Circle City Soups

The people of Indianapolis voted the fried egg blt sandwich the best sandwich in Indy. The people of Indianapolis are correct.
Although my sample size is small, this the only sandwich I have eaten in Indianapolis. It was a damn good one. I’m actually highly considering ordering a second one, but that’s debauchery.

Very good and unique chicken salad. Soups are pretty solid and you get a little piece of bread with it. the pricing is an even dollar amount. $ 6 per sandwich, nice!

Don’t let the name fool you. While they certainly have delicious soups, Circle City Soups’ delicious food creations go well beyond that one category.
If I am looking for a hearty breakfast, this is the only place I go to in City Market. The wait time usually isn’t as long as some other breakfast staples inside the market, and they have an offering that ranges from omelets stuffed with fresh veggies and cheeses, to big bowls of oats that are guaranteed to warm you up on a cold day, to amazing unique biscuits and gravy, and to hearty breakfast sandwiches stuffed with eggs, cheese, and local meats.
While I do make it here for breakfast a decent amount, it’s their offerings that they have on their menu at Tomlinson Taproom upstairs in the same building that is usually where I find myself consuming their dishes. I believe that they start serving up there at 4PM and they go until close. You can actually order right at the bar and they will bring it up to you. The menu changes some, but always has some popular staples. Everything is good, but my recommendation is definitely the smoked wings. They are some of the best wings in the entire city, especially if you like wings that are tasty without needing to be dripping in sauce. One order of the wings fills me up, and for $ 7 they are great deal. Along with those, they have another 10 or so options that range from full meals to great appetizer options to share with a group.
I’ve had the pleasure of running into the guy who owns Circle City Soups on a handful of occasions, and he (along with his wife who runs Circle City Sweets) is a super nice guy. If you ever happen to pull up a stool at Tomlinson next to a guy wearing a chef’s coat and enjoying a local beer, it’s worth saying hey.

The soups, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch sandwiches are all so good. I haven’t found anything that I didn’t like here.

The Vietnamese Noodle Wrap changed my life a little bit. Soooooo delicious! Simple, but tons of flavor. Try half the noodle wrap and a cup of one of their soups for a perfect lunch. The girl who works the cash register during the week is super friendly as well.

Delicious biscuit slider. I’ll have to try more items each time I come to city market. Friendly owner.

Circle City Soups is my go to spot for breakfast. The staff is awesome and the morning time cook is fast but also incredibly nice (and super hot). My son is two and she always makes him his own «special biscuit» when we stop in this awesome kitchen. The soups are amazing. The broccoli cheddar was so good. As someone who works in the industry this place is seriously awesome! Plus it’s nice to see how clean they keep their work space. I give this place 5 stars due to the awesome food, service, and speed of service.

Last week a friend got a bacon breakfast slider that looked pretty amazing, so this week, I had to get one for myself. Just one though, because they’re pretty filling and I was working on a «best of» City Market breakfast spread that included items from other locations.
Breakfast sandwich came with a choice of meat (bacon or sausage) and cheese (Cheddar, Pepperjack, Gruyère and something else. I quit listening after Gruyère). The biscuit was a decent size, but the egg extended well beyond the biscuit boundaries. I could have eaten the egg up to the biscuit and probably would have been full.
Bacon was delicious. Everything was hot, and service was fast. All A+‘s in my book!

Phenomenal soup but so much more than that. I love their Vietnamese Noodle Wrap, and I am *in love* with their Fried Egg BLT without the B. How did it take me so long to discover Romesco sauce? Their soups change more often than their sandwiches do so it’s hard to even remember all the soups I’ve tried — Black Bean Bayou, Sweet Corn, Roasted Red Pepper Gouda… all amazing. Unfortunately, they don’t always have a vegetarian option available. Check their facebook page for the day’s two soups. They also have a dinner menu for those nights when you’re sipping a fine local beer at Tomlinson Tap and need a bite to eat too. It’s $ 6 for Pick Two combo of sandwich, soup, and/​or salad. $ 8 for Pick Three. Sadly, the Fried Egg Sandwich is not included. Guess I’ll be back for that tomorrow!

One item: the Vietnamese noodle wrap with chicken. It’s become a serious addiction of mine, I have it at least twice a week, often a pick two with the Chinese chicken salad. It’s fresh, light, and full of flavor. The jalapeños on the wrap give it a great kick, and the sauce is sweet and savory. I can’t say enough about the wrap, made fresh to order and always filling.

Is the soup, dare I say it, perfection? Yes, I dare say it! The Dad’s Corn Chowder was a creamy, velvety taste sensation paired with an accent of even more corn via a small sidekick of cornbread. It’s what corn in Indiana is all about! Love this lunch spot in the City Market!

Much more than soup. But the soups are great. I still remember a tomato gazpacho from last summer as one of my favorite lunches ever.
They are located in the historic and beautiful City Market and open for lunch during the week.
On Wednesday — Friday you can have a real treat by asking for their menu at Tomlinson Tap. I had the dry rub chicken wings and they were fantastic. The chef had prepared a very special blue cheese dipping sauce to go with the wings that was so tasty I thought about asking for a spoon. I am not really sure what she did but the spices and creaminess were perfect.
Go for lunch and stay for a pint with dinner !

