Great food and great ambiance. Problem is, staff does not seem to be happy working there. I rarely get a cordiality back, and not thank you after purchase.I really like the food, so that is a plus. I try to stop by once a month (as I am in th area) but each time I am left with a confused experience. I appreciate the nostalgia and food overall.
I came back years after several years - prices have surely gone up quite a bit, burgers are still very, very good. I got my long time favourite, the smelly cat, which I believe is awesome. Fries are also very good. Because it was lunchtime we did not try donuts and shakes but Im sure they are delicious. Unfortunately the soda does not have free refill
Came here for brunch after morning errands. Got one entree each, a guava fritter (not pictured), an Ube donut, and a large iced moka to share. Food came out pretty quick and there was a decent amount of available tables outside for dining. The parking lot is not very large and some folks double parked in the lot while going inside to pick up their take out orders. Made it difficult to pull out, which would be my only complaint about the whole experience. Would come back again if I were in the area.
If you are in San Mateo, California near the Marriott hotel, you should try Apple Fritter. This is a small place that has a steady line. Parking is limited and you may have to park down the street and walk to the store. Its well worth the walk and have very good apple fritters. They also have great brunch items as well as good coffee.
This is a great place for a casual brunch or breakfast and all of their food is absolutely delicious! Of course, ordering the apple fritter is a must- although I could probably finish it myself, I would definitely split it amongst at least 2 people.- Ultimate Pancakes - my favorite sweet dish here, I absolutely love bananas and walnuts- it’s just so yummy and the pancakes are fluffy.- Brunchuritto - perfect combo of meats, veggies, eggs, beans- I love it!- Cheesy Fries - irresistible! Even the bugs tried to eat this one last time I came here haha- Chorizo Scramble - was really stuffed after this one, a full plate of food with a yummy hash!Come Again? I already have :P This is one of my fav places for a yummy down to earth meal.
The strawberry rose cake donut was pretty good. There was a little bit of crunch from the crumb coating and the donut was moist and flavorfulThe breakfast burrito with chorizo was eggy and cheesy, not much going on texture wise, just a soft tasty food log in a chewy tortillaIm not a big fan of the fritters, the one I had was really oily and heavy
Solid breakfast spot. The doughnuts were good. the matcha and ube flavors were subtle, but the doughnuts itself were soft and not too sweet. The fritters were DELICIOUS the Guava was my favorite one. They were a tad sweet for my taste, but as sweet as a normal fritter would be.Breakfast flavors were good. My only issue was the cashier didnt seem like he was having a good day. I asked a couple of questions and was still deciding but he seemed a bit impatient and short with his answers.Outdoor seating was nice. Gotta get there early if you want to find parking in the lot. After about 9:30/10am the line gets long. So be prepared to wait. Had a good experience over all and a place I would go back to.
Very delicious. Quick freshly made food. Wait people very nice!
This breakfast place was perfect for our brunch on Sunday morning. it was pretty busy but we easily found a table and ordered our food. I ordered the instagrammawich and it was delicious. The hash browns are not as crunchy as I like but it was still a great meal. They had hot sauce available as well as ketchup on the tables. The atmosphere is very fun and the place was busy so it seemed very popular. The donuts were delicious! The donuts were so large it seemed like they were two donuts in one going. Great price point for the Bay area. They have outdoor as well as indoor seating. It is self-serve and self-clean up. Overall the food was absolutely delicious and we had a fun brunch outing!
I have never ordered anything here I dont like. The milkshakes are bomb, the sandwiches are to die for (they make the bread from scratch), the pastries are PERFECT. I cant stop thinking about this place.Id highly highly recommend the turkey club on sourdough and any of their egg sandwiches.We come here every chance we get
Great donuts and brunch. Come early as they sell out of donuts on the weekend.
Very busy. Needs more workers. But great breakfast place. Great place for shakes,donuts breakfast lunch you name it. Its mad, I love it here. I recommend a bike ride there. Not great parking. Enjoy
Dear apple fritter- the new seasoned hash browns + whoever is cooking them .. Are.. The... Best. We took a little break from ordering for a while and man am I glad we came back. Love the pulled pork scramble! Hubby loves the hipsterrito.
I got there around 11:20am on Sunday. There was a few people waiting for food, some tables were occupied but still some are available. Total 8-10 tables outside the restaurant. I ordered Breakfast Luther, pretty satisfying sweetness of the doughut and saltiness of the cheese, beef patty, and egg. Ill definitely come back!
Very expensive for a good meal. Only recommend the donuts.
