Dunkin'
★★★☆☆ 2.7 (18) • $
"A new Dunkin Donuts in our coffee-obsessed city (and there was singing and dancing in the steeets)!Passing by on my way home and not being in a hurry to sit in traffic, I pulled in.This is a big and bright DD (which used to be the site of Boston Market, I think). They have a dining room that could easily accommodate another 2 tables for 4 people, and still not be crowded. And if zoning and fire ordinances permitted it, they could put a few tables for 2 people outside. People, especially here in The 'Burgh, like eating outside. Seriously, you could sell stale donuts and mediocre coffee, and if there's outdoor seating, you'll make money hand over fist in Pittsburgh.Inside the bright, well-lit dining room, there's 3 tables for 4, 3 tables for 2, and a long, faux marble high top for 6, complete with 2 recessed charging stations. There are 3 double electrical outlets, but only 2 are near tables. The third is to the right of the door as you enter, and only convenient if you don't mind standing. Alone. In a corner (perhaps in shame for having pigged out on donuts?). The order counter and donut case is to the left as you enter. I walked up and said I wanted to add money to my DD app. The cashier, a polite, giggly young woman, did not know how to do that. She asked 2 others, before asking the store manager who came over and rang it. I wished she had gone slower for the three young women, and that they had watched so they could learn. I ordered a travel mug refill (hot, decaffeinated, hazelnut swirl), and they didn't know how to ring that, either. Ok. No problem. I wasn't in a hurry, and everyone is new at something once. Plus, I was the only customer. The manager rang that, too. I had to ask for a coffee stirrer, as they only had straws, sugar and artificial sugar at the condiment station. First three people said they didn't have any. I asked if they were out, or if they didn't carry them. A fourth young woman said they had them (apparently at the drive-thru window) and gave me one. Then I asked for a napkin. Actually, they were at the condiment station. I didn't see them because they were in front in a recessed dispenser, about even with my thigh (I'm 5'1"). This is a young crew, giggly, social with each other, and polite, but not well-trained. As busy as this road is, I'm sure (and hope) that will change.In a hurry, or want to avoid bad weather? There's a drive-thru to the right as you pull in their private, newly-paved parking lot.They are located on the corner of Glenburn Ave. and Clairton Blvd., across the street from Truck-N-Stuff, and diagonally across from Pastries a la Carte (just look for the huge red, orange and white balloon arch). Dunkin Donuts is open daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., including their drive-thru. Now, to register for free coffee for a year (meaning more DD reviews coming your way if I win)."
"Mini donuts have always been one of my favorites. Peace, Love, and Little Donuts did not let us down. The donuts are hand-dipped right in front of you in packs of 6 or 12. There must be close to 100 options from which to mix and match. The flavors were excellent, and I still can't get over how quickly they dipped them. A six-pack was more than enough for the four of us. This is now a must-stop for us when we are in Pittsburgh.The location is small, but upstairs, there is a really nice place to sit and eat your donuts. Note that the stairs are really steep and narrow if you have any mobility issues.The staff was friendly and worked fast. While there was a line of maybe eight people, it moved quickly. Well worth the stop."
"The cinnamon rolls at Oram's are worth a trip from anywhere. Melt in your mouth and decadent, the kind of dessert that comes with an unscheduled nap afterwards."
