It’s the six-ounce cappuccino, ten-ounce latte. And it’s not the sixteen-ounce, twenty-ounce style of coffee. We have all the flavorings, just like a coffee shop and we have quality espresso machines-it’s the real thing. You love your coffee program … why?ĪS: We have a full-on coffee shop experience with well-trained baristas-soy milk, oat milk, almond milk. Plus, Coloradans like TexMex so I have that twist in there and then the healthy twist.īMag: Let’s talk coffee. My background is European Mediterranean-Italian, Spanish, French food. We included classic foods, like the Monte Cristo-sometimes an older couple will come in and say, “I haven’t seen a Monte Cristo in thirty years.” I was just having fun with it when I initially wrote the menu. Where does that taste inspiration come from?ĪS: Yeah, we tried to up-level your typical American brunch. A traditional breakfast that you take to a different level. Tangerine’s BLT BenedictīMag: Your menu, to me, feels like down-home favorites with a twist. And then we’re a little more innovative, a little more creative than the average breakfast place as well. You can eat a big meal here and still leave feeling light and normal, if you will. We use organic unbleached flour everywhere. We use certain practices which are healthier. And we offer multiple versions of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free items. So, hanging out outside eating brunch is feasible many months of the year.īMag: What makes Tangerine different from other breakfast restaurants in Boulder County?ĪS: I think we have more vegetables, more fresh items than the typical breakfast place. And then, of course, we have great weather. You’re getting a fresh plate of beautiful food and you’re only spending fifteen dollars or less. We’re not like a late-night city-if you go to Manhattan or San Francisco, people dine up until eleven p.m. The Longmont location is currently closed, but Schuler plans to reopen when COVID-19 restrictions lift.īMag: What do you think it is about brunch that Coloradans seem to gravitate towards?ĪS: It’s just a culture. Note: This interview has been shortened and edited for clarity. And let’s not forget, they serve lunch, too!Ĭhef/proprietor/founder Alec Schuler dishes on his restaurants’ successes and how they are navigating a COVID world. You know right then, dining is something special here, whether you pop in for a mid-week nosh or bring the family for a celebratory Sunday brunch.
From the moment you cross the threshold into any location, the sunny, cheerful décor is second only to the bright smiles and disposition of the friendly staff. But the heart and soul of this Boulder County restaurant trio is the magic behind its success. With its beautiful branding and top-notch décor, Tangerine may appear to be a Starbucks-caliber chain. We’re running light with our staff, but I believe it’s all looking positive,” Schuyler said.Tangerine's chicken and waffles Tangerine puts a twist on traditional breakfast By Heather Shoning “We’ve trimmed all our sails, as it were, and tightened up our crew. Schuyler was upbeat about the future of the location. The restaurant will be open Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m. “The expanded seating will be really great.” “We’re slated to get a few of the parklets starting at the end of the month,” Schuyler said. Schuyler was hopeful though, as Longmont adopted the parklets that were popularized by nearby Louisville. “We could fit four tables before, but only two with social distancing.” Boulder County’s current Modified Level Blue status for COVID allows for restaurants to operate at 100% capacity so long as parties can maintain six feet of social distancing. Part of the initial reason for closing Tangerine’s Longmont restaurant was due to capacity restrictions and size. “We hadn’t even opened a year in Longmont before the pandemic started, it was really a kick in the pants,” Schuyler said. Schuyler kept the Boulder and Lafayette locations open in the interim, but was glad that the third location could open its doors once more. Tangerine Longmont closed its doors indefinitely in July of 2020, citing uncertainty, slower sales, capacity restrictions and exhaustion of the funds from the Paycheck Protection loan. “I’ve opened this location three times now, hopefully this is it.” Hopefully the pandemic is over and we can keep moving forward,” Justin Medlin, manager at the Longmont location, said. “It’s great, it feels awesome,” Tangerine’s owner Alec Schuyler said. The brunch-lunch restaurant opened today for their first service in nearly a year. Tangerine’s Longmont location is ready to come out of hibernation.
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