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wendy dallas, TX — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:38:35 GMT

sometimes there is more than coffee that speaks to the heart of a company. how many 20 something year olds working their way through college by working at dunkin or mcdonalds have medical benefits? those at starbucks have that very affordable option, i am willing to pay for a starbucks knowing i am supporting a good company.

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A Hudson Houston,TX — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:20:50 GMT

Too bad they didn't ask me. Dunkin Donut's coffee is disgusting. But, had they paid me what they paid their actors I'd probably have agreed.

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Gary P, Fort Lauderdale, FL — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:32:36 GMT

Any coffee drinker can tell that DD is a smoother better tasting cup of Joe. Now if they would just take away the grubbing tip cups from every location and pay the employees a fair wage. Why should we feel guilt for not leaving a tip? These are fast food restaurants at best; just like Wendy's etc.. Who shall we feel obligated to tip next; the the clerk at the dry cleaners, teachers, the cop, the fireman? This passive agressive money grubbing is obnoxious and endemic at every DD walkup ot drive thru.

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pkin, Rochester, New York — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:12:32 GMT

Dunkin Donuts is continuing to use divisive ads to persuade customers that their brand is somehow what "Real Americans" should consume. They are not for elites. This follows their Rachel Ray ads aimed at the same demographic, but pulled after a scarf she was wearing reminded some paranoid viewers of a Palestinian head scarf, which as we all know means she was supporting terrorists. No more Rachel Ray... Think about it when making your coffee choice, or just think about what really does taste better!

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J.Koch, Maine — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:23:15 GMT

Have you noticed that the average joe returns the Dunkin's cup to the "researcher" and keeps the Starbucks cup?

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K Smtih — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:39:29 GMT

After working at Starbucks, I would have to say that they are better to work for and provide excellent training and benefits. Starbucks also provide fair trade to countries so that coffee workers across the globe get better payment for their beans. On the other hand, their coffee is extremely expensive if you are goning to get a foo foo drink (ie) Vente double macchiato or Frappachino. If you get the regular coffee its not that bad of a price compared to DD.

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mike — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:29:21 GMT

I like DD, and I like SB.

I don't like being called "unhardworking", and I told DD that. Actually, I told them to FO.

Thanks for bringing class warfare to coffee drinking, you morons

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R Stemmler, Detroit, MI — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:46:11 GMT

If you are judging just by a regular cup of coffee, Tim Horton's beats them all, as far as I am concerned.

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Boston Bob — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:50:27 GMT

Well, Dunkin' Donuts DOES provide health insurance to its workers, and Dunkin sources 100% of its beans from FAIR TRADE suppliers, where Starbuck$ only sources 37% of its beans as fair trade. Yup. Dunkin' Donuts is more socially repsonsible than Starbucks. Most importantly, Dunkin does not over roast crappy beans. Dunkin gives good quality beans the proper roast so that you taste the actuial coffee and do not disguse it with the taste of the roast.

You should be running on Dunkin.

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jim mason waterbury ct — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:06:18 GMT

starbucks is america favorive coffee store

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M. Larson — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:43:38 GMT

Coffee is bad for you. Ignore these ads. If nothing else, you'll get a good laugh at the ad exec's expense (literally) for dreaming up such lunacy.

If you actually believe advertising, may I suggest doing your OWN taste test, instead of relying on the words of paid actors. Terrifying thought, I know, but it may just do you some good.

Again - Coffee is bad.

Try drinking WATER.

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D. Tracy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:33:46 GMT

okay folks... American coffee and beer cannot compare with their Canadian counterparts - wanna great cuppa joe at a most reasonable price? try Tim Horton's in Canada... there's just about one on every major street corner or major intersection, and for good reason.

p.s. as for Yankee 'beer', wethinks the Monty Python comedy troupe said it best: "it's like making love in a canoe". i.e. "f****** close to water".