Food was amazing and delicious! This is my 3rd time coming here and again I’m not disappointed. It’s a self serve type of setting and a open, shared sitting. The chairs are metal and it’s usually cold. They want a in and out type of place so they don’t want you to be to comfortable. The people that work here seem to have little to no personality or maybe they just weren’t awake yet. But the food is amazing. Let’s face it restaurants in the Bay Area can be snobby because no matter what they will make money. Bay Area doesn’t need to have customer service we are lucky enough to get good food. So here is to a place that has good food! That’s it! :) enjoy
Had their breakfast sandwich with extra crispy hash browns on it. It was really really good! And a rarity for me, I could not finish it all.
Quality food ingredients in creative combos of traditional breakfast foods. Fritters in flavors beyond just Apple, you’ll take some home for later!! Service is good. Casual Happy Scene!
The line was very long (10+) the whole time we were there, and the wait time to get food was a while, but the food was ok. My husband got the mango jasmine frozen smoothie and it was delicious! The combination of flavors was so nice. I got the Hawaiian burger lettuce wrapped and garlic fries on the side. It was ok, the lettuce was really good, crisp and fresh. The worst part of my meal was finding a short black hair mixed in with the burger meat and cheese (see picture) after I already ate half of it. We got tater tots on the side and they were great, crisp and flavorful, better than the garlic fries.
We went here every Saturday for the two years since we found this place. Absolutely delicious food. Our favorite is the Bruncherito. But you honestly cant go wrong. Their apple fritter and chocolate old fashioned are also to die for.
Consistent food after multiple visits. The Birds Nest is our favorite though sandwiches are good too. Fries have the nice crunchy texture outside and soft inside. Usually we grab a donut or two with the meal orders because they are really good. The lines can be long during weekend breakfast/brunch hours.
Apple Fritter offers a broad menu filled with unique yet familiar flavors; modern twists on old favorites and fusion flavors. We came for breakfast and were not disappointed, but the lunch menu looked equally good. Order at the counter and get served at your table. Service was quick and staff was friendly.
Always nice and good, however there bacon burgers only come with one slim slice of bacon. We asked about it and they brought us one extra! For such nice people and such good food, it seems a bad corner to cut.
My first time here, and I really like this place. Theres plenty of parking and outdoor seating for 10 or so groups of people. Indoor seating is more limited, plus they close pretty early at 2pm.I got the Instagrammible burger and it was a solid lunch. Its almost as messy as the Pacific garbage patch (#banplastic), but this cream puff of a burger was for sure enjoyable. I would definitely come back for breakfast, lunch, etc. and maybe even to do some work. Food was out in maybe 5 minutes, which was definitely impressive.Lastly, they have a buy 6 donuts/fritters get 1 free deal. That alone is something Id come back to pick up.
Millennial lunch spot, but the food is good. Long lines on weekends, and even on a weekday morning there were about 5 groups waiting when we showed up. Baked goods looked solid, everything was tasty, I just couldnt shake the feeling that there was way too much focus on making sure things were Instagram able for a gen xer.
I went here for the first time today and thought their food was delicious! I got the toothfairy and my boyfriend got the sausage scramble. Both were delicious! Our food came quickly and everyone working was very nice. We also got fritters to go which were amazing. They have a great coffee and tea selection as well. We left very happy and full.
Great breakfast and lunch spot. Always busy. The food is delicious.
Pretty solid food, but not my favorite.I like this place as the service is quick and the aesthetic is definitely nostalgic. Additionally, their donuts and pastries are fantastic. I would recommend their frozen drinks (mango is my favorite) and the lavender vanilla latte as well. Next door theres a car repair shop where you can usually see two AE86s if youre into the Japanese car scene.The food, i must say, is a little underwhelming. Im partial to the burritos, but they lack texture, as theyre all soft ingredients. If you get one, I recommend the hot links as the meat. The skillets/scrambles are pretty good and the sandwiches are alright.
Food was delicious! Service was great.
Very good pastries and it has the impossible burger. I was impressed by the food. The price is a bit high compared to other pastry shops.Compared to three years ago the food is still pretty good but the prices dont really reflect the experience any longer. No one except for the lady upfront was nice. I waited for twenty minutes to pick up food while it was ready in front of me. I tried to say hello or flag down people multiple times. One Hispanic guy maskless ignored me. One other white guy maskless looked like he wanted to kill everyone in the room also ignored me. One masked Latino guy in the kitchen told me to keep waiting. Finally after twenty minutes I got the single sole front lady to pass alone the food. I agree with earlier reviews no one is happy to work here. I wont be returning I suggest most of you guys to order delivery if you want to support this place to avoid the terrible people who work here. Props for the lady doing all the work.I dont agree they need more staff. The place is tiny. They are overstaffed. I have no idea why the anger or indifference. Thank you for the memories. I wont be returning not will my family.
