The Blazing Chicken Shack II

When the Blazing Chicken Shack II (the original was a food truck) opened nearly a decade ago, it beefed up Denver’s lacking soul food scene. The ladies working here are always ready to warm you up with spicy collard greens, creamy mac and cheese, crispy catfish sandwiches, and that juicy fried chicken that just might be the city’s best—and might even call you “baby” in the process. The space is pretty bare bones with just a few tables, but the food and hospitality inside are pure southern comfort.