Kitchen Table: BBQ & Comfort Food

I thought the burnt ends were a bit underseasoned and the tenderness of was a bit inconsistent in that some pieces were very tender while others hard and dry. However, when I added the spicy KC sauce that was provided at the table, it was very tasty. The coleslaw was made fresh, so it was still crispy.

Easy 5 stars ++
Wasn’t sure what to expect but exceeded all my expectations. Easily the best BBQ ever. I have tried many and today it was amazing. I had ribs, pulled pork, burnt ends and brisket. All very tasty with or without the sauces. I tried each of the sauces and all are good. I tended to favor the kc spicy and traditional. I finished my experience with a slice of peanut butter chocolate pie. Picked it up and ate it like a candy bar. It was so good!!! Friendly hometown feel!

Just another five star review! Food is great. The mashed potatoes were the best I’ve had in years. Service is quick and everything tasted very fresh. We went in on a Saturday around 1 in the afternoon and there was no shortage of food options. I understand that you may run in to that issue going in later in the day but don’t give these guys a bad review just because you didn’t plan properly. They have great food and everyone there is super friendly. Plan ahead and you won’t be disappointed.

I have to admit, I was disappointed in this place… not because the food wasn’t great, but that most of what was bragged about on this page was sold out. When I got there, half of the menu was unavailable, so I had to go with second and third options. And no offense to the kale and avocado salad, but I would have much preferred to try the greens. I will also say the atmosphere and location did nothing to pick up my disappointment.
The pulled pork was amazing, sausage better than average… and the pie I had was great, just disappointed I didn’t have any options and didn’t get to try the food I anticipated having.
My recommendation is not to cross this off of your list, just call ahead to be sure they have the menu you are looking for. The meat I had was great, just not sure I would have gone through the trouble to find my way out there.

When a business has almost 5 stars with almost 400 reviews they must be doing something right? I always read the 1 and 2 star reviews for a place that’s highly rated and what I normally find are whiners or people with totally subjective rather than objective tastes? Read some of them and see if you agree.
Here’s an example… bad score because you got there after they ran out of their most popular items? They’re not a bad restaurant, you’re stupid. A lot of BBQ joints only stay open as long as they have food. Learn to live with it. Get there earlier.
The food didn’t have enough salt? Although I do agree that most of what I sampled was under salted, I tend to believe that was the cook’s intention to be healthier as all the meats I tasted were cooked to competition grade standards and he’s choosing to use healthier ingredients. My wife doesn’t like overly salted food as do most healthy people. It’s really quite simple, don’t be a lazy ass, add your own salt. I did.
I may have eaten more BBQ than most. From every joint I can find in CO to every competition I’ve judged for the last 6 years as a KCBS certified judge to any joint I can find at any place that I travel. i’ve eaten from grungy trucks and carts to scary places in East LA that I classify as «down and dirty» BBQ. I must admit, this was a first for me. A «new» category of BBQ if you will. «Clean» BBQ. Why does that sound so wrong?
We had the brisket, a full rack of ribs, and two orders of burnt ends with potato salad, collards, coleslaw, baked beans, the drop biscuits, and chocolate strawberry pie as sides. All the meats were cooked properly but definitely under seasoned but I already talked about that. The biscuits, coleslaw and potato salads were decent, the collards were cooked but desperately needed a pig infusion (a healthy dash of the table hot sauce and some salt improved them a lot), the beans and chocolate strawberry pie were the winners.
Is it my favorite BBQ joint in CO?
No.
Would I come back?
Absolutely.
Sometimes I try to eat healthy and «clean» doncha know!

So disappointed. Tried to go there 2 times. Each time they were closed because they sold out of food. Giving up on it.

Even though we arrived late on a Friday night and the remaining options were limited we had a great meal. Pulled pork was delicious. Definitely try the cucumber salad. Looking forward to returning to try more of the menu.

We came in on their busiest day of the week, a Friday at dinnertime. The burnt ends were really freaking good and the sides were all fresh and tasty. We had creamy crunchy coleslaw, mac n cheese, collard greens and a piece of blackberry chocolate pie with cane sugar sodas.
Sauces are set out on the table and we both agreed the best one is the Gold.
I’m definitely going to keep coming back to this place and love that this place is just tucked in between a whole bunch of residential.

The pulled pork was a little dry, I had to use a lot of sauce. The mac & cheese was just okay, and the beans were disappointing. The pie was not good at all.

Some of the best BBQ in Denver, in a small neighborhood joint. Only a few tables, so get it to go or learnt o share tables! Super friendly staff who are very passionate about bbq. The burnt ends are so good.

I have worked within walking distance to the Kitchen Table for the last year and I am upset that I haven’t been here sooner. This place has great barbecue! I am from Kansas and I have had some good barbecue back home but the Kitchen Table holds it own. The owner is from KC and he knows what he is doing. I will definitely be returning and letting others know about this restaurant. Best barbecue that I have had in Denver, so I will have to make the trip from Broomfield with friends when they come to town. They have good daily specials, friendly staff and they can also cater with 48 hours notice. Definitely give them a chance and you won’t be disappointed!

What a little gem! I’m so excited we found this place. The good is amazing. The fried chicken was crispy and so delicious, burnt ends were tender, moist and pleasantly smokey. Salads were fresh, house made dressings — amazing. I’m a foodie and rather picky when it comes to restaurant food. This place has me raving so that has to count for something :)

This place was tasty!
Ordered brisket, pulled pork and Mac n cheese. It all tasted great and was very comforting.
Only complaint is I wish they made sweet tea cause I bet it’d be awesome! ;)
I’m from a small town and love supporting small, hole in the wall businesses!
Heard about this place from word of mouth which is apparently how most hear about it which I think is awesome :)

Loved it here! Very simple interior with a walk-​up to order style and unassuming exterior. The food is amazing! I tried the BBQ Burnt Ends Plate with Mac and cheese and the apple crisp dessert and everything was delicious. Definitely will return!

