January is National Soup Month; a time to cozy up indoors with a blanket and a bowl of your choice and wind down from the craziness of the holidays. There’s joy to be found in every season, and with the cold weather brings an opportunity to relax, plan for the new year, or catch up on that show you’ve been meaning to watch. It’s hard to say that any of these activities wouldn’t be better paired with a creamy, herbaceous tomato soup or a steamy, spicy ramen— or any kind of hot beverage for that matter. There’s no better time to try out new soup recipes or cuisines. The variations are endless, and almost always delicious!

Check out some of the warmest flavors to try right here in Lakeview East below.

Ann Sather
3415 N Broadway & 909 W Belmont Ave

Ann Sather’s is an undeniable neighborhood classic! Their two locations on Broadway and Belmont serve a specialty soup of the day for just $4.95!

The Lanzaga
3736 North Broadway

The Lanzaga is renowned for their fusion of South American cuisines and dishes. Their menu is full of creative and complementary plates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner offering something for everyone. Even better, they cook up a delicious, hardy soup upon request:

Suelta La Sopa with pulled chicken, corn, papas, carrot, celery, onion, pumpkin, serrano, cilantro, and lime.

Penny’s Noodle Shop
3400 N Sheffield Ave

Discover Penny’s, a charming find tucked away in Wrigleyville along Sheffield. Indulge in their signature classic ramen soup, featuring rich miso broth paired with Japanese wheat noodles and adorned with flavorful shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, and scallions. Craving something different? Penny’s also offers an array of other tempting hot soup choices, including wonton soup, shrimp noodle soup, and BBQ pork soup! Embrace the warmth and comfort of Penny’s cozy atmosphere and delicious dishes.

Stella’s Diner
3042 N Broadway

Stella’s is a classic diner with an extensive menu and the friendliest staff! Enjoy a good old fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup or their cheesy baked French onion. Both are served daily alongside a chili, and a sweet & sour cabbage soup.

Maison Marcel
3114 N Broadway

This light, airy, and spacious dining room is perfect for drinking tea with friends— or spilling it. They offer a variety of breakfast and brunch items, but don’t miss out on their cheesy French Onion Soup. Additionally, they offer Soup Du Jour with different flavors in rotation. If you love their signature sandwiches, be sure try their soup and tartine combo to satisfy all your cravings.

Taipei Cafe
820 W Belmont Ave

Taipei Cafe is all the rage at their Chinatown location, and their shop on Belmont promises to deliver the same quality as its sister store. There is no shortage of options to choose from on the menu full of Taiwanese delicacies. Whether you’re looking for a fruity boba tea, or a bento bowl packed with different flavors— you’re sure to get distracted. Don’t skim past the noodle section on the menu though! Their Taipei Beef Noodle Soup is guaranteed to get you through these cold winter months, and your taste buds will thank you.

Wilde
3130 N Broadway

Let’s get Wilde! Wilde is a Irish restaurant located on the heart of Broadway. They have three soups available every day: Baked French Onion, Tomato Bisque, and a rotating soup of the day!

Cheesie’s Pub & Grub
3472 N Clark St & 958 W Belmont Ave

Cheesie’s is home to all things grilled cheese. Warm up with their tomato bisque, either by itself, or with one of their dozen grilled cheese sandwiches! Choose between an 8oz cup for $3.50 or a 12oz bowl for $5.50. For just a dollar more, indulge in a cheesy blend of beef chili that will keep you full and warm for through the winter months.

Sunset Pho Caffe
2856 N Clark St

Your go-to spot for authentic Vietnamese cuisine & fusion with Jugoslavian, Sunset Pho knows all about soup season. A meal here is hardly complete without a bowl of their signature broths, and there is a vegetarian option. Our pick is the Spicy Lemongrass Soup for a spoonful you won’t forget.

Birdman Ramen
800 W Belmont Ave

You can expect deliciousness and style at Birdman Ramen! Their comic themed menu makes it exciting to order, and their boundary-pushing and flavorful ramen doesn’t disappoint. Their tonkotsu ramen bowls blend three creamy broths (pork, chicken, and seafood) to make the perfect spoonful. Not to fret vegetarians! They offer two amazing vegetarian/vegan options with tofu and mushrooms.

Cafe Paris
3307 N Clark St

Cafe Paris on Clark St is a warm place to sip on a latte, grab a croissant, or indulge in every flavor of macaron. If that hasn’t won you over, wait until you try their French Onion Soup. Delectable isn’t a strong enough word to describe this sweet & salty, melt in your mouth buttery kind of dish!

Musashiya Ramen
2938 N Broadway

Craft your ideal bowl at Musashiya! Take your pick between tonkotsu or miso broth, select your protein (from succulent chashu pork, tender chicken, crispy shrimp tempura, or cakey tofu), adjust the noodle texture to your liking, and spice it up just the way you want. Can’t decide? Dive into one of the expertly curated bowls from their extensive menu! The friendly staff will help you find your perfect ramen match.

To Korean Cuisine
3108 N Broadway

To Korean has some amazing, steamy stews that are good for any time of the year, but are appreciated even more with snow falling down. Whatever you have a taste for… they have it! Stews come in varieties of spicy chicken, ox bone, tofu, and kimchi. If you’re in a group, consider splitting their Budae Jjigae, an army Soup made with Spam, Sausage, Bacon, Tofu, Zucchini, Kimchi, Rice Cake, Onion, Ramen, Mozzarella Cheese that is guaranteed to satisfy everyone.

Fancy Plants Cafe
613 W Briar Pl

Fancy Plants is a 100% vegan coffee shop offering vegan and plant-based substitutions for your favorite breakfast bites! They’ve been in town for over 7 years now, and are a trusted and beloved stop for local vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who walks through their doors. Here you can get amazing quiches, specialty flavored lattes, and sweet pastries that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Ask about their soup of the day!

The Bagel Restaurant & Deli
3107 N Broadway

A classic interior with classic Jewish breakfast treats and lunch specials, The Bagel is a great choice for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon lunch catch-up. On top of staples like their Matzo Ball and Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup, they offer a different soup every day so you’ll never get bored of your pick! Their rotating soups are 100% vegetarian, with no meat or dairy. This season’s lineup looks like this:

Monday & Thursday: Veggie Soup
Tuesday: Lentil or Bean Soup
Wednesday: Split Pea Soup
Friday & Sunday: Mushroom Barley Soup
Saturday: Potato Soup

Kim’s Korean Cuisine
3422 N Broadway

Kim’s makes two delectable stews: Kimchi tofu for those who like heat, and seafood tofu for the seafood lovers out there! Each is cooked to perfection with a side of steamed rice

Milts BBQ
3411 N Broadway

This local eatery has more than just delicious barbecue! On the menu is their smoked chicken and vegetable soup that’s sure to keep you warm, and keep the cold blues away.

Cozy Noodle & Rice
3456 N Sheffield Ave

Cozy’s makes an outstanding and tasty chicken noodle soup with bean sprouts and Chinese broccoli. For more veggie forward diets, they have a vegetable tofu soup. For those who like a little more spice, try out their Tom Yum, a hot and sour soup with straw mushrooms tomatoes, seasoned with lemon grass, citrus leaves and fresh lime juice.

ROCKS
3463 N Broadway

This beloved bar and eatery leaves little be desired, and they’ve got soup! Try out their rotating soup of the day for only $7.50!

The Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted St

The Chicago Diner has been serving up the best vegan and vegetarian dishes since 1983! Their vegan, house-made soup of the day is a new blend every day. Size options include a cup for $4, a bowl for $6, or add a side to any entrée for just $3!

BITES Asian Kitchen
3313 N Clark St

Indulge in the authentic flavors of Asia at BITE’S, where culinary inspirations from Thailand, Japan, and China come together harmoniously! Dive into their tempting selection of ramen dishes, including the mouthwatering Beef Rib Ramen featuring roasted beef rib, fresh noodles, menma, sweet corn, scallions, pickled fresno, shredded nori, and toasted sesame seeds, priced at $28.95. Or savor the rich Creamy Tonkotsu, boasting creamy pork broth, chashu pork, fresh noodles, menma, wood ear mushroom, shredded cabbage, mayu, shredded nori, pickled ginger, chopped scallions, egg, and toasted sesame seeds, all for $18.95!

Kameya Ramen & Sushi
604 W Belmont Ave

Kameya has over 10 different ramen options available! They have exciting options like gyoza ramen, which has dumplings in the bowl, curry ramen, and even vegan ramen! All include ramen noodles, flavorful chicken base broth or miso, seaweed, egg, green onion, napa(cabbage), and cilantro garnish. All ramen can be made as spicy as you want too!

Le Petit Marcel
2914 N Broadway

Tucked neatly into the corner of Broadway and Oakdale is Le Petit Marcel, an upscale French restaurant serving food, wine, and cocktails that are sure to make your mouth water. Sample the soup of the day from their brunch menu, or savor the signature French Onion Soup with aged gruyere and Swiss cheese. You can’t go wrong.

Sheffield’s Beer and Wine Garden
3258 N Sheffield Ave

For over 30 years, Sheffield’s Beer and Wine Garden has been known for pioneering the Chicago craft beer movement and more recently for its authentic in-house smoked BBQ. They For those who like a good, hearty chili, they offer a perfectly crafted chili with smoked brisket, pork, and chorizo, as well as a veggie chili that’s just as good.

Ukai Sushi and Ramen
1059 W Belmont Ave

To go with your sushi here, consider a hot soup! Ukai brews ramen in four varieties: tonkotsu, miso, vegetable, and seafood. If you’re looking for another option, be sure to order a bowl of of the Udon soup.