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From the lens Starbucks vs. Dunkin' Donuts : Coffee Wars.

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Do you just have to have that morning coffee? What brew is your best?

  • nightcats Jun 1, 2012 @ 1:25 pm | delete
    Hi Julie. Happy Donut Day. And yes, I have to have my morning coffee. Lots of it. My favorite brews are the flavored ones that taste like Irish Cream or Cinnamon or what not.
  • bloomingrose May 1, 2012 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    What a cute idea for a lens! Everybody loves coffee - well everyone who is in the KNOW.
  • cmorris Apr 15, 2012 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    Yes, I am an everyday coffee drinker. It is the first thing to do in the morning. I like going to starbucks and using the drive thru window to get that venti mocha. Use your starbucks card to get those reward points and move up levels. They give you a free cup of coffee on your birthday. http://get-coffee-cards.blogspot.com
  • virtualboy Apr 1, 2012 @ 9:25 pm | delete
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  • PapaKork Feb 4, 2012 @ 12:02 pm | delete
    I enjoy them all and usually have several different brands on hand, but mostly it's Dunkin Donuts that I brew. Great lens!
  • winlin Jan 30, 2012 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    Of the two - Dunkin' get my vote... for sure.
  • JoeCinocca Nov 27, 2011 @ 1:07 am | delete
    McDonald's and Subway use Seattle's Best. My fav is Major Dickason blend by Peet's Coffee. Fun Lens!
  • vendettarwb Nov 17, 2011 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    I took the challenge to my house. I made the coffee in a french press, the first batch had the french press washed right before brewing the coffee (I re-washed for the second batch). I used the coffee grinder to grind each at the same amount of pulses. Same Electric Kettle to boil the water, the difference was amazing. That particular morning I preferred the dunkin' doughnuts coffee.

    Just because I preferred the Dunkin' does not mean the coffee is better at Dunkin' It's simply my preference, I did like the bitterness that the Starbuck's coffee had to offer, If I was in more of a mood for something leaning towards espresso (note not expresso as most people seems to call it) I might reach for the star buck's.

    Today I was in the mood for regular coffee extra cream extra sugar, both cups of coffee had the same brew time 5 min and temp 204 degrees F. The cream and sugar were in equal amounts, Both were the regular blend of coffee from each company. Both cups were from the top of the batch. (meaning not at the bottom of the french press when finished)

    The Dunkin' Had an almost non existent bitterness with a spectrum of mild to rich flavors where as the Starbuck's The bitter part was most of the flavor with some rich undertones. I liked the aroma of the Star buck's ( I think this is what heaven smells like) coffee un-processed better than the Dunkin', but when brewed I liked the opposite better. All in all a delicious experiment.