This may be my favorite restaurant on the planet and my family owns a great restaurant in CA so that’s saying something.
The food is top notch, fresh, and flavorful. Dave is a rad and personable guy, and his staff is the same. He will give you any details you want, and I always enjoy chatting with him.
I love the pulled pork and burnt ends combo with Mac and cheese and the Carolina gold sauce. Ive had the brisket and the fried chicken, also great. Use the free check in for a delicious soda as well

I’ll preface this review with the fact my family and I walked in to eat dinner at 6pm.
We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, sliced brisket, and burnt ends. Our sides were the mac and cheese, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes and biscuits.
I’m a Texan who knows how to smoke meat properly and slowly all night and day. I take extreme pride in the art of being a pitmaster. Unfortunately I was quite disappointed with their offerings.
All the meats had been sitting in warming ovens or trays for hours, probably the entire day. The meat had zero smoke ring though it had a slight smokey scent, it was brown/​gray which means it was not cooked in a traditional low and slow wood fired smoke pit. The brisket had decent pull on it though it was sliced into ½″ thick slices which is too thick. If sliced to the correct quarter inch the meat was so dry it would have crumbled apart rather than pull apart. This is a sign of a brisket that was cooked at too high of a temperature and fast, sat warming all day or most likely both.
The burnt ends were the color of dark leather inside and black coal outside and were as tough and rubbery as I’ve experienced. No smoke, no flavor not even of beef and were nearly inedible.
The pulled pork faired better than the other two. Though it was extremely dry unfortunately needing to be slathered with sauce (which is sacrilege in my book) the pork flavor was there and it was quite simple like it should be.
Final thoughts, the place puzzled me a little. They seemed to struggle with identity in that they had Carolina style «bbq”/sauce and Kansas City Bbq sauce. None of the Bbq we had really spoke to one style except maybe the pulled pork. The pork could have been drenched in their «Carolina» sauce, but I’m not a fan of the mustard or vinegar bases.
Bottom line, average Bbq and sides, very bad biscuits and watered down root beer. I may give it one more chance and go early in the day when they first open up to be 100% fair.

My thirteen year old Son said the brisket was the bomb. I wouldn’t know because the rotten kid didn’t share. My eleven year old Daughter ate nearly a whole rack of ribs herself. She wasn’t a fan of the Mac n cheese. I had the jalapeño buffalo sausage which was awesome. Yes I went back and ordered more. Their sauces are good and the potato salad was tasty. I was disappointed that they ran out of the pulled pork and brisket while we were standing in line. They serve Boylan beverages which we all enjoyed. I am a fan of the crème soda. The kids like their root beer.

Hands down, best BBQ /​Comfort food I’ve ever had. The entire menu is gold. Try the burnt ends, gumbo, meatloaf, all of it.
So top shelf it’s out if control.

Awesome barbecue. Homemade flavors, small business with owners who take pride in what they do… And all of this for a reasonable price? I’m in!
Also, for those of you out there who have a vegetarian in their lives, there is an option or two in there for them as well. I didn’t try the veggie stuffed chili, but it sounded great.

Their motto is «cook slow, serve fast», and it exceeded that expectation. We ordered the ribs and pulled pork plate ($ 14.99) and the burnt ends ($ 11.99). With each plate, you get a side of your choice and biscuit. You can add an extra side for $ 2. The sides deserve their own show, just in the mass of options; avocado kale salad? Dill cucumbers? Slice of pie?! Brilliant!
We opted for the BBQ beans, Mac & Cheese, and how can I resist, a side of pie?
The ribs are not baby back, so there is more meat, and it somehow managed to stay suckling tender just like baby back ribs. These are served Kansas City style, dry and you add your own sauce. On the table you have your original spicy versions of Kansas City (a deep, rich, honey based) and Carolina (a more vinegar with a hint of mustard) BBQ sauces, as well as a hot sauce. You want the KC Spicy, trust me on this! Slather it, wear it, own it. It’s so good!
The pulled pork was one of the best I’ve ever tasted. Juicy, smokey, and tender. It didn’t even need any dressing. The biscuit seemed like it had a cheddar flavor to it. While I appreciated the homemade addition to my plate, it wasn’t a real standout. The mac and cheese was okay, some of the cheese remained curdled and left an unpleasant texture on the noodle.
Burnt Ends were another hit, the good pieces had a salty crust formed by the blessed seasoning meeting their maker on the smoker, while keeping the meat in the middle succulent. There were some pieces where there was fat unseemingly present, but ah well, that’s what keeps the meat juicy.
The chocolate peanut butter pie was divine! Scene: A layer of rich chocolate sits on a bed of crushed Graham crackers, layered with peanut butter in between. So good, and totally worth the $ 2 extra.
It’s a small operation, the food are prepared ahead of time (cooked the night before for the day of) and in warmers. Don’t let that deter you, it’s just to help move the long masses of body along in the ever forming line at lunchtime.
There was family ahead of us with all kinds of allergies under the sun and the owner and manager were very knowledgeable with each ingredient in their dish and was able to accommodate them all, with more patience than I would have.
Unilocal tip: be sure to check in for a free Boylan fountain soda or an ice tea!