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    Soup 'n Fresh

    4.0 (561 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, Salad, Soup
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Maya N.

    I'm a Soup n Fresh fan but this location felt a lot less quality than the Rancho Cucamonga location. I went for a weekday lunch and there was no wait even though it was busy inside, so +1 for ample seating. They have raised prices a buck or two, but they do have BOGO coupons on their Facebook that I was able to make use of. The cashier seemed familiar with the offer at first, but then instructed me to do some random stuff, like to respond to the Facebook Messenger chatbot with my numeric total charge. This was not necessary; you just need to select the prompt that says "Redeem in-store." I enjoy salad so I had a good experience, but a lot of the offerings fell flat for me that day. The shredded carrot salad is usually my favorite thing to get but it tasted so weird. I don't know if the recipe was changed but it was very sour, maybe too much vinegar? My partner likes the chicken noodle soup but told me there was basically no chicken in it, and I had a similar time trying to find any slivers of egg white in what seemed like a serving tray full of mashed yolks. The pizza and garlic bread were a lot cheesier than they are at Rancho where they are more dry and cardboardy. I think most people would enjoy that but I found the taste and smell of the butyric acid to be too overpowering, personally. On the plus side, the pasta was good. I always like to add some cheese and vegan bacon bits to the spaghetti. I would also recommend getting a brownie or cornbread muffin and putting some soft serve on it to end your meal. There's lots of fun things you can do to customize your food here, which is one of the things draws me back, even if I think I'll stick to the Rancho place going forward.

    When you enter
    Jennifer N.

    Arrived around 1:30PM and it was about a 1 hour wait in line. Probably best to come during non peak hours so 3:30PM or before close. Parking is plenty. Staff are nice, but really it's self service. Overall experience was pretty good and a very nostalgic meal. The setup inside is very similar to souplantation, which we all miss so dearly! You enter the restaurant, plates/bowls are to the left. You can choose to go down the salad bar island from the left or right. Soups, pasta, & breads are on the left side wall. Wrapped around the corner are drinks and soft serve stations. There are a decent amount of stalls in the restrooms. Ambiance is nice and bright with table and booth seating. FOOD: soups and pastas were probably my favorite. SOUPS tasted very similar to souplantation, with the typical soups: clam chowder, chicken noodle, chilli, cream of mushroom, cheddar broccoli, minestrone, etc. The PASTA's were actually more flavorful than the usual souplantation ones. Alfredo was delicious, spaghetti and mac & cheese were not bad. The premixed SALADS were not as good. Was so sad the wonton happiness salad was underdressed and barely had any chicken. The other premixed salad they had was Caesar. The Joan's brocolli salad was the same. The salad bar selections were still very plentiful and varied. Dressings were just ok. My favorite pasta salad was still really good. The BREADS were no good at all. Blueberry muffins barely had blueberries. Everything was dry and hard sadly. And of course, I had to end my meal with a soft service ice cream! FYI: there is no TO-GO option, I tried to bring back some to San Diego with no luck.

    First round!
    Stephanie P.

    Well HELLO my old friend!! FINALLY got a chance to try Soup 'N Fresh. Been wanting and missing Souplantation since they closed in 2020. Seems like we are not the only ones since it's been packed since they opened. We got there just in time before the lunch rush so we just walked in with no wait. Lots of parking spots. So let's me get right to it. Food: fresh and crisp salads with all the fixings, yummy and hearty soups, baked potatoes and sweet potatoes with all the fixing, Mac n cheese and 2 types of pastas, and fresh baked breads and muffins. And for desserts - Soft serve and all the toppings. Service: Fast and friendly. Environment: Nice and clean with plenty of seatings. Pro tips: come early!! Soup 'N Fresh has been packed so expect long waits. Don't over packed your plates and keep your tray to carry your soups. ENJOY!!

    adult dinner = $19.99
    Trung N.

    We came for dinner on a random Wednesday night and there was a bit of a wait ~ 20 minutes-ish. The set up is the same as its predecessor: premade + DIY salads, soups, carbs, etc. I think eggs are the only form of protein you can add to your salad. I personally like the pasta bar for a little carb treat in between all the salad plates. It's giving Lean Cuisine - pasta but make it healthy-ish. The bread bar sitch was also on point. They kept churning out fresh cheese bread. Soup 'n Fresh is to Souplantation as Bear Claw is to UGGS. The same, but not the same. It gets the job done.

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    Steven M.

    Thanks to the internet, Soup 'N Fresh has been coming up a lot lately, and the idea of an all you can eat salad and soup place seemed super fun. My wife and I arrived here just after open on Saturday and there was a huge line outside, which I guess I should have expected but underestimated. We waited in the line for about an hour before entering and being seated. When you enter this place, you grab a plate and make your way through the "buffet" lines. Once you put a plate together, you head to the register, pay, and then are seated by another member of the team. Since it's a buffet style kind of place, let's get into the food. Clam Chowder Soup- The Clam Chowder was pretty solid. I'm a big fan of clam chowder in general and I was not disappointed here. Macaroni & Cheese- Not great, but not bad. This kind of tasted like every generic macaroni and cheese that you would get from a diner. Bad? No, but nothing special. Cheese Pizza- The pizza looked great, but somehow just managed to taste like cheese bread. Spaghetti- Simple red sauce spaghetti that lacked pretty much all flavour. Assorted Salad Goods- It's literally a salad, so it was exactly what I made of it. Solid enough. Ice Cream- The soft serve machine was actually really freaking good, like way better then most soft serve. Overall, Soup 'N Fresh is a cool and unique idea, but the food here just lacked any sort of lasting impact. I didn't hate the experience by any mean, but the mediocre food left something to be desired. Kudos on the friendly staff and the clean/spacious restaurant though.

