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    this was the 2nd time i've been here had the catfish with candied yams and peach cobbler, loved it will be back to see what they have next. the menu changes daily.

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    deadly soul food...!

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    The macaroni and cheese is so good. But this food is heavy, so be prepared. There is definitely enough for leftovers, no matter the size of your appetite. The sweet tea is so good. But because of the amount of butter in this food, my husband and I come here once a year, tops. Definitely come right when they open , or you are in for a wait.

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    I want to give this place four stars, but for the price, one would hope for the best soul food this side of the Rockies. Don't get me wrong, everything was good - better than good even, but nothing really shined (except maybe the jalepeno cornbread). If you're craving southern comfort food and are in the area, you won't leave disappointed, but you won't leave inspired either.

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    Love, love, love, love this place.  Everyone else has elaborated on what makes this place so awesome: very tasty comfort food, ample portions, friendly service.

    But there's one other thing that makes it awesome...the fact that it attracts such a diverse clientele.  Business men, truck drivers, young, old, hipsters, the straight-laced.  It's as much fun to people watch as it is to eat here.

    It is cash only, so don't bring your Amex, and they don't put up with people on their cell phones when ordering.  Very cool.  The only drawback is that you must arrive early or risk them running out of what you want.  Nonetheless, it's a don't miss place.

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    Best comfort food, EVER!  

    I usually get the chicken fried steak or the meatloaf with fried okra and mashed potatoes.  You get quite a bit of food and it's all uber delicious (with the exception of the steamed green beans, blech).  Also, don't forget the corn bread.  It really brings it all together.

    This place kinda looks like a sketchy crap hole from the outside and a bit in the inside, but the food more than makes up for it.   They stay open until the food runs out.  It can get really busy since it's a popular joint, so I suggest you get there early.  FYI - They only do cash transactions.

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    I was recommended to come here while in Denver for some southern cooking, and boy was it great. Good selection of meats and vegetarian. You should eat here.

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    This place is delicious.  The food is rich and bountiful.  The selection is limited a group 4 or 5 standard menu items as well as one rotating item but it is OK because everything is awesome.  The fried chicken is HUGE and has tons of flavor.  The BBQ and meatloaf have great sauces.  All of the sides are incredible.

     The guys who run the place are very friendly and really enjoy what they do.  Be careful because these guys like to take vacations a few times a year.

    Never hold the door open or talk on your phone in line.  They are things that one should not do but they will be sure to give you some lip about it.

    They are only open for a few hours a day until they sell out so get in early.
    Be prepared to pay in cash because they do not accept card payment for the $11, 5 pound box of delicious home cooking.

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  • 0

    Pretty good fried chicken. A bit overpriced. I go here to get my yearly infusion of chicken grease.

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    The chicken was great; the catfish better.  The collards were a little too greasy for me and the okra didn't really taste fresh (but I ate it all anyway).  It's inconvenient enough that I might not go back, but would return for the catfish if it was closer.

    The place was a lot nicer than I expected from the pictures.

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    Pros: Good home cooking, the kind that mama used to make if you lived below the Mason Dixie line.

    Cons: Over priced.

    Overall: Not sure how they stack up to other "soul food" places in the area as I just moved to the area and they're the first I've tried.  They do a great job, they're friendly, their food is good, and i'll be stopping by again.  I've had better food in other cities above and below the Mason Dixie line so can't call them great, but their food is good.

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    It really doesn't get better than this! I've tried a handful of things here now, and although everything I've ever gotten has been delicious, I'm a huge fan of the catfish. The peach cobbler and mac n cheese for sides are great choices, but you really can't go wrong here if you're looking for some home/southern style cookin. I wish they were open on the weekends!

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    I would probably have given this place 3 stars but I think it's overrated and I had huge expectations.  The fried chicken, supposedly the best in town according to Westword, was a major disappointment.  The sweet tea is undrinkably sweet.  The meatloaf was good as were the greens.  The mashed potatoes were a little gluey and the gravy just tasted like salt.  Also, a little on the pricey side for what you get.

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    Was recently invited to this place with some friends and was a little worried by the smaller menu. All of my worry quickly disappeared, however, upon entering the place and catching a whiff of what was cookin'. I don't think I've ever had such a stupid grin from smelling food before.

    Copious amounts of food and a drink for 11 bucks. Amazing home cooked taste but you would be hard pressed to find a home cooked meal taste this good (sorry mom's, wives, and girlfriends out there).

