Who doesn't love comfort food? As a matter of fact, some of the best comfort foods are served up right here in the Southeast. In December 2015, a survey of 2,252 adults was conducted to determine America's top 10 comfort foods, and the results are as follows:
1. Pizza (15%)
2. Chocolate (7%)
3. Ice Cream (7%)
4. Mac & Cheese (4%)
5. Chips (4%)
6. Hamburgers (3%)
7. Steak (3%)
8. Popcorn (3%)
9. Pasta (2%)
10. Mexican Food (2%)
Listed below are 10 Alabama restaurants that serve America's top 10 comfort foods, and you'll want to visit them all.
1. Pizza - Post Office Pies (Birmingham)
Post Office Pies, located inside of an old post office, serves delicious hand tossed pizzas that are sure to please any pizza lover. It's also among the best pizzerias in Alabama.
(209 41st St)
2. Chocolate - The Chocolate Bar (Huntsville)
Please note, The Chocolate Bar has permanently closed.
The Chocolate Bar offers a variety of meal options, but they're best known for their delicious desserts, especially the ones that consist of chocolate. If you're a chocolate lover, be sure to give The Chocolate Bar a try. After all, you can't go wrong with chocolate, right? (300 Pelham Ave SW, Ste A1)
3. Ice Cream - Matt's Homemade Alabama Ice Cream (Gulf Shores)
For the tastiest ice cream on Alabama's Gulf Coast, Matt's Homemade Alabama Ice Cream is the perfect choice. With more than 40 unique flavors of ice cream to choose from, which can be served in cones, cups, or made into milkshakes, malts, etc., Matt's Homemade Alabama Ice Cream will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. (1308 Gulf Shores Pkwy)
4. Mac & Cheese - The RailYard (Decatur)
The RailYard offers two classic comfort foods rolled into one: mac & cheese and a grilled cheese sandwich. If you've ever had this sandwich, you're aware of how delicious it is. And if you haven't, it's a definite must try. If you're a fan of mac & cheese, you'll be a fan of this sandwich. (209 2nd Ave SE)
5. Chips - Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q (Homewood)
Who doesn't love chips? Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q offers homemade BBQ chips that have been dusted with a flavorful pork rub. They're served alongside a bowl of creamy bleu cheese dressing for dipping. After trying these homemade chips, you'll never go back to store-bought chips again. (220 Oxmoor Rd)
6. Hamburgers - Hamburger King (Montgomery)
Montgomery's Hamburger King might not look like much from the outside, but once you step inside and try one of their delicious hamburgers, you'll understand why it's considered Montgomery's best hamburger joint. (547 S Decatur St)
7. Steak - Connors Steak & Seafood (Huntsville)
Since opening their doors in 2008, Connors Steak & Seafood has won numerous awards for their delicious food. The next time you're in the Huntsville area and craving a delicious steak, this is THE steakhouse to try. Connors Steak & Seafood serves only the finest prime steaks. (345 The Bridge St NW)
8. Popcorn - Popcorn Pizzazz (Montgomery)
Please note, Popcorn Pizzazz has permanently closed.
Popcorn Pizzazz isn't actually a restaurant. It's a gourmet popcorn shop that offers more than 40 unique flavors, including Loaded Potato, Pizza, Blueberry and Sea Salt Caramel. This shop is a must visit for all popcorn lovers. (4029 Atlanta Hwy)
9. Pasta - Gambino's Italian Grill (Fairhope)
Gambino's Italian Grill, which has been owned and operated for more than 40 years, offers the finest in Italian cuisine. This local favorite is ranked #1 on TripAdvisor as the best restaurant in Fairhope, and it serves the most delicious pastas around. (18 Laurel Ave)
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10. Mexican Food - Taqueria Las Gemelas (Theodore)
If you're a fan of Mexican food, you're going to want to try Taqueria Las Gemelas. This unassuming restaurant serves the most delicious authentic Mexican food, and their tacos come highly recommended. (6305 Old Pascagoula Rd)
What are some of your favorite comfort foods?
For more delicious comfort foods, check out our previous article: There’s A Comfort Food Trail In Alabama And It’s Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed Of.
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