In search of McDonald’s fried apple pie...

According to the McDonald’s timeline, the “baked apple pie replaces the fried apple pie on the standard menu” in 1992. Indeed, that was a sad decision, and fried apple pie enthusiasts grieved for the loss of their beloved pastry. However, in recent years, there has been a resurgence of the infamous dessert as it appears in McDonald’s restaurants located in Wal*Marts, airports, shopping malls, and overseas. Hurray for the return of McDonald’s fried apple pie! Also, kudos to Christopher Treadway for pioneering the appreciation of McDonald’s fried apple pie. His site, Chief Mötley Web Sürfer, contains a list of some places to find fried apple pie as well as a very appealing applet (pun intended) of scrolling pictures of our treasured dessert, so go check it out and be prepared to drool!

Well, it is time to find more restaurants that serve fried apple pie and share these locations with other fans across the globe! “(M)” indicates an entry obtained from the Chief Mötley Web Sürfer. “(F)” indicates an entry that resulted from this page being listed on Fark.com on December 17, 2001. If you have any additions or corrections, please contact Cynthia Tsao with the relevant information (including how you found out about this site), and it will be added to the list. I am also just beginning a photo album of fried apple pie boxes, especially from McDonald’s restaurants that are located outside of the United States.

In May 2008, the search continues!

Spurred on by a slew of fan support, we finally embark on an update that’s way overdue! Happy hunting!

In June 2008, a new development emerges!

Southern California KFC restaurants have officially added a substitute with their new Value Menu! – John B. (6/08)

STATE OR PROVINCE	CITY	STREET ADDRESS	CONFIRMED OR RUMOR?	SOURCE
Alabama	Albertville	Hardee’s offers a substitute	Confirmed	Patrick W.
Alabama	Albertville	Krystal’s offers a substitute	Confirmed	Patrick W.
Alabama	Boaz	Krystal’s offers a substitute	Confirmed	Patrick W.
Alabama	Guntersville	Krystal’s offers a substitute	Confirmed	Patrick W.
California	Berkeley	KFC at 1805 Shattuck Ave	Closed	Cynthia T.
California	Blue Jay	27284 Highway 189 (in the San Bernardino Mountains)	Discontinued	Rick S. (12/06)
California	Costa Mesa	John Bridges went to 2300 Harbor Blvd (Corner of Harbor and Wilson) and “they flat out said they don’t have the fried pie, only baked.”	Discontinued	John B. - disproved George & Joanne (M) - initial rumor
California	Covina	Pizza Hut’s (468 San Bernardino Rd,Covina, CA) offers a substitute known as WingStreet® Fried Apple Pies	Confirmed	Kris M. (12/06)
California	Culver City	McDonald's Express in the Fox Hills Mall	Confirmed	Ed D.C. (7/06)
California	Duarte	Wal*Mart at 1600 S. Mountain Ave. (Ask for fried, they also serve baked)	Confirmed	Christopher T. (M) and Anon (5/08)
California	Fremont	McDonald's Express in the Fremont Hub (Mowry and Fremont)	Confirmed	Cin-Yee S. (9/03)
California	Hemet	KFC at 3440 E Florida Ave offers a substitute	Confirmed	"Just Me!" (2/03)
California	Laguna Niguel	Walmart at 27470 Alicia Pkwy	Confirmed	Candice B. (11/07)
California	Martinez	700 Court Street (very close to the courthouse)	Confirmed	Chris B. (4/03)
California	Martinez	Wal-Mart Store #3493 at 1021 Arnold Dr. (stopped selling after remodel)	Discontinued	Ian C. (6/03) and Ian C. (5/07)
California	Monterey	Not the one near Embassy Suites	Confirmed	Ethan K. (4/06)
California	Mountain View	Wal*Mart at 600 Showers Dr. Wilfred T. (4/07) reports, “The fried apple pie at Walmart in Mountain View has sadly met its demise. I guess they found space for an oven.”.	Discontinued	Cynthia T. (4/98) and Wilfred T. (4/07)
California	Pleasanton	1004 Stoneridge Mall (Near Highways 580 & 680)	Confirmed	Joe (M)
California	Pleasanton	Wal*Mart at 4501 Rosewood Drive (Off Highway 580)	Confirmed	Joe (M)
California	Porter Ranch	Wal*Mart at 19821 Rinaldi St.	Discontinued	Bill P. (F) and Shirley O. (8/06)
California	Rancho Cucamonga	Wal*Mart at 12549 Foothill Blvd (Off Interstate 15)	Confirmed	Lex (M)
California	San Bruno	Tanforan Mall (Off 380 between 101 and 280)	Confirmed	Anil K.
California	San Diego	Horton Plaza (Corner of Broadway and G)	Discontinued	Lex (M) and Ed D.C. (5/08)
California	San Diego	3146 Mission Blvd	Rumor	Bryan H. at twentysix.net
California	San Francisco	On Market, around 11th. There are two Bank of America buildings, across the street from each other. There is a mini-MickeyD’s on the street level.	Confirmed	Atul B. (4/02) and Gina S. (3/02)
California	San Francisco	Taco Bell/KFC at 2101 Lombard (at Fillmore)	Confirmed	Cherie W. (9/02)
California	San Jose	San Jose Airport, Terminal A (Near Southwest Gate A6)	Closed	Cynthia T. and Robert K. (6/08)
California	San Jose	Oakridge Mall	Confirmed	Elmer A. (F) - (12/01)
California	Sunnyvale	Sunnyvale Town Center	Closed	Elmer A. (F) – (12/01) and Robert K. (6/08)
California	Torrance	18145 Crenshaw Blvd., Ben B. (11/07) reports, “Although they did not offer the fried version, they had no problem with my request to drop a couple baked goodies into the fryer for me. Ahhh, heaven! Never hurts to ask, eh?”	Confirmed	Ben B. (11/07)
California	Upland	Wal*Mart at 1540 W. Foothill Blvd (Near Historic Route 66)	Confirmed	Rueben (M)
California	Westminster	Westminster Mall	Rumor	Johnson L. (5/07)
Florida	Key Largo