We stopped by to get some warm soup on a bitterly cold winter night after Thanksgiving. Long lines, slow service, mediocre tasting soup. Has soup kitchen ambiance and vibes. read more

The Soup Cellar - Broccoli soup a.k.a. Shrek Soup - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

The foods was good, I like the spicy hot wine. The service was good too. This is my first time at this establishment. They have many dollar bills with guest names and date from previous customers tape to the wall. read more

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Enjoyed two sausages on a bed of sauerkraut, with warm German potato salad and a roll. Walk down the stairs, order at the counter, get your drink and they will serve you at the table. The tomato basil soup in a bread bowl was good and I don't normally like tomato soup. read more

The Soup Cellar - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Anybody that can handle the breeders, like we are, it's much appreciated. Delicious German food fare for a quick stop in Leavenworth. read more

The Soup Cellar - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

They have great sandwiches and soups. We always stop in when we are in Leavenworth. I love the atmosphere and the dollars on the wall. Service is where they really shine amazing employees! My son lost his retainer there and they dig through the garbage and found it for us and they cleaned for us. They were just as excited as we were when we found it! read more

Staff is amazing. Super friendly. Food is not fresh just heated up. Soup is not great. $40 for two adults is a lot for Sysco food

Underground, low key spot in downtown Leavenworth. I ordered takeout from here. Pretzel & Beer Cheese ($11) - giant pretzel, I wish they gave more beer cheese but it was delicious. Cup of Soup ($5.75) - I got the Ham & Pea Soup. I liked it :) Came with a roll, butter, and crackers. read more

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The soup is always spot on and the hidden secret is that they have the best pretzel and cheese sauce in Leavenworth! Service is quick and the ambiance is Leavenworth quirky! Keep it up! read more

It was a cold day so the idea of a 'Soup Cellar' sounded amazing... after looking at the menu we realized that this place only has 3 soup options and then a chefs choice... we settled on 'The Banger' which was advertised as a German sausage with melted swiss cheese on a hoagie roll. It was subpar- what we received was a greasy ballpark quality hot dog with a slice down the middle that they shoved swiss cheese into. The workers were very friendly but the food was not worth the visit and we would not recommend this place if you're looking for authenticity. read more

The Soup Cellar - The Banger ... :/ - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

About a 1-1.5: While we were roaming around Leavenworth, we decided to give The Soup Cellar a try for lunch. The menu offers burgers, brats, sandwiches, prime rib, baked potatoes, a salad bar, chili, and various Bavarian plates. A few things caught our attention, such as no other patrons were choosing this place to dine-in, and the place itself was a little dingy and had a funky smell. I think we should have saw these as signs to change our minds and find another place! We sat in one of the booths, and we ordered the following: +a Mushroom and Swiss Burger +a Sausage Sample Plate +White Chili with Chicken +and, a Reuben The food was just not great - they were either soggy, had no seasoning, super bland, came out room temperature, or just inedible. The chili, which I was looking forward to try, tasted like a combination of bad cream of mushroom with shredded chicken and milk. It was super thin and watered down. Eeks! Service was also spotty - we were never checked upon, as we were missing beverages, silverware, condiments, etc. It was just a pain. I wished we would have gone to another eatery, but, at least now we know not to return! +avoid the food +spotty service +funky odors read more

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We have a favorite restaurant in Leavenworth but we thought we'd try something different this time around. We walked along Front Street and chanced upon The Soup Cellar. The place is located in the basement, but is well-lit and busy when we walked in. The staff was welcoming but when it started to get really busy, service went downhill. The food was okay (nothing to rave about). Fish n Chips were good, but disappointed with the sausages. This restaurant is great for families. Too bad we were done with our meal when they told us about their pretzels. Maybe next time. read more

The Soup Cellar - Mural as you walk downstairs - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

