Homemade Soup in Cincinnati, Made Fresh Daily at Izzy’s
Searching for the best soup in Cincinnati? At Izzy’s, our soups have been homemade and fresh daily since 1901. Fresh ingredients, our own recipes and a special blend of seasonings give them their award-winning taste, so a bowl tastes just as good at every Izzy’s location.
Our Homemade Soups
- Chicken Noodle: tender chicken, bow-tie noodles, fresh vegetables and a rich, slow-simmered broth. Voted Cincinnati’s best chicken noodle soup 16 years running.
- Beef Barley
- Sweet-n-Sour Cabbage Soup
- Seasonal Soup: right now it’s Vegetable Beef, made the old way with beef and vegetables.
- Tomato Basil: our Lenten seasonal soup, back every year during Lent.
- Matzo Ball Soup: available Fridays only, at every Izzy’s location.
Order a cup or a bowl.
Matzo Ball Soup Fridays
Matzo ball soup is a Friday tradition at Izzy’s. Look for it every Friday at all of our locations. On a Friday you can also swap it into our Daily Special.
The Daily Special: Half-Sandwich, Soup & Potato Pancake
Can’t decide? Get any half-sandwich with a cup of Izzy’s homemade soup and one of our award-winning potato pancakes. Pair a half Reuben with a cup of chicken noodle and you have the classic Izzy’s lunch.
Soup for a Crowd
Catering and online group orders are available from every Izzy’s location. Our catering menu includes Beef Barley, Chicken Noodle or the Soup of the Season in a lidded serving bowl, sized for groups of 8–10 or 16–20, with individual bowls and spoons. Call (513) 369-0245 and give us 24 hours notice.
Find Soup Near You
- Elm Street: 800 Elm St, Cincinnati (closed Saturdays and Sundays)
- Florence, KY: 7651 Mall Rd (drive-thru)
- Forest Park: 1198 Smiley Ave
- Red Bank: 4766 Red Bank Expy, Cincinnati (Madisonville; drive-thru)
- Western Hills: 5098 Glencrossing Way, Cincinnati
- Monroe: 1330 Hamilton-Lebanon Rd (our newest location; drive-thru)
All locations are closed Sundays, and Elm Street is also closed Saturdays.
Soup FAQ
When can I get matzo ball soup at Izzy’s?
Matzo ball soup is available Fridays only, at all Izzy’s locations.
What soups does Izzy’s serve?
Chicken Noodle (voted Cincinnati’s best chicken noodle soup 16 years running), Beef Barley, Sweet-n-Sour Cabbage and a Seasonal Soup (currently Vegetable Beef), plus Matzo Ball Soup on Fridays. Tomato Basil returns every year during Lent.
Is Izzy’s soup homemade?
Yes. Our soups are made fresh daily from our own recipes, the way Izzy’s has done it since 1901.
Can I order soup for a group?
Yes. Catering is available from every Izzy’s location. Our catering menu offers Beef Barley, Chicken Noodle or the Soup of the Season in serving bowls for 8–10 or 16–20 people. Call (513) 369-0245. We ask for 24 hours notice.
Is Izzy’s open on Sundays?
No. All Izzy’s locations are closed Sundays. Our Elm Street location is also closed Saturdays.
