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.

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Warm up with a stacked bowl of ramen from Tonbo.

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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.

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

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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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Allie has lived in Raleigh since 2015, transplanted from Dayton, OH, and is a 2023 graduate of NC State University — go Pack! Allie worked on the editorial board of NC State’s newspaper, Technician, and wrote about culture, news and sports. Outside of creating content, Allie can be found watching movies, going to local baseball games, and cooking elaborate meals.
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