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Canarsie Aug 2, 2011 9:03 pm

Why Would I Go to Dunkin’ Donuts for a Chicken Biscuit?!?
 
Some time ago, I signed up for Dunkin' Perks® Rewards, which is the customer loyalty program of Dunkin’ Donuts.

I have found the program useless, as they offer little incentive to participate in the program or to even patronize Dunkin’ Donuts at all — at least for me.

However, I keep getting e-mail advertisements for strange new items — the latest one being a chicken biscuit. Dunkin’ Donuts is not exactly the first thing on my mind if I were to think of a chicken biscuit — nor, for that matter, a tuna melt sandwich, hash browns or a chicken salad sandwich, amongst many other offerings that do not seem to make sense for a company whose core business is doughnuts.

Look at their menu for yourself. Do you say, “Hey! Let’s go to Dunkin’ Donuts for lunch!”

Am I missing something here?!?

Eastbay1K Aug 2, 2011 9:42 pm

This is the only way the chicken biscuit can get to the other side of the road.

cordelli Aug 2, 2011 9:46 pm

Depends if you are in New Jersey or not.

From ABC News and quite a few others yesterday:

Police say there was more on the menu than Munchkins and lattes during the late shift at a Dunkin' Donuts in northern New Jersey.

A 29-year-old female is facing prostitution charges after police say she took breaks to provide sex in exchange for money.

Rockaway Township police launched an investigation known as "extra sugar" after getting a tip about the workers activities at the shop.

Jaimito Cartero Aug 2, 2011 9:52 pm

Sounds like that donut came with a special cream filling.

Eastbay1K Aug 2, 2011 9:56 pm


Originally Posted by cordelli (Post 16848835)
Police say there was more on the menu than Munchkins and lattes during the late shift at a Dunkin' Donuts in northern New Jersey.

A 29-year-old female is facing prostitution charges after police say she took breaks to provide sex in exchange for money.

The court accepted her insanity plea when it became clear that she thought she was working at the Waffle House.

Kevin AA Aug 2, 2011 11:59 pm

rofl :D

Canarsie Aug 3, 2011 12:00 am


Originally Posted by Kevin AA (Post 16849358)
rofl :D

...the doughnut, or you?

VivoPerLei Aug 3, 2011 12:25 am


Originally Posted by cordelli (Post 16848835)
Depends if you are in New Jersey or not.

From ABC News and quite a few others yesterday:

Police say there was more on the menu than Munchkins and lattes during the late shift at a Dunkin' Donuts in northern New Jersey.

A 29-year-old female is facing prostitution charges after police say she took breaks to provide sex in exchange for money.

Rockaway Township police launched an investigation known as "extra sugar" after getting a tip about the workers activities at the shop.

Another story that is useless without pictures! I like the suggestion that the operation should have been named 'Donut Ho'.

As for Dunkin Donuts offering chicken biscuits, why not. I would buy a doughnut and a biscuit sandwich in the morning.

phillygold Aug 3, 2011 8:15 am


Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero (Post 16848864)
Sounds like that donut came with a special cream filling.

I'll never eat a glazed donut again....

phillygold Aug 3, 2011 8:33 am

And now...we have her side of the story!!!

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/201...kin_donut.html

Yuengling Aug 3, 2011 8:34 am

This thread went OT in a hurry. I'm guessing that you are getting coupons for strange items because those are the items that DD is trying to promote as a way to expand their business.

rochel Aug 3, 2011 8:40 am

It might be good. One of hubby's favorite breakfast items is a Sausage Biscuit from ChikFilA.

kipper Aug 3, 2011 8:53 am

I wouldn't go to Dunkin Donuts for a chicken biscuit, but would try their tuna melt. Why the difference? There's a Dunkin Donuts near work, so I might try it as a different lunch meal, because the same things get boring after a while.

cordelli Aug 3, 2011 9:02 am


Originally Posted by lancebanyon (Post 16849413)
Another story that is useless without pictures!

I thought about that when I posted it, but decided for my own sanity that I really didn't want to find a picture from the mugshot of alleged whore who worked the overnight shift at Dunkin servicing people in their cars. I figured that image would be much better off left to people's imaginations. Besides, somebody may frequent the place and recognize her as the woman who has touched hid doughnuts every day for the last year as he picked up a dozen to bring home every day.

brendog Aug 3, 2011 10:02 am

Unless you fancy some of the most vile coffee on the planet and stale doughnuts, why would you set foot in a Dunkins for any reason?

Not being from the Northeast, I cannot comprehend the love Yankees have for this fetid pit.

Yuengling Aug 3, 2011 10:44 am


Originally Posted by brendog (Post 16851864)
Not being from the Northeast, I cannot comprehend the love Yankees have for this fetid pit.

RDU - do you defend the lard-fried dough of your homeland?

brendog Aug 3, 2011 11:10 am


Originally Posted by Yuengling (Post 16852168)
RDU - do you defend the lard-fried dough of your homeland?

Most certainly I do, although not from Krispy Kreme, as they also have stale doughnuts and coffee that I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy.

JayBrian Aug 3, 2011 11:28 am

Back to the other menu items, has anyone tried the chicken biscuit?


:p

SkeptiCallie Aug 3, 2011 7:10 pm


Originally Posted by JayBrian (Post 16852487)
Back to the other menu items, has anyone tried the chicken biscuit?


:p

Oh, gross. Whoever even heard of a chicken biscuit until some overly imaginative newfangled trendy smartalecky menu creator started a trend with the combination a few years ago? :mad:

Breakfast biscuits are served with sausage and eggs or sausage and gravy. Nobody, and I mean nobody (all right, that seems to mean everybody these days) serves chicken for breakfast.

Chicken for breakfast--and on a biscuit at that, not to the side--is an unholy combination and is not meant to be.

