I almost gave 3 stars because I ordered a Reuben sandwich and got home only to discover they had given me a club sandwich instead. Since it was my first visit, I had no idea what the Reuben would have been like, and there was no way I was driving all the way back. But honestly, that club sandwich was SO good! The bread was delicious, the bacon and other meats were amazing, and every bite was worth it. For $12, including chips, it was money well spent. I rarely eat out, so when I do, I want it to be worth the calories and this place definitely was. I guess I'll just have to come back someday and finally try that Reuben! read more

Delicious scratch soups , deserts and hot sandwiches made to order, an immaculate establishment with a partial view of the downtown area. Whitney runs a tight ship and all of the employees are smart courteous and responsive, I come here whenever I am in town to see my grandkids and I have never been disappointed in any way , prices are very reasonable too read more

The Soup Kitchen - Chicken and rice plus vegetable beef soups - American Near Me - Alcoa, Tennessee

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I love it. I'm happy with their food and customer service services fantastic and their food is very tasty. The people are very friendly. They're very reasonably priced. They really go all the way out to please the customer Family atmosphere. read more

My husband and I love this place! They always have a great variety of soup, my favorites are Broccoli and Cheddar and Potato. My husband always gets the Vegetable soup and Chili and mixes them together. The cornbread, both regular and Mexican, is also good. The people we serve you are so helpful and friendly, they make it such a pleasant experience! read more

Quiet and like a student lunch line. The workers are very helpful when you're trying to decide too. Sweet tea is the good kind of sweet tea, the banana pudding is just like home, and that phillie is where it's at. Husband tried the Reuben, and generally he's a picky Vicky.. but this one has his seal of approval. read more

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Dave and I were driving on the Foothills Parkway around dinner time. It's been really hard with our RV Fridge not working this entire trip. So we have been eating out and decided we would like something warming like soup! So I looked at my Yelp App and several places were closed. The Soup Kitchen was nice enough to serve us even though they were almost closed. I got a bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup to go and Dave got the Chili. We also ordered two pieces of jalapeño corn bread too. I really didn't have time to look at the menu board when I saw they sell Beef Tamales. So we got two Tamales too. We ate in the RV and were able to heat everything up. Everything was very good, warm and satisfying. The corn bread had pieces of corn inside and chopped jalapeños. The Tamales were very good filled with ground beef, very different than the Cuban ones we get in Cape Coral. We appreciate how everything was packed up to go with plastic utensils and napkins. Also the fact that they were so nice and made sure we got our order before they closed. Thank you Soup Kitchen! read more

Mouth watering fresh made sandwiches and soups, quick service (also has call ahead order op) and friendly, helpful staff that doesn't rush when trying to decide which sandwich and which soup you can't live without that day. Open, cafe-style seating atmosphere. read more

I gave a review 3 weeks ago. Soup and sandwich..awful. The owner said she would make it right. I called again today and spoke with Olivia. She gave me the owner's name: Whitney Pierct. She gave me an email address that doesn't work. My own sister is friends with her.? Do not trust her. read more

This place is actually fantastic. My first time coming inside and eating but second time having their soup. I love it and recommend to everyone.. I love the energy in here and everyone is so nice. read more

The Soup Kitchen - American Near Me - Alcoa, Tennessee

The service is quick, and the soup is delicious and impeccably hot! Love the place. Also, the Mexican cornbread is yummy!

The best place for lunch on a cold day. I have been working in Maryville this month and this little place was a true hidden gem. The prices are reasonable and the food is seasoned to perfection. I haven't tried anything that wasn't excellent. They have a great deal on a soup, chips, and grilled cheese. It really hits the spot. However, the dining area is too small for the number of customers they have at noon. read more

Perfect to go or eat in lunch. I love the rotating menu, but have my favorites. Make sure to get a side of bread! I love their French onion and Graten Savoyard. read more

We love soup kitchen! Haven't had a bad soup yet! The lunch special is a great value! Soup, grilled cheese, pickle and a bag of chips for $7!? You can't get that anywhere. Made from scratch too! I always try a different soup and there is plenty to choose from. The staff is friendly and the dinning area is always tidy. The Mexican corn bread is AMAZING! read more

