"My grandma she can make a soup With a little a this 'n that But with grandma cookin no need to worry! Just a little a this 'n that" (Pete Seeger) My final review of 2022 will describe the worst customer service we encountered all year. We had an errand to run in Sturbridge and figured we'd include a lunch stop in town. The Yelp app brought us to Soup to Nuts. #1) I love soup and #2) it's located inside the Sturbridge Marketplace, so we figured we'd do some shopping and browsing too. When we approached Soup to Nuts we saw a sign that said they opened at 11:00. The front door had another sign that said they opened at 12:00. Since the door was locked, and it was about 11:30, we figured we'd check out the Sturbridge Flea Market and come back. At 12:02 their front door was unlocked, and the sign announcing the 12:00 opening was gone. As we entered the restaurant, we were "greeted" by four words spoken (or more accurately snarled) in a very gruff and rude manner - "we're not open yet". Tone of voice matters, and I will look you straight in the eye and put my hand on a stack of bibles and tell you his tone was beligerant and angry (to the point of aggressive). It was beyond rude. It was shocking. So we turned around, left and never came back. Happy New Year ya filthy animal. read more

Soup To Nuts - a sign for a cafe and bar - American Near Me - Fiskdale, Massachusetts

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This was our second visit to this establishment, I came back specifically for the corn chowder because it's so good. I will say that on our first visit we thought the owner was initially a bit gruff as others had mentioned but we quickly realized that's not the case and he is an incredibly gracious host. We've had both the corn chowder and sandwiches here and they are delicious! Keep in mind with some reviews that people are the problem and not the establishment. read more

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Soup is good but overpriced. Owner is very rude and doesn't seem to like his job. Must be why this place is almost always empty. I'd go somewhere else. I had a bowl of corn chowder and my daughter got a turkey bacon half sandwhich and it was 18$ and we didn't even get drinks! read more

Soup To Nuts - My bowl of corn chowder and Daughters half sandwich was 18$ we didn't even get drinks. - American Near Me - Fiskdale, Massachusetts

If I could give no stars, I would. Traveling and looking for lunch, came across with great reviews. Located in an old building, the entrance is hard to find, you can see the dining room first with old fake flowers centerpieces, the entrance is thru a small kitchen. I went in an a saw a gentleman behind a half wall divider and like a would do at any place, I said "table for two please", he start screaming at me saying that is not how things work here, I said It is my first time, he screamed "you choose here first and I have 3 tables before you". I was never been treated with such disrespect at any establishment, I just left. The place should be called "Soup and the Nut". Going back to reviews, I realized that they were old. Maybe he was kind before but not now. read more

i have been going to this restaurant for many years. I have no complaint about the food - always good. a friend and I went there on Saturday, September 28 for lunch. The owner was short tempered and extremely rude. he was visibly irritated and took his frustration out on me and my guest. apparently COVID hit his business hard, and he is unable to get help. he is a one man show and is very bitter and frankly vented his frustration on us. I can sympathize, but not my fault. if you can't handle the heat maybe you should get out of the kitchen. read more

Had lunch here today and to be honest I have been trying to get here for 36 years but I just never made it. Love the atmosphere and my Snow Crab Pita sandwich was delicious, served with chips. The owner is a one person show so be patient if he is busy as everything is made fresh to order. I got my meal within 15 minutes of ordering. Nice cafe to meet with your friends and chat. The word in town is that his soups are the best so maybe next visit, I'll get some soup or chowder. Congrats on your 41 years in business! read more

Came here on recommendation of my girlfriend. She had some fond memories of this location so I wanted to treat her to something nice. The location is in this old mill decked out into a small strip mall of sorts. Reminds me of a couple locations around me but with even less in it. The shop is small, nestled into a nook of the building. The owner was manning the helm by himself, covid did a number to his business but has been holding steady. The location feels out of your grandparents kitchen. Lots of chairs, tons of memories and knick knacks dot the walls and the linens. If you wanted to feel like you're at a loved ones house, this spot has that ambiance down to a T. The menu is simple, cut down due to covid. We both opted for a soup and sandwich. I got the chicken Waldorf salad sandwich and butternut squash soup. Girlfriend got the brisket sandwich and some New England clam chowder. Both came out quickly for a 1-man operation, and the food was good. There's nothing special to the food, it's tasty and a reasonable portion. There's nothing exciting here either. Everything needed just a little more to make it great Price wise was a little high, for the location and to help support a long standing small business? It's worth the price of entry. If you're looking for a light lunch, give these guys a try! read more

