Review Soupa Cafe - Victoria

We won a gift certificate and had never been here. We went in on a wet, cold day and had a bowl of chili and a bowl of chicken stew soup. They were both delicious, you can tell they were homemade. Very pleasant staff. A bit pricey but I think it's like that everywhere now. $13 for a bowl of soup/stew. We were very pleased overall.

Rather a good surprise to have tasted a soup from this establishment! After getting a tooth pulled, I needed an easy meal to eat 😁 that's why I decided to go taste this. I took the african peanut soup, I really liked this exotic taste with sweet potato and peanut butter, the vegetable pieces were quite generous. I took a bowl because the cup seemed really small to me. For a light meal like mine it was okay but for a good eater or a big hunger I find it too small! The bowl is served with toppings of your choice (cream, coriander, cheese, green onions...), I took everything 😅 as well as 2 slices of bread (or rice) and butter. The lentil soup tells me to try next time... This soupa cafe is located in the indoor shopping area, there are a few tables but the atmosphere is basic.

I can't say enough AMAZING things about this place! I ordered through skip, had never heard of them and took a chance! I'm so happy I did! One of my new favourite places to add to my list! I order a lot of skip for my picky eater mom in long-term care and she LOVED everything from turkey, brie + spinach sandwich on rye to the coconut chicken soup and even the Cobb Salad! A great way to get her to eat her veggies! Thank you Soupa team and for double checking the receipt to make sure I had everything for my order! You will definitely hear from me again very soon! Through skip and hopefully in person sometime in the near future. Love the real turkey in the sandwich and Cobb salad! Best bacon I have ever had! I'm going to tell everyone to go here!

Can't elaborate on service because we skipped the dishes to our hotel room after a day surgery at RJH. The food we ordered was packaged well, and absolutely delicious. Next opportunity we have we will attempt to dine in, but if we can't this will definitely be on our list of order again. Had the quesadilla, a turkey bacon sandwich, a couple iced coffees (only critique would be no request option for sugar on the iced coffee menu but we had some in the room so not a huge deal) and we also got the loaded big salad. It was all very fresh and super tasty.

Let's get to the point: this was the best breakfast bagel I've ever had. The food in this new little restaurant is exquisite, seemingly simple yet beautifully flavoured. As for options, there seem to be a humble yet varied menu of both classics and vegetarian options available, and the staff were more than willing to accommodate me when I mentioned an allergy. I wish I could show you a picture of what I chose, but I ate it too fast! But suffice to say, the breakfast egg'n'bacon bagel is well worth your time. The staff here are very friendly and helpful. They brought me my breakfast within short order, and checked up on me after to see how I was doing and to make sure i was enjoying myself. I was! The interior is clean and simple as well, nothing dramatic or overstated, although the table art is very fun to look at. Fairly spacious too. It's a bit like a diner, fresh and to the point, but much less greasy. In short, don't pass by this little place if you can help it. It's a little startup with a big heart, and it shows in the taste of what you eat.

Had dinner tonight at the new Esquimalt Rd location. Probably the best customer service I have ever had! Soups were phenomenal. The gentleman behind the counter let me try samples of the soups before I made my choice. They were out of the mulligatawny (sp?) so I tasted the African Peanut and the Creamy Mushroom. That mushroom soup was the best I have ever had. Unbelievably good food. Had the Turkey Bacon sandwich on gluten free bread which was delicious as well. They even wrap the bread before toasting to eliminate any cross-contamination (I am celiac). So glad I came here for dinner tonight!

Was recommended to go here and it was delicious. Food is fresh, healthy and tasty. They have great gluten free and vegetarian options and I think it's well priced. There was definitely a lineup during the lunch rush but their staff got through everyone quickly and efficiently. Would recommend.

Oct 11th 2019 I am adding to my review because of yesterday's lunch . Ohh my gosh was the Been Bacon soup freaking delicious as well as the chili my wife had rounded off with a Bree and chicken sandwich . Was absolutely delicious as being fresh tasty and quick service . We absolutely love and adore Soupa Cafe as well as the owners the staff can't say enough about Carly so adorable and for a life as well as her partner in business and in life Avi who's love for life in this community shows through in their food and commitment to make every customer feel like a family member . Be fun fact you might not be aware of but they offer a Veterans and military discount . As a Veteran myself they have always been so respectful and so supportive of the fact that I served as well as every veteran that walks through the door and first responder . But seriously you have to try they're custom made soups and sandwiches to die for . Absolutely one of my most favorite places to get breakfast and or lunch as well as using there delivery service for catering meetings as well as home delivery . The food is of the freshest and local product prepared in front of you . Can't say enough about the staff and owners . A small business with a large heart . If you haven't tried them do yourself a favour and do . This is a side note onto my last review . Was there yesterday August 26th 2019 late morning picking up my coffee and decided while I was there to grab my lunch a sandwich to go . Decided on egg salad sandwich then we added bacon some Finley sliced onions finishing the prep for my lunch sandwich lol. Later on when I was finally able to have lunch I was floored by the pier perfection of simplicity , yes it was an egg salad sandwich but the fact that the bread was fantastic just the right snap to the bite , strong enough to withstand having egg salad on it for a couple hours to I could retrieve it from our fridge , the egg salad itself was plentiful and flavorful the add on of bacon and thinly sliced onions buy request of onion I say this because if you want thick they will do that as well . It was just a really good sandwich a simple sandwich that made my day . If you haven't eaten here why not . Trust me they will not let you down .

I came in for a coffee and a breakfast wrap. Both were great. I've had soup from here before which was also good. As well as a sandwich for lunch which was customizable and very delicious. The girl working there was attentive, kind and quick! Thanks Sal!!!

My absolute favourite Lunch place in the whole city. Every soup is delicious, the sandwiches are amazing and the amount of food you get for your dollar is fantastic! Plus everyone who works here is 10/10. I can’t recommend this place enough.

Such delicious soups and always a great variety (including vegan, gf, cream based, broth, and interesting flavours!) I am always beyond impressed with the customer service and the prices are great! What an amazing lunch spot that never gets old :)

This is a great place for any casual meal. The food was delicious and the service outstanding. They have many gluten free and vegan options (including desserts), and the staff is knowledgeable and careful to avoid cross-contamination. There were four of in our party, each of us chose something different to eat, and each item was delicious! Desserts were delicious too!

I ordered the ham and split pea soup and an egg salad sandwich. Really delicious soup!! And very filling on its own. Perfect when you are under the weather. The sandwich was huge. More on the dill side. I was expecting a miracle whip flavor because that's how I make it at home. This was made with mayo and mustard. So a very different taste. I personally wouldn't order it again because I love the tang of miracle whip haha. But if you like may and dill, the this sandwich is for you! Super filling on its own, no need for a side! I will 100% order from here again!

Soupa is probably my favourite restaurant to order from and one of the most consistent. Not only do they get everything correct in my order, but I'll almost always get an extremely kind note in my bag and it makes my entire day. The thought and care that goes into their restaurant is unmatched to anything I've seen, and not only are their soups, sandwiches, and pastries delicious, but you know you've ordered from a small business which makes it even better. I've recommended Soupa to almost all of my friends and family and I'm writing this now literally as I order myself some much needed soup! I've never had a disappointing experience with Soupa nor do I think I'll ever have one

5 stars for the superb and friendly customer service, as well as the Portofino bread! I visited from out of town & tried the Bombay Vegetable & Red Lentil soup. Both extremely flavourful, I loved that everything was so fresh it just wasn't my personal all-time fave soups. However I would definitely recommend trying them out!

Came to have a light supper. Wonderful Gluten free offerings. We enjoyed the chicken stew, split pea and ham. Well worth the visit.