Whatever is happening to the world? To the current generation?

Canarsie Aug 3, 2011 7:40 pm


Originally Posted by SkeptiCallie (Post 16855382)
Oh, gross. Whoever even heard of a chicken biscuit until some overly imaginative newfangled trendy smartalecky menu creator started a trend with the combination a few years ago? :mad:

Breakfast biscuits are served with sausage and eggs or sausage and gravy. Nobody, and I mean nobody (all right, that seems to mean everybody these days) serves chicken for breakfast.

Chicken for breakfast--and on a biscuit at that, not to the side--is an unholy combination and is not meant to be.

Whatever is happening to the world? To the current generation?

I never understood it, but people have had steak for breakfast for many years, so why not chicken...

...but at a doughnut shop?!?

With its current trend of adding odd items to its menu, I would not be the least bit surprised if one day someone posts about Dunkin’ Donuts in this thread...

cordelli Aug 3, 2011 7:58 pm

A supposed interview with somebody from the doughnut shop explaining why they have it

http://charleston.thedigitel.com/fea...uit-21659-0608

didn't know it was a fried chicken thing, that sounds pretty horrible for breakfast. Then again, grilled might not be much better.

WChou Aug 3, 2011 8:04 pm


Originally Posted by Canarsie (Post 16848654)

Am I missing something here?!?

I'm guessing it's because the items are high profit, have low labor requirements, and increases use of existing equipment. All of the sandwiches from Dunkin' Donuts are heat and serve. Open package, nuke it in the microwave, and bag it.

In New England, Dunkin' Donuts is almost like a religion. The drive-thru lines on weekends are insane.

u2fan Aug 3, 2011 9:39 pm


Originally Posted by Canarsie (Post 16855523)
I never understood it, but people have had steak for breakfast for many years, so why not chicken...

This item sounds terrible, but chicken is getting to be a very popular breakfast item. Many restaurants have chicken and waffles now.

Canarsie Aug 3, 2011 10:37 pm


Originally Posted by u2fan (Post 16856021)
Many restaurants have chicken and waffles now.

I never understood that food combination.

Eastbay1K Aug 3, 2011 10:59 pm


Originally Posted by Canarsie (Post 16856244)
I never understood that food combination.

You have never been to Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland. It is a mostly overrated underperforming combo (or each individually) at most places, but this is another level of food. You can even choose from their eclectic wine selection for your breakfast or lunch with this meal (should you choose).

I kid you not.

kipper Aug 4, 2011 6:18 am


Originally Posted by SkeptiCallie (Post 16855382)
Oh, gross. Whoever even heard of a chicken biscuit until some overly imaginative newfangled trendy smartalecky menu creator started a trend with the combination a few years ago? :mad:

Breakfast biscuits are served with sausage and eggs or sausage and gravy. Nobody, and I mean nobody (all right, that seems to mean everybody these days) serves chicken for breakfast.

Chicken for breakfast--and on a biscuit at that, not to the side--is an unholy combination and is not meant to be.

Whatever is happening to the world? To the current generation?

Chicken for breakfast? Oh, the horror! :rolleyes:

I LOVE Chick-fil-a for breakfast. It's different than your standard fast food places, the employees are happy, and it's better than standard fast food. Chicken for breakfast is great! :)

RobbieRunner Aug 4, 2011 6:33 am

Dunkin' has great coffee, IMO.
This will be debatable since coffee is a preferred taste. To me, Dunkin coffee is worth the trip alone.

That's what I go there for.

I typically don't do their food, but they do have a fairly healthy Egg white veggie flatbread. If they had some fresh fruit and yogurt to go with it, it would be a main stop for me in the mornings.

And if you are in a pinch for a croissant on Sunday with your paper, their croissants are decent enough.

phillygold Aug 4, 2011 9:14 am


Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 16856320)
You have never been to Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland. It is a mostly overrated underperforming combo (or each individually) at most places, but this is another level of food. You can even choose from their eclectic wine selection for your breakfast or lunch with this meal (should you choose).

I kid you not.

Or Roscoe's in LA....or Sylvia's in NY...

Chicken and waffles has been around for ages. Just not on Main Street...

Eastbay1K Aug 4, 2011 9:26 am


Originally Posted by phillygold (Post 16858349)
Or Roscoe's in LA....or Sylvia's in NY...

Chicken and waffles has been around for ages. Just not on Main Street...

The BSK waffles are in another class, and there is no competition.

phillygold Aug 4, 2011 12:35 pm


Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 16858439)
The BSK waffles are in another class, and there is no competition.

I'll trust your opinion on that and give them a shot one day!

missydarlin Aug 4, 2011 6:43 pm

Hash House a Gogo in Vegas makes a mighty fine chicken and waffle.

But back on topic... no, I can't imagine going to a donut shop for a chicken biscuit

kipper Aug 4, 2011 9:18 pm


Originally Posted by missydarlin (Post 16861791)
Hash House a Gogo in Vegas makes a mighty fine chicken and waffle.

But back on topic... no, I can't imagine going to a donut shop for a chicken biscuit

Off-topic again... Mr. Kipper enjoyed their $18 chicken pot pie a few months ago, although he insists it wasn't quite as good as mine, but it sure made up for it in quantity (the crust was the size of a woman's hat that you'd see at the Kentucky Derby). :)

Scots_Al Aug 5, 2011 12:55 am

Chicken-flavoured biscuit???? :eek::eek::eek:

Can't imagine dunking that in my tea!

skchin Aug 9, 2011 8:26 pm

Becaus McDs, BK and Wndys all make terrible chicken sandwiches.

sent Aug 20, 2011 5:18 pm

I heart DD but I think Canarsie got the email about the chicken biscuit being based in Georgia. I get those DD emails but haven't seