29 pm
Doc Chey’s chicken coconut noodle soup
tomcombv
November 29th, 2011
1:34 pm
The white bean and truffle oil soup at FAB
Susan
November 29th, 2011
1:36 pm
The Rainy Day soup from Shakespeare Tavern. It’s catered, and I can’t remember the name of the company. Best tomato basil soup EVER.
Mark
November 29th, 2011
1:36 pm
Sopa de Tortilla at Pappasito’s Cantina on Windy Hill in Marietta. Only Pappasito’s outside the state of Texas
Sunny
November 29th, 2011
1:38 pm
I completely forgot to add the Cream of Crab soup at Legal Seafood near Centennial Olympic Park. It’s devine!
Jenn
November 29th, 2011
1:39 pm
Coconut soup at Surin of Thailand
Karen
November 29th, 2011
1:39 pm
Lobster Bique at Gary’s Bistro in Lawrenceville – heaven in a bowl.
Southside Progressive
November 29th, 2011
1:45 pm
Gypsy Soup at Sevananda Natural Food Market in Little 5 Points.
doc martin
November 29th, 2011
1:45 pm
Matzo Ball Marietta Diner/ Lobster Bisque Ruth’s Chris/ chicken noodle Boston Market
souperb
November 29th, 2011
1:48 pm
I agree with Val – Lobster bisque at the Steamhouse lounge. Awesome.
Soup guy
November 29th, 2011
1:49 pm
Chicken tortilla at Meehan’s Public House in Sandy Springs, they also have a soup special lately of prime rib and potato. The best!
WeBurn
November 29th, 2011
1:52 pm
Houston’s has excellent soup. I saw someone mentioned the Chicken Tortilla which is my favorite, but they also have a good Red Beans and Rice.
Powder Springs Playa
November 29th, 2011
1:53 pm
Anyone ever had the Steak Soup at Cherokee Cattle Co.? Very good.
Chubby
November 29th, 2011
1:56 pm
The Breadwinner in Sandy Springs. Soups are the absolute best EVER!!!! Everything they offer is wonderful.
Andrew
November 29th, 2011
2:05 pm
R.L’s in Covington’s Seafood Bisque
MattyB
November 29th, 2011
2:05 pm
Clam Chowder at Spondivits
toorichformyblood
November 29th, 2011
2:06 pm
I’m not sure I can get over myself and go eat at Souper Jenny’s. Never been, but several folks here nominated it. I looked up their website and let me just say HAHAHAHAHA. Apparently it works like this: you pay $13 or $14 for the lunch “deal”, you cannot use your cell phone (great idea, can’t possibly be enforced), you cannot pay with plastic, you have to bus your own table, and apparently singing with the staff can get you a cookie. Must be a Buckhead “oh look at me, I’m at Souper Jenny’s” type of place. Too much money and work for lunch, IMHO.
Etain
November 29th, 2011
2:12 pm
MetroFresh!
pb
November 29th, 2011
2:14 pm
Agree with “toorichformyblood”;
Souper Jenny over rated and over priced. Went there once. Only one location and has “buckhead” snob appeal, Too expensive for what you get.
itsme
November 29th, 2011
2:17 pm
Bat and Ball pub on Johnson Ferry in Chamblee.
StaceyM
November 29th, 2011
2:17 pm
I know it is a chain, but the Sunday night tomato soup at Ted’s Montana Grill is the bomb, especially with a side order of their chips and dip.
msvelvet
November 29th, 2011
2:26 pm
African Peanut Soup (Thursdays)@ Sevenanda in Little Five Points
Black Bean Chili (Sundays)@ Sevenanda in Little Five Points
binski
November 29th, 2011
2:31 pm
Yes it is!!!!!!!
Susan
November 29th, 2011
2:31 pm
Any soup at Frank’s Family Restaurant in Palmetto….they are all delicious!!!
binski
November 29th, 2011
2:33 pm
I agree with pc. Mrs. Deavers makes the best soup, and her chicken vegetable is the best!!!!!
