Dunkin (donuts and sandwiches)

Here we are, reading mmm-yoso!!! on this rainy, chilly morning.  Cathy is trying to keep this food blog interesting, while Kirk and His Missus are vacationing.

There have been situations when I want to re-gift some gift cards received.  The thought that one of my friends or clients has gone to the trouble of purchasing a 'little something extra' stops me.  One client in particular, gave me a Dunkin' Donuts Gift card which I used in 2017, at both the Ramona And National City locations.  I had thanked him profusely and so, this year…another gift card.  IMG_8852
IMG_8852Now, there is a location closer to home in East County.  So, The Mister and I have had a few breakfasts. 
  IMG_5594 Of course there are donuts, but there is much more offered (note that the name is merely "Dunkin" on the exterior of this new building.)
IMG_8852 Breakfast sandwiches are available all day. The egg, cheese, bacon (or sausage) on a croissant ($4.39) is substantial and tasty. IMG_5184 IMG_5188IMG_5188 Black forest ham with egg and cheese on a toasted English muffin ($4.39) is also a good choice (less calories). Also on the menu is a bagel with the same fillings; but I haven't ordered it. 
IMG_5184 There are two "bowls" available, one with egg whites/spinach/roasted potatoes, cheddar and carmelized onions or this one, a 'sausage scramble' ($5.49)- eggs, sausage, Cheddar-Jack cheese, pepper and onions.  This was interesting once we figured out the difference between this and other 'scramble' (no potatoes). It is quite good. You could order a side of 'toasted hash browns'($1.09) and add those in if you really want some carbs.  It's nice to know there is this menu item available.   IMG_5597 IMG_5596 There is also a 'Wake Up Wrap' (egg and cheese only is $1.29, with meat (bacon, sausage, ham, turkey sausage) is $1.79).  Essentially the carbohydrate is a small flour tortilla.  There is a half egg, one slice of cheese and one slice of Black Forest ham and makes for a warm, tasty light meal. 

Now, a word about the donuts and coffee.  
IMG_5190First, the dark roast coffee is the only one I like here.  Hot or iced, it does not matter.  The other flavors are just not satisfying. Second, the cake donuts (and cake donut holes) taste good; the 'fried' items don't.  They just don't.  I've read that the donuts are delivered to the store frozen.  If true, it makes sense regarding the flavors.

Not terrible if you know what to order.  Helpful, friendly workers, amazingly fast service (they keep the drive thru moving!).  

Dunkin'  (over 8,500 locations in 41 states and 3,200 international restaurants in 36 countries) Website In San Diego, there are seven locations on military bases and five locations in other areas of the county. All of the franchises are owned by local military veterans. 

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