I landed in Detroit today to visit family for a few days who moved to Ferndale last year and they had picked up half a dozen blueberry-maple fritters in anticipation of my visit. They talked them up so much, and the label boasted "best" that I could not wait to bite into one. (I eat very healthy at home but I know how to get down with some food when visiting folks!) Well, the verdict is in and this fritter was incredible! The taste of the blueberry and sweet maple commingled on my taste buds and danced on my tongue like a cosmic, euphoric elixir. Each bite was better than the last and every crumb left my plate! read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Blueberry-maple fritters are the cream of the crop. - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Michigan is full of good donuts. In this case, maybe also the best donuts ever. There is a reason this little shop got voted best donuts in Detroit metro. It looks unassuming from the outside, but don't let that fool you. I went in the afternoon and there were still lots of donuts available. Service was great. The chocolate glazed was A++++++. I did not try the famous apple fritter. read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - The goods. - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Happy National Donut Day! The Apple Fritter Donut Shop has been voted Metro Times Detroit Best Donut Shop for seven years in a row! Yes, 2018 - 2019 - 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 - 2024!!! I heard radio DJs promoting this location as I ran errands today. So, I had to take a detour over to Ferndale to celebrate the day! I was so glad to get an assortment of donuts (glazed, old fashion lemon) and of course, an apple fritter. The sales clerk greeted me right away and even gifted me her favorite donut for it being my first visit. I'm thankful! This donut shop is found in a strip mall on 9 Mile Rd. Inside they have soda shop counter stools plus table & chairs if you want to dine in. They are open Tuesday through Sunday. I bet they will get voted the 'best of' again in 2025! read more

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Best donuts and fritters in the area. Love to treat the guys at work with these when I'm feeling generous or celebrating something. Nothing vegan except drinks (lol)... but I have cheated a couple times to try, the donuts and fritters (before dawn when I pick up) are fresh, warm, just the right amount of crisp, and usually decorated for the holiday. The guys really like them, always a hit. Cheaper if you pay in cash! Staff is friendly, super efficient, and usually dressed festive for any occasion just like the treats they offer! Love this spot and will continue to patronize them for sure. read more

Ordered the blueberry and raspberry fritter that were both very good.The two specialty donuts, oreo creme filled and a chocolate filled one were both delicious with great tasting toppings and filling. Samoa chocolate donut was also good. All the donuts were soft with a good texture to them. Extremely friendly customer service, and they even provided an additional cinnamon toast crunch donut free of charge. read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Chocolate frosted donut not pictured because I literally couldn't wait to eat it - I cannot believe how moist these were at 12:30 pm on a Sunday. Shocked by how many donuts were left 1.5 hrs before close considering they were amazing. Young woman serving us was very sweet! $4.35 for three donuts? Absolute insanity - haven't seen prices this cheap in years. read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Creme Donut - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Great selection of donuts and Fresh Baked Bread!!! I was not expecting them to have Raisin bread so i had to try that and it was very good! read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Strawberry fritter, vanilla twist, Reese's donut, maple bacon donut, vanilla cinnamon roll - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

The people are great, the vibe is older school Donut shop. The donuts and fritters - wonderful. read more

The apple and blueberry fritters are heavenly. Don't even bother ordering anything else. But if you do the other donuts are just as good. read more

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I visit this shop twice a year, near Mother's Day and my mom's birthday. She loves cherry fritters. We have tried dozens. Every place that has a cherry fritter, we've been. Hands down, no contest, Apple Fritter Donut Shop is the BEST! I drive a bit to get there, so I call ahead. The last two times, the most wonderful lady answered the phone! Her name is Johnnie. She is so happy, she always gets my fritters boxed up & waiting for me! She was having a great hair day and had this cute head band on with these shimmer pompons. She is just what you'd expect from a little neighborhood donut shop! She is almost as much a treat as the fritters! Everyone I share with loves them too! Flavors include blueberry, maple, maple bacon, raspberry, apple cinnamon... you get the picture! Highly recommend! read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Best Apple Fritter ever. Enough said, go get one! Third time here and every time I have the same thought, why don't I come here more often? The service is fast and friendly, and it's just a standard doughnut shop vibe. But the apple fritters are something else. Super sweet, but doughy with visible Apple pieces and cinnamon. Go get one! read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Maple Bacon Fritter - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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We stopped in to try this place off their name alone. We have been on the hunt for good fritters for weeks. All the donut shops serve "apple filled donuts" not true fritters. We were greeted immediately and she was very friendly. Starting my visit out the right way. we got regular fritters and then a maple fritter. These are legit fritters and boy are they good!! Sooooo good in fact I made sure to tip the person serving us. excellent fritters and they have made me a permanent customer read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Please do not go here. It's all lies. Lies, lies, lies. Just kidding, the fritters are the best, but please do not be greedy and buy out the whole store. Please save some for the rest of us! read more

