The food is good, if not one of the best spots for brunch in town! They have a great menu, lots of great salads, best chicken and waffles in town, amazing Benedicts, and a very interesting take on the Ruben sandwich. Just to name a few of my favorites. read more

Very tasty corn beef hash and a dirty chai. Service was fast, and friendly. I'd come back and recommend to friends.

Unfortunately there's a longer list of what I didn't like or what what went wrong then what went right on our visit to Tangerine last week, but for some reason I still left with a "want to check out Tangerine again and hope for a better second shot" feeling. (Or maybe I just had the really good coffee after lots of sleep and the two together makes for a forgiving combo). Our Likes: The menu is fresh and fun! The portions are good sized and not overwhelmingly huge. The iced coffee and espresso drinks were fantastic. Loved the presentation of the 3 jams Everyone enjoyed their food, some loved theirs. Our Dislikes: Took FOREVER for a server to come say hello Food took FOOOREEVVVEER (45 mins plus) My Crab Cake Benedict was great...that is until I got half an egg shell underneath one of the eggs. (They did handle this very well though) My friend's steak and eggs were a bit greasy. Surprising that the steak was greasy for a seemingly less greasy breakfast joint. It was very humid and hot indoors (I am assuming the air conditioning was broken??!) Still out of French Presses almost 2 weeks after the other review on here also mentions them not being in stock yet. World Market anyone? Try it. It's different and I like the casual, yet comfortable vibe. Perfect Sunday morning lounging. read more

I've only had terrible experiences here. The service is slow, unprofessional and sometimes even rude. Mediocre food, often late and cold, small portions, forgotten orders and over priced. Keep away. read more

When the food finally showed up (took 45 minutes) I asked the server (very politely I might add) that there must be some mistake, since I had ordered the $14.00 breakfast and the plate she dropped off was sweating from sitting too long, looked like jimmy dean sausage links (size and appearance) and the eggs were clearly not cooked over well (still runny on one side). So I asked that she return to the kitchen and present me something that was worth the outrageous price listed on the menu....sorry if you are going to charge these prices there is NO EXCUSE as to why it comes out looking like DOTS Diner and to boot is luke warm. read more

Was so excited to have a new boutique brunch place in Boulder...too bad the food was only so-so. Took 10 minutes of sitting to even be approached with water or coffee, and the server didn't attempt any reparations when we said our eggs were cooked wrong. My benedict came with not one but TWO pieces of avocado peel in it, alongside gritty potatoes. Overall, pretty disappointing, especially for the price. I've never had a great experience at Arugula either, so I shouldn't have expected much! read more

Really nasty service. They are slow, rude and incompetent. Food arrives cold and the attitude is "take it or leave it.". I'll leave it. Too many great places in boulder for breakfast. No need to line up for abuse here. read more

We thought we would give Tangerine a second chance, we visited this restaurant last year. Then, we had a mediocre meal and service. This past Sunday, we waited for almost an hour to be seated, having to ask the hostess on three separate occasions if we were next, seeing people come and go and empty tables. We finally got seated and waited another 20 minutes for our food. When it arrived we were pretty hungry, and it was pretty bad. Had the eggs benedict with salmon. Salmon was very salty and old, not fresh, the eggs small and the potatoes were small and non existent. I even found hair in my food. We left disgusted and will not return. For the life of me, I cannot see why there is a line for this place. We have eaten in some of the best restaurants across the country. What?? read more

THE STEAK & EGGS!!! Omgggg they are soo good. It's true...CO does have happier cows. Not only is this dish amazing, it has little hidden surprises as you work your way through (caramelized onions & roasted red peppers). I also had an almond milk latte which was delicious. Writing this review is making me hungry...I think I'll go get some more steak & eggs right now! Fantastic restaurant, would recommend to anyone & everyone read more

Tangerine Restaurant - Steak & eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Waited a full 5min. For someone to take our order...2 other nearby tables seated 2-3 min. After us were waited on while the hostess passed us repeatedly & clearly saw we were searching for a waiter. When we decided to leave I asked to speak w/ a Mgr. & was told it would "be a few minutes", told them we'll just leave & put our poor reviews on social media instead (we r new to the area so we will be bad-mouthing this restaurant for years to come.) read more

