We came here years ago and were excited to return. We had always recommended it, such a fun, unique place-the crazy menu on a giant chalkboard, the Lego tip jar-all was so fun and now sadly gone. Just a large, dirty room with benches/tables. Menu is a screen and the entire place is just cold and impersonal. Food was okay, not worth a trip back. read more

Tom & Chee - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

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I was pleasantly surprised with Tom & Chee! It was a rainy Friday and this was the perfect lunch before going to the aquarium. The creamy tomato soup was delicious -- I should have gotten a bowl instead of a cup! I got the Pepper Jack's Ham and it was great. The tortilla crisps were a nice touch to the pepper jack and thick slices of ham. My 9yo son got the kids meal and it was a good serving! He could have eaten an entire bowl of the soup as well. We sat outside and the employees bring your order to your table. Otherwise, the drinks are self-serve. It's a good setting for families as there's a lot of space for kids, strollers, and high chairs. read more

Tom & Chee - Pepper Jack'd Ham - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

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A quick and easy option when going to the aquarium that is within sight. Order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Not many healthy options on the menu and definitely a lot of grease. If you go in expecting it, the food is ok. All of the sides are extra, which is a bit disappointing. read more

Tom & Chee - Pesto Turkey - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

First time visiting this Tom & Chee, but I've been to several locations of theirs and love their menu in general. This location is right next to the Newport Aquarium so it stays busy. We loved that they had pbskids on the television and cater to a kid friendly environment since so many little ones are around. I love the bacon, fig and goat cheese sandwich. I wanted it a tad hotter, but I didn't make any request since I wanted to get to our aquarium reservation on time. Kids' meals came with Mac and cheese, drink and a grilled cheese. My kids wanted more Mac and cheese so points for taste but they felt their servings weren't enough. Also had a side of their garlic tots and they were really crispy and the sauce was great. My kids loved them as well. They actually would have preferred to have their own sides of tots instead of sharing but they were an additional charge. read more

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If you like grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup, this is the place to eat at. You can create your own or pick from menu, and all cheese sandwiches are yum-mazing. Do expect your grilled cheese to be cheesy and greasy. I mean it says cheese so it gotta have cheese! They offer Pick 2 which a great way to mix n match from grilled cheese to soup to mac n cheese to salad. Their kids menu is pretty good too. Casual, chilled out place. Go with an appetite coz the food feels heavy pretty quick. Fun fact: they were on shark tank and had gotten funding to grow. read more

GREAT FOOD, SERVICE, & PRICES!! First time eating here and we will be back when in town again!! Thanks! read more

Tom & Chee - Pick 2- loaded potato soup, bacon goat & fig melt, and roasted chicken feta cranberry salad!!!! AMAZING FOOD & PRICES!! - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

The one is Newport is awful. We were told we had to wait 20 min before someone could take our order because of catering even though line was to do. Asked if they could take order and then wait on food so we could sit and was told no. Ask for parking validation as advertised on door and got a huge sigh and attitude. The sandwich was barely warmed with half a slice of cheese and some cheese sprinkles . read more

Tom & Chee - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

Food was just ok. So the 3 stars is based on food. Service is 2 stars. The lady taking our order was very annoyed by our questions. We have a kid with allergies and wanted to know what she could and couldn't eat. This is a tourist area, and we aren't familiar with this restaurant so we weren't sure what she can and can't eat. A lot of places have an allergin menu online and this place doesn't. That would have saved a lot of frustrations from her. I understand we had a lot of questions, we are just trying to eat read more

Wife and I made the 40 min drive to eat here again because their food is SO good! We went on Labor Day weekend and they literally had a line to the door which speaks for itself. Even as busy as they were, their service was top-notch.! The atmosphere is always chill and everybody's happy to be there. I ordered the create your own option with creamy tomato soup and the wife got their famous pick 2 option. Of course we had to order their amazing loaded tots however they could have used some more cheese. We will continue to make the drive to eat here! read more

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They had me the second I became aware of the grilled cheese donut. Finding out that a location no longer exists within the city limits of Cincinnati didn't deter us. We walked across the nearest bridge and over to the Levee. I may have accidentally attempted to open doors that were not meant to be open during my attempt to find this place but that's neither here nor there. There wasn't another human in sight when we first entered the establishment. I already knew what I wanted so I confidently walked up to the register. My line of vision immediately snapped to the mac & cheese on the menu above, noting the "award winning" comment. I slipped in an order of that just under the wire. We walked around to the back of the place as, by this time, other patrons followed our lead and entered. I was impressed they were able to find us but they kindly placed our order between us just as the anticipation was reaching its peak. So the donut appeared to be of the glazed variety and, unexpectedly, the outside of the sandwich was the inside (unglazed) portion of the donut. Upon reflection, this is probably for the "grilling" part of the sandwich. It was a very interesting combination. I wouldn't say that it reaches the realm of other, more notorious combos like white and rice, peanut butter and jelly, or ham and cheese. GF wasn't head over heels for it and didn't have more than a bite or two. I took one for the team and finished it. It was enjoyable. It was worth the calories. I don't feel compelled to eat it again. The mac & cheese was very good and worth an order. The staff were also very nice and helpful. I would recommend. read more

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Very simple and good place. Always get this on DoorDash and I love it. Also amazing prices

First time visitors to this restaurant. Our daughter can't have dairy products and we weren't sure what options she would have here. David, our cashier, was amazing. He gave her advice on what to order, even checking to make sure there were no tree nuts hidden in the ingredients! The food was amazing and, thanks to David, our daughter was able to enjoy a great lunch. read more

I like the idea of this place but a lot of it is overpriced for what you get. That doesn't mean it's not delicious- but I could easily make it at home for pennies. I wish they would have a few more gourmet choices with unique flavors and ingredients to make it more worth it read more

Creamy tomato soup! No one can make it better than these guys. Pair it with a hot sandwich, I got the fig and goat cheese sandwich and asked to add mushrooms to it. SO GOOD! It's all I wanted on a cold rainy weeknight. The service is fast, you can be in and out within a few mins. I'd recommend dining in instead of take out since this food is at its tastiest when hot. The location in Newport is perfect since there are multiple seating options - inside and outside. You can also go catch a movie after a quick bite or take a walk by the river. The staff was friendly, made recommendations and were happy to modify my sandwich the way I liked it. I will certainly come back! read more

First time and last time here. The place was pretty messy despite it being empty. The sandwich was okay. I wasn't expecting it to be a fully loaded Sandwhich but there was like 2 pieces of ham and the saddest tomatoes. It is a convenient spot but I'd save your money and go elsewhere. read more

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So so good! Got the chicken bacon ranch and turkey pesto- brat was soft yet toasty and flavors together on both were delicious. Plus, they had Miss Vickies chips and Coke products- double star!!! read more

Great concept for a fast casual spot, and the food is good! We each got a cup of soup and grilled cheese; I got the bacon/goat/fig and white chicken chili, and my partner got the west of Philly and creamy tomato soup. The grilled cheeses were flavorful, stuffed, cheesy, and toasted to perfection. The bacon was cut up into small chunks, not full strips of bacon. The creamy tomato soup wasn't bad but it was standard. The chili was flavorful but definitely on the spicy side, and be warned for non-tomato lovers, it has its fair chair of tomato chunks. read more

Came here on 4th of July since it was one of the few food restaurants still open around 7pm and it did not disappoint(: The service was good, mainly due to chef. The cashier who took our order wasn't particularly inviting but once our food was done, the chef personally took it to us, thanking us for coming and to enjoy which caught me by surprise. I appreciated him for being so friendly and walking our food to us(: My boyfriend and I ordered a grilled cheese donut and the bacon Mac grilled cheese which were both really tasty. The cheese in the donut was fairly mild which complimented the sweetness very nicely. The mac and cheese in the bacon Mac was seasoned very well, not overly cheesy and the bread had a great crunch, not very greasy either. Very satisfied with the food(: Definitely come here if you have the opportunity or are in the area! :D read more

Tom & Chee - Grilled Cheese Donut - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

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Tried the classic grilled cheese donut and it was pretty good. I expected more cheese flavor but it was solid. For the price I think it was worth trying once. The restaurant did look a little run down and the bathrooms were not clean. It's in a nice location and really convenient for a lunch spot after the aquarium. read more

Tom & Chee - Grilled Cheese Donut - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

OMG! The BFG + creamy tomato soup + donut cheese with bacon. Super friendly staff. Can't wait to come back Newport! read more

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Been here many times and love it. Today I was yelled at by the nasty cook who told me to get out of her kitchen when I asked for a to go box. Terrible employee. read more

Tom & Chee - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

Over the years when making the trek to from Louisville to Newport Kentucky usually with the kids to see the aquarium or on the way to visit Cincinnati we have stopped at this creative and cool establishment a few times. This is basically a massive grilled cheese establishment. With menu items focused around several grilled cheese type items. They get pretty creative. For instance every time I've visited I've gotten then donuts grilled cheese where they buns are donuts. Yeah...I know what your thinking. It's strange. But it is strangely delightful too. I compare it to going to the state fair and looking at the food and basically saying "YOLO" and trying a strange of exotic fried food. Overall very cool place. Definitely worth checking out. I'll have to make a return trip sooner than later. They actually added a Louisville location in my home city but I unfortunately did not make it there before they closed. Who says grilled cheese only belongs on a kids menu? It definetly wasn't the owners and creators of Tom n Chees! read more

Tom & Chee - Donut grilled cheese - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

Delicious fast casual option at Newport on the Levee. Quick, friendly service and a menu with lots of variety. When the weather is nice, the patio is great for people watching at the levee. Fair price for absolutely delicious soups and sandwiches. This was a great choice before a movie - we were so full we weren't tempted by the overpriced snacks at the AMC nearby. Great classic flavors, very family-friendly, and plenty of seating too. I came on a Saturday afternoon and there was no wait to order and plenty of seating options. I will definitely be back! read more

Tom & Chee - Classic Tomato and Mac and cheese sandwich with bacon - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

Visiting from Florida and this place was a GREAT find! The location is awesome, the staff super friendly and the food is delicious! Donuts and Cheese?!? Say less! The grilled cheese donut hit the spot! Seems a little out there but it is soooo good! The kids meals are perfect for the price. Will definitely be visiting this spot again when in the area! read more

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So this is a tough one to write. Every time I go to the aquarium I always want to try this place. Finally did today!! Looks cute when we come in, order at register, get a number, sit down and your food is brought to your table. Sandwich was a good size, soup was tasty!! Not blow your socks off, but good! Here's where it went south. I used the bathroom after. The bathroom is literally like a 50 year old gas station bathroom. Strange particles around the bowl and seat, the floor is gross. The walls are gross. I am pretty sure they have forgotten about this bathroom since they opened. Then I was looking around after I left there. The whole restaurant is pretty neglected as far as cleanliness goes. The walls are badly beat up like as if WWE competes here weekly. So now I am questioning if I will end up back on the commode in an hour.... read more

Tom & Chee - Philly grilled cheese - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

Always been a big fan of Tom + Chee. Leaving here disappointed is a true rarity. This is one of very few quick serve food locations at the Levee. Specializing in melts, soups, and grilled donuts - you cannot go wrong. My only lament is that they don't have quite the extensive menu that they once had. Similarly the demand seems to have gone down from what it was a decade ago, so it's pretty easy to pick something up here. read more

Very good. Hot food made to order. Quick service. The soup is quite flavorful. Kid friendly environment. A good place to stop by when visiting the aquarium! read more

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We gave Tom and Chee a chance while we were in the Newport area. I am a big fan of grilled cheese and soup. So this was a homerun for me. I really enjoyed the creamy of the cheese on the toasted bread and I thought of tomato soup that went with it was very tasty and filling. Really good place I recommend it read more

Tom & Chee - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

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Excellent experience overall. Food was very good. Nothin like a grilled cheese and tomato soup. Impeccable service. Pleasant atmosphere. read more

Tom & Chee - Grilled cheese. Tomato soup. Sobe life water. - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

