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Nothing beats the comfort of soup when the weather cools down. Whether it’s a creamy chowder, a tangy dill pickle, or a plant-forward option paired with artisan bread, Metro Detroit has plenty of spots ladling up bowls worth savoring. Here are some of the best places to find some soup this season…
Avalon International Breads
1049 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
224 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
Avalon International Breads has long been a Metro Detroit staple for locally sourced bread and sandwiches, but its soups deserve just as much attention. The Ann Arbor café serves favorites like creamy tomato basil alongside French onion topped with garlic croutons and melted gruyère, often paired with their famous grilled cheese on thick sourdough. At the Woodward café, soups rotate daily and pair perfectly with hearty sandwiches like the Tuna Melt, Hot Italian, or Wild Mushroom Sandwich. For vegetarians and vegans, options like the Roasted Beet and Pistachio Salad or the Vegan Willis Wich round out a wholesome, comforting meal.
Pie Collective by Achatz
Multiple locations in Metro Detroit
Pie Collective by Achatz offers much more than dessert, as its soups and savory pies are hearty enough to be meals on their own. Choices include classics like chicken noodle, tomato, potato bacon and cheese, beef barley, and broccoli cheddar, as well as less common picks like Unstuffed Cabbage or Pepper, Garden Chowder, or Hungarian Mushroom. The savory menu extends to pot pies, with choices of chicken, beef, spinach, lobster, and even Southwest pork, making this a one-stop shop for cozy comfort food when only something baked and steaming will do.
Polish Village Cafe
2990 Yemans Street, Hamtramck
Hamtramck’s beloved Polish Village Café has been serving traditional soups for decades, from dill pickle and beet to chicken noodle, mushroom, and kielbasa. For the adventurous, there’s czarnina, a duck blood soup enriched with prunes, apples, raisins, and noodles, as well as flaczki, a hearty tripe stew. Soups are included with most dinners, which feature staples like stuffed cabbage, schnitzel, pierogi, and the hearty Polish Plate, offering a variety of favorites. With its mix of family recipes and classic comfort dishes, the café keeps soup at the center of every meal.
Green Dot Stables
2200 West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit
Green Dot Stables pairs its famous mini sandwiches with hearty soups that are anything but an afterthought. Guests can dig into New England clam chowder, rich with cream, bacon, sriracha, and potato, or try the chicken paprikas, a Hungarian-style soup with spaetzle and sour cream. “Green Dot Stables is a harness racing-themed slider bar in Southwest Detroit. Though the building has been in that location with the same name since the 1970s, the Green Dot Stables, known for sliders, was established in 2012 when Jacques Driscoll bought and renovated the historic bar, adding his full-service restaurant concept to the space. It’s always a laid-back experience. Expect to find horse racing on the TVs and craft beers on tap,” shares the Green Dot team. Order up a bowl of soup, a few sliders, and sit back and enjoy.
Mezcal
201 East 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
51 West Forest Avenue, Detroit
946 Howard Street, Dearborn
With three locations, Mezcal is an excellent spot when you’re craving Mexican cuisine. The Mezcal Soup is a creamy chipotle chicken soup topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and tortilla strips, while Sopa Azteca offers a lighter broth-based take with tomato-scented chicken stock, tortilla strips, cilantro, mozzarella, and avocado. “As the weather cools, Mezcal is a go-to spot for hearty, flavorful soups. From smoky spices to zesty citrus notes, our team at Mezcal balances traditional flavors with modern flair,” shares co-owner Sandra Haro. Along with the soup, diners can also enjoy their signature tacos and burritos, with options ranging from birria to keto-friendly.
From sliders to pierogi, artisan bread to tacos, these Metro Detroit spots prove that soup isn’t just a side, but a seasonal essential. Whether you want to sip slowly on something simple or explore bold flavors with international flair, there’s a bowl here to keep you warm all season long.
This article has been updated to include new information. The original article was published on October 24, 2024.
