The bitter chill of winter has covered Philadelphia. Now comes the time when the city’s rich pool of culinary talent provides patrons with creamy, brothy, and sometimes even cheesy ways to stay warm during these frozen months.
That’s right, it’s soup season, and here are some of the top soup spots across the city to help you stay warm.
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
Philadelphia’s historic eatery, acclaimed for its traditional Jewish deli selection and satisfying comfort food, boats a wide range of soups that are ready-made to both warm and satisfy. Choose from favorites like Matzoh Ball Soup, Kreplach, Split Pea, Vegetable, Sweet & Sour Cabbage, and Mushroom Barley, Chicken Soup, or boost that chicken soup by getting the Famous Chicken Soup, which includes all that that Chicken Soup delivers plus matzoh ball, kreplach, noodles, rice, or kasha.
There’s truly no shortage of soup at this classic Philly destination.
700 S. 4th St., famous4thstreetdelicatessen.com
Little Walter’s
From Chef/Owner Michael Brenfleck, Little Walter’s provides Philly with a delicious and comforting taste of traditional Polish cuisine. This winter, Little Walter’s invites guests in to enjoy a warm, savory bowl of Żurek. A traditional soup with a sour rye base, each bowl of Żurek is poured tableside and served with kielbasa, potato, and a poached egg, delivering a warm and filling experience that can chase away any cold day.
2049 E Hagert St., littlewaltersphilly.com
Patchwork
Philadelphia’s vibrant New American restaurant and bar, nestled in the bustling Rittenhouse Square on the second floor of the Hyatt Centric, features the perfect escape from the city’s blistery winds in the form of their heartwarming Parsnip Soup, which features sage, brown butter, finished with spiced walnuts for a delightful crunch.
1620 Chancellor St., patchworkphilly.com
Square 1682
The modern American restaurant, named after Pennsylvania’s founding father, William Penn, offers a warm and inviting bowl of New England-style Clam Chowder. Rich, creamy, and finished off with crispy prosciutto and toasted bread, Square 1682’s New England-style Clam Chowder will warm the cockles of any heart.
121 S. 17th St., square1682.com
The Hayes
Perhaps the best solution for any chilly day is a nice warm bowl of French Onion soup. There are many delicious offerings of said soup throughout the city, but The Hayes‘, Midtown Village’s contemporary American tavern and gastropub, is serving up a must-try version.
Featuring perfectly caramelized onions, a large topping of Gruyère, and a toasted baguette, The Hayes’ French Onion Soup is the perfect way to keep warm and cozy throughout soup season.
1123 Walnut St., thehayesphl.com