    I ordered the chicken fried steak, with mashed potatoes and mac'n'cheese. All of which were sublime. My friends let me try the pulled pork (my current favorite of the main entrees), fried chicken and I even tried collard greens for the first time. I would gladly throw money to have any of them again.

    Warm, friendly, and helpful service. Beyond great food for this category. Fun spot. Killllllleerrrrrr lemonade, I mean, holy sh-.

    The only reason this isn't 5 stars to me is the inconvenience of cash only, the usual lines and the chance of them running out of what you want to order. Otherwise, the food, which counts, is definitely 5 starred.

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    This place did not disappoint, even with the hype my boys gave it. This place is very unassuming in what looks like an old Wendy's that was rennovated into Tom's Home Cookin. It is just solid food, decent portions and great price. I got the chicken fried steak with gravy and mashed potatoes and was great. The only thing that didn't live up to the expectations was the cobbler that we got as a side (yes a side) and it was good but not the best as others have stated. My friend got the pork and that I thought was the best dish of the day but again all was good. I wish that this place was located coser to downtown but will have to make a trip every now and then.

    Two IMPORTANT THINGS: CASH ONLY. I totally forgot my boys telling me before. However there is a Wells Fargo and US Bank just two blocks of Tom's. Also once they run out of food they close and from the sounds and looks of it that is around 2:00pm everyday but not open on weekend.

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    If you're into high-quality soul food, cheap prices, and large portions, then this is a place for you.

    It almost had a cafeteria feel inside, but don't let that fool you. This restaurant rocks. The sides are what blew me away. I came with my two younger brothers and so I got to try quite a variety of sides -- the mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, peach cobbler, collard greens, and green beans were all delicious.

    For my entree, I ordered the catfish. It was alright, but nothing special. my brothers' BBQ pork and fried chicken, on the other hand, were very, very tasty!

    I would also highly recommend their sweet tea.

    Be advised: cash only. An entree, two sides, corn bread, and a drink will usually cost $10.50 - $11.00!

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  • 0

    This is a place for locals.

    Solid Basic Food and plenty of it.
    Great BBQ Pork and Fried Chicken.

    No special orders, ya get what ya get, but its all good.

    Expect to wait in a line outside if arriving after 11:30AM and remember to close the door once you step in.

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    I was lucky enough to show up here with a friend with nary a line in sight.  I grabbed the gumbo with sausage and chicken with a side of mac n cheese and the peach cobbler and the jalapeno cornbread.  At $11, there was enough food to feed me for 3 days!!  Everything I had was delicious to say the least.  The mac n cheese is enough for me to come back to because it's that thick yummy, omg stick to your ribs kind of mac n cheese.  The peach cobbler yes is a wee sweet, even for me, someone with a sweet tooth, but by golly, the pastry was flaky and oh so good!  My gumbo was piping hot and full of corn, okra, and red peppers.  It made my nose run in a good way.  The jalapeno cornbread made me so happy also.  And what's this, it comes with a beverage too!?  Talk about bang for your buck.

    My friend had the fried chicken, the bacon cabbage, and the collard greens.  I wasn't able to try the chicken but she was in ecstasy eating it.  I will say that bacon cabbage was delicious too, that I would be hard pressed to decide which two sides to choose in the future.

    I recommend this...and a walk around the block to work off some of the calories.  You'll need it!

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    Huge portions, jalapeno cornbread, and sweet tea! Had the chicken fried steak, mac & cheese, and fried okra. Got a piece of buttermilk pie for desert. Everything was cafeteria style. They serve up the food is styrofoam containers. The chicken fried steak was tasty, and even though it had been sitting in a food warmer, it was still crispy. The mac and cheese was pretty boring but at least they had sriracha to jazz it up. The fried okra was good. The buttermilk pie was nothing to rave about. I think I'll go for the peach cobbler next time.

    As others have said, the portions are huge and it is cash only. It isn't the cheapest place but the BF and I were able to split one plate and leave full n' happy :) So, $11 for both of us isn't too bad.

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    Great meal - I had the fried chicken and mac and cheese, both good if not extraordinary, but the peach cobbler was fantastic!  And I'm dying to get back for some of the other items they had.  The sweet tea and lemonade were both really tasty as well.  Next time I'll have to come with a group and sample everything.

    Contrary to what I'd been reading in other reviews, it really wasn't that crowded.  Nice weather, but there were only a couple of tables being used outside at 12:30. And at $11 for the meal it wasn't super cheap but well worth it.  I'm a big eater and, cleaning my plate, I was ready to bust.  Felt that way for hours afterwards, actually.  Also, no exaggeration about the friendly staff - everybody was super-nice.

