When the temperature drops, how do you stay warm? Hibernation? Blanket fort? Well, we like to treat ourselves to comfort foods that are perfect for winter days.

From gooey cheese fondues to steamy soups and hot chocolate, pull yourselves out of the couches and try out our recommendations.

Hot Chocolate from Amorino

As the weather drops outside and the appetites rise, nothing is more comforting than a mug of hot chocolate. Amorinos warm cup of chocolate will make you all fuzzy inside with their options of Dark, Milk or White melted chocolate made of love.

The rich, dense and creamy aroma of the chocolate hits you before you even take the first sip. Amorino pairs up their hot chocolate with Gelato Macaron for those who like to mix up their hot with cold.

Location: Fiorenza La Piazza, Takhassusi St.

Tel: +966-11-4443425

Spinach Pie from Pie days

Served warm, the flaky, crumbly pastry is stuffed with a generous amount of spinach and cheese. The cheese is pleasingly gooey, not at all greasy, just hitting all the right spots. With its thick and creamy consistency, you will not regret this pie, or the next one, or the next four.

Location: Sulaimaniyah St.

Tel: +966-11-4646993

Onion soup from Paul

Its winter, your nose is cold, you’re wrapped up in layers and all you need for complete bliss is a warm bowl of soup. Paul serves its French onion soup resplendent with caramelized onions and topped with melted cheese, served in a bowl made of bread. A rich, creamy and delicious treat for your belly in need of warmth on a cold night in or out.

Location: Fiorenza La Piazza, Takhassusi St.

Tel: +966-11-4169125

Tahlia St., Tel: +966-11-4169125

Fondue with Melting Pot

If gooey cheese and decadent chocolates sound like your kind of scene, get your family or friends and dip in to the experience of the Art of Fondue at the Melting Pot. When you dine at the Melting pot, you can choose between the steamy savory or the sweet fondue or enjoy both. Besides the usual cheese and chocolate fondue, their customizable menu includes cook-it-yourself main course.

Location: Tahlia St, Al Olaya

Tel: +966 9200 02690

Magnolia’s Banana Cream Pie

While Magnolia Bakery is known for cupcakes, it’s the bakery’s creamy banana pie that’s really its showstopper. If you haven’t tried it, trust us — this is going to become your new favorite dessert. It will graciously satisfy your heart, soul, and stomach. If you’re looking for a warmer option this winter, try out their delicious Apple pie.

Location: Fiorenza La Piazza on Takhassusi

Tel: +966-11-2292157