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Restaurants in LoDo

Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink

4.3
182 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

One of 40 restaurants we've tracked near LoDo.

Things to Know

Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink is an upscale restaurant and cocktail bar housed inside the historic Slate Hotel (a converted school building) known for its beautifully crafted drinks, generous brunch plates, and converted-classroom private dining spaces.

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional service, creative cocktails, and carefully prepared food that justifies the higher price point, making it worth visiting for a special occasion or upscale brunch.

  • ✓Top-notch, attentive service that goes above and beyond—staff even helped expedite orders for time-crunched guests
  • ✓Beautifully crafted, flavorful cocktails that feel intentional and well-balanced
  • ✓Generous portion sizes with restaurant-quality execution
  • ✓Stunning historic atmosphere inside the converted Emily Griffith Opportunity School building with thoughtful design and actual classrooms converted to private dining spaces
  • ✓Live music on Fridays and trivia nights on Thursdays add to the lively vibe
  • ⚠Prices are on the higher side—reviewers noted the meal is worth it but understand it's a splurge
  • ⚠Parking validation recommended—street parking near the convention center can cost $30 for valet or car wash fees, though the restaurant offers complimentary valet and a front parking lot

How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.

Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • —Chicken & Waffles Benedict
  • —Burrata and toast with fig mostarda
  • —Purple Mirage cocktail (rum, pineapple, coconut cream, allspice, ube, lime)
  • —Steak frites
  • —Caesar salad with salmon

Things To Do Nearby

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SuLeYkA

a month ago

The atmosphere is great, with live music 🎶 on Fridays and trivia 🤓 nights on Thursdays, which makes it feel fun and dynamic. Such a vibe ✨️The space is absolutely beautiful spacious, thoughtfully designed, and even actual classrooms have been converted to mini conference rooms, which makes it perfect for everything from a casual night out to hosting something more intentional. Drinks 🍸 🍹 were terrific! Beautifully put together and so flavorful 😋 We ordered appetizers and drinks, and everything was delicious. Honestly, just seeing the hardy generous portioned plates coming out to the tables next to us had me planning my next visit. I can’t wait to go back and try more from the menu. Parking was easy when I arrived but now I know why...don't park across from the convention center unless you're ready to dish out $30 bucks for a car wash 🫧🧼 There's Valet and a parking lot available up front. Staff was kind, friendly, and upbeat the entire time. Highly recommend 😌 this place is definitely worth checking out!

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Uchizi Phakati

a month ago

Absolutely loved this brunch spot. We had the mimosas, a martini, and the chicken & waffles Benedict; everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. The flavors were on point, and the portions were great. The service was top notch from start to finish, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We’ll definitely be back again in the future!

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Bora Lee

3 months ago

Fun fact, the slate hotel used to be Emily Griffith opportunity school. It was so fun to visit as a teacher. The lounge is INSIDE the slate hotel. Service was phenomenal. Very kind waiter! We were on a time crunch, we wanted to order apps and head back for the Nutcracker. The waiter understood, helped us get our order as quickly as possible, and helped us to pay ahead of time so we can save time! He also took great photos of us! I got the burrata and toast. The fig mostarda is the best part! I also ordered the purple mirage. It was rum, pineapple, coconut cream, all spice, ube, and lime. It was tropical, but not overwhelmingly sweet or gross.

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Jessica Hodges

3 months ago

For my short trip to Denver, this was the BEST place we ate. First the sat our large party of 10 with no issues. The server was fantastic, the drinks and food delicious in the atmosphere… Amazing. This restaurant is located in the hotel The Slate. Which is in an old school brick building. It has the perfect mix between the historical place, same basic structure brick work and then also a modern flare that feels very warm and inviting. Highly recommend!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink worth it in LoDo?

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional service, creative cocktails, and carefully prepared food that justifies the higher price point, making it worth visiting for a special occasion or upscale brunch. Known for: historic school building meets modern cocktails.

What should I order at Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink?

Popular choices at Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink include Chicken & Waffles Benedict, Burrata and toast with fig mostarda, Purple Mirage cocktail (rum, pineapple, coconut cream, allspice, ube, lime), Steak frites, Caesar salad with salmon.

What do visitors love about Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink?

Top-notch, attentive service that goes above and beyond—staff even helped expedite orders for time-crunched guests Beautifully crafted, flavorful cocktails that feel intentional and well-balanced Generous portion sizes with restaurant-quality execution Stunning historic atmosphere inside the converted Emily Griffith Opportunity School building with thoughtful design and actual classrooms converted to private dining spaces Live music on Fridays and trivia nights on Thursdays add to the lively vibe

Is there anything to know before visiting Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink?

Prices are on the higher side—reviewers noted the meal is worth it but understand it's a splurge Parking validation recommended—street parking near the convention center can cost $30 for valet or car wash fees, though the restaurant offers complimentary valet and a front parking lot

How expensive is Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink?

Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink is moderately priced, with a 4.3-star rating from 182 Google reviews.

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