5 stars and two snaps!! Absolutely delicious, clean, great service and excellent coffee read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Caramel buttercream - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Excellent, wonderful selection and everything I bought was wonderful the fritters were great. Can't say enough about this place.

Trying their maple bacon fritter that they are known for! They were out! But she worked her manic and went in the back and brought me one out! Super friendly local people and so I sat at counter and enjoyed the delicious fritter! read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

This is our go-to spot for donuts -- Not only is it a quick drive from our house, but they also have a great product! They have so many flavors of donuts here, including the classics like glazed donuts, long johns, and apple fritters, as well as uniquely flavored donuts like fruity pebble and maple bacon. They also have coffee available, as well as a variety of cold drinks. Everything is priced fairly, and the service is always fast. I don't have donuts all too often, but whenever I make a stop here, I'm never disappointed. I'll need to visit again soon! read more

What a great neighborhood spot! I've come in several times to get some fritters and donuts and anything that looks good. I have yet to have anything from here that wasn't amazing. The folks at the counter are really helpful and always willing to check in the back to see if a fresh batch is coming out if you ask. It is small, which means it gets crowded easily. They also can run out, which is not surprising given how good everything is. read more

Wow! This donut shop needs to be added to your next visit to Ferndale. Especially if you haven't been already! The staff here are incredibly friendly and welcoming, reminds me an old school donut spot inside w the "regulars" that stop in for their daily coffee and donut fix! The selection of donuts is out of this world - from unique and classic flavors to specialty donuts and fritters in every imaginable flavor. Every bite is a burst of deliciousness! If you're a donut lover, this place is a must-visit. I can't recommend it enough! Truly a fritter / donut paradise! read more

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I stopped by the Apple Fritter Donut Shop because of the reviews on Yelp. I do have a favorite doughnut shop, but I now live way on the other side of town and their hours are very short, especially since they close when they run out. So, I decided to come here just to check it out; I didn't really "need" the doughnuts. Well, I was VERY impressed. Lots of different varieties, so it was hard to choose. I ended up with a Long John and, because of the shop's name, I felt obligated to get an apple fritter. Both were delicious. Nice and a little crispy on the outside and nicely filled on the inside -- exactly how I like them. So much better than the doughnuts at the chain places. Do yourself a favor and stop by! read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Long John and Apple Fritter - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Very good food! I have lived in the area for years and have had donuts from them. It was a pick up order and I will love to go back.

They have been rated number one for many years all kinds of goodies you will not be disappointed

Great buttercream donuts, love the baker's dozen. Great service! We always go there when we can.

EXCELLENT. Like New York bagel but for donuts. Traditional , fast , efficient and delicious. Wish I could give 10 stars. Asked if it was my first time and gave me a fritter because it was! Amazing staff and better donuts. Cannot recommend enough! read more

Great apple fritters and donuts as well. It's a quick and easy stop with friendly people.

