Sweet Tomatoes Reopens – New Ownership Has Plans

Yes, it's exactly what you're thinking. The return of Sweet Tomatoes or as some know it, Soup Plantation reopens! This isn't a joke as the infamous soup and salad chain is back! According to their website, they are "under new ownership."

See below how you can you get your hands on their signature ranch and tasty bites.

The restaurant giant, Sweet Tomatoes had many locations across the United States that served as a hub for families, friends and the occasional work lunch. The once thriving eatery used to employ 4,400 employees across 97 locations, stated their Facebook.

Eating there was relatively affordable. They offered a plethora of options including an all-you-can-eat salad bar that offered every type of salad toppings possible. It was easy for vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free and meat eaters to all dine in one place.

Their penne fettuccini alfredo, elbow mac n cheese and spaghetti with marinara was always a staple. Sweet Tomatoes had signature soups with fan favorites ranging from clam chowder, chicken noodle, tomato and cream of mushroom. They offered chili, corn bread, warm blueberry muffins and brownie bites.

Their cheesy garlic focaccia was filling and always needing replenishing. Now, you can relive those bites.

Sweet Tomatoes has opened a single location on the west coast. Where? You can dine at Sweet Tomatoes in Tucson, Arizona. Their Instagram states that their grand opening was on April 1, 2024. Their menu looks to offer all of the nostalgic items we have all grown to love.

We hope to see the restaurant open across many states in the future but no official statement has been made just yet. The brand are very active on their social media accounts which you can follow here. We miss the old days when we could get in the car and drive to our favorite salad and soup buffet.

Bagels are a premiere breakfast food item that often times gets overlooked by it's sweeter competitor, the doughnut. Though these doughy circles are not as sugary they are sure to curve an appetite for breakfast goers on the go. Las Vegas has quite a few bagel eateries that stretch across the valley for many to try.

Bagel places caught on to the consumer needs when they expanded their menus and toppings. Sorry cream cheese you are great, don't get us wrong but you needed to phone in a friend. Spicing up a bagel can be endless with the toppings possibilities. Adding the "not-so-typical" bagel toppings has exploded over social media creating a new wave of bagels. Have you tried Hot Cheetos, pesto spread, or lox? Completely out of this world!

Plus, bagels make the perfect handheld sandwich size making the conventional bagel useable in more ways than one. Bagels are going outside the box and in the best way possible. The breakfast bagel is a common sandwich many customers may see with eggs, bacon and cheese or the Lox cream cheese, tomato, onion, and capers version. No matter which you prefer, bagel places have come a long way.

Bagels have a cult following like any food but what's special is that these shops offer a place for the community to gather, work and mingle. Though many of the places are small, they are widening Vegas' culinary exploration.

Vegas has exploded with more bagels shops outside of Einstein Bros. Bagels. We will always have a soft spot for you Einstein as you were a trailblazer in the bagel space.

Here are a few bagel places in Las Vegas that you should explore if you haven't already. Go outside of your comfort zone and try something new. Enjoy!

Location: 840 S Rancho Dr. Unit 16 Las Vegas, NV 89106

Hours Of Operation:

Saturday - Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

New York Bagel N Bakery offers that homey-feeling the second you step inside with the big glass cabinets, Italian memorabilia and warm staff . The 718 has crash landed in the 702 but for good reason. Their Facebook states that they home make each of their cream cheeses with a few local favorites including garlic n herb, strawberry, honey walnut, jalapeno and lox cream cheese. They offer a variety of bagel sandwiches and sweet treats. We recommend the lemon bar.

Location: 301 N Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129

Hours Of Operation:

Saturday-Monday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Bagel Café is a local hotspot and rightfully so with their hit breakfast menu. According to their website, they make their bagels fresh by boiling and then baking them and their cream cheeses are whipped day to day. A few of their classic bagels include plain, jalapeno cheddar, poppy, super egg, spinach and feta, and more. They offer nine different spreads and we heard the cinnamon raisin walnut is amazing. They also offer a plethora of other food options but since this article is about bagels we will let you explore more.

Location: 2223 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Hours Of Operation:

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Life's A Bagel is a family owned business that has a passion for bagels and the smiles they create. According to their website, they sell bagels by the dozen ($14), half-dozen which is six bagels ($7) and solo ($1.50) each. They offer different types of bagels including these favorites marble, orange cranberry, sesame, poppy and everything. Who doesn't love everything bagel? So good! Their Bagel with Butter or Jelly looks phenomenal for $2.78.

Location: 7150 S Durango Dr. Unit 130, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Hours Of Operation:

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Able's Bagels is a quaint bagel shop with the inside looking like a New York corner bagel shop. The brick and wood paneling help with east coast vibe. They have an open face bagel called the "Red Hook" which is a pizza bagel. The bagel has pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Mmmm. Check out their many other options from traditional to out of this world.

Location: 252 Convention Center Dr

Hours Of Operation:

Sunday - Monday: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: 6:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Bagelmania is bringing the heat when it comes to superb bagels. Their website states that they have 23 bagel options with fan favorites including blueberry, egg everything, rye bagel and chocolate chip. They call their cream cheese "shmears." If you like apples and cinnamon, we recommend trying their apple-cinnamon shmears. When you're driving past, you can't miss the giant bagel on the outside.