When you get hungry driving on the highway, you’re often left with limited dining options. It’s either finding something at the gas station or pulling over at one of the fast-food chains. But every once in a while, a local gem pops up. It might look unassuming, but give it a try and you’ll wish you had one closer to home. Smokin’ Bowls in Bellow Falls is one of those spots, and it’s worth the trip.

Smokin’ Bowls has been serving high quality, gourmet soups since 2007.

TripAdvisor/CaitlinMarie85 They use fresh local ingredients and frequently change up their soup specials to keep things interesting.

They offer a tasty selection of chili and soups.

Smokin’ Bowls/Facebook They’re especially famous for their Cheech N’ Chong Chili, but they also have a few others like their Wild Mushroom Bisque, Lobster Bisque, Broccoli and Grafton Cheddar, and their West African Peanut Soup.

Enjoy a homemade cheddar biscuit for your side, or take a whole bag of them to go.

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In addition to soups, they serve hot dogs, chili dogs, and sometimes even lobster rolls!

Google reviews/Jennifer Wronowski

We can’t forget about their indulgent Pulled Pork and Cheese Nachos.

Google reviews/RM R.

Top off your fantastic meal with one of their decadent desserts.

Smokin’ Bowls/Facebook Just like their soups and chilis, Smokin’ Bowls likes to get creative with their dessert as well, so their offerings often change. Pictured above is one of their Chocolate Chip Cookie-Butterfinger-Cheesecake Bars. Yum!

Rain or shine, Smokin’ Bowls is so worth the trip.

Google reviews/Sokhang Dong If you’re ever driving down 91 South in Southeast Vermont, pull off on VT-103 and give this delicious soup shack a chance. Your tastebuds won’t regret it!

Winter hours are Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For updates and more information, follow them on Facebook.

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They use fresh local ingredients and frequently change up their soup specials to keep things interesting.

Smokin’ Bowls/Facebook

They’re especially famous for their Cheech N’ Chong Chili, but they also have a few others like their Wild Mushroom Bisque, Lobster Bisque, Broccoli and Grafton Cheddar, and their West African Peanut Soup.

Google reviews/Jennifer Wronowski

Google reviews/RM R.

Just like their soups and chilis, Smokin’ Bowls likes to get creative with their dessert as well, so their offerings often change. Pictured above is one of their Chocolate Chip Cookie-Butterfinger-Cheesecake Bars. Yum!

Google reviews/Sokhang Dong

If you’re ever driving down 91 South in Southeast Vermont, pull off on VT-103 and give this delicious soup shack a chance. Your tastebuds won’t regret it!

Winter hours are Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For updates and more information, follow them on Facebook.

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Address: 831 Rockingham Rd, Bellows Falls, VT 05101, USA