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Bill Gates — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:40:57 GMT

McDonald's has the best coffee, but I think Starbucks has the best breakfast sandwich. I don't eat or drink anything from a place frequented by cops.

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Ted Kazsinski — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:43:41 GMT

We spend billions building the LHC when all we needed to do is trap a few squrrels in a Starbucks overnight.

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Random Esquire — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:50:08 GMT

The first time I tried coffee from Starbucks, I thought it tasted like a cigarette. I can drink it now and even enjoy it. But overall, I'll take a cup of coffee from McDonald's any day. Beats DD in my opinion, too.

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Mel from Chesterfield, MI — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:55:55 GMT

Before I worked for Starbucks, I used to drink cheap coney or gas station coffee and didn't think anything of it. However, after training at SB and realizing that different blends and roasts can actually make a huge difference, I suppose I did become a "coffee snob" and now I only drink SB coffee. However, most people who complain of how expensive their coffee is are only thinking about the espresso drinks such as Mochas, Cappucinos, or Caramel Macchiotos. Or even the Frapps, they can be pricey, too. But for a Grande Brewed Coffee with cream/sugar or black, it is only $1.86. Not terribly costly, compared to the others, and if you have aquired a taste for their "over roasted" flavor, as someone so nicely put it, it's worth it.

But really, who cares? Drink the coffee you like, treat yourself if you want, and just get to work on time.

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JRenner, Columbus Ohio — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:57:32 GMT

Why not take the coffee battle into your own hands by selecting beans and brewing them at home. You'll both likley save money and produce a more flavorful cup of joe. If you really want to geek out, procure un roasted beans from a proper source, and then roast them at home. Much akin to microbrewing beer, this too shows vast improvements over the corporate coffee shop.

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Joe, Chicago, IL — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:59:56 GMT

it's coffee...who cares.

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L.Meadows, New Bern, N.C. — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:12:27 GMT

Sorry but I'm not paying $4 for a cup of coffee at Starbucks or 12 bits for one at DD's. On way over to get doughnuts I stop by convenient store and get my DD cup and get a half French Vanilla Capachino and their fresh coffee to top it off and it's like super good, been drinking it this way for two years. Doesn't require cream and sugar like I use too and taste is great, and it only cost 59 cents cause I have my own DD cup. How cool is that. DD's doughnuts are Great and their coffee that I have bought is good quality and service is great.

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JB, Post Falls, ID — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:17:40 GMT

Coffee is only part of what Starbucks offers. There's a lot to be said about the ambiance of your local coffee shop. It's like "Cheers" for people who don't like alcohol.

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Lorrie, DuBois, PA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:15 GMT

Wow: L. Meadows, from New Bern, NC, you are my soulmate!!......DD cups are ever so strong that I often use them for two weeks (keeps it out of the landfill for awhile). I live in rural western PA, with the closest SB or DD almost 70 miles away in State College (DD very recently opened in Clearfield---still 22 miles from me), so I take my clean DD cup in for a refill at the local places, although some (including Sheetz) do NOT permit refills in styro cups, most do---at less that one dollar per cup!!! People often see me drinking out of my DD cup and want to know where the DD shop is!!

McDonald's coffee is ok too...but they don't permit refills in styro.

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Kathryn--Chi town area — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:51:14 GMT

Ya--I will give you the Cheers arguement. That is what alot of peeps use SB for. About coffee: I hate their regular brewed coffee. DD is way better fo sho. But I dont have a local one of those--so Ive been drinking the expensive latte, machiatto etc. I am cutting that out of my budget!! Brewin at home and sold my SB stock (they quit giving out shareholder cards two yrs ago anyway)

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Stacy, Medford OR — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:11:27 GMT

1. The facts above about 37% fair trade for Starbucks is incorrect. 2. McDonalds does have great coffee, that would be because its Starbucks coffee, sold under the Seattles Best brand. Which, is owned by Starbucks Coffee Co. 3. The roast of the coffee is VERY important. 4. People are just haters, and if DD can't make a name for themselves without taking aim at Starbucks, and Starbucks can thrive for 37 years without such stupid tactics than that should say something.

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SD,PLATTSBURGH,NY — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:13:08 GMT

Dunkin is better than Starbucks. Starbucks always taste burnt. I drink my coffee black and find Dunkin to be a smooth good tasting coffee.

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JD, Phoenix — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:20:51 GMT

Well in Idaho, SB might have ambiance, but a steril, bland fast food joint just does not justfy the cost of SB, "overroasted" coffee. Hard to drink that swill without all the special flavors, sugar and cream added.

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JC, Glastonbury, CT — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:09:46 GMT

I'll take a Green Mountain Coffee over either of them any day.

@Stacy: McDonald's is Green Moutain coffee...at least in New England, it is.

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SansSerif, Eastern PA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:52:09 GMT

Forget DD and starbucks, Wawa is the unrivaled nirvana of coffee.

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JK, bos, mass — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:01:30 GMT

is there a donut with that coffee? cause why else go to DD? making your way over there for a latte? right...

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HH, Fred, VA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:33:57 GMT

I drive a new Lexus, sip wine, live in a McMansion and I can't stand Starbucks. It's bitter. The milk products make me sick. The food is as overpriced as the coffee... I guess if loving DD makes me middle America, I'm proud to join. And those kids working their way through college at Starbucks? Let me tell you, you might be paying for school but you sure aren't working on your customer service skills! Especially at airports and hospitals. Jeesh. I'd rather put my own eye out with a hot poker than try to grab a cup of joe at a Starbucks at the airport. Bleck!

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Pat, New York City — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:01:24 GMT

The best coffee is the cup I buy from the street cart on Madison Ave. in N.Y. Next to that is DD.

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Mister Never, Brooklyn, NY — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:11:13 GMT

Whoever said Dunkin Donuts has great donuts must not know what a great donut is. I grew up with a DD down the street over 30 years I've seen their donuts go from small batch baked deliciousness made with love to mass produced disgustingness served up by people who don't care. P.S. The bagels and muffins there are even worse...!

Why not forgo the corporate coffee all together and go to your local independent bakery or diner...? Put some money in their pockets instead of Corporate America's.

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john doe seattle,wash. — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:16:10 GMT

all the starbucks drinkers can fo. you should order your dd. on line, and brew @ home

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gail Spokane, washington — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:07:05 GMT

Coffee IS just coffee. If you can afford free trade, it's a good thing to do. If you can't, whatever happened to Yuban and Folgers and people (omg) making their OWN coffee at home? Who can afford starbucks anyway? Not me. Never tasted DD. Wah!

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Doug E. Fresh, Fort Wayne IN — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:37:20 GMT

Wendy - My wife worked for Starbucks, every quarter she worked enough hours to qualify for insurance was followed by a quarter where her hours were cut to below what was necessary to maintain her insurance. It was a nightmare and we don't miss it one bit.

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Karl, Des Moines, IA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:24:17 GMT

I'm with JRenner. Buy a grinder, try different types of beans and make the one you like best at home. Use a refillable cup. Save money, save landfill space and get tastier coffee than any of the above. Plus, you can share a cup or two with someone else.

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Sparky, Main Street, USA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:15:02 GMT

Want a good cup of coffee? Stay away from the chains. Stop in at your local diner where they have coffee brewing in large, steaming, stainless steel urns and pour it into a heavy ceramic mug. I know, I know... it's not as quick and "convenient" as all of the chains, and you can't take it with you. But if you don't have time to sit on the stool at a counter and say "Good morning" to the person next to you while you read the headlines, then get up 30 minutes earlier and learn to appreciate the morning more. The chains just want you to hurry through before you realize how much you just paid for a styrofoam cup of swill.

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Jim, Hartford, CT — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:48:43 GMT

DD tastes watered down compared to what it used to be and SB tastes like it was filtered through a dirty sock. I can make a cup from any canned coffee taste better than either one. at a fraction of the cost. I am with Gail in Spokane.

