10 soup spots in Raleigh

As the weather gets colder, soup is there to keep you warm. Get cozy with a cup or bowl at some of our favorite spots for soup in Raleigh, from traditional matzo ball and deli favs to pho and ramen.

Two bowls of ramen filled with a variety of veggies and meats. A hand is using chopsticks to grab a bite.

Warm up with a stacked bowl of ramen from Tonbo.

Photo by Tonbo Ramen

Let’s face it: It’s pretty chilly outside. We’re sharing some of our favorite places to sip on good soup in Raleigh to get warmed up.

Anise Pho, 222 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 113 | Try eight different varieties of Vietnamese noodle soup packed with veggies — we also love the banh mi sandwich.

Cafe Carolina and Bakery, 2130 Clark Ave. | Take a minute to enjoy the new cafe space while slurping on a roasted chicken noodle soup bread bowl.

Carroll’s Kitchen, 19 E. Martin St. | Warm your body and soul with a cup of chicken velvet soup and support this nonprofit restaurant.

Mookie’s, 1010 Tryon Village Dr., Cary | This New York-style deli serves a perfect matzo ball soup — try it with loaded latkes and half sour pickle spears.

My Way Tavern, 522 St. Mary’s St. | Get on your way to visit every week for a new soup special, like the house chili.

Noodle Boulevard, 1718 Walnut St., Cary | Take a step out of the city for hot ramen varieties served in a cozy + bustling dining room. We love anything that comes with a soy-marinated soft-boiled ajitsuke egg.

O’Malley’s Pub & Restaurant, 5228 Hollyridge Dr. | Folks rave about the French onion soup with a side of local live music.

Side Street Restaurant, 225 N. Bloodworth St., Ste. 427 | What’s better than soup and a sandwich? We love this old-fashioned Historic Oakwood shop for its imaginative selections paired with a hot soup of the day.

A bowl of crab bisque with a crostini in it.

Miss seafood by the beach during the winter? Try this crab bisque from STIR.

Photo by STIR

STIR, 4242 Six Forks Rd., Ste. 100 | If you’re leaning more toward seafood, grab a spoonful of STIR’s creamy crab bisque.

Tonbo Ramen, 211 S. Wilmington St. | This scratch-made ramen is topped with inventive ingredients, like duck breast and scallops + calamari.

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