    I live in Boulder but I'm definitely going back, and I could easily switch this to 5 stars if some of the other entrees taste as good as they looked

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    Thanks YELP for finding us this place.  

    Don't have much to add to what's already been said / reviewed.
    -- go early, we arrived 11:15, all but 2 tables were taken
    -- read the menu board and think quickly, don't hold up the line
    -- the two fellows behind the counter were super friendly
    -- Generous serving size!  It's nice that they throw in a drink with the meal, too.

    Pulled pork was tasty, moist tender meat covered with a smokey tangy sauce.  
    Catfish tasted a little muddy, not a problem with us but some people may not like muddy tasting fish
    I really liked their cornbread, it's crumbly and not too dense / cake-y.  

    Highly recommended.

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    The food here is really good, and so are their drinks.
    Never been disappointed.
    The portions are ample, and I always find myself with left-overs.
    The service is great too.
    I don't go there more than once a week/two weeks because it is a bit heavy.
    Highly, highly recommended.
    Go there with a healthy appetite, and you won't be disappointed.

    They do not take cards, so remember to bring cash.
    And they make big batches of everything in the morning, and close when they run out of food, which is usually around 2-3PM.

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  • 0

    HOW DID I NOT KNOW OF THIS PLACE?!

    As a former Southern dweller, I can honestly say the last time I had this home cookin' style food was in southeastern Arkansas. And boy, have I missed authenticity.

    A - Cash only. There's a US Bank two blocks away, so don't fret if you forget.
    B - They do whatever the hell ya want with your food. Asked for veggies over rice and they said "that sounds great" as they handed it over
    C - vegetarian friendly! Ten bucks gets you four heaping sides (I had the mac n cheese...as a Wisconsinite, I was thrilled!, fried okra...actually crispy and delish, tomatoes and zucchini...awesometown, and the peach cobbler...not sure if it's actually vegetarian, it probably uses lard. But I digress....) So awesome :)
    D - adorably friendly waitstaff!

    Love, love, love to bits and pieces. Southern food at its best...in effing Five Points. Whoda thunk?

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    Cash only, and extra charges for being on your cell phone. This place rocks!

    We try and get there by 11:30 since they are only open 11-2. There's always a line and it's always worth it. If you have a favorite, make sure to arrive early as things sell out quickly and you don't want to be left disappointed.

    The fried Chicken is by far the best in Denver and the peach cobbler is so sweet it leaves you happy for a few hours after you've gobbled up the last bite! Tom's also has amazing sweet tea, but I have to admit I usually add a little water since it's extra sweet.

    I only have two complaints, not nearly enough parking and not open nearly enough hours!

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    Well after years of hearing stories and lines out the door and selling out of food daily i finally made it over to try out Toms Home Cookin'. I think it being so build up did not help the experience but whens it all said and done i was quite disappointed.

    At first sight everything was looking good. They had just opened less the twenty minutes ago and the place was packed and a good size line awaited me. I was getting pretty excited i must say.

    Ordered the Chicken fry w/ Mashers and Mac&Cheese..... Well they serve it cafeteria style and that's exactly how it tasted. I would actually go as far as a Pepsi challenge between what i had and the equivalent in a Hungry Man TV dinner, That's no joke.

    Reading all the great reviews about this place i know mine just doesn't seem to fit in? but hey that's why they make Chevy's and Ford's.....

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    For everyone who was concerned about the styrofoam container waste, they have now solved the problem with recyclable to-go containers.

    Tom's has also raised their price since the last time I reviewed. It's exactly $11 for one person. The price increase doesn't bother me one bit considering I still get 2-3 meals from visit.

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    The catfish is to die for!

    My God I absolutely LOVE this place!  Unfortunately this secluded Five Points location has become invaded by the hipster crowd.  If you come during the lunch rush you will be waiting in line outside.  Did I mention their golden breaded catfish is to die for?  I am salivating already! The yams aren't too bad either.  Comfort food at its absolute finest.  Tom's is as good as it gets.

    Bring cash.  No credit cards or checks accepted. No holding tables either.  They will kick you out.  They're pretty serious.

    Oh and their catfish is to die for!

    ...And their Buttermilk Pie!  NOMS!

