Dunkin Donuts

[NJHalo]

So, what do you think? I saw the news reports with the long lines in Santa Monica.

They are a dime a dozen here in NJ, so I am curious to hear what west coasters think.

[Blarg]

I have been to three dunkin donuts in three different states. All sucked. All had dried out donuts and the coffee has bitter edge.

[TobiasFunke]

Coffee rules

[Sully151]

The chocolatier and vanilla cream filled donuts are awesome.

Better than Krispy Kreme, but no one compares to Donut Man!

[Kenny]

Not even close to excited.

All I hear is east coast implants rave about Dunkin, but it's not like they've never been here before. They were here, then they weren't.

I personally just don't care. A donut's a donut, it's all delicious crap.

[pattimelt]

I can't wait for my apple cinnamon donut craving to be satisfied!!! I always get some when I go to AZ for Spring Training, cause I LOVE them!!!  The one closest to OC will be either the one in Downey or the one in Whittier, and those won't be open until the end of November!!!

[Chimi]

They are opening one in Laguna Hills.

[Tank]

had some when i lived in massachusetts in 1981. nothing special. it was kind of like the east coast version of winchells donuts.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Have had them in Vegas for some time. One is about a five minute drive from the house. I seldom set foot in the place.

[gotbeer]

Had some when in Vegas.  Donuts aren't as sweet as Krispy Kreme.  Which is fine by me.  Coffee on the other hand, didn't have that burnt or strong flavor like Starbucks.  So it also worked for me, but some people might prefer that stronger taste.  Plus it wasn't overpriced like Starbucks coffee.  

 

The combination of coffee and donut are probably slightly above a typical donut shop in price and quality.  

[Spencer]

I don't understand the fuss.

Everyone in socal should have their own favorite korean shop.

For me, it's Rose Donuts @ Lincoln and Rio Vista. Apple fritter and ham/cheese croissant 4 lyfe

[Blarg]

If you are pounding your coffee with sugar and cream it's not good coffee. I just don't know what the fuss is, I have never got a good donut from a Dunkin.

[maximus p]

Is Boston Donuts the same as Dunkin?  Their signs look the same (font, color).  Always figured that it was the same company when the signs switched.

[Tank]

I don't understand the fuss.

Everyone in socal should have their own favorite korean shop.

For me, it's Rose Donuts @ Lincoln and Rio Vista. Apple fritter and ham/cheese croissant 4 lyfe

Apple fritters and maple bars. Throw in the occasional cream-filled and it's gonna be a good morning.

[wopphil]

I am not as old as some of you, but I swear I recall going to a Dunkin Donuts on Warner and Harbor when I was a kid, maybe 25 years ago. And I thought they had to go out of business because they sucked. So what has changed in 25 years?

[Tank]

I'm with you, Phil. I could've sworn we used to have plenty of DD out here in SoCal.

[Ochocinco!]

I don't get all the A's like hype over Dunkin.... It sucks, every time.

[AngelArcher]

Ok, I've been out of SoCal for 9 years, but was pretty sure there were some Dunkin Donuts when I lived there. I guess they faded away and I never noticed, since I only went to mom and pop shops or Winchels in a pinch.

 

So now they're back and it's big news? They're plenty here in AZ, but the couple times I've been in one they were dead and I wasn't impressed with their offerings.

[arch stanton]

DD is like McD to me. It's nothing special but it's everywhere and fairly fast. Not something I seek out.

[halobob]

Worst donuts ever!

[NJHalo]

Coffee is great, but donuts are just ok

[Amazing Larry]

There was a thread on this a while back and Katie mentioned that Dunkin has been in CA for a couple years now.

 

http://patch.com/california/carlsbad/first-dunkin-donuts-california-camp-pendleton#photo-9813360

[1nutkruk]

They are popping up here now.  I don't eat donuts and I don't drink coffee so I have no interest.  

[vlad27]

I grew up in NY and loved Dunkin as a kid - they have them in Tempe and they are pretty good - although if I lived in CA id skip Dunkin and go to that little donut shop at Newport Beach balboa area - that place is awesome - nothing like it here in AZ

[AngelArcher]

I grew up in NY and loved Dunkin as a kid - they have them in Tempe and they are pretty good - although if I lived in CA id skip Dunkin and go to that little donut shop at Newport Beach balboa area - that place is awesome - nothing like it here in AZ

 

Although I've never tried them, BOSA donuts are suppose to be pretty good. There's several locations in the valley.