Apple Fritter
| Address: | 1901 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA |
| Phone: | +1 650-525-9125 |
| Site: | applefrittereatery.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 6:30AM–3PM 6:30AM–3PM 6:30AM–3PM 6:30AM–3PM 6:30AM–8:30PM 7:30AM–3PM 7:30AM–3PM |
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Jennifer Hudiono
I was brought here by the churro fritter. While perusing yelp for new donut places to visit, I came across Apple Fritter and laid my eyes on the magical food item called the Churro Fritter. I love churros and I love donuts so both together is too good to be true. That was enough for me to head right over here to try it for myself. Plus they also have other magical donut creations and delicious food! I decided to go here for lunch so I can try their sammies and donuts at the same time! I of course had to get the Turkey Cranberry because Im a total sucker for turkey and cranberry sauce (my favorite sandwich combo). It was super tasty. The bread wasnt soggy, it was slightly crisp and the housemade cranberry sauce was tangy and sweet. The sandwich overall was very satisfying and by the time I finished, I was too full to eat any donuts :( so I got some to go. I was lucky enough to get the churro fritter because they dont make those every day. I also got the maple bacon donut and some of their sugar/glazed. THE DONUTS ARE AMAZING. Theyre soft, fluffy, and the perfect amount of sweetness. They dont go too crazy with the sugar which I love! The maple bacon donut was perfection. The bacon piece was thick and crisp and complimented the maple bar so well. The churro fritter didnt really taste like a churro but I did like it. It tasted more like cinnamon sugar and the size of the fritter was hugeeeeeee. The staff here is very friendly and the place is rather small. There are a couple of tables inside and a few outside. I came here on a weekday at lunch it was not too busy but I can imagine it must be crowded on the weekends! They also have a full drinks menu as well to pair with meal/donuts.
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Joe Blaylock
Being allergic to eggs, I dont have much use for conventionally made breakfast foods, pastries and donuts. So the primary reaison detre of this place is inaccessible to me. That said, its got two things I value very highly: an espresso bar, and a reuben. I wont claim this is the best place for a latte or even that their mocha was especially amazing (though the dark mocha, with dark chocolate and a hint of spice, is pretty darn nice). I will claim that they competently execute fancy coffee drinks, and you can get those fancy coffee drinks with lunch items as well as breakfast items. Espresso with my sandwich may be a culinary sin, but its one that makes me very happy. If you like a nice reuben, theyve got one. But try the Dirty Ruby. Its just yumtacular. And so much food! Its probably not worth it to upgrade your chips to fries, because you probably wont have room after youre done with your sandwich. This place is small, and very busy and very crowded. Bring a jacket, theres usually more seating outside.
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Sophia Yuen
There is so much to choose from!!! I definitely have to come back to try lunch/dinner/dessert. I came to here to grab something quick for breakfast. I got the veggie samwich and the turkey and cheese samwich, which were both really good. The bread was fluffy, buttered and the fillings of the sandwiches had good flavor without too much sauces or condiments. I was surprised that i really liked the veggie one considering Im more of a meat-y sandwich person. The sandwiches were actually really simple, but really good. I also got a tealatte which is pretty much tea and milk, but for some reason it was better than I expected. I tried it with black tea and the sister had the oolong and they were both really good. We also go a blueberry donut which was pretty good. I liked the donut part - light and fluffy, but wasnt really into the artificial blueberry frosting on top. Overall, it was a delicious meal. Now that I got breakfast covered, I gotta come back and try the rest.
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Audrey Guo
This place is awesome! They have a wide selection of coffee and donuts, as well as breakfast, burgers, and sandwiches. I tried the brunch-urrito with andouille sausage, and it was a really great blend of flavors! My bf got the Luther burger, which is a burger with a donut as the bun. It was unexpectedly delicious, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves burgers and donuts. Cant wait to be back to try their donuts! There was a bit of a crowd on Sunday around 11, although there were just enough seats for everyone. Its a pretty small interior though, so not sure how this will change as they gain popularity.
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M Wong
Was in the neighborhood and decided to try this cute cafe/restaurant that has such good reviews. Decided to get a ground beef brunch-urrito. I would love to give it really good reviews, but my daughter and I thought it was a bit bland. It felt like it was missing a sauce. I also ordered a mango jasmine smoothie and thought it was a bit bland too. There is limited amount of parking here. I would give this place 3 stars, but since the place is really cute with all the decorations and the people who work there are really nice, Ill bump it up another .5 to a total of 3.5 stars.
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Shoshana Gleit
Very yummy food and doughnuts. They are my favorite place for brunch food in the area. It is a very casual place with lots of character located in a converted former Taco Bell. There is always a long line but it moves fast and it usually isnt too hard to get a table. It is a little tough to find parking and sometImes we end up having to park across the street. My only complaint is they have mixed up our order before. I think the counter people are a tiny bit flakey but the food is so good and they fixed it pretty quickly so I dont even care.
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Anthony Aronov
I walk in at 8:45 not realising the shop closes at 8:30. But hey, how wouldve I known they were closed when the doors were wide open, open sign was on, and the lights were on. One of the employees refused to give me a to-go menu and gave me a hard time when I asked for one. Took me at least 3 tries to show at least a hard copy of the menu to see what they serve. But the fun begins here at the menu. It looks like an autistic 12 year old wrote it. I managed to stay 120 seconds in the place and thats enough for me to decide to not return.
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Jeremy Jaime
Friendly staff, quite a menu with great reimagining of traditional breakfast items. Oh! And, the donuts! They are so good and fresh. Light and fluffy, while being substantial. Definitely a spot to have breakfast or lunch. Knocked off a star for how expensive they are, and the line can get quite long. Its a cafeteria style restaurant, where you order your meal, get a number, and then wait for it to be delivered. Overall, great experience and good food, but wish it was a bit more affordable.
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Yvonne Caprini
Love this place! Great local find. Wether you are looking for a cup of coffee, a quick breakfast or a fritter - you will not be disappointed. This is your true local dinner. No frills, no reservations, no fancy table clothes, no high end selection of items - just your typical dinner fare. Food is great - eggs are cooked to perfection each time. The fritters are amazing - especially the apple and blueberry. The staff there is friendly and the wait time is never long. Great experience every time.
