I came for lunch the other day after studying nearby at University of Baltimore. It was walking distance from the school so that was a big plus. The building itself is pretty interesting. Seems like it might have been a house at some point, but I think that just adds to the charm. The tables are hand-painted with the different soups and their ingredients. We went up to the little window to order and I believe the owner took our order. We told him it was our first time, so we gave us the run down. He said they make everything in-house (the broth, bread, etc). He also mentioned that he purposely doesn't put a lot of salt in the soups so that customers can add to taste. He was really helpful and helped me decide what to get. They had soups (meat, vegetarian, or vegan) and sandwiches (hot or cold). They change up the menu everyday, but you can always check their website for the daily menu. The owner also mentioned they have free wi-fi, you just have to ask for the password. They had a $10 deal for a soup and sandwich, so I got the pork banh mi sandwich and leek and a potato soup. There was a 3.75% service charge if you paid by card, so you might want to bring cash. After we ordered we sat down and the owner brought our meals over to our table. The food was amazing! The pork banh mi was so good -- tons of fresh cilantro and the pork was tasty. And the soup was great too! The owner recommended that I add Old Bay to the soup, and it was perfect. The soups also come with some bread with rosemary and poppy seeds. The portion size was good as I was stuffed after eating. read more

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We heard about this place from friends and we were eager to try it. It was great! They answered the phone immediately and were very nice! We got there and our food was ready and hot. 5 stars. :) read more

I love love love this place! Their food is DELICIOUS!!!! Fresh and affordable for students!!! I could eat there all day everyday! :) read more

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Cool concept. This is definitely a healthy place to eat at. Soup's On offers two main options -- healthy sandwiches and healthy soups. Both are pretty good and both are pretty cheap. I like the eggplant sandwich the most. read more

The service here is pretty awesome and so is the decor. The sandwiches are served on freshly baked bread and all the ingredients are fresh as well. I love the chicken tarragon salad, porn bahn mi and I adore the French onion soup. read more

Soup's On - Table top! - Vegetarian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I know I know I should wait to review after I've tried their titular product, but I'm just going to do it now and update it later. There are three things I hunt for in Baltimore, oysters, chinese food, and banh mi sandwiches. Here, I found one of maybe 3 banh mis I have ever found in Baltimore, and it was... alright. It was alright. I was missing the pate, and I was missing the correct proportion in every bite. That being said, was it yummy? Yes. Was it the best banh mi I've ever had? Definitely not. The place is a little bit of a hole in the wall, which I like, and I saw in the kitchen that they really put a lot of effort in the food and really thought it through. So I guess A-OK says it all. read more

Soup's On - Vegetarian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Got the tomato with mascarpone cheese and the Maryland crab - not bad. I think I should go again... wasn't anything to rave about. Thinking I'd like to give it another shot, though... Service was nice and fairly quick. Cute spot too. I liked how it was directly connected to the health food shop below. Handy! I am very 'meh' about this place. But Maybe second time is a charm... read more

Just wanted to share that I had an awesome roasted corn frittata today. Creamy. Great texture. Cheesy. House salad to round out the meal. You can't go wrong with anything here. And evidently if you eat here enough you can get a T-shirt. Got to check into that. read more

Easy to miss, but worth the trip. Not strictly take-out but not set up for cozy dining. Great, real food, cooked onsite. The turkey breast was fresh roasted turkey. The soups were made in house from fresh ingredients. Portions were reasonable, not huge, but not overpriced, which I prefer. Terrific grab and go experience. read more

Affordable, healthy options, creative sandwiches and soups. Stopped here for a quick dinner on a cold night (make it an early dinner because they close at 6). Got the borscht (vegetarian), tarragon chicken salad and pork and strawberries sandwich. The soup was yummy, hearty without being heavy. I was surprised it was a puréed type consistency, but still good. Also had the tarragon chicken salad, which was ok to good, id order something else next time. My guest asked what the most popular sandwich was and was told pork and strawberry. He ordered it, and raved about it. It was pulled pork, seared, with thinly sliced strawberries and what appeared to be gruyere cheese, on soft crostini like bread. By the time I thought to take a pic it was gone. Seating/eating area is absolutely no frills, but there is room for guests. read more

Soup's On is truly just the best. Consistently excellent soups and sandwiches and the friendliest staff. Highly recommend the eggplant sandwich and MD crab soup but I've never been disappointed. Bonus points for providing old bay and sea salt on the side. read more

The best soup I've ever had. And balsamic dressing. I've spent the past 8 years trying to replicate it.

