Kirk’s Soul Kitchen

I had the catfish plate, it was delicious and with the cabbage, corn bread, and yans, I was loving each and every bite. The catfish was fresh and cokes in oil only used for it so no cross taste thank god. The yams were sift and sweet with a hint of cinnamon. The cornbread was decent… the cabbage was amazing tho. The place is kinda small and not in the best neighborhood. You can order by phone and pick up. The staff were very professional and quick turnaround for food. The prices are too high for the portions that you receive but it’s a great souk food kitchen so give it a try.

Wow… I think ive been to just about every soul good restaurant in Denver and CANT BELIEVE we’ve been sleepin on this place. We drive by almost everyday. Kirks doesnt have a bad dish on the menu! The catfish was perfect, the waffles and meat loaf were great, and the gumbo was excellent. All the sides were top notch and im even raving about the cornbread! Check it out, the music and atmosphere was even so good that we had to sit down and eat in. It may sound like im exaggerating but its that good.

Owner is very nice. He came outside to tell me he appreciated my service from seeing my license plate. Plus I love the music playing.

Best gumbo I’ve ever had (I come from the south)! Also, check out the banana pudding !

Good food. A bit pricey but decent quality. I paid a total of $ 18 for Catfish dinner (2 sides, cornbread, sweet tea) Catfish came pre-​breaded and was most likely frozen. My okra was also pre-​breaded but good. This place isn’t date night material, moreso lunch or mid day fare.

Looking for Great customer service and mouthwatering soul food! This is the place you need to try I recommend the chicken and waffles
–Steven

This place is very clean. I ordered catfish with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and gravy. My girl ordered the leg and thigh with Mac and cheese. We both ordered sweet tea to drink. The guy who helped us was extremely nice but that tea was extremely stale. The food on the other hand was fresh and amazing. Flakey fish and chicken that was juicy! I really enjoyed my meal and will be back for sure.

The servers were politely rude, as for the food appearance unsatisfactory standards. The sides look like they had been sitting in the warmers all day never to be changed per health codes. As for the meat selection it was minimal due too the menu day. The pork chops weren’t fried but broiled, sadly they looked like they had been cooked in the warmer and were dried out. The other meats were in same poor conditions as well. With the site of the food and cleanliness I will pass on the version of Soul Food, still wondering who keeps this place open besides the RTD workers and construction workers. When the Waffle House was open the same location it was pretty nasty as well.

First and foremost, the server lady was friendly and polite. Now to the food. Not so great overall, I have to say that the Seafood Gumbo was quite tasty and filling. But my friend’s fried chicken was soggy and her mac n’cheese had a synthetic, too cheesy taste to it. The red beans and rice wasn’t anything to write home about. The food appeared as they if they’ve been sitting in bins all day under a warmer. All in all, the Popeyes down the street would’ve been a better value for our money and tastes.

This place is a gem if you’re look for soul food in Denver (Aurora), I picked up a to go order of Catfish with two sides, and sweet tea. Everything about this meal took me right back to the South. The fish was beautifully cooked, seasoned well and was an absolute delight. Their Mac n Cheese and Mashed Potatoes with gravy were comforting in the way that only comfort food can make you feel. You definitely can’t go wrong with Kirk’s Soul Kitchen!

Staff was friendly and helpful, food was awesome what more can you say?
–fried catfish
–collard greens
–fried okra

I can positively say that today I had a super duper piece of fried catfish that was flaky and fantastic, the best I have had outside of TX. Breading was perfect. Not in the slight bit greasy. Collard greens were on point! Sweet tea was perfect. Hidden gem in this restaurant. Must try!!!

I always want to give my peeps a chance. Stopped in for lunch today. Well lets just say I was very disappointed. My co-​workers raved about this place so I wanted to try it out. Service was cool but the food had me shaking my head I ordered the pork chops and for the price thought I would be getting some good sized chops, didn’t happen they were small thin and over cooked. The Kraft Mac and cheese… enough said the black eye peas were on point. I won’t say anything else.

Delicious! My husband and I were searching for something good to eat on a Sunday night, but did not want fast food or the typical «to go» items from chain restaurants. Thought a quick Unilocal search might help and we found this place. I called and placed an order for pick up as they were closing within 30 minutes. Oh my! We had fried chicken with Mac and Cheese, yams, red beans and rice, and cabbage. It was all delicious! Clearly the food was cooked to order and it was perfectly seasoned. I think this is our new favorite place to eat. It’s great to get home cooking without having to home cook it. I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys good food! Also, the staff is quite friendly and professional. A nice perk is they are on my husbands way home from work to home so he can order and pick up conveniently.

Omg where has this place been all my life!!! First off it looks kind of scary on the outside, but the interior is very clean and smells delicious! The staff was so personable and friendly!
I wanted to try various delicious looking things on the menu but I decided in the leg/​thigh fried chicken with 2 sides, mashed potatoes and gravy and red beans and rice. The chicken portion was a bit small but when you looked at the heaping sides I left with more than enough food in my belly! They were very honest with the time– it took about 10 minutes to get my food but so worth the wait!
The mashed potatoes were so creamy and tasted like they were straight out of my grandmothers pot– and don’t even get me started on the red beans and rice! I want to buy a vat of the red beans and rice to take home! They had amazing flavor and we’re just the right consistency!
The fried chicken came out piping hot so it took at bit to be able to dig in but it was so worth it! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful– every bite was amazing! I also splurged and also got a piece of cornbread, it was moist and flavorful and every part as amazing as everything on my plate. If you are in the area make sure to take the time to stop in! I will be back for sure!

