WTF Greenlake? Souped Up is closing…
I learned earlier this week that Souped Up Cafe on Greenlake is closing as of today, and I’ve been a little bit sad the whole week because of it.
Meagan and I have been going there on weekends since shortly after we moved into the ‘hood (North Greenlake, or the Greenlake Ghetto as I like to call it). It’s really the only redeeming place to eat within walking distance of our house.
Not that the competition is that hard:
- Jack in the Box – not so much
- Duke’s – OK and I like their patio, but the food is a little blah for the price
- Bluwater Bistro – tries to be fancier than they’re capable of
- Zeek’s – not bad, but not great
- World Wrapps – don’t get me started that they are surviving the economy and Souped Up isn’t
Oh well – being in the restaurant business is difficult and I suppose it’s hard to do well in these times. I am just disappointed that a good place is closing. There now isn’t really a good place to get coffee within walking distance. I’ll also miss the soups (their Chipotle Corn Chowder, Tomato Basil, and Spring Asparagus were awesome) and delicious sandwiches (Caprese, BGC, Panino, and Chipotle Chicken…yum).
I had my last lunch there yesterday afternoon and my last coffee with Meagan this morning. They close today. I wish the owners and staff well.
Farewell, Souped Up, we’ll miss you.