Chook

The company I work for just had our Holiday party this last Friday. We worked with Abby and enjoyed every bit of the experience. She was very timely and responsive as well as was able to work with a switch we added a few days earlier to bump our pick up time. I wish I had photos of the food but sadly the crew ate it all too quickly. The meal included chicken, salad, mixed veggies, mac and cheese, salad and a mix of sauces. We did an extra tray of Mac and cheese and a dessert tray add-on. (Do not skip the desserts... ABSOLUELTY AMAZING, my favorite is the s'mores). The catering was equipt with serving utensils, plates, and plenty of food for 16 of us. Thank you so much Abby and Chook team, Humanitix will be back I'm sure!

Needed somewhere to eat and my hubby and I decided to get something different besides sushi or pizza so we got rotisserie chicken but the chickens different since they stopped using the charcoal fire rotisserie that gave the chicken a smoked taste. My veggies were room temperature- could have been hot. Now the wedges are delicious but not a big fan of the ketchup they make in house.It was nice to have them bring our order to us. So I like that about the service. Sad they were out of the chicken salad this time. But if you love wedge potatoes this is a great spot to get them and have a side salad!

High quality ingredients, kind of expensive, and thoroughly average (at best) flavors.Located in a nice part of town with little to no diversity, I was hoping against hope that this would deliver something beyond generic, upper-middle class white people food (forgive my racism and stereotyping). The nice thing about a restaurant in this area is that it is presented nicely, with a high standard of cleanliness, and kind staff.The chicken is reminiscent of Costco rotisserie chicken. Flavors did not really penetrate the meat in any way, and the seasoning is quite tame. The cook on the chicken was also not great. I want the chicken skin and fat to be really roasted, and the chicken meat to be moist and tender. The chicken meat was somewhat moist, but it didn't really come apart that easily, and the skin and fat were just sad and flabby. Maybe it's not fair that I'm comparing this rotisserie chicken to my favorite rotisserie chicken of all time (shout out to Red Rock Canyon Grill in Kansas and Oklahoma), but I can't help it. The chicken comes with a couple sauces, so we went with chimichurri and piri piri. Both sauces were so bland. It was like the sauces were gentrified or something. Flavors were not loud, bright, and popping. Instead, the sauce flavors were muddled and sad and muted.The mashed potatoes were disaster. My kids did NOT enjoy it. Hardly seasoned, and almost overdone to that gummy texture. We're going to try to save it later with plenty of butter and salt, but that might not work. The Mac and cheese was good. The roasted veggies were decent. The green goddess salad was terrible. Each individual ingredient of the salad, on its own, tasted nice and fresh. But when combined with that dressing, it tasted pretty bad. Maybe it's the dressing? Or the seasoned chickpeas? Hard to say.If I were forced to eat here again, I might try Greek salad (because I don't think you can mess up Greek salad), and I would probably just get roasted veggies and mac and cheese.

Today, I discovered a little Australia in Denver. I started seeing this restaurant pop up in several parts of Denver in the last several years. My curiosity got tickled each time passed by the Pearl Street location more than a handful of times. As much as I wanted to know badly as to what kind of food they served, I walked past by it as if I didn't have the guts to spontaneously pop in and dine. I don't know why I had kept bypassing it until today. Luckily however, I was able to muster up the courage I needed to try it for the first time at their Orchard location (it's their newest location I believe) as I had some business I needed to take care of in the same shopping center where the restaurant is located. Glad I did. This place focuses on "clean eating". Chook apparently is an Aussie lingo and it means chicken. It's a rotisserie chicken place that sells affordability but with class. They truly care about our bodies so what goes into their cooking is a big deal to them. This all resonates with me. Alex Seidel, the guy who is responsible for the creation of this restaurant chain also owns none other than Fruition and Mercantile Dining & Provisions. I had no clue. The time was around 4:30pm on a beautiful September day (Monday). A bit early for dinner. For me, it was a super late lunch and early dinner combined. I wanted some quality protein to satisfy my hunger. As I was checking out this place on Yelp, I simply could think of anything else than this. I knew I came to the right place once I was inside the restaurant. A very clean entrance leads to the ordering counter but before I got there I took the time to take some photos of the decorations and wall art. No rush/no hurry; I was pretty much the only customer. A young man friendlily greeted me (Derrick per the receipt.) He made a quick recommendation as I told him I was looking for the best/signature dish. He said to get the Chook for You, a plate of quarter chicken and a side. He then asked me if I wanted the white or dark meat. As my first meal at this restaurant, I simply couldn't think of anything other than the traditional white chicken. For the side, I chose the Smashed Cucumbers. I wanted a bit more on top of the combo plate. I hence got me the very popular Mac and Cheese. At that moment I simply couldn't wait to go home and experience my very first chicken from Chook. Chook does know how to perfectly cook chicken. The meat was well seasoned and yet it wasn't salty at all. The moisture level was consistent throughout the quarter meat. The Smashed Cucumber was another bomb. It resembles the Japanese "sunomono" so it's a bit sweet with a little bit of tanginess. Perfectly smashed to the point where cucumber pieces were not too soggy. Mac and Cheese was equally delicious. Again, not salty; not too cheesy. Not that I eat a lot of mac and cheese but I may have to say that this may be one of the best Mac and Cheese I've had in the past (if it's not the best.) There are other items on the menu that simply didn't escape my notice. I will have to go back and try it at a later time. Chook is solid. It's a fast casual restaurant where you are not breaking the bank but the quality is guaranteed. There are other eateries that serve rotisserie chicken but Chook truly shook me. For this reason, I am expressing my sincere gratitude for today's exceptional to-go experience. Enjoyed it!

