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Soup 'n Fresh

4.0 (645 reviews)
ModerateBuffets, Salad, Soup
Closed • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Don M.

Well it took over a year, but Jen and I finally found a good time for us to go. Having taken the day off from work, we decided to try out luck on a Friday afternoon. When we arrived shortly after 2pm, there was only one other couple in line. We waited just a few minutes. Upon entering the front door, the great memories of Soup Plantation came rushing back. All the pre-mixed salads and vegetable add-ins/toppings, pastas, fresh fruit, soups, chili, pizza slices, baked potato, muffins and soft serve ice cream for dessert. There are plenty of workers that keeps the place clean, taking food temperatures for safety and ensuring a great dining experience. Salads are freshly replaced and I caught muffins coming out of the oven. Soups were full with plenty of ingredients, and with a great ladling technique you can get a nice balanced bowl. Pizza was hot, crispy and gooey. I did my best not to overeat, loading up on the pre-mixed salads and vegetables. But I could not resist capping off my meal with a small vanilla soft serve bowl with chocolate sauce and pieces of their chocolate brownie muffin. Not a fine dining experience, but everything I expected and a bit more. Overall, the experience was worth the wait, and I'm sure we'll be back again. Kudos for bringing back this dining concept. I really hope they add more locations, but if not I'm glad for this location.

Didi N.

What a throwback to good old sweet tomatoes! My partner and I drove down 400 miles just to try Soup n Fresh and it did not disappoint. For $18 for lunch, you get unlimited soup, salad, pasta, baked potatoes, and baked goods!! As a carb lover, this was my dream. There was a huge line out the door that passed by relatively quickly. The inside is like a nicer, cleaner, more modern aesthetic than what I expected. The chicken soup was mostly broth and the pastas were basic but good. Everything was as delicious as $18 can get you. Def try if you are a sweet tomatoes lover.

Chili + corn bread + honey whipped butter
Janine K.

This was my second time trying out this spot (the last time I came was over a year ago) and it was definitely worth the drive out to the Chino area! Lunch on a weekend was $19.99 per person which was not bad for it being AYCE/buffet. Of course we came for the nostalgia and some few items we missed like the chicken wonton salads, chicken noodle soup, and broccoli cheddar soul.. but somehow this spot managed to create an experience that was even better that the OG! Everything was SO fresh. The veggies weren't wilted and everything was constantly being topped off and restocked for customers. My fiancé even said he thinks the soft serve here is better than the old Souplantation! It feels like they kept all the things we loved about Souplantation but improved it and made it their own. Service was also really friendly and efficient! The servers were constantly coming around to clear empty plates and everything felt clean and well maintained despite how busy it was. There was about a 15-20 minute wait outside when we came, but the waiting area is covered by a tent so it really wasn't bad. We really enjoyed our experience and it was a fun way to get our healthy greens in so we'll definitely be back again!

pizza bread, cheese bread, brownie muffins, baguette
Anne H.

First time at this location, it's smaller than the RC one. Senior lunch price was $15.99, reg $17.99 til 4. They give you 2 hours to eat, very generous as it is unlimited helpings. Drinks are $4 each and refills allowed but they took away the ice tea urn and so I couldn't get a refill on that. The soda fountain features Pepsi, plus lemonade and milk. I made a big spinach salad with mushroom, onion, egg, bacon, red onion, blue cheese crumbles. Also took some of the prepared tuna pasta. We had some pineapple, some cheesy bread, garlic pizza bread, corn muffin, chocolate brownie muffin and they give whipped butter plus honey butter. I had broccoli cheese soup, friend had Chili soup. I wanted to try other soups but it was just too much and ditto on the baked potato with all the trimmings. We did manage to each get a soft serve, for the way out. The lady waiter at the table was really friendly and great about bussing. I think I should have left a few bucks on the table. The price seems good but we really can't fit that much in so maybe not quite getting our money's worth. This is fun once in a while and I do recommend, especially for families. Look at their website for deals. They accept InKind.

Eric K.

People call this "the next Souplantation," but unfortunately, I don't think the food comes close. The concept is similar, but the quality was disappointing. The salad bar is the main focus, yet some of the vegetables didn't look fresh and were already dry. Even the soups, which I had high hopes for, were not as good as expected. The only thing I really enjoyed was the bread with melted cheese, so I ended up eating a few pieces of that. On the positive side, the staff were very friendly, attentive, and quick. The service was excellent.

Chocolate soft serve
Ashley T.

3.5 stars, but bumped it up to 4 due to the fun and nostaligia. Please be warned, there IS a line and the line was just as long when we left (~8:30pm!!!). We waited maybe 45mins at 6pm on a saturday to be seated, which wasnt too bad. The last time we tried to come it was a 2hr wait! The hostess in charge of seating was super nice and very communicative with us. When we finally got in you go down the salad line, then pay at the end. There is a LOT of salad options, a few premade ones but mostly just assorted salad ingredients. Salad isnt my thing so I didnt get much. Dinner is $20 per person which came out to $43 for 2 people with tax. Cheap for a buffet but there is barely any protein available. They had a lot of soups available! Pozole (our favorite!!), clam chowder, chicken noodle, cheddar broccoli, cream of mushroom and more. Theres a baked potato station I didnt partake from, a small pizza station, small pasta station and some bread and their square muffins! Theres also soft serve, a few puddings and a few fruits as well. The quality is okay overall. It is pretty fresh and they constantly restock things which is good. All the soups i tried were yummy except the clam chowder. The cheese bread was pretty good and so was the marinara! The alfredo wasn't good though. The muffins are a bit dry and the soft serve machine broke while we were there but they fixed it later! Fruit was okay. There's a ton of options which made it fun to look around and choose from but there was definitely barely any protein. Still a fun concept and an okay price but i wouldn't make the drive or wait more than 30mins for it again.