Another City Market treat. CCS features a rotating menu of soups in addition to a few salads, sandwiches, and wraps (though I believe they may have just added wings to the menu as well). The food is healthy, delicious and not a bad price either. I wish the menu were a bit more extensive because there are days where, if the soups don’t wow you, you may not see enough to your liking to make it a viable lunch. However, when something does catch my eye there I know I’m guaranteed to enjoy it.
PS: the cornbread is almost pound cake. This could be to your liking but it didn’t do anything for me.

Awesome Food — one of the best in city market.
I have been glossing this corner shop over for far too long. So I thought I will give it a chance as I rotate through the options.
My first visit I tried the bayou pulled pork sandwich $ 8 for a pretty big sandwich. It tasted absolutely delicious and had loads literally loads of pulled pork stuffed In the bread roll.
I liked it and returned. And boy o boy I ordered their fried egg BLT sandwich and half order of pomme frites and sriracha aioli. It was absolutely awesome esp the huge croissant. And they don’t put actual tomato but a tomato extract. This makes it less soggy. I absolutely loved it.
Lastly the $ 1 off for Unilocal checkin makes me come back again and again.

A solid go-​to lunch spot in City Market. Their soups have never disappointed me. The menu changes regularly and often has something less common (borscht) or some intriguing combination (carrot avocado), plus a classic. Also, the Fried Egg BLT is one of those amazing sandwiches that you’ll definitely get cravings for after the first experience.
My only (rather frustrating) complaint… the teeny tiny slice of bread you get with an order of soup. C’mon dudes, surely Circle City Sweets can spare a solid chunk of baguette or what-​have-​you to sop up that soupy goodness.

When I first heard about the Vietnamese wrap I didn’t think I would like it and I was right because I looooooovvveee it! And their soups are always amazing. I came here to try to bring myself back to life from a hangover and it worked! I got the Vietnamese wrap, a whole cup of curry pumpkin soup and a double slice of cornbread! The cornbread is so amazing I had to get two! They normally don’t have the Vietnamese wrap or lunch items on Saturday but if they have leftover ingredients they will make it! Great start to the day!

I’ve had their items in the past and never realized I hadn’t written a review! Shame on me. Well anyway, here I am now writing a review about a City Market favorite.
This is a great spot to eat lunch during the week. The food is fresh, delicious and always interesting. One of my favorites is the chorizo sausage and gravy. yum! A little spice in your life never hurt anyone. It’s simple but they do it well and I enjoy it.
I also like the variety of sandwiches that change on a daily basis. They always seem to keep me coming back for more!!!

How can I put this delicately? I’ve never wanted anything in my mouth more than Circle City Soups. Each bite is an assault on your taste buds that creates an uncontrollable urge to shovel every explicit spoonful into your face. Every soup is handmade to perfection, and each day is something different.
One day, forgetting my traditional brown bag lunch, I cycled myself down to the Indy City Market for some food action. Without much of an idea of what I wanted, I roamed aimlessly until I came across this vendor hidden in the corner. The chalkboard sign said two soups that day: split pea and roasted red pepper with goat cheese. Obviously, I went for the ladder, with a slice of french bread.
My first bite was an amazing infusion of red peppers, spices and sharp hits of tangy goat cheese. The entire soup was blended, not chunky. Innocent looking, but packed with some serious flavor! I didn’t put the spoon down until the cup was empty. My spot is officially hit. I need a cigarette.

I’m making a point to hit City Market more often… starting NOW!
I had the ½ chipolte chicken salad with the½ beer cheese soup. ($ 6) Both were good, although I thought the chicken salad was a little dry. The flavors were also pretty subtle. I would have liked to taste more of the spice in the chipolte.
The beer soup was delicious. It was served with a slice of corn bread, which was a little sweet and very moist.
This was my first time eating at CCS’s. I will definitely give it another try though. The BLT special that others speak of sounds delish.

I have been coming to Circle City Soups (and the adjoining Circle City Sweets) for years (this family knows its stuff!).
I consider myself a soup connoisseur, and it’s with great pleasure that I highly recommend the soups here. There are usually 2 or 3 soups on the menu every day and the selection changes weekly.
The secret to good soup is developing the flavor. You don’t want to just season the whole pot at the beginning and forget about it. You have to build the flavor, and the owner understands this and takes it to heart. For example, his creamy tomato has just a hint of basil that li gers on the back end and the jarring acidity that can be present in tomato-​based soups is nowhere to be found.
The soups are all reasonably priced ($ 4, tax included) and come with either French bread or cornbread. There are some non-​soup items (grilled cheese sandwich) that you can order to round out your meal, but when you are going to a place with the word «soup» in the name, why bother (I’m not knocking the grilled cheese with that last statement, I’ve just never ordered it… and probably never will)? I’d rather have a side of soup with my soup.