If you are thinking of stopping here, think again. Unfortunately we chose this place in a rush on a hot day. Not only was the inside less than mediocre, there is a gross carpet, which looks old and so wrong to have in a restaurant. You get menus and have to come to the register to order. We made our choices quickly but the wait was about 40 minutes for the food to come out. And wow! It's as bad as you may imagine. The fries were fantastic which is I give one star for. Second star is for the split pea soup. Although a little saltier than I like, it tasted good. The brat was rock solid. I have never had a brat that couldn't be pierced with a fork, not to mention teeth. Kids' burgers were like the ones you get in a cheap school function. The cheapest you can imagine. I WOULD NEVER come here again! And I suggest you find a different place as well. read more

Perfect if you want to pay too much for subpar food. Staff seemed nice and attentive, so that's a plus. But the food was not good and shortly after eating a sandwich (turkey), I developed sudden G.I. Issues. Which continued for 6 days until I went to the Dr. The Dr suspects I got a bacteria illness related to food and told me he believes it was from the sandwich based on what I had told him. Whether my illness is from eating there or not, I won't be going back both as a precaution and also to seek better food elsewhere. read more

Ok, so this joint was better than I was expecting, mainly based on reviews I read. It's tucked down in the basement and not the nicest ambiance, but it's a solid option for a family with young kids. The food is not bad, nothing special though (except for the giant pretzel). I'd for sure eat here again but not necessarily prioritize it...except for the pretzel! Ok, so now about that pretzel...it was probably the best one we've had in Leavenworth, honestly. We haven't tried all of them but have had several from different places. read more

I'm always happy when I have a vegetarian option. The place is downstairs, and small - but there are a surprising number of tables. If it's crowded, you may need to eat outside upstairs. You order at the counter and they bring your food. Overall I think we both liked our sandwiches, thought the price was fair, and we didn't have to wait too terribly long. They seem short staffed - someone in the back cooking, someone in the front serving and ringing up orders. It has an old "diner feel" to it - don't expect fancy. read more

This restaurant is searching for its identity while trying to serve substandard food. It's an odd mix of American/German food served on Mexican style food dishes of the 1990s. We ordered a sausage platter and a german beer. Disappointed to see my German beer served in a BudLight glass. Food was of poor quality and nothing inspirational. Walls are awkwardly covered in American dollar bills as decoration. Felt the food was very overpriced, food was of low quality, and the design/atmosphere of the place was quite boring. Avoid this place until they redo numerous parts of this business. read more

The Soup Cellar - Bland sausage platter with a dinner roll (not brotchen), average sauerkraut. - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

The service here is nice, but that's just about the only nice thing here. If you are looking for cheap tasting soup, and a lousy salad, this is the place to go. The walls are covered in decorated $1 bills? Interesting decoration. Their soup isn't worth $8 a bowl, and the bowls aren't even that big. read more

The food was very tasty. Wife gives her cheese beef dig a big thumbs up. My bowl of split pea soup was great. The service was great and friendly too. The place is very clean and warm. It has elevator access too. Go eat there. read more

Food is solid, and the sausages are good as is the potato salad. Fam had brats, sausage platter, burger and French dip. Everyone was happy. As for cost, $90 before tip for family of 4. (no table service, but still expect tip). So average for the area. Pet peeve is charging 75¢ for a ranch cup. I don't care about the money, I just don't want to have to predict how much I want before I even see my meal. Beer cheese was tasty, you need 1-2 for the fries they give you, depending on your dipping habits. read more

Food was very good had tomato basil soup and a beer brat with German potatoes salad yum yum. Staff was very friendly the soup was delivered hot which I think is important and the brat had a snap when you bite into it great choice read more

Good food offerings for the most part, though you might find yourself waiting a long time for them. I had the French dip and fries, which were delicious. Others got soup and were divided. I'd come back and try more. read more

The best German Potato Salad, I have every eaten. Yum, Yum. Make it a stop while in Leavenworth Washington.