Smells great when you walk in. Folks that work there are friendly and helpful. Tried the chicken bacon ranch sammie and some weird Asian noodle soup. The sammie was ok, but the soup featured spaghetti noodles, canned mushrooms and water chestnuts...under flavored and very meh. I'll be back for their very affordable daily special (I think it was a grilled cheese and soup for ~$7.) read more

The Soup Kitchen - I resemble that remark. - American Near Me - Alcoa, Tennessee

Excellent, fresh homemade soups and sandwiches. Outstanding quality at affordable prices!

Went there for lunch and it was fantastic! Will definitely go back again. The people who work there are super nice too.

Friends and their kids down with a cold so swung by to get them some hot soup so they didn't have to cook. Great selection and we were able to get a large container with enough soup for the family. They loved the soup and claimed best they have ever had. Staff was welcoming and very helpful. Will be back soon to try some other options on the menu for ourselves. read more

I have been here several times to try different kinds of soups and sandwiches. I enjoyed the Rueben the most. Their Soup selection is great. The Lobster brisk is super tasty! You have to get there before they run out. Service is always great. read more

This is the perfect lunch spot for someone on the go. I love that they have a large variety of soups! They also have sandwiches and a salad bar. I love the location in Knoxville however I feel that this place has a little bit of work to do before it gets to be as good as the Knoxville one. I've had 2 good meals here and 2 under average meals here. The main reason why I had 2 under average experiences is because they made my grilled cheese on stale bread. I get that putting it on a flat top and browning it you would think it would cover it up, unfortunately the answer is no. Stale bread is stale bread, just don't use it and start w/ a fresh loaf. Other than that the staff is always friendly. Go give them a shot for lunch as it really is the perfect amount of food with the right options to choose from. Cheers & Enjoy! read more

Best soup in Town and decent prices. GO there when ever I get a chance. Love go purchase the 1/2 gal of soup to bring home.

Working out of town I always try to find the local places to eat. The Soup Kitchen is a local place with very friendly people working there. The soup and sandwiches are very good. I've been here a couple different times and got different soups and sandwiches each time and they were all very good. I highly recommend The soup kitchen. read more

We're from out of town/state and this is a great smaller restaurant that isn't "big name brand". Lots of sandwich, soup, and dessert options! I got the hot tuna melt, chicken rice soup, and a dessert. INCREDIBLE! It will be a go-to every time we come in town. read more

The Soup Kitchen - a piece of cake in a plastic container - American Near Me - Alcoa, Tennessee

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One word. DELICIOUS! Today I went there for the first time. I pigged out on the best meatloaf sandwich I've eaten in a long time as well as some soup that tasted like it was cooked by my mother. OUTSTANDING! A great place to eat an inexpensive and filling delicious meal. Also the restaurant is very clean and the folks working there are great! TRY IT YOU'LL LOVE IT! read more

The Soup Kitchen is one of my favorite spots to eat in the Maryville/Knoxville area. They always have a diverse range of soups to choose from, each being just as tasty as the next. The staff there is friendly and they really know how to create a wonderful sandwich, too. The prices are very reasonable and you get your money's worth. All in all, it's a fantastic place to stop and fill your belly. I recommend you do so! read more

Always delicious!!! I have never had a soup I didn't like! The meatloaf sandwich is amazing! you can't beat their specials!

Friendly staff, fast, fresh food, clean dining room. What's not to like. The french dip roast beef sandwich melted in my mouth. Reasonably priced. Drive by Subway and hit this place up. You won't regret it. read more

Over priced @ $9 for a cup of soup and a 1/2 sandwich. No wonder you can't support local business. Panera is a better deal. Cafeteria like unfriendly atmosphere. read more

They keep on making great soup and sandwiches I'm gonna keep on coming back! I'm there maybe twice a week, I highly recommend The Soup Kitchen! read more