Found this place when looking for a quick off-the-beaten-path snack in between events. Great option for that. Setting: It's inside some small mall-like building with a handful of other businesses, so there's not much to see from the street, but once you get inside it's setup in a way that you can sit inside, or you can sit in tables in a "patio area". Picture airport restaurants, or some food courts, but add a bunch of memorabilia, particularly memorabilia related to JFK. Or look at the photos people have submitted...I don't feel like hitting 1000 words here. Food and beverages: As others have noted, they have soup (bet you didn't see that coming), sandwiches, and beverages from a fridge (plus tea, possibly more). This is a "mom's homestyle cooking place," not a trendy, hipster sandwich shop, so don't come here expecting to see $6 skinny mocha lattes or fancy cocktails. Just good food and fair prices. I appear to have lost the pictures I took...really thought I had already uploaded them. Welp...sorry Yelp. Parking was a bit limited, but no major concerns there. We found a spot, the lot is paved, and the spots and aisles are pretty big for parking and navigating without door dings or too much hassle. read more

Soup To Nuts - ...it's this way! - American Near Me - Fiskdale, Massachusetts

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Soup to Nuts is located inside a strip mall in an industrial area, but this cafe is much cozier than it's surroundings let on. A cute mom-and-pop shop filled with photographs and other interesting memorabilia. I quickly found my way to a little nook inside this cafe, sitting by the window. Soup to Nuts has (of course) soups, sandwiches, and best of all, quiche. There are various lunch specials - I had the corn chowder with the quiche lorraine. While the cup of soup seems small at first, it was very rich, creamy and full of corn. The quiche was the same, a smaller piece, but so rich that you're not left wanting for more. Both were delicious and worth the price. I would definitely come back again! read more

Soup To Nuts - Corn chowder and quiche lorraine - American Near Me - Fiskdale, Massachusetts

Great place for homemade food. We loved the corn chowder, chicken vegetable soup and quiche for lunch today. John was a gracious host and we love the cozy dining area with the memorabilia on the walls and homemade table cloths. He even has chilled glasses in the cooler to use. Best to stop here for food and then go to the flea market next door (same building). Support local businesses! read more

Great food and great service! The owner came out served us and was very freindly. The place was very unique and gave a homey feel.

Awful experience today! Drove an hour to try to support a small business based off great reviews as we were in the mood for good soup. We arrived at noon on a Saturday as it was advertised being opened for 11am. My wife walked into the door holding our toddler in her arms. She had barely opened the door when the owner John abruptly and quite rudely yelled "I'm not open for 30 mins." That's fine.. just the way he said it was not ok. We would have gladly waited for his establishment to open. I informed John in a calm manner that it was advertised that his business was listed as open (my thought was maybe he could update and save another patron from going here when he's actually not open). He responded by saying" I don't give a shit what your phone says, I'm not open!." He mentioned he had been struggling with help since the pandemic. Ok I understand John, but come on, be better than how you treated me and my family today. I feel for you John, I really do but I've read past reviews that point out similar interactions with the owner. I will not be back and wish John better days and really hope no one else has a similar interaction with this disgruntled owner. read more

This is a quaint tiny cafe amongst the hustle bustle of Sturbridge and Brimfield. Nothing fancy, limited menu and you are basically inside a hall/corridor in some type of old mill bldg. They were out of fresh crab, so crab salad was out. We both had a spinach salad which was good with a delicious sweet and sour dressing, a bit of hard boiled egg, 1 or 2 pieces of bacon, a dab of shredded cheese not worth talking about and you were finished in 4 bites. Honestly, there was less than 3/4 cup of spinach on the plate and the salads were $12.50 each!!!! We each had a can of soda and our bill was $30.50!!!!! I think this is The smallest and most expensive salad I've ever had and an incredibly expensive lunch for what we got. The food was high quality, however the quantity was laughable. read more

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Adorable cozy little spot located inside a tiny shopping complex serving up homemade, completely made from scratch soups, salads, quiche and sammies with friendly, small town service given by the owner himself. New England Clam and Corn chowder and a lobster salad was what the crew had. The soups were thick, creamy and FILLED with veggies and clams. The lobster on the salad was very fresh and given generously. There was little filler, mostly meat. Both meals were served with fresh baked bread the gang absolutely couldn't get enough of. It's a seat yourself, paper menu, grab drinks from the fridge kind of place, but it's very homey and the walls are covered with Americana and so many lovely photos of JFK and other New England icons. I loved the atmosphere! We would stop here again when in the area. Perfect place to warm up and hang for a bit!! Great lunch eats! read more

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This place was such a great little find!!! Needed to stretch our legs and grab lunch and this place delivered on the whole hole-in-the-wall mom and pop kinda place at which you could snuggle in at and eat soup and salad. Places like this I would never find without Yelping and I am oh so glad I do!!! read more

Soup To Nuts - Spinach Tomato Quiche, corn bisque, salad, rye bread - American Near Me - Fiskdale, Massachusetts

Amazing soup and a good sandwich in a warm, cozy space. The host was very nice, concerned that we had a "good lunch."