MS. F
November 29th, 2011
2:38 pm
Do you have to be a member of the Sevananda food co-op to go to their deli for lunch? I was just on their website and it looks delicious, but that wasn’t clear? And the Lobster Bisque at Steam House Lounge has always been my fav bowl of soup in Atl.
Nicole Rose
November 29th, 2011
2:39 pm
Wedding Soup at Capozzi’s in Decatur – the best!
NOLALady
November 29th, 2011
2:41 pm
Living again in NOLA and the only thing I miss about Atlanta food is TWIST. If you have not tried the soups at TWIST, you need to. They rotate several through teir menu. My very favorite is the North African Chicken…yummy!
Andy
November 29th, 2011
2:42 pm
Try the Tom Yum at Wild Ginger Chamblee.
Wendy D
November 29th, 2011
2:48 pm
Every soup I’ve ever at Baraonda has been amazing. These are all simple Italian country soups with just a few ingredients but delicious and filling. Baraonda is generally known for its wood-oven-baked pizza, pasta and panini, but these soups are well worth ordering.
East Atl Foodie
November 29th, 2011
2:50 pm
I am a big fan of the gumbo over at The Red Snapper on Cheshire Bridge Rd as well as the chicken soup at Taxco on Roswell Road.
loki44
November 29th, 2011
2:52 pm
Yo doc martin – the matzoh ball soup at Marietta Diner isn’t half bad but you should try it at Bagelicious on Johnson Ferry. I think it’s the best in Atlanta.
PooperScooper
November 29th, 2011
2:58 pm
Pho Da Loi II on Buford Highway.
She-She
November 29th, 2011
2:59 pm
Tomato Soup at Ted’s AND Panera Bread.
She-She
November 29th, 2011
3:00 pm
Loaded Baked Potatoe Soup from Panera Bread.
Suzanne
November 29th, 2011
3:04 pm
Carrabas Sausage lentil soup is the best…forget whether it is frozen or not ..that was not the question…
BIG RICK
November 29th, 2011
3:06 pm
I gotta tell ya, if you haven’t tried the Lobster bisque at the SteamHouse, you’re missing something……itz by far the best I’ve ever had and I’ve tried them all over the world…..huge chunks of lobster meat and a very well kept secret ingredient that seperates itself from the others!!
JimmyZ
November 29th, 2011
3:10 pm
Gotta say the Lobster Bisque at The Ridge in Cumming is pretty darn good stuff. So’s Bill’s Beer Cheese soup at Norman’s Landing (p’tree pkwy@400) though.
As I sit here eating a can of Campbells chunky beef barley, wishing I had anything but this…..
MRB
November 29th, 2011
3:14 pm
BoBo China, Lilburn.
Best Hot’nSour anywhere.
Well worth the drive.
CLEMSONDUDE
November 29th, 2011
3:14 pm
The Soup Nazi
MRB
November 29th, 2011
3:15 pm
Campbell’s Chunky Chicken and Dumplings.
Too good for a can!
Jeff K.
November 29th, 2011
3:15 pm
Not even close…The Fish Stew at 6 Feet Under…YUM !
chicken soup
November 29th, 2011
3:16 pm
Gyro Gyro greek chicken soup in Dunwoody.
Evelyn
November 29th, 2011
3:16 pm
“Rexall Grill” on Buford Hwy in Duluth has the best Vegetable soup.
cc03
November 29th, 2011
3:16 pm
Coconut Chicken soup at Thai Palace in Conyers or Tomato Basil at Town Center Breads in Covington
TimT
November 29th, 2011
3:23 pm
The Chili at the Blue Ribbon Grill, the black bean at Havana, or the Hot and Sour at New Paradise on Buford.
Yum!!
Judy M
November 29th, 2011
3:33 pm
Broccoli cheese soup @ Jason’s Deli!!!!
Ryan
November 29th, 2011
3:33 pm
French Onion soup at Brookwood Grill. Best in Atlanta!
Vee
November 29th, 2011
3:39 pm
O’Charley’s loaded potato soup…had some on Sunday and felt like I was in paradise.
Ed in Atlanta
November 29th, 2011
3:43 pm
Just like the eleven previous posters, I can’t think of a better choice for soup than Souper Jenny. Eat in or carry-out, the line moves fast. Always a variety, always vegan choices, always *something* that’s not soup. Oh, and they’re all well-considered, made from scratch, yummy recipes.
