It’s an age old debate, Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks. For myself, Dunkin' has always been the clear winner. I hate to say it, but no one actually goes to Starbucks unless they’re trying to take an Instagram picture, or pretend they’re a super professional business person. I can’t lie, there are some things I enjoy about Starbucks, but it will never compare to my beloved Dunkin'. Here are some of the most important reasons you should switch from Starbucks to Dunkin'.
1. The Price
The pricing differences between these two is black and white. If you want to pay an absurd amount of money for a small coffee, I'm sorry, Tall, then go to Starbucks. I can get a medium coffee and a breakfast sandwich for less money at Dunkin'. Not to mention Dunkin' Donuts has a daily happy hour; from 3-6 you can get a medium coffee for only 99 cents!
What ever happened to small, medium, and large? Ordering a drink at Starbucks is like speaking a different language. There’s like an unnecessary need to sound ~fancy~ when all I really want is a coffee. Seriously what even is a “treinta”?
3. Donuts & Munchkins
Please tell me a time you’ve ever been sad about a co-worker bringing in Dunkin' Donuts during your morning shift. Donuts and coffee go hand in hand, so I don’t even have to argue this point. Starbucks doesn’t even have a donut option, the closest they have is a cake pop… whatever that is.
4. The Food
To be honest with you, I didn’t even know Starbucks had food options. Dunkin' however has endless amounts of options, and you can even turn them into a meal with your coffee. This has to be one of the main reasons I enjoy Dunkin' in the morning. If you’re ever running late you can get breakfast and coffee in less than 5 minutes, and it will taste delicious.
5.Simplicity
Like I said before, ordering at Starbucks is like speaking a different language. It’s a mouthful just to get your order out, how does a cashier even catch everything you say. “Can I get a venti, easy ice, low fat, chai, mocha latte, hold the whip, Frappuccino” Imagine asking someone to make you that… If you’re ordering that much at a coffee shop, I have a hard time believing you are actually there for coffee.
6. Availability
Most Dunkin' locations are 24/7 and have a drive thru. Grabbing coffee doesn’t need to be an all day ordeal for me. I just want to get in and get out which is exactly why Dunkin' is so perfect. Not to mention, going into Starbucks feels like you’re invading someone’s workplace.
7. Baskin Robbins
Probably the best reason to choose Dunkin' Donuts over Starbucks. Not only do they have donuts, but most stores have an attached Baskin Robbins. Donuts and ice cream is an amazing combination, what more could you ask for?