As a southern boy away from home, I know good soul food the second it hits my tongue.
Whenever someone so much as mentions Kirk’s Soul Kitchen, my mouth begins to water.
As soon as you walk in the door at this family-​run business, you are treated with the wonderful smells of an authentic southern kitchen accompanied by a fine example of Southern Hospitality. As soon as you order, the staff at Kirk’s starts to whip-​up whatever time-​tested recipie you have requested. As you wait, you can see the steamy mashed potatoes and homemade gravy coming up first. «Here you are honey.» They say as your full order is delivered to your table. As soon as you feel that first satisfying crunch of fresh fried okra perfectly coupled with creamy mashed potatoes and the best fried catfish you have ever had, you know that Kirk’s Soul Kitchen will have you coming back for more. Not for awhile, though, as the generous portion sizes will make sure you don’t leave hungry.
Kirk’s Soul Kitchen is a great family environment. Without a doubt, you will leave this gem off Colfax completely satisfied. Make sure to tell your friends, you don’t want anyone to miss out on this treat!

HANDS DOWN… best food in Colorado. Fried catfish and chicken is AMAZING. The sides, red beans and rice, black Eyed peas, okra, collared greens, smothered rice are outstanding. And the gumbo, 100% authentic. My favorite restaurant ever.

Great food and very friendly staff. Went for lunch and they had just opened. Fried chicken and red beans and rice were better than I expected.

Very Very good southern soul food. Best i have had so far in Denver.

A Hidden Gem!
Entrees that we tried:
— Fried Catfish with two sides (Fried Okra & Collard Greens were our choices). The catfish was lightly breaded and perfectly cooked. The collard greens were crisp and fresh. The fried okra was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside!
— Meatloaf with two sides (Fried Okra & Cole Slaw). The meatloaf was scrumptious. The okra (see above). The Cole slaw was flavorful, seasoned well, and satisfying.
— Smothered Chicken Breast with one side (Mac & Cheese). The large breast was covered in a smooth and tasty brown gravy. The Mac & Cheese was cheesy but not overly so. Not like a Kraft Mac & Cheese!
All meals come with a roll or cornbread. We all had the cornbread. A large slice that was moist on the inside and not too flaky.
Ambiance: Simple attempt at Diner décor, and the place was clean. There are only about 8 tables, but it looks like they specialize in takeout.
Service: The gentleman was courteous and communicated our order well.
I rarely give 5-​star reviews, but Kirk’s Soul Food deserves 5 stars. We will definitely return!

Seemed a bit unorganized, after the long wait I was anxious for some great comfort food. The food was filling but it could of been the four cokes i had whilst waiting. The portions were okay, my chicken strips were over cooked. The mac n cheese was good but not great. My son had the meatloaf which he liked, but he didnt care for the red beans and rice. The red beans and rice had alot of sausage and had good flavor, but they could use more bean juice and a little more kick.
Bön Appetite!

This place is totally off the beaten path good home cooking. Although it may be hard to find, and it may seem like it is closed down, Kirk’s Soul Kitchen is very much open for business. Aptly named for the current owner’s late stepfather, this family run, made-​to-​order soul food joint has quality cooking you cannot find anywhere else in Aurora or even the Denver area.
I started off with fresh fried Swai, some mashed potatoes smothered in their famous gravy, and got some of the Mac and cheese. The fish was cooked to perfection, the potatoes were great. The Mac and cheese was a little dry but it may have been because we got there an hour before close. Each meal comes with a warm slice of cornbread.
The price for my meal was about $ 12, not bad for some good quality seafood. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area who’s not afraid to try some real home cooking.

I was very impressed with Kirk’s during my first time dining here. I order the mac and cheese, sweet potatoes and fried chicken. Let’s just say it taste like someone grandmother was back there in the kitchen cooking. They do have some opportunities with the friendliness of their staff and customer service. The food definitely made up for the poor front of house service.

I ordered catfish, mac n cheese, n yams. Everything was great, including the portions. I wasn’t too crazy about the peach cobbler, but it was okay. I would definitely go again.
The customer service is fantastic!!!

Went here Sunday and had to write an update on the changes! I ordered the same thing; catfish with 2 sides for about $ 13 and I am SO glad to say that they’ve definitely slowed down on the salt! The cornbread again was fantastic. My friend was really wanting soul food and I must say he is very picky about it and I decided to take him here, now he wants to go back.

Brian is crazy friendly, and the food crazy good!
Everyone one in the group got fried chicken and it was amazing, both light and dark! Nice batter perfectly done, again the sides and dessert also killed it. Could be the best soul food i have had in colorado.

