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THANK YOU Yelp! I came to Reno a couple of weeks ago for a basketball tournament. I had a break in between games and wanted to get something good and decently light. Sup was basically rated as the best place to eat in reno. The bf and I split a pesto turkey sandwich and a bowl of chicken enchilada soup. It was perfect! They even split the sandwich for us and gave each of us our own little side salad that even came w/ strawberries! The sandwich was delicious and a decent size. Having the soup, sandwich and salad caused me to have leftover sandwich.
I can see how seating can be a problem. The place is small but if you are just coming for a quick (take-out) or a nice little lunch definitely check this place out.
I am so frustrated with this place! I want to like it, and it most definitely fills a void, but the customer service is terrible and the food is JUST ok.
The first time I went was better, but still just ok.
I went today and walked up to the counter and ordered a cup of soup and half sandwich. I was informed that I'd have to pay after because there was a "drawer change". Not a problem. I sat down and waited 10 minutes for a glass of water. There was only 1 other table with two women. The rest of the place was empty and quiet. When the water was brought, I asked politely, "Do you think it will be a long time?" The waiter told me oh for the sandwich it will be a little longer, the soup is ready already. (Which I pretty much guessed as that's how soup works. It's premade, kept warm and served as ordered). I said, "Oh, the soup is ready?". And he said, yes do you want it now? And I said Sure.
Fast forward another fifteen minutes, the soup is gone, I'm done reading, and there is still no sandy. The waiters are chatting and laughing and practically hooting and hollering about something funny, but alas, I'm still sitting here.
I went up to the counter and they asked me how everything was. Then they realized I never got my sandwich. I said I'd take it to go and they gave me the soup for free. I paid, got in my car and then realized that they charged me for a WHOLE not HALF Sandwich.
Thanks a lot SUP. I wanted to treat myself to a nice lunch albeit in a timely fashion, in between running errands. What I got instead was a tiny bite of food, some wasted time, overcharged, and frustrated.
I tried twice, and I'm done. I get that it's kinda good for Reno, but I'll just cook at home. We're in a bad economy, and businesses are going to have to put in some effort for my cash.
Ate dinner here for the first time last night.
I tried the sirloin salad which was quite good...rare bits of flat iron steak atop a bed of greens and strawberries with a mild dressing.
My wife had half a chicken sandwich and a cup of Chicken Tortilla soup...both were really good, as well.
The only downside was the canned/bottled beverages...a minor pet peeve of mine and the music. I'm not much of an emo-jazz guy.
I'll definitely come back again, the price is right!
I was in reno for the day and had a very bad cold I know that I wanted soup I was just going to Whole paycheck, but what not a better place to eat great soup that put wholefood to shame. And also made me feel so much better
Thanks
Love it! Yes, it is always busy and crowded around meal time, so plan accordingly (eat at an off time or order take-out). Typically order take-out soup, and 5 minutes later I'm out the door. The sit-down, and salad/sandwich orders will take longer, but the soup is usually quick. With only 8 indoor tables, you will obviously have to wait for a seat if it is busy (unless a friendly person is willing to share their table with you).
The food is always fresh and made in-house. 1 vegetarian option daily (tomato bisque is wonderful, but every time?). I wish they offered more vegetarian dishes, which is hit and miss. They had 2 vegan options my last visit, and the black bean chili was AMAZING! Love the quiche, especially the Chili Relliano, but either it is not made daily or it is already sold out when I arrive at 12:15...
Would like their standard soups to vary more seasonally, but they have had the same 5 soups for the past year (with a few daily specials). It gets a little repetitive guys! Love it, and will continue to return for lunch.
Hands down, Sup is one of the best local food joints in town. The menu is always appealing, no matter what you are in the mood for. The soups are tasty and often complex when they need to be...the chicken curry (served on Tuesdays, I think) is a personal favorite. The sandwiches are delicious, and served with a nice cookie too! But the thing I enjoy the most about this place is the customer service and pride of ownership that ALL of the employees display. They do delivery at night to the neighborhood, and owning a bar only a few blocks away, I can tell you that it's a great ammenity to have this quality of product only a phone call away from my customers!
