Apple Fritter is more than just a collection of artsy baristas—although their cute latte pandas and elephants do tend to leave a playful impression on guests stopping by for some caffeine. First and foremost, Apple Fritter is one of the best places to grab something sweet in the morning in San Mateo. The namesake apple fritter reigns as a popular treat, but you can also opt for a banana or blueberry fritter, a bacon-maple bar, or a cinnamon sugar bar. Classic raised doughnuts come in glazed, strawberry, maple, and chocolate, whereas old-fashioned cake doughnuts also feature vanilla, crumbs, powder, and cinnamon.

If you'd rather dig into something savory first thing, then try the Hippie Hash. It comes highly recommended and teems with black beans, fresh green peppers, cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream. The Birds nest is another popular hash brown scramble, this one mixed with grilled yellow onions, two sunny-side-up eggs, gooey cheese, and sour cream.

Apple Fritter
1901 S. Norfolk Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 346-3189
www.applefrittereatery.com
www.yelp.com/biz/apple-fritter-san-mateo

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