Comfort food garbs your tongue in luxurious velveteen knickerbockers of flavor, as opposed to discomfort food, which clings to the face like an overly tight ascot. Avoid the embarrassment of culinary crampers with today's Groupon: for $5, you get $10 worth of burgers, milk shakes, and other classic American diner fare at Mr. K's Soft Ice Cream

The culinary curators at Mr. K's Soft Ice Cream please palates of all persuasions with a classic American menu stocked with hearty burgers and mouthwatering desserts. Big K burgers ($3.10) appease appetites with a quarter pound of meat dressed in a choice of toppings including jalapeños, sauerkraut, and slaw. Homemade onion rings ($3 for a regular size) pack enough flavor to complement entrees or singlehandedly anchor plates, and can be used as crispy identification bracelets for members of Don Rickles fan clubs. Milk-shake mechanics churn 5% milk-fat ice cream into velvety regular ($2.65) and extra-thick ($3.40) creations, which keep taste buds swooning for flavors such as chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, and cherry.