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  • A Dunkin' to-go coffee cup next to a donut on a paper bag

    4 Things Dunkin' Is Still Doing Right In 2026, Despite All The Hate

    Dunkin' takes its share of brickbats for menu decisions and other snafus. But the chain still gets a few things right — really. Here are 4 wins for Dunkin'.

    By Lottë Reford 2 days ago Read More
  • Costco Egg Bites with packaging with Starbucks Egg Bites beside coffee cup

    Costco Kirkland Signature Egg Bites Vs Starbucks: Which Is Better?

    A popular item on Starbucks' breakfast menu is the egg bites. Costco has its own version, but can this bite-sized dupe outperform the original?

    By Sam Skopp 6 days ago Read More
  • A Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant exterior.

    This Popular Buffalo Wild Wings Sister Chain Serves Coffee, Not Chicken Wings

    Many restaurant chains have been bundled together under umbrella companies in recent years, but this sister chain to Buffalo Wild Wings doesn't serve chicken.

    By Joe Hoeffner 11 days ago Read More
  • A man pours a drink from a fountain into a cup

    12 Hands-Down Best New Fast Food Drinks Of 2026 (So Far)

    Fast food companies are always bringing out new products and 2026 saw a whole bunch of new drinks debut. Here are the hands-down best of the year so far.

    By Jessica Riggio 14 days ago Read More
  • Dunkin' Halloween Drinks on black table

    Review: Dunkin's Spooky New Drink Menu Is Full Of Treats And Some Nightmares

    I tried eight of Dunkin's new Halloween drinks to see if they're all spooky winners, or ghastly ghosts that should remain in the chain's beverage past.

    By Rachel Sobel 16 days ago Read More
  • A barista at a coffee shop carrying a hot cup of coffee with both hands

    Popular Coffee Chain Closes 250 Locations In 2026 And Fans Are Devastated

    Continuing a long-standing trend of store closures across the food industry, this popular chain has suddenly closed 250 locations and fans are unhappy.

    By Dylan Murray 16 days ago Read More
  • A pile of croissants from Paris Baguette with bakery box in background

    Every Croissant At Paris Baguette, Ranked Worst To Best

    From cronuts and supreme croissants to chocolate and raspberry flavors, Paris Baguette has tasty (and some questionable) takes on the classic French pastry.

    By Mike Madaio 25 days ago Read More
  • Dunkin' iced coffee and paper bag on wood table

    This Best-Selling Coffee Chain Wiped The Floor With Dunkin' By $17B

    The coffee chain with the highest revenues in the U.S. outsold Dunkin' by a whole lot. Here's the company that is in the lead and why it does so well.

    By Rolland Judd 27 days ago Read More
  • Picture of a staff worker hand placing a bagel in a takeaway bag at a bakery bagel shop

    The Absolute Best Bagel Shop In Every US State

    Move over, NYC; 49 other states are serving up bagels that deserve our attention, nailing that crispy-to-chewy ratio and topped with plenty of yummy schmears.

    By Andy Beth Miller 1 month ago Read More
  • Starbucks hot to-go cup sitting on a ledge outdoors

    4 Starbucks Ordering Tips For A 10x Better PSL This Fall

    Just as you thought a pumpkin spice latte can't get any better, these simple, easy ordering tips at Starbucks can guarantee a better sip of PSL.

    By Dylan Murray 1 month ago Read More
  • A Dunkin iced coffee next to a Dunkin' paper bag outside

    'Good Luck Topping This Lineup, Starbucks': Dunkin's New Halloween Menu Might Spook Rivals

    Fall hasn't officially arrived yet, and Dunkin' is already gearing up for spooky season with a new menu for late September, getting fans excited.

    By Dylan Murray 1 month ago Read More
  • An assortment of items from Dunkin'.

    The 7 States That You Still Can't Run On Dunkin' In

    Dunkin' may have its sights on a total national presence, but that's not to say it's achieved it yet. These seven states don't have a Dunkin' yet.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 months ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Starbucks Coffee shop

    11 Things Customers Can't Stand About Starbucks In 2026

    When consumers have been regulars at a particular chain for a long time, they expect consistency. When things change, feathers can get easily ruffled.

    By Andy Beth Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • A drive-thru worker handing a brown and red paper bag to a person in a white car

    The Hands-Down Best New Fast Food Menu Items Of August 2026

    Fast food restaurants are not slowing down with the menu updates this August, but not everything has been a success. These are the best of the bunch.

