The Soup Kitchen is a beloved Southern restaurant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, offering a warm and welcoming place to enjoy hearty food, genuine hospitality, and a memorable dining experience.
Conveniently located at 47 E Tennessee Ave, the restaurant has earned a strong reputation with a 4.60-star rating from 624 reviews, reflecting the consistent quality and care that keep guests coming back.
Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed lunch, settling in for dinner, or looking for a comfortable spot to dine alone, The Soup Kitchen provides the kind of inviting atmosphere that makes every visit feel easy and enjoyable.
Guests appreciate the restaurant’s thoughtful mix of service options, including dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services, making it a flexible choice for nearly any schedule or occasion. The menu brings together comforting Southern favorites and satisfying everyday choices, with offerings such as coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, and vegetarian selections.
The Soup Kitchen is especially known for fast service, great dessert, and local specialties, giving customers the chance to enjoy both classic comfort and a taste of something special.
With lunch, dinner, catering, dessert, table service, and seating all available, it is well suited for everything from a quick midday meal to a more leisurely evening out.
The Soup Kitchen also stands out for its accessible, customer-friendly environment. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities help ensure that more guests can visit comfortably and with confidence. The setting is casual, cozy, historic, and quiet, creating a peaceful backdrop for enjoying a meal without feeling rushed.
Reservations are accepted for added convenience, and payment is easy with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
With its combination of Southern comfort, dependable service, and welcoming atmosphere, The Soup Kitchen offers more than a meal—it offers a place where guests can feel at home, whether they are dining in or taking something delicious to go.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Soup Kitchen
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Our 3 Cheese Grilled Cheese is nothing but pure melted "Goodness"! Made with two thick slices of our homemade Cheddar Cheese bread with American, Mozzarella & Cheddar cheeses melted and grilled to perfection!
White Beans, Ground Beef, Onions, Green Peppers & Chili Powder
Peas, Green Beans, Corn, Potatoes, Tomatoes & Onions
Pork Roast, Roast Beef, Onions, Potatoes & Burgundy Wine
White Beans, Green Chilies, Onions & Chicken
Ground Beef, Green Chilies, Corn, Rice, Onions & Tomatoes
Exactly What It Says!!
Mushroom, Onions, Cream, Potatoes, Celery & Sour Cream
Available Daily - Meats: Freshly Sliced Ham, Turkey, and Roast Beef; Tuna Salad and Cheeses: American, Provolone, Swiss, Pepper Jack and Cheddar
Specially seasoned baked potato with butter, sour cream & chives
Specially seasoned baked Potato smothered in your favorite soup and toppings!
Made with specially seasoned baked potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon & chives
Tri-Colored Rotini Pasta, Green Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes tossed in Italian Dressing
Hear from our valued guests
My favorite place for Chilli. The cheese bread is fire. Prices are fair and atmosphere is different in a good way.
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I popped into The Soup Kitchen on a whim this evening - I was in the mood for soup since it's fall and it felt right for a Friday night - and I am SO happy I did. The crab chowder was INCREDIBLE and the roll (I got white bread) was absolutely delicious. Like so good I could probably eat 6 in a sitting. And to top it off, some of the BEST Coconut Cream Pie I have ever had. I will absolutely be coming back to try more!
Everything I’ve had is great, but you have to come on Wednesdays and try the soft shell crab soup. It’s like I just ordered a fresh crab dish off the boardwalk, it tastes so good.
This location is in Oak Ridge TN. We have eaten at both locations Oak Ridge and Knoxville and both have very good soups and sandwiches.
Our visit to the Soup Kitchen was the first time in years. We made the deliberate side trip visit as a remembrance of the time we lived in Oak Ridge about 25 years ago. The place was just as quaint as always and the food is still the best soup and sides around. The variety of soups and bread can’t be matched. Generous portions are the mainstay with delicious choices. If you are in the area make the trip to the Soup Kitchen. Brunswick Stew!!
Django wholeheartedly approved. The rotating list of soups always includes at least one vegetarian and gluten free soup, and they are all delicious. Today I had bean & bacon soup, which paired wonderfully with their brown bread ($1.85), also served warm. Reminds me of the bread my mom would make from scratch when I was little. This is definitely a staple for lunches.
Amazing. After 8 years of working in Oak Ridge I finally decided to try The Soup Kitchen and all I can say is wow. I got in just before the lunch rush and got the tomato soup and 3 cheese grilled sandwich. Firstly, that tomato soup is more of a stew it is so thick and simply amazing but that grilled cheese was next level, even plain. I will certainly not wait 8 years to return.
Great neighborhood spot. Lots of soups to choose from, and very friendly staff. Feels like it's been there forever, and I think it has been. Chili was tasty, as was the key lime pie.
The lady was very helpful when navigating took us to the wrong spot (imagine that 🤣) our first time here! The chicken and dumplings is the best southern style chicken and dumplings I have ever had!! The chili is good! The white bread that is made fresh is amazing! The Mexican style cornbread is good, a tad dry for me but not everyone likes the way I like mine either so it’s just my opinion! Overall the service was great and the food we had was great as well! Thank you to the staff, well done!
Everything is so delicious, fresh and homemade. Best vegetable soup I've ever had! The ladies who work there are so sweet. We had a large group and they were very helpful and accommodating. Everyone in our group had delicious soup and sandwiches. I can't wait to go back again!
Common questions about The Soup Kitchen
The Soup Kitchen is located at 47 E Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, United States, Oak Ridge, TN, United States.
You can reach The Soup Kitchen by calling +1 865-482-3525.
The Soup Kitchen has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 624 customer reviews.
The Soup Kitchen features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Soup Kitchen features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Soup Kitchen features the following highlights: Fast service, Great dessert, Serves local specialty.
The Soup Kitchen features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Soup Kitchen features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Vegetarian options.
The Soup Kitchen features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Soup Kitchen features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Soup Kitchen features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Quiet.
The Soup Kitchen features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Soup Kitchen features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Soup Kitchen features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Soup Kitchen features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
The Soup Kitchen features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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