> Chef and proprietor Alec Schuler brought his acclaimed breakfast and brunch concept to Lafayette in February 2018, opening Tangerine's second location at 300 S Public Rd after founding the original Boulder restaurant in 2011. A graduate of Manhattan's Natural Gourmet Institute, Schuler transitioned from fine dining (his Italian restaurant Arugula) to creating health-conscious, innovative dishes inspired by his extensive travels through Mediterranean regions including Italy, France, and Spain. What distinguishes Tangerine is their unwavering commitment to natural quality ingredients and scratch preparation: they use extra virgin olive oil as their primary cooking oil, employ unbleached organic flours, avoid GMO products, and prepare nearly everything in-house except for select cheeses, breads, and meats. Operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm and weekends until 2:00 pm, Tangerine offers diverse vegetarian and vegan selections alongside Mediterranean-inspired American brunch fare. Their philosophy of healthy eating without sacrifice—using solar-evaporated Pacific sea salt and featuring fresh products throughout the menu—has built a loyal following across three Colorado locations, with pickup and delivery available through their online ordering system.