This might be the worst restaurant ambiance ever. 5 stars. Bread bowls make me so thirsty for more. I... will be back. read more

Really friendly servers, very attentive. The food was exactly what I was looking for on a hot day out and about. Tasty and fresh! read more

The Soup Cellar - Large pretzel with cheese sauce. - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

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My food was great. The French dip was full of meat and good cheddar cheese. Xoxoxoxo read more

The Soup Cellar - French Dip - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Mmmm chicken chili, sausage sampler, sauerkraut, and potato salad were delicious. Fast service, and the ambiance is fun. Very colorful! Highly recommend! Wish I had room,the pretzel it looked amazing and HUGE! read more

I came to Leavenworth specifically craving a bratwurst sausage with sauerkraut and BOY did they deliver! I'll be honest, I was so hungry I didn't pay attention to the specific types of sausages but the traditional bratwurst was my favorite. If you can't decide, like me, then get the sausage sampler plate! The three sausages come on a bed of sauerkraut with a dinner roll and potato salad. It really hit the spot and I was so full afterwards. Would definitely come back again! read more

The Soup Cellar - Brat sampler - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

There is nothing special about this place. But, if you are looking for a good soup and sandwich place this is it. Also I can see if you have a bunch of crazy kids or several families this is a good place to go. The food was fine and the staff was friendly. You do have to leave your table and order at the counter, but they bring to food to your table.. read more

Do not go here! Overpriced for mediocre food! Just be patient and go to another place that has a line, because those places are worth it. Service was ok. Food way over priced I paid $54 bucks for 2 beer brats, 2 beers and 1 $8 kids grilled cheese. Oh and I was nauseated afterwards. read more

Found this place accidentally while looking for a place to eat. My companion wanted to come here for their prime rib fridays/saturdays or something but it was Sunday so they didn't have it. Food was expensive for what it was. Ambiance was meh. And service was blah. Would go elsewhere next time read more

The Soup Cellar - Bavarian sampler $18 - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Don't go here for a burger. Not that they're bad, I don't know if they're bad, I've never had one here, but you're in Leavenworth, the little town in the mountains that decorates itself like a German Alps village. Go bold! Order the bratwurst, it's delicious! My family is in a rut. When mom comes along we have to go to the Soup Cellar. Sure, there's the bratwurst place down the street outside and it's good, but she LOVES the Soup Cellars Bratwurst, and guess what. So do I. I've never ordered anything else in the restaurant and I've never been disappointed. It's always delicious. The brats are HUGE and delicious. They're mild, not too sausagey, and they go SO well with the delicious sauerkraut. It's a low carb, flavor fiesta in your mouth! Oh! And don't forget the warm German Potato Salad. (a high carb flavor fiesta) Yum! I love German Potato Salad. So much better than the eggy mayonaisey mushy stuff you get everywhere else. Now, be aware, this is not a fancy restaurant. It's not even an un-fancy restaurant. In fact, I would call it a very rustic lunch kitchen where you go to partake in delicious bratwurst heaven. Staff is nice, order at the counter and find a seat. It's comfortable and relaxing. I've never felt rushed or ignored. Beer and Brats, what could be better? read more

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Leavenworth is busy most of the year. As the temperatures become cooler during the day and Oktoberfest nears, the population of Leavenworth increases significantly. Finding great places to come out of the crowds and enjoy a warm meal amongst friends and family becomes a priority. With a family of 6, it's sometimes difficult to find a place to accommodate everyone and their tastes in food. The Soup Cellar has solved the problem of figuring out how to feed two adults and four kiddos. The tables in the back can comfortably seat a party of nine. At the center of the table is the widest selection of condiments that I've quite possibly ever seen. This says a lot about how once the food is prepared, The Soup Cellar gives many opportunities to customize the finished product at the table. The ordering process goes as follow; Get seat - receive a menu - go to the register and order food - get drinks - get food. It's important to remember the part about going to the register to order. For the food I had the BBQ Burger and fries, my better half had the White Chili, and the kids had burgers, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, and mini corn dogs. This place did the fries PERFECT!!!! Golden, crispy, specimens of what fries should be. The burger was better than a fast food burger, but not a top of the line burger. It's great, I don't feel it's what they are shooting for. It's a burger that fills a person up, it tastes great, had great texture with the melted cheese and sautéed onions. The service Our waitress, once we figured out the ordering process was super friendly and helpful. The table was clean before we arrived, this is something I look for often. Cleaning before we arrive vs as we are being seated. Kudos to The Soup Cellar! I would definitely recommend the Soup Cellar to those who need to get out of the crowd and f read more