I was in town and needed a brunch place and Tangerine was where we ended up. Great choice. I had the corned beef hash and eggs. No issues because I wanted scrambled instead of their offering of fried. My friends had a vegetarian dish, seemed to like it although she was not happy that the request to mix the cheese into her scrambled eggs was lost in the translation. Small issue, they just tossed it on top. The Monte Cristo was enjoyed by another and he thought it was spot on. I had a bite. Better than Disneyland's Blue Bayou rendition. We left full and no complaints from me. The coffee pot outside while you wait was a nice touch although a pitcher of water would have been nicer for folks like me that don't like coffee. The waitress more than made up for it when we sat down at our table. Go, and enjoy this lively and uplifting decor. read more

The food here is ok at best. I feel like I want to dine here, but everything is off and the prices are a bad value for the small portions. The coffee is strong but the flavor lacks richness and nuttiness and my gut always hurts and u get intensely shaky after drinking it, I think it's the type of bean. The eggs poached and over easy are cooked ok but seem cheap. The bread is too thick for the sandwich filling and the side portions are tiny, sauces and soups are bland. The food in general seems rushed, soggy when should be crispy and over or under seasoned. The hash used to be good but the portion and quality have shrank. The potato's lack crispy edges and their jam is not flavorful. I've never left super happy, especially after getting the bill and weird oil heartburn. It's not that hard to make breakfast and lunch taste really good. Tangerine is just always off. The wait staff is hit and miss for quality...and definitely consistency. The name and restaurant are cute... read more

I think Tangerine boasts one of the most creative breakfast menus in Boulder and Colorado in general. I'm so tired of seeing all those different skillet selections everywhere else! My two favorite items are the beans, roots, and greens, which I always find to be deliciously savory and full of wonderful vegetables as well as two eggs and of course the fabulous lentils and pancetta. I love that you can book the back room for breakfast groups and it's a great place to hold a breakfast meeting. Courteous, quick service and a festive vibe. Definitely my favorite breakfast joint in town. read more

Bright and cheery spot with very pleasant and attentive staff, Tangerine provided a place to grab a late breakfast while I waited for the sun to burn off the clouds before an October morning hike up the East Ridge Trail. There were plenty of good-sounding options and I settled upon the green lentils and pancetta with two poached eggs ($10), which came out with one very thin slice of pancetta but an abundance of sautéed spinach and pesto. It was quite good. I would have liked my side of breakfast potatoes to have been more on the crispy side, but they were sufficiently jazzed up with the tabletop hot sauce. A small order of fresh squeezed OJ washed it down. I would have liked to finish off with something sweet but I could not find anything appealing among the homemade pastries. I would not hesitate to come here again but I would not necessarily seek Tangerine out, either. It made due for my needs and provided a good carb and protein load to burn off once the clouds dissipated. read more

Tangerine Restaurant - Pancetta, lentils and poached eggs $10 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This place is awesome. The corned beef hash is awesome. The menu is great! I can't wait to try everything.

Like many other reviewers I'm finally fed up enough to write a review. The food is fine. They generally have far too many staff than they need putzing around ignoring the fact that customers want coffee within a reasonable time, for example. People w tangerine shirts just wandering around doing nothing helpful for paying customers. Their service is awful and I hope they read these reviews and make a change. read more

We really enjoyed our holiday morning breakfast - Tangerine is a great new addition to the market. To begin, if you desire huge portions of food for as cheap as possible, do not try this place - head for a pancake house or Village Inn or something like that. Yes, this place is more expensive than the mass-market joints. The food is incredibly fresh, prepared after you order it (oh my, you may have to wait 15 min instead of 5 min!)...we found the portions to be reasonably-sized - we left perfectly satisfied, not stuffed to the gills. We thoroughly enjoyed the chicken & waffles and the crab benedict (GF). The gluten-free choices are many and varied. It is great to have a place doing different, unique and fresh for breakfast. The service was fine - attentive without being bothersome. Coffee and tea were replenished regularly. Yes - we're fans and will be back to try more items off the interesting menu! read more

Tangerine is a great addition to the Boulder brunch scene and you should go! The heavy offerings are what gets me out to brunch on the weekends and what Tangerine does with these types of dishes is superb. My table went for chicken & waffles and steak & eggs, and you really couldn't hope for either to be much better. What could be better? it's their coffee. They're getting good beans from conscious coffees but it was too watered down for my taste. Maybe it was just one-day type of thing, who knows? read more

I was so looking forward to the opening of this restaurant, which is within walking distance of my home. One of our party ordered baked eggs, which came RAW. They sent it back to the kitchen, reheated it, and brought it back STILL RAW. Took it back again. Waited another ten minutes. No genuine apology. No offer to change the order and bring something else. No complimentary bowl of fruit or side of bacon while one person waited - and the rest of our party finished their meal. We spoke to a manager, who said he'd look into it and return immediately - and never did! We also spoke to one of the owners, who also seemed pretty casual and unapologetic. Mistakes get made in a new restaurant, but the lack of concern from the staff means they've lost what would have been a very regular customer. read more

