Updated: July 17, 2026
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If you’re anything like me, you’re pretty pathetic when it comes to the cold. As soon as it drops toward freezing, I’m under a blanket, dreading the next time I have to walk out the door. I’ve got a few tricks for getting through it, and the best one is easy: a body-warming cup of soup or a tongue-burning bowl of chili. That hearty broth pours right into your bones and keeps you just warm enough to stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Soup makes a cold day cozier, sure. But no matter what time of year it is, it’s a great time to treat yourself to something creamy or brothy. So here are six spots in the city worth hitting up for a bowl of the warm stuff. Every one was verified open in July 2026.
| Spot | Neighborhood | The soup to order |
| The Old Mohawk | German Village | French onion (or the 70-year-old turtle soup) |
| The Brown Bag Deli | German Village | Whatever’s on the daily rotating board |
| Katzinger’s Deli | German Village | Matzo ball |
| Carfagna’s | North Columbus (Polaris) | Italian wedding soup |
| Lindey’s | German Village | Lobster bisque |
| Lavash | Clintonville | Red lentil (vegan) |
The Old Mohawk
- Which soup to try:  French Onion, topped with croutons, provolone, and swiss cheeses, baked to a golden brown. But the Turtle Soup is a close second. It’s been around for 70+ years for a reason.
Where:Â 819 Mohawk St, Columbus, OH 43206
Website: The Old Mohawk
The Brown Bag Deli
- Which soup to try: Soups change daily, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the options at Brown Bag. They’re all warm and delicious, perfect for cozy days.
Where:Â 898 Mohawk St, Columbus, OH 43206
Website: The Brown Bag Deli
Katzinger’s Deli
- Which soup to try: Matzo Ball soup, all day, every day. Chicken broth, perfect matza balls, what’s not to love?
Where:Â 475 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215
Website: Katzinger’s Deli
Carfagna’s
- Which soup to try: I truly believe that the Wedding Soup at Carfagna’s is one of the best soups you could ever have the pleasure of eating. Maybe that’s dramatic, but there’s just something about the broth, the tiny meatballs, and the egg drops that hits differently.
Where:Â 1440 Gemini Place, Columbus, Ohio, 43240
Website: Carfagna’s
Lindey’s
- Which soup to try: Lobster bisque. It’s creamy and high end, filling and delicious. Basically, what’s not to love?
Where:Â 169 E Beck St, Columbus, OH 43206
Website: Lindey’s
Lavash
- Which soup to try: Lavash’s Lentil Soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Made with red lentils simmered to perfection with onions and olive oil, this hearty soup gets its signature warmth from Lavash’s unique spice blend. It’s rich, flavorful, and just what you need on a chilly day, or any day, really.
Where:Â 2985 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43202
Website: Lavash Cafe
Columbus Soup FAQ
What’s the best soup in Columbus?
Ask ten locals and you’ll get ten answers, but the names that keep coming up: Carfagna’s wedding soup, Katzinger’s matzo ball, and the lobster bisque at Lindey’s. Start there.
Where can I get matzo ball soup in Columbus?
Katzinger’s Deli in German Village (475 S 3rd St). Chicken broth, proper matzo balls, and it’s on the menu every day.
Who has the best wedding soup in Columbus?
Carfagna’s, at 1440 Gemini Place. Tiny meatballs, orzo, spinach, and egg drops in a Romano-rich broth. Get it at the restaurant or by the quart from the market deli case.
Where can I get vegan or vegetarian soup in Columbus?
Lavash in Clintonville does a red lentil soup that’s vegan and gluten-free, about $7.40, simmered with onions, olive oil, and their own spice blend.
