Dockside Chat - Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Dounughts ??

We have had Dunkin Doughnuts in our town for years but not Krispy Kreme, you can buy those on the stores but have to go to next larger town over to get them HOT and fresh and nothing better to me

Well GC told me today they are building a KK in our town, just what I need since I been trying to eat better:mad::mad::mad::grin::grin:, and talking with my secretary about it and she said she did not really care for KK but (she is from NY) where she is from Dunkin is the doughnut of choice.

Both are pretty damn good even though I do not eat a lot of them but honestly prefer KK hands down not sure if they are better or just not as available as DD

Any preferences

Dnkn

Kk by far but they're not what they used to be.

I personally like the denser DK donuts better as well. Plus the coffee at DK just makes the donuts taste all that much better. However, I'm originally from NJ and think the DK's up north are much better. I think down here in NC they just aren't as popular so the donuts tend to sit out and not be so fresh, and the coffee is not as fresh.

Kk by far but they're not what they used to be.

KKD had issues not long after their IPO and a lot of investors got burnt. It will probably be a while before it will regain investor confidence.

DD over KK anyday but KK is OK.

I'm really trying to eat better and I very rarely drink coffee. I was bought a DD coffee by a sub a few weeks ago and it was tasty. DD has some pretty good go nutz.

I personally like the denser DK donuts better as well. Plus the coffee at DK just makes the donuts taste all that much better. However, I'm originally from NJ and think the DK's up north are much better. I think down here in NC they just aren't as popular so the donuts tend to sit out and not be so fresh, and the coffee is not as fresh.


Britt's Donuts, Carolina Beach.

If you haven't tried it, go there right now!

KKD had issues not long after their IPO and a lot of investors got burnt. It will probably be a while before it will regain investor confidence.

I heard something to the effect. A little piece of the fat kid inside me died that day.

I like both, but I have KK app on my iphone4 for my wife when we travel:grin:

DD coffee is the BOMB! DD donuts are good and I like them better than KK but I think that's a matter of opinion and taste. Of course, I'm from Massachusetts which is where DD is from. Heck, I've had coffee and donuts at the original DD store in Quincy, MA. Check out the link:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2011/11/29/original-dunkin-donuts-quincy-goes-retro/6YdwVPXY0iQjrIQDU7P8HN/story.html

Hot KK! Nothing better!

DD for coffee
KK for doughnuts

Years back there was a long coffee thread and it made me constantly think about having a donut (or two) so the same question was proposed.
Lets see if anyone changed their minds.

For me, Dunkin all the way.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/dockside-chat/207324-donuts-krispy-kream-dunkin-donuts.html


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Gotta go with KK. I'll give DD the better coffee but that's it. (Yea, KK cooked thier books a few years back, but they cook sugar and fat pretty good too.)

Most importantly, my dad taught me to fish and use a boat, and we always stopped at KK at 5:30 a.m. on the way to the lake...so KK it is.

And my kids like Tim Horton's doughnuts in Canada as that's where they have memories.

DD for coffee
KK for doughnuts



me to,not a big fan of pre-cooked anything

KK by far the best doughnut when hot and fresh. Theyre freakin melt in your mouth. Ive never had a freash DD doughnut taste nearly as good as a freash KK.

Krispy Kreme is a bad azzz

DQ (Dairy Queen) beats them both. :grin:

Gotta go with KK. I'll give DD the better coffee but that's it. (Yea, KK cooked thier books a few years back, but they cook sugar and fat pretty good too.)

Most importantly, my dad taught me to fish and use a boat, and we always stopped at KK at 5:30 a.m. on the way to the lake...so KK it is.

And my kids like Tim Horton's doughnuts in Canada as that's where they have memories.


Tried a TH in Newport Maine. Lots of Canada folk and Harleys are always there when I go by. It was 5AM and I was fogged in but I recall not taking a liking to the place.

DD for coffee
KK for doughnuts

Amen....when the "hot" light is on, life can be really good.

DDs is worlds ahead of that KK crap....!!!

KK no doubt.... The chocolate covered bastards with the white filling.....

Agreed, DD is the way to go. KK donuts are nasty.

We all know the "HOT NOW" sign means that the best empty calories to be had are awaiting inside the KK shop. DD has the best coffee, but I can make that at home.

KK raspberry jelly filled, cooked like a grilled cheese. totally changes the taste and texture. For the better.

KK, but neither compare to the old Velvet Creme store across US1 from University of Miami, may it rest in piece. I hear that the location is now a Starbucks.:mad:

Ate a whole glazed dozen by myself....,Krispy!!!!!

I used to manage a few DD stores and if you asked I could tell you when the baker got them done and for my better customers I'd box up their favorit dozen as soon as they were cool enough to top/fill. Any fresh product is the bomb! DD is a bit bigger then KK and much depends on which you grew up on, The problem with DD these days is they have central kitchens and they truck the product in twice a day. Still fresh but not right out of the fryer fresh.

I use to eat KK most of the time until Dunkin' started opening places left and right around here.

Now I like Dunkin' better ("doughier" and not so sickening sweet), but will eat both as well as the great Dunkin' coffee. :thumbsup:

The "trade-off" is that if I only eat 6 or so Dunkins', I'd have to eat 12 KK's to fill the same volume in the tummy. :grin:

^^^ These are "MQPS"'s (Minimum Quantities Per Sitting) for me when it comes to doughnuts! :o:thumbsup:

Regards,

We have a place here in Pompano called "Dandee Doughnuts" that puts both DD and KK to shame! :)

You have never had a KK unless you have been to the store and had a fresh hot one.

That being said.....I like me both.

KK all the way, fresh hot glazed donuts are like crack!!

I personally like the denser DK donuts better as well. Plus the coffee at DK just makes the donuts taste all that much better. However, I'm originally from NJ and think the DK's up north are much better. I think down here in NC they just aren't as popular so the donuts tend to sit out and not be so fresh, and the coffee is not as fresh.



I concur. :thumbsup:

Shipleys Donuts by a mile....KK a distant second followed by Dunkin.

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KK no doubt.... The chocolate covered bastards with the white filling.....

By far my favorite KK there is, favorite doughnut period :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Tato-nut in Ocean Springs, MS :thumbsup::Q:grin:


Big Al

DD for coffee
KK for doughnuts

Ditto....
Except now it should be Dunkin 'DOT' Donuts to go with their sister company 7 DOT 11....

I only eat KK when the HOT Doughnut light is flashing.
Dam there GOOD

I am in the KK for the doughnuts and DD for the coffee camp. Where I grew up (Roanoke VA), there was one KK and several small DD's. DD at that time made their doughnuts at the store and I still preferred KK's.

My only real gripe against DD is "Why is the coffee so freaking hot???" I swear you can sterilize your mouth with that stuff. I have to pull the lid off and let it sit for a little while before I can drink it.

KK for the glazed donuts, all the way. I used to love the peanut glazed donut from DD but they decided because of a few with peanut allergies to get rid of there best donut. Pissed me off but has helped with my waist line.

They both have thier place, and I switch back and forth when I do buy doughnuts...which is very rarely. BUT...being from Raleigh, I'll have to side with KK!

Ditto....
Except now it should be Dunkin 'DOT' Donuts to go with their sister company 7 DOT 11....

Mr/Mrs Billinstuart and Mr/mrs Profinity go to the KK in Melbourne. Personally, I like cokes with my hot donuts. I've been to my last DD..one in Lake Park had rats running around.

Being a Carolina man...there is only one...KK

KK started in Winston-Salem NC, one town over from where I was raised.

KK for the glazed, DD for the chocolate cake.

The KK Hot light is a beautiful sight. I steer clear most of the time but damn it's hard. DD just tastes like cake to me. If I want a doughnut then I want a fresh KK.

