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Dunkin Donuts

ScrapHappy — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:15:42 GMT

Haven't had Dunkin Donuts in a looooong time. Don't buy donuts at grocery store either. Thought it would be a nice treat for my daughter who is already on her summer break and bored. Picked out a 1/2 dozen donuts and it came to $8.06! Won't be buying any more donuts.

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Lucky Charm — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:22:54 GMT

I haven't had a DD in about 2 decades (and never had a Krispy Kreme).

One of my sisters moved away and the only thing she complained about was that Dunkin Donuts had a different kind of cream inside their cream filled donuts.

So every time someone visited her, they were ordered (lol) to bring a dozen of nothing but the cream filled donuts for her (on only her) to enjoy.

Once my father and I flew down in his little plane for a Sunday visit and when she saw us get out empty handed, she pointed us back to the main runway. (She really was bummed the entire visit that we forgot to bring her donuts.)

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Shanus — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:37:54 GMT

We have the Krispy Kreme "factory" near us. We took the GDs to watch the donuts being placed on the conveyor belt, slide down to flip over into the fryer and finally make their way down to the icing "dripper". They squealed with excitement especially when a few donuts got caught and slid off the belt.

Before we left, they chose a few donuts with their favorite topping or filling.

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:00:56 GMT

Duncan is a once in a while treat for us. There is one just a few minutes away in a shopping center. We always get coupons with our Sunday paper. With coupon I get 6 for $5.Our favorites are toasted coconut, cinnamon & the old fashioned plain.
My favorite doughnut of all time since I was a kid is the Entennmans chocolate frosted one. I light up every time I eat one. When I was pregnant I had to have one every day!! These days though I rarely buy a box due to health & weight reasons.🍩🍩

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Sooner — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:02:29 GMT

I don't know of any food or drink items you can get for less than $1 these days. And with tax? Yeah, sounds right to me.

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Lipstickdiva — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:30:33 GMT

I drive past a DD on my way to and from work everyday. Pre-pandemic I could see the drive-thru line was sometimes long when I would go to work in the morning. Once the pandemic hit, the line is unbelievable. No matter what time of day I drive by, the line is wrapped around the entire parking lot and onto the road. It got so bad they had to block off one of the entrances because the traffic was getting so backed up.

I don't even remember the last time I went to a DD. I used to periodically get a honey bran raisin muffin but they quit carrying them. I don't care for their coffee.

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Lucky Charm — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:31:00 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
I drive past a DD on my way to and from work everyday. Pre-pandemic I could see the drive-thru line was sometimes long when I would go to work in the morning. Once the pandemic hit, the line is unbelievable. No matter what time of day I drive by, the line is wrapped around the entire parking lot and onto the road. It got so bad they had to block off one of the entrances because the traffic was getting so backed up.

I don't even remember the last time I went to a DD. I used to periodically bet a honey bran raisin muffin but they quit carrying them. I don't care for their coffee.

Oh, I remember their coffee. It made me feel like I had soap bubbles in my throat. I don't know what it was about their coffee, but, no. Just no.

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Spurt — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:16:27 GMT

The price of food has gone way up.....so I'm not surprised at the cost.... Donuts are a RARE treat for me....🍩

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mspatmac — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:32:44 GMT

@Shanus wrote:

We have the Krispy Kreme "factory" near us. We took the GDs to watch the donuts being placed on the conveyor belt, slide down to flip over into the fryer and finally make their way down to the icing "dripper". They squealed with excitement especially when a few donuts got caught and slid off the belt.

Before we left, they chose a few donuts with their favorite topping or filling.

@Shanus Thank goodness I don't live near a Krispy Kream store or factory, as they are my favorites. It would take the little will power I have left to not go every morning.

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Shanus — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:38:59 GMT

@mspatmac wrote:
@Shanus wrote:

We have the Krispy Kreme "factory" near us. We took the GDs to watch the donuts being placed on the conveyor belt, slide down to flip over into the fryer and finally make their way down to the icing "dripper". They squealed with excitement especially when a few donuts got caught and slid off the belt.

Before we left, they chose a few donuts with their favorite topping or filling.
@Shanus Thank goodness I don't live near a Krispy Kream store or factory, as they are my favorites. It would take the little will power I have left to not go every morning.

@mspatmac I can easily pass desserts and sweets, but get me near the breads section in a bakery and I have no control. Lol

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songbird — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:34:50 GMT

We have a Dunkin Donut (brand new) about 4 blocks and a half away from us. It's actually the other side of a railroad station. I sometimes take a short cut crossing the rail bridge to get to it. A nice walk usually. Pretty crowded especially on weekends (Sunday mornings....really crowded) I only like the glazed donuts. Never cared for Krispy Creams although most people seem to prefer them. I dont' drink coffee, so I just buy the donuts. Have no idea if people are buying as much donuts as they are ordering coffee.

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ValuSkr — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:51:34 GMT

Wow, six donuts for $8.00, Sounds like that franchise is raking!

The only time I go to Dunkin is when there's a coupon for a free donut or coffee.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:02:00 GMT

our dunkin donuts that have drive thrus have long lines......not quite as long as starbucks, but be prepared to wait.

we have a lot in our area. i can get to at least 5 dunkin donuts within about five minutes going any direction.

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Mj12 — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:09:33 GMT

I much prefer DD coffee to Sbux but my favorite (which we don't have around here) is Tim Hortons.

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Mary Bailey — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:10:59 GMT

I can see Dunkin from my back windows.

DH used to bring me DD coffee & breakfast in bed on weekends. Those were the good ol' days.

Now I make my own DD Cold Brew coffee.

Occasionally I'll get some avocado toast from DD.

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Venezia — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:20:45 GMT

I'm enrolled in DDs Perks program, as I prefer their coffee and donuts to other chains. They are always offering specials, but even without those I don't think their prices are out of line with any other food retailer.

You do better getting a dozen donuts (per donut) but, if you don't want a dozen that doesn't do you much good.

However, I don't think $8.06 (with tax included) is unreasonable. I'd just eat the donuts and enjoy them. I think we all deserve a treat now and then, especially after this past year.

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Shanus — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:21:23 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I don't know of any food or drink items you can get for less than $1 these days. And with tax? Yeah, sounds right to me.

@Sooner Does a pack of gum count?

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Sooner — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:37:12 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
I don't know of any food or drink items you can get for less than $1 these days. And with tax? Yeah, sounds right to me.
@Sooner Does a pack of gum count?

@Shanus LOL!!! I have no idea! I have not bought gum in any time I can remember since Double Bubble to blow double bubbles!

So how much is it?

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Shanus — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:53:25 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
I don't know of any food or drink items you can get for less than $1 these days. And with tax? Yeah, sounds right to me.
@Sooner Does a pack of gum count?
@Shanus LOL!!! I have no idea! I have not bought gum in any time I can remember since Double Bubble to blow double bubbles!

So how much is it?

@Sooner I have no idea about gum, but thought maybe the gum, Tick Tacks, etc. at the checkout line may be $1 or less.

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Sooner — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:16:25 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
I don't know of any food or drink items you can get for less than $1 these days. And with tax? Yeah, sounds right to me.
@Sooner Does a pack of gum count?
@Shanus LOL!!! I have no idea! I have not bought gum in any time I can remember since Double Bubble to blow double bubbles!

So how much is it?
@Sooner I have no idea about gum, but thought maybe the gum, Tick Tacks, etc. at the checkout line may be $1 or less.

@Shanus Just looked at CVS site: 5 Gum Sugarfree Gum, Single Pack $1.79! Those donuts are starting to look like the deal of the day! Gotta go get some!!!