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Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink, Denver, CO

Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink

4.3
4.3
169 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
Located in the center of the former Emily Griffith Campus, and just past the lobby of the Slate Hotel by Hilton Tapestry, Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink offers touches of modern elegance in a relaxed and comfortable historic setting. Experience warm, approachable service and a contemporary take on classic dishes, along with bright cocktails, old-school wines, and local brews. Teachers' Lounge also offers an array of relaxing lounge and hotel patio seating to fit any occasion.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 722-7035
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Natalie Thiede
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Restaurant Week

    $45.00 per person

    Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025
    3 Courses at $45 Per Person Additional $35 for the Three-course Wine Pairing One Selection Per Course Starters Pea & Mushroom Toast goat cheese, lemon poppyseed Shrimp Cocktail gin spiked cocktail sauce, harissa aioli Mains Colorado Striped Bass confit fennel, marinated cherry tomatoes, chimichurri, smashed fingerling potatoes 6oz Petite Filet bacon onion jam, whipped potatoes, heirloom carrots, fried garlic Grilled Harissa Eggplant garlic yogurt, couscous, tomato, feta, herb salad Desserts Chocolate Espresso Dome Cake dark chocolate espresso mousse, chocolate glaze, espresso beans Key Lime Panna Cotta graham cracker streusel, brown sugar

What 169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink offers a unique dining experience in a converted school setting, praised for its "amazing ambiance" and "delicious food." The attentive service, highlighted by standout servers like Katie, enhances the experience. However, the "slow service" and "limited menu" may affect some visits. Ideal for pre-show dining with a cool theme.

169 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food for a great price. Enjoyed it thoroughly before going to Convention Center.

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  2. Terri VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a hidden gem in the city! This cool restaurant is in the old Emily Griffith Opportunity School that was built in the early 1900's. It's been converted into a hotel called Slate. I love the ambience and the meshing of old and new. I can still see remnants of the old school but with a modern vibe now. The food was awesome, and our wait staff was so friendly. Love this place! We'll be back.

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  3. Kendi

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Went for restaurant week and everything was amazing! Service was great as usual! We stayed overnight at the Slate hotel and had breakfast the next morning! YUMMY! WONDERFUL restaurant and hotel!

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  4. Christa VIP

    Denver35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always good here, but in the past, the service/timing has been pretty slow. Last night was very good. Our waiter was professional, prompt, efficient and friendly. Thanks!
    Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy our food and had a wonderful experience during your recent visit. We truly value your patience and understanding regarding our previous service/timing. We're committed to continuous improvement and are thrilled that our waiter provided you with professional, prompt, efficient, and friendly service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great dining experience.

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  5. Mary VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was quite good, the service friendly and mostly timely. Would return...

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  6. KayshaG VIP

    Denver8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service with friendly staff and the food was amazing! Best steak frites I’ve had’

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  7. William

    Tucson7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and awesome server. Perfect for business meeting.
    Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and had a great experience with our server. We’re happy to be a great spot for business meetings and hope to host you again soon!

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  8. Kylene

    Denver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a lot of food choices and two of the three entrees were fairly bland. Cute idea for a theme but the server seemed to be a little out of it and overall it was just ok.
    Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the food and service didn’t meet your expectations. We truly value your input and will take it into consideration as we work to improve our menu and overall guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience on your next visit.

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  9. Russel

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had great service and the food was really good. The space is in the hotel lobby. The hotel is beautiful. But the restaurant is kind of boring. The furniture is nice but blah.
    Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the service and the food, as well as the beauty of the hotel. We truly appreciate your input about the restaurant’s atmosphere, and we’ll definitely consider it as we continue to enhance the guest experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Jeffery

    Washington DC9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I am giving overall a 3 star. Went for their special valentine dinner and made a reservation a week in advance. Was seated in the bar area right next to a band playing jazz. Normally I would like this but it was too loud to have a conversation with my date. Actually had to turn down my hearing aids! But thankfully that only lasted about 20 minutes, which was the amount of time ( it felt like) for the waiter to even acknowledge us and take our drink order. We both got the special which consisted of a beet and goat cheese appetizer, filet Oscar, and a raspberry mousse for dessert. The app was pretty good if you like beets, the filet was ok, nothing special. It was served with those potatoes sticks you buy in a can. SMH! The dessert was good and the wine pairings were good as well. Love the concept and the history of the place, just overall an average place . The service made it worse imo.
    Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry to hear that your Valentine’s dinner didn’t meet your expectations. We completely understand how important a quiet atmosphere is for a special evening, and we apologize for the noise and the delays in service you experienced. Your feedback about the food and service is valuable to us, and we will certainly work to improve in these areas. We hope you’ll give us another chance in the future to provide a better experience.

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FAQs

Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 722-7035.

Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink is rated 4.3 stars by 169 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink

1250 Welton St, Denver, CO 80204

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Natalie Thiede
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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