They had the best selection and variety of fritters, we have ever seen! They were a little too sweet for us, a little too heavy on the glaze, and not as crispy on the outside as we would've liked the cherry ones should've used at least some kind of Dried cherries, not just flavoring read more

Donuts are the best in town and the service is always great! Kind of small inside, so it can get kind of cramped at busy times. Will be back. read more

Found this donut shop tagging along with another parent during our daughter's hockey trip. Ran over before a game and grabbed a couple of things and let me tell you this place did not disappoint! Where we live there are not really any traditional donut shops, you almost get used to Dunkies if you you're craving a donut. This is the type of place I miss. Amazing selection of fresh donuts, I went with their maple glazed apple fritter and a maple sour cream. Literally out of this world. Grabbed a donut for my wife and she was raving about how amazing it was. Everyone working the counters were friendly and helpful. Even had a few small tables inside if you want to grab a coffee and sit. I highly recommend going out of your way to give this donut shop a try! read more

Best place around for delicious donuts, fritters, long John's! Amazingly friendly people working and the public coming is always look happy to be there! read more

Delicious, very fresh donuts with so many flavors to choose from! The cinnamon roll and the maple walnut apple fritter were the best, but all were good! The service was amazing, so helpful and friendly! Would highly recommend! read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

No sign saying an item was not a donut. Got charged ridiculous prices for donuts $16 for six donuts. Rude nasty owner. Go somewhere else. Vasi's is better and much cheaper. read more

The sweetest ladies work here at 5 am! I ordered fresh fritters and cinnamon rolls! Yum ! Since it was my first visit, they threw in a free donut from the back case. read more

Not sure how everyone is giving this place 5 stars, but I've had plenty of donuts and fritters - this place is only OK. The donuts barely have any topping or flavor and the dough recipe just isn't the best. You can tell the donut filling is out of a can. Fritters over done. If you want a good donut then I'd recommend Donut Cutter, which is down the street. For the best cake donut, hands-down Donut Bar in Southfield. For the best Fritter, not here. Just not this place. Nice people inside, but for the price you pay this place should be right on point. read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Cherry - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Had to come here because Holy Moly was closed, so I wasn't expecting much. It was a pleasant surprise when I walked in. All the employees were wearing masks, as well as the other 2 patrons who came in while I was there. I was a little overwhelmed by all their flavors. They'll have several flavors of one donut, ie choco, choc/choc, choco/maple, etc. Their crullers were very good, I got the one with chocolate on it. I also got the cherry, cherry cake, and I really enjoyed that too. Everyone at work enjoyed the flavors they had as well. Good donuts. read more

The food 10/10 Customer service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Walked in as a first time guest and the business owner immediately gave us a free donut to "make the decision easier." - aces move. She was passionate, explained her favorites and we walked out with 1/2 dozen fritters, they were all top tier Very impressed with the fritters and customer service. Will be returning 100% read more

Oh my gosh I had a chocolate donut with roasted coconut on it and it had a cream of somekind in between the donut and the roasted coconut. It was the best donut I have ever had. Thank you so much. I'm from Salvation Army in Southfield. read more

This place has great, fresh donuts and so much variety to choose from. I had a special Donut made for a Birthday and it was perfect! Highly recommend! read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Birthday Donut - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Fabulous donuts. Great service with a smile. The donuts were fresh and flavorful. I went there before work since the hours are super convenient for easy shifts. No where is open at 5am! I was grateful they were. I will for sure be back. There is a sitting area for counters sitting or a few tables. I sat there for a bit enjoying my coffee watching the news. Great place and I'll be back. read more

One of my all-time favorite places and a can't-miss whenever I'm in the area. The donuts, and of course the apple fritters, here are the best of the best and the people working in the shop are just as great. The crullers, the sour cream glaze, apple cider, all to die for. I live 600 miles away in NJ and never make the trek home without a box from The Apple Fritter with me on the plane. Can't recommend more highly! read more

Apple Fritter Donut Shop - Full box of happiness - Donuts Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Nothing makes me boil more than an overly sweet, too dry, too much junk on top "donut" in the morning. This is definitely Not the case with Apple Fritter. I have yet to come across a donute I didn't like that they make. I usually get their "Boston Creme" donut and a apple danish. Both top notch. The donut dough is a perfect soft consistency with just the right amount of creme. The danish dough is so flavorful and semi-flaky that I could eat it without the topping, thats how delicious the dough is. On top of that, their prices are very reasonable! Hands down the Best Donut Shop in Metro Detroit, bar none! Come here to get your next Dozen and you will not be let down. read more