    If you have not brewed from a french press before I highly recommend it. It gives you an amazing amount of control on the finished product. If you haven't guessed I do love consistency.
  • tagsforkids Oct 17, 2011 @ 3:55 pm | delete
    That's a definite! I often refer to it as my daily transfusion but generally like the coffee I make at home or the office (Folgers) over buying it out...but then again I'll drink "camp coffee" too!
  • CottageDavid Oct 17, 2011 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    Nothing beats a good dedate Lens!
  • christopherwell Oct 14, 2011 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    I'm just as happy with the coffee at the office. Granted, it's some kind of hazelnut flavored thing...
  • sousababy Oct 12, 2011 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    Being Canadian, I must say Tim Horton's coffee is the best. I have had Starbucks though (not Dunkin Donuts - hence I didn't feel I could vote in all fairness in your dual debate). Great lens!
  • Heather426 Oct 6, 2011 @ 3:59 pm | delete
    I need some coffee right now, so thanks for the reminder, lol. I'll make some Starbucks just for you, so come on over:)
  • JodiFromFlorida Oct 4, 2011 @ 8:43 pm | delete
    I love the cat with his head in the coffee cup...my cat does that too! Yes I have to have coffee in the morning and I prefer Eight O'Clock Coffee. Great lens!
  • Mermaiden Sep 26, 2011 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    i really enjoyed this lens. what a cute idea! i loved all the images and videos!
  • DLeighAlexander Sep 7, 2011 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    Dunkin' Donuts is my favorite for morning coffee. I also really like Caribou coffee when I visit Minnesota :)
  • hornetsnest Sep 1, 2011 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Interesting lens, thanks for sharing
  • Philipuk1983 Aug 19, 2011 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    Starbucks all the way although I do love a good doughnut, why cant I have both :-(
  • Tara Snow Aug 15, 2011 @ 11:57 am | delete
    Dunkin Donuts has always been great to me, always stick with my old fashioned donuts, but I keep coming across stories of people who have had really bad experiences with them, there are some really funny vents about them here>.
  • milkcananime Aug 12, 2011 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    I like Subway Coffee. You should try it!
  • tandemonimom Aug 10, 2011 @ 11:36 pm | delete
    I don't drink coffee, but I really enjoyed this lens! Great job, Julie, as usual!
  • anticloud Aug 10, 2011 @ 9:47 am | delete
    Iced vanilla latte please! Starbucks also had FANTASTIC chocolate chip cookies. Erg! I have a craving now. Hehe.
  • Phoenix12211 Aug 10, 2011 @ 8:35 am | delete
    Neither! Tylers Coffee acid-free regular is the only way to start my day!
  • ellagis Jul 16, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    I could not start a day without my coffee. Italian one, espresso, black and strong.
  • WorldVisionary Jul 12, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    I like both Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts, but Starbucks is my favorite at the moment. I've become addicted to the iced skinny vanilla lattes!
  • LoKackl Jul 3, 2011 @ 8:17 am | delete
    I buy Dunkin coffee and make it in my Starbucks coffee press. Maybe I'll try bringing home a pound of Starbucks to see if it tastes better. smiles! happy 4th!!
  • vbright105 Jul 3, 2011 @ 3:36 am | delete
    This was fun! I am about to do a "Monkeybrain" and wanted to check other such lenses. Great content, as usual, Julie
  • newbizmau Jun 16, 2011 @ 10:06 pm | delete
    Dunkin' Donuts is the better coffee hands down, but if we are talking best Barista made coffee then order the Triple Grande White mocha from Starbucks. That's my typical order at Starbucks.
  • TravelingRae Jun 14, 2011 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    If I go out for coffee, the first choice is Starbucks. The runner up is McDonalds. Dunkin' doesn't even make the list! (It was worth visiting this lens just for that Starbucks commercial, LOL!)
  • RetroMom May 6, 2011 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    Starbucks forever. :)
  • OrganicMom247 May 2, 2011 @ 7:07 pm | delete
    When I think of coffee, I think of starbucks. And so, the best coffee for me is the coffee of starbucks. Nobody does it better.
  • andyhanson Apr 11, 2011 @ 7:47 pm | delete
    starbuks all the way i love starbucks it is starbuks or nuthin
  • halibound Mar 18, 2011 @ 6:33 am | delete
    Tim Hortons is the way to go but I really started liking MCdonalds coffee... WOW, yeah I just went there anyone else agree out there!?
  • JeremiahStanghini Jan 17, 2011 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    Love my Vanilla Latte's. :-)

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jeremiah
  • fadibody Jan 9, 2011 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    It really doesn't matter so long as there's caffeine, it is still coffee regardless of which company or establishment did it. Anyway, I had so much fun reading your post. Thanks!It's very informative in many ways you can imagine.

