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Online menu checks updated November 5, 2026. Daily soups and seasonal offerings can change or sell out. Check the restaurant’s current selection and kitchen hours before making a special trip.
Find soup in Holland and nearby Zeeland, from reader-recommended chicken rice and chowder to menu-researched ramen and soup-and-sandwich stops. Daily selections rotate, so use the quick picks to choose a restaurant and confirm the bowl before you travel.
We asked local Facebook groups where to find good soup. Russ’ came up repeatedly, with suggestions for neighborhood diners, pubs, and nearby Zeeland, too. The comments were a starting point, so we also checked restaurant menus for a few more options.
Planning a full afternoon? Pair lunch with one of these indoor family activities in Holland. If the table cannot agree on soup, our local pizza guide has another set of reader picks.
The reader-recommended spots come first, followed by a separate section of researched additions. Specific reader orders are identified as such; additional dishes and practical details come from restaurant menus and websites. This is an informal community guide, not a ranked poll.
Quick picks: find your bowl
For familiar favorites: Russ’ in Holland for Chicken Rice or Cheese Broccoli: both reader suggestions and menu-listed daily options.
For a creamy bowl: Crazy Horse in Holland for reader-recommended chicken corn chowder, or Salt & Pepper in Holland for menu-listed Cheddar Ale Chowder.
For split pea: The Wooden Shoe in Holland is recommended for split pea soup. Call first: its menu lists rotating soups, not a daily split-pea guarantee.
For soup and a sandwich: Researched additions include Shore by deBoer in Holland for Tomato Boursin Soup and Wolfies in Zeeland for a half-panini-and-soup combination.
For a different broth: The researched picks include K-Pocha in Holland for ramen or Thai Avenue in Zeeland for Chicken Ginger Rice Soup.
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The soup spots readers recommended
Russ’ — Holland
Why go: Readers recommend Russ’ for chicken rice, cheese broccoli, and Reuben soup. It is a useful first stop when everyone at the table has a different idea of a good bowl.
Soup to try: Chicken Rice or Cheese Broccoli, both listed as daily options on the official menu. The current rotation also includes butternut squash, pea, chili, and vegetable beef. Reuben is also among the reader-recommended soups, but it is not on the rotation we checked.
Good to know: The menu lists an unlimited soup, salad, and baked-potato bar from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Holland locations are closed Sunday. Check the current selection and your chosen location before going for one particular soup. Takeout is another option; ask about the available sizes rather than relying on an old price.
Website: Find a Russ’ location →
Addresses: 361 E. 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
210 River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
1060 S. Lincoln Avenue, Holland, MI 49423.
Crazy Horse Steakhouse — Holland
Why go: Chicken corn chowder is the reader-recommended pick at Crazy Horse. It gives you a starting point beyond simply asking for the soup of the day.
Soup to try: Ask for the chicken corn chowder—the reader-recommended bowl. Check that it is available before making a special trip.
Good to know: The restaurant has lunch and dinner menus on its official menu page. Older listings describe soup-bar options, but we have not confirmed the current setup, so ask directly if that is what you are planning around.
Website: Visit Crazy Horse →
Address: 2027 N. Park Drive, Holland, MI 49424.
Salt & Pepper Savory Grill and Pub — Holland
Why go: Housemade soups put Salt & Pepper on the reader-recommended list. The restaurant’s own menu backs up the scratch-made approach and gives you a regular chowder option alongside the changing daily selection.
Soup to try: The menu lists Cheddar Ale Chowder, a house beer-cheese soup topped with honey-mustard pretzel pieces, by the cup or bowl. Soup of the Day is available in both sizes, too. These specific options are menu-listed additions to the general soup recommendation.
Good to know: Ask what the daily soup is before choosing. This is also a full lunch-and-dinner stop if someone in your group wants a sandwich or entrée instead. The website lists Sunday and Monday as closed.
Website: See Salt & Pepper’s menus →
The Wooden Shoe — Holland
Why go: Split pea is the reader-recommended pick here. Keep it on your list if a hearty, familiar soup is what you are after.
Soup to try: Ask whether split pea is in the day’s lineup. The posted full menu lists Soups of the Day with bread, rather than promising a particular flavor every day. It also lists seasonal chili with cheese, onions, and bread.
Good to know: Split pea’s current availability is not confirmed on the menu. Call ahead if that is the reason for your visit, or choose from whichever soups are ready that day.
Website: See The Wooden Shoe’s menu →
Address: 441 US-31, Holland, MI 49423.
Southside Inn — Holland
Why go: Southside Inn is recommended for homemade soups. It adds a breakfast-and-lunch restaurant to the list rather than another evening pub stop.
Soup to try: Ask about the Soup of the Day. The restaurant’s linked lunch menu lists cup and bowl sizes, plus homemade chili in season. The recommendation is for homemade soups generally, rather than a particular daily flavor.