    By Maria Scinto 2 months ago Read More
  • A plastic cup of flavored iced coffee from Dunkin'

    4 Dunkin' Ordering Tips For A 10x Better Pumpkin Spice Latte This Fall

    If you enjoy grabbing your daily dose of PSL from Dunkin', here are some ways to level up your pumpkin spice lattes to put pep in your step.

    By Dylan Murray 2 months ago Read More
  • Pumpkin spice lattes in glasses next to pumpkins and cinnamon sticks

    Starbucks Vs McDonald's: Which Chain's Pumpkin Spice Latte Has The Most Caffeine?

    People grab a pumpkin spice latte for the fall flavors, but the caffeine is also important. Between McDonald's and Starbucks, this PSL has more caffeine.

    By Rolland Judd 2 months ago Read More
  • hands holding and peeling a banana

    10 New Banana-Flavored Finds That Prove Pumpkin Spice Has Major Competition

    A wave of new banana-flavored products hitting restaurant chains and grocery store shelves is making us rethink pumpkin spice. Is it time for the PSL to retire?

    By Maria Scinto 2 months ago Read More
  • Man in suit outside looking disgusted at his to-go coffee

    McDonald's New Fall Drink Is Already Getting Slammed Online: 'Tastes Like Drinking A Candle'

    McDonald's has brought out its fall lineup of drinks and customers are already dragging this one online. It may be better to just skip this one.

    By Haley McNamara 2 months ago Read More
  • A barista pouring milk into a latte.

    9 Fall 2026 Fast Food Menu Items For Pumpkin Spice Haters

    The food industry gets inundated with pumpkin spice everything when fall comes around but many people are tired of it. Here are some options for the haters.

    By Cassie Womack 2 months ago Read More
  • Four Dunkin' tiramisu cold beverages in takeout cups on a metal table

    Review: Dunkin' Just Turned Tiramisu Into Coffee And It's A Welcomed Alternative To Pumpkin Spice Overkill

    Dunkin' has launched four new iced drinks inspired by the Italian dessert tiramisu, but are they worth buying? We tried them all to find out.

    By Rachel Sobel 2 months ago Read More
  • A cream-topped drink in a glass mug, with spices and squash

    4 Chains That Don't Use Real Pumpkin In Their PSLs

    Even though fall is still a month away, coffee chains are gearing up to release their PSLs. If real pumpkin is important to you, these chains don't include it.

    By Lottë Reford 2 months ago Read More
  • Latte with spices on top along with apples on the side.

    Forget Starbucks, This Rival Chain Is Bringing The Fall Apple Flavor We've Been Missing

    Starbucks has disappointed its loyal apple drink fanbase by not including that flavor in its fall menu, but another coffee chain is stepping in to fill the gap.

    By Dennis Lee 2 months ago Read More
  • A woman pulls fries out of a fast food bag with a hamburger on the table

    8 New Menu Items That The Internet Tore Apart Worse Than The Big Arch

    Fast food chains have been getting creative trying to draw customers back in, but these eight new menu items are having the exact opposite effect.

    By Jessica Riggio 2 months ago Read More
  • Two warm drinks from Starbucks

    Starbucks' Leaked 2026 Fall Menu Has Customers Mourning A Fan-Favorite Flavor: 'I'm Genuinely Heartbroken'

    The fall menu for Starbucks has leaked onto the internet and regulars are expressing disappointment that this fan-favorite flavor is nowhere in sight.

    By Kat Olvera 3 months ago Read More
  • Customers lining up at a Dunkin' location.

    Dunkin' Heard Our Cries: The Fan-Favorite Deal We Missed Is Coming Back

    Dunkin' recently ran a deal that went viral online but the limited release was short-lived. Fans who missed out are in luck, though, as the deal has returned.

    By Cassie Womack 3 months ago Read More
  • Starbucks and Costco frappes sitting together in plastic takeout cups with straws

    Costco's Food Court Has Frappes For Half The Cost Of Starbucks — But Are They As Good?

    Nothing hits quite like a brain freeze with a caffeine boost. We tried a Starbucks Frappuccino alongside Costco's cold brew mocha to compare taste and texture.

    By Dani Zoeller 3 months ago Read More
  • A cup of Starbucks coffee sitting on a wooden table.

    Why Your Starbucks Drink Tastes Different Every Time You Order It

    Most coffee and restaurant chains aim for consistency across every location, so why do the drinks at Starbucks seem like they taste different every time?

    By Joe Hoeffner 3 months ago Read More
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