The location is cute, tucked into the old Luciano's space, and limited in the amount of seating they can accomodate, but that doesn't keep people from recognizing and patronizing a wonderful business that deserves all the best. I hope to see these guys expand and make the most of a great idea.
Finally made it back here to give it another shot and with it's expanded hours it made it easier.
The staff were wonderful as always, generous with samples of the soups (I didn't want to be greedy so I only tried 1 and asked for a recommendation between 2). I sampled the albondigas (mexican meatball soup) but went with the chicken pot pie soup and a half turkey sandwich. The turkey sandwich was huge, on soft fluffy cheese bread with moist thick slices of turkey. I love the strawberry salad it comes with and of course the chewy warm cookie. My friend loved her club sandwich and her chicken tortilla soup. We both had lots of leftovers.
I still am not crazy about their soups, better than last time and I know they constantly try new things and tweak recipes to please their customers. They still deserve top ranking for providing a much needed local dining spot with beautiful salads, sandwiches, and the best staff in town. I'll be back more often and will bring friends from out of town so they know Reno isn't all trashy and casino diners and buffets.
I've really wanted to like this place but so far I've yet to be impressed. To be fair I love the… Read more »
I wrote my original review of Sup when I was still living in Chicago and my husband and I were visiting various cities in the West looking for our next great home. At the time, I said it was a good thing that Sup wasn't in my then neighborhood of Roscoe Village because I would want to eat lunch there every single day and work my way through the entire menu. Well, now I live in Reno, and while I haven't eaten lunch there every day I have dined at Sup more than I care to admit, have had everything on the main menu at least once, and you know what? It's still delicious and I love it more than ever.
I think the weak point [and Sup's weak point is still stronger than most other options in Reno] is the entree salads. Stick with sandwiches and the SOUP! My God, the soup really is divine. I am currently in love with the cold soups while the weather here is hot. They also make probably one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I have ever had, and it's even better if you let the cheese and bread have a little threesome with some avocado. Yummm. And I really, really want their recipe for the little chocolate chip oatmeal cookies that come with everything.
This is a great place to take visiting guests, and is now my Mom's favorite place to have lunch. It is also my 8 year old son's favorite restaurant and he's just spoiled enough and I'm just self indulgent enough that we've made my desire to eat everything on the menu a reality. Now, to pick a favorite...
Outstanding.
I would expect to find Sup in one of the finer North side neighborhoods in Chicago or in…
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So this is my re-review! After a very nice and completely unexpected message from the owner asking me to come try them again, I decided to give Sup another try. I went in with my mother and it was not very busy at all. I tried the sirloin salad which I loved. I love strawberries on salads and this one was very tasty. my mom loved the atmosphere and I can honestly say that I was quite surprised by the service. What a turnaround! Sup...Well its on its way to SUPer in my book. Even after a not so grand experience first.
Boooooo!!!!
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Somebody before me mentioned that it feels like they should be in the bay area. A few points in support of that viewpoint:
a menu that changes daily
fresh ingredients
healthy choices
While they may fit in better in a little shop off of Haight, it's a good thing that they're in Reno. Otherwise I'd be stuck with one of those "half a cow for $9.99" deals in the casinos.
Instead, I got their chicken tortilla sup, which was really great, and the steak salad with strawberries and blue cheese. It came with two pieces of toasted bread and a baller oatmeal-chocolate-nut-peanut-butter cookie. I think I got a bit too much oil in my vinaigrette, but it tasted like good olive oil, so I was OK with it.
yum yum yum. this place is delish. my cousin took me here while i was in town. she raved about the soups and the dinner but unfortunately they no longer serve dinner here. nonetheless, the soup and salad were great.
broccoli chedder - first time having this soup where it's so thick and hearty. it's usually more watery and cheesy at other places.
chicken tortilla - soup with a zing.
toasted veggie - lots of ingredients but i wish it was more toasted/crispy and warm. came with a strawberry salad that was really good.
crab and shrimp salad - this was really good. large portions with lots of crab meat. came with some cheesy poppyseed bread which i ate with my soup.
the cookie that came with the soup was delicious. more cookies please!
large portions. great taste. friendly laid back atmosphere. i would definitely come back if i lived in the area.
come early because they seem to run out of food. we got there around 7 and they were already out of the pesto turkey, chicken and white balsamic vinagrette. that just about knocks off half the items on the menu.
