Best soup in Philadelphia
Check out the top soup in Philadelphia, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Dim Sum Garden
1. Dim Sum Garden



25 local reviews
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

The best dim sum in Chinatown! You've got to try their authentic Shanghai Soup Dumplings! This place opened…

Don't let the name fool you, this is not "real" Cantonese dim sum. This is Chinese dim sum from Shanghai. …

Shanghai Soup dumplings (上海小龙包) - say no more. These aren't quite as good as Joe's Shanghai in NYC…
1. Dim Sum Garden
1. Dim Sum Garden



25 local reviews

Steven
The best dim sum in Chinatown! You've got to try their authentic Shanghai Soup Dumplings! This place opened maybe a decade ago in a sketchy…

Judy
Don't let the name fool you, this is not "real" Cantonese dim sum. This is Chinese dim sum from Shanghai. However, their scallion pancakes…

Wen
Shanghai Soup dumplings (上海小龙包) - say no more. These aren't quite as good as Joe's Shanghai in NYC Chinatown, but the next best thing.
2. Soup Kitchen Cafe
2. Soup Kitchen Cafe



36 local reviews
2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia
Closed · Opens 9:00 AM
+1 215-427-1680
CafeBarRestaurant

They serve reanimator coffee, our favorite! Their brunch is good and simple. Great place for lunch (brunch) or…

Best lunch place ever. I absolutely love their soup and half a sandwich special. For the vegetarians, there…

Delicious soup and sandwiches! The pulled pork, meatloaf sandwich, and tomato soup are some of our faves.
2. Soup Kitchen Cafe
2. Soup Kitchen Cafe



36 local reviews
2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia
Closed · Opens 9:00 AM
+1 215-427-1680

Thomas
They serve reanimator coffee, our favorite! Their brunch is good and simple. Great place for lunch (brunch) or early dinner. They have a…

Zornitsa
Best lunch place ever. I absolutely love their soup and half a sandwich special. For the vegetarians, there is an amazing beet and goat…

Nadia
Delicious soup and sandwiches! The pulled pork, meatloaf sandwich, and tomato soup are some of our faves.
3. Good Spoon Soupery
3. Good Spoon Soupery


11 local reviews
RestaurantFoodPoint of interest

Charming little spot with fantastic soup and small eats from local produce. Try everything, it's all amazing,…

$ - Best soup in town - only 2blks away! Closed Mondays -Quick Bite.
3. Good Spoon Soupery
3. Good Spoon Soupery


11 local reviews

Sarah & Alex
Charming little spot with fantastic soup and small eats from local produce. Try everything, it's all amazing, but their salad dressings are…

Nathan
$ - Best soup in town - only 2blks away! Closed Mondays -Quick Bite.
4. Vientiane Café
4. Vientiane Café



51 local reviews
4728 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia
Closed · Opens 11:00 AM
+1 215-726-1095
Meal takeawayRestaurantPoint of interest

Loatian Thia food. So tasty! This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Prices are reasonable. King…

Cash only, BYO, and nice and spicy. I suggest king soup on a cold day, and the vegetarian naam salad any time…

Another great BYOB. Delightful Lao-Thai taste treats from Coconut Soup to Pad Thai
4. Vientiane Café
4. Vientiane Café



51 local reviews
4728 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia
Closed · Opens 11:00 AM
+1 215-726-1095

Mary
Loatian Thia food. So tasty! This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Prices are reasonable. King soup and nam salad are my…

Anisha
Cash only, BYO, and nice and spicy. I suggest king soup on a cold day, and the vegetarian naam salad any time of year.

Elizabeth
Another great BYOB. Delightful Lao-Thai taste treats from Coconut Soup to Pad Thai
5. Good Spoon Soupery
5. Good Spoon Soupery



6 local reviews
1400 N Front St, Philadelphia
RestaurantFoodEstablishment

A little expensive for soup, but super delicious, fresh soup (and sandwiches, veg sides, breads) made from…

Soup is what is up at this cute location

Yummy soup and helpful staff.
5. Good Spoon Soupery
5. Good Spoon Soupery



6 local reviews
1400 N Front St, Philadelphia

Sarah & Alex
A little expensive for soup, but super delicious, fresh soup (and sandwiches, veg sides, breads) made from high quality local ingredients.

