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

staff@thetakeout.com (Lottë Reford) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

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'.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Sam Skopp) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0000

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?

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Jessica Riggio) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Rachel Sobel) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:42:05 +0000

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.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Dylan Murray) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:36:30 +0000

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

Every Croissant At Paris Baguette, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@thetakeout.com (Mike Madaio) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0000

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

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Rolland Judd) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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.

The Absolute Best Bagel Shop In Every US State

staff@thetakeout.com (Andy Beth Miller) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Dylan Murray) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Dylan Murray) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:42:46 +0000

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.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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.

11 Things Customers Can't Stand About Starbucks In 2026

staff@thetakeout.com (Andy Beth Miller) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0000

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

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Maria Scinto) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Dylan Murray) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Rolland Judd) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Maria Scinto) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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?

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Haley McNamara) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:22:04 +0000

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.

9 Fall 2026 Fast Food Menu Items For Pumpkin Spice Haters

staff@thetakeout.com (Cassie Womack) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thetakeout.com (Rachel Sobel) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:09:21 +0000

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.