Tangerine used to be one of our favorite places for breakfast or lunch. Not anymore. The wait staff are always friendly and accommodating, but the quality of the food has gone downhill. It was awful. They comped us on our drinks which was nice but even the Sunrise Cocktail was not good. I won't go into what we had, but just say we were very disappointed. Not worth the money anymore. Our food was not fresh at all. I brought home part of the sandwich and I tried it again just to see if I was being too critical and I had to throw it in the garbage disposal. read more

We tried out Tangerine on a quiet Monday morning and really enjoyed our breakfast. The next time we're in Boulder for breakfast, this will be on our list of options to consider. If you or someone you know is avoiding gluten, this is a top notch place to go for breakfast since the majority of their breakfasts are either gluten free to begin with or can be modified to accommodate. I enjoyed a light dish of sauteed asparagus topped with a variety of mushrooms, two poached eggs, and Grana Padano cheese. Our other breakfast was the corned beef hash which came with extremely tender chunks of corned beef. The dish was heavy on the potatoes, but the spices and flavors in the dish were great. I would only recommend this dish if you are hungry or planning on taking some home for leftovers. Tangerine balances their menu well with heavier meals and a nice variety of lighter options that aren't lacking in flavor or originality. On my next visit, I'd like to try the beans and greens (beans, root vegetables, and greens sauteed with eggs) and a blackberry OJ mimosa. That's my kind of breakfast! read more

This restaurant is just okay. The ambience is cute, the restaurant is bright and open, and our service was great. Those are the pluses. The reservation doesn't take reservations for groups under 7, and you can't call ahead to put your name in either. Plan on a hefty wait on a weekend. They provide free coffee while you're waiting, and you can always hit up the bar. We had some bloody marys, and while drinkable, they weren't super impressive. The menu boasts some interesting options, and our table sampled several of them. I had the beans, roots, and greens, and I was hoping on a flavorful, exciting take of some of my favorite ingredients; however, what I primarily felt was disappointed. The other food I sampled was fine, but nothing blew me away. Personally, I didn't feel that the dining experience was worthy of such a long wait. I doubt I'll be back on future trips to Boulder. read more

We always love the food. The gluten free options are endless and delicious. Love the GF English muffin. Breakfast hash is delish. Service can be hit or miss. Outdoor patio is great and dog friendly. The specials sounds yummy but I have yet to try. read more

Wow this place is a total hit-or-miss for people, it looks like. I am thankful for me it was a solid home run. I've been here twice and been totally blown away both times. Once during a medium-busy and once during a super-busy time. The server we had was great. The first time I went I had biscuits with sausage and duck confit gravy. Woah. The biscuits were more of the scone variety, which I prefer, and were fluffy and packed with savory herbs. There was just enough sausage and gravy that my last bite of biscuit mopped up the last little puddle. Nicely done. The home fries are delicious, well cooked and just slightly spicy. The second time I got the chicken and waffles. I lived in the south for a few years and ate at a lot of, um, ethnic diners. They know how to fry chicken. This piece totally held its own: Juicy, crunchy, not overly-breaded, and you could tell they are actually cooking these suckers in a cast iron skillet due to the even doneness and the pure flavors. The waffles were also amazing. I'd highly recommend their breakfast cocktails, but their coffee was just kind of "meh." I would go here every day if I could afford it. read more

Great little breakfast spot in North Boulder. I love their pancakes and they always have a pancake of the week that is awesome. Service has been hit or miss but we keep going back. Waffles and French toast are on point as well, yum! read more

Probably my favorite brunch place in Boulder. The veggie Benedict is perfect, healthful & delicious. Great vegetarian options and gluten free substitutions. read more

OMG FOOD HEAVEN. This place has some of the most delicious and unique breakfast food in Boulder. We had the huevos rancheros, the vegan plate, and the pancake of the day with walnuts, bacon, and a pear butter. DELICIOUS. Our server Amber was phenomenal, so helpful with the menu. Not to mention, the atmosphere is gorgeous, hanging plants and little sculptures everywhere. Definitely will be coming back!!! read more

