Bites Nearby: Soup and Scoop Offers Plenty of Variety

Bored with the same old dining out destinations you've been going to for years? Hungering for a new fabulous food experience? 

Each week, Shelby/Utica Patch editors and readers will pick a great restaurant either in town or nearby whose cuisine is considered to reign supreme.

Here's this week's choice: 

Greatest Dish Ever: Chocolate cake waffle with vanilla ice cream, chocolate, and caramel sauce.
Don't Miss: The soup! There's more than 200 varieties.
The Vibe: Clean, comfortable, and classic.
Cool Factor: Lori Maceri has been selling soup and sandwiches for over 25 years.

Overview: There is nothing pretentious about Soup and Scoop. Place your order at the counter similar to a fast food restaurant. This is not fast food, however. Sandwiches are handmade and the soups are from scratch.

Decor: Clean and simple. Orders are placed at the counter. There are three or four booths and a few tables, but this is primarily a carryout restaurant.

The Drinks: With such a large selection of ice cream, the milkshake possibilities are endless.  

Soups: With more than 200 varieties, Lori has a lot in her arsenal to offer. With 8-10 soups being offered on a day to day basis, there is plenty of choice. Polish Dill Pickle and Stracciatella are two can't miss options.

Sandwiches:  Soup and Scoop uses only the freshest ingredients in their sandwiches. Subs, pitas, and pretzel sandwiches are available. The Italian sub is classic in its composition. Salami, ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, and Italian dressing are all stuffed into a soft Italian roll.  

Desserts: Maceri reminisces about her childhood and being treated to waffles topped with ice cream. The chocolate cake waffle is ridiculously decadent. A crusty exterior and a fluffy cakey chocolatey interior, the waffle is would be good for breakfast, but is transcedant for dessert.

Service: Counter service. Lori loves to chat with her customers.  

Signature Dish: Soup!

Address: 47109 Hayes Rd

Cost: $