Good to know: Plan this one for a weekday lunch. The official site lists lunch Monday through Friday and breakfast only on Saturday, with Sunday closed. Its downloadable menu is dated 2023, so confirm today’s selection and prices.
Website: Visit Southside Inn →
Address: 192 W. 35th Street, Holland, MI 49423.
The Side Pocket Grill — Holland
Why go: The Side Pocket is recommended for its soups, with no single bowl specified. This is another Douglas Avenue option to check when you want soup alongside a pub-style lunch.
Soup to try: The restaurant’s officially linked ordering menu lists a cup or bowl of soup, but does not name the flavor. Ask what is available that day; the recommendation is for the soups generally.
Good to know: The official menu page directs guests to its online ordering system for current specials and availability. Check there or call 616-294-1048 before heading over specifically for soup.
Website: See The Side Pocket’s menu →
Address: 91 Douglas Avenue, Holland, MI 49424.
The Farmhouse — Zeeland
Why go: The Farmhouse’s in-house soups and chili are recommended picks. It is a nearby Zeeland choice for a cup with lunch or a bowl on its own.
Soup to try: The lunch-and-dinner menu offers soup by the cup or bowl and asks guests to contact the restaurant for the day’s selections. Chili is another option when it is in season.
Good to know: The official menu labels chili seasonal. Check before making that your order. This stop is in Zeeland, not downtown Holland.
Website: See The Farmhouse’s menu →
A few more soup stops to try
These extra stops come from our menu research rather than the Facebook recommendations. They add tomato soup, ramen, ginger-rice soup, and a soup-and-panini option to the mix.
Shore by deBoer — Holland
Why go: We added Shore after checking its menu for a tomato-soup-and-grilled-cheese lunch. This is a menu-researched addition to the guide.
Soup to try: The restaurant’s menu lists Tomato Boursin Soup by the cup or bowl, served with house bread. Its grilled cheese combines Boursin, cheddar, Swiss, and Gouda on sourdough if you want to build a soup-and-sandwich lunch.
Good to know: This entry is for Shore by deBoer on West 17th Street, whose website lists Tuesday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Soup and grilled cheese are separate menu choices, not a listed combo. Check the current selection before visiting; other deBoer locations have different menus.
Website: Visit Shore by deBoer →
Address: 541 W. 17th Street, Holland, MI 49423.
K-Pocha — Holland
K-Pocha ramen. Photo: Chelsea Erwin Commercial Studio; provided by K-Pocha.
Why go: We added K-Pocha for noodle-soup fans looking for ramen. This is a menu-researched addition to the guide.
Soup to try: The official menu lists tonkotsu, spicy tonkotsu, miso, kimchi, and vegan ramen. Choose a broth style first, then check the toppings and heat level with the restaurant.
Good to know: The menu’s standard ramen description includes a pork-and-chicken base, pork belly, egg, mushrooms, corn, and green onion; ask about the preparation of your chosen bowl, especially the separately listed vegan option. The website serves both Holland and Traverse City, so confirm the Holland kitchen’s current selection. We did not confirm pho on this menu.
Website: See K-Pocha’s menu →
Address: 12579 Felch Street, Holland, MI 49424.
Thai Avenue — Zeeland
Why go: Our menu research turned up this Zeeland option for a ginger-and-rice bowl or noodle soup. It adds a different direction from the creamy soups and chowders above.
Soup to try: Chicken Ginger Rice Soup from the official menu: chicken broth, jasmine rice, chopped chicken, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and green onion. The menu also lists pho, Kao Soi in a yellow-curry broth, Tom Yum, and Tom-Ka.
Good to know: Thai Avenue is in Zeeland. Its menu lists beef broth for pho, even when tofu or vegetables are chosen, so ask about ingredients if you need a vegetarian soup. Last dine-in seating is 7 p.m.; service is takeout only after 7 p.m., with the kitchen closing at 7:45 p.m.
Website: See Thai Avenue’s menu →
Wolfies Sandwiches — Zeeland
A grilled sandwich at Wolfies. Photo: Wolfies Sandwiches.
Why go: We added Wolfies after checking its soup-and-panini options. It is a researched pick for the days when you want more than a bowl on its own.
Soup to try: The rotating Soup of the Day, offered as an 8-ounce cup or 12-ounce bowl on the official menu. The 2-4-U combination pairs a half panini with soup or a small salad.
Good to know: The menu does not promise a fixed soup flavor. Ask what is on today before deciding on the combo, especially if you are looking for a particular broth or have dietary restrictions.
Website: See Wolfies’ menu →
Before you head out
Check the day’s soup, kitchen hours, and takeout sizes. If ingredients matter, ask about the broth as well as the toppings; a vegetable or tofu option does not necessarily use a vegetarian base. For a seasonal or rotating favorite, call before you go.
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