Dunkin’ Donuts

[chriswangsf]

Not sure if DD was ever mentioned in the downhill fast food places thread, but my lort.

What has changed over the last decade or so to where the donuts are so bad now? I know they stopped making them fresh in the stores (RIP “time to make the donuts” era with Fred the baker), but is that the only reason?

Or is this an example of the Mandela Effect and they were never good to begin with, I was just 10 and loved donuts?

Anyway, the brownie batter donut is still the best seasonal donut they roll out, I just wish the donut would last more than a day before going stale. And yes, the black coffee at DD is still king of fast food coffee.

Go Dawgs from up here in the North GA Mtns.

 

[donalsonville_dawg]

I never thought Dunkin’ was very good to start with so I don’t know what to tell you. I also think there are more options now that make better donuts

 

[TheKangInTheNorth]

If I’m getting a donut it’s gonna be a hot glazed Krispy Kreme

 

[WRobinsDawg]

Dunkin’ people are freaks and always have been IYAM.

 

[chriswangsf]

I never thought Dunkin’ was very good to start with so I don’t know what to tell you. I also think there are more options now that make better donuts

District Donuts in New Orleans is probably the best donut place I’ve ever been to…

 

[BaileyDawg79]

Dunkin has always had better coffee than donuts IMO. And living in New England where there is a Dunkin on every corner, the donuts are just average.

 

[chriswangsf]

If I’m getting a donut it’s gonna be a hot glazed Krispy Kreme

When the hot sign is on, KK is unmatched. Store bought from Ingles? Slimy…

 

[chriswangsf]

Fred the baker commercial on YouTube

 

[LostDawg2]

Problem has always been no corporate stores, so there isn't a baseline expectation. Everything is a franchise, so there is little to no consistency among locations

 

[GrantParkDawg]

The one I go to has gone downhill last two years but of course so has everything else.

coffee is solid though and they are fast

 

[spr1049nc03]

I am with you guys in this.
KK is King here. Yeast doughnuts rule!!!!

I will eat the DD if there is nothing else around but that are not as good as they were . Not that they were that great to start with.

DD lovers seem to start around DC and go north

 

[anon_03j5dr7l9qs90]

I never thought Dunkin’ was very good to start with so I don’t know what to tell you. I also think there are more options now that make better donuts

Their food is below average but the coffee is excellent. I’ll take DD coffee over Starbucks every time.

 

[CarrDawg]

DD coffee and Walmart donuts right out of the oven.

 

[Dawg O War]

Good coffee…donuts not so much…you can’t drive 5 miles in all of New England without seeing 3-5 DDs

 

[SGADawg]

Not sure if DD was ever mentioned in the downhill fast food places thread, but my lort.

What has changed over the last decade or so to where the donuts are so bad now? I know they stopped making them fresh in the stores (RIP “time to make the donuts” era with Fred the baker), but is that the only reason?

Or is this an example of the Mandela Effect and they were never good to begin with, I was just 10 and loved donuts?

Anyway, the brownie batter donut is still the best seasonal donut they roll out, I just wish the donut would last more than a day before going stale. And yes, the black coffee at DD is still king of fast food coffee.

Go Dawgs from up here in the North GA Mtns.

I only get the coffee. It’s the best for the money if you’re hitting a drive thru.

 

[Obi Won]

Good coffee…donuts not so much…you can’t drive 5 miles in all of New England without seeing 3-5 DDs

Yup. More DD’s in New England per sq mile than Waffle Houses in Ga. And that’s a lot. And I have no problem at all with either one.

 

[478dawg]

Coffee is their thing not donuts hence the name change to just Dunkin’

 

[turfDawg92]

We just got one a few months back in Vidalia and I wasn’t overly excited but honestly the few times I’ve gotten donuts or the donut holes from them they’ve been pretty good. Their coffee is pretty decent…maybe I’m just blinded by the one here being a quarter mile or so from my house so i go pretty frequently but it seems like our location is not as bad as what some of you have described.

 

[ShadyNookDawg]

Not sure if DD was ever mentioned in the downhill fast food places thread, but my lort.

What has changed over the last decade or so to where the donuts are so bad now? I know they stopped making them fresh in the stores (RIP “time to make the donuts” era with Fred the baker), but is that the only reason?

Or is this an example of the Mandela Effect and they were never good to begin with, I was just 10 and loved donuts?

Anyway, the brownie batter donut is still the best seasonal donut they roll out, I just wish the donut would last more than a day before going stale. And yes, the black coffee at DD is still king of fast food coffee.

Go Dawgs from rom up here in the North GA Mtns.

Dunkin for the coffee and Krispy Kreme for the donuts.

We have a brand new Dunkin about 10 min into my drive to work (when I go to the office). This place opened late last summer and it was hot garbage from day one. Awful wait times and as for the food....I would rather eat cornpone and hardtack. Coffee is great though.

 

[pheasantdawg]

They all come boxed and are heated. I love their coffee.

 

[blake0405]

Blueberry donut and black coffee from Dunkin is pretty damn 🔥🔥

 

[Jefferson_GA20]

I could afford to lose 20 pounds and love a good donut. Pass 2 or 3 DDs on the way to work every day. I don’t even consider stopping there. Hot glazed Krispy Kreme all day for me.