Love the soups and fresh salads. The sandwiches can be a hit or miss. Also love that their menu changes daily with innovative soups. Their soup makes me feel good inside cause it's full of good ingredients no crap. At this price and quality it beats any soup place in new york. read more

Soup's On - Soup and salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Soup's On is a café that might be best for the college kids on a budget or trying to eat healthy. It is close to the BSO Meierhof Concert Hall, and the menue and dining room are unique in a quirky kind of way. They prepare home style soups, sandwiches and some meals with chicken or beef. No real complaints about what we ordered except the eggplant sandwiches was really not as expected, ie something soft like babba ghanoush would have been nice. You might get an impression that they try to serve healthy food as they seem to have left that salt out of the soups. They do provide it at the table though. After you are done with your meal, check out the health food store on the lower level, another holdout from the 70's. read more

I know I just reviewed this place less than 2 months ago but I have been at least once a week since then. I ADORE SOUP'S ON. I have literally teared up over how delicious some of the soups are. As someone who has Celiac disease AND food allergies, not only just finding food is difficult, but finding delicious food is near impossible. Kevin (the owner) has become somewhat of a celebrity in my eyes - he can do no wrong with his soups. Each one is a perfect blend of flavors and is so simply heartwarming. I can't describe his food any other way. Thank you for coming to Baltimore, Soup's on, you have made a lifelong fan of me. read more

I've been eating here for months now, so I can't believe I've never written this before. This spot is a little hard to find, but so incredibly worth it. Every single soup I've had here is amazing, filling, fresh, and has the deepest flavors. Calling ahead makes the process super speedy, and the staff is kind and cool! I don't even care that it's summer, I'm here once a week for one of the newest creations: Ancho Chile Chicken, Maryland Crab + Cream of Crab, Kale and Andouille Sausage, literally anything with curry... They're all winners! read more

I've been going to soups on for probably 4 years now- just went back for the first time since pre covid and you wouldn't think it's possible but their sandwiches got even tastier. Enthusiastic staff and a great local spot make it a five star experience. read more

I never thought to review this place because it doesn't need one. You should just know that this place is amazing. No where else can you get a cup of soup and a sandwich for 10$. The ingredients are always carefully selected and they have options for everyone. Been coming here for a while and have never been disappointed. Today I got a cup of MD crab and a roasted turkey sandwich. It was so good I decided to write a review finally. Enough said! read more

WE LOVE SOUPS ON! Some of the best soup I have ever had and the space is such a comfy and home-y atmosphere. Kevin is so friendly and he always has new and interesting soups! The French onion soup is the best I've ever had and the cream of cilantro is incredible...very possibly my favorite soup, ever. And with very reasonable prices, it is hard for me to go even a week without visiting Soups On. They update their online menu every day when they open so you can check what is available before heading in! They also keep even more soups in the fridge, and they have delicious sandwiches tooooo. If you're in Baltimore you must check this place out. read more

For $6 you can get a big bowl of piping hot, delicious home cooked soup with a side of bread. On this day I had the ham and Lima bean, and it hit the spot on a chilly fall day! read more

Soup's On - The exterior of Soups On - Vegetarian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I have given this place too many chances. Overall mediocre food, bad service and outdated interior. Soups on is located around the block from me and I'm usually in the situation where a friend wants to go, though always hesitant, I tell myself I'll give it one more chance. Never a good idea. The soup has no flavor! Watered down soups without seasoning, literally absolutely no salt. I've never had to put that much salt and pepper in food I bought in a restaurant before. The bland soup comes in the smallest paper cup with a plastic spoon and stale croutons. I've had the eggplant and portobello sandwiches which are both okay, the pepper jack cheese on the portobello sandwich tastes like cheap Kraft single cheese. It's also overpriced, especially for the portions, probably so people don't notice how unseasoned and mediocre it is. Do your taste buds a favor and go somewhere else! read more

Amazing! Great value, delicious food, really friendly staff. Chicken salad has great flavor and pork banh mi was very filling. read more