A few of us were craving some comfort food. A friend had stopped in and said it was really good. We ordered, masked potatoes and gravy, fried chicken, fried pork chops and meatloaf.
First I have to say… OMG what is in that gravy. It is truly the best gravy I have ever had and I make some killer gravy.
Secondly, the flavor on each items was different and exceptional, the potatoes were creamy and cooked perfectly.
Third, for this place being an old building and them starting from the bottom, it was very clean, organized.
I felt very welcomed by the owner from the time we called to order it to go and the time I came in to pick it up. I hope they go far!
Oh and p. s. they will be delivering on campus soon.

I do have to agree with some reviews and say that getting into this parking lot is quite the task. Although, I guess if you have to drive down Colfax it means you better be getting some good food!
The food is made to order so it does take a little bit of time to get it. The prices are a little higher than KFC or Church’s, but at those places I can feel my arteries giving me the finger. So, it is a small compromise. I had an order of the catfish with mashed potatoes and gravy with a piece of cornbread. My partner in crime had the chicken breast, mashed potatoes and mac’n cheese. My catfish was cooked perfectly. No overly dry pieces that I come across quite often at other joints. It was moist and was cut easily with a fork. The breading was a little salty, but put some mashed potatoes on it and it is golden. I tried some of the chicken breast and it was SO good. The breading around it gave it a great texture and taste. The chicken inside was soft and juicy. I wasn’t able to try any of the mac’n cheese, but maybe I will try it next time I visit. The only thing that I think needs work on is the cornbread. It is a little dry, but I took it home and reheated it with a few drops of water on it and it actually wasn’t too bad. The owner is quite pleasant, so if you’re looking for some soul food down Colfax, give this place a shot.

I happened across this place by accident and was pleasantly surprised! The service is slow due to the awkward way they choose to fill the order but very well worth the wait. The staff & owner were very friendly! We sampled all of the sides & they were excellent especially try the banana pudding at the end!

Friendly service. Great food, but the menu is slightly confusing. I eventually ordered the two-​meat-​and-​one-​has-​to-​be-​catfish dinner. I chose the smothered pork chops, macaroni and cheese, and garlic mashed potatoes. I’m not a soul food expert, but I thought everything was delicious. Nothing was too salty. I’d rather have to add salt to my food. Oh yeah. The peach cobbler is incredible. And I’m not the biggest peach cobbler fan. But the texture and flakiness of the pastry in this peach cobbler is not something you often find. It’s LOADED with cinnamon. And it’s not super-​sweet. Now I haven’t had soul food in a long time. So I’ll have to go back. Long wait, but my food was made to order. Will be back.

When I visited recently, everyone was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Fried Chicken with Mac & Cheese and Mashed Potatoes & Gravy. The meal came with Cornbread.
The Mashers & Gravy were awesome. Can’t say the same for the rest of the meal. The Mac & Cheese was OK, but nothing especially memorable.
You know that it is a bad sign when you take one bite of the Fried Chicken & reach for the salt and hot sauce. It had no flavor at all. Zero. Zilch. None. Nada… and the Cornbread disintegrated when I picked it up… one piece of Cornbread became many many dry Cornbread pieces.
I felt like Jesus feeding the 5000… I turned one piece of food into many pieces of food… OK, enough of my warped sense of humor.
Bottom-​Line: I would try this place again, I just wouldn’t order the Fried Chicken…

I ordered the Chicken breast meal with two sides and Peach Cobbler.
The cashier is more than friendly and makes you feel at home.
It is a wait to get your food. But its made fresh and worth the wait.
It was served piping hot and more than delicious. How did I not come in here sooner.
They have a Tv, and the Seating isnt great for space but it works.
I hope Kirks is around for years to come.

The guy who helped us was genuinely happy to serve. He was respectful and stayed very busy behind the counter filling & taking orders. It looked like ther3 were only two people working. The guy in the front and a young lady in the back.
Now for the food: The gumbo was pretty darn delicious. The rue was extremely flavorful and it was crowded with sausage, chicken & whatever else they put in it. The shrimps were very small but the gumbo was so good, I really did not care and will definitely be back for another bowl in the future. Plus a very large bowl was only $ 7. I’d pay that any day for some good gumbo that I don’t have to cook.
The Mac n’cheese, fried catfish, red beans & rice and the cornbread was very good as well. I sampled them all from my daughter’s plate (except red beans & rice) but my daughter gobbled it all up and never ever complained about them so I know that they were good. If not, she would have complained and asked for another side item.
The flavors are a little different from what I grew up eating but my family is from Louisiana and this family is from Alabama. However, this does not take away from how yummy everything was .
Also, the sweet tea and the Kool-​Aid was on point.
Sweet potato pie tasted like a well made boxed pie. I would certainly order again. The peach cobbler was different from what I’m use to but tasty nevertheless.
The restaurant and furniture were clean & sturdy.
Don’t let the location scare you away. These folks are doing it right so go by and check them out.
2 dinners, 2 drinks, upgrade to cornbread and 2 desserts…$ 23
Don’t forget to leave a nice tip. We have to support the Mom & Pops.
I really hope you guys stay around forever!
Good luck!