Jim Henry's Soup Co — Restaurant in Alcoa

Jim has an amazing place! These first-time customers will likely be regulars. Before we even get to the food, let’s talk about the place itself. Small and inviting, you’re greeted quickly by Jim or a family member who tells you about the soups and other offerings. Yes, they’ll even let you sample. They’re warm and will talk as much as you want about the business and their food. Now, the onto the grub! Between the three of us, my family sampled loaded potato soup, tomato bisque soup, Chicken gumbo, And the mac & cheese. All were very good — among the best soups I’ve ever had kinda good. I ended up getting loaded potato soup and a Chicken, bacon, ranch sandwich. My wife got the barria beef ramen bowl. My daughter got grilled cheese and loaded potato soup. All of it exceeded our expectations. Rich, but healthy and natural tasting, the food is obviously made with great care. We split a chocolate tuxedo bomb, which was also excellent. The 10-year-old says she wants to come back for her birthday and Jim is the nicest restaurant person we’ve ever met. Give them a try. It’s well...

Excellent, quality food. Has a few rotating soup options throughout the week. Everything we had (french dip, chicken bacon ranch, broccoli cheddar, potato soup, mac n cheese, and bread) tasted fresh. Potato soup was the favorite at our table. Sandwiches were both great too. Mac n cheese had a very good organic flavor. They emphasize fresh and even local ingredients. I'll be trying the noodles on my next visit. Drinks were all from a small cooler; adequate selection (water, soda, tea, flavored water drinks). Server was very friendly. Even watched her help a random older customer exit after he picked up his order. Only about 5 tables (half high, half low 4-tops). May not have a restroom???? Easily a Top 5 spot in the area for soup and a sandwich for its quality and price point. Definitely...

I went in last night for dinner and talked to the owner and he's incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. He offered me samples of everything. His soups are fantastic especially his chili. After looking over the menu I decided on the French Dip. It was absolutely fantastic! Tender flavorful cuts of roast beef with Swiss cheese on a fantastic crunchy yet soft French roll. The au jus was house made and seriously good. We also got a chicken bacon ranch on homemade ciabatta bread. The wife absolutely loved it. His to go packaging is really nice. This place has soups, sandwiches, ramen, excellent sides, and desserts. I will be going back for the Taiwanese sweet beef ramen and to try his case of desserts. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and I highly...