Went here for lunch today with my girlfriend. She had the veggie sandwich and I had the chicken club. Both were enormous (we had to get to-go boxes for our sandwiches) and included a delicious cookie and salad. I was impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the size of their portions. Great place for lunch to sit outside on a nice day. Highly recommended.
I've never eaten in the restaurant itself, but have had their soups both via catering, and take-out. Very hearty soups, that are delicious. I had a bread bowl with chicken tortilla to-go yesterday, and they've obviously thought things through. The tortilla and shredded cheese were in separate containers, as was the soup, and finally the bread bowl was placed in the bag. Lots of forethought and care to prevent me from having a soggy bowl of soup.
Anyway, the interior of the place is definitely a bit intimate, and not a lot of seating. I could imagine it being a bit chaotic during the lunch rush.
Personally, I'm excited they've extended their hours, which means I'll be able to grab dinner here, since I live within walking/biking distance.
Chicken tortilla soup was great. Soup tastes better as the weather gets cooler. The interior is cozy.
I had a bowl of Golden Split Pea Soup (photo posted) and it was delicious. Also, probably much… Read more »
I really wanted to eat here but the line was too long. I know, they are small, but what is a hungry person at lunch supposed to do? I hear the sandwiches are excellent however, so perhaps I will have to just wait it out one of these days.
In general their soups are hearty and chocked with filling ingredients.
Love:
They will allow you to taste as many soups as you like before you order. They don't seem to mind a bit. Very good customer service!
Love:
A daily choice of six soups. There's bound to be ONE even a pick-o-phile can savor.
Like:
The Decor. they've put a little money but a lot of effort into making the place look sophisticated. It's so L.A.
Don't Like:
Tables crammed so close together you could easily elbow the next table over. If they sneeze, you catch their cold!
Booths would provide at least a feeling of more privacy in these cramped quarters.
Love:
Soup to go. I bought 3 quarts to take to a potluck. A Quart is $10.50, but will provide three people each with a hearty serving. I think the price is more than fair.
Disappointed by:
The corn cakes. These are about $8. You get three smallish, mediocre cakes with a little bit of greens and some cheese bits.
Hate:
The street parking and that there is precious little of it.
Love these soups:
Ginger-honey Carrot (they use coconut milk in the stock!)
Corn Chowder with Chicken (super filling)
Coconut Curry Chicken (very good, though more curry would be better!)
I'm not down with these soups:
Broccoli Cheddar (watery)
Turkey rice (bland)
Baked Potato (Dull, I mean, where's the sour cream and chives Baby?)
I will:
Go back. I want to try the items yelped about here!
Its important that before I go any further, you must know that I am a BIG soup and salad fan, and this has to be the best I've had anywhere. Hands down, this place in my top 2 of best soup/salad ever.
Disclaimer: If you're not already in Reno and werent planning to or needing to be in Reno, Sup is not really worth the trip alone, unless you are in the area and just checking it out...HOWEVER....
OMFG the soups and salads are soooooooo YUMMY.
I had the amazingly delicious and HUGE strawberry salad, and folks, let me tell you right now - that salad was so terrific. It was fresh, had wonderful flavors, and big yum strawberries. The balsamic was a bit too vinegar-ee, that is my only complaint. A richer, older selection may be better for this entree.
I also had a cup (regular human-sized bowl) of the spicy pappas soup, and it was so terrific. Mmmmmmmm....total comfort food.
Husband had a bowl (this was more of a miniature bath tub) of the chicken pot pie soup - it had a light curry flavor that was delicious and he could not stop eating it after he was well passed full.
If we HAD to be in Reno again, this place would be on our list...though, it seems a place like Sup really belongs in the bay area....(hint hint nudge nudge Sup owners!)
:-)
Service was great, atmosphere was great, and the food was terrific! Excellent price for excellent, easy food.
Wait, i have have two more mini-complaints, and one is the teeny size of the place! its really small and when its busy, its hard to find seating...and the other is the fact that this awesome place some how landed in Reno. WTF? That's it.
Ok so go now, go your Sup on!
