Here with family visiting from California and we had to come back here to dine. It's also a great time to update my last review since it had many typos. Came on a Wednesday and it was packed but the wait went pretty quick. Inside has beautiful artwork on the walls that can be purchased. To get us started we ordered a cup of seafood chowder, cup of chicken noodle, and yes bread pudding as an appetizer, lol. The soups were great. But that bread pudding was phenomenal and the star of the show.I highly recommend it. As our main entre we ordered the wet burrito, pastrami,build your omelette with mushrooms, tomatoes, and green onions. Everything was delicious. A special thank you to our server Kecia. read more

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For a place called Soup Spoon Cafe, I thought I'd open the menu to see a page of soups but the soups of the day (4) were on a chalk board. Our party of four were served the food in phases rather than everyone's plate coming at once. I'd consider the service slow since we waited a bit 10 minutes (?) to order. Had the seafood soup which was fine but the bread I asked to be served with it was cold, dry slices of a French baguette. The salad someone else from our party ordered had a nice serving of beef on it and looked tasty. The beef stroganoff another person ordered was overly seasoned to me as I was given a taste and beef wasn't very tender. Overall food is fine. Place is nice with some outside seating. read more

Meh food. Horrible ambience. This is just a corner deli. If you work downtown and want to hang, you come here. Otherwise skiiiiiip. Service is very tired in the evening on a rainy day with hardly anyone in. read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - Table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

The thinnest sprinkled cut tenderloin I ever had without much flavor on a salad. Gorgonzola cheese served with Caesar dressing is also odd, perhaps I should've inquired about a vinaigrette dressing instead. read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Nice lunch spot. Plenty of parking out back and clean restaurant, nice quirky atmosphere with plenty of photos and artwork. . Had a party of 13 and service was excellent. Enjoyed the Mediterranean Salad but it was a little skimpy on the gyros protein. read more

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This place continues to be a win for me. I was there for lunch this time. I went with some colleagues so we could have a meeting in a relaxed yet classy environment. The service was great and the food continued to rise above expectations. Although the menu options had changed a bit, my needs were still met with ease and flavor. read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - Vegan stew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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There's a reason this place is a local favorite. The food is good, the portions are enormous, the staff is friendly, and it is a nice place to spend your time. The art on the walls is charming and even when it is packed it's a nice ambience. read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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So, so good! The steak and eggs were delicious. Steak was cooked perfectly. I loved how crispy the hashbrowns were, too! I had my eye on the stuffed French toast so I definitely need to go back. Great experience all around as a first timer. read more

This place came with high reviews from friends and family who had been there previously. It's located right off of Michigan Ave near the capital and there's street parking and a small parking lot available. The wait to get a table was fast and the server came and got our drink order almost immediately, even with a packed restaurant. I think this place has a slight diner feel to it after looking at the menu (ITS HUGE) I always worry when a restaurant has pages of entrees available because it's sometimes an indicator that items are frozen/food distribution items and not fresh/prepped by a kitchen. The appetizers we got were generous portions for three people and we took home the leftovers. Our soups were mediocre, I picked a permanent one on the menu - the French onion soup. I also wasn't crazy about the area where we sat! It was in the back near the bathrooms and it felt weirdly unfinished and there were wires hanging from the ceiling. I'm not sure I'd come back - it didn't blow me away! Oh and on my way out I noticed some moms trying to lift their baby carriages up the stairs into the restaurant, is there a handicap entrance or ramp somewhere? I didn't notice one. I'm sorry but I've definitely been to some better soup sandwich places!!! read more

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I have been coming here for years and years, even after moving away 10 ish years ago and yesterday was truly disappointing. The food was good like usual, but it took over an hour for our food while multiple other tables were getting theirs (they arrived a long time after us). I definitely hope this was just a one off situation but this should not be happening. Our drinks took forever too. Our server was nice enough. read more

This place is very busy weekday or weekend. We went on a Tuesday during lunch and did have a small wait. Soup and salad were great and I just love the vibes of this place. Mac n Cheese with chicken that my coworker received looked soooo good. A Lansing staple! read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - French Onion Soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Best place for breakfast or lunch if you are a soup lover along with those tasty drinks they offer!