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    Great place to find southern cooking in denver!  Good mix lunch crowd of downtown business folk and locals.  
    The meal usually consists of an entree (fried catfish, country fried steak w/ white or gray gravy, meatloaf, fried chicken, bbq brisket, beef tips, etc.), 2 sides (mac n cheese, collard greens, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes,  peach cobbler, etc.), bread (definitely jalapeno), and a drink (can't go wrong with the addictive sweet tea!)
    Very generous portions!
    The downside is that it's cash only, limited seating, and food can run out!

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    Butter, butter, butter and more butter.. every bite is artery clogging heaven! The mac and cheese are so creamy, the peach cobbler has a thick crispy sugar crust, the jalapeno cornbread is just the right mix of crumbly and spicy, the chicken fried steak with brown gravy (i don't like white/country), meatloaf, pulled pork, and fried chicken are must tries. The fried chicken is super duper juicy.  Super generous portions- you could totally get 2 meals out of one here.  Did I mention yet that the staff are some of the friendliest that you'll find around? Well now I did.

    Cash only. Funny signs reminding you not to use your cell phone in line or while ordering.OBEY!!

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    It's just as good as I remembered. Maybe even better...

    Also, it's cash only here so leave the plastic at home.

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    Vote Tom's Home Cookin' for mayor today!

    So Tom is not running for mayor, but he should.  While other so-called legitimate candidates are running on empty platforms of "economic development," Tom is actually developing economy with his white-hot lunch spot in five-points.  More importantly, Tom is also contributing to the economy covertly through other means: population control!

    Okay, okay, Tom isn't really trying to kill us on purpose, but damn, his food is so good, and is so unhealthy that it is most certainly going to knock each of us off faster than we originally anticipated.  Not that this isn't a bad thing - less medical bills, less time in nursing homes, and fewer years on pension.  Not to mention the environmental impact of having fewer humans to ravage the earth well into their golden years.  

    So go ahead my friends, fill up on gut busting chicken fried steak, artery-clogging pulled pork, and heart-attack-inducing fried chicken.  Spike up your blood sugar by downing a massive bucket of sweet tea and get instant diabetes with their plate-licking delicious peach cobbler and their soulful banana pudding.  You will thank me now.  More importantly, your children and your children's children will thank us for not living long enough to completely screw over the economy and the environment.

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  • 0

    Um, please knock this place off its high horse.  
    No, this is not the realest soul food you can get in Denver.  
    Is this as good as it gets if you don't know anyone real enough  (and by real, I mean black and/or southern) to make it for you?  The answer is still no.  
    Is this where you can go to get decent soul food without feeling insecure? Yes, and clearly, that's where all the hype comes from.

    The Good & Bad Rundown:
    + big portions but for the price, its equitable ($10+/plate)
    + friendly service
    + tender catfish (but the fresh frozen fillet kind of way, not the sliced up whole fresh catfish way)
    + real creamy mac & cheese (but the creaminess is from flour)
    - cash only
    - open until two, unless the food goes faster
    - salty, which is not to be confused for tasty

    Ultimately, I think that if there were NO Chinese restaurants in Denver, Panda Express would be hyped like everyone's Tom's Home Cookin'.

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    I'm doing Anthony N. style on this review (3.5) BUT the more I think about it and discuss with my group I'm going to have to round down and go with the A-OK.
    The good outweighed the not so good and the annoying but that wasn't enough on this visit. I do hope to visit at least one more time during my 5 week stay in Denver and maybe that would be enough to make me a fan bc I'm oh so on the fence.

    Let's start with the not so good
    - the corn bread: it was true southern corn bread I was told bc it was dense, crumbly and lacked that sweetness that us northern folks enjoy. Another in my group said the Jalapeño Corn Bread sadly was not any better. boo
    - this place is in need of some major deep cleaning. A whole litter of dust bunnies were over our heads as we ate our meal. They need some major swiffer dustage going on.

    The annoying
    - the joint is SMALL and snug. To small and snug for the HUGE portions they serve as it was hard to make our food fit on the table.
    - CASH ONLY! And they remind you pretty much everywhere you look that it's cash only

    The good
    - price point for the portions. The portions were crazy huge. Like umm I don't think 12 ounces of creamy Mac and cheese was enough can I get some more huge. For $9 and change (cash only) you get your choice of an entree, choice of 2 sides and a bread (corn bread, jalapeno cb or dinner roll). I even think a bevie was included.
    - the sweet tea was probably the best sweet tea I have ever had
    - the hot sauce was so good like batheable so good
    - service was fast and quite chatty (in an unusual way) and we forgive them for the inappropriate hooker reference

    I went for the Fried Chicken (breast, it was HUGE! Easily a D cup), sides I got the Mac & Cheese and Candied Yams. Went for the regular cornbread and splurged on the banana pudding for dessert.