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  • ViolinStudent Dec 26, 2010 @ 1:58 am | delete
    I probably prefer Starbucks, but go to Dunkin' Donuts due to price.
  • BuckHawk Dec 19, 2010 @ 10:12 am | delete
    When I moved into the country, I was delighted to discover that Starbucks started making home coffee! I could still get my Starbucks fix, now off to get another cup of coffee.
  • prosperity66 Dec 19, 2010 @ 6:33 am | delete
    I have absolutely no idea what Starbucks can be neither the second one... but one thing is sure, I'm going to get another cup coffee to read the rest of your always entertaining and interesting lenses!
  • maxnic11 Dec 17, 2010 @ 8:40 am | delete
    Love a coffee in bed!!
  • TWOnline2 Dec 13, 2010 @ 11:00 pm | delete
    stay home. make your own coffee and get it the way you like it.
  • ICanCook Dec 13, 2010 @ 8:22 pm | delete
    Starbucks Rocks. I look for a shop everywhere I go and usually find one. I found one in England last week and was pleasantly surprised. Of course there was no Dunkin Donuts in sight.
  • ohcaroline Oct 30, 2010 @ 8:57 am | delete
    I am not a java junkie...never had a cup in my life...but I really relish the aroma of a cup brewing. Great lens Julie!
  • bsblmike2 Oct 23, 2010 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    nice lens julia
  • lizziebeth Oct 7, 2010 @ 8:38 am | delete
    What a fun lens! I enjoyed my visit this morning. :-) Thank you!
  • RebeccaE Oct 1, 2010 @ 11:03 am | delete
    what an awesome lens, but I am partial to starbucks so there you go!
  • WriterBuzz Sep 29, 2010 @ 1:00 am | delete
    Nice idea for a lens. Very informative. Gave you a quick thumbs up.
  • SoyCandleLover-Maker Jun 18, 2010 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    It's almost 10pm and I'm craving coffee.
    I... just... have... to... hold... off...until morning. :D Thanks for the debate. Love it and lensrolling to Sweet Tea vs Ice Tea. My other caffeinated vice.
  • lasertek May 17, 2010 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    I enjoyed this debate! I do love DD coffee because of its simple taste and mouthwatering aroma but I also have Starbucks favorites that's why it is hard to choose which I prefer most.
  • Giftclubguru Feb 9, 2010 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    DD is the place for ordinary business meetings, clean coffee is very good and you allway find a quiet spot for contract signing, interviews, discution. Starbuck is the snobbish place where 1/2 of tables have people with laptops. for me DD is a place for business mettings when SB is a place where you want to be by yourself and meet people
  • Sylvestermouse Jan 31, 2010 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    I drink Starbucks morning, noon and night! I think my family easily supports one store alone.
    This is a great duel subject! Angel Blessed and added to my Squid Angel Mouse Tracks lens.
  • Dailydreams Dec 28, 2009 @ 2:25 am | delete
    This is a great debate coffee is the lifeblood of a lot of early morning risers . This very popular question is getting a feature spot on my other peoples lenses lens :) good work
  • CherylK Oct 1, 2009 @ 8:24 am | delete
    This is a great debate, Julie!! I agree with AndyPo about independent shops and we have two great independent coffee shops here in our little town. However, Starbucks is tops on my list because of their business ethics. Did you know that they purchase more fair trade coffeebeans than anyone else in the country? (And they do not burn their beans, imho.)
  • Sojourn Aug 5, 2009 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    I'm with you, Julie - Starbucks! I travel a lot and the quality of my trip is based on how close the nearest Starbucks is to whatever hotel I'm staying in. Roughest city to visit for a Starbucks lover? Boston! If there's a Starbucks there, I haven't found it. They must have hidden it behind all the Dunkin Donuts. Drat. :)
  • AndyPo May 21, 2009 @ 9:45 am | delete
    Great idea for a debate. I like small independent coffee shops best, but there are so few of them left. In England Starbucks have won the battle; there are very few Dunkin Donuts, but a Starbucks on every highstreet.
  • papawu May 5, 2009 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    Great debate. Although, I must say that all the Starbuck's lovers are coffee elitists and they may continue to pay the Starbuck's brand prices. Me, I will go for the X-large 2 dollar Dunkin' Arabica bean coffee.
  • kiwisoutback May 4, 2009 @ 2:48 pm | delete
    I think this is my favorite Hey Monkeybrain lens. In Massachusetts here we have some die hard Dunkin lovers. It's their home base.. they were founded in Quincy, MA just a few minutes from where I live. I worked for them for a while, and I saw behind the scenes how they make everything and how corporate treats its employees and franchisees. I wasn't impressed! But I am by this lens. Squid Angel blessed!
  • wii-fanatic Apr 28, 2009 @ 6:02 am | delete
    Very creative and exciting lense. I agree starbucks is much better than duckin donuts
  • weedwacker Apr 23, 2009 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    Ahhh, SB!!! Ohio isn't big on DD but some wanna be contenders: Tim Horton's & Panera. But my secret fav is Pete's.
  • chicandsavvy Apr 21, 2009 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    I agree that Starbucks is better than DD. This was fun to read especially since I'm tired. Lots of info without being boring or overwhelming. 5*'s.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Apr 8, 2009 @ 8:00 am | delete
    McDonalds has the best coffee in Canada -- against Tim Horton's, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and all the rest...it has been scientifically proven, by my husband! Despite the fact that there are lots of those non-recyclable paper coffee cups on this page, it has been blessed anyway by a newly minted SquidAngel.

