Best Chain Coffee

Not the local hipster place, at least some place most of us might know. Your out and about, can't make it yourself. Need a coffee.


Dunkin, Mcdonalds, Peets, Caribou, Starbucks, Dunn Brothers, Dutch Brothers, Tim Hortons just to name a few off the top of my head.

28 comments

Latest

  • cajunbob
    a year ago
    Blue Bottle is pretty great, if you're in a hipster-y neighborhood that they operate in- definitely a time investment, but very tasty.
  • rickthelion
    a year ago
    All of the above are good as long as you take the crappy coffee and add some Jack.

    Why not drink the Jack straight? Well, I would joke that most hairless apes feel it is in bad taste to drink straight jack first thing in the morning. But the reality is that I don’t give a shit what you damn dirty apes think about my drinking. Truth is that the caffeine helps me stay awake so I can really enjoy the drunk drivin’. ROAR!!!
  • gammanu95
    a year ago
    I wont pay Starbucks prices or wait in line at Dunkin for an afternoon pick-me-up. I try to avoid added sugars add carbonated drinks that aren't beer, but if I need it I go to a convenience store and buy a Monster 👹
  • twentyfive
    a year ago
    We make coffee at home every morning using the cusinart grind n brew if I’m not home and want a cuppa As crazy as it sounds McDonalds has the best coffee around, I don’t like Starbucks coffee at all it’s too bitter.
  • shadowcat
    a year ago
    What I can't figure out is why my Kroger grocery store has a mini Starbucks inside when directly across the street is a full sized Starbucks. I rarely see anyone using the one inside of my Kroger's. I would think they could find a better use for the space.

    I rarely drink coffee and if I do it's with breakfast on a cold winter day and in that case any place will do that serves good food.
  • FLAP3000
    a year ago
    Dunkin’ all the way
  • shailynn
    a year ago
    S-cat - I see a lot of Krogers with those. They never may look busy but if you look around the store usually at least 1/4 of the customers shopping are carrying a Starbucks drink, especially on the weekend mornings.
  • SirLapdancealot
    a year ago
    Peet's has the best coffee. Dutch Bros is solid too.

    I prefer my grocery store Starbucks as opposed to the regular one 200 ft away because of the cute blonde barista there. The regular Starbucks has a dude barista that says hi and calls me by my first name as soon as I walk in, and he creeps me out. (I don't know you that well, bro, and I don't care to either.)
  • motorhead
    a year ago
    I don’t drink coffee but Dunkin has the best iced tea. The mint tea at Starbucks is second
  • georgmicrodong
    a year ago
    Tim Horton's is pretty good coffee, assuming there's one in your area. Starbucks is trash.
  • rickthelion
    a year ago
    ^
    Starbucks is fine if you dilute it with enough Jack. But I agree that Horton’s is better. You need less Jack to dilute it.

    rickthemoose is also a big fan of Horton’s donuts. However, it sucks that they wouldn’t produce my line of wildebeest flavored donuts. ROAR!!!
  • Subraman
    a year ago
    I'm strictly a 3rd wave coffee hipster shop guy. If I walk by you and see you drinking that establishment coffee I'll be laughing my skinny jeans and infinity scarf off
  • Jascoi
    a year ago
    bottom line senior coffee at McDonald's (unless it's having a dollar unlimited regular coffee.)

    but what the hell? what fun is that unless she's builtd nicely???
  • Jascoi
    a year ago
    *built*
  • crosscheck
    a year ago
    I'm a big fan of Marylou's. They're all over the place south of Boston and well known for their pink coffee cups and attractive help. The coffee is good and a little scenery in the morning doesn't hurt.
  • skibum609
    a year ago
    ^amen.
  • JamesSD
    a year ago
    Caribou.

    Dunkin is probably the worst. It's below McDonald's.
  • WiseToo
    a year ago
    I like Burger King coffee: $1 any size and only 64 cents with discount. Freshly brewed, too. Unlike McDonald's which serves burnt coffee left over from the morning.
  • HoneyDewMelons
    a year ago
    My fav burger king iced mocha coffee
    Next in line mcds french vanilla iced coffee only 1.06 thru the app
  • motorhead
    a year ago
    Just stirring the pot (pun intended)

    Starbucks announced the closing of 7 stores in downtown San Francisco.
  • Longball300
    a year ago
    I like Horton's with that fruit explosion muffin.... BOOM!
  • JamesSD
    a year ago
    I'm guessing a lot of the closed SF Starbucks were across the street from another Starbucks. Sometimes the density of SBUX blows my mind (like one inside a target three doors down from a free standing Starbucks).
  • NinaBambina
    a year ago
    I don't drink a lot of regular hot coffee. Just isn't my thing except for a nice little espresso.

    That said, I do like iced coffee, and Dunkin has some really good ones.
  • drewcareypnw
    a year ago
    Mostly make my own, grab what they have at work, or go to the local one-off. Otherwise starbucks americanos are fine.
  • shadowcat
    a year ago
    While not being a big coffee drinker I do like hot chocolate and what I really like in that case is Land O Lakes variety pack. Some flavors:
    Arctic White Chocolate
    Caramel
    Chocolate Supreme
    Cinnamon
    French Vanilla
    Hazelnut
    Irish Creme
    Mint
    Mocha
    Peanut Butter
    Raspberry
    Salted Caramel
    Smores
    Strawberries & Crème White Chocolate
  • Hank Moody
    a year ago
    I’m mostly an espresso or americano drinker. Starbucks and Dunkin’ are fine for those but the independent shops usually get them right. When in Miami I’ll go for a cafecito or cafe con leche but that’s basically a Cuban espresso where they muddle some sugar to give it a smoky taste or add steamed milk.
  • Jascoi
    a year ago
    sometimes I stop at flying J/ pilot truck stops when I'm driving cross country. I have my special cup that gives me a discount on drinks. and their coffee is decent.
  • Jascoi
    a year ago
    but the best coffee I enjoy is not a chain coffee place.
You must be a member to leave a comment.Join Now
Got something to say?
Start your own discussion