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Mediocre lunch spot along Front Street in Leavenworth. As the name suggests, it's in a basement across the street from the gazebo, and they serve soups, sandwiches, and some brat dishes. I had the California BLT which was decent though a part of me wishes I asked to hold the cheese because I felt there were too many flavors going around. Bacon was nice and crisp and I liked the toasted sourdough bread it was on. Fries were fantastic too, I want to know where those are from. My family had various bowls of soup, and they said all the flavors were watered down. It hit the spot on a cold spring day, but they said that honestly you could get a better bowl at the Safeway deli. read more

The Soup Cellar - California BLT - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Fast service, fairly new staff but pleasant enough. Food was a bargain for town. We stopped here for a quick bite passing thru town. Would come again. Prob the best fried in town. read more

The Soup Cellar - Menu - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

I gave the wait staff 3 chances to get it straight and even showed them my receipt where I had purchased 3 beers for a party of 4 but they refused to get the 3rd beer. TOTAL FAILURE! read more

Right across from the city center park, the place was packed. Took quite some time to get down into the restaurant (it only seats 66) and some more time to wait for our food but with the crowds - it was to be expected. We had the sausage sampler with sauerkraut, a French dip, and a vegan burger. The sandwich and burgers were good, but the sausages were at best average. There were signs on the front door saying that the business was for sale as the owners were retiring after having run the place for quite a while. If you're looking for a turnkey restaurant in a quaint mountain town, this may be a decent option. read more

The Soup Cellar - American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

The soup and the food here are good but be warned: it is pricey and it is an order at the counter and serve yourself the soup in a buffet kind of manner. When the waiter dropped off our brat order I asked where my soup was and he asked if I got a cup or bowl... that option had not been given to me and the cup is less expensive and more palatable especially if you are getting a sandwich and soup (the bowl is huge). He also told me I had to go serve myself the soup- which again, no one had given me a bowl or directions to serve myself. If you are a soup lover I would drop by but be aware of the $$$ and the odd seating arrangement's. read more

Lines at a couple other spots were long so we dropped in. The photos of the dishes are exactly what we saw. Sausage sampler was pretty good (especially with the variety of mustards), and the kids meal was as expected. Kind of a half-service place (dish up your own drinks and soups), but the folks working there were gracious and friendly despite a couple of rude customers. read more

This place was very mediocre. The service and food was alright. It wasn't bad but it's not great at all. The price is really overprice. I get it, it's located on a tourist street, but the portion size is very small and it's just wasn't worth it in my opinion. Even though they are called the soup cellar, I believe their soup should be locked up in a cellar for being bad. It's $7 for a bowl of soup that I highly believe it's just canned soup with added salt and water. Service 3/5. Food 2.5/5. Price -1.69/5. read more

A friend recommended this cozy little restaurant to us when we visited Leavenworth for the first time. The day was very chilly, so stepping out of the brisk wind to enjoy hot sandwiches and cups of soup was perfect. The place was small, but very clean. Our waitress was sweet and super helpful to recommend what our kids might like. They got the chicken noodle soup and loved it! The place was a little hard to find because 1. they are downstairs (ahem, soup cellar), and 2. there was construction going on in the building over the restaurant. We had a yummy, cozy time and look forward to returning on our next trip to Leavenworth. read more