Belleville’s Best Soups: Burger Revolution & The Kafana Win Big at Savour the Chill
The results are in, and Belleville’s foodies have spoken! The 21st annual Savour the Chill soup competition took over downtown Belleville on Saturday, Feb. 22, and two local favourites walked away with top honours.
Burger Revolution clinched the People’s Choice Award with their Roasted Apple & Butternut Squash soup, while The Kafana impressed the judges with their Turkish Red Lentil Soup, earning the Judges’ Choice Award.
🏆 The Winning Bowls
The Kafana, fresh off last year’s win at Savour the Fall for best mac & cheese, continued its hot streak with another top finish. Their rich and hearty red lentil soup won over judges, including United Way’s Cristina Cadavid, City Councillor Margaret Seu, and real estate expert Joe Shunock.
“I chose The Kafana as my favourite soup because the flavours were authentic and unique. When the soup-making process was explained, I could taste the love that was put into making it,” said Cadavid.
Capers Restaurant landed second place with their Smoked Red Pepper Cream with Brie Crisps, while Burger Revolution secured third place in the Judges’ Choice category.
On the People’s Choice front, Frosty Bubble Bliss’ South Indian Rasam Soup earned second place, with Capers rounding out the top three. And in a true call-your-shot moment, Burger Revolution owner Jeff Camacho predicted his win days before the event. Manifestation works, folks!
🍲 The Competition Was Fierce
With 20 downtown Belleville restaurants serving up a mix of classic and creative soups, attendees had no shortage of flavourful choices. From Italian Wedding Soup to Dill Pickle Soup, there was a bowl for every palate, including plenty of vegan and gluten-free options.
Here’s the full lineup of competing soups:
🥣 BayLeaf – Five Lentils Vegetable Soup (Vegan/Vegetarian)
🥣 Belle Pub – Paz’s Barley Soup (Vegetarian)
🥣 Belleville’s House of Prayer – The Great Canadian Chowder (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
🥣 Benji’s Coffee Bar – Creamy Chicken Stew
🥣 Bourbon Street – Tomato Basil Bisque
🥣 Burger Revolution – Roasted Apple & Butternut Squash (Vegetarian)
🥣 Capers – Smoked Red Pepper Cream with Brie Crisps (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
🥣 Frosty Bubble Bliss – South Indian Rasam Soup (Gluten-Friendly)
🥣 Gourmet Diem – Beef Vegetable Barley
🥣 Jim’s Pizzeria – Italian Wedding Soup
🥣 L’Auberge de France – Basil Ratatouille Provençale (Vegetarian)
🥣 Obi’s Kitchen – Loaded Potato Soup with Smoked Bacon
🥣 Paulo’s & Dinkels – Potato Cream Bacon Soup
🥣 Pho Blue Basil – Vietnamese Beef Pho
🥣 Sans Souci – Asian-Style Honey Garlic Chicken Wing Soup
🥣 The Kafana – Mercimek-Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Vegetarian, Vegan upon request)
🥣 The Lark – Italian Wedding Soup
🥣 The Smokin’ 116 Bistro – Dill Pickle Soup
🥣 Tropical Blends – Good ol’ Tomato Soup
🥣 UpFront Cafe – Potato Bacon Soup
🔥 More Delicious Competitions on the Way!
Missed Savour the Chill? Don’t worry—there are three more foodie events lined up for 2025, hosted by the Downtown Belleville District BIA. Expect mouth-watering contests in the spring, summer, and fall.The results are in, and Belleville’s foodies have spoken! The 21st annual Savour the Chill soup competition took over downtown Belleville on Saturday, Feb. 22, and two local favourites walked away with top honours.
Burger Revolution clinched the People’s Choice Award with their Roasted Apple & Butternut Squash soup, while The Kafana impressed the judges with their Turkish Red Lentil Soup, earning the Judges’ Choice Award.
🏆 The Winning Bowls
The Kafana, fresh off last year’s win at Savour the Fall for best mac & cheese, continued its hot streak with another top finish. Their rich and hearty red lentil soup won over judges, including United Way’s Cristina Cadavid, City Councillor Margaret Seu, and real estate expert Joe Shunock.
“I chose The Kafana as my favourite soup because the flavours were authentic and unique. When the soup-making process was explained, I could taste the love that was put into making it,” said Cadavid.
Capers Restaurant landed second place with their Smoked Red Pepper Cream with Brie Crisps, while Burger Revolution secured third place in the Judges’ Choice category.
On the People’s Choice front, Frosty Bubble Bliss’ South Indian Rasam Soup earned second place, with Capers rounding out the top three. And in a true call-your-shot moment, Burger Revolution owner Jeff Camacho predicted his win days before the event. Manifestation works, folks!
🍲 The Competition Was Fierce
With 20 downtown Belleville restaurants serving up a mix of classic and creative soups, attendees had no shortage of flavourful choices. From Italian Wedding Soup to Dill Pickle Soup, there was a bowl for every palate, including plenty of vegan and gluten-free options.
Here’s the full lineup of competing soups:
🥣 BayLeaf – Five Lentils Vegetable Soup (Vegan/Vegetarian)
🥣 Belle Pub – Paz’s Barley Soup (Vegetarian)
🥣 Belleville’s House of Prayer – The Great Canadian Chowder (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
🥣 Benji’s Coffee Bar – Creamy Chicken Stew
🥣 Bourbon Street – Tomato Basil Bisque
🥣 Burger Revolution – Roasted Apple & Butternut Squash (Vegetarian)
🥣 Capers – Smoked Red Pepper Cream with Brie Crisps (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
🥣 Frosty Bubble Bliss – South Indian Rasam Soup (Gluten-Friendly)
🥣 Gourmet Diem – Beef Vegetable Barley
🥣 Jim’s Pizzeria – Italian Wedding Soup
🥣 L’Auberge de France – Basil Ratatouille Provençale (Vegetarian)
🥣 Obi’s Kitchen – Loaded Potato Soup with Smoked Bacon
🥣 Paulo’s & Dinkels – Potato Cream Bacon Soup
🥣 Pho Blue Basil – Vietnamese Beef Pho
🥣 Sans Souci – Asian-Style Honey Garlic Chicken Wing Soup
🥣 The Kafana – Mercimek-Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Vegetarian, Vegan upon request)
🥣 The Lark – Italian Wedding Soup
🥣 The Smokin’ 116 Bistro – Dill Pickle Soup
🥣 Tropical Blends – Good ol’ Tomato Soup
🥣 UpFront Cafe – Potato Bacon Soup
🔥 More Delicious Competitions on the Way!
Missed Savour the Chill? Don’t worry—there are three more foodie events lined up for 2025, hosted by the Downtown Belleville District BIA. Expect mouth-watering contests in the spring, summer, and fall.
