This is it, everyone. Here is an in-depth analysis of both famous coffee chains and what I think of them. There is going to be four categories: Drinks, Food, Novelty items, and Price. So, let’s get to it:
Category One: Drinks
I will admit this up and down the street: Dunkin’ Donuts coffee is AMAZING. Their medium iced coffees with vanilla swirl can get me through any day, HOWEVER, I’m sorry Dunkin’, because Starbuck’s drinks reign supreme.
I can get a strawberry acai refresher in December, and that is glorious. Starbucks also has so many options for drinks that are caffeinated that are not coffee or tea. Fraps, refreshers, and “handcrafted sodas” oh my!
Winner: Starbucks
Category Two: Food
Dunkin’s hash browns are a godsend to all in the morning before going on a long trip, AND the doughnuts are so good. Though when you look at Starbucks’ best items on the list: the iced lemon loaf and the bagel bites, there is no way I can say who is better than the other in this debate.
Winner: Tie
Category Three: Novelty Items
There is no debate on how cute the novelty cups and items that Starbucks has to offer. Their partnership with Band.do had me screaming on how cute the whole collection was. Dunkin’ is slowly getting there with their novelty items, but as of right now, they cannot really compete with the juggernaut that is Starbucks’ novelty items.
Winner: Starbucks
Category Four: Pricing
There is no debate on this category. Dunkin’ Donuts is cheaper and even though it is cheaper, the quality is not bad at all. As a broke college student, I appreciate this so much. In all honesty, if I were to buy a drink and snack every day for a week straight at Dunkin’, I could take the money I saved from not going to Starbucks and use that to donate to a charity.
Winner: Dunkin’ Donuts
So, who won this debate?
For now…STARBUCKS, but don't get cocky Starbz. This can always change.