Menu and Prices
Leslie C.

Made my way back for another time! This time I stopped by for dinner on a Friday night. The line is still long outside when we arrived around 6:30 pm. Food is still the same. Everything tasty as expected. Still hits the Sweet Tomatoes craving with the variety of food. Cleanliness seems to be more of a priority this time. Service was spectacular as well. Hope to be back again soon!

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Andrea H.

First time trying soup 'n fresh and I loved every second of it! Definitely a perfect girl lunch/dinner spot with your bestie. Not many protein options, so if that is a dealbreaker for you then this might not be the best spot for you! Plethora of soups, salads, pasta, pizza/garlic bread, etc. They even have a baked potato section!! Lunch is $17.99 and dinner (after 4PM) is $19.99 I will definitely be coming back, I really wished they had a location out in Orange County!

Vera L.

Always a great meal, just like it was at Souplantation. This location is a bit smaller than the Rancho Cucamonga one, so it felt a little more crowded during peak hours, and I noticed a slightly smaller selection of salads and soups. With how busy it gets, it seem like I would bump into people on all corners. They offer a great variety of fresh salads, pasta, bread, and soups. Everything tasted fresh, and the staff did a great job keeping the stations continuously refilled to look full and well stocked.

Desserts
Steve H.

Soup'n Fresh of Chino Hills is a little bit smaller than the Rancho Cucamonga location, and even the lines are non existent in off hours too! Service is friendly. Vibe is cafeteria, salad bars, buffet style, and cleaner version of souplantation. Salad bar is the highlight with wide choices of greens, dressings and toppings. They are fresh. The choices of soups are good, around 7 at this location. You still have your desserts, self serve and lots of carbs. They have offers online too! Come check it out!

Marivic R.

The wait was almost an hour. The restaurant is reminiscent of the now defunct Soup Plantation. Almost all the food tasted the same, except the muffins were super dry. The dessert section (not including the fruits) looked warm and stale looking. Staff were friendly. I won't be rushing back to eat here.

Paula H.

I absolutely loved my visit! It reminded me so much for Souplantation so my inner child was squealing away. We got there around 10:45 and waited about 45 minutes before getting seated. The line was moving so it didn't seem like we were waiting too long. I got two plates to stack my salads and goodies. There was two tossed salad. They were very lightly dressed. I loved the pasta and all of the salad bar. So reminiscent. I also got chili and clam chowder. Both very good! My favorite thing would probably be the corn bread with honey whipped butter. That was absolutely delicious. The workers were really friendly and welcoming. They were so on top of clearing our plates. The restaurant is pretty big inside with lots of seating. Some tables are close to each other and lots of kids running around so got to be careful when walking around!

Christina G.

We visited Soup 'n Fresh for lunch last Wednesday. We arrived around 12:30 p.m., and there was already a line, but the wait to get in was only about 6 minutes. Soup 'n Fresh immediately reminded me of the old Souplantation, it feels almost the same. I heard that the new owners acquired the rights to the Souplantation concept after the original company liquidated in 2020, and they have done a great job bringing it back under the name Soup 'n Fresh. I'm so glad to see a salad and soup buffet making a comeback. It brought back a lot of fond memories of enjoying endless soups and fresh salads. The lunch buffet was $17.99 per person and included unlimited salads, soups, pizza, pasta, desserts, and ice cream, making it a great value. Everything we tried was fresh and delicious, and the quality of the food was great. The service was good and efficient. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and I would definitely recommend Soup 'n Fresh to our friends. We will certainly be back again!

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How are the wait times in line now that it's been open for a while?

on weekdays hardly no more than 20 mins. on Weekends 1 - 2 hours with a 2 hour time dine in limit.

Do they have any coupon offer?

Yes. Go on there FB page for a buy one get one free offer. You do have to give them your code ph number.

Is there typically a line to get in? If there is when should we go so that there isn't a line?

There is always a line. Give yourself at least 2 hours before closing time.

Do they offer take out/to go?

no they do not

Is there a time limit on eating?

I think they said 2 hours

Pets allowed in dining area? Saw a person in line with a dog carrier.

Hi David! No pets allowed. Only service dogs.

How much it cost the meal?

$18 Lunch / $20 Dinner for adults as of last month.

Do they have the pickles !?

Yes. They have the sweet pickles and the sour dill pickles.

Do they have baked potatoes, bacon bits, shredded cheese, sour cream and chives?

Yes! They have baked potatoes and sweet potatos. Bacon bits, shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, tabasco. I went on 03/29/25.

May I have an invitations for lunch tomorrow lunch time 1:00PM. For seven peoples two kids four and eight two older men three adults?

They do not do reservations. It is first come first serve and you need to wait in line.

How long is the wait for dinner?

We went on a Sunday and had about an hour wait. Might be better off going between 3-5pm, or avoiding the weekends.

How much per person?

The meal with drinks came out to roughly $25/person (tax and tip included).

What hours are they open?

Hours: Monday 10:30AM-8:30PM… 

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