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Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks
Coffee is the fourth most consumed beverage in the world, meaning many people go to their local coffee shops to get their morning fix. Staff Writers Page Barksdale and Jessica Doyle argue whether Dunkin’ or Starbucks is better.
Coffee is the fourth most consumed beverage in the world, meaning many people go to their local coffee shops to get their morning fix. Staff Writers Page Barksdale and Jessica Doyle argue whether Dunkin’ or Starbucks is better.
Page Barksdale
Easy and simple, Dunkin’

The two most famous coffee shops are Starbucks and Dunkin’, but which is better? The right answer: Dunkin’. 

There are endless reasons as to why Dunkin’ is just better. Dunkin’ is the cheaper option, has a much better food variety, and is just as good as Starbucks. In my opinion, better.  

It is simple and cheap. That is all people need in the morning.”

— Staff Writer Jessica Doyle

Have you ever been in a Starbucks line? If you have, I am surprised you were able to pencil out your entire afternoon to get your drink. The line is endless! Totally slow moving as well. And all for what? One expensive drink with a low-grade expensive sandwich. 

I have never been in a Dunkin’ line for more than 5-10 minutes. In the morning when you are on the way to work or going somewhere, you do not have time to wait for a fancy drink. 

Starbucks has five sizes: short (8oz), tall (12oz), grande (16oz), venti (20oz hot, 24oz cold), and trenta (30oz). Compared to Dunkin’, who has similar, but slightly larger portions. Dunkin’ serves small (hot 10oz, iced 16oz), medium (hot 14oz, iced 24oz) and large (hot 20oz, iced 32oz), and extra large (hot 24oz). Plus, the sizes do not have unusual names. 

Now, let’s break down the prices of these drinks. On average a tall will cost at least $2.95 compared to a small at Dunkin’ for $2.59. A Starbucks grande will cost at least $3.65 while a Dunkin’ medium costs $2.79. A  venti from Starbucks will cost you at least $4.15, over a dollar more than a Dunkin’ large priced at $3.09.

The variety of food items at Dunkin’ are way better as well. Dunkin’ currently offers 90 different donut flavors, six types of sandwiches, bacon snack, hash brown snack, five types of bagels and muffins, and a wake-up wrap. All of which go perfectly with your coffee. 

Dunkin’ also offers a wide variety of drinks such as hot coffee, iced coffee, refreshers, tea, lattes, matcha, frozen drinks, and so much more. Most things that are available at Starbucks, are also available at Dunkin’, just for a better price. 

Like Starbucks, Dunkin’ coffee is available for purchase in stores, and all sorts of Dunkin’ merchandise is available at shopdunkin.com. They have a much better variety of merchandise to choose from as well. Who does not want a cozy Dunkin’ blanket?

You get more bang for your buck at Dunkin’, and there are many more advantages from buying your coffee from Dunkin’. It is simple and cheap. That is all people need in the morning. 

Sometimes basic is better, Starbucks

The two most famous coffee shops are Starbucks and Dunkin’, but which is better? The right answer is Starbucks. 

Coffee is a staple beverage for many people around the world. It keeps the people of the early morning awake and ready for the day. One of the most renowned coffee shops is Starbucks. The first Starbucks opened March 30, 1971, in Seattle, Washington. Since then, over 38,038 stores have opened all over the world.

Whether you are going with friends to work on a project or going alone to focus hard, Starbucks is a perfect place to grab a coffee, a snack, and your laptop.”

— Staff Writer Page Barksdale

Starbucks is widely considered the most popular and classic coffee shop. It has the reputation of being basic, but basic is just another word for popular. It is basic for a reason – it is good and people love it. 

There are over 170,000 ways to customize your beverage at Starbucks. They also have delicious specialty drinks such as the Sugar Cookie Almond milk Latte, the Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso, and Iced Lavender cream Oat milk Matcha. 

Some may argue that Starbucks is overpriced in comparison to cheaper alternatives such as Dunkin’, but you are paying for quality. One more dollar for a higher quality brew is worth it in the long run. Starbucks uses gourmet Arabica beans outsourced from Africa. 

The process of brewing Starbucks might take longer, but you are waiting a little longer for quality coffee. A slightly longer line is worth it in order to get quality coffee over quick coffee. 

Starbucks also has a variety of food options, breakfast, lunch, desserts, and snacks. This includes eight types of breakfast sandwiches and wraps, oatmeal, yogurt,  and bagels. They have different flavors of cake pops, cookies and others. If that is not a wide variety, I do not know what is.

As well as food and drinks, Starbucks also offers tons of tumblers, mugs, water bottles, and seasonal drink carriers. Who does not want Starbucks merch?

Starbucks is known for its wonderful atmosphere. With tons of comfortable seating and ambient lighting, as well as fast and strong Wi-Fi, Starbucks is the perfect place to study or get work done. Whether you are going with friends to work on a project or going alone to focus hard, Starbucks is a perfect place to grab a coffee, a snack, and your laptop. 

Dunkin’ is known for their cheap, flavorless coffee, while Starbucks is known for fine brewed, delicious coffee. 

If you want some delicious coffee, yummy food, and a great atmosphere, Starbucks is the better choice.

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