Warm KK glazed donuts are tough to beat but DD have more to choose from.

DD for coffee
KK for doughnuts

Nailed it!

Personally, I like cokes with my hot donuts.

Jeez...Why does diabetic coma come to mind when I read this?:Q

DD unfortunately doesnt seem to focus on Vitamin O anymore. There donuts are usually krispy because they been sittin out all day. Actually hard to find a good donut here in DE anymore.

I personally like the denser DK donuts better as well.

Coming from NC, birthplace of Krispy Kreme, I agree with above statement. KK donuts are almost all air. Dunkin has a much better variety and their donuts are more substantial. And there's nothing like a DD Boston Creme.

They have an annual race at NC State in Raleigh, where you start at the Bell Tower, run to Krispy Kreme factory, eat a dozen doughnuts, and back to the BellTower.

I wish my college buddies and I had come up with this back in the day.



Krispy Kreme Challenge 2012 Media Packet

http://www.krispykremechallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/welcomeslide.jpg
[For immediate release] University students continue the newest tradition at NC State

University students continue the newest tradition at NC State

RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State University has announced the 8th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge, which will be held Saturday, February 4th. The Krispy Kreme Challenge is a student-organized charity race benefiting the NC Children’s hospital. Starting as a competition between a few friends, it has grown to include over 7500 runners and raise $122,000 for the N.C. Children’s Hospital in 2011.
To complete the Krispy Kreme Challenge competitors begin at the NC State Belltower, run 2.5 miles to the Krispy Kreme store on Peace Street, eat 1 dozen doughnuts, and run 2.5 miles back to the Belltower-all in under an hour. Participants can also sign up as Casual Runners, who are not required to eat all of the doughnuts, or Supporters, who do not run in the race but do receive a race T-shirt.
The organizers of the 2012 Krispy Kreme Challenge expect to reach a capacity of 7,700 runners for this year’s race. Go online to www.krispykremechallenge.com (http://www.krispykremechallenge.com) to register as a challenger, casual runner, supporter or volunteer now!

They have an annual race at NC State in Raleigh, where you start at the Bell Tower, run to Krispy Kreme factory, eat a dozen doughnuts, and back to the BellTower.

:) Be interesting to know how many barf on the run back.

KK all the way. DD can't match the sinful pleasure of a warm glazed KK doughnut...

I am in the KK for the doughnuts and DD for the coffee camp. Where I grew up (Roanoke VA), there was one KK and several small DD's. DD at that time made their doughnuts at the store and I still preferred KK's.

My only real gripe against DD is "Why is the coffee so freaking hot???" I swear you can sterilize your mouth with that stuff. I have to pull the lid off and let it sit for a little while before I can drink it.

Water comes out of the nozzle between 200-206 (F), you get the most flavor from the bean that way.

Good coffee is ALWAYS brewed at just over 200 degrees.......

Dunkins is better than KK

Marty's in Ipswich MA are the best donuts anywhere

For a regular glazed donut, you can't beat KK when they are freshly made. They sure suck in the grocery store though.

Kanes!!!

:thumbsup:

KK everytime!

The only time I buy donuts is when they're raising money on the side of the road for the school band, football, some sports, etc.

Good coffee is ALWAYS brewed at just over 200 degrees.......


Ummm.... Isn't all coffee brewed that way? Part of the recipe is boiling water right?

My gripe is why serve it at 200 degrees?

Ummm.... Isn't all coffee brewed that way? Part of the recipe is boiling water right?

My gripe is why serve it at 200 degrees?

Pussy!:Q:grin:

I have to go with kk we go huntin in N.C every october and always hit the one in Rocky Mnt.

DD hands down even the stores from Bombay because the KK are just not doughy enough.

The DD stores back in the day were the best however no comparison to todays product imo.

I like the fruit cup from DD and the tofunut from KK.

Coffee with whiskey from DD and black coffee from KKK.