I had a really enjoyable experience at Apple Fritter. I ordered the Naughty Burrito, and it was really good. The spice level was just right--enough to give it some heat and flavor without being overwhelming, making it something you can actually enjoy from start to finish. I also had an iced coffee, which was really good and paired nicely with the meal. Of course, Apple Fritter is mostly known for their apple fritter pastries. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of apple fritters, but if you are, I can definitely see why you would enjoy coming here for them. They seem to be a big part of what makes the restaurant popular. What I liked most about the place was the homey feeling it gave me. It has that comfortable, familiar atmosphere that makes you want to sit down, enjoy your breakfast, and take your time. After visiting, I can definitely understand why so many people keep coming back here for breakfast. Make sure to try and get here early as there can be high demand that comes with a wait. The structure of the restaurant is that you order your food first and they give you a number for your table. They are always attentive and friendly/helpful. Overall, it's a cozy spot with good food, good coffee, good people, and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Been there many times, so this review is for no visit in particular. Every food item we've had is fantastic. Breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, French toast, etc. We love the interior design with all of the cool stuff on the walls. Their apple fritters are easily top 2 I've ever had, competing with a place in Washington State. read more

I recently stopped by Apple Fritter in San Mateo and tried the Naughty Burrito to go along with the Brunchurrito, which I ate there. Both burritos were satisfying and definitely worth trying. The restaurant has an open layout with plenty of parking, making it easy to stop by. It's located next to a car mechanic shop, and I liked that they had old-school Pokémon playing on the TV--it added a fun nostalgic vibe while I was eating. Customer service was acceptable, but nothing really stood out. It's more of a self-service experience, so if you want water or anything else, you'll need to get up and grab it yourself. It would've been nice if someone checked in once or twice. One thing that did confuse me happened on a different visit. I arrived around 1:50 p.m. hoping to order food to go, but the gentleman locked the door and told me they were no longer taking orders. If you close at 2 i dont see how you were closed already. It was a little odd since there were still plenty of customers inside eating. I understand kitchens have closing times, but it would've been helpful if the hours or last call for food were clearer. Overall, it's a solid spot for a good breakfast burrito with a laid-back atmosphere. Despite that one experience, I'd still come back and recommend giving it a try. read more

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I'm a little surprised that I never wrote a review for Apple Fritter. I've been eating here since they turned my favorite Taco Bell into this quaint and delicious local eatery. When they first opened for a few hours a day, the locals couldn't get enough of the homemade food and quirky atmosphere. Now, it's a San Mateo staple. Whether you're craving squishy doughnuts or a juicy burger, Apple Fritter delivers. Their wall of doughnuts as you enter from the parking lot is a tempting way to stir up your appetite. Counter service is always fast and friendly. Just pick up a menu while drooling over the doughnuts and whenever you're ready to order, someone is ready to take it. Seating is both inside and out, but sitting inside gives you the pleasure of looking at all of the fun oddities on the walls and ceiling. The food is amazing, the decor eclectic and the service cordial. Just check the hours before heading over. They cater to their hardworking employees as much as the customers, so hours are limited. read more

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Apple Fritter is such a whimsical brunch vibe! Their donuts are fresh, and the apple fritter itself is well portioned and sweet. Some favorites included their ultimate pancakes, granola parfait and egg scramble, but the coffee is delightful. I preferred the cocoa puff cold brew over the carbonated coffee (vietnamese coffee with sparkling water). They have a private parking lot and offer both indoor or outdoor patio seating. The staff is friendly and will take care of clearing tables afterwards. read more

