Must try the monte cristo! It was my first time having the sweet sandwich and I was very impressed with the crunch of the waffle batter. I also really enjoyed the school theme, including old classroom chairs. My aunt and grandmother came along, and both enjoyed the grilled cheese and tomato soup quite a lot. I loved the setting in old town Arvada and will likely come back id visiting the area. read more

I came here for lunch because I was looking a decent French Dip sandwich. This place is awesome for happy hour and drinks on any occasion. The bar area is very cool! The food is still hit or miss. I asked for onion rings, but they don't serve them here. When my sandwich arrived, it had good presentation. I asked for some horseradish, and she stated it's on there. What? Please don't assume I want horseradish with every bite. The sandwich wasn't bad and the fries were good. I wish they would stick with tradition though. On the side with the Ajus. The staff are nice and place is clean. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

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We had a great birthday brunch here! I love the ambiance and the creativity of the menu, as well as reading about the history of the building. We came with two elderly relatives, so dining out can be a challenge sometimes with accessibility. The restaurant was easy for them to navigate and not too loud. Overall good experience and we'll be back next time we're in Arvada. read more

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This was an interesting restaurant. The seating is school bus seats, the menus were inside pee chee folders, and the menu had a school vibe to it. The food was pretty good. Service was good as well. Sweet Potato Tots were pretty good. read more

Wow wow wowwwwww Completely blown away and everything was soo good. Love the ambiance and style of the layout of this location. Ample outdoor seating as well. Food was so good didn't even get a chance to take a picture of it! Will come back and they dessert was to die for! read more

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What a great place to grab a beer! My only experience at this restaurant was a few to several years ago when my friend and I dined here for Sunday brunch (or something like that.) Back then, I really wasn't paying attention as to what they offered. Today, when we stopped here for a quick drink, I realized that their drink menu is/was quite massive especially for beers (tap and cans.) I didn't have any (alcoholic) drink (as I am/was temporarily abstaining from it), my BF, however, had a pint of Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA which I took a super tiny sip of. Whereas I may not be an IPA expert (I can only consume certain IPAs with lower IBUs only), this IPA's haziness was just right where it canceled out the typical IBU level many IPAs have. It truly tasted pleasant to me which shocked me. He later went for a second one and this time, it was a canned Montucky Cold Snaps. I also took a tiny sip out of it and unfortunately, I didn't care for this one as it had a good amount of sweetness which might be coming from one of the ingredients: corn. The (first) Hazy IPA was much more superb in a way that although its bitterness is a lot higher than Montucky, it (Hazy IPA) is/was (overall) much more superior beer than in quality than Montucky. There are other interesting beers (on tap) based on the menu we looked. Once I am out of my abstinence, I would love to come back here for a nice pint of something good. I think I set my eye on "Great Divide Love & Lemon; this sounds very interesting! We were sat at one of the comfortable chairs upstairs where there is its own bar. The bartender that was in charge of the bar was extremely attentive and pleasant to is. read more

School House Kitchen & Libations - Menu for beers on tap - New American Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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I really appreciated the commitment to the history of the building and the retro school theme. I ordered a sloppy Joe, which historically is a not well-liked school menu item (I love the classic) but this was elevated, and even more delicious than the OG. The tables are made out of old gym floors, the drink menus look like scantrons. Very cool. Would like to come back to try some whiskey read more

School House Kitchen & Libations - Menu design - New American Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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Kickin it Old School. This well repurposed building has some old world charm with an elevated trendy menu that keeps with the school house theme. Plenty of indoor space, large bar and fun outdoor seating area with an Old Towne feels. Here is my grade card for for the Bacon-Wrapped Dates and Lunch Lady Sloppy Joe. Culinary Report Card: Bacon-Wrapped Dates These bacon-wrapped dates at School House Kitchen and Bar are the star student of the appetizer menu. Subject: Flavor Composition (A+) It's a classic case of opposites attract--the sweet, chewy date is the quiet, studious kid, while the salty, crispy bacon is the charming, rebellious one. When they finally got paired up with the goat cheese for this group project, the resulting flavor profile was valedictorian material. The balsamic glaze acts like a master's thesis, adding a complex, tangy layer of brilliance that ties the whole concept together. Seriously, this is a lesson in savory-sweet balance. Overall Grade: Dean's List If you skip this appetizer, you're cutting class on the best part of the menu. Don't be tardy--order them immediately. They're what you wish they'd served for lunch duty. Lunch Lady Sloppy Joe: Pop Quiz Review This isn't your average cafeteria food; it's the version that went to culinary school. The seasoned beef and brioche are an A for effort, but the real genius is the Blue Cheese. That sharp, tangy bite is the bold, straight-A student that elevates the whole class. The sweet potato tots are delicious and numerous--they're the overachieving sidekick. The Catch: It gets a B- in structural integrity. Eating it is a mandatory clean-up on Aisle 3. Quiz Grade: A (Dean's List). It's a little messy, but brilliantly executed. Don't cut class on this one. Overall Grade: Summa Cum Laude (High Honors) This isn't your mother's Sloppy Joe; it's the version that went to culinary school and got an MBA. It's a complex, highly satisfying sandwich that respects its heritage while boldly achieving new, delicious heights. Highly recommended field trip for your tastebuds. read more