Soup's On - Chicken Salad, Pork Banh Mi, comes with a roll - Vegetarian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Reasons for my Soup's On 5-stars rating: * Quirky place with modest decor (looks like someone's house turned into an eatery) -- no fancy stuff * Cheap food ($5 for a sandwich, $4 for a cup of soup, or $8 for a soup/sandwich combo) * Delicious! Had the roasted eggplant sandwich, and it was simply divine! Also had the mushroom bisque, which was served super hot and slightly 'bland.' I think that was intentional though as some people won't want their soups too salty. Some sea salt to that bisque, and I was sipping it to its last drops! Definitely my kind of place when I'm tired/craving warm food (which happen quite often). read more

11/29/16: My mom was visiting from ATL and wanted soup. Yelp pointed us towards Soup's on. I really want to give this place better ratings b/c it's so endearingly unassuming in location and decor of mostly serve yourself plastic silverware and water cooler. I also just loved the enthusiasm and energy the staff (?owner). We entered the locale and headed upstairs where we were met with a very smily authentic person who described the soup choices with gusto. All of the soup and sandwich options were clearly made with love and from the heart on the premises. And I just love to support a small business. But 1/2 of what I ate was just not that good. What was good: The french onion soup was phenomenal. The brown broth was covered in melted gruyere cheese with a surprising chunk of their vegan, crusty, seed-covered bread laying in wait under the depths of the broth. Really tasty flavor profile of salty savory beefy hot goodness. I wanted to take a bowl home with me. I also really enjoyed the Roasted Eggplant Sandwich. Eggplant can sometimes be aversive to me if too thick or not cooked to crispy for me...it's a texture thing for me. They breaded and cooked the eggplant was well cooked and had just enough of something like balsamic vinegar that made the its pop with just the right amount of acidity with sweetness. I'm just hoping the rest was b/c they don't do meat well or b/c they just got back from vacation (we tried to visit earlier in the week but they were closed for Thanksgiving). I had the pork bahn mi (there's a tofu one as well) and if you know me, you know this is literally my absolute favorite sandwich in the whole world. And consequentially, I have such high hopes and excitement whenever it's a menu option. I am even really forgiving of most places that offer this sandwich b/c unless you get it from a Vietnamese bakery, the bread (which I feel is one of the key high points of this sandwich) will never be right. Just get the flavor profile correct (that's all I expect here in Bmore). Soup's on should not even loosely call this a bahn mi. The ingredient list on the menu sounds like they would come close although there are some things in there that don't typically go on a bahn me...Daikon, Carrot, English Cucumber & Jalapeno with a Sirrachi-Chili Mayo Garnished w/Cilantro, Mint, & Scallion. The sandwich I got was literally smothered in mint, shredded up, not even whole leaves. under that was bland underseasoned pork aside a couple pieces of cucumber, on dry bread. Bread wasn't crispy or chewy or any of the things a bahn mi bread needs to have. No mayo, no jalapeño, no pickled anything.... Lastly, there was a very bland under seasoned root vegetable soup. underwhelming. I will probably try Soup's on a day not directly after being closed for a holiday. I want them to be more awesome. I really do. read more

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Best soups- all homemade with natural ingredients! The tastiest sandwiches. Brilliant service.

I've only been here once, but so far so good. They always have vegetarian and vegan options, and seemed knowledgeable about which items were gluten free! It's a good deal for a light, fresh lunch, and I like that I'm supporting a local business. But unless you order a couple items, it will certainly be a light lunch as the portions are somewhat small. Also, they sell out as the day goes on. I do agree that the soup (at least the one I had) was a bit on the bland side, but I like a lot of flavor and spice. They have salt, pepper, and old bay that you can add at your own leisure. The guy working did say they purposefully don't salt the soup much, or something to that effect. I think the space is charming and low-key and, frankly, I wish I could have one of their painted tables! read more

So I figured that it was about time for a re-review of this fine establishment. The only problem with coming down here is that it's a bit "out of the way" from my usual travel routes - but after yesterday's meal, I think I'm going to have to alter said routes to include a stop here every now and then. The food is just as good as I remember it - maybe even better. I hadn't come here since I was diagnosed, so I had to pay extra attention to what I was going to have. I used to order the portabella sandwich, but that's now out because of the bread - so I decided on my staple French onion soup and a tarragon chicken salad. The French onion soup is JUST as good as I remember it to be - huge hunks of melty cheese, one of their delish crostinis soaking up inside of the cup... just thinking about it makes me want to head down there for a cup or two. This is really their highlight soup, folks - I personally don't need to put ANY salt in it, it's perfect right out of the pot, but some might still want to add it for their own personal tastes. The soups here are not overly salted - this is not Campbell's Kitchens, ladies and gentlemen. If you like soups of that caliber, you're going to hate it here. The tarragon chicken salad is as delicious as everyone says it is. Really. The grapes highlight the tenderness of the greens, the mayo sets off the earthy flavor of the chicken - really, I think this salad has overtaken the portabella sandwich as my to-go dish. To top it off, the staff here is, as I said, incredibly sweet. I hadn't stopped in for months, but the second I came in the door, Kevin knew who I was, greeted me with a big smile, and said how happy he was to see me back. Come on, who wouldn't like service like that? I'm definitely going to make this a regular part of my lunch routine when I'm home on the weekends. It's worth the extra few steps! Tip for Diabetics: I didn't seem to have much trouble eating here, to my profound relief. There's no carb counts on anything, and I don't expect there to be - these are pretty much homemade, rustic recipes. I didn't try the sandwiches because of the bread issue, but in all honesty, I don't actually think it'll give you much trouble, because the bread isn't that large, and it's one of those crusty ones that have more substance than sugar. I will definitely attempt it next time, I think. You're pretty much good to go on all of the soups and salads here, and that's more or less almost their entire menu. Stop in and indulge in a hot cup of soup - it's perfect on a cold winter day! BG levels before eating = 96 BG levels after eating = 114 Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor. YMMV. Seek medical advice and tailor my review to your situation. I simply provide opinion. read more

At the risk of sounding doubly cliched, Soupon is dead ON. I am finishing the tarragon chicken salad over greens that I ordered along with the french onion soup and I am stuffed and still have half the salad left. It cost me $9 for half soup half salad. The chicken salad is the bomb, very filling with lots of chicken meat and tasty grapes along with a decent heaping of mixed greens and tasty balsamic dressing. The soup was delicious and fatty. With a large dose of the white cheese in the soup and that yummy beef broth, you are sure to crave more! I ordered for take out and it was quick and ready to go when I arrived. This def beats panera on prices, taste, amount, and overall quality. My new lunch spot! I know, I sound like a salesperson. read more

As a poor college student who is now a poor college graduate, I can always count on Soup's On for a good, cheap meal. And probably a Dan Deacon sighting. read more

Heard about this place on social media a month or two back. Finally decide to give it try, purchase the salmon chowder soup and tarragon chicken salad. It was delish!!!!!!! Definitely will be returning to try there other soups and sandwiches. read more

I went here with a few days ago with some friends for a quick dinner. It is a cute hole in the wall sandwich and soup place tucked away in the middle of Mount Vernon. Three of us got the sandwich with goat cheese and strawberry. Another one got the turkey sandwich and another one got the banh mi. The sandwiches are fresh, breads are nicely toasted, but they do lack certain flavor since they don't use any sauces. Banh mi was especially bit disappointing since they don't use any picked vegetables so lacked any flavor to it. The soups were decent but was a little watered down. The reason why I'm giving it three stars while giving the food rather mediocre review, is because the workers there were so laid back and friendly. Although the food wasn't anything outstanding, our cashier came to check up on us, made conversation. The price is very reasonable as well - six dollars for a sandwich ten for a combo. Overall, it's still a good place for a quick dinner. read more

I just love this place! So many soups and sandwiches to choose from. I wish they had a location in the Annapolis area. Kevin is wonderful - service is awesome! His recommendations are spot on. Plus being able to try a sample prior to ordering is great. You must check this place out! read more