Great little breakfast spot with excellent food. Everything that was served around me looked great. I had the bacon hash with eggs sunny side up and it was one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had. The hash was loaded with tons of bacon and it even had some American cheese in it that gave it just that little extra. Delicious, I would highly recommend! FYI, the apple fritters run out early so if you want one, get there early.
What I like about the food here is that it’s basic American food. Not amazing not bad either.Had the egg and cheese on English muffin, it’s good, tasted oily to me. Pancake is ok too.Staffs are ok not friendly, not rude. The black dude at cashier seems like he hates his job.It’s basic nothing more, nothing less.Not sure I would recommend anyone here.
Great place for breakfast/brunch/lunch in San Mateo. They serve fresh food cooked the way you want and good coffee. The bonus is their fresh donuts and fritters. Grab some to go after you are done eating your healthy food The atmosphere is homey and unrushed on a weekday morning, busier on weekends. Lots of outdoor seating for small and large groups but some seating is in full sun. Not a lot of ambience around the place -- its on the edge of a neighborhood thats mostly commercial. It serves a clientele that arrive in cars and when its busy the small parking lot fills up and can be tricky to navigate.
I love this place! To start, its made fresh to order (so there is a little wait). Vegi friendly options, and creative dishes. I got a cheeseburger (I rarely eat meat now, but I was craving), it reminds me of what it was like to order a cheeseburger as a kid. Meat patty was an actual meat patty, nothing like the tiny patties you get at other restaurants, crispy lettuce, and just enough grease drip with each bite. It was worth breaking my vegetarian ideal this one last time. Thank you!!!!
Ordered Wild Thang burger, upgraded to fritter fries, and got a Oreo shake. The burger was delicious, so flavorful. The pulled pork on the fritter fries were moist and full of flavor, but eat these first as better hot. Oreo shake was nice and thick with plenty of oeros. Mind you I came for lunch at around 1pm and was so stuffed I didnt have dinner and skipped breakfast. Definitely will be back to try other burgers.
I used to work down the street from this place and i really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I moved out of the state a few years ago and still day dream about the breakfast burrito and the many different fritters. If your thinking about trying this place you wont regret it and if the still not sure go because I cant and would if I could. Cali food is the best and youll know it if your ever leave for a bordering state. Last time I passed through I got a bunch fritters and brought them home a gave them out to neighbors. We need this place in the Portland area!
I am very disappointed. This used to be my favorite breakfast place in the Bay. But they simply cannot handle the realities of COVID. The rise of online ordering has led to such an increase in demand that they simply cant keep up. God help you if you come when its busy. Waited over an hour to get our food. I hope they figure this situation out. But until they do I will not he coming back.
I love this place!!! The food is really good and unique. I also love the homemade donuts!!I absolutely love the Bacon hash. I think thats what its called-it has jalapenos and spicy sauce.I also had one of the breakfast sandwiches. I will definitely be coming here for breakfast and recommending this place to friends.Note that parking is a little limited and sometimes theres a line, but its only to order. It usually doesnt take too long and its worth it!!
The BEST apple fritter!!! On the planet...no joke! Haha
Great food and donuts! You do have to seat yourself so be prepared to hawk a table!
Cute place, clearly very loved by regulars, my only few problems were my food was cold and I ordered white chip pancakes but the chips werent in the batter, they were on top so the sweetness was so concentrated that it hurt my stomach. Also good luck finding parking.When they were putting in my husbands name for the order, she had his card in front of her and still wasnt able to type it out so the person passing out the to go food was never able to call for us.
Great place, Good Food! We love having breakfast here ❤️
Second day in a row coming here - very unique food, fast service and free parking!
Cant go wrong with a breakfast or brunch from this place. While the lines can be long the food is worth the wait. Plenty of variety and some spins on old classics.
The best hash browns to date...
You cannot go wrong here. Literally everything is better than other places or your grandmothers cooking. Youll shoot your eyes out!
Fantastic little joint but it has crazy lines so try to call your order in or just be ready for a relaxing wait. The décor is very eclectic and hipster. Their donuts are quality but you should take the time to try one of their full breakfast or lunches. The breakfast burrito was one of the best we have tried.
