The best comfort foods are served up right here in the Southeast. (Then again, was there any doubt?) From casseroles and fried chicken, to vegetables and homemade desserts, Alabama definitely has no shortage of comfort foods. As a matter of fact, Alabama has a Comfort Food Trail you’ll want to follow the next time you have a craving for delicious Southern favorites. See the food trail below.
(Note: Original credit to this food trail goes to I Love Alabama Food for selecting these eight places. We tweaked the trail name and changed up the route to make it shorter and easier to access.)
As you can see, the total mileage for this Comfort Food Trail is only 426 miles, with an estimated drive time of only 7 hours and 52 minutes. For driving directions, you can view the actual Google map here.
Now, let’s take a look at eight amazing places that are located along Alabama’s Comfort Food Trail.
Selma's Downtowner Restaurant is a TRUE meat and three restaurant that offers delicious Southern cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Note: Bring cash and don't leave without trying their amazing peach cobbler. (1114 Selma Ave)
Since 1970, Bates House of Turkey has been serving up all things turkey, including a variety of turkey sandwiches and an old-fashioned roast turkey dinner. If you love all things turkey, give Bates House of Turkey a try. You'll love it! (1001 Fort Dale Rd)
Ever since 1935, this family-owned business has been selling the best gourmet pecans, in addition to assorted nuts and gifts. Over the years, Priester's Pecans has become an Alabama landmark. The next time you're passing through the area, stop by and get yourself one of their old-fashioned pecan pies. It's delicious! (208 Old Fort Rd E)
Martin's Restaurant has been in business since the 1930s, making it one of Montgomery's oldest restaurants. This restaurant is best known for its Famous Fried Chicken, the ultimate comfort food. (1796 Carter Hill Rd)
No trip to Auburn is complete without a glass of freshly-squeezed lemonade from Toomer's Drugs. This refreshing Southern drink is so good that it's been included on the list of "100 Things To Eat In Alabama Before You Die." (100 N College St)
The Bright Star Restaurant, Alabama's oldest restaurant, specializes in steaks and Greek-style seafood. It's also one of America's best historic restaurants. (304 N 19th St)
The next time you're driving through Tuscaloosa and craving delicious barbecue, stop by Dreamland Bar-B-Que. Their ribs are some of the very best! (5535 15th Ave E)
If you've driven down I-65 on your way to Alabama's Gulf Coast, you're probably familiar with Peach Park. This famous tourist destination sells homemade ice cream, made-from-scratch cobblers, delicious fried pies and so much more. Peach Park is a definite must stop! (2300 7th St)