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Lorrie, DuBois, PA — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:27:44 GMT

Sanserif of Eastern PA: You are on the bean...WAWA is great coffee...too bad I am Sooooo far from them...

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liz, Montgomery, AL — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:38:27 GMT

And Starbucks provides health insurance for more hard working Americans than does Dunkin Donuts.

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Genco — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:38:22 GMT

It seems that more people on the east coast of this country lean more toward Dunkin' Donuts. I've noticed their presence there far more than Starbucks. West coast people seem to thrive on Starbucks (and their clones) rather than the coffee of DD, McDonalds or any other fast-food styled venue. If you travel to Europe, you rarely, if ever, see a Dunkin Donuts but Starbucks are everywhere. People spend a lot of money buying coffee out rather than making their own pot at home. If you do the math on this, it's an expensive way to consume. My recommendation on this whole coffee thing is to buy good quality beans at a grocery or specialty store and brew your own. Save the special, high end barrista cup for special times.

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AB, Boise, ID — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:27:10 GMT

Starbucks is nothing more than a "yuppie status symbol", right along with Lexus and designer fashions. Who cares what the label says, it's what's inside that matters. Starbucks on every corner here in the Pacific NW, but I'll never support them. The coffe is over brewed, overcooked and wayyyy overpriced. We don't have DD here but any restuarant is better than SB. We're in tough times, people...buy a can of Folgers and stay home...ther's a novel thought!

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JMHO, Del Rio, Texas — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:28:11 GMT

I prefer DD's, (especially their Hazelnut) but there aren't any close to me. I think even if there were, I wouldn't buy it anyway, too expensive for an everyday habit, especially with the economy being so horrible right now.

I find that store-bought starbucks for my coffee pot is horribly strong...no matter how much I use. I like DD's cause I drink mine black and it has a good flavor and I needen't add anything to it to make it strong.

I buy my coffee from the store (DD's), brew it at home and bring my jethro-sized travel mug to work every day. Also keep a bag at work and if I feel I need more (typically mondays ;) ) then again I will brew it.

Cheaper and better for the environment.

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NJ Canton, MI — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:57:11 GMT

I never could understand why all the arguments over coffee. Drink whatever you want to drink. It seems like this argument never happens with food. I don't see anyone arguing over whether the Whopper is better than the Big Mac. Because we care about coffee I guess. Also, we need to make coffee important if we spend more on a coffee than we would on a Big Mac or some other food. Come on, people, it costs about 10 cents to make a regular coffee, and maybe 50 cents for a $4.00 half caf, caramel whip, grande foofoo drink. It's crazy.

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Keary, Portland OR — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:55:49 GMT

Having spent many years burning the midnight oil with a cup of coffee, I can't say that I prefer the taste Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks. I certainly CAN comment that Starbucks (despite being the evil giant that crushed Portland Oregon's delicious CoffeePeople chain) offers excellent benefits, fair trade roasts, and policies designed around keeping their employees healthy and happy.

If I had to pick one cup of normal coffee, it would hands down be Tim Horton's, but most places in the States don't have a Tim's yet.

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Kell - Vancouver, WA — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:47:55 GMT

gotta agree with Keary - Starbuck's IS the evil giant, and coffee people ROCKED

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True Coffee Lover, Seattle, WA — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:58:12 GMT

"2. McDonalds does have great coffee, that would be because its Starbucks coffee, sold under the Seattles Best brand. Which, is owned by Starbucks Coffee Co."

**** First - McDonald's hasn't sold Seattle's Best for about a year.
Second - while Starbucks does own Seattle's Best, it is *NOT* Starbucks coffee. Seattle's Best is older than Starbucks, different roast, and so far, not changed by the buyout.

3. The roast of the coffee is VERY important.

**** So true. And why Seattle's Best leaves Starbucks in the ashes - of *$ over roasted beans.

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Jane Doe, Franklin Va — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:08:08 GMT

Tim Hortons coffee all the way.