    Brenda
  • Mar 13, 2009 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    great lens!! i like that you have a lot of debate lenses.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Mar 13, 2009 @ 9:10 am | delete
    I have to admit it. (Dare I on this page full of coffee lovers?) I do not drink coffee! If you want to run a similar debate on tea, I'd happily get engaged in the debate...Tim Horton's has steeped tea...that's better than a bag in a cup any old day!

    The major problem with all of these coffee shops, whether it is Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Tim Horton's or any other one, is those pesky paper cups. Twenty-two percent of the litter picked up in Nova Scotia is...you got it...Tim Horton's coffee cups. I hope you will visit my lens about Banning Paper Coffee Cups and tell me whether you think paper cups should be banned or not!

    Very nice Monkeybrains lens, lensrolled to the aforementioned lens and to my lens about Chaleur Coffee Mugs.

    Brenda
  • Mickie_G Jan 31, 2009 @ 3:20 pm | delete
    Featured your lens on my lens which addresses "how much did you spend on your last cup of coffee?" I get upset when people say Starbucks is too expensive! I say it is not!
  • michelledurakis Jan 15, 2009 @ 11:04 pm | delete
    I trully like both but starbucks frappacino is sooooo good.
  • Dec 29, 2008 @ 4:23 am | delete
    Italy is beautiful Country. We have Colosseo, Palladio's villas, a lot of arts, a very nice black coffee, but we don't have SB or DD. WHY NOT???
  • Aika Dec 10, 2008 @ 8:12 pm | delete
    DD coffee is better than Starbucks and at the right price.
  • poutine Nov 21, 2008 @ 11:52 am | delete
    I prefer Duncan Donuts for coffee.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Oct 22, 2008 @ 6:57 pm | delete
    One of the writer's groups I attend meet at Starbucks. They have some great non-coffee drinks. I still prefer Dunkin Donuts but its the donuts that draws me.
    Great lens
    Lizzy
  • JustBon-Crochet-Designs Oct 17, 2008 @ 5:02 pm | delete
    I may be a heathen here, but I'm addicted to McDonald's hazlenut iced coffee. Starbucks is a little too expensive and I've never tried DDs.
  • seedplanter Oct 14, 2008 @ 11:31 pm | delete
    I had the best vanilla-pumpkin latte at Dutch Bros on Saturday! (Sorry, Starbucks...)
  • Travelling_Holiday_Girl Oct 13, 2008 @ 6:43 am | delete
    Great lens there Julie, it's 5 stars from me. :)

    Essaouira Riad Thanks Kate :-)
  • emmadous Oct 9, 2008 @ 6:20 pm | delete
    Starbucks all the way! Very nice lens...very interesting, five stars. If you get a chance, check out my site about flavored coffee. Please let me know what you think.
  • SemperFidelis Sep 26, 2008 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    How about a third option? Neither! My waist can't handle the doughnuts, and my budget can't handle the gourmet coffee! Blessing on this one! :)
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Sep 13, 2008 @ 6:23 pm | delete
    Stay away from the big chains, visit your local coffee shop. In Raleigh, we have Third Place and Cup a Joe's and many others. I know you have them also.