Missed Opportunity. Ordered the Chorizo Taco plate. The hash browns were fried just perfect but it had a strong bitter flavor. The chorizo were served smothered on top of the soft tacos making eating impossible other than to use a fork. These should have been served on the side. Also to note, the sauce they squirted all over was refrigerator cold. Not pleasant at all. Friendly workers.
A hamburger with a glazed donut bun? Heaven
Excellent, fresh donuts, fast service, full menu - what more can you ask for? Plenty of outdoor seating as well.
I waited quite some time and my food was cold.
The menu is basically Instagram fodder. Food was just ok; nothing you couldnt make at home though. My friends tried the donuts and said they were good. The parking situation was a mess, so be prepared. You order at the counter and they bring your food when ready... Unless they forget about you, in which case the guy behind the counter will tell you that it will show up when it shows up and to sit down. Not good service at all.Overall, not worth it. If you want a solid diner brunch, try My Breakfast House in San Carlos instead.
A very long line up of hell for a Mediocre Coffee and plain tasting meals that are over priced are such a thing here.
Delicious breakfast food with quirky indoor decor. The beverage selection is also extensive and elite. Was a perfect brunch spot before COVID, but for now takeout from here will have to do.
Forget the humble establishment. This has to be one of the best breakfast places for Frenchtoast ever. Great coffee, cheap prices, but what a Frenchtoast. I had the Churros variant and yes, you actually get a great crispy churros on top with sweet cream to blend the two textures. And the service was blazing fast. Coming back for more.
Apple fritter is one of the best kept secrets on the peninsula they have amazing food and even better donuts
This is an old Taco Bell turned donut and coffee shop, but dont let the small size or location fool you.Try the egg sandwich. That was surprisingly good and complex. We also tried the pulled pork, which was also good, but very simple.I plan to go back and try other things, and maybe even be tempted by one of the very large Apple Fritters.
I got the Birds Nest to-go. It was very delicious when I ate it an hour later. Not eating it immediately was a foolish decision, the tragic consequences of which I must learn to live with.
Amazing doughnuts and pastries as well as lattes. Always make sure I stop by when Im in the area.
They have one of the most fun and quirky menus around! Ive only been a couple times but I will be going back with friends to keep trying more of their food. Great for a relaxed weekend brunch
I unfortunately did not have a very good experience here. We ordered takeout at the counter and waited 35+ MINUTES for our food (we ordered the burger and the sausage hash for brunch). It was really frustrating - and I mostly didn’t understand their ordering logic. Even people who came well after us had already gotten their order. Food was fine (at this point I didn’t care if it was good or bad anymore, I just wanted to get put order and not waste the rest of my morning) but does NOT warrant such a ridiculous wait.Tip for next time: order a really common dish so that it (hopefully) comes faster.
Absolutely delicious. The only drawback is limited seating. Its a bit like musical chairs but that wont stop us from going back. I might not go with a large group at peak times. I highly recommend you start with a donut while you wait for tour meal. Brunch Burger, fries and a sugar donut with coffee. Be ready to order before you go.
Industrial area — you may have to wait for a spot in the parking lot. The Apple fritters are very good.
Nice local sandwich shop.
Great place to get a filling greasy breakfast. My go-to is the Birds Nest which is ground beef over hashbrowns covered in cheese. It sounds messy, but it goes down easy and the portion isnt gross like at other places. During COVID their takeout is super easy, order online or call them up. They have everything setup perfectly for you to get in, pick up your food, get your condiments, and be on your way. Staff is friendly, but not fake friendly.
I’ve only ever had the donuts here, but they never disappoint. As you might expect, their fritters are excellent. The blueberry one is superb, but the apple, guava, banana, and pumpkin ones are all absolutely worth trying.
This place is a local hot spot! I love the delicious donuts and their seasonal donuts. The food menu is really good.
Small eating place but great food.
Delicious fixings here
Great breakfast sandwich. I got the sausage and egg with the standard sausage (I like that they have three sausage options, also you can get add ons, its great) on sourdough bread that was thick and flavorful. It was a big sandwich though, so I had enough for breakfast and then lunch. I got the frozen mango Jasmin tea it was delicious. Their menu is so extensive cant wait to go back and try the donuts and burgers. Love this place.
Crazy good Apple fritter ❣️Not greasy, just yummy
I love Apple Fritter! Their sandwiches are EXCELLENT, and I love their baked goods too! I also enjoy going inside and seeing all the fun photos and memorabilia, which definitely adds to the experience, but because of the Coronavirus, I couldnt do that. Apple Fritter has handled online ordering very well. Ill definitely be coming back more often!!
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