I came here because this place receives really great reviews from the Lansing foodies group. The staff were very friendly and reassuring... I almost ended up leaving but I stayed for lunch. I got the seafood chowder which was good but a little on the salty side. I was able to finish though... I got the smokin b sandwich was okay. The meat could have used some seasoning. I only ate half and took the rest home. My guest enjoyed the pasta dish. The price was very reasonable. I would come back to try something else. They have a very large menu to choose from. read more

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This was a go-to for me when I lived in Lansing but I feel like the quality and creativity have declined. Tried while in town last time but I'm going to take it off my rotation down memory lane read more

Food is great - place is small but it works - you can forgive them for tight parking 'cuz the food is exceptional

Do yourself a favor and order any of the roast beef. Tender, rare and delicious! The seafood chowder was a bit too salty for my taste, but the sandwich was amazing! read more

I came here while visiting MSU and heard a lot about this place. The wine selection is good. Our waiters were friendly. Food came out fairly quickly. The food was just ok. The bread and olive oil is odd because the bread is not toasted. Just smaller versions of sliced bread. The rack of lamb was just ok. It was cooked very rare. There was blood all over my linguine and that made it appetizing. I wished they had asked me how I liked it cooked. The linguine was cold so the cheese sat atop it. The kale side was really good though. I mostly ate that and sliced off the more medium parts of the lamb. It was rough though and hard to eat. I barely ate my food. The place is nice and inviting, but my experience was lackluster. read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - Rack of lamb - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

i never thought i'd see the day i leave a 1 star review but i really cannot express how disappointing this place was. i came hoping for good soup (i mean... their name is the soup spoon cafe) and a can of Campbell is better. I ordered the tomato basil, a pretty classic soup, but as it turns out it was actually a creamy tomato basil which is not what i expected. the texture was horrible, it felt like it was curdled but i confirmed it was the normal texture for their soup. the flavor was not at all like a classic tomato basil which was incredibly disappointing and the texture was unbearable. nothing else that i ate here was worth talking about cause it was equally disappointing. the service wasn't horrible but also not amazing. we were sat at a table directly across from the open kitchen so the noise made it very difficult to talk to my friend across from me. to add to the displeasure, i was shocked to see how expensive my check was for how little food we got and for how low quality the food was. overall would not recommend and never plan to go back. read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - (creamy) tomato basil soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Food. So good. Bread pudding. Amazing. Service. Excellent. I need to let whoever the owner is of this establishment know that Sasha was so kind and helpful for me and my boyfriend's terrible indecision, and helped us choose some of the best things on the menu. Genuinely such a great server on such a busy Saturday too. I will be going here again as I loved the atmosphere, food, and service. 10/10 restaurant in Lansing. Thank you!! read more

I dined at Soup Spoon a few years ago right after they first opened. The food was really good. We had lunch there recently and were really disappointed. My black forest omelet tasted like an old dish rag. And, the hash browns were too salty and didn't have much flavor either. My didn't like the taste of her biscuits and gravy either. The entrees didn't measure up to the price. It's not the same place, I think the ownership must have changed at some point. The service was good. read more

- A Cozy, Friendly Spot Near Downtown Lansing We were visiting Lansing and looking for a good breakfast spot near the Michigan History Museum. While there weren't many walkable options, we found The Soup Spoon Café and it turned out to be a great choice. The menu isn't especially gluten-free friendly, but the staff was super accommodating. My daughter ordered the Build Your Own Omelette with bacon ($13.49) and swapped out the toast for a side salad. The salad was fresh and the vinaigrette had great flavor--nice presentation too! My wife ordered the Cherry Omelette ($17.49), which--despite the name--had no cherries. It's actually a seafood omelette with shrimp and a lobster sauce. She loved the blend of textures and flavors, and said the eggs were cooked perfectly. It came with crispy hashbrowns and an English muffin. I went with the Eggs Your Way breakfast ($14.49)--two eggs, toast, bacon, and hashbrowns. Nothing fancy, but solid and filling. The café has a warm, laid-back vibe, and our server was genuinely friendly and helpful the entire time. It made the experience even better. Overall, a great local find for brunch. We'd come back! read more

