Now that we've been here in RB for over two months (has it only been two months?! why does it seem so much longer?), Air Boss has been going through some real Dunkin' Donuts coffee withdrawals. Sure, we have Starbucks on every block (sometimes two on a block if you can't spot the other location from where you're parked) but their coffee isn't cheap. And they don't sell donuts.
Well, we were heading back home and were within a mile of our place when Air Boss declares, "I wish there was a Dunkin' Donuts around here. I really miss their coffee." We hadn't seen any of those orange and pink sherbert-colored signs anywhere here in the South Bay but did that mean that there weren't any DD's in LA? I pulled out our friend Garmin and did a search for Dunkin' Donuts. Whoa! There is one 2.7 miles from where we live. The kids are asleep in the back. It's a gorgeous Sunday. We're two feet from parking the car in front of our house. Let's go!
On the short ride to our first Dunkin' Donuts establishment in MONTHS, Air Boss and I talk excitedly about how this would be such a taste of home. Should we get some donuts with his coffee? How about a dozen? Oh the kids will be so happy to see a box of their favorite donuts on the kitchen table. I even programmed the location in the GPS. Air Boss talked about taking a "morning commute" to DD for his morning cup of coffee (currently his commute is 3 feet long to his desk next to the bed).
What?! What is this "DK Donuts"? When did Dunkin' Donuts do a logo change? And since when did they start calling themselves "DK"? We were perplexed as we parked in the lot where Garmin led us. Air Boss was still hopeful so I placed my order of donuts with him. The kids were still napping and as I waited for Air Boss to return, I could ALMOST taste the soft fresh donuts in my mouth.
Shortly - too soon - Air Boss was back at the car - empty-handed.
"What - did they run out of donuts?" I asked.
DK Donuts was in no way affiliated with Dunkin' Donuts and other DK establishments (I had never heard of DK Donuts so this bit was useless to me). This was an independently owned and operated mom & pop donut shop.
Oh the major disappointment as we slowly pulled out of the parking lot and returned home dejected and depressed. So, the search continues on. We continue to be, not by choice, a donut-free household. And yes, we did ask Garmin where the closest Dunkin' Donuts was and it looks like we'll have to travel over 300 miles to get our caffeine and donut fix in San Jose.
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This morning, Dave mentioned in his sermon how it is important to be grateful for small things - like a cup of coffee from DD. I noticed a lot of nodding around me (me included). Man, I would be in serious withdrawal in LA! Please receive my condolances... :)
this is too funny! I am sorry though. Starbucks just isn't the same! a friend of mine just moved to connecticut, and I asked whether there are any coffee shops out there close to where she is. She said no, there's only DDs out here. It reminded me of Chicago where EVERYONE needs their DD. Apparently Boston is the same way. :)
Do they at least have Tim Hortons out where you are? We have a few in our town and have recently gotten addicted. (it's okay for the pregnant belly right now. :))
Suddenly those 2AM runs to Dunkin Donuts in college don't seem so silly, huh? I think they are much more of a Northeast phenomenon. Doesn't look like DD has any shops in CA. You can order the coffee on line. As for the donuts....you may have to settle for DK donuts. Maybe people in CA eat too healthy for a donut shop to make it big. (We had a free-standing Krispy Kreme near us that shut down recently.) Or maybe they just need the appropriately motivated entrepreneur to open one up =) I'll be first in line - ROAD TRIP!
hmm... I didn't know there is DD in San Jose, and can't find it on their website either. You will have to tell me where it is. Pierson would love to have some. I was thinking about you guys when we were in NY and passing by all the DD shops, but couldn't bring you any since we weren't going back to LA.
Well, check out Randy's Donut in Inglewood. It's not in the safest area, but it's convenient (right by 101 HWY) and it is open 24 hr (I think). I don't know if it's better than DD, but let's put it this way, Pierson (growing up with DD) wouldn't buy other donuts in LA except from here! Hope this well do until your next visit to the east coast.
You can get Dunkin' Donuts packaged coffee now at grocery, club and chain drug stores among other venues in SoCal: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070813/nym018b.html?.v=1
i was almost going to bring you a you a cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee this weekend from what I THOT was a Dunkin Donuts by Ironchef's work...alas, i have been informed that it is one of those "knock-off stores" as well..:(
As a PR rep for Dunkin' Donuts packaged coffee, I noticed that you're a fan of the brand. As such, we wanted to let you know of the chance to win a two-year supply of your favorite brew through the first-event Dunkin' Donuts Shopping Cart Derby, Dec. 8 at the Santa Monica Pier.
For each team entered, Procter & Gamble will make a total charity donation of $20,000 to America’s Second Harvest - The Nation’s Food Bank Network. Two-person teams armed with standard grocery shopping carts will participate in the competitive obstacle course for the chance to win a two-year, one-year, or six-months supply of Dunkin’ Donuts packaged coffee, now available at grocery stores nationwide. For more event details and registration, check out: www.thrillist.com
Shopping carts and free coffee samples provided at the race. Just bring your running sneakers, a thirst for Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and desire for victory.
Best,
Amy
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