When the weather turns dark and stormy, or when you yourself are feeling under the weather, nothing is more comforting and reviving than a warm bowl of authentic Avgolemono soup. This Greek specialty is a richer and more flavorful version of the classic chicken soup, elevated with fragrant lemon and bestowed with a silkier mouthfeel with the addition of soft rice and creamy egg. Here are the best spots to cozy up with Avgolemono soup in the Bay Area.
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531 Divisadero St / (415) 400-5458 / Website
Souvla is truly a San Francisco institution for deliciously refined ffast-casual Greek cuisine. Each of their many impressively trendy locations just feels like a snug home, making for the perfect setting to indulge in their $7 creamy Avgolemono Soup.
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121 Spear St / (415) 757-0426 / Website
Another highly-beloved local Greek favorite is Nick the Greek. With many locations throughout the Bay Area, you're always in arm's reach of their revitalizing Avgolemono Soup with rice that pairs effortlessly with their jam-packed gyro pitas.
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3268 Grand Ave, Oakland / (510) 899-4400 / Website
Named after the Greek island Ikaria known for its serene and paradisial atmosphere, this family-run landmark channels the same comforting and relaxed ambience with their homestyle cooking. Immediately transport yourself to an island vacation right from this sunny restaurant with their famous Avgolemono Soup served with optional toasted ciabatta.
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4060 Piedmont Ave, Oakland / (510) 428-0588 / Website
Simply Greek's complex flavors and exquisite refinement are anything but simple. First opened in 2002, this beloved venue has since expanded in multiple places around the Bay, promising an at-home experience that charmingly pairs with their irresistible fluffy pita, spit-roasted lamb, and of course, their generously affordable $6.25 Avgolemono Soup.
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2936 College Ave, Berkeley / (510) 540-7773 / Website
Just a quick walk from the UC Berkeley campus is this stunning location with high ceilings, radiant smiles, and unbeatably fresh cuisine. Aside from their remarkably expansive menu, their Avgolemono Soup is a citrusy stand-out that can make for the ultimate finals week destress meal.
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1843 Solano Ave, Berkeley / (510) 559-8769 / Website
Walking into Troy feels like a personal invite into someone's warm home, complete with eclectic decor, a casual atmosphere, and generous servings of their must-try Lamb Souvlaki, Pastitsio, thoughtfully inclusive Impossible Platter, and Avgolemono Soup.
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226 Lorton Ave, Burlingame / (650) 274-0835 / Website
Our Peninsula option is Mykonos, which is a gorgeously spacious and bright oasis that exudes the same bucolic elegance of the actual picturesque destination. Aside from their fabulously endless menu, their Avgolemono Soup cannot be overlooked, as it compliments any of their world-class Meze dishes of Saghanaki, grilled Spanish Octopus, or roasted Acuka.
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225 W Santa Clara St, San Jose / (408) 883-8700 / Website
In the South Bay, Opa! will truly take care of you with their uplifting flavors and beautifully Instagrammable posh interior. This is an upscale must-visit palace that executes all of their dishes with precise sophistication, particularly evident in their Avgolemono Soup with deluxe lemon fumet.
The next time you need something rich, comforting, and nourishing that goes beyond the traditional American chicken soup, definitely opt of this aromatic and luscious Greek staple!
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