    Ray M.

    Wow! This restaurant is AWESOME! If you love unlimited salads, soups, pizza, desserts, pasta, and ice cream, this place is for you. There is so much variety in all of the above that it will be a challenge to decide what you want, but since it is unlimited, why not have it all! The employees are very hard-working, friendly, and welcoming. The restaurant is large, with plenty of seating, and very clean. The food areas were kept fully stocked the entire time my family and I visited this restaurant for the first time. We will DEFINITELY be back soon, as we LOVED our dining experience.

    Karen T.

    Visited on a Sunday afternoon and was surprised to see that there was a huge line of people standing and waiting outside. It took about an hour for me and my partner to finally get inside. The good thing is that once you're inside, you can immediately grab food, pay, and then get seated quickly. Since this restaurant is a casual AYCE buffet style restaurant, there are multiple stations with soups, salads, baked goods, pasta, and more. The stations appeared to be kept fairly neat and clean, which is a huge plus. The food felt relatively healthy and hearty. I really liked the many salad and soup options. This was definitely a nostalgic Souplantation experience for me, but I will not be coming back here if there is a wait of more than 15 minutes. All the foods are pretty basic, with nothing being that amazing or impressive. This restaurant does have a large dining area, making it great for big groups and families.

    Buffeting and nostalga-ing.
    Maria E.

    If you were a Soup Plantation fan in any way I completely recommend coming to this place just to relive some of those memories. They captured the nostalgic vibes, from the salad station, to the soup station to the drinks and even the soft serve/self serve ice cream. The food and recipes look and taste so similar to SP and the quality here is pretty darn good. The service is friendly and welcoming. They come around at the tables quite often to clear it--no judgement. The dining area is large and roomy. But let me give you a heads up, it gets crowded because it is quite a popular spot. If you can, come early, at or before restaurant opening. But if you are not able to, just be prepared to wait, maybe an hour or two.

    Foodie Zoe with her two favorite things- clam chowder and pizzaish bread.
    Edwin C.

    Nostalgia vs passion for a great experience. You decide. Food is solid. Salads, soups, breads, baked potatoes... whats not to love... except the line outside.

    Kevin T.

    My wife and I love supplantation back then and Soup n Fresh is most definitely a nice sight to see after their chain closed. Firstly, Soup n Fresh, this location specific is very popular. Almost a year since open, there's still a large queue to enter the restaurant whenever it's busy and it's busy very often. Always nice to have free parking in a HUGE parking lot. As it's a buffet style restaurant, the options are endless. From all kinds of vegetables, pastas, soups, pizza bites, breads, and even ice cream, you can make all types of combos. Fan favorite is definitely the chicken noodle soup, which my wife loves. My standout favorite is the alfredo pasta and the tuna pasta. A good mix of those with the various vegetables is absolutely addicting, very tasty and always fresh. Service is pretty decent as well, they take away plates quite fast and often as you are gathering more food, very impressed. Can't wait to visit again as this is one of the most authentic spots around, nostalgic for sure. P.S. Always finish your meal with a ice cream cone, very delicious.

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    Chris W.

    I was excited to try this place as it's supposed to be a copycat of the infamous souplantation. Upon coming there was a long dinner wait so I suggest incorporating a wait time of at least 30 minutes. Once you enter the inside is setup exactly like souplantation with the counter style salad and soup bar. Also pretty much exactly like souplantation was the taste. Remembering back upon all the salad, soup, pasta and bread/muffins everything tasted almost exactly the same if not the same. It's a brilliance stroll down memory lane and although not the greatest will be back for the nostalgia.

    Andy N.

    I visited Soup N Fresh in Chino Hills about a week ago. I came on a weekday and it was already pretty crowded with a line outside. I really enjoyed entering the space because it really reminded me a lot of Soup Plantation. I know they took over the old space but the feel feels like a modern version of it. I enjoyed the soups, the salad bar was good, the muffins, the pizza. I got to eat jello and soft serve ice cream. Everyone in my family also enjoyed the meal. I would definitely recommend visiting this if you love Soup Plantation and I hope they open a location in Orange County soon

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    Kathleen C.

    Tried soup and fresh in chino hills for the first time. The place is so clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was very fresh. So many veggies to pick from. Soups were delightful. I tried the lentil spinach and chicken bone broth noodle. So goood! Was not a fan of the brownie but later realized it was a brownie muffin which explained the texture. We will definitely return.

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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?

    I don't think so, but there is a 55+ sr disct of 10%...

    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.

    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… Read more

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