What a disappointment. We used to go to theold Stone Soup when it was a true dining experience, breakfast lunch or dinner. Bigger is definitely not better. We went for lunch for soup and sandwich. I ordered vegetable soup which was full of rice and tasted like it came out of a can. Our veggie wrap was soggy and tasteless.... more

This place is a reincarnation of the Stone Soup in downtown Ipswich. The old place was small, cramped with always a line. It ALSO had a sense of community and a shared experience. This new version is large and open and no fun at all. All the quirky charm of the old place is gone and was replaced with alot... more

When Stone Soup Cafe opened many years ago, and it was a sweet, cozy little place with outstanding breakfasts. Now they have moved to a pub atmosphere, in a new location in Ipswich, and they have lost every touch of their original place. The food was aweful (curdled hollandaise over eggs benedict, burnt home fries, greasy toast, no homemade muffins,... more

My wife and I are what averyone calls "foodees". In 31 years of marraige,I believe we have dined in 500-600 different restaurants.We dine out at least twice a week and we average 40-50 {new to us} restaurants every year.The Stone Soup is our favorite.True,it doesn't have the ambiance of The White Barn Inn or Boston's Oak Room,but the food {dinner}... more

great lunch and breakfast more

I stopped for a quick lunch and it was quite tasty. I ordered the special and it was an unusual pastrami wrap that was excellent. It was obvious that this restaurant was clearly a local favorite. I was disappointed that they didn't have chowder, but I ordered a different soup and it was quite good. Service was reasonable, appropriate, as... more

Great local eatery! Dinners are superb. Owned by the nicest couple! more

Great food - especially the soups. Unfortunately the service is unsmiling and desultory. more

Good breakfast at a good price but bring Cash. Thursday through Saturday the restaurant has "price fix" Dinner. 2 seatings a night and reservations are recommended. Dinner menu changes weekly. more