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Had an absolutely lovely meal at The Soup Spoon Cafe this week. The server was charming, cheerful, and extremely attentive. I had my SDiT (Service Dog in Training) and wasn't asked inappropriate questions or harassed at the door -- everyone was completely appropriate and let me enjoy my meal with my family. I asked for my French onion soup to be served screaming hot and they did! It came out deliciously hot! My husband ordered the Eggs Benedict and the eggs were cooked beautifully (this also came with salad, but he ate it too quickly for me to grab a photo). It was nice and quiet and I'd recommend as a great place to have a business meeting or a first date. Thank you! read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - Bowl of French Onion Soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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The spicy Greek omelette was very filling it was stuffed with items comes with bread I had sourdough with a side salad. My husband had the steak and eggs. He said his was great. It was busy we had reservations but came early and had a 15 min wait. The food came out pretty fast. They do have a full bar with all Michigan made spirits. They have the best bread pudding I got it to go. Everyone recommends the pumpkin cheesecake it was okay. The staff is very nice. The place is a bit noisy but not too bad. read more

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We've had breakfast here and it has been fantastic. This was our first time for dinner, and we were surprised at the diverse offerings in their menu. So much to choose from. The food was good, but I would probably pick something different next time. The French Dip was just okay. Our friend ordered the Halibut and it looked delicious! The thing that probably brought this rating down was the pesky bug (fruit fly or gnat?) that kept bothering us throughout the meal. I'm not sure if it's because of where we were seated (corner by the service stand) or if there was something attracting the bugs into the restaurant, but it was unpleasant that I wanted to leave as soon as I could. We found out at the end of the meal that you get a free dessert of your choice for your birthday. That was a bonus! read more

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Love love love love love love love!!!!!!! The food, the people, the ambience. All of it

You must try their DESSERT SOUPS! I've been to the Soup Spoon a few times previously, so I was surprised when our waitress asked us if we'd like to see their dessert soup menu. I'd never heard of such a thing! They had a few selections including a white chocolate soup with a butter cookie crumble, a pumpkin bisque soup with sweet whipped cream and nutmeg, and a chilled key lime soup served in a graham cracker bowl. I don't know if dessert soups are their invention or if I'm just out of the loop, but the one thing I do know is that their dessert soups are delicious! Six stars if I could!! read more

We ordered a ton of food for take out. The staff that took the order was friendly and we received our order with no errors. The Vegan Fritters were so flavorful and had a perfect texture we would definitely order these again. The Naan Pizza had good flavor but didn't hold up well for take out definitely something that needs to be eaten fresh. We had heard great things about The Seafood Chowder and I have to say it did not disappoint. So much flavor and they did it skip out on the seafood. My Voodoo Pasta was BOMB!!!!! I know you never mix cheese with seafood blah blah blah but it worked it was so good huge flavors. Definitely check this place out and we will 100% be coming back!! read more

My wife and I stopped in with her uncle and aunt as a celebration of Father's Day and just plain old family time. Uncle Den has already got reservations so we were quickly seated. The place was packed and relatively loud. Service was good! Our waitress didn't exceptional job keeping her drink, orders filled and general care. Our food was exceptionally yummy! Very eclectic, but extremely well-done! I truly enjoyed the voodoo pasta with shrimp! My wife's pancakes were huge! And that seafood chowder, delicious. read more

