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[–] FirstCircle@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Another f-ing right-wing weirdo, lovely. I haven't been in a DD since I was 10 and we don't have them here on the left coast AFAIK but if there was any kind of boycott by these freaks, hell I'd mail order a half dozen boxes (if they do MO) and share at the local food pantry. DD donuts are awesome, loved them as a New England kid.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

No, they're not. The donut quality has gone to the toilet, both in terms of workmanship (they come in frozen and par-baked, I think) and materials (they taste plasticine). The coffee tastes like dishwater.

Service is still quick and not terrible, and they're everwhere, and reliable. But by no means are they awesome.

(I still get a boston cream donut and medium regular after I've been away for a while. It's just a sign of home for me, but that's maybe twice a year at best.)

[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

Where I'm at, the service is slow and terrible in addition to the other points you've made. DD went downhill and then off a cliff.

[–] NebGilum@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Agreed on this summary - however - DD's cold brew is significantly better than the majority of chain spots. Hell, it's even better/more consistent than a lot of small local shops in my area as well.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

That's probably true. I think I've only had theirs once. Most places, it tastes sour for some reason.

Personally I just make cold brew at home because it's so easy.

[–] HakFoo@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They're a disappointment these days. Few varities, often sold out. Thry really want to move towards the crappy food Starbucks sells and figure out $7 coffee.

I'd rather go to a local chain which has better variety and manages to have stock at 2PM.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

Also one open into the evening. Sometimes I want a coffee when I'm going somewhere after like 3 PM, but the only place open is Starbucks.

[–] HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 5 points 1 month ago

Unfortunately their donuts have gone way, way down in quality over the last couple decades.

[–] Samvega@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 1 month ago

DD donuts are awesome

Noting with high sugar levels is awesome because diabetes is terrible, and is causing people to lose limbs.