Dunkin'

It's neat that the first Dunkin' ever is right here in Quincy. There were closer Dunkin' locations, but I went to this one solely for that reason. The outside has more of a retro feel because of the original logo. The parking lot is small, and there aren't that many tables inside, but there were a handful of people on a weekday evening. My online order took a bit of time to prepare, but my drink seemed to have been prepped with care, as it came out looking pretty nice.

- Small Iced Churro Signature Latte ($4.19): All of the churro flavor was in the whipped cream, but I liked the drink overall, and the price was reasonable.
- French Cruller Donut ($1.59): The donut was so small. It seems shrinkflation has hit everywhere, as the donut I got the other day from another Dunkin' was also much smaller than I remembered. However, the taste was good. It also tasted good dipped in my latte.

Overall, this is probably one of the better Dunkin' locations in the area: no issues with service, decent selection of donuts still available even later in the day, and clean interior.

This Dunkin Donuts location has the distinction of being the very first Dunkin Donuts ever.
It is on a busy main street so they do a lot of business here.
The doughnuts and muffins that they sell here are always fresh and tasty. For the doughnuts that they have here my personal favorite is the glazed doughnut. Highly recommended.
There is a little bit of seating here so if you're wanting to enjoy your goodies in the shop you can do that.
There is some limited parking outside of this location.
The people working behind the counter are always pleasant.
Nice place to enjoy coffee and doughnuts.

The original dunkin donuts location. How awesome is this since I don't know how long but Dunkin' has ALWAYS been my favorite coffee location over Starbucks. But disappointing because when you're on Pike St. in Seattle, WA the line that waits to get into Starbucks first one is insane. The Dunkin one is like not existing and doesn't have the same affect.

Visiting the very first Dunkin' Donuts in Quincy, Massachusetts, was nothing short of a pilgrimage for a coffee enthusiast like me. Stepping into this iconic establishment felt like entering the hallowed grounds where the magic of Dunkin' began--a journey back to the roots of one of America's most beloved coffee and doughnut chains.

The nostalgia hit the moment I crossed the threshold. The vintage orange and pink color scheme, the familiar aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and the classic signage evoked a sense of warmth and familiarity. It was as if time stood still, preserving the essence of Dunkin's humble beginnings.

The interior, adorned with vintage memorabilia and photographs, allowed me to immerse myself in the evolution of Dunkin' Donuts. The journey from a small coffee and doughnut shop to a global phenomenon was palpable in every corner. The original doughnut display, the retro coffee cups, and the antique coffee grinders added layers of authenticity to the experience.

What made the visit truly special was the opportunity to sit in the same space where the first Dunkin' customers once gathered over coffee and doughnuts. The people here are very friendly and a good location, but limited for parking space.

Not much to say it's Dunkin Donuts what could go wrong. Just ordered Coffee
But excited that I was in the very 1st Dunkin!
Coffee bean is my blood type.

The location that started it all, this location was been updated to resemble the original look. Dunkin Donuts made a big change recently to rebrand itself as Dunkin' (dropping the donut from their name). This location still maintains the original look, and is still a working restaurant. Their selection of donuts is pretty small, but had the flavors we wanted and it tasted good/fresh. There are a few signs inside that gives the history (including a plaque showing all the logos/icons throughout the years. Growing up with Dunkin Donuts while being raised in Chicagoland, this was a nice stop for us and worth the out of the way drive while going to the airport.

Unlike the first Starbucks in Seattle, this first Dunkin' in Quincy is absolutely nothing special. There is no "First Dunkin'" merchandise. There isn't even a really special sign out front that says much more than in small print that this was is "Original Dunkin location - established 1950".

Unless you're looking for the usual coffee and donuts and sandwiches - no complaints, I'm sure they're great - there's no reason to go out of your way to come here.

During World War II, William Rosenberg, a shipyard worker in Quincy, realized that there were not many options for him and his colleagues to have lunch nearby. He then borrowed $1,000 and used another $1,500 to start   "Industrial Luncheon Services" to satisfy workers' lunch needs. The business sold sandwiches, coffee, doughnuts, and other snacks from a truck.

After noticing that 50 percent of the sales were coffee and doughnuts, he decided to concentrate on the most popular items in the menu. He established a new location at 543 Southern Artery, Quincy, named "Open Kettle." This was the predecessor to Dunkin' Donuts and sold only coffee and doughnuts for 10 cents and 5 cents respectively. The business was an instant success. Having noticed that customers dunked their donuts in the coffee, Rosenberg decided to change Open Kettle's name to Dunkin' Donuts in 1950, and the first Dunkin' Donuts was born.

[Review 15218 overall, 720 of 2021, number 1081 in Massachusetts.]

Roasted: learned that the original Dunkin' Donuts was in Quincy MA so had to check it out. It feels like an old school diner here with booth seating. Busy as to be expected for a Dunkin. Service and speed was exactly what you would expect. They were relatively fast but not overly friendly. They made us iced lattes when we ordered hot ones. They did offer to remake them for us which was nice. Obviously no for here mugs or latte art but we knew that going into this review. My latte was beyond sweet - so much sugar it was nearly undrinkable. The other latte was just pure butter espresso and horrible. I don't know what I expected overall but this is what I expect of Dunkin.

Unroasted: super excited to hear that the original Dunkin was a mile away from where I was. I had such high hopes to see the flagship store that started it all. The outside looks really cool with the original logo and the staple brand of the original store underneath. Long line is promising of the consistent dunking brand. Ordered the usual latte and we patiently waited. We received two iced lattes which is not what we wanted. The employee was nice to remake them. What I should have remembered is that this is Dunkin and stick to coffee nothing fancy. My latte was absolutely terrible. Undrinkable Unflavored latte I have ever had. Glad I stopped in but maybe get a donut and black coffee next time.

This Dunkin' Donuts is horribly operated. I waited in line while the workers finished their irrelevant conversations behind the counter before acknowledging that I was waiting a few minutes. I ordered a small iced caramel coffee, regular. Not 15 seconds later they called a small hot caramel coffee. I told the workers I had ordered a small iced, to which they proceed to turn around, poor the hot coffee into a plastic cup with a few pieces of ice, and return the lukewarm coffee with minimal, melted ice to me. I understand iced coffees are more expensive, but it's not my problem they recorded the order incorrectly. The service needs help.

We enjoyed visiting the original Dunkin' Donuts and seeing the special signage! The actual donuts were stale and disappointing compared to all the other Dunkin' locations we have been to on our monthlong trip throughout New England (which is an embarrassing amount). The location was also a little tricky to get to/get in and out of based on the nearby traffic. Employees were nice enough!

The one that started it all! That deserves five star in itself.

I was an exchange student in Vienna, a place well known and UNESCO recognized for its café culture. There are five Dunkies in the whole city, and at least one has a line out the door. After drinking the liquid gold that is Viennese coffee for three months, I popped in to a Dunks. It wasn't that it was good, but rather that it tastes like home.

The offerings at this location are nothing to write home about. DD has gotten very good at having consistency across locations (and even countries).

Are there better coffees? I'd be lying if I said no. At the same time, nothing tastes quite like home like Dunkies, wherever you are. Here's to the one that started it all!

P.S. there was some memorabilia inside, only COVID kept those areas roped off.