Stopped in on our drive in from NYC. Such a cute place with such a cute owner. Very friendly and very good food. Had corn and clam Chowder with corn beef and chicken salad sandwich. All very delicious! read more

easily the best soup I've ever eaten. The owner runs the cafe himself and takes his time with each party that's there. The food is EXCELLENT and the atmosphere is adorable. Highly recommend! read more

A good friend suggested we have lunch here and I am thrilled that she did. We loved that it was a small, intimate quiet setting with no background music or noise. The service was excellent, and the food outstanding. We both thoroughly enjoyed the corn chowder and the quiche of the salad was excellent. I look forward to returning here numerous times in the future. read more

First time here. The owner was short staffed (alone) but he didn't let that slow him down. He was very friendly and service was prompt. I had the best corn chowder I've ever had along with a very good pastrami sandwich. Great food, great atmosphere and a great owner. I know why he has been in business for 37 years. 10/10 will go back again. read more

Ever since I started my "vacation" in New England, I've been craving a great bowl of soup. I am staying in Willington, Connecticut, but I can promise you that this short drive is well worth this incredible, handcrafted food. These guys are the real thing. Absolutely reasonably priced, made from scratch, and the best corn chowder I've ever had. After 34 years of doing this they obviously have become the Masters. Though I am based in Louisiana, I will absolutely be back. read more

Soup To Nuts - OMG corn chowder.. - American Near Me - Fiskdale, Massachusetts

We love Soup to Nuts! Best soup and sandwiches around & who doesn't love the vibe there? So cute

We are so happy to see John is still in business serving up his delicious food. The menu is simple. Sandwiches, soup, quiche and pie. All made fresh by him and his wife. John works by himself but he does so with consistency and charm. We had corn chowder, chicken noodle soup, snow crab sandwiches and ham/Swiss sandwiches. All were wonderful and we were so happy to be able to enjoy it again. read more

Soup To Nuts - Family - American Near Me - Fiskdale, Massachusetts

Extremely rude man that runs it. We didn't even get to try the food because he snapped at us for asking about getting take out.

This guy has a passion for the Royal Kennedy's and soup! He's a master decorator, as well as, a soup maestro! Seriously, I adore this place. read more

Soup To Nuts - Interesting collection of framed photos and art work, centering around the Kennedy family, dogs and the beach - American Near Me - Fiskdale, Massachusetts

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This is a wonderful little place for lunch, and is a great value. I had the half ham sandwich with the cup of corn chowder, and both were awesome. The sandwich meat was sliced nice and thin with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sprouts. The soup was some of the best I've ever had. My lunch companion had the beef and barley soup, and it was rich and full of flavor. I can't leave a review without commenting on how friendly the folks running the place are. The gentleman (possibly the owner) was engaging and helpful. Although I live 20 miles away, I will make the drive to this wonderful gem of a place in the future. read more

First of all, it takes a minute to figure out how to get inside. We ended up driving around the back of the building and using the elevator to go to the second floor. I did see stairs so I'm sure there is another way in but for a first timer, it's not very clear. The atmosphere is very homey including the warm welcome we received as we walked in. The menu is fairly small, but has good options to create a meal based on how hungry you are. I decided to get a bowl of corn chowder and a half of a warm pastrami sandwich. The soup was excellent, creamy and full of corn. The sandwich was average, the edges of the pastrami were a bit dried out for my taste. Our group also had the Cranberry Chicken Salad sandwich and the Crab Salad Pocket, both we're good but the winner was the Corn Chowder. We took home the Pumpkin Crunch Pie (pecan topped pumpkin pie) and it was delicious. A suggestion would be to have some background music. It was slow when we walked in and it would have been nice to have some on to cut the silence. The service was very good and we will definitely stop in again when we're in the area. read more

Amazingly good food in an unusual location. What makes it special is that everything is homemade and completely from scratch. Let me give an example. I ordered a bowl of tomato soup. Well, it wasn't Campbell. There were huge chunks of tomato and sweet sausage. It was chunky, spiced well, and delicious. The ham and gouda quiche was a great pairing. My wife had the corn chowder that was chunky and creamy. My daughter's sandwich was thick and fresh. This stop is well worth it. read more

Great little soup and sandwich place. To many people a sandwich is just a sandwich but in my opinion the flavor is in the pairing. I had a turkey bacon avocado on rye that was truly delectable. My wife had the quiche and it too was paired well with ham and Gouda cheese. The sweet tomato soup with Italian sausage was also really good. The restaurant is tucked away in an old mill with multiple other shops. Parking can be a bit tricky as it's in a small lot behind the mill and then you must navigate your way through to the restaurant. The restaurant is very small and quaint and everything is cooked right in front of you to order. read more

