As much as LIC is the hot "up and coming" spot, what with all the luxury high-rises and speakeasy-type bars, there are still some parts of it that retain the…how shall we say this…grittiness that used to permeate the entire neighborhood.
In that regard, this DD is a throwback. It's not upscale and pampered like many of the newer establishments, but it does the job okay. I got a donut, coffee and some munchkins and everything tasted fine.
The atmosphere wasn't great, as there were a lot of people asleep at the tables. The inside serves as a de facto bus stop if the weather isn't nice outside.
The service was also kind of "meh". I walked in and there were no other customers at the counter but I still had to wait for them to finish texting or doing whatever on their phones before anyone offered assistance. Literally, the girl still had her phone in her hand as she keyed in my order.
I'll stick to other locations but if I really needed a fix, I'd consider going back. But only in desperation.
A very tiny Dunkin Donuts nonetheless I received quick service and the very delicious ice coffee blend. The girl working the cashier was very friendly and very professional thank you for expediting the service I received here!
I'm from Los Angeles and all we have is Starbucks so when walking around New York City and seeing every other block filled with Dunkin Donuts I chose to finally have some at this particular location and I was not disappointed so a big thank you on behalf of myself and my friend who visited this location.
For starters, it's a Dunkin Donuts, so don't expect much. The service is rather quick, so you're in and out. There have been a handful of times where they're backed up, and just like the Checkers across the street, you're wondering what they're doing.
I would have given this place three stars, except for the fact that the other day, I saw the employee wearing his disposable gloves making a sandwich, then he proceeds to go to the register, take another order and handle cash, and then go back to making the sandwich, without changing his gloves. That's when I said hmm, I think I'll hold off on the food and just get a coffee, thanks.
The one thing that I dislike about franchises is when there isn't any consistency and the customer gets taken for a fool. It took me some time to accept that Dunkin will charge you an extra 50 cent for almond milk if you order a latte, but I get it and comply. This location will charge you 50 cents if you just get a regular coffee with almond milk as well. What a joke. I have been to other locations and have ordered a coffee with almond milk and never have been charged for that. when I asked the girl behind the counter she told me that they now charge for that as well. My immediate response was " you charge 50 cents for a splash of almond milk??!" ridic. The service here is average at best and sometimes it's like watching a sideshow. They get orders wrong, they forget orders and you get a face of disgust from a few girls there if your order seems weird to them, for example a coffee black! "No milk??!!" they say," followed by eye rolling. Meh, I rather just grab my DD from somewhere else.
As much as LIC is the hot "up and coming" spot, what with all the luxury high-rises and speakeasy-type bars, there are still some parts of it that retain the…how shall we say this…grittiness that used to permeate the entire neighborhood.
In that regard, this DD is a throwback. It's not upscale and pampered like many of the newer establishments, but it does the job okay. I got a donut, coffee and some munchkins and everything tasted fine.
The atmosphere wasn't great, as there were a lot of people asleep at the tables. The inside serves as a de facto bus stop if the weather isn't nice outside.
The service was also kind of "meh". I walked in and there were no other customers at the counter but I still had to wait for them to finish texting or doing whatever on their phones before anyone offered assistance. Literally, the girl still had her phone in her hand as she keyed in my order.
I'll stick to other locations but if I really needed a fix, I'd consider going back. But only in desperation.
A very tiny Dunkin Donuts nonetheless I received quick service and the very delicious ice coffee blend. The girl working the cashier was very friendly and very professional thank you for expediting the service I received here!
I'm from Los Angeles and all we have is Starbucks so when walking around New York City and seeing every other block filled with Dunkin Donuts I chose to finally have some at this particular location and I was not disappointed so a big thank you on behalf of myself and my friend who visited this location.
Closest Dunkin Donuts to where I was staying at the time.
Small location. Service was quick and friendly.
Iced Coffee, large – $2.99
I wish LA had more Dunkin's. I enjoy their coffee a lot more then Starbucks.
For starters, it's a Dunkin Donuts, so don't expect much. The service is rather quick, so you're in and out. There have been a handful of times where they're backed up, and just like the Checkers across the street, you're wondering what they're doing.
I would have given this place three stars, except for the fact that the other day, I saw the employee wearing his disposable gloves making a sandwich, then he proceeds to go to the register, take another order and handle cash, and then go back to making the sandwich, without changing his gloves. That's when I said hmm, I think I'll hold off on the food and just get a coffee, thanks.
Tiny but the line moves very quickly. Also right near the subway station at Queensboro Plaza. Just like any other Dunkin' otherwise.
The one thing that I dislike about franchises is when there isn't any consistency and the customer gets taken for a fool. It took me some time to accept that Dunkin will charge you an extra 50 cent for almond milk if you order a latte, but I get it and comply. This location will charge you 50 cents if you just get a regular coffee with almond milk as well. What a joke. I have been to other locations and have ordered a coffee with almond milk and never have been charged for that. when I asked the girl behind the counter she told me that they now charge for that as well. My immediate response was " you charge 50 cents for a splash of almond milk??!" ridic. The service here is average at best and sometimes it's like watching a sideshow. They get orders wrong, they forget orders and you get a face of disgust from a few girls there if your order seems weird to them, for example a coffee black! "No milk??!!" they say," followed by eye rolling. Meh, I rather just grab my DD from somewhere else.