Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink

4.3

170 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

21:30

Booked 3 times today

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

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 06:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–23:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Squash & Apple SaladUS$16.00
kale, honey roasted butternut squash, pickled apple, quinoa, goat cheese, candied pecan, cider leek vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$14.00
little gem, cotija, green chile crumb, caesar dressing
Golden Harvest SoupUS$10.00
apple, rutabaga, butternut squash, sweet potato, maple creme fraiche, spiced pepitas
Baked CamembertUS$19.00
Red Camper cherry fig mostarda, crispy prosciutto, grilled sourdough
Famers Market HummusUS$10.00
roasted carrot + feta, grilled pita, cucumber, watermelon radish
Goat Cheese BallUS$14.00
honey goat cheese, almond + apricot crust, crackers, crostini
Bison Meatloaf BitesUS$12.00
dijonnaise, tomato relish, candied jalapeno
Poutine FriesUS$13.00
Rocking W cheese curds, caramelized onion + ale gravy, bacon, scallions
Quesabirria Tacos US$18.00
Chile-braised bison, queso mixto, consommé
House Focaccia US$8.00
hatch chile, cotija

Mains

Chicken Avocado Chop SaladUS$24.00
roasted chicken, bacon, corn, fennel, radish, tomato, date, almond, goat cheese, white balsamic
Braised Lamb French DipUS$22.00
baguette, caramelized onion, creamy horseradish, havarti, jus, house chips
Old School BurgerUS$19.00
Aspen Ridge patty, cheddar, tomato, aioli, house pickles, brioche, fries
Fried Chicken SandwichUS$20.00
fennel + cabbage slaw, hot honey, harissa aoili, house pickles, fries
Steak FritesUS$32.00
10 oz flatiron, mulled wine reduction, mushroom, balsamic + caramelized shallot butter
Roasted Chicken ThighsUS$22.00
parmesan polenta, harvest vegetable ragout
Verlasso SalmonUS$30.00
carrot puree, smoked beet, lentil pilaf, orange gochugaru frizzled leeks
Pumpkin CampanelleUS$18.00
pumpkin ricotta cream, sage + candied pecan crumble, toasted pepitas, parmesan

What 170 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

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

170 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved the food! The staff is wonderful and the space is very comfortable. Highly recommend eating here!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
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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Terri VIP
Denver10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
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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Kendi
Denver12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
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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Christa VIP
Denver35 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
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 on 8 March 2025
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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Mary VIP
Denver4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 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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KayshaG VIP
Denver8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 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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William
Tucson7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 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 27 February 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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Kylene
Denver2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 February 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 27 February 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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Russel
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 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 27 February 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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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 170 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

21:30

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink

1250 Welton St, Denver, CO 80204

Additional information

Area
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 06:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–23:00
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Small Plates

Squash & Apple SaladUS$16.00

Caesar SaladUS$14.00

Golden Harvest SoupUS$10.00

Baked CamembertUS$19.00

Famers Market HummusUS$10.00

Goat Cheese BallUS$14.00

Bison Meatloaf BitesUS$12.00

Poutine FriesUS$13.00

Quesabirria Tacos US$18.00

House Focaccia US$8.00

Mains

Chicken Avocado Chop SaladUS$24.00

Braised Lamb French DipUS$22.00

Old School BurgerUS$19.00

Fried Chicken SandwichUS$20.00

Steak FritesUS$32.00

Roasted Chicken ThighsUS$22.00

Verlasso SalmonUS$30.00

Pumpkin CampanelleUS$18.00

What 170 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 bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

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