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Grabbed lunch here and as always it's a treat! Food was fast, and arrived hot. The waitress was friendly and helpful, giving suggestions on the menu. Pretty busy but that's to be expected that time of day. It was fun watching the kitchen work their culinary magic while catching up. read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Casual with MANY options! The goat cheese points were LOADED with cheese. Yum! The stew is atop a delicious bed of mashed sweet potatoes! read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - Ethiopian Vegan Stew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Soup Spoon Cafe was recommended to me as a cool breakfast place with a nice vibe. We visited on a weekday at 9 am and it was perhaps 2/3rds full. We were seated immediately by a host and our server popped over a few minutes later. Waters and 2 coffees were provided immediately while we pondered the wide range of menu options. I ordered the Black Forest Omelette with a side salad instead of the toast/potato carb bomb. Salad was served first and it is a spring mix salad with shredded carrots and cherry tomatoes. Dressing was heavy and had a strong vinaigrette flavor but I liked it. My omelette was big and tasty. The hollandaise sauce was too much for my liking but I could push it off with my knife so no harm. Overall it was cooked perfectly and had a nice flavor. I stole bacon from one of my party and it was terrific. Everyone at my table liked the food. Service was astounding. One of my guests jokingly complained that her coffee cup was always getting topped off and she had to be a chemist and add sweetener and cream in varying portions. Would 100% recommend if our experience is typical. One note, Michigan Avenue is under major construction so access is limited to back streets. read more

Oh boy...I really wanted to love this place. My spouse ordered the chicken noodle soup. This dish was visually repulsive. She was brave she was and tackled the misanthrope. Not a favorite for my favorite. I ordered the seafood chowder and the "kickin'' pastrami sandwich. The soup was over peppered and that was the most forward flavor to my sadness. And, oh boy, there was enough pastrami to call a sandwich, maybe, if you don't love pastrami. I would call it Miserly Taste of Pastrami. Won't be back. read more

We are so happy we found this little spot in Lansing while visiting our daughter up at school. They take reservations, which was super helpful during a busy weekend. We came for dinner, but they do breakfast and lunch too, which I definitely plan on returning for. They have their own parking -lot which seems rare in this area. Greeted right away with friendly staff. They had a great bar area when you walk in. It looked small when we came in, but it is surprisingly big when you enter! Our waitress was super sweet and she had been there all day- so shout out to our girl who was hustling all day and still friendly and helpful. We started with the baked cheese appetizer that my family threw back in about 6 seconds. The sweet blackberry sauce complimented this so nicely. My daughter and I did soups and, how can you skip soups at the soup cafe?! They were awesome. Definitely try a soup. I'll include some pics. We all had a different menu item- some dinner meals, some sandwiches. My children wished they would have stepped up for some dinner items when they saw our food as their sandwiches were not as exciting as our dinners. My husband has the Johnny's chicken which was huge portions and good- and some surprise spice. I had the pork schnitzel which I really enjoyed with the mushrooms. We will be back and are happy to have a new "spot". read more

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Server was quick and busy. Pretty crowded for a Monday lunch in September. Had the soup flight and 3/4 soups were only okay, but the Hungarian Mushroom was delicious. Would probably visit again since the soup selection rotates. read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - Soup flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Holy sh%# they know their way around a soup at this place. Soup flight was amazing - I just moved to this area and it was the best food i've had so far. Was crazy busy for a random Monday at noon, but can't wait to come back when it's a little chiller in there read more

The Soup Spoon Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Had the Korean Po boy, very good. Arrived around 11:30 am on a Tuesday, not overly crowded. Also had the chowder, very good quality. Place was clean and not overly noisy. Will go back. read more

We found this amazing gem on our way home from Grand Rapids this morning. This is a 100% must try if you are ever in the area!!. Everything we had was Amazeballs, I would not have changed a single thing. Our server Keisha helped me land on the Cherry Bomb-let, and the other dishes we chose. Not pictured was the Asiago Biscuit With Rosemary Sausage Gravy, it didn't last long enough for a photo. Lol But yes 110%. A Must Try if you are ever anywhere near here. Keisha (our server was awesome, and the food was next level good!! read more

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Great vegetarian options. Lentil stew is one of my favorite winter comfort foods. Awesome salads and the menu is huge so no shortage of choices. Total gem. There is often a few minute wait but it's worth it. read more

Over priced, mediocre and pretentious. Made reservations, they made us wait 1/2 hour in an empty restaurant until they "had room" to seat us. Another time they were out of most of their menu items. read more

The workers were very friendly, they had a few regulars who were dining when I came in. I was by myself but my server helped me have a good time. I got one of the specials - scallops - so fuckin good and buttery. I got the risotto with crab cakes next and couldn't finish it but it was also great. Everything is fresh and the menu rotates seasonally I believe read more