My mother was in town and we were out and about doing some basic mother/daughter shopping. I had come across this place over some reading at some point and when we were up that I was recalled it and thought we would check it out. I am glad we did! They are a gourmet soup joint that makes freshly prepared soups each day. It is owned by brothers who are twins and they offer soups that are made all natural using no additives, preservatives or anything artificial. They even make their own stocks. All their soups are low sodium, use spices from around the world and contain no canned items. They do this with all of their 200 variety of soups. All the soups can be purchased as a cup ($3), bowl ($4), and pint ($5) or in a combo ($7). We decided to both get a combo. We got 1 combo that was soup/salad and 1 combo that was soup/sandwich and then split them both. We tried the Maryland Crab and the Cream of Tomato w/ Mascarpone Cheese. They were both good. He said the crab soup used both back fin and claw meat. The crab soup was perfectly spiced and the tomato soup was very creamy and had a bit of sweetness and the perfect match of tartness I like in my tomato soup. The mascarpone cheese in the tomato soup added a great texture to the soup. We had the Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich. It was the best chicken salad sandwich I have ever had. The chicken was the perfect bit size pieces and was perfectly most. The pieces of red seedless grapes in it were wonderful addition! The roll was roll was very fresh. We also had the Soup'R Salad w/ Toasted Walnuts, Red Seedless Grapes & Goat Cheese on Organic Greens in Balsamic Vinaigrette. This salad was perfect also and was very tasteful and nothing was overpowering (even the cheese). It was served with a crostini (a plain and/or seeded toasted baguette sliced and brushed with olive oil and dusted with sea salt & cracked peppercorn, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and oatmeal). They make this on site and it was to die for! I could have eaten about 20 more of these! The brothers have 2 locations: Perry Hall and Mount Vernon. The Mount Vernon location offers just soups and has more daily choices where as the Perry Hall location does the soups, salads and sandwiches. The service was great! He explained all about their soups and let us try whatever ones we wanted. He understood were splitting it so served it to us so we could very easily. As were talking he explained they are looking to open in Towson and maybe Bel Air. Our bill came to $16 for 2 combos and 2 bottled waters. I can't wait to go back and try more soups and some of the chilled soups! We had leftover soups to take home and share with our husbands. read more

Yes! Yes! Yes! Awesome food! $9 sammich & soup combo! Great choices! Many veggie options! This place is the best! read more

I've only been here once, but it was wonderful. The Soup is the best I've had in the city. I only can talk about the veggie soups, but they were so good it hurt when I was done because there wasn't any more to enjoy. Oh, they charge a small fee for credit card transactions, which is fine, but just so you know. The seating area has wonderful tables that are very different and are highlight the soups that they offer which I thought was very cool. When I went there just wasn't enough seating. read more

All the soups are amazing! Just add salt (but the owner will tell you this). They are served piping hot. All the food is fresh and the menu changes constantly. The sandwiches are surprisingly filling (and I'm a big eater) and extremely delicious. Try the Pork Banh Mi! The bread served with the soup is good, but nothing to rave about. The seating area is warm and interesting. Tables are painted by MICA students. Free bottled water dispenser (I use it to cool of my soup), sea salt, hot sauce, Old Bay, pepper are all within reach. The owner is very engaging, very helpful, and will guide you to the perfect meal to match your preferred taste. Excellent prices. Soups range from $4-$6 and they have a full sandwich and medium soup combo for $10! Make sure to bring cash. They accept credit cards but charge 2.75% extra. (Otherwise tax is included in prices) read more

Great place to grab lunch, never been disappointed. Love the open faced turkey. The salads are chock full of good stuff and everything is made in house. Been feeding me since I was in my early 20's and I can't imagine Mt. Vernon without them. read more

Super. Delish. The soup was amazing (I had the butternut squash), and the salad was great, too! I also love the building it's in...it's really got character and the brothers at the front were great. Will go again, especially with the weather getting crappy. read more

Went in for lunch today and it was the perfect rainy day meal. I had the white bean soup with the roasted eggplant sandwich. So very good! My boyfriend ordered his all-time favorite soup, French onion and also got the pork and strawberry sandwich. We both happily devoured our food, which was fresh and delicious. The tables were beautifully painted and it was a nice quiet setting (we grabbed lunch at an off time). The staff was kind and helpful. Definitely looking forward to going back again. read more

I swear I thought I did a review on this place, since I ate here frequently. But I can't find it. Fresh Soup with Vegan & Vegetarian options that change daily You can view the web for the daily menu. My only complaint is it's a little to tiny... for my taste I get a little uneasy. Also I can never make my mind up, which is a good thing. I am one of the folks, I love the soup soooooo much I've never had any of the sandwiches! The major plus is... it's super cheap and the staff super friendly and always willing to give their opinion of the soup and explian the flavors. I wish there was one near my new job :-( read more