Feeling sick? Then try one of these reader-favorite local comfort foods

We asked + you answered. Here’s a list of reader and follower favorites for when they are feeling a little under the weather or need a pick-me-up.

A green smoothie bowl with blueberries, goji berries, and bee pollen

City Editor Molly loves The Mermaid Bowl at The Press. | Photo by LEXtoday

Hey, y’all — City Editor Molly here. I’m certainly not rushing summer away, but more so thinking ahead for fall (and cold season).

Whenever my husband is sick, there’s only one food he wants to eat: Caldo Tlalpeño, the homemade chicken soup from Jalapeno’s. Fun fact: It’s also our follower @maryjanehendrickson’s go-to as well.

To help you plan for those days when you feel a little under the weather, check out some of the suggestions below from our readers + followers.

Athenian Grill’s Avgolemono soup will cure whatever ails ya and is my go-to for any friend or family member who’s recovering from a pathogen, surgery, or accident.” — Reader Tresine L.

“Miso Soup from Osaka Japanese Restaurant on Dylan Place is my favorite soup anytime, but especially when I feel under the weather.” Reader Suzanna W.

“The Tom Yum chicken soup from the Bangkok House is our family’s go-to cure for any and all sinus, throat, and chest illnesses or allergies. Basically, it’s the Ohio valley allergy wonder cure.” — Reader Dana S.

A burrito with smoked pork jack cheese, avocado, pink slaw, and salsa verde

Reader Alan S. says the perfect pick-me-up is an El Producto burrito frrom girlsgirlsgirls Burritos. | Photo courtesy of @girlsgirlsgirlsburritos

“El Producto at girlsgirlsgirls Burritos for me. I choose the pork over the tofu, but both can make a cloudy day into a sunny, below-the-border vacation.” — Reader Alan S.

“Our favorite is the veggie pho from Pho Saigon.” — Reader Erin R.

“I love the veggie lomein from China Star for a cozy night in.” — Reader Nishaan S.

Nat’s Thai Food [or] Pasta from Bella Notte or Pasta Garage.” — @leestowncoffee

“A Mondelli’s Cake.” — @txeshy

“Pasta at Dudley’s.” — @kathleen.francis

Moody Mike’s specials are unreal delicious.” — @la_is_king

Nourished Folks every time. A close second is the Green Goddess bowl from The Press.” — @lizbrownevans

“Lately it’s been Penne Arrabiata from Bella Notte, but I’ve also been known to turn to Chicken Creole from Bourbon n’ Toulouse and Martine’s pistachio cake.” — @eleanor.as.ever

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