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School House nails the concept of bringing back childhood lunch menus but with an elevated, adult twist. Enjoy the vibrant downtown scene on the patio, or head inside where the bar and open space make it easy to gather--no "popular table" required. The Monte Cristo is golden, gooey perfection with savory ham and melted cheese hugged by a sweet, crispy batter with a dusting of powdered sugar. A dip-able side of tangy jam and sweet potato tot puffs make it nostalgia reimagined as pure magic. read more

Absolutely Amazing! Such a great atmosphere and the employees were all fantastic! Highly recommend if you're in Olde Town Arvada read more

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Ok, my daughter's boyfriend lives in Arvada and knows I like unique bourbon - he said "You need to go to School House in Arvada". We had time so went and met them there. BANG AMAZING. Troy helped us out the whole night. The food, service and holy crap the drinks / whiskey was just awesome. I gather it is the 3rd largest Whiskey bar after the Stanley Hotel (the Shining - in Estes Park) and Finn's Manor in Denver. Frankly it has to be. The whiskey selection was over the top. They had most of the unicorns including Russell's 15 and Michter 10 (and Pappy's etc). And the cost of the pours was definitely reasonable. Great selection of food too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you Troy! Go Redbirds!!!! read more

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Had another good experience showing someone around Olde Town for the first time and going to School House for lunch! Highly recommend the Wadsworth salad, hold the blue cheese and add either grilled chicken or shrimp. read more

School House Kitchen & Libations - Wadsworth Salad - New American Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Popped in here while exploring Arvada and loved it! the theme being a school was very creative. We sat in their bar section so we were seated right away is it is open seating in that specific section. We ordered their fried pickles, buffalo sandwich and BALT. We were absolutely obsessed with their friend pickles! They come in the shape of a fry and the dipping sauce was insanely good we asked for another one for our main course. The buffalo chicken sandwich was pretty good- came with a lot of blue cheese so if you don't like blue cheese make sure you mention it. However the BALT was very bland with little taste. I'd still come here again just order a different sandwich as they had many options! Cool ambiance and quick service read more

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Love the decor. Seating looks like school desks and the menus are a take on "pee-chee" folders. I know many people won't know what those are. I remember them, so perhaps I am just old! Food is excellent, as is the service. Great for whiskey lovers, as there is a wall of them. Perfect place to take a break from shopping Old Town Arvada. read more

The selection of whiskey is expensive. This is a good spot to go for a drink. Food is ok.

Cool little spot in an area in Arvada with lots of shops and other restaurants. I really enjoyed the ambiance but the food was okay. I had a burger and it was average. I did enjoy the menus and the little things to remind you of the school days. The service is on-point and the server team is very helpful and friendly. Lots of paid and street parking available. On a Friday night we were able to find street parking that was free. read more

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The location is very convenient. I like their lunch and dinner way better than their brunch menu which is limited and just Ok. Beer and drinks selection is good. Service has been great and the bar area is the place to sit! read more

I had lunch at the schoolhouse Kitchen this week for the first time. Old Town Arvada seemed kind of dead & gloomy with closed shops and nearly no people out & about. Two friends joined me and all of us ordered the tomato basil soup which was thick & tasty and just a notch below hot / disappointing! The salad one person ordered was very good and huge even though she got half size. Two of us got Pats Turkey sandwich which was good and had tons of turkey. It came with a cranberry spread which was a very small amount. When I ate the other half of my sandwich for supper there was no cranberry sauce at all. This is one big reason I ordered this sandwich so I was disappointed it was missing. Sometimes I think the kitchen gets busy and forgets that every bite a customer eats is an opportunity to make it special and delicious and a show off your very best effort. A little smear on one side of a sandwich does not make Pats Turkey Sandwich shine Our server, Charlie, was great giving us time to check things out and not rushing us. The building is charming and fun to experience with two retired teachers. It was very chilly in the room which was uncomfortable. I'm glad we went and I may go back when we can sit outside read more

