Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink

4.4

147 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
Good for groups

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
https://www.slatedenver.com/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Natalie Thiede

Location
1250 Welton St, Denver, CO 80204
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

Taste the Celebration
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join Us at Teacher’s Lounge Food & Drink, and Toast to the New Year! Event Details: Date: December 31, 2024 Time: 3:00pm-11:00pm Location: Teacher’s Lounge Food & Drink Price: $60 per person Starters Holiday Citrus Salad brassica greens, pistachios, fried goat cheese, oranges, citrus vinaigrette or Lobster Bisque creme fraiche, chives Mains Seared Scallops roasted red pepper risotto, champagne cream, herb salad or 6oz Aspen Ridge Filet harissa heirloom carrots, mushroom & onion broth, crispy potato strings or Butternut Squash Wellington swiss chard, mushroom, cauliflower puree Desserts Chocolate Espresso Opera Cake layered chocolate sponge cake, espresso or Strawberry Pavlova chantilly, prosecco macerated berries

Heirloom Tomato Salad$14.00
arugula, burrata, watermelon, almonds, crispy shallots, balsamic fig vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$14.00
little gem, cotija, green chile crumb, caesar dressing
Lemongrass Chicken Soup$10.00
shredded chicken, cilantro, lime, mushroom, cabbage, rice
Baked Camembert$19.00
Red Camper cherry fig mostarda, crispy prosciutto, grilled sourdough
Famers Market Hummus$10.00
grilled pita, watermelon radish, carrot, cucumber, garlic chili crunch
Goat Cheese Ball$14.00
honey goat cheese, almond + apricot crust, crackers, crostini
Bison Meatloaf Bites$12.00
dijonnaise, tomato relish, candied jalapeno
Elote Fries$12.00
Cilantro, cotija, lime, roasted corn, sriracha crema, queso fresco
Quesabirria Tacos $18.00
Chile-braised bison, queso mixto, consommé
Bow and Arrow Cornbread$8.00
served with honey butter

Mains

chicken avocado chop salad$24.00
roasted chicken, bacon, corn, fennel, radish, tomato, date, almond, goat cheese, white balsamic
Braised Lamb French Dip$18.00
baguette, caramelized onion, creamy horseradish, havarti, jus, house chips
Old School Burger$19.00
Aspen Ridge patty, cheddar, tomato, aoili, house pickles, brioche, fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich$20.00
fennel + cabbage slaw, hot honey, harissa aoili, house pickles, fries
Steak Frites$32.00
10 oz flatiron, mulled wine reduction, mushroom, balsamic + caramelized shallot butter
Roasted Chicken Thighs$22.00
Parmesan polenta, harvest vegetable ragout
Verlasso Salmon$30.00
horseradish & dill yogurt, couscous, cucumber, fennel, watermelon radish, champagne vinegar
Pumpkin Campanelle$18.00
pumpkin ricotta cream, sage + candied pecan crumble, toasted pepitas, Parmesan

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink offers a unique dining experience in a "cool" and "quiet" location. Guests appreciate the "delicious" food and "great" service, with standout dishes like elote fries and chili honey chicken thighs. While some reported service delays, the ambiance and attention to detail in the decor remain highlights.

147 Reviews

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Sam
Denver
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was just okay. Nothing special. Service was really good.
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Brooke
Denver
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good spot for a big group, inside a hotel, good food and descent service
Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that our spot worked well for your group and that you enjoyed the food. We appreciate your feedback on the service and will continue to work on making every experience top-notch. Hope to see you again soon!
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Amy
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This is a hotel lobby. It is not a restaurant. If you are looking for a dining experience - this is not it.
Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback and understand that our space may not offer the traditional dining experience you were expecting. Our goal is to provide a unique, relaxed atmosphere for our guests in our restaurant around the corner from our main lobby, and we're sorry if it didn’t meet your expectations. We hope you'll consider visiting us again for a more enjoyable experience!
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Paul
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great place, loved the lamb French dip and avocado chicken Cobb
Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on December 11, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the lamb French dip and avocado chicken Cobb. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious dishes soon!
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Martin
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place nearby to DCPA. Staff was terrific and food tasty.
Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on December 11, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed our convenient location near the DCPA and had a great experience with both our staff and food. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon!
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Laura
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
DO NOT EAT HERE for Thanksgiving or any holiday function. My husband and I ate here for our Thanksgiving meal and we were very disappointed with the food and service we received. Our chicken pot pie soup was cold as well as our turkey and gravy entree. The only meal we received that was warm was our dessert that we ordered to go because it took 30 minutes for it to be prepared. Our waitress recognized the service we received and did comp our drinks. If you really want a nice, quality, holiday dinner, do not eat here.
Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on December 4, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the experience you had during your Thanksgiving meal. We deeply regret that the food and service didn’t meet your expectations. This is certainly not the standard we strive for, especially on such an important holiday. We're grateful that your waitress took steps to make things right by comping your drinks, but we understand that it didn't make up for the overall experience. We take your comments seriously and will be addressing these issues with our team to ensure improvements are made. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.
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Brayden
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Chicken and waffles are awesome! Top shelf service.
Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on November 29, 2024
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad you loved the chicken and waffles, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more great meals and top-notch service!
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Ryan
VIP
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and so were the cocktails! The little details that show how the space was once a school are exciting, from the menus to the names of the cocktails to the fact that they retained so many classic components of the school make the space really exciting!
Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on November 29, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and cocktails, and we're so glad you appreciated the unique details that celebrate the building's history. It's great to know that the nostalgic touches added to your experience. We hope to welcome you back soon to enjoy more of what makes our space so special!
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Ingrid
VIP
Denver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Located in the old “Emily Griffith School“ building which is now the Slate Hotel. Breakfast was excellent!
Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on November 20, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad the restaurant was a pleasant surprise and that you enjoyed your breakfast. The historic "Emily Griffith School" building, now home to the Slate Hotel, really adds a special touch to the experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal!
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Colleen
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great service for our group! A great space.
Teachers’ Lounge Food + DrinkResponded on November 20, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that the service for your group was excellent and that you enjoyed the space. We hope to host you again soon for another great 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 4.4 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 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

Website
https://www.slatedenver.com/dining
Phone number
(720) 722-7035

Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Taste the Celebration

Menu

Small Plates

Heirloom Tomato Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$14.00

Lemongrass Chicken Soup$10.00

Baked Camembert$19.00

Famers Market Hummus$10.00

Goat Cheese Ball$14.00

Bison Meatloaf Bites$12.00

Elote Fries$12.00

Quesabirria Tacos $18.00

Bow and Arrow Cornbread$8.00

Mains

chicken avocado chop salad$24.00

Braised Lamb French Dip$18.00

Old School Burger$19.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$20.00

Steak Frites$32.00

Roasted Chicken Thighs$22.00

Verlasso Salmon$30.00

Pumpkin Campanelle$18.00

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink restaurant rated?

Is Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information