This specialty restaurant sounded appealing with their variety of soups. They only had a selection of four soups which I was disappointed. I had their chili soup which was pretty good and their grilled cheese sandwich was bland. The table/seating area seemed outdated and dirty. It wasn't very inviting. The staff were friendly but when asked their opinion how one of the soups they offered tasted, they hadn't tried it. Which tells me to stay away from it. read more

Aahhhh. Not that great. Place is dirty. The people are nice...not a lot of variety...will not be back. Maybe a product of the COVID crush. Sad read more

I too was excited to eat here when I heard about it. I disagree though about the staff. Our experience was good. The lady was helpful and friendly. I like basic GOOD home cooking. We had the chili and the potato leek, both very satisfying in amount and flavor. I had a grilled cheese and it was as good as mine at home (mine are the best). I am not into trendy deconstructed hipster foods, so that may be the difference. It was cold and rainy out, and we left feeling warm and satisfied. Addendum: went back up and got a piece of carrot cake and a chess bar. All I can say is yummmmm! read more

Love this place. I like to go get a half gallon of soup and take it home for dinner. It's great for lunch too. Fast. So I don't waste your lunch hour waiting on food. Love the Mexican cornbread! Staff is fast and nice. It's clean. I'm picky and this is one of my go-to spots. read more

Mrs. M loves this place so we went for lunch today. Unfortunately even a special day with her couldn't save this place. The chili was disappointing, a bland stew of cumin and bell peppers. The accompanying cornbread had the taste of a school cafeteria, hard enough to be barely chewable, grainy and unsatisfactory. Sorry sweetheart, but this will have to be your own special place. read more

I believe they said this place opened in August. I went for the first time yesterday. I and several other groups of customers walked in right before closing time. (I'm talking 5 minutes before closing.) the staff was very friendly and accommodated everyone. I had my food to-go. The soup was amazing and they make fresh homemade bread which is delicious! I'm excited to go back. read more

Great food! And such a friendly staff! We had many questions about what to get and the ladies here answered them with lots of patience and smiles. I absolutely adored the pimento cheese sandwich. It's made with real shredded cheese, not that mushy processed stuff. It did cost 45 bucks for the four of us to eat lunch. So, prices are kinda high for sandwiches and soup. HOWEVER, you get what you pay for and this food is excellent! Well worth the money. read more

Not sure what the buzz is about. The food was ok, definitely pricier for the food style and portions. I think it has a hold-over reputation, not on my food hit list. The restaurant needs renovating. read more

We enjoyed a delightful lunch in spite of the fact that they filled to capacity. Delicious soup options as well as fresh homemade bread. Very nice folls that appreciate your business. This is a GREAT lunch option!! read more

The southwestern chicken soup is delicious. However, the customer service is not. The young girl filling my order couldn't complete her task because the lady at the cash register kept interrupting her to ask questions about receipts and tips. I walked out with less soup than I ordered. read more

Couldn't wait for this place to open! I loved the old one, but on my first visit, I was very disappointed. Soup was "OK"....but the BIG TURN OFF....INSTANT TEA! What?! The old location had fabulous tea with scrumptious lemon and orange slices. This is the south...we don't do instant tea. Also, location, decor, and plastic tableware were a big turn off. I realized very quickly, that this was not the old soup kitchen I remember. Very disappointed. read more

Visited here for the first time and let the staff know that as well. I didnt feel very welcomed here. They werent very friendly towards me at all. I was the only person in line. If a person tells you its their first time, most times they let you know specials or how things work but they just gave me a look like "okay what do you want"...i ordered the clam chowder which was very thin and had way more broth than potatoes and clams. It was new england style as far as it being white but wasnt rich and creamy like i was expecting. I got a basic grilled cheese with white bread, a drink, a bowl of soup, a bag of chips and a slice of cake for about 12.50. What upset me the most was that some girl came in after me that they knew and they greeted her very nicely but then she asked to taste a soup. So i guess you can sample before you buy which would have been nice to know before I ordered a whole bowl of this mediocre clam chowder. I wont be coming back nor will i recommend this to my coworkers. One star for bad customer service and plus the soup wasnt anything to write home about, I mean you had one job, soup. If its the "soup kitchen" Im expecting you to have at least mastered soup. read more