This place was great, I was a little nervous as some reviews seem all over the place but am glad I went. The drinks were solid, the burger was delicious. The atmosphere was very cute. School chairs for seats, pencils in the bar top, beaker glasses. read more

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A fun bar area!! Such cute and fun decorations. The dining area is also nice! Parking is tricky as there's no dedicated lot. The apple chicken salad is a must, along with the sweet potato tots!! The salad is HUGE so a half order is more than plenty. Their burger was also good. Good variety in the menu. read more

School House Kitchen & Libations - Salad, burger and sweet potato tots - New American Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

The female bartender that served us started off our meal with a bad attitude and was pretty rude when I inquired about a specific drink. The food was extremely flavorless, and cold. Sadly, won't be returning after many many years of enjoying this place. I'm not knocking them after one bad experience, I'm just writing the review after I've had enough bad experiences to not return. read more

If you're looking for a place to get drunk and maybe get an appetizer, this is a great spot. The the alcohol selection is awesome. But if you're looking to actually eat dinner or lunch, I would avoid this place at all costs. Everything my wife and I ordered tasted absolutely awful. We didn't even attempt to try to get through the food. read more

Mediocre at best. Bar is the best part of this spot. We got apps before getting our drinks which took 15-20 mins. I ordered poutine with an over medium egg. The frozen fries were drowned in gravy (poutine should have thicker cut fries) and the yolk had absolutely over hard. Buns for the burgers were burnt. Waiter who shall remain nameless, mostly because he didn't say left appetizer plates on the table throughout the entire meal. I understand restaurants get busy but we're talking Wednesday lunch here read more

Food was absolutely delicious! Didn't get a picture of the bacon wrapped dates, because we gobbled them down so quickly. Generally I do not like dates ( texture thing for me), but I figured I'd give them a go since hubby wanted some. I would've gotten a second batch but I wanted to make sure I had my dinner. I ordered the steak frites which were yummy. Hubby got the bake meatloaf which was also delicious. Our server was Steven and they were so attentive and had an amazing vibe to them. Hubby and I sat in the bar library and that was so much fun. Drinks were also very yummy. I had the cantarito and strawberry pineapple punch. Highly recommended read more

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At best the food is adequate. Service is maybe ok. Better service and food is a short walk away. read more

Nestled in Olde Town Arvada on a beautiful string lights laden street Beer selection is a great mix and the food is tasty Our server was very friendly and helpful with beer selections read more

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Food and atmosphere are very enjoyable even w/a packed house. Service was OK. Had 3 cocktails: Sazerac tasted of New Orleans, Under the Bleachers is delicious libation of gin and Blueberry-lemonade, and Rye-Kai for sweeter whiskey combo. Ample portions, crispy brussels sprouts and back-wrapped dates are very tasty. read more

We golf at Indian Tree and someone told us to check out Old Town Arvada. A Sunday night after golf we stopped by for light supper. We were excited to know about Old Town as we are golfing nearby often. This is the first restaurant we chose as we wanted something light and their menu seemed to offer a lot of gluten free and vegetarian options. My husband ordered the Greek salad with salmon and I ordered the Salmon Sandwich. I also ordered a cocktail, the Bus Stop Boulevardier. On the positive side nothing was terrible but there was nothing we want to come back for. Service was good. Overall, just a very average experience. read more

Ordered sandwich asked the relish be substituted with mustard. Came with no mustard. Asked passing waiter for mustard! No return after 10 minutes got up and got the mustard myself. Service slow waitress chit chatting with numerous tables except ours very poor service. Frys small portion. Had to go the bar to get ice as the water was warm. Would not return. read more

The morning started off on a pleasant note when I met a friend for brunch on Sunday, February 1st. We made a reservation to be mindful of the staff and were seated upstairs in a very cute area. Unfortunately, the service did not match the otherwise nice setting. Our server seemed a bit disengaged from the start. We ordered bottomless mimosas, and when it was time for a refill, the same flavor was poured without asking. While we were deciding between brunch and lunch options, no recommendations or guidance were offered even though we were clearly seeking one. After we finished eating, it was difficult to get the server's attention, and she stated she was busy, despite the section appearing manageable and supported. While I truly enjoyed catching up with my friend, the overall service left something to be desired. I completely understand that everyone can have an off day, but in the service industry, small gestures like a friendly demeanor and clear communication make a big difference. This is a place I typically enjoy and hope to continue to visit, which is why I felt it was important to share this feedback in hopes of a better experience in the future. read more