Hey Denver. Remember Chook Chicken?It been a while for me. Probably you too. But it's like seeing a good friend after a while. You just reconnect easily! I went to their first opening in Denver back in 20I8? I remember back then how good their chicken was. I went a few more times and life happened. Their chicken is seasoned well, and cooked on a rotisserie. Their sides-OMG-how I missed everything! Their sides are amazing! We had the Mac & cheese and charred mixed veggies. You might end up liking this veggie side even if you're not a veggie loving person. There's a crunch in every bite because it's cooked on a grill. It's just delicious! The Mac & Cheese is just right. It should come with a warning! They only use wholesome, pure ingredients. Not a single additive or preservative. Oh and the salad. It's a revelation! Beets and Berries. Only uses Colorado raised Chooks. This location is much bigger than the Denver location. I'm so happy they're still around and still serve delicious food!All this is Alex Seidel's idea! He came up with the entire menu!Oh and they care. By giving back 1% of their sale to the community! Chook means chicken in Aussie lingo. This a fast casual I can put my back into. Reasonable prices, healthy and local!Featured:Chook for two Half chicken ( you can choose dark or white meat. We did ) Includes choices of two sauce. (We chose Piri- Piri and chimichuri).Shareable sides is the Charred mixed veggies. Carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, lemon tahini, cashew dukkah V/GF.MAC & cheese Orrecchiette, white cheddar, bread crumbsBeets and Berries-spiced nuts, grilled gold beets, greens, berries, dried cherries, balsamic onions, parm, balsamic vinaigrette.Friendly staff that's eager to extend their help!

Cut up the chicken! We had to wrestle that rascal to the table tosaw off the wing and leg quarter. I know, first world problem.... But it was very tender and tasty. Also had a chop salad, mashers and gravy (Mama's) and Mac and Cheese. I've gotta say the Mac and Cheese was fabulous, especially the macaroni ... cooked perfectly. Had 2 sauces: BBQ and chimichuri (sp?). Most store traffic appeared to be takeout. Very industrial feel, order at the front and they bring it out. It appeared we were supposed to bus our own table ... so why tip? Anyway, large portions with take home boxes. Good enough to try again.

Absolutely loved this rotisserie chicken spot! The chicken was perfectly seasoned and juicy, that left me wanting more. Their sides were just as impressive--flavorful, fresh, and paired so well with the main dish. The cucumber salad is my favorite side to go with. The drink selection was great too, with options that complemented the meal perfectly. The service is great. Very friendly staff. They've got an outdoor patio and plenty of sitting inside of the restaurant. A fantastic place for a satisfying and flavorful meal!

I love restaurants that make it easy to order for a family dinner. This place fits that bill where can order for an individual, for two or for for a family of four. We ordered a family meal. The chicken was pretty tasty but weren't a fan of the sides we picked the slaw was very bitter and maybe just something was off with the dressing but it wasn't very appetizing and mashed potatoes were nothing special. The other thing that took some stars away from me was the price. It felt overpriced for what we received.

Loved our lunch at Chook! The chicken here is always consistently good, and I love the mashed potatoes and sauces they have. I don't think the mashed potatoes are real potatoes however, because they didn't reheat like real potato mashed potatoes should. Also the rolls were just meh, and the green goddess salad was also just ok. Most things are great here but some of the sides don't hold up. Nicest employees ever though and super clean and nice space. Will definitely be back!

Decided on ordering Chook for family celebration dinner. Very pleased with everything I ordered via online the family meal in hopes of being able to feed 6. Pleasantly surprised two chickens, two salads, two cucumbers, two mixed veggies, two potato wedges, two rolls and coleslaw! Asked for any gluten, dairy or egg to please be put aside due to allergies and they went above and beyond with making sure the order was complete and easy to separate different items.I am celiac and was able to enjoy everything ordered minus the rolls. Made a wonderful dinner spread for the family. Thank you Chook for being able to share a delicious and delightful meal!Until next time