The Souplantation Story
A CULTURE OF CULINARY CREATION
Since its beginnings, Souplantation has been a place of creation, from the inception of our restaurant concept down to the very meals our guests are able to make using the farm-fresh menu items of our salad bar and buffet.

Our story begins in 1978 in San Diego, where two California surfers had a vision to create a healthy place to eat where possibilities were endless. They decided they wanted to open a restaurant full of options that used the freshest fruits and vegetables, plus soups and baked goods made from scratch, all following homemade recipes bursting with flavor. Not only would this restaurant be a place to eat, but also a place where the farm meets the table and families gather for a healthy dining experience all its own.

Today, 97 restaurants and millions of guests later, Souplantation has grown into the salad bar and buffet destination for farm-fresh, scratch-made offerings for all to enjoy!