    Chicken breast was HUGE and juicy. Fried nicely and a good batter and as always I wanted more spice. So ad hoc still wins in the battle of fried chicken. The mac & cheese stayed creamy until the last bite and the candied yams were sweet enough to where you could still actually taste the yam. The corn bread sucked and the sweet tea reigned supreme.

    The banana pudding...oh that banana pudding was divine. Silky and sweet with slices of fresh bananas mixed in and topped with a nilla wafer. One of the best I have had. If it's on the menu get it as our group got the last round so they were sold out by 1:00pm.

    I tasted a few other items and I really loved the green beans. The black eyed peas were cooked perfectly and tasty. The portion of pulled pork that was served was insanely large even "the finisher" in our group could not finish his portion.

    Most in my group felt Tom's was just and A-OK experience and we are now on the quest to try different soul food places. I do want to drag their butts back to Tom's for one more go before we leave. But If not, I've got enough soul to dine solo.

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  • 0

    The employees are very nice and friendly. The shop is very unique in its own right (e.g., cell phone talking fee of $10). I picked this place because of the numerous 5-star reviews and I love soul food.

    I wasn't impressed by the food. Why? You get a combo plate of salt. Just about everything I had was heavily salted. It's a combo plate of hypertension. The food isn't bad but just salty.

    I'd come back to give it another shot if I lived in the area but when I come back to Denver, most likely, I'd skip it.

    Their menu changes. As items are sold out, they are crossed out from the menu. I came late to Tom's (around 1:45p). Between the BBQ pork tips, chicken-fried steak, dark meat fried chicken (they were out of white meat) and meatloaf, I had meatloaf. It was very salty and processed as was the gravy.

    The dirty rice was very salty. The green beans were good but still salty.  The corn bread was the only thing that wasn't heavily salted.

    Their sweet tea is delicious and is a must.

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  • 0

    If you live in Denver . . . and especially, if you live in or near downtown Denver . . . Tom's is a must-go place to try.  It's a soul food diner in the soul food part of town run by nice white folk. Go figure.

    Just up the street from the Rossonian--Denver's premier jazz hotel of the 1930s-60s, where Duke Ellington, Count Basey, Fats Domino and Ella Fitzgerald regularly appeared--this place is in the most historic, important part of black Denver.

    Nowadays, if you want to get some good hush puppies an' collared greens with your southern fried chicken (or salisbury steak, or meat loaf, or chicken fried steak, or chicken 'n dumplings, or fried catfish, or . . . you get my meaning), then it's Tom's for you.

    I'd give 'em 5 stars, but they're still serving everything in styrofoam containers, and their prices have gone up, with the special selling at over $9 per plate (= a meat and 2 sides). That does, however, include your choice of non-alcoholic beverage. An' sumpin' southern, like sweet tea, is always a good choice.

    Bottom line rating . . . because of the above and just 'cause their stuffed pork chops weren't all that delicious, today, I'm giving em 4 stars with a hope they switch to more eco-friendly service ware and put a cap on their prices. (Jeez, the mortgage must have been paid off decades ago, and from what I can tell, they haven't renovated the space in years). Nonetheless, yeah (and yay), I'm a fan, and you should be too.

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    Tom's is reminiscent of a different time and place. If you ever long for "the good ole days" I think you'd like Tom's. It's not that it's a kitschy retro diner, though there is a tinge of that going on with the tin signs as decoration, but the food is genuinely good. Not necessarily good for you, but prepared with no shortcuts, no frills - just good honest ingredients prepared the way your grandmother was taught - the very definition of comfort food.

    Their mashed potatoes and gravy are good enough to eat alone. I could just eat that and be ridiculously happy. I'm also a big fan of the sweet kernel corn and mac n' cheese. Sometimes, I just get the sides plate and feast! I like the catfish more than the fried chicken. For some reason, me and fried chicken don't see eye to eye. The outside is good, but the chicken seems tough to me. The catfish is the best I've ever had. The meatloaf is worth a try too. I adore the jalapeno cornbread and wish I could eat it everyday. I love that they have sweet tea! I've never had room to try the dessert.

    It's cash only and you may not always be able to get a seat. They do have some lovely outdoor seating though if it's too packed inside. The only reason they get a star off is for the styrofoam cups and containers. If you have to make the dreaded trip to the DMV, this is a good place to ease the wounds inflicted upon you by the harpies there as a DMV is less than a block away.