First time and it didn't disappoint! It's a Wednesday night at 6pm and there was no wait for dinner! This spot was popping but this restaurant had so many areas for seating. Service was good. We were greeted very quickly and recieved our food at a fair amount of time! Food -- Meatloaf 3.8/5 -- The mashed potatoes were seasoned well! I didn't really enjoy the apricot ketchup on it as much. Salad w/ Shrimp 4.8/5 -- the salad was a great size and so were the shrimp! The only thing is that the croutons were a bit salty but it pair well with the salad! Overall, I would def come back and try other items off the menu! read more

Showed up at this restaurant along with our daughter while visiting from Florida. It was noon and not too crowded. Our waitress, Ana brought us waters, and explained a few items on the menu and we ordered contingent on one item being gluten free and Ana came back and said it was. My wife and I shared a Ruben sandwich with fries and it was ample enough for us to share. Out daughter chose the fried salad with balsamic and chicken on the salad. It came on a tray and it was an interesting service, and she thought it tasted good. Our sandwich was a bit crispy grilled and the fries were just ok. The kitchen took a long time to prepare the food, which knocked down the rating since others that came in after us got their food before we did. read more

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Something has changed... And I love it! The food has improved. Plates and ingredients seem purposeful and in harmony. (BRISKET TACOS = YUM!) Bloody Marys are flavorful, garnished, and don't break the pocket. This place is charming! After a few elementary-level whelmed trips to school house over the last few years , they have graduated to a place where you want to go and study the whisky selection. read more

Good service and food. We had the Monte Carlo sandwich and a salad. Both were very well done. Another family member had the Reuben which he said was "great!" read more

Enjoyed lunch with our bike club after finishing a 20 mile bike ride. There were 11 of us that descended upon School House Kitchen & Libations in Olde Town Arvada. The restaurant/Bar is a 1982 schoolhouse turned into a bistro & saloon. We all enjoyed salads, brisket tacos and pastrami sandwiches; everyone loved their meal. I really liked their grilled chicken School House Salad with a chilled mug of Ska Modus Hoperandi IPA. The waitress' service was impeccable! She took our orders efficiently and split the tickets without us having to ask. Great service, Great restaurant! read more

School House Kitchen & Libations - Bar area - New American Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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We were seated upstairs and outside where the waitress offered to have the patio umbrella opened since it was sunny but made sure to mention what a pain it would be multiple times to which we said yes since the sun was beaming down. Thought it was kind of weird to mention the inconvenience, especially since it was offered. The table ordered the trio which I enjoyed, especially the buffalo chicken dip. I felt there were an appropriate amount of veggies, chips and pita for it. I ordered the grand Cobb salad salad which was good but I didnt like how big the cubes of turkey and ham were. My friend asked the waiter to describe the fries to which he responded "potato" and my friend responded with "shoestring, waffle" etc. I felt like those two experiences with the staff kind of made the meal weird, especially being in the service industry. My partner and other friend didnt get their order as it was described on the menu so that was also another disappointment. Were we able to eat? Yes. Was it a pleasant experience? No. read more

We went for some pre dinner drinks this past weekend. It was a great experience! We sat at the bar and got some drinks. We got: Old fashioned, green tea shot, sazerac, and a couple of non alcoholic drinks. Every drink was well made and tasty! They have over 2,000 whiskeys which is super cool The only food we tried was the queso which was okay. The service was super friendly and attentive for a Saturday busy night. The vibe was so cool. It is model after a school and the details they put into this place are so much fun! Beaks for glasses, year books for menus, tables with the period table, and much more! So fun! read more

School House Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

We met some friends at School house for brunch on a Saturday morning. Let me tell you this place is super fun and cool! If you are questioning where to sit, always choose the bar as it is definitely cool. We ordered a couple bloodies, a brunch old fashioned, and the Irish coffee. All of which were very tasty... We paired our brunch drinks with biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles, the butterfinger french toast, and a dunce cap scramble. Everything was delicious! Honestly I couldn't ask for a better brunch experience. We will be back! read more

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Ok food for night out meeting friends. It's not anything special just a place to go with friends. Food is boring and service is your typical get you in and out quickly. read more

Went for the Arvada St. Patrick's festival. Went to the outside bar for a green beer and paid cash. I was told that they didn't have any coin change but the price was an uneven amount. The waitress didn't give me any change from my purchase because of this. I know it's only a few coins but they probably served a thousand plus people that day so a couple coins for each purchase is just unethical robbery. Will not go back just because of this. Didn't try the food, if you steal my wallet I don't care if you can make a burger. Next time either have change or change the price so it ends up being an even dollar amount. read more