Restaurant Reivew
The Stone Soup Company
This casual bar and grill in historic Ybor City is known for their homemade soups and award winning Cuban sandwiches. The menu is big with something for everyone, so check it if you are heading over to Ybor city for the night.
Stone Soup offers one of those gigantic menus with lots of options in every category. You have an extensive variety of soups to choose amongst, plus appetizers, salads, sandwiches, empanadas, and all day breakfast. The award-winning Cuban draws in a lot of people, however, the menu offers so much more.
Food
The Black Bean soup and Pho King Souper bowl are both fantastic choices from the soup menu. As far as appetizers go, you cannot beat the cheesy bread. As a dairy-free alternative, you can make this bread vegan by substituting DF cheese for a small price.
The empanadas are another delicious choice. Italian, chicken, beef, Cuban, and veggie available.
In addition to 12 soups (including broccoli cheese,chicken noodle, tomato basil), various burgers, salads, appetizers, and sandwiches are available.
Overall, there are too many interesting options to list. Take a look at the extensive menu. You will find a ton of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan choices, all marked for your convenience. Pricing is pretty affordable considering the big portion sizes.
Service
Service was great, although we did visit on a slow afternoon.
Atmosphere
The ambiance here is very interesting with lots of unusual decor. The eclectic interior gives you something to look at while waiting for your meal. The big bar and attractive brick walls add a nice historic touch.
Final Remarks
The Stone Soup Co. is the perfect lunch choice for anyone seeking a casual meal in Ybor City. The diverse selection and eclectic ambiance makes this restaurant one of the more interesting local choices in Ybor.