    Support small business!

    But its a great lens! I support you with 5* and thanks for giving me a chance to say don't go to either.
  • lakeerieartists Sep 10, 2008 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    I love coffee, but Dunkin Donuts will not do. Welcome to the Comfort Food Group!
  • RichLeigh Sep 7, 2008 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    Great lens there Julie, it's 5 stars from me. :)
  • BradChamp Aug 30, 2008 @ 9:50 am | delete
    5 Stars for your lens : Fat loss 4 Idiots
  • pixie_styx17 Aug 25, 2008 @ 3:28 am | delete
    hehe, I grew up in starbucks (my mom was a barista there for about 5 years, so spent a LOT of my time there after school) so I'm pretty much biased to everything else, starbucks is #1! yay~
  • lakeerieartists Aug 20, 2008 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    Hi Julie, just linked this to my coffee lens. LOVE it.
  • Kris Aug 19, 2008 @ 8:01 pm | delete
    Great lens. I'm still not so sure about the Starbucks vs. Dunkin Donuts thing though. I'm not a huge fan of either, but don't get me wrong: this is a hilarious lens!
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  • DAD1104 Aug 6, 2008 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    Yo, don't forget McDonalds.. they have a great new coffee blend and a goiog price/value $.52 for seniors
  • annetteghallowell Jul 25, 2008 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    Hi Julie! I will give my vote to Starbucks. My daughter is a barista at Starbucks and get to drink a lot of Starbucks products! What a fun lens. 5 stars from me!
  • Jul 21, 2008 @ 7:39 am | delete
    What a great coffee-war lens. Enjoy being part of it.
  • alicesy Jul 2, 2008 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    Excellent Lens. I like the quality insight you have provided here about STARBUCKS vs. DUNKIN' DONUTS -- Coffee WARS!. Keep up the good work.

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  • chef_filipina Jun 18, 2008 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    Very informative.
    Great lens. Rated it 5 stars.
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  • banquetmanager Jun 8, 2008 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    Many years ago, stopping by Duncan Donuts was a treat, especially the donuts are so good and there was no Starbucks. But as I've aged, so has my taste. I enjoy Starbucks coffee better now but duncan Donuts are still the best.
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  • RyanRE May 31, 2008 @ 9:02 am | delete
    Julie ~ I write this as my coffee is brewing this morning. While I do love to flirt with the Starbucks girls as they make my Triple Tall Americano, at home I prefer Torrefazione Coffee.
    P.S. I just finished a new lens on HDR Photography.
  • BlakeH May 22, 2008 @ 8:27 pm | delete
    Great lens!
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  • janestanley May 20, 2008 @ 11:36 am | delete
    Fantastic lens! I give it 5 stars! I like them both...When I travel, especially over seas, Starbucks is a great taste of home. However, when I home in the states, I like to frequent the little mom and pop coffee shop by my house.
  • janestanley May 20, 2008 @ 11:32 am | delete
    I hate to admit to my Starbucks coffee addiction...and I almost feel hypocritical as I also believe in supporting out small local shops. No matter who you are, or what you believe.....once you have had that first Starbucks coffee, they are hard to resist.
  • beachbum_gabby Apr 25, 2008 @ 1:16 am | delete
    love your lens, I smell the aroma in here. :)
  • mulberry Apr 20, 2008 @ 7:22 am | delete
    Coffe has to be the biggest addiction in the US...this is a worthy debate for us! Nice job.
  • steve ross Apr 1, 2008 @ 11:32 am | delete
    support local shops and F/T coffee!

    Incidentally, D D tastes like dirty water.
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  • fefe Mar 9, 2008 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    I actually like tea better!

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