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chris the girl, Yktwn,va — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:45:27 GMT

Wow, all this talk about coffee. I am easy to please, tho. Hey, never knew McD's got their coffee from starbucks. I drink all kinds of coffee and the top four are 7-11, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Wawa. In no particular order. I love espresso, and find s*bucks and DD convienient when I am out and craving a shot or four of espresso. Knowing that I can grab a good cup of coffee at a reasonalbe price from either of the four mentioned venues makes it very easy to find a morning coffee, no matter where in america I happen to be. M.Larson coffee IS NOT bad for you! Even persons with a wide variety of medical conditions can drink coffee, and perhaps reap the healthful medical benefits, as part of their daily fluid intake!

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Scott Anodam, Las Vegas NV. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:51:02 GMT

This debate is completely flawed from the start! DD offers coffee in 'black', or 'flavored'- something like vanilla or hazelnut! Starbucks offers dozens and dozens of different coffees by geographical region, grower and intensity. YES, of course coffee connoisseurs choose SB! If you want a "smooth" or mild cup of joe, SB has that, if you want something more roasted or even something intense they have that too and the Barrista's can assist the novice in choosing that cup that fits their tastes.
Sure if you like your deep fried donuts and a decent "one-size-fits-all" cup of 'joe' DD is as good as MD's or even 7/11. If you care to educate your taste buds and try several different beans, finding a couple you truly love or even your own personal 'blend', you can only do this at a real cafe like SB...not a donut shop. Btw, I work very hard.

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JJ, Bel Air MD — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:08:19 GMT

Not a fan of either Dunkin's or Starbucks. I get a 24 oz. cup of 7-11's "house blend" every morning, 365 days a year. Royal Farm Stores also has good "regular" coffee. Not a big fan of WaWa but that'll do in a pinch. About a buck and a half for the 24 oz cup. Still more costly than brewing at home, probably, but more convenient for me.

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Justin N, Somerville MA — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:17:59 GMT

I've tried DD, SB, Burger King (yes, they have coffee), McDs and Honeydew (local to New England) Honeydew's coffee is too hot to taste. BK and McDs have decent joe, SB is always too strong tasting, but DD is just right for me. They also have surprisingly good hot chocolate at DD

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JP, Bristol VA — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:08:32 GMT

I buy large bags of fair trade bean and grind it for espresso. For around $20, 5 minutes of my time, and a decent espresso machine, I can make a brew far better than SB or DD at a much lower cost with as much potency as I like.

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Eddie Patton, Austin, Texas — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:29:51 GMT

Oh what fertile grounds (not coffee) for expressing an opinion. The word value comes to mind when thinking about coffee consumption. I have consumed coffee all over the world under contrasting conditions and I find that the overall taste can be affected by so many other variables too numerous to mention here.
As for Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts, I have had occasion to enjoy (or not) their respective brands. Let's get back to value. No one can convince me that paying upwards of $1.50 per cup is a good value. What a wonderful way to overspend. Since I became a senior consumer recently, I can buy McDonalds coffee for 37 cents a cup. Do you suppose they have a huge markup on their cup offered at a regular price. Get wise people; start brewing your own coffee for best value. Or you can continue to subsidize those companies who "Offer great benefits", etc. which you are paying for.

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Adam, Salt Lake City, Ut — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:59:12 GMT

Best coffee is either at the 7-11 or the guy in the street cart by my office building.

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Cole Francis, Chicago, IL — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:59:38 GMT

Starbucks coffee always tastes like they burnt the coffee beans while roasting them. It's always tastes too harsh. My whole family loves Dunkin Doughnuts coffee, and I am continuing to convert more and more family members all the time. We love their whole bean coffee, and my wife and I truly look forward to our morning and afternoon cups. As I write this, I realize that eveyrone is different as in entitled to their own opinion. I have no problem with this and refuse to try to debunk someone elses opinion. This would be ridiculous. All I can say, is that as a long-time coffee connoisseur, I prefer Dunkin Doughnuts Whole Bean coffee over all other types of Starbuck's cofee. I even prefer Intelligentsia, Caribou, and Wild Bean coffee over Starbucks coffee. Again, this is my personal opinion.

