Souplantation is coming back to California. The owner of the revived Sweet Tomatoes brand plans to open a restaurant at 11179 Talbert Avenue in Fountain Valley under the original Souplantation name, with the opening targeted for sometime in 2027, Restaurant Dive reported Oct. 8.
The site is a former Souplantation in The Shoppes at Costco Plaza near Newhope Street, roughly 7,800 square feet, and it would be the first location in the state since the chain went dark in 2020. The company has not announced an opening date, menu, prices, or hours.
For Southern California fans who grew up on the salad bar, muffins and soups, the news ends six years of rumors. It also comes with real limits — and plenty of open questions. This will be a single, company-owned restaurant, and anyone planning a reunion meal should wait for an official date rather than a social media teaser.
The Confirmed Details
The brand teased an announcement with an Oct. 5 social media post that said only “Stay tuned…”. The follow-up post described Fountain Valley as being in the heart of Southern California and worth the drive from Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego…