fall comfort foods cover photo — A guide to fall comfort foods in Birmingham. (Real and Rosemary / Facebook)

The leaves are falling, the temperature will be dropping soon (hopefully) and the sun is setting earlier. We’ve got ya covered with 20 fall comfort foods in Birmingham to keep you in high spirits as the cold approaches. Keep reading to find out which ones made our list.

Chili

diplomat deli 20 fall comfort foods in Birmingham + where to get them — What is your favorite fall comfort food? Mine is chili. (Diplomat Deli / Facebook)

Nothing beats a warm bowl of chili on a chilly fall day. Whether you prefer chicken or beef in your chili, here are the best places in town to indulge.

Diplomat Deli | Bowl/Cup of Chili | served seasonally starting in September
Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ | Famous Brisket Chili | homemade chili made with our smoked brisket
SAW’s BBQ | Chili Stuffed Taters | baker + green onions, homemade chili
Olexa’s | White Chicken Chili | served in a bowl or cup

BONUS: For even more chili in Birmingham check out this article.

Soup

winter comfort foods in birmingham — Gumbo to warm up your stomach & day. (Bistro Two Eighteen / Facebook)

Picture this: it’s a brisk 40 degrees outside and you come home to some hot soup from your favorite restaurant. That is what I call the perfect evening.

Paramount | Creamy Tomato Soup | mixed greens & toasted sourdough
Brick + Tin | Butternut squash or Mushroom soup
Birmingham Breadworks | Cream of tomato soup | tomatoes, smoked paprika and cream, vegetarian-friendly
Bistro Two Eighteen | Hellefied Filé Gumbo | Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Crawfish

BONUS: For even more soups check out this article.

Casserole

winter comfort food in birmingham — A breakfast casserole bundle from Ashley Mac’s will have you covered for a Sunday brunch. (Ashley Mac’s / Facebook)

There is nothing more universal than a casserole. Whether you like meat, cheese or vegetables in your casserole, we’ve got you covered. Check out these delicious casserole meals served at your favorite Birmingham restaurants:

Ted’s Restaurant | Squash Casserole & Broccoli Casserole | served on Tuesday + Thursday
Dale’s Southern Grill | Broccoli Rice & Cheese Casserole
Ashley Mac’s | Breakfast Casserole | country sausage, sharp cheddar, eggs, croissants
Audrey’s Restaurant | Squash Casserole | yellow and green squash sauteed with peppers and onions, then baked with three cheeses and topped with cornbread

Potatoes

There is nothing more versatile than a pile of potatoes. You can smash them, bake them or fry them—there is something for everyone to enjoy when it comes to potatoes.

Helen | Yukon Gold Potatoes | sea salt, dill, crème fraiche
Real & Rosemary | Sweet Potato Wedges | served with lemongrass dipping sauce
Rib-It-Up | BBQ Loaded Potato | pork or chicken, sour cream, butter cheese, bacon bits and chives
Potatoe Potahtoz | Spinach & Cheese Potatoe | fresh spinach, red sauce, with melted pepper jack cheese

Mac & Cheese

MELT mac and cheese — Nothing screams fall comfort foods more than MELT’s mac & cheese sandwich. (MELT / Facebook)

Mac & Cheese is a southern delicacy that satisfies both adults and kids. Nothing beats warm gooey Mac on a chilly day.

The Southern Kitchen + Bar | Ribeye Mac & Cheese
John’s City Diner | Not your Mama’s Mac & Cheese | Our original homemade macaroni and cheese with imported cheeses and prosciutto
Cajun Steamer Bar + Grill | Crawfish Mac N’ Cheese | Louisiana crawfish baked with creamy cheddar sauce, rotini pasta, spicy bacon & Creole tomatoes topped with a Zapp’s Voodoo chip crumble
MELT | Mac Melt | house-made mac & cheese in a grilled cheese served on texas toast

BONUS: Find more mouth-watering mac & cheese places in this article.

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