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We visited Apple Fritter on Easter Sunday on a whim, and it was SO WELL WORTH IT! This stop was about halfway between SF and where we were staying in Cupertino, so it was perfect before our long SF exploration day! We stood in line to order for about 20 min, and everyone told us it was worth waiting on! It turned out to be VERY true! The food was out of this world, the donuts were SUPER yummy and we the service was wonderful! I can only speak for my plate, but I ordered the "Amazing Breakfast Sandwich" and it was DELICIOUS!!! Let me break it down for you: 1. The bread was sourdough - but it was SO MOIST and SQUISHY! Unlike your harder, toastier sourdough bread. 2. the turkey bacon and cheese were tasty and hearty on this sandwich 3. the arugula was fresh and added a clean taste to the bite 4. The garlic aioli was the PERFECT sauce to go on this sandwich. It gave it the aromatic flavor it needed! (I took off the fresh tomato due to allergy!) I still think about this sandwich!!! The hashbrowns were good, they were a solid choice. They make it on the crunchier side which I LOVE! Pictured there are the cinnamon bun and the maple cake donut, which both were SO GOOD - especially the cinnamon bun. The bun was a perfect balance of the cinnamon, glaze, brown sugar and dough. The maple donut was comparable to some of my favorites! The donut dough was not my favorite, but the maple glaze made up for it! I topped off my meal with an iced tea! :) I want to go back to San Francisco JUST for this breakfast again! Highly!!! Recommend!!! read more

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Tried this charming breakfast, brunch place for the first. Never knew a restaurant like this was right off Fashion Island Blvd near 92 exit. The Awesome Breakfast sandwich with choice of protein, bread and a side for $16.25. I chose cheesesteak, multi grain and hash browns. The dish was very filling. Will likely come back to try a few other dishes in the future! read more

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My husband found this place online, so we decided to stop by for breakfast on his birthday. He is a big fan of breakfast burritos so of course we ordered a Naughty Burrito to share. He picked the chicken apple sausage for the protein and also added bacon (+$3.00). The other ingredients including the hash brown and cheddar paired well with the chipotle mayo. They even grilled the tortilla and made it crispy just the way he liked it. Couldn't leave without also ordering the apple fritter and old fashion! Since it was on a Monday, there were only a few customers. I liked that they have both indoor and outdoor seating available. It's located in an industrial area so it was quiet and peaceful. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you're into breakfast burritos/sandwiches and donuts!! read more

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Line at 8 am opening,exchanged fritter,was given raspberry when wanted banana,also ordered plain old fashion,no charge.Good donuts,not greasy,not alot of banana taste for fritter,but thanks to staff to making things right,will return. read more

I was super impressed with this breakfast/ brunch spot. The food was delicious and I was especially blown away by the coffee. I got the iced cinnamon latte and the hazelnut vanilla latte. Both amazing! The service was quick and easy. The inside was well decorated and nice available seating. They also had donuts which were delicious! read more

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So I go to an establishment called "APPLE FRITTER" .. and there are 0 APPLE FRITTERS. -2 stars especially since I walked there from San Mateo event center with fritters permeating my mind and activating my salivary glands. Seriously and kinda ridiculously disappointed by this. Other than that..great ambience, whimsical decor, friendly staff. I want to minus another star for the Line wait, it is so slowwwwww. Empty seats and 30 min line to order is ridiculous. read more

