Fall weather ushers in cozy sweaters, an urge to have Gilmore Girls on repeat, and comforting bowls of hot, steaming soup. The great thing about soup is that it comes in so many variations — one could opt for classic chicken soup, pho, or even a warm bowl of curry. Now that San Antonio has welcomed a pleasantly unexpected stretch of cool weather, let's enjoy it to the fullest.

Here are five San Antonio restaurants serving up good soup and creative spins on the classic comfort food.

European Dumplings Cafe
Don't knock borscht until you try it at European Dumplings Cafe. The Ukrainian cafe offers several options for its cozy borscht. The soup comes with chicken, cabbage, bell peppers, and other vegetables, all topped with sour cream and a red sauce. Feeling ravenous? Opt for the borscht with garlic pampushky, a type of Ukrainian garlic bread.

Bakudan Ramen
It's a classic for a reason — both locations serve affordable, generously sized bowls of ramen that are made to order and easily customizable. The garlic tonkotsu isn't ideal for a first-date situation, but it's incredibly flavorful for a solo dinner after a long day at the office. There's also a spicy shoyu ramen bowl, a perfect antidote to unusually chilly weather. Bakudan Ramen also offers a vegetarian bowl with oat milk broth, a nice alternative for guests with dietary restrictions.

Bombay Bicycle Club
Hear us out — while Bombay Bicycle Club is typically better known for its cocktails, the laid-back lounge also serves a solid, well-priced bowl of its signature Bombay Bicycle Club chili. (And yes, we know chili isn't exactly soup.) It's perfect for soaking up the booze after one too many of the bar's signature shots, classic cocktails, or generous beer pours.

Curry Boys BBQ
Thai curry meets Texas barbecue. Each bowl at this local gem comes generously portioned with rice, bathed in house-made curry, and topped with a choice of protein (the brisket is so worth it). Curry Boys BBQ is a great option for soup lovers needing more of a protein fix. While the curry bowls technically aren't soup, their presentation harks back to that meal your mom would make when you stayed home from school: warm, hearty, and full of flavor, with just the right number of vegetables.

Pho Kim Long
When a restaurant relies on word of mouth, you know it's good. Pho Kim Long has been a local favorite for warm bowls of pho since the Vietnamese eatery opened in 2013. An Olmos Park staple for more than a decade, Pho Kim Long keeps things straightforward with its menu. Affordable pho options (most are priced at $14.95) come with a variety of protein choices, alongside several other noodle soups and meat-forward dishes for the soup-averse.