Zoup!

Zoup is a great place to grab lunch downtown. Depending on your menu choice, this place can get a bit pricey. I’m fine with that, though, because I enjoy Zoup’s quiet cozy atmosphere. Zoup is an escape from the hustle and bustle of other fast casual spots on Euclid (i.e Chipotle, Jimmy Johns…).
The White Chicken Chili is super yummy with just the right amount of spice.

A-​OK is about right. This chain eatery is all about soups, with a side of salad and/​or a sammie. A strong lunch contender indeed, but it didn’t really leave me craving more.
I chose the «pick two» option and tried the burrito salad with a side of soup. I loved that I could sample the heck out of all the soups I wanted, although it didn’t really make the decision any easier. The stuffed green pepper, mac n’ cheese and lobster bisque were all delicious, but lacked that «homemade» soup flavor that warms you from the inside out on a cold day. These soups tasted more like something you could grab at a big-​name grocery store buffet, or pre-​made food area.
To avoid giving too much info, I’ll defer you to Kaitlin D’s review regarding the salads and the reason why I’m not in a rush to return. The burrito salad was delicious – although hardly the «healthy» salad option. It comes with chipotle ranch dressing, which was spicy and delicious – probably the best thing about the salad. They also skimped on my guac because they ran out, instead of just restocking it and giving me the full amount.
After eating my meal I was really full – but an icky tummy feeling following me the rest of the day – very much like Kaitlin D’s review. Based on how much I love the salads and HOMEMADE soups from locally-​owned Souper Market AND the horrid parking options for a quick lunch downtown, I think I’ll stick with my local peeps. And not just because they’re locally-​owned (so are most big box franchises, as well), but because the food is homemade, fresher and it’s an all around better product.

I still really like the idea of Zoup and it’s convenient for me, but I’ve had some bad experiences recently. A lot of it has to do with the actual food, which is unfortunate. i’m not sure if it’s just me, but my last two attempts to eat salad here have destroyed my digestive system (sorry, that’s the least graphic way I could put it…). I think I may need to either stick with soup or Souper Market, as their soups and salads are nothing but delicious. Since those bad experiences, I’ve avoided the place and honestly don’t really miss it. Sorry, Zoup, you probably won’t be seeing me again any time soon.

This particular location has gotten better. I would have previously given it a 2. The service was previously slow, ingredients were just ok etc. I met a friend for lunch today and was very surprised. The restaurant was not crowded at lunch, the staff was very personable and most importantly the food was ok. My go-​to at Zoup is always the Chicken Pot Pie soup which I usually pair with a salad or sandwich. I did sample the turkey chili today, which was pretty tasty, I would definitely order on a future visit. Today I ordered the Pot Pie soup and Greek Sandwich wrap. The soup was pretty good, the sourdough roll was pretty good as well. Previous visits included day-​old, dry sourdough bread. The Greek wrap was just ok, it was kinda messy and non-​descript. I bit into it and thought that I had the wrong sandwich, tasted like chicken salad instead of a chicken sandwich. I probably wouldn’t order the sandwich again, but all in all I would return at some point.

I haven’t been to zoup in a number of years. Today I went with a couple of colleagues. They have on average 10 – 12 soups available daily. I opted for the lobster bisque with half of the greek chicken wrap. First off, if you are in a rush this location around noon is not the place for you. There was quite a line just to order and just as much of a line to get your food. It took about 30 minutes from the time we entered to actually get our food. Despite the hectic pace, staff was friendly. You can try any soups you like prior to making your final selection. Now back to the food. Lobster bisque was tasty. Rich and creamy with large seafood chunks in it. The wrap was meh. Not bad but just ok. Given the dropping temperatures I am likely to drop by this location again, just will come after the lunch rush.

Zoup. It is this really popular lunch place in Cleveland and they have a daily changing menu of soup, sandwiches and salads every day. On this day, I had chicken pot pie soup and a chicken toscana sandwich, both of which were phenomenal. What I love is that you just get so much food and if you get a soup, you also get a nice piece of bread to go with it!
This place is really popular at lunch time! Sometimes the line is even out the door! I recommend placing your order online and then just picking it up. It will save you so much time and they actually serve on time.
Probably one of the best places to grab a quick lunch and they just have such great food for not very much.

The name says it all, well if you substitute a ‘S’ for the ‘Z’. Soup here is great and they let you try a sample before you buy. A little expensive but you definitely get what you pay for quality-​wise.
Unfortunately, Zalads and Zandwiches did not live up the lofty expectations their soup sets. Both are rather bland and unassuming. That being said, I have been to Zoup roughly seven times in the past month so they must be doing something right.
The chain has an involved social media presence with discounts on Facebook and Twitter. Everytime I have checked on Foursquare, Zoup’s Twitter account asks how my experience was. Pretty cool. For those tried and true individuals who like their discounts the old-​fashioned way, be sure to go on Mondays when they double-​punch your loyalty card!