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I think like everyone else found this place while searching for a good brunch place to go to. Parking wasn't too bad, I think turnover was pretty good. As people were leaving, more people came to park. The line can get long at times but moves pretty fast. Drinks: Dragon fruit mimosa - I'm not a mimosa fan, but this was refreshing. I highly recommend if you want something nice and light. Horchata freeze - so creamy and very cinnamony. You can really taste the cinnamon throughout the drink. Iced salted caramel latte - it was good but nothing that really stood out. Probably will not be getting again. Food: 1. Chorizo breakfast tacos with tater tots - huge portion and so tasty. The chorizo and egg with chipotle sauce, salsa, and cheese was a perfect balance. The chipotle sauce had a nice kick, and I liked that the egg and chorizo were not greasy. Tater tots were crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. 2. Churros and cream french toast - I could not get enough of this no matter how full I was. I liked that it had actual churros in it and not just like a cinnamon and sugar topping. The French toast was nice and crunchy, not super eggy and soggy. I liked that they had the syrup on the side. 3. Spicy hash - the spicy hash was really good, and jalapenos were a nice touch to make it more spicy. hash browns were well cooked, and cheese was perfectly melted. appreciated the chipotle sauce on the side. 4. Wild thang burger - The burger was juicy, and the onion ring in it was crunchy. There was a good amount of bbq sauce and jalapeños and the fries were crispy 5. Original breakfast plate with chicken pineapple sausage - classic and simple. The chicken and pineapple sausage had a nice snap to it and not salty. Donuts - we ordered a bunch to go. We got blueberry, raspberry, and banana fritters. It was super crunchy but to be honest, I sampled all of them but couldn't tell a difference. I was kind of disappointed, considering it's called apple fritter. Fruity pebbles donut was tasty but didn't care for the cookie crisp donut. I feel like it was a totally different cereal. Overall, all the food was amazing and I would love to come back to try the other items they have. read more

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If you're craving an apple fritter or breakfast, this is the spot. Came for a fritter and ended up getting breakfast food. It was pretty good, 8/10 for the spicy hash, if you like spice that's the one I would get. The hipsterito was a 7/10 for being a vegetarian option. I would rank the apple fritter best over the banana and cinnamon roll. Staff were friendly, and I enjoyed the theme inside, real nostalgic inside. read more

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One of the best places for sandwiches if you are craving for one . They also sell a variety of donuts and I have never been disappointed. Very reasonably priced and the service is quick and the staff is friendly . They have indoor as well as outdoor seating area . They get a lot of office crowd if you go during lunch hours . Some parking is available but I always walk so I never needed one . My favorite is cheese steak sandwich with grilled pineapple and jalapeños. They close at 2 so if you go too close to their closing time you may need to get a to go . read more

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Apple Fritter is such a fun and whimsical place for brunch. Interior decor is very child like and has toys, planets and hot air balloons hanging from the roof and walls. When you enter, you wait in line to order in a small kiosk and then find seating. Indoor seating is limited but there is ample outdoor seating. Both indoors and outdoor seating are equally cold because the doors stay open so it doesn't really matter. As their name states they're known for their apple fritters, but they serve various other doughnuts as well. We did get to try their apple fritter and pumpkin fritter. Out of the two, Id still recommend the apple fritters over the pumpkin, due to the pumpkin's lack of flavor. For the food, their breakfast burrito is pretty good and substantial. I got the Westcoast Wrapper and recommend it with the chipotle sauce. It hits more once you add the tapatio on the table. Overall great place to grab food, catch up with friends and enjoy a nice sweet treat. Highly recommend. read more

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The name alone suggests you exactly what you're here for: Apple Fritters. When I stepped in, it was more like a brunch café. But then you will see a wide variety of donuts, especially the fritters everyone talks about. If you're coming for their apple fritters, don't arrive later than 11 AM because they will be gone before you know it. I tried their Banana Fritter and it was surprisingly fresh. You can hear the crunch with each bite. No artificial banana flavor here... there are actual banana pieces baked right in. If you enjoy banana bread, you'll love this. I wanted to try the Pumpkin Fritter too, but it was already sold out and this was on a weekday at 9 AM. Their Ube Crumb Donut was just okay. It was not bad, but nothing memorable about it. The Pistachio Almond donut, on the other hand, looked divine! Maybe I will get that next time. Definitely plan to arrive early, and keep in mind that parking can be tight. Weekends will lead you a line out the door. If you're wondering what to do in San Mateo or the Peninsula, these apple fritters alone are worth your time! read more

