When I heard that there would be a place named Souperman opening downtown, I was a bit overly excited. I absolutely love cleverly-named places. I'm a sucker for a good name or a good advertising campaign - clever or witty or just plain weird goes a really long way with me.Other favorable elements included the owner, Rob Dalzell, who has completely won over my husband with his restaurant 1924 Main. And then they had to put it in such a good location, next to the Barkley Building with the rocket on top. And the interior is stylishly industrial; it's a space in the bottom level of a parking garage that manages to be comfortable and hip at the same time. I've heard grumblings about the utilitarian presentation of the food - that the plastic spoons and very "to-go" looking soup cups aren't nice enough for the food that they make portable. Really, when the food is this good, I can't say that I care. Why be a snob when the food itself is enough to make you happy?
The food is unbelievably fast, it is always fresh, and the soups are hearty and good. The Boulevard Cheddar Potato Chowder was creamy with large chunks of potato and really potent cheddar ale flavor, while smelling the Moroccan Lamb and Lentil soup was almost as intoxicating as eating it. The sandittos (a sandwich wrapped in a tortilla, burrito-style) are served hot or cold and are well-made and filling. The roast beef with swiss, horseradish aioli, and grilled onions was absolutely loaded with tender roast beef. When the weather heats up too much for soup, they serve several salads, including a Chinese Chicken Salad with crunchy noodles & almonds, dressed in a ginger vinaigrette.Souperman
1724 Main in Downtown KCMO
816*421*SOUP
Monday-Friday 10am - 3pm
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I couldn't agree more, especially your comment about plastic silverware. Give me cheap prices over fancy utensils every time.
Souperman has quickly become my favorite place for lunch. I love the quality and you can't beat the quickness it is served. My favorite so far are the BBQ Brisket Sanditto, Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, and the Cheddar and Potato with Boulevard Ale Soup. Delicious!
-KC Lone Star
I've been waiting for a spot like this to open in the Crossroads, it's the best place for a quick, but very tasty lunch...look for "Magazines and Coffee" to be opening next door. I'll give you two guesses as to what you will be able to find there.
I saw that little spot next door - it looked like they were close to being open!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they will have Newspapers and Tea. :)
Thank you for recommending this place. I went there for lunch today and it was fantastic!! I probably never would have even known about this place if not for you. I had the Black Bean and Corizo Chili and the Roast Beef Sandito. They were great! Now I can't wait to go back and try something new!!
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