I have only been to this place a few times. But each time that I have been the owner was very sweet and very kind. I had a salad one time which was fantastic and filled with great things , fresh and tasty and the other thing I had was the corn chowder! I would happily go back to have those again! Soup to nuts has been there for quite some time... years... and I have never seen many people there personally but maybe I was just going at an off time. This is a business that people should visit often. The food was great quality! I'm a mom of 2 little boys and I don't quite make enough to take myself and my kids to eat here. It's the struggle that most family's face these days. But the prices were right for what he served and for considering the restaurant is in Sturbridge. And I most definitely would come back again. I've had that corn chowder on my mind for a while now. Perhaps another visit is in the near future! Please do go check soup to nuts out! Its inside the mill along with other businesses. read more

Very good experience. The staff was engaging and personable. The food was plentiful and delicious. I had a trio: soup, quiche and salad. Almost too much to eat. My partner had soup and Reuben he thought was delicious. read more

What a delicious find on our way to New Hampshire! I had the tomato and spinach quiche. It was fresh and flavorful! My husband had a tuna pocket. It was deliciously light and packed with tuna salad and sprouts! The best part of the meal was the incredible corn chowder. One of the BEST SOUPS I've ever tasted! read more

John and Val are amazing. I work in the building, and I run up for a chef salad once a week. Honestly, I know it's a salad, but John makes an amazing salad. It's the perfect portion, an assortment of meats--they change based on what he has fresh--and always buttered fresh bread. Soup To Nuts salad day is my favorite day of the week. That being said, their soups are also delish, and the quiche is pretty good, too. I've never had a sandwich because I can't seem to get past my salad. read more

Soup to Nuts has been a Sturbridge staple for 26 years! That is an amazing thing, considering the economy of today. My fiance and I drove 45 miles during a bad snowstorm on the Mass Pike and we knew we'd eat @ Soup to Nuts. You see, every New Years Eve Day it seems we end up in Sturbridge on the way home to Boston from my parents home in Western Mass. We finally made it to Sturbridge and were so happy to see that Soup to Nuts was OPEN! So many other businesses were closing down due to the snowstorm and maybe the fact that it was New Years Eve. I was so happy to see the owner of Soup to Nuts, John. He was there for us! We were the first customers of the day. He told us that no one had been in the restaurant all day. This saddened me. I mean, I don't even like sandwiches and yet, I love the turkey sandwich @ Soup to Nuts. My fiance got a bowl of Hungarian Mushroom soup and I got a cup of the corn chowder. Oh my! Absolutely. Delicious. Just what we needed to warm up! Oh and they serve beer and wine. My fiance got a nicely poured glass of Chianti and I got a Bass Ale - poured nicely by John. I was so impressed and happy with how welcoming John is. The decor of this place is country. Lots of wooded tables, lots of plaid, lots of charm. The prices are beyond reasonable. I just cannot say enough good things about Soup to Nuts. We know we'll be back! read more

Great spot for healthy choice fare, service is good and prices reasonable. Plan to return to try other artisional soups.

Finding It: It's hard to find this place. The sign out front is nowhere near the door. Both the door and the parking lot are around the right side of the building. Once you're inside, go to the back right. The entrance is right after the seating. The Inside: It's nice inside. You eat on what looks like a porch that's indoors. It's hard to explain but easy to enjoy. The Food: I had tomato soup, corn chowder, and spinach quiche. The tomato soup was good. It wasn't creamy, and it had a lot of vegetables (or whatever) added in. The corn chowder was also good. I don't think it was better or worse than the tomato soup. It had a white base, but it wasn't thick. I like the quiche as well. I think the eggs had a lot of milk mixed in (or something), but I still liked it. Overall: StN's food is good and the atmosphere was quaint. I would go back again. read more

Don't miss this little Sturbridge gem! Amazing corn chowder, everything is very fresh and clearly made with love. Prices are on-par with Panera, but you're supporting local businesses with your money. Plus other shopping to be had in the mall. read more

We love this restaurant! The proprieters are wonderful people with great tastes in food, and the will to come in everyday to prepare and serve delicious soups, sandwiches and desserts. read more

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My wife and I travel to Cape Cod each fall. We stop at Sturbridge for a night or two and always lunch at SOUP TO NUTS. This year is no different. We both had the seafood chowder. I commented the I needed to use a fork. It was heaped over the top of the bowl it was so thick. Full of fish. Service was great. We discussed where to have dinner with the waitress who gave us a few hints. read more

Me and a friend played hooky from work on a Friday to go fishing. After little luck fishing we found this place on yelp and it fit the type of food we were looking for. Walking in to this place you feel at home and comfortable. Vale (I think that's how it's spelled) our server was awesome! We ordered the corn chowder, quiche, pastrami sandwich and pasta salad. All of it was excellent! After the meal vale told us about the river behind the building that people fish in. So we tried it out and my friend caught a 14" trout! LIFE IS GOOD! read more