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I grew up here. My family didn't brunch. Foster City or San Mateo were not brunch places. IHOP and Denny's were probably the closest things we knew. Times change. The landscape has changed. Enter Apple Fritter. One thing to know is that it is popular. Publicity from Check, Please! and the great food have put Apple Fritter on the Peninsula map. The apple fritters themselves are big and delicious. These are some of the reasons for the lines out the door. Oh, and the counter to order is right next to the door, so the stream of people just pours out into the small parking lot. At least the wait will give you plenty of time to scan the large menu. Lots of cafe drinks, hash, burgers, french toast, tacos, and burritos. How does that tiny kitchen back there do it? I had the spicy hash with chorizo. It was easily two meals for me. Tasted spicy enough and visibly spicy with the numerous slices of jalapeños mixed throughout. The passion fruit shake was thick. I should dock a star because it was too thick to sip at first, but I won't. We took home some apple and raspberry fritters. Very good! Service was also great too considering the volume of customers they handle every day. Felt like a busy atmosphere when we were there, likely the height of the Saturday brunch period just before 11am. read more

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Definitely coming back! Came with parents on 4th of July and we all left happily stuffed. We all enjoyed the quick and kind service! The person at the front recommended the cocoa puff cold brew that was nostalgic + perfectly balanced. While waiting for our food we would basically play Where's Waldo with our favorite characters that we displayed on the walls. The donuts looked yummy so we also got the raspberry fritter + both ube donuts. The matcha was perfectly sweet with a yummy banana flavor. A new favorite for my family and I read more

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Crazy how some of these reviews get upset about how their food is GOOD and popular and sells out quickly and they're not as fast as chain restaurants. I personally love this spot!! Sure, the lines can get long but that just goes to show how good they are at what they do and that people love them (and it's the same for any popular spot in the bay imo) if you want one of their Apple Fritters you have to get there early--and once you get one you will immediately understand because they are DIVINE!! I also love their breakfast plates/burritos. The hipsterito is my favorite. The staff are all kind and friendly and they always give you some extra donut holes when you order pastries. The restaurant is cozy, with whimsical deand clean. If you want a signature apple fritter make sure to come early. Definitely recommend if you want to support a local small business. read more

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Nice casual brunch spot, but be prepared to wait in line on the weekends! A counter order spot with a parking lot, they get busy. Unfortunately there's no split in the line if you're only ordering donuts and the line moves fairly slowly, but the food comes out quick once you sit. Their donuts are all delicious and they have a couple assorted options but we had specific ones in mind and chose our own. They dont tell you which they are out of, so if you have a friend with you I would suggest having them check out the window to see what they have left! Seating is first come first served, with indoor and outdoor covered seats. They have a variety of drink options, from coffee to Boba (which I've never tried). Their brunch items are all great and reminiscent of the classic diner food we love with a twist. Definitely recommend this place on a nice weekend for brunch if you have some time to enjoy it! Also, delicious donuts read more

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This is an update from my last review for this place, which I did 10 years ago! I thought I should update because this place is still fantastic and my favorite dish is still the same as it has always been! First, we decided to get two doughnuts. I do love the fritters here, but I wasn't in the mood for that. We had an apricot jelly doughnut, and I also got a strawberry cream puff. Both were limited flavors, so they may not have them next time even I go in. They were both perfect doughnuts, and the fillings were also amazing. For my entree today, I strayed from my usual favorite (the spicy bacon hash) and got the Pigs Gone Wild Breakfast sandwich. I am glad I did because that sandwich is out of this world delicious. The sandwich is stacked with bacon, eggs, mushrooms, arugula, lots of cheese, and their chipotle mayo. I devoured it! The service here is pretty simple. They are expedient with bringing the food, but sometimes ordering I have trouble hearing the person behind the counter. The ambiance here is fun, with random retro pictures and toys adorning the walls. I think the only drawback can be the wait, which is sometimes pretty long. But once you order the food comes out very quickly! read more

