Originally posted by ensigmatic: places like Walmart, Mejier, Kroger, etc. I imagine there's a Krispy Kreme somewhere around here. Dunno where.
Meijer #11 in Grand Rapids had FANTASTIC doughnuts when I was growing up. Now they're not good at all. Dry and the frosting is runny as hell.
On the bright side though, there are quite a few areas this side of MI that still have small mom&pop places, and they're usually wicked busy. Shucks, there's one that has a hymn sing on Friday mornings and that sucker is out the door busy. Pretty sweet.
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June 01, 2018, 12:29 PM
zoom6zoom
I havent been to a Duck Donut in a long time. Then, they only made ONE type of donut, just put different toppings on it. A good donut, but not what I want. Is it still the same?
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June 01, 2018, 12:34 PM
TigerDore
I wondered why their doughnuts taste like something you'd buy in a package at a 7-11. That's a shame.
I agree on Krispy Kreme. Much, much better.
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Originally posted by Georgeair: News flash - most small Dunkin Donut shops do not have a kitchen where donuts are made on site...
I've made trips up there specifically for donuts (300 miles each way) They also ship, which is good, but not the same.
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June 01, 2018, 12:43 PM
SBrooks
Never understood the fascination with cake donuts; If I want cake - I'll buy a cake.
Donuts should be Krispy Kreme style and should be warm and droopey and covered in glaze
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June 01, 2018, 12:49 PM
snoris
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Originally posted by Rightwire: My buddy stopped at a Starbucks in NW Indiana at around 130pm for a plain black coffee. He was told at the drive through, that they don't have coffee after noon. But if he was willing to wait 20 min they could make some. He was so overwhelmed by witty sarcastic responses that he just drove down the street to Burger King for a cup of sustinance.
He should have just told the Starbucks barista, “Okay, start ‘er up. I’ll bring in my cardboard shelter and homeless buddies and wait, then hang out in here for a few hours.”
June 01, 2018, 12:49 PM
chellim1
Schnucks, the local grocery store, makes great donuts...
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June 01, 2018, 12:57 PM
ensigmatic
Wife and I were just discussing this and allowed as how the doughnuts we'd purchased this morning weren't very good.
I mentioned to her "Y'know they're dropping the 'Donuts' from 'Dunkin' Donuts." "What will people be dunkin', then?" she asked. "No clue," I answered.
I've never understood why companies' first responses to declining sales nearly always seems to be to decrease their products' value propositions
This would make at least the second time in a row we've been disappointed. There's a distinct possibility they won't get a third chance.
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June 01, 2018, 05:39 PM
Cousin Vinnie
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Originally posted by Kevbo: So, in the middle of my usual insomnia I decide to pop over to the local Dunkin donuts here on national doughnut day to get my family some so that when they awaken to head to work and school they may enjoy a treat courtesy of dear old Dad
And what do I discover?
They have
No
Doughnuts.
At a Dunkin Donuts
On national doughnut day
Now before you think, well, maybe they were all sold out
Alas, no. I arrived shortly after they opened at 5am and was told by the poor lass behind the counter that they just didn’t have any and she didn’t know why
To which I responded...”so, today, I guess you’re just Dunkin”
She didn’t get it
HAPPY DOUGHNUT DAY EVERYBODY
Thats why she works at Dunkin Donuts and not at another firm that requires an ounce of smarts. If not at DD, she would be the french dry girl at a local burger joint.
June 01, 2018, 08:13 PM
mikeyspizza
Haven't been in one in years, but Wall Street is liking whatever they are doing. Their stock is near an all-time high.
June 01, 2018, 08:43 PM
Skins2881
quote:
Originally posted by justjoe:
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Kevbo In search of baseball, strippers, and guns posted June 01, 2018 08:02 AM Hide Post Duck donuts is not only local, but is barely 1000 yards from my front door
See, within a year friends would be pushing me in a wheelbarrow through the front door. Year two, they would be rolling me like an enormous beach ball. Year three... there would be no year three. At the end of year two, there would be a huge, hideous spontaneous bursting inside the donut parlor as I ramrodded one final maple sugar delight down my craw, splattering the walls with stuff that looked like frosting and sprinkles, in gobs of doughy goo.
Originally posted by Scoutmaster: I love donuts. But donuts are nothing more than sugar and fat, held together by a little flour.
Your point.
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June 01, 2018, 09:37 PM
comet24
Dunkin Donuts went downhill when they started listing the calories of each donut next to the name.
I know donuts are not good for me. The few times I want one I don't need to be reminded I just ate 700 calories with two donuts.
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June 01, 2018, 10:56 PM
MikeGLI
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Originally posted by comet24: Dunkin Donuts went downhill when they started listing the calories of each donut next to the name.
I know donuts are not good for me. The few times I want one I don't need to be reminded I just ate 700 calories with two donuts.
I'm sure it wasn't their idea.
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June 02, 2018, 06:11 AM
Krazeehorse
Am I on Candid Camera?!?!?
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June 02, 2018, 07:31 AM
Suppressed
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Originally posted by RHINOWSO: ^^^^^^^ Last couple of work trips I’ve made a point to find the ‘local’ donut shops.
You know the ones - with legit, made daily donuts - not the mass produced ones.
Mmmmmm gooooood....
If you ever find yourself in Maryland, Carlsons Donuts are the best. It is located near BWI Airport. You have to get there early because they run out of donuts by 10 a.m..
June 02, 2018, 07:45 AM
ulsterman
We stopped by Subway the over day and they were out of bread.
"I can make salads".
"Sign doesn't say Saladway".
June 02, 2018, 09:19 AM
MitchbSC
I've got a Bojangles Chicken nearby that somehow never has chicken during dinner hours.
They don't think it be like it is, but it do.
June 02, 2018, 10:21 AM
kkina
I once went into Staples, and yep, they were out of staplers.