We took our grandsons for lunch and were disappointed. The bread was stale and the cheese tasted like it was anything but real. The macaroni and cheese had an odd taste to it and neither child would finish their meal. The adult sandwiches had the same issues ( Westsider and West of Philly) but the latter was too runny for a sandwich and had very little meat. The employees were friendly and the place was clean but we would not go back there. read more

We stopped in after a visit to the Newport Aquarium. The food was delicious (especially the Mac and cheese). More importantly the service was absolutely incredible. Staff were kind and attentive to our kids. Thank you for the great experience read more

Tom & Chee - Grilled cheese and Mac and cheese. - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

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Very good grilled cheese and tomato soup. Enjoying the goetta options "westsider" Easy safe ordering during the covid-19 days, although self serve drinks still seems odd... oh well! read more

Tom & Chee - Safe to order! - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

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Oh wow, this place just has so many options to choose from. I ordered the Mac + Chee this time and it was so delicious! Next time I will have to try their sweet options as well too!! read more

Tom & Chee - Grilled Mac + Chee - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

Okay grilled cheese sandwich down on the levee if you are coming out from the movies or aquarium. Clean restaurant and friendly staff but the grilled cheese leaves something to be desired as the chain has expanded over the years from the versions the original made read more

Tom & Chee - Barbecue bacon - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

A group of six girls and I came here for a quick bite before venturing along the river and down to BB's River Cruise. Our food was just ok all around, everyone rated their meals between a 4 and an 8. The westsider was the lowest ranked sandwich and the best was the bbq bacon. The mac n cheese was liked, the tomato soup wasn't. I had the crunchy garlic chicken and it was just ok, it was really saucy and there was only one chip on each half of the sandwich. I should've got a regular grilled cheese. Also, the desserts were disappointing. I had the bananas foster donut and a friend had the nutella one. The donuts were kind of burned on top and were hard to cut. We both agreed that the bananas were the best part. Workers were nice and it was clean, I just wouldn't go back. read more

It's been a little while since I've been here so it's time for another visit. Delicious soup and grilled cheese variations is what they do here and they do it as well as I could imagine it could be done. I tried out the Flying Pig which comes on hearty white bread. On that bread is smoked gouda, Applewood Smoked Bacon, oven roasted turkey, dill pickle, and taragon mustard. The meats are all fantastic and gouda is my one of my favourite cheeses. The mustard was tasty but I don't believe mustard belongs on a grilled cheese sandwich and it didn't really add anything to this one. I would leave it off the next time. The Grilled Cheese Donut is one of their signature sandwiches and I'm here to tell you that it should be its own food group. The combination of the mild cheddar and sweetness of the donut work together souch better than you might think it would. Try it for yourself. I always love a visit to Tom And Chee and this one certainly reinforces that thought. Good stuff. read more

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We on purpose chose to try it and while I was mostly unimpressed with the Flying Pig combo, my friend liked hers. I will probably never by choice go again to a Tom + Chee as I feel once is enough and it's expensive for a mediocre sandwich. I would rather go to White Castle's than here. But I am glad I got to finally experience the place. Yawn. read more

Grilled cheese donut- that what drive me through the front door! What is that? Will it be good? It is a grilled cheese that also has a glazed donut taste! I honestly couldn't figure out if I liked it!! Lol. I didn't hate it! My friends and I split up the donut & ordered some grilled cheese too! The sandwiches were delicious buttery & cheesy goodness! However- it was so much cheese, I may avoid cheese for the rest of the week! Lower star rating is for cleanliness- the tables were gross. It was crazy crowded & we barely found a table to squeeze the wheelchair at. I stepping on grilled cheese that was on the floor. This was an interesting try! read more

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Delicious sandwich - so good I went back for a second one two weeks after the first! The eatery leaves a lot to be desired and the bathroom smells. Staff isn't always ready to assist you and isn't all that friendly. read more

Tom & Chee - Bacon Mac and Chee No Bacon - Soup Near Me - Newport, Kentucky

If you are looking for fast and casual stay away. 35 minute wait for mid meal of $62 for 4 people. Awful just awful.