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Overreved, Seattle, WA — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:42:48 GMT

Coffee is nasty, anyways. My vote goes to a tall, sweaty can of *insert brand name here* energy drink!

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Fox, Reno, NV — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:58:01 GMT

I've been in love with Dunkin Donuts coffee since I was in sixth grade in Boston's suburbs, when a move up from the elementary to middle school brought with it a Dunkin Donuts along my walking route. It was a revelation at age eleven and to this day I'd rather have a "lahge coffee" than a "venti house blend blah blah blah" pretentious cup of overpriced junk.

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Chris C., Townsend, MA — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:30:05 GMT

I have to wonder what the standard for comparison was in the taste test. Because if for example, we're comparing a "Large Regular" from each competitor, you'll get two vastly different products: Starbucks will provide you with a bitter and overheated cup of black product with no additives, that's been sitting too long because the majority of their sales draw is for more interesting, some might say "frui-fru" offerings. Dunkins meanwhile, will take that same order and without batting an eye, serve you up a steamy foam container of their Cream of Sugar Soup. On both accounts, "Enjoy!"

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No One Cares, Wisconsin — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:10:51 GMT

Its pretty pathetic how heated you people are getting over flavors of coffee.... who care? Go to which ever store is closer.

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Chuck, Louisville, Kentucky — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:34:55 GMT

Personally, I like 'Seattle's Best'. It's good coffee, well priced, not Starbucks (the Microsoft of coffee), and here's the best part: If you go into a 'Seattle's Best' shop and order a "Large coffee" no-one argues with you over terminology, they give you a regular, black, breakfast blend....cup of coffee. And if you want to be hoity-toity and order in Itallian...they've got you covered too.

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Dave, Seattle, WA — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:39:32 GMT

Of course, Starbucks is better,here is Seattle they know how to make it right. I was in Kentucky once and they really butchered it. Who cares about the price, if you were in a Union like I am you could afford it. As far as the Fair Trade Issue Starbucks could be 100% Fair Trade if they didn't have any quality standards either. To be honest though, there probably isn't enough to provide for that.

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Eric M., Conn. — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:49:49 GMT

Honestly..?
Is this really an issue?

... All I have to say...

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stills, Cheyenne, WY — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:14:30 GMT

My comments...

I don't get into big fights over Starbuck's. I don't care if they are a monster chain, I have nothing against them, or any other monster chain. They simply do a thing well enough to be that big.

That being said, I do prefer the "Hey how are you oding today?" atmosphere of smaller chains. In Colorado Springs, Pike's Perk is good, and I prefer it to Starbuck's. In Cheyenne, I have yet to find it. Grrr!

My absolutely favorite chain, (they do coffee better than anyone) is Caribou Coffee. Everyone I have ever introduced to Caribou agrees that it is the best, and tops anything else.

Yes, I have had Tim Horton's. Yes, its good. No, its not the best. Furthermore, they cheat. The reason all Canadians and regular Tim Horton's drinkers are addicted is because their coffee is laced with nicotine. It has nothing to do with the brew, and everything to do with the chemicals.

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reese potter cambria ca. — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:33:49 GMT

starbuck coffee is bitterest of any one.it would turn teeth black. Mc . IS THE BEST OF ANY COFFEE .

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Mark8252, Colorado Springs, Colorado — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:55:36 GMT

I just realised I actually read all of this.
I need to get a life.

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Ginny Washington NC — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:32:04 GMT

I have drank both. DD use to have good coffee, Starbucks occasionally has something that is drinkable. WaWa coffee by far is the best if you are just traveling and need a cup to go and it is the same every time.