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Came here at 12:30 on a Wednesday and it was pretty empty. They have a small parking lot, which was really convenient! You order at the counter then take a seat and your food is brought to you. I got the OG scramble and my boyfriend got the spicy hash. I had a bunch of modifications for my OG scramble, and the staff were able to accommodate most of them which I appreciated! They had a lot of bread options and I went with the 9-grain wheat toast which was nicely toasted and pretty fluffy. I want to go back and try a different scramble because I felt the bell peppers were too prominent in the OG scramble, but it was a well balanced meal and kept me full! My boyfriend really liked the spicy hash. It was a super generous portion and had a cheese pull with every bite. He went with chorizo which had a great flavor, and paired well with the runny egg, cheese and chipotle sauce. We also had to get an apple fritter, and also gave the ube cake donut a try. The apple fritter was to die for. It was HUGE, nice and crispy and had a great cinnamon flavor. It is on the oily side, so I could only take a few bites until it felt like too much. For the ube cake donut, you had the option of having it glazed or crumbed and we went with glaze, but we wish we got the crumb instead. The donut was super moist, but the glaze seemed to be a bit overkill and masked the ube flavor. The donut reminded us of fruit loops. Not the worst donut, but if you're looking for something that's not too sweet, I'd steer away from this one. There was plenty of seating inside, and they had outdoor seating if you wanted as well! This place felt extremely comforting and I couldn't stop looking at all of the decorations inside. This is such a great breakfast/lunch spot and I will definitely be coming back read more

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Oh geez I was so excited to try this place, but the line took forever!! There was probably like five of us in line around noon and the restaurant itself wasn't even crowded, but I think I waited ~30 minutes in the sun for my bf and I to order our food. Whether you were going to order brunch or get donuts, there was only one line. I felt bad because a dad with two young kids stood behind us, and I saw they were getting antsy for just a few donuts. There has to be a better way for dine-in customers and those that are just grabbing donuts! (Maybe a donut kiosk or separate line for donut only customers?) When we finally got up to the register, I was disappointed to see that the apple fritters were sold out... someone literally bought the last one in front of my eyes. I was surprised to see that their restaurant is literally called Apple Fritter and they ran out of them... Now about the food: OG Scramble with bacon: 4/5. Good sized portion with a generous amount of meat and veggies which I appreciated! A bit salty from the bacon, but expected. Many brunch places skimp out on the veggies and protein so it was nice to see that. The rye bread was delicious and fresh. Brunch-urrito with chorizo: 4/5. Again, good sized portion, and less salty than the scramble. I think the addition of sour cream and being stuffed with hashbrown, beans, cheese, eggs really helped balance the salt of the chorizo inside the burrito. Overall, decent food, but if you come here for brunch on the weekend, be prepared to wait in the long line outside, even if the place is not overly crowded. I think I would only come here if I saw no line outside. It was good, but not for the long wait, hence, I had to ding one star. read more

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The guy who took our order wasn't very friendly this morning. I wanted to like the food but that whole ordering interaction ruined the experience for me. So for those like me who decide to come here for the first time, you better know what kind of bread and protein they have available and better not make the mistake of asking any questions. Anyway, the tots were crispy. Lots of open seating. Limited parking. read more

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3.5 stars cons: while the interior whimsical decor is cute, they are all caked with thick layers of grease and dust. the thought of a gust of breeze coming through to move the hanging decor and having large dust fall into food was on my mind the entire time. the condiments on the table were all also dirty, doesn't look like they were cleaned at the end of each service for some time. parking is awful, minimal spots and tight spaces so if one car parks off then it's messed up for the rest of the cars. there is no street or close neighborhood parking. i know that's not their fault but needed to give a heads up to people coming. would be nice if the next door (closed) auto service would allow weekend parking. pros: extensive menu for food and coffee. have been many times for take out and each different item tried has been flavorful and seasoned well. crispy tots! donuts taste fresh and flavorful with many different types. we were lucky to have had the apple fritter before they sold out and it satisfied the craving i had for one which prompted this recent sit down visit for breakfast. i do agree with another comment an outdoor/separate window for people just coming for donuts would be smart as i could definitely see myself wanting to come for just donuts but being deterred by the line (and parking.) they work hard to turn indoor tables quickly to keep line moving quickly. would be nice if they placed silverware on the table after cleaning so we didn't have to flag someone down. or have a station for cutlery pickup that's not the labeled take out only cutlery they had. plenty of outdoor seating. having menus available outdoors would help with the line i'm sure as you don't get much time to review the menu once you're close to the register. overall worth a visit, weekday would probably be best for a first visit before braving weekend crowd. please work on cleaning as the rise in foodborne illnesses are at the forefront of everyone's mind lately and one moldy lip of a condiment is a moment away from getting someone sick. read more