 

[CalienteDawg]

After working a long work project in New England here is what to order from Dunkin.

Large black coffee with shot of espresso.
Coffee roll
Or
Coffee cake muffin.

Nothing else from there is good or worth the calories.

This thread also makes me so sad for all the folks that don’t live near Bakers Pride in Savannah. To live life without experiencing their chocolate covered doughnuts is a sad, unfulfilled half life.

 

[crf3rd]

 

[Jefferson_GA20]

Donut Hole in 30A is the goat.

 

[chriswangsf]

Donut Hole in 30A is the goat.

Yes. Playing corn hole out there before brunch with my kids is a great family memory.

 

[anon_q2raz786xy94b]

Dunkin has always had better coffee than donuts IMO. And living in New England where there is a Dunkin on every corner, the donuts are just average.

I don’t eat the donuts, but I’ll have a regular coffee anytime before 12. Afterwards it affects my sleep.

 

[anon_q2raz786xy94b]

After working a long work project in New England here is what to order from Dunkin.

Large black coffee with shot of espresso.
Coffee roll
Or
Coffee cake muffin.

Nothing else from there is good or worth the calories.

This thread also makes me so sad for all the folks that don’t live near Bakers Pride in Savannah. To live life without experiencing their chocolate covered doughnuts is a sad, unfulfilled half life.

Salt Lake City of all places is home to a half dozen gourmet donut shops. Each one guilty of gilding the lily

 

[Boom MFer Dawg]

Not sure if DD was ever mentioned in the downhill fast food places thread, but my lort.

What has changed over the last decade or so to where the donuts are so bad now? I know they stopped making them fresh in the stores (RIP “time to make the donuts” era with Fred the baker), but is that the only reason?

Or is this an example of the Mandela Effect and they were never good to begin with, I was just 10 and loved donuts?

Anyway, the brownie batter donut is still the best seasonal donut they roll out, I just wish the donut would last more than a day before going stale. And yes, the black coffee at DD is still king of fast food coffee.

Go Dawgs from up here in the North GA Mtns.

They don’t even make thier own donuts on site, all frozen crap

 

[22bulldog]

Dem munchkins still hit the spot on occasion

 

[IIIput]

Bunch of donut snobs in this thread.

 

[Dawg93]

DD's donuts are still solid, IMO. Go with a maple frosted and you won't regret it.

What I like about DD is that you don't have to go far to find one, the coffee is good, service is pretty quick, etc.

 

[rectomo]

Dunkin has always had better coffee than donuts IMO. And living in New England where there is a Dunkin on every corner, the donuts are just average.

Just in case anyone thinks Bailey is exaggerating, this is the main sports/convention/music venue in RI:

Amica Mutual Pavillion

www.dunkindonutscenter.com

 

[scottmac1972]

I used to get a Dunkin Bacon Egg and Cheese bagel on the way to work, my route has since changed. But I loved those breakfast sandwiches. I think the Donuts are fine. And I like KK too, but the legend of KK has kind of outgrown the actual quality of the donuts IMO. Other then of course the glazed donuts at KK, those are truly the legendary part of their franchise.

 

[Muscogee]

Not sure if DD was ever mentioned in the downhill fast food places thread, but my lort.

What has changed over the last decade or so to where the donuts are so bad now? I know they stopped making them fresh in the stores (RIP “time to make the donuts” era with Fred the baker), but is that the only reason?

Or is this an example of the Mandela Effect and they were never good to begin with, I was just 10 and loved donuts?

Anyway, the brownie batter donut is still the best seasonal donut they roll out, I just wish the donut would last more than a day before going stale. And yes, the black coffee at DD is still king of fast food coffee.

Go Dawgs from up here in the North GA Mtns.

Donuts have always been mediocre, your taste has become more refined, their service has always been terrible, don't know how they survive

 

[FerrolDawg]

I must be the minority, but I've always thought their coffee is terrible. Not Chick-Fil-A bad, but pretty close.

 

[BaileyDawg79]

I must be the minority, but I've always thought their coffee is terrible. Not Chick-Fil-A bad, but pretty close.

It just one of those things man. You like what you like. Starbucks to me is complete garbage for instance. If I need a quick coffee on the run its DD or McDonalds for me.

 

[Ricky Morton]

A Hot Now Krispy Kreme glazed will always poop on any DD option available.

 

[MillDawg]

Not sure if DD was ever mentioned in the downhill fast food places thread, but my lort.

What has changed over the last decade or so to where the donuts are so bad now? I know they stopped making them fresh in the stores (RIP “time to make the donuts” era with Fred the baker), but is that the only reason?

Or is this an example of the Mandela Effect and they were never good to begin with, I was just 10 and loved donuts?

Anyway, the brownie batter donut is still the best seasonal donut they roll out, I just wish the donut would last more than a day before going stale. And yes, the black coffee at DD is still king of fast food coffee.

Go Dawgs from up here in the North GA Mtns.

I am 53 and still love donuts. Good point on them going stale. I ASSume they arrive at the store frozen and they pretty much just thaw them out

 

[FerrolDawg]

It just one of those things man. You like what you like. Starbucks to me is complete garbage for instance. If I need a quick coffee on the run its DD or McDonalds for me.

McDonalds coffee surprised me at how good it was. Definitely one of the better fast food coffee options out there. I agree with you on Starbucks.