On a three week tour of the West and SW this was the most delightful find on the whole trip!
I got to try the new Pizza soup - it was great! I hope Reno-vians ? enjoy this new addition to the menu as much as I did. I split the FlatIron sandwich and the club sandwich with my friend - they were both fantastic. I wish we had a nice casual top-notch place like this at home.
I had the turkey pesto sandwich today and it was awesome. It came with the strawberry/feta salad and a little cookie. I also got a cup of tomato bisque, yum, yum, yummy! This is my second visit and I just love it. Seating is not the best because it is a small place, but other than that it would be 5 stars.
I met a couple friends there for dinner and I guess I was expecting more flavorful soup from a place named after the type of food they serve. All in all, a very adequate dining experience but nothing horribly memorable.
The gumbo I had was good enough but it seemed to lack some savory and kick that Im used to in gumbo. It was more like Campbell's than authentic gumbo. The corn appetizer was pretty delicious though.
I want to give it another shot though since several friends seem to like it alot.
I love the soup at Sup! The chicken tortilla is great, as is the chicken pot pie soup. I can't give them 5 stars, because their seating area is so small. They encourage people to share tables, but that's just not practical sometimes. I would never go there for lunch and expect to get a seat, thus I normally get the soup to go.
This place is great. I went based on yelp's recommendation and loved every part of it. I had a half turkey sandwich and a cup of broccoli and cheese soup. My husband had the other half of the turkey sandwich and a cup of gumbo. The cups are so big I thought they were bowls. The sandwich was huge too. The best part is they give you a little side salad and a cookie. Great value and GREAT food. I will definitely go again the next time I'm in Reno!
I really really love Sup! While keeping a few of their more popular soups regular menu items, they still like to mix it up a bit and try something people don't always get. Their cold soups are nothing short of genius and are the perfect choice on a hot day. The sandwiches and salads are made with top ingredients and the bread is from the local bakery, The House of Bread. The staff is cute and friendly, and there is a good chance you'll run into one of the two owners who are always happy to see you. Good job Sup!
Whoops! I shouldn't have read all the reviews. I went into this place expecting so much. It was good. I enjoyed my meal, and I thought that the owners had certainly given a lot of thought to the overall concept. Forgive me for saying so, but I think what this place really has is momentum. In the business world that is saying a lot. Overall I enjoyed my salad and my soup. And I can honestly say that when it comes to originality they get high scores. But it certainly isn't the best I have ever had, nope, far from it.
To be honest, I think they are trying too hard to be clever. The modus operandi seems to be eclectic pairings of ingredients. Normally I find that clever, but not essential. Just because you can, does not mean you should.
I probably would have scored them higher had I not read so much about them.
If you're wondering, yes, it is overrated, overly expensive and very busy. But was it worth the price? COMPLETELY!
I came here on a holiday Monday for lunch because I was so disappointed that they were closed on Sunday very early during the day. I'm not sure what kind of hours this place runs but if you find them open, dash inside and get seated immediately because you're about to embark on an amazing taste journey like never before.
All of their soups are made from scratch and have wonderful flavor twists on original flavors that makes it so uniquely good. The servers are friendly and the hostess is especially great with recommendations. The chicken enchilada soup was out of this world, a little spicy, a little tangy, a whole lot of enchilada flavor.
Their sandwiches are the same, delicious fresh tasting ingredients, makes you feel healthy as you gorge upon the enormity of the thing. I'm especially in love with their flat iron steak salad ... it's completely not a salad. or perhaps a salad transformed! I can't wait to come back for more :)
Love the atmosphere, not stuffy despite it's size
Tasty foood, and always fun;
Surprising considering it's constantly crowded.
I love the location even though it's tucked between a strip joint and few erotic boutiques.
A little pricey if you're really hungry and a struggling college student; otherwise, seems to be a great deal for liberal yuppies, and.... well, a lot of liberal yuppies.
It's been two weeks since I was in Reno and all I want is some freaking SUUUUUUP!
Soup has always been one of my favorite foods of all time. I like it better than ice cream. We can have 10 days straight of 100-degree weather here in Sac, and I could still have soup during our crazy summers. Soup is like being held by a warm, soft hand, except... all over.
