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The Nickel, Denver, CO

The Nickel

4.4 (1216)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1100 Fourteenth Street, Denver, CO 80202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
Located within Denver’s historic Tramway Building, originally opened in 1911, The Nickel pays homage to the space that was once used to collect fare from customers riding its resident streetcars: a nickel. Just as the building in which The Nickel is housed has a storied past, the dishes found on the menu at The Nickel all have a story. We proudly serve menus that incorporate the highest quality ingredients from farmers, ranchers, distillers and craft producers, and is comprised of dishes that are easily recognizable and feel simple, but eat complex.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 889-2128
  • Website
    https://www.thenickeldenver.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jordan Aldrich
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy a dining experience unlike the rest in the heart of Downtown Denver’s Theatre District, with menus that incorporate the highest quality ingredients. We have a wide selection of spaces for private dining and celebrations. Please contact our private dining and event coordinator at 303-228-2131.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Tremblay: (303) 228-2131
  • Location
    1100 Fourteenth Street, Denver, CO 80202
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    14th and Arapahoe Street
  • Parking details
    We validate parking through the Hotel Teatro for $10 per vehicle.
  • Public transit
    Travel by Denver's convenient RTD Lightrail and take the H or D line to the 'Theatre District - Convention Center' stop. From there, walk three blocks North, past the Performing Arts Center to our entrance on the West side of 14th Street, between Arapahoe & Lawrence streets.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

The Nickel's menu was last updated on 6/7/2025.

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What 1,216 people are saying

The Nickel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Nickel offers a "great location" for pre-theater dining with its charming atmosphere. Diners praise the "fantastic burger," "delicious mushroom risotto," and "wonderful service" from servers like Jake and Rachel. While some brunch options were limited, and a few issues with reservations occurred, most experiences are "amazing" and noteworthy.
1,216 Reviews

  1. Valerie

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Morgan was our server. She has been wonderful each time we’ve been at The Nickel. Food was slow getting to us after we ordered, but everything tasted great and was warm.

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  2. Deborah

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed in the entree. I ordered chicken…they were sold out. Alternative I ordered was mushroom risotto….it was very unappetizing. Tasted okay but for $32 I expected something more. A ladle of risotto was poured onto a plate with 2 slices of mushrooms in the risotto….it tasted okay bur that is all I can say. Adding a protein to it was quite expensive. Decided to order dessert, brownie with vanilla ice cream. How could I go wrong? I did! Ice cream was delivered melted in a cup. Brownie was delivered separate in a flat microwave pan…not the typical brownie…again disappointed. I have been to the Nickel before and even with a limited menu I expected better quality. Probably will not go again.

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  3. Michael

    Atlanta91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the same waiter (Jake) as the last time we dined here. He was attentive but a new hire a few months ago. More a seasoned veteran this time, he was even better!

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  4. Dave VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The place was very quiet for brunch on Saturday. Friendly but slow service. Bar was closed due to not having a key. Food was tasty. Limited menu.

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  5. Pamella

    Little Rock1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Would definitely go back! Great location. I walked two blocks to the opera house and saw a show!

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  6. Dana

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hi,I enjoy having dinner at Nickel at least ones a month , going after at the Symphony. The food is wonderful , as close as fine dinning as posible.But more then that is the service, which was every time very good, and specialy last time when we had Olivia who was probably the best.Congrats.
    The NickelResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're honored to be part of your Symphony evenings and thrilled to hear Olivia made your last visit extra special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Diane VIP

    Denver / Colorado45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic server, Rachel. We have eaten here many times when staying at the hotel. Makes it very easy. Food is good and all 3courses satisfied.
    The NickelResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you've made The Nickel part of your stays at Hotel Teatro. Delighted to hear Rachel made your experience seamless and that all three courses were satisfying. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Becky VIP

    Central Kentucky7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner at The Nickel in Hotel Teatro. Service was wonderful. Fantastic burger and fries! Mushroom Risotto was delicious!
    The NickelResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Becky! We're so glad you enjoyed your dinner at The Nickel—especially the burger, fries, and mushroom risotto. We truly appreciate your kind words about the service and hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  9. Shannon VIP

    Denver / Colorado8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sadly, the brunch menu is extremely limited, especially if you are not interested in breakfast food. And, the food was lukewarm and sub par. In particular, I ordered the kale caesar and the lettuce was wilted to the point I didn't eat any of it. We also ordered a burger that was very fatty and left my daughter and I both not feeling super great that evening or the next day. I wanted to love this place as it's so convenient to the theater and so cute!
    The NickelResponded on May 24, 2025
    Hi Shannon, Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear the food didn’t meet expectations — especially the kale Caesar and burger. That’s not the experience we want for our guests. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back. Our brunch menu changes seasonally, and we’re always working to improve. Hopefully we can give you a visit that matches the charm and convenience you were hoping for. Best, The Nickel Team

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  10. James VIP

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always enjoy dinner at The Nickel when I am going to the Performing Arts Complex.
    The NickelResponded on May 24, 2025
    Hey James, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy your dinners at The Nickel when you're visiting the Performing Arts Complex. We always strive to provide top-notch service and delicious food. Your feedback is valuable to us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Nickel Team

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FAQs

The Nickel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 889-2128.

The Nickel is rated 4.4 stars by 1216 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Nickel

1100 Fourteenth Street, Denver, CO 80202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    14th and Arapahoe Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Continental
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We validate parking through the Hotel Teatro for $10 per vehicle.
  • Public transit
    Travel by Denver's convenient RTD Lightrail and take the H or D line to the 'Theatre District - Convention Center' stop. From there, walk three blocks North, past the Performing Arts Center to our entrance on the West side of 14th Street, between Arapahoe & Lawrence streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jordan Aldrich
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thenickeldenver.com/
  • Phone number
    (720) 889-2128
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy a dining experience unlike the rest in the heart of Downtown Denver’s Theatre District, with menus that incorporate the highest quality ingredients. We have a wide selection of spaces for private dining and celebrations. Please contact our private dining and event coordinator at 303-228-2131.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Tremblay: (303) 228-2131
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