227837 Mon Nov 07 12:39:59 -0800 2005 4 18 Manhattan 0 1210871 Ok went and tried three soups and honestly for the price and the wait not worth it at all going back to hale n hearty Mon Nov 07 12:39:59 -0800 2005 0 Mike Drayton 1 1210881 I can't believe you had the patience to stand in that line! I took one look and walked around and went somewhere else for soup. Was thinking about trying again today, but from what I've heard about prices (and taste) thus far, doesn't seem worthwhile. Laurie Mon Nov 07 13:13:11 -0800 2005 1210871 0 sivyaleah 2 1210898 really not worth it some of the soups just tasted bad Mon Nov 07 14:05:50 -0800 2005 1210881 0 md 1 1210911 We need to hear from former regulars at the 53rd Street location -- have the soups declined in quality? Al's heavily-spiced soups aren't for everybody and first-timers may not be used to them. One earlier post said there's no longer fruit with the soup and only a small piece of bread. One of the things that made paying $8 somewhat acceptable was the "extras" made it a full meal. Mon Nov 07 15:02:40 -0800 2005 1210871 0 Vic 1 1211302 I see they've also opened a shop at 672 Lexington (56th Street), 212-355-2521. Link: http://www.originalsoupman.com/l_location.aspx?lid=28 Wed Nov 09 13:02:25 -0800 2005 1210871 0 squid-kun