Zak
Soup is what is up at this cute location

Jen
Yummy soup and helpful staff.
6. Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
6. Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House



16 local reviews
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

Cheap and delicious!! Authentic Chinese noodle soup with hand-drawn noodles or shaved noodles. Like most Asian…

My favorite spot in Chinatown for delicious and affordable food. The spicy beef noodle soup with hand drawn…

Hand-drawn noodle soup for less than $10. Heaven on a cold day (or really any day).
6. Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
6. Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House



16 local reviews

Angela
Cheap and delicious!! Authentic Chinese noodle soup with hand-drawn noodles or shaved noodles. Like most Asian places in Chinatown, this…

Derrick
My favorite spot in Chinatown for delicious and affordable food. The spicy beef noodle soup with hand drawn noodles is, hands-down, my…

Melissa
Hand-drawn noodle soup for less than $10. Heaven on a cold day (or really any day).
7. Cafe Diem
7. Cafe Diem


7 local reviews
1031 S 8th St, Philadelphia
Closed · Opens 8:00 AM
+1 215-923-8347
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

They have awesome vietnamese (spicy) soup noodles!

Best bun bo hue Vietnamese spicy noodle soup!
7. Cafe Diem
7. Cafe Diem


7 local reviews
1031 S 8th St, Philadelphia
Closed · Opens 8:00 AM
+1 215-923-8347

Bill
They have awesome vietnamese (spicy) soup noodles!

Helen
Best bun bo hue Vietnamese spicy noodle soup!
8. Pho Ha Saigon
8. Pho Ha Saigon

3 local reviews
RestaurantFoodPoint of interest

New kid on the block, with modern decor and a solid offering of Vietnamese beef noodle soup. The wait staff…
8. Pho Ha Saigon
8. Pho Ha Saigon

3 local reviews

Hieu
New kid on the block, with modern decor and a solid offering of Vietnamese beef noodle soup. The wait staff is 74% friendlier compared to…
9. Pho 75
9. Pho 75

3 local reviews
823 Adams Ave, Philadelphia
Closed · Opens 9:00 AM
(215) 743-8845
RestaurantFoodPoint of interest

OG pho restaurant, they've been slinging bowls of soup since before it was cool.
9. Pho 75
9. Pho 75

3 local reviews
823 Adams Ave, Philadelphia
Closed · Opens 9:00 AM
(215) 743-8845

Hieu
OG pho restaurant, they've been slinging bowls of soup since before it was cool.
10. Good Karma Cafe
10. Good Karma Cafe


24 local reviews
CafeRestaurantPoint of interest

Low key and friendly cafe for lounging or internet-ing. Pastries, soup and sandwiches. Not fine dining but…

Soup, Sandwiches, coffee, great workspaces and a mellow atmosphere
10. Good Karma Cafe
10. Good Karma Cafe


24 local reviews

Daniel
Low key and friendly cafe for lounging or internet-ing. Pastries, soup and sandwiches. Not fine dining but simple and quick.

Laura
Soup, Sandwiches, coffee, great workspaces and a mellow atmosphere
11. Parc
11. Parc


97 local reviews
227 S 18th St, Philadelphia
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM
+1 215-545-2262
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

Wonderful, lively spot throughout the day- the bread is amazing, the warm shrimp salad is a big favorite and…

Great for brunch! Try the chicken sandwich or their delicious french onion soup!
11. Parc
11. Parc


97 local reviews
227 S 18th St, Philadelphia
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM
+1 215-545-2262

Marcy And Dermot
Wonderful, lively spot throughout the day- the bread is amazing, the warm shrimp salad is a big favorite and their french onion soup is the…

Gene
Great for brunch! Try the chicken sandwich or their delicious french onion soup!
12. David's Mai Lai Wah
12. David's Mai Lai Wah


5 local reviews
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

Chinatown staple that hasn't changed in 40 years. Open until 4AM. Order dumplings, moo shoo pork, hong kong…

Best wonton soup you will ever eat. Open till 2pm. Nuf said.
12. David's Mai Lai Wah
12. David's Mai Lai Wah


5 local reviews

Matt
Chinatown staple that hasn't changed in 40 years. Open until 4AM. Order dumplings, moo shoo pork, hong kong soup, and duck chow…

Warren
Best wonton soup you will ever eat. Open till 2pm. Nuf said.