Typical Boulder place that some how manages to stay in business even though the atmosphere is way better than the actual food. Everything is pretty ordinary. It is great they offer so many gluten free options but their gluten free bread is pretty terrible. There is no longer an excuses for crumbly and gritty gluten free bread with all the awesome options on the market. Please find a new gluten free bread vendor! It is insulting to ask people to pay extra for something so terrible. Today I had the Puttanesca and Polenta. It was covered in unseasoned spinach and leeks. Polenta was ok but nothing special, same with the puttanesca sauce. Poached eggs were almost hard boiled. Everything was under or unseasoned. Even the side of butter was unsalted. I have given this place a few tries and the only thing I have found worth ordering is the chai tea. read more

I really like Tangerine. I really enjoy their menu and I think overall the food is fantastic. I will say I have never been a huge fan of their coffee. Something is just off about it almost like its too acidic. As far as the food goes its good and its consistent. I do agree with some of the other reviews on here in regards to the service. Unlike the food, the service has a tendency to be inconsistent. There are several servers there who are fantastic, one in particular named Rose who is an absolute rock star and frankly carries the place. However, there are others that are not necessarily rude, just not friendly, which I guess is fine because I don't need to be chatted up while eating breakfast. read more

We love to get a good healthy breakfast here. They have a nice patio outside for your dog and they also serve coffee while there is a wait. The serving sizes are not too large I think they are just perfect read more

First time here. We love late brunch on our Sundays. I had the corned beef hash and the bf had the crab Bennie . Both were amazing !! His crab benie is legit crab meat. I like his more than mine. I also had the cappuccino . Great coffee as well. Definitely coming back with guests !!! read more

If you want real quality food for breakfast, there is no place better than Tangerine in Boulder. On weekend mornings it gest busy, but it is worth the wait. read more

I love this place! Every time I visit boulder I stop here for breakfast. I have allergies to eggs and cow dairy, their menu is very accommodating with vegan options. I had the Huevos Rancheros with tempeh and goat cheese. Will be back soon read more

First time coming here. Ordered the crab cake benedict and it came with some hair and eggshells. Hmmm....not very good first impressions. Our waitress was awesooommeee though. The sweetest thing. Only reason I'm giving it a 2 and not a 1. read more

Meh... I'd heard a lot about these guys and have tried it twice now. It's decent. Interesting menu. Some good stuff, but I'm not nuts about it (of course there are almost no good breakfasts in Boulder). Give em a try. You might like it. I'm not nuts about it but it is decent... just nothing special. read more

I really like sneaking out here for breakfast when my husband is going off to cook, lol. My son likes it, too. It has a great gluten-free selection and the menu is creative. I really enjoy the eggs benedict, though I'm not so much a fan of their new locally-sourced English muffins--though I generally like locally sourced items. The staff is really friendly and good at what they do, even though they are always busy. Sometimes there is a wait line, so plan accordingly and don't go when you are starving. read more

Great atmosphere, great food, amazing chai! I've dined here on two occasions. Once with a friend for breakfast and cocktails, and once with family to catch up on life. I enjoyed both experiences. The service is fast, friendly, and very informative. The cocktails are well imagined, and perfect for the mid-morning "light buzz" when you have nowhere to be for the rest of the day. The fresh fruit puree options are an awesome bonus along with any type of cocktail to suit your fancy. When I dined with family I ordered a dirty chai that came out the right balance of strong, and spiced with beautifully decorated foam. My family informed me that the brewed coffee is particularly strong. My father needed cream for his usually black cup. I ordered the Romesco and Polenta with two poached eggs. The polenta was flavorful and nicely textured. The romesco sauce was thick, mild, and complimented every part of the dish. I thought that the multi-grain gluten free bread was very tasty, although I see that other reviewers were not so fond. Unfortunately, for my brother and father their Shrimp Omelettes had very little shrimp, and a heaping glob of spinach in the middle. They refused to mention this to our server, but I got the vibe that she would have taken care of the issue promptly and happily. Yet still, they said nothing... whatever. Overall, I would strongly recommend this place for it's charm, service, and quality selection of unique dishes. Can't wait to go back! read more

One of my favorite breakfast spots! Biggest negative is the wait to get in, but that is because it is good! Don't have a favorite, everything is good. Best to go as early as you can so you can get a table and enjoy! read more

Possibly the worst restaurant in Boulder! From the non-creative mediocre food offerings to the surly staff....you will not miss anything good if you pass on this place. But don't take my word for it, go waste your time and money so you may learn for yourself! read more

Really long wait times and took awhile to get food thereafter. Not a terrible experience, but wouldn't come back.