We went for brunch/lunch on a Sunday. There was a small line when we arrived, but it moved quickly -- thankfully. There's a dedicated parking lot, though it fills up fast during busy times. Unfortunately, a lot of the donuts we wanted were sold out by the time it was our turn. We did get to try a few, and we were especially impressed by the raspberry fritter. Some places only give you a hint of flavor, but this one really tasted like raspberry -- they didn't skimp on the jam. I got the Bird's Nest, which tasted exactly how it looked. It gave Hamburger Helper with hashbrowns vibes. It was tasty, though a bit on the heavy side. The others got the breakfast burritos (both options) and said they were good -- like something you'd make at home, but slightly elevated. They did wish there had been some salsa to go with the burritos. The French toast was good -- a bit on the doughy side, but it wasn't overly sweet. The staff seemed friendly. You line up to place your order directly with the kitchen, pay there, and they bring the order out to you. I couldn't tell if you had to clean up after yourself or not -- there was a station with empty plates, but there were also staff members who went around picking up plates. The vibes of the place are immaculate -- very cozy and fun decor everywhere. I loved that they played Spongebob on the TV screen and had a cutout of Keanu Reeves. Overall, decent food options with good vibes. It's a solid brunch place! If I do come back, I would go a bit earlier to get the donut flavors I want. read more

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Small parking lot, you could miss it driving by. Found it looking for a late lunch. Breakfast place with many customers even during off hours, we went at 2pm. Foods had a lot of surgery item, a few lunch item. I think it is mostly take away coffee and donuts. Egg and chicken on glazed donut with frys was very good. French toast was very good. Small tables inside and outside. Ambiance like any other take away donut shop. Self service ice and bus your own tray. Make your order and get number on your table. Overall, 4 stars out of 5. read more

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one of the cutest brunch spots in the bay and the food was excellent. the food is such great quality, service is great, and the place has tons of natural light and plants. the line can get really long and there isn't great parking. but you can park somewhere near by and walk over! didn't get to try an apple fritter because they were sold out around 10am but the breakfast burrito with chorizo was fantastic! will def be back. read more

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Went here with a friend on a Saturday morning. Apple Fritter was on my want-to-go list for a while so I'm glad I finally got to! Be warned, it's difficult to park (the parking lot is super small), so you may have to park at the office or strip mall areas across the street. Don't be fooled by the line out the door -- the line is just for taking orders, so it moves quickly. We were able to find seating for three people just fine for a weekend brunch. As for the food, I ordered the french toast and really enjoyed it! If you look at my other reviews, you might notice I'm a french toast enjoyer, lol, but I can get a little picky. The french toast here was great in terms of consistency (not mushy, just the right amount of bounce), and went great with the eggs (I requested them scrambled hard, in case you are looking at the picture and wondering why they aren't runny) and bacon. Would recommend! read more