BTW, to everyone who names a chain restaurant, you’ve just boosted Corporate soup. If it has to be the same everywhere everyday, it’s never gonna be the best. Please, support a local chef in a local kitchen, you might even save some cash!
sam
November 29th, 2011
3:44 pm
sopa de pollo from la fonda!!! yum!!!
Gimmesoup
November 29th, 2011
3:49 pm
Maybe not the BEST soup but certainly delicious the cream of jalepeno at Three Dollar Cafe!
Ford's Poppa
November 29th, 2011
3:58 pm
I love the cornand crab chowder at the Colonnade and the kimche soups at Hae Woon Dae are great, too.
jayceeande
November 29th, 2011
3:58 pm
–Anything at Stone Soup
–chicken tortilla soup at Los Bravos
Pandora
November 29th, 2011
3:59 pm
Just for the record people..GUMBO IS NOT A SOUP!!! Please get it right!
Debra Brown
November 29th, 2011
3:59 pm
Breadwinner Cafe and Bakery in Sandy Springs without a doubt- all of there soups are the best!!!!
toorichformyblood
November 29th, 2011
3:59 pm
@Ed in Atlanta – I’m sure Souper Jenny’s soups are good, but I’m not seeing how you’re going to save some cash by eating there! Sounds like a good “gift card” or “business lunch” place.
Mark B.
November 29th, 2011
4:00 pm
Turkey Chili and Tomato Bisque at Breadwinner and even the vegetable soup is incredible!
Atlanta Native
November 29th, 2011
4:06 pm
Roasted Red Pepper Soup @ High Life
Clam Chowder at Atlanta Fish Market
Pot Likker @ May Macs
Q) Does anywhere do a good Manhattan Clam Chowder? My favorite, but nowhere to go.
Atlanta Native
November 29th, 2011
4:06 pm
“Mary”
Atl native
November 29th, 2011
4:12 pm
Steamhouse lounge…….lobster bisque FTW.
Atlanta Native
November 29th, 2011
4:18 pm
I agree with my similarly named cohort on the Steamhouse
Dawglasville
November 29th, 2011
4:21 pm
For variety, as well as quality, Souper Jenny.
Intown Proud
November 29th, 2011
4:21 pm
The Beer Cheese Soup at Vickerys is AWESOME! You can get on a “favorite” list for any of their rotating specials and they will call you to let you know when they are coming up in the rotation.
MS. F
November 29th, 2011
4:24 pm
For lunch today I had a bowl of Cream of Potato soup from Urban Cannibals in the East Atlanta Village, and it was the best Cream of Potato soup I’ve had in Atl.
drajax
November 29th, 2011
4:29 pm
lobster bisque at the steamhouse cafe on west peachtree
melissa's mom
November 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
The chicken tortilla soup at Taquiera Los Hermanos in Tucker! A cup of this wonderful soup is enough for a meal.
Jen
November 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
Brick Store Pub
125 East Court Square Decatur, GA 30030
Stef
November 29th, 2011
4:37 pm
Best soups are consistently at Le Petite Marchet in Kirkwood. . . .her homemade soups are the bomb! Metro Fresh in Virginia Highlands is also good!
Bon Bon
November 29th, 2011
4:43 pm
Fresh to Order – the wild mushroom soup
Billy Joe Bob
November 29th, 2011
4:47 pm
You have to try the Broccoli Cheddar Soup at Applebee’s. It’s a chain, sure, but the quality and value is fantastic. I order it once a week.
Sally
November 29th, 2011
4:49 pm
The chicken soup at La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant! Delicious every time.
will
November 29th, 2011
4:53 pm
Ms. F: you don’t have to be a member to buy food at Sevananda. everyone is welcome
lizziebuck
November 29th, 2011
4:54 pm
Breadwinners Cafe in Sandy Springs!
DecaturCyn
November 29th, 2011
5:11 pm
The vegetable soup at The Daily Point Cafe (100 Peachtree near Starbucks) is hearty and filled with veggies — green beans, corn, carrots, etc. The owners make it fresh every morning and ladle up generous servings. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a cafe sandwich or Korean tofu taco.
loki44
November 29th, 2011
5:25 pm
Not seeing a whole lot of consensus in this thread.
Duchess
November 29th, 2011
9:09 pm
I must try Souper Jenny. For a quickie, I like Jason’s deli.
71Relic
November 29th, 2011
9:41 pm
The tomato basil soup from the DeKalb Farmers Market is excellent. I don’t eat it at their cafeteria. It’s too cold inside, so I take home a container of it from the shelf in the cooler section. Get some of their bread and cheese and serve the soup with a homemade grilled cheese sandwich. Hearty lunch on a cold day.
willis
November 29th, 2011
9:42 pm
Anna Lee’s in Roswell
Deon
November 29th, 2011
9:50 pm
Steamhouse Lobster bisque ands down!
Deon
November 29th, 2011
9:51 pm
Steamhouse Lobster Bisque
Mary B
November 30th, 2011
1:02 pm
posted earlier that my pick was the French Onion soup at Bones and it still is although I forgot to say that the chicken noodle at Whole Foods is pretty darm good
Mary B
November 30th, 2011
1:02 pm
***darn i mean
tullar
November 30th, 2011
1:07 pm
Any soup at Metrofresh!
Dave
November 30th, 2011
6:04 pm
Roasters World Class’ Adolfo’s white chicken chili
Biggin
December 1st, 2011
1:15 pm
SteamHouse in Midtown…..the Lobster bisque is awesome, huge chunks of real lobster, itz addictive!!
Freddy
December 1st, 2011
1:20 pm
I agree…..Steamhouse Lounge & the lobster bisque….friggin awesome!!
Bill
December 1st, 2011
2:56 pm
I need to jump on this bandwagon too, the Steamhouse Lounge’s lobster bisque is in a category all by itself
Jonny Rocket
December 1st, 2011
5:14 pm
Agree….Steamhouse lobster bisque!!
Georgia Peach
December 1st, 2011
9:34 pm
Try the New England Clam Chowder or the Maine Lobster Bisque at Chequer’s Seafood Grill. It’s yummy.
Cinco’s Mexican Cantina has a good chicken tortilla soup with avocados.
Chicken Noodle @ Chick-fil-A is tasty.
I agree the tomato basil @ Jason’s Deli is good.
Oh yeah, Trader Joe’s has a great Tomato soup from the can.
Okay, I am all souped up now, think I’ll have a bowl for dinner tonight.
Bill
December 1st, 2011
10:48 pm
French onion at Panera Bread.
mary a
December 2nd, 2011
12:13 am
Enter your comments here
Roasted Red Pepper Crab @ Shillings on the Marietta Square
Pam
December 2nd, 2011
12:19 am
The roasted red pepper soup at High Life was amazing! The soup I could eat every day and never tire of is the talapeno soup at Mr. Taco in Roswell.
Sloane
December 2nd, 2011
3:08 am
Has anyone tried the new mushroom soup at Mellow Mushroom? It is soooooo good.
Typical Redneck
December 2nd, 2011
3:45 pm
Mellow Mushroom blows.
Nicole
December 3rd, 2011
10:43 am
Definitely Stone Soup Kitchen in Grant Park. Great vegan offerings and they also do a delicious breakfast.
Jerald Phillips
December 3rd, 2011
10:53 am
Vegetable Beef with Cornbread Muffin at Rexall Grill in Duluth.
Jarrell
December 3rd, 2011
11:03 am
Beef vegetable, etc. @ Jarrells Juke Joint in Johns Creek
Fred
December 3rd, 2011
11:09 am
Sopa de marisco at Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker!
The Real Miss Kitty
December 3rd, 2011
11:12 am
Soup on the Side in Conyers has the best. Very fairly priced and the people that work there are the best.
DNB Computers
December 3rd, 2011
6:39 pm
@ my Grandmothers kitchen table !!
sabi
December 4th, 2011
10:19 pm
Ummats Cafe in Southeast Atlanta. Ursula makes the best chicken noodle and chili in Atlanta.