Anytime the weather gets cold (and in the South you never know when that could be), my thoughts turn to comfort foods. Creamy, filling, and warm, these are the dishes I crave.

Favorite Huntsville Comfort Foods

Here are some of my favorite Huntsville comfort foods:

Fried Chicken at Betty Mae’s

Perfectly golden, piping hot, and completely delicious. Select the skillet corn as one of your veggies and red velvet cake to take this meal over the top.

Visit Betty Mae’s Soul Food

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Sun: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Location:
1222 Grace Street Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 533-2188
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Tortellini Carbonara at Tortoras

Swoon-worthy Alfredo sauce, loaded down with sun dried tomatoes, bacon, and onions…this is one of the first dishes I think of when I want something warm and hearty to beat back the cold.

Visit Tortoras

Hours:
Mon – Thu: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:
182 Old Highway 431, Suite B
Owens Cross Roads, Alabama 35763
Phone: (256) 536-6100
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Loaded Dog at Anaheim Chili

High quality hot dogs are always great comfort foods. Piled high with dog sauce and coleslaw, this one is perfect. Round out your meal with a slice of “peanut butter pie” which is more like a decadent cheesecake.

Visit Anaheim Chili

Hours:
Mon – Sun: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location:
2030 Cecil Ashburn Dr. Ste. 102
Huntsville, Alabama 35802
Phone: (256) 489-5531
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Calzone at Venice Pizza

Their fresh basil makes my heart sing, and it’s hard to beat ooey-gooey-cheesey-carby deliciousness when all you want to do is pull the blankets over your head. Bonus: since they are a pizza place, not only do they deliver, but their minimum is only $9! Beware though, their calzones are HUGE, a small is 2 good meals for me.

Visit Venice Pizza

Hours:
Mon – Fri: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sat: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Location:
6610 Old Madison Pike Suite 106 A/B
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
Phone: (256) 270-8585
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Bumblebee Stew at J Gumbo’s

The sweet corn and rich, buttery sauce make this dish one I daydream about.

Visit J Gumbo’s

Hours:
Mon – Sun: 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
Location:
6241 University Drive, Ste E
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
(Behind David’s Bridal)
Phone: (256) 971-4400
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