Drooling aside, I was super excited about coming to a number-one-on-Yelp soup establishment. The BF and I were driving down S Virginia St. when we decided to stop in, because hey, we were there.
The interior is very comfortably designed. After a day full of rambling slot machines and smoke-filled rooms, Sup is a welcome haven that offers the taste of the city's well-concealed soul. Some of the decor was noticeably from Ikea, but hey - they rocked it.
Before we ordered, the guy offered us some samples. We had a sample of the chicken pot pie soup and the tomato bisque. I wanted the tortilla soup before I could even ask for a sample, but they ran out. Instead I got the Mexican meatball soup, and the BF got the tomato bisque in a bread bowl. The Mexican meatball was stocked with tons of ingredients; like, eat with a fork ingredients. The meatballs were amazing; I only wish it had come with more (I think it only had like, two!) but it was still pretty good. Both of our orders came with a yummy cookie at the end, with chocolate chips and some kind of nuts inside. BF thought his was hard, but mine was soft and melty because I left mine nestled by my piping-hot soup bowl. Sucker!
I wish I had written this while the memory is still fresh in my mind, because I had remembered most of the menu items before leaving. I will definitely try to come back next time I'm in town, and I'll make sure I leave room for a sandwich combo. The portabello mushroom sandwich they have sounds amazing!
Oh, it burns. Sup is spectacular! To get the most of the experience, here's some tips:
1. Don't be shy, ask to try each of the soups of the day.
2. Bring a group, then split each dish.
3. If on a budget, just get the bowl of soup. It's huge!
That said, Sup is a bit pricey. It is, however, one of the rare places where it's worth it. A bowl of soup comes in at under $5, and is a large serving. Meal dishes are more expensive, but also come with great servings. They make their own bread and improve their recipes as customers give them feedback. Sup is THE PLACE to hit up when in Reno. If you can only hit up one place, that's Sup. Did I get the point across?
On our third day there, and our last in Reno, the chef treated our four-some with some free surprise dishes. After all the awesome treatment they'd given us from day one, it almost felt like robbing them to be given anymore, so we tipped 'em a bit on the crazy side.
The place can get busy in the later hours and weekends, so hit them up before noon in the morning. They keep extending their hours as business increases, so here's hoping my little review only helps extend those hours a bit further. Every hour is worth it.
On a final note, drinking water out of a wine glass really is a taste of decadence.
I have eaten here a number of times and have never been disappointed. It is truly a little gem in downtown Reno. I like to go here for lunch before hitting the nearby antique shops.
The soups are creative, filling and consistently delicious. The prices are reasonable and portions are generous. You also get a "bonus" cookie with your soup (oatmeal raisin, not my favorite, but a nice treat nonetheless). My favorite is to split a grilled cheese with a friend and get a bowl of tomato bisque.
The place is small and can easily get quite crowded at lunch. So sometimes you need to share a table with someone you don't know.
The place is unique for Reno and somewhere I would highly recommend.
I give Sup five stars based entirely on the niceness of their staff, they were so helpful even when they were rushed and busy-and the sup I had also happened to be delectable. I ordered the chicken tortilla soup bowl and was completely satisfied after eating only half!
The location is super convenient, I really appreciated the sunshine after spending the morning in the strip club right up the street....
But, Seriously, the soup is TASTY!!!
I'm just going to say that the strawberry salad concoction that comes with the salad...so good! I could eat that salad all day long. The turkey pesto sandwich is very tasty. Suprisingly to me though is that since they are called Sup, the soup I ordered last time wasn't necessarily fantastic. It was good, but not awesome. I love soup though, so I will go back and try another and see if it was just that one that I didn't like.
The Club sandwich ROCKS! I gotta half-size last Tuesday (Mar 17, 2009). The sandwich also came with a small spinach salad with the most amazing dressing. Plus, there were 3 large strawberry slices mixed in with the salad - the combination of the dressing with the strawberries was awesome. I ended up spending an extra 45 mins at SÜP with my good friend, Vaungaylyn de Witt, who showed up for lunch just as I was finishing mine - because it's all about great friends and great food!
Fantastic food and service (always friendly)! Turkey sandwich, Broccoli & Cheese soup, Salad and a… Read more »
This place is never consistent and totally over rated. Whenever I go for lunch I am always satisfied with my sandwich but the soup is not up to par. I went once to try the dinner and my stomach was not satisfied when I left. I ordered some fancy chicken strip that tasted like something I could have received out of a freezer. I think Sup should spend more time on soup and not fine dining.
I've been here three times now. The food has ranged from bad to okay. The service is usually friendly. Be forewarned there's only a few tables so most meals should be ordered to go.
The pluses are the ingredients are fresh. Just some times they don't work. Like a focaccia sandwich where nothing seemed to complement each other.
I'm still trying to find a soup I like.
Okay, I went to Sup for lunch yesterday. I found a soup I like. They have good clam chowder. I also got a half sandwich, a Club but I hated the bread they used. I think it was focaccia. Or it was some Italian bread.
Update: I've been back a few more times and I like the food better. I recently had a nice tomato bisque and the steak baguette that I didn't like before was much better this last time.
OH.MY.GOODNESS.
It was delicious and the people were super friendly. What else can I say???
A fellow yelper and I decided to try Sup based on the reviews it has already received. We went in fairly early (11:15ish) to beat the crowds, and we did. The selection of soup was great, but the selection of sandwiches were a bit disappointing.
I ended up ordering 1/2 a Turkey Pesto Sandwich and cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup. I made the mistake of ordering the Turkey Pesto Sandwich without tomatoes and sprouts (I am a picky eater), and they forgot to put on the alvacado. The alvacado was the main reason I ordered the sandwich. I was more than a bit disappointed, but I didn't say anything. The sandwich was good (even without the alvacado); the bread was soft and flavorful (jalapeno with cheese bread). But, who would expect anything less as the bread is from House of Bread. The soup was very flavorful and very chunky. I ran out of broth first, which is rare!
Overall the service was good, and the food was tasty! I just wish they didn't forget the alvacado!
While I've only been to Sup once, I've eaten they're soup several times, thanks to the beauty of their catering. I can't say a single bad thing about what they're doing! They found a niche and nailed it. I look forward to getting down there more often since moving about a block away.
Finally Reno has given me something to go back for (and I actually did go twice in the 4 days of torture I spent in the armpit of Nevada.)
Their were 6 soups to choose from and 4 or 5 sandwiches. I pretty much love all soup and all sandwiches so I just told the counter boy to give me his favorite. he suggested the curry coconut chicken soup with a half of presto chicken sandwich. Okay, YUM! It came with this side salad that had blue cheese and strawberries and a cookie. It was so Martha Steward made my lunch. It was a good portion of food too. I took some of it home and ate it at 2 in the morning when it tasted even better.
They place gets really crowded for lunch, but don't be tempted to take your food to go. Most people are willing to share their table and the turn over is pretty fast. Pick your table wiseley or else you will have to listen to 3 middle aged women complain about the loud "mexican" music.
Since I had no where better to be I sat and people watched for almost an hour at my table. The employees were very nice and even engaged me in conversation when things slowed down for a moment. Here is a special inside tip: If you hang out long enough you might be able to catch the cookies just as they come out of the oven. For a brief moment the whole shop smells like childhood memories.
Overall, the place works. I know there are some "Lone Rangers" out there, but there will be a conversation per table so I suggest taking someone with you. For Reno, the place has a cosmopolitan feel to it. The portions are great--the half sandwich is probably enough for most people unless you know you're hungry going in.
Steve T. wrote, "the ingredients are fresh" and I couldn't agree more. He has a point saying sometimes the ingredients do not work; I just can't see grading SUP below average. If you are not sure about some combinations of food and don't want to chance it either, they do list out their ingredients on a whiteboard for each item.
It is small and can get packed. They are an 11am - 4pm; Mon - Sat, operation. It works and the amount of patrons for their size proves it. If you want a change, it feels like a "place to be" as well a place to eat.
Best Grilled Veggie sandwhich ever! I also love the salad with the stawberries and the dressing was outstanding. Will defenitley be going back.
Reno, NV
Category: American (New)
Reno, NV
Category: Restaurants
Reno, NV
Category: Mexican
Reno, NV
Category: American (New)
Reno, NV
Category: Coffee & Tea
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