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  • 0

    Weeeehooo! What a great place. Huge servings of delicious, authentic southern cooking. It's open only on weekdays and only until 3pm or they run out of food. Whatever comes first.

    We live right near by, so my boyfriend and I went for lunch on a day off recently. I liked it so much I've now been back twice. The servings are huge so it always is both lunch AND dinner.

    The decor is eclectic. Some funky stuff on the walls, but mostly its a tiny diner style place. You order, you're served and you find an open place to sit down and eat.

    The Fried Chicken is stellar. Probably my favorite in Denver. The cornbread is delicious, Crumbly, perfectly golden and a little buttery. I've had the Gumbo/Sausage and it's scrumptious. Thick, but not too thick. Huge chunks of delicious perfectly seasoned sausage. I love the Fried Okra and I can't pass up the Peach Cobbler.

    So much yum. Go! (If you like Southern fare)

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  • 0

    If you call ahead, the recording will give you the what's on the menu for that day.  From what I can tell, most of the standards stay the same, but it's good just to check.  
    The few times I've gone, I've had the chicken fried steak, the fried chicken, the collard greens (not bitter!!), mac & cheese, candied yams, and if I'm lucky,  the peach cobbler.  
    I've only been here a handful of times, but I've never had a bad meal.

    As other reviews stated, make sure you bring cash, as they don't take credit cards or checks.  

    You need to plan for an early lunch, because when the food runs out, there's no hope for you.  You don't wanna be standing in line, and see them erase what you want to eat off the board.  That'll ruin your day.  

    Speaking of the line...since everyone knows you gotta get there early, expect a bit of a wait.  That's the only downfall, but the wait is worth it.

    It kinda bothers me that people complain about how they got 'too full'...well, you didn't have to finish it all.  Or how unhealthy the food was...you didn't have to eat it.  You coulda left when you saw what was on the menu and went to a healthier restaurant.  
    You know who you are.  
    :-)

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  • 0

    Mmmmm...  So bad but so good!  It's called "comfort" or "southern" food so you know it's going to give you a coronary by late afternoon but it's so yummy!

    It's a nice little neighborhood place - CASH ONLY so check your wallet before you get there.  The service is great - the guys behind the counter are genuinely nice as can be.  And Tom hovering around the dining room is always friendly.

    You never know what you're going to get: they have each dish there until it's gone - inevitably they're always having Tom 86 something off the board while I'm standing in line.  You just have to hope they don't run out of something before you see it on the board and the time you get to the counter!  So it's definitely not a too late lunch sort of place.

    Fried chicken: so authentic and one of the best in Denver.  I think this is still my favorite!

    Catfish: it was good but nothing that special.

    Meatloaf: I'm not a connoisseur but I'm not a huge fan of the stuff here.  Really dark and heavy with an equally dark and heavy gravy.

    Mac n cheese: so bright orange it looks so bad but tastes so good.  Not in a "gourmet" mac n cheese way but in a yummy, down-home style...

    Candied yams, collard greens, green beans: all good and authentic - either you like them or you don't.

    Jalapeno cornbread: it's the best!  Not really that spicy either.  If they don't have it when I go I get sad.

    Peach cobbler: oh wow - if they have it then definitely get it - it's the best peach cobbler I've had in Denver.  (Not sure I've ever had another one here in town but if I had I'm sure it would pale in comparison)

    It's best to go with someone you can share with so you can split three sides and a dessert.  Last time when I went by myself I only had one side and the cobbler and I felt like I was missing out...

    If you're gluttonous like I am you'll enjoy the meal (all of it!) immensely but then you'll spend the next few hours reminding yourself to next time not eat it ALL...  But inevitably you will indeed do the same thing next time because it's so good.

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    I am speaking of Tom's in retrospect, since my current low-fat, high-fiber, no-white-bread-or-refined-sugar diet places the delicacies at Tom's Home Cookin' solidly in my past.

    But on cold days at work, not too long ago, Tom's was always the order of the day. Warm, golden cornbread, crunch-covered, buttermilk-poached homemade fried chicken, salty, buttery collard greens... perfect on a chilly day in my cinderblock office.

    Those of you fortunate enough to be free in your consumption of sweets should definitely try the sweet tea, it's unlike anything I've had outside of Atlanta.

    Just be sure to get the takeout and get there early, the lines are usually a little insane at this Five Points institution.

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