Read an article in the Buckley paper about Kirks Soul Food and wanted to get them a try. Â I ordered the seafood gumbo with a side of cornbread. Â Omg, so much flavor with lots of chicken & seafood. Â Very good! I can't wait to go back & try something else. Â I highly recommend this place!
Review Source:A nice little place with some great grub. The catfish was made to order, lightly breaded with some nice seasoning. The greens have too be the best I've had in a long while. Red beans and rice was okay, a little to much rosemary for my liking. And to set it all off was the peach cobbler. I would have given the fourth star if it wasn't a bit over done on the bottom. The staff made ordering fun and explained everything thoroughly. Tip: there's a discount for PD, Fire,& Military.
Review Source:My parents were visiting from CA and wanted soul food for New Years day tradition. Â We ordered a pork chop dinner and 3 catfish dinners to go. Â We got greens, cabbage, mac n' cheese, red beans and rice, okra and rice, and mashed potatos as sides. Â The pork chops and gravy were tender and very tasty. Â The catfish had good flavor but were very long and thin. Â More like catfish finger than filets. Â The greens and okra were the favorites of the sides. Â Everything else was good though. Â We didn't try the corn bread, but the rolls were good. Â The peach cobbler and banana pudding were just like homemade. Â The Overall, I will be coming back and bringing friends.
Review Source:Taken in context of other counter service eateries, I believe this place could compete for a 5th star -- and if it stays on track, I'll update it and give 'em one. Â After my second visit today, I'm ready to review.
Food: I am really blown away by the quality of the catfish. Â Light, clean, sweet flavor and the cornmeal breading is spot-on for seasoning. Â They are now doing all chicken and catfish to order, which took about 6 minutes for my lunchtime order today. Â Not only is it worth the short wait, it's a smart decision on their part to hit the mark on quality. Â Even better, they fry up the filets just right; crispy and remarkably free of greasiness, even hard to find grease spots on the paper in the basket. Â
The collard greens are cooked to what I would call "medium"; soft but not slimy and also seasoned well. Â A hint of heat and tanginess that is perfect for me to eat as is, but there is hot sauce and vinegar available to add. Â
The cornbread is slightly sweet and more on the bread side than the cake side that some people might prefer.
Those three items are so good, I can't bear to miss them by trying something else. Â But one of these days I might have to grab a bigger order for dinner or on a Saturday. Â (Or convince hubby to share)
Service and Ambience: Even on the outside the place is clean and bright. Â Step inside and you'll see a cafeteria style counter where they dish up the sides and a few entrees. Â Oh, and it doesn't smell like a fry bin, another good sign!
The service is very friendly and they go out of their way to ask how you enjoyed your meal before you leave. Â They are very sincere people who are really putting their heart into the place. Â Where they struggle is probably more about experience -- some might find them too casual with the order and pay process and not very proactive in giving you a cup for a drink, etc. Â It also can feel a little chaotic because even now they still seem to be figuring out how they want to serve the food, who should take an order vs cashier, etc. Â In my opinion, this is one of those rare instances where service and ambiance are easily overcome by the taste and quality of the food and the friendliness of the people. Â
So in addition to checking out Kirk's ASAP, do yourself a favor and chat it up with the staff or ask the cook about his techniques.
P.S. if you find catfish anywhere else in Denver as crispy, light and fresh tasting as what they serve here, I wanna hear about it! Nothing wrong with having a few options around town.
Stop by this place after driving by the previous day. Â I got there right at noon, and within 15 minutes the place was packed. Â No wonder, the fried chicken, collard greens and mac n cheese were the real deal. Â I especially loved the collard greens. Â They can be slimey or bitter when not done properly, but these were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Â The folks behind the counter were super friendly. Â
I'll be back to try the sweet potato pie!
After reading Thomas S's sage review of Kirk's Soul Kitchen and then discovering it is located about a mile away from the AMC, I knew I had to make it over there for lunch immediately and stuff my face with delicious soul food.
Ruby N and I made our way past I-225 around noon o'clock; thankfully we did because within minutes, Kirk's was hopping!  We both ordered the entrée + side + dessert dish and a drink for the ridiculous cheap price of only around $10.  What I loved about the menu is that you can create so many different combinations!  I opted for the fried chicken wings, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn bread, and banana pudding, all washed down with some sweet tea.
While the wait was a little long, the fried chicken is made to order, so it was expected. Â And again, not to mention the enormous lunch rush! Â After sipping on some tea, we finally received our orders and dug in. Â Oh my dear god, this was indulgence at it's finest! Â The chicken was awesome, the mashed potatoes were so tasty, and while the corn bread was a bit dry, I still enjoyed it. Â I wasn't able to dig into the banana pudding until arriving back at work, but the OMG sentiment was still on my lips.
Why oh why does Kirk's have to be so close to the AMC? Â So dangerous, yet so good! Â I'm a fan and will be back for the gumbo and peach cobbler soon!
Wait! Â This place has been open for over a month and only has 2 reviews? Â Yelpers, you are all sleeping on the job. Â While the Pretentious Douche Cafe has received over 500 useless reviews, this place is out in Aurora kicking ass and taking names. Â Soul food people, check it out! Â I had some smothered pork chops, amazing collard greens, and surprisingly delicious okra (warning: this is not for everyone) that left me licking my plate. Â However, my wife outdid me by ordering their crispy, juicy, flavorful fried chicken that, unlike Colonel Sanders' original recipe, is actually finger licking good. Â Yeah, I got a taste, but I was really tempted to run off with her chicken, leaving her behind in the parking lot. Â But I was a nice husband, stayed and let her devour her chicken while I watched longingly. Â This meal was washed down with a wonderful cup of sweet tea and a mega serving of peach cobbler. Â I need to come back to try their huge selection of sides, catfish, and banana pudding. Â
If you aren't too familiar with this kind of atmosphere, don't fret. Â The owners are sticky sweet and create a really comfortable atmosphere for people from all walks of life. Â You can also tell that they take real pride in ownership and have great way of interacting with their customers. Â So now you know...and knowing is half of the battle.
The gumbo was very good, just a touch spicier than I usually prefer. Â The fried chicken had been kept in a metal pan and so while still tasty, had lost its crispness. Â The beans and rice were good, but a touch on the bland side. Â Finally, the peach cobbler had great flavor, but was lacking in the peach department, just not enough. Â Overall, we enjoyed our meal and will be back.
Review Source:Kirk's Soul Kitchen was worth the wait. The gumbo was everything advertised and more, on top of our HUGE bowl of sausage, chicken, shrimp, and okra gumbo was a crab leg. We sampled Cole slaw, greens, okra, and peach cobbler. Everything and I mean everything was delicious. This is a nice family with great service and beautiful smiles.
Kirk's Soul Kitchen also has a beautiful story; the restaurant is dedicated to owner Jay's stepfather. A great man and mentor who wanted his family to succeed; he "opened the door to the beginning". I hope this is the beginning of a successful business as I love everything on the menu and it is convenient for pick up.
If the service and food keep up, I am going to give Kirk's 5 stars.
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