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    Chowder Factory

    4.5 (51 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dave F.

    If you have lived your whole adult life in New England but now are stuck in the midwest, there are certain things in the summer time you are really going to miss-- the beach, the east coast girls (like in the song) and of course, the food you get at the shore. The first one is not peripatetic, the last two can be exported. This is not a site for rating girls, so I will rate some food. (Thomas Jefferson wrote that All Men are created Equal; Ben Franklin suggested a "rating system" for the Ladies, but was voted down). This company makes some really good clam chowder and lobster bisque. Not quite the same as having a bowl of it in Ogunquit or Kennebunk, but at $5.98 for 20 oz. it's quite a good deal and wonderful to have at the end of a hot, humid day.

    Central Mass T.

    I found out about this from my father-in-law who discovered it online. The lady at the counter was SO friendly and clearly proud of her company. The New England clam chowder is awesome! I also bought chicken noodle soup which I haven't tried yet. It is in an industrial park in Lowell not far from the Tewksbury line

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    Fish Chowder was absolutely amazing and filling Will definitely recommend it I plan on getting more

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    Great place for grab and go soups or even family dinner. Everything was organized and staff is super friendly.

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    1 year ago

    Great place for chowder!!! My wife and I visit once a month to stock up especially if we have guests visiting.

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    Walked in out of fish chowder nobody at counter waited few minutes and left. HORRIBLE SERVICE

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    Been having their soups for years. My favorite soups are definitely the regular chowder and the corn chowder. They are so good!

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    Great hidden gem for soups sauces and desserts.Tried 2 soups so far both very good ,and prices are reasonable.

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    Love the store and love the food. The selection just gets better and better! Weekly staple is the fish chowder and clam chowder!

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    9 years ago

    This is a find. The crab cakes are wonderful. Soups not just chowder. It's a little difficult to find well worth it

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