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Such a fun place! We were up to exploring a new place for a Saturday morning breakfast and we ended up at Apple Fritter after checking them out on Yelp. I loved their fun decorations, selection of quick breakfasts, along with their menu of dine-in options. They do have a parking lot here but it's smallll. We lucked out and arrived just as another car was leaving so we were able to snag a spot. But after that, it was full again. It's also tight in terms of driveways so it does take some maneuvering to get around other cars who may be waiting. They share a driveway with a storage place too so you may encounter cars that are going there instead. Once you park, you'll wait in line to make an order at the register before finding your seat. They have their donuts/pastries on display so you can order just those or grab a menu to choose something to dine-in and enjoy. They also have menus on their walls for their drinks and drink specials. There's some seating inside and equal (if not, more) seating outside. It was nice to sit outside on a sunny day since they also have umbrellas to create shade. Service was quick. The line at the beginning moved quickly and we got our food not too long after. Staff was also quick to clean up dirty tables and you can self-serve getting to-go boxes. We ordered: + Banana Fritter: solid fritter! You get the banana filling on the inside and it's a definitely a treat that you can share. + Granola Banana Cream French Toast: Yummm! It tastes pretty much as you'd expect. The portion is pretty generous and it comes with 3 big slices of french toast. + OG Scramble: Protein packed and so savory! We got hash browns and toast with it so that it was really a full meal. I only wish there was a little more meat on it. + Iced latte: basic but you can't go wrong with this! read more

Apple fritter is one of my favorite donut shops in San Mateo who has awesome breakfast and speciality donuts. But when I come here it's for Bok Bok chicken sandwich aka the Luther burger with a chicken patty. Not out here as often as I would like but when I'm out here and their open I will always stop by read more

This is the kind of place where the food and ambiance assuage the diner in regards to the surrounding area (freeway overpass/autobody shop/business park bleakness) and is unexpectedly hemmed in by raised planter boxes of various succulents and flowers, serenaded by birdsong, awning wide enough to comfortably shade outside diners and visibly improve what was possibly a former Taco Bell location. your eyes are spellbound by the door sized window that showcases all the donuts and always sold-out apple fritters at its entrance. the menu's a bit daunting and may be all over the place but it has just enough to please everybody. on my initial visit, I tried the chicken apple sausage hash roofed over by some over-easy eggs and sliced up sourdough bread. the yolk over the nicely seasoned and gently wilted spinach infused hash made for some unabashed good eatin' and the luscious blueberry fritter was the ideal post-meal treat. the next visit I gorged on the 'hipsterito'---their version of a veggie burrito made of grilled mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, eggs, hash brown & a mildly spicy 'hula' sauce. it won't make anyone forget the much heralded burritos 20 some odd miles up north nor the ones in the RWC but it can stand up well enough on its own and for a breakfast/brunch option, ain't nothin wrong with that. even the ube cake donut was just rich enough to warrant a cup of coffee. I think i've found my favorite brunch spot in the Peninsula. parking can be a challenge during their busier hours and last call's 2pm, everyday. read more

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The most ironic thing, you're named apple fritter but don't have any apple fritters. It is really really ridiculous that 1. they don't have a separate line for if you only want donuts 2. No sign that tells you what they're out of. We waited about 25 min in line only to find out that they had no fritters, and we weren't at the front yet either. Seriously for a place that has you order and pay before seating, SO SLOW. They can learn a thing or two from Crepevine who offers the same type of service but moves extremely fast. This place is a joke. read more

I came to this breakfast lunch place a couple years back and I really enjoyed their breakfast plate, but I was a little underwhelmed with the apple fritter since there was not a lot of apple and it was really sweet. However, I wanted to give it another shot so I came here with my friend and I really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich with the hashbrowns that I got. There was a lot of flavor and the food came out really fast. I also ordered the blueberry crumble doughnut and a banana fritter. Both donuts were amazing and I would definitely order the blueberry donut here again! The staff here are also really sweet and accommodating, but try to come on the weekday since the weekends are very busy! read more

Apple Fritter - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

Last week, my son and I offered to treat my son's co-worker to breakfast on the co-worker's last day at work. The co-worker selected Apple Fritter for our breakfast. I had dined at Apple Fritter a couple of times in the past, and each time I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. So, I was looking forward to a great breakfast. Apple Fritter did not disappoint. Everything ordered was delicious. A word about Apple Fritter... it is a popular breakfast destination. The food is tasty and the portions generous... and the restaurant has a genuine, easy-going vibe. While we waited for our selections, a group of retired gents were having their regular breakfast meeting at a table across the dining area. They appeared to be right at home. Customers coming in to pick up take-out orders would pause to chat with the restaurant's staff. It's a friendly place. On this day, it was raining. That might have kept some folks away, but that meant we had no problem getting a desirable table. With quality menu items like Westcoast Wrapper and Hipsterito... Apple Fritter can get busy. My son's co-worker ordered the Breakfast Sandwich. It is not a regular eggy sandwich on a bun. This sandwich features juicy bacon, arugula, tomatoes, and a garlic & mayo dressing. It was described as "Eggcellent!" The Breakfast Sandwich was accompanied by more tater tots than the law probably allows. For French Toast lovers, the Fritter's Tooth Fairy French Toast meal will satisfy any craving for fine French cuisine. Well, maybe not, but a generous helping of scrambled eggs and choice bacon as sides will keep you going well beyond lunchtime. I ordered the Brunchurrito. The combination of bell peppers, hashbrowns, black beans, salsa, and sour cream with some chicken apple sausage in the mix were prepared to perfection. I took photos of our plates before we started eating. When we finished, there was nothing left to photograph. I heartily recommend Apple Fritter for breakfast. If there are some folks queued up at the counter... chill... there's a reason so many people like this restaurant. It's easily worth the wait. read more

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What an interesting vibe. Apple fritter is an institution of Foster City. With the delicious food, to the obscure decorations like the Keanu Reeves cutout above the water. Everything here was so interesting. We ordered the banana fritter, which like any fritter was delicious the first few bites but then got too sweet too quick, however it did have the perfect texture. We also ordered the brunchurrito with chicken apple sausage, which was perfect, no notes. Everything here was great and it really is such an interesting vibe to sit in there and enjoy the morning. read more

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Awesome bfast sandwich on sourdough bread was p awesome (u choose the bread) hash browns were perfectly cooked-- would probably choose this over tots. U do get a BUNCH of tater tots though read more

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3.5 for food, rounded up to 4. I really want to like this place, but each visit has left me a little underwhelmed :'(. I'm a big fan of diners so maybe I just haven't picked the right menu items yet. Went on a Sunday morning and there was a line that moved pretty quickly. Overall, good vibes! Most recently, I tried the chorizo Instagrammable sandwich and the Gilroy burger. Unfortunately, neither hit the mark. The sandwich's flavor profile didn't quite come together for me and the burger meat was on the dry side. If I give this spot another chance, I'll probably lean toward their sweeter options and try the French toast or pancakes. Hope those are more promising! read more

Parking lot is medium sized and a little tight. You line up and order at the front. The line was a little out the door on a Sunday afternoon but not bad at all. Once you pay, it's open seating inside or outside. The drink menu is posted on the wall above the cashier. The egg scramble #3 and Bird's nest were quite flavorful. Ask for salsa in a cup and it adds to the flavor of the eggs, hash browns and sour dough toast immensely. The coconut ube donut looked great in the window. I totally forgot to try an apple fritter. Next time lol read more

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We got here at 8:45am on a Saturday. There wasn't a line but it quickly got busy as we were ordering. We were greeted with many delicious donut options on our left and began ordering too many. Menus are available up front. You order at the window then find a table. We were lucky and there were plenty of tables to choose from (i know this isn't always the case based on other reviews). My husband's OG scramble was delicious and such a huge portion! It all was cooked well and had great flavors. My kids got the pancake with eggs and bacon. I was shocked by how big the pancake was and how much eggs and bacon they got. I got the pancake plate and it was basically like the kids meal but more bacon and an extra pancake. The donuts were such a treat! read more

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