slo’s MONDAY poll - Starbucks vs Dunkin Donuts vs McDonalds vs Gas Station Coffee

[starvenger]

I'm a fan of Timmys Dark Roast. The original blend is passable, replacement level coffee.

When I'm in the States it's Starbucks, McDonalds or (if it's close) a local shop.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

As far as just plain coffee goes, my favorite is Dunkin Donuts. Since I have been being good and watching what I eat/drink, I haven't been back to Starbucks to have stuff like their pumpkin spice. I haven't been in Starbucks enough to remember what all on the menu that I like, but I know they have good stuff.

 

[fla4fun]

I don’t drink coffee. So in the morning I would be more likely to go wherever the best breakfast sandwich is, and accompany it with a nice orange juice. I prefer a nice black tea with sugar or a Dr. Pepper for my caffeine hit.

 

[mumto3girls]

Generally I drink coffee I make in the keurig either at home or at work—cheaper and faster. If traveling I would be content with most options but would probably prefer Dunkin or a gas station like Sheetz—no WaWa’s around me, but I’ve had their coffee and liked it. There’s another gas station we stop at in the Carolinas sometimes—I forget the name but their food and coffee is good. I like a sugar free latte at Starbucks but those are expensive (for coffee) and their just plain coffee is way too strong/bitter/burnt tasting for me. Dunkin also tastes off (sour) to me sometimes—I complain to DD20–she’s been working there almost 5 years—now just when she’s home on breaks from college, but she insists they go through so much milk/cream etc there is no way it is sour, but that’s just how it tastes to me. McDonald’s is fine—I’ve had it a few times. Speedway coffee isn’t usually very good.

 

[bcla]

As far as just plain coffee goes, my favorite is Dunkin Donuts. Since I have been being good and watching what I eat/drink, I haven't been back to Starbucks to have stuff like their pumpkin spice. I haven't been in Starbucks enough to remember what all on the menu that I like, but I know they have good stuff.

I don't think I've actually had any of their coffee at a retail location. I'll get something else like a donut for my kid or maybe something else. But once I did see a clearance section with their ground coffee at a Target store. It was a dark roast and similar to many different coffees. Definitely drinkable. That being said - just another inoffensive, drinkable coffee. I can certainly find something similar at McDonald's or other fast food restaurants.