"When there’s gross weather, I rely on one of my go-to comforting food spots; Soup Peddler. With smoothies, grilled cheese sandwiches, and soups under one roof, it has basically everything I need to stay warm and keep my immune system in tip-top shape for a pretty reasonable price. I usually go for the classic chicken soup with rice, although if you see the mulligatawny soup on the menu, grab it. There are multiple locations throughout Austin, pickup and delivery orders can be placed online; there are typically outdoor dine-in areas. —Erin Russell" - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell