Strawberry Harvest + Tomato Basil
Lighter weekday lunch with fruit-forward salad and the lightest soup.
$11.29 • 390 cal
Category Guide
Cafe Zupas Try 2 Combo menu
The Try 2 Combo is one of the highest-intent menu sections because people use it to balance value, variety, and portion size. A good combo guide should help readers decide when soup and salad makes more sense than soup and sandwich, how calories shift when pairings change, and which combinations feel complete without turning into a random order.
How to choose in this category
- Use one lighter item and one more satisfying item when you want a balanced lunch instead of two rich choices fighting each other.
- Soup and sandwich combos often feel more comforting, while soup and salad combos are usually better for lighter weekday lunches.
- This category is most useful for readers who want more variety and better budget control without ordering two full entrees.
Best fit
Best for combo builders, weekday lunch planning, and readers who want value plus variety in one order.
Try 2 Combo Menu
Choose one item from two of our most popular categories.
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Top Try 2 Combo picks at Cafe Zupas
These are the most reliable starting points for the Try 2 Combo category. Click any pick to open the full item guide with prices, nutrition, and customization tips.
Turkey Bacon Avocado + Tomato Basil
Most popular sandwich plus the most popular soup.
$8.39 • 580 cal
California Cobb + Chicken Noodle
Higher-protein salad plus a comfort-forward soup.
$12.29 • 310 cal
Italian Club + Wisconsin Cauliflower
Comfort-forward combo for cooler days.
$8.39 • 630 cal
Avocado Caesar + Lasagna Soup
Crisp salad plus a richer seasonal soup; balanced flavor without too much heaviness.
$11.79 • 320 cal • 35g protein
How to compare Try 2 Combo options
Lightest lunch combo
Strawberry Harvest + Tomato Basil
Lower-calorie ceiling, still satisfying.
Highest-protein combo
California Cobb + Chicken Noodle
Egg + bacon + chicken plus broth-based soup.
Most comforting combo
Italian Club + Wisconsin Cauliflower
Cheese, bread, and creamy soup; ideal for cold days.
Best fruit-and-comfort balance
Strawberry Harvest + Brisket Grilled Cheese
Bright produce against rich grilled cheese.
Cafe Zupas Try 2 Combo guide
The Try 2 Combo is the smartest menu category for value and variety because it answers the same question most guests have at lunch: how do I sample more than one flavor without ordering two full entrees. The combo format makes that easy. Pick a soup, salad, or sandwich for each half, balance one rich item against one lighter item, and you walk away with a more complete meal experience than a single full entree could deliver.
Use the combo as a balance lever. Two rich halves usually feel heavy by the end of the meal. One light half plus one comfort half feels balanced and complete. The most reliable patterns are Tomato Basil with a half sandwich, Strawberry Harvest with a comforting soup, and California Cobb with a brothy soup. Adjust dressing portions and bread sides to fine-tune calories without losing the structure of the combo.
For families and offices, Try 2 Combo is one of the easiest ways to feed mixed preferences in a single order. Children can pair Kid's Combo with combo halves their parents share, and offices can mix combos with sandwich trays during catering. The combo logic also scales well to seasonal items: pairing a limited-time soup with a core salad lets you try the new launch while keeping the meal feel familiar.
Cafe Zupas Try 2 Combo FAQ
What goes into a Cafe Zupas Try 2 Combo?
A Try 2 Combo lets you choose two halves from popular categories - typically a half soup, half salad, or half sandwich. The combo is built for variety so you can taste two flavor profiles in one meal without ordering two full entrees.
What is the best Try 2 Combo at Cafe Zupas?
There is no single best combo. The most popular pairings are Turkey Bacon Avocado plus Tomato Basil for comfort, Strawberry Harvest plus Tomato Basil for lighter lunches, and California Cobb plus Chicken Noodle for higher-protein meals.
Can I make a Try 2 Combo lighter on calories?
Yes. Pair one lighter half with one comfort half instead of two rich halves. Tomato Basil with Strawberry Harvest is one of the lightest combos. Asking for dressing on the side and skipping bread sides also helps.
Does Try 2 Combo work for kids or families?
Try 2 Combo is a strong family-friendly format because halves are easier to share and adjust. For younger guests, the Kid's Combo is usually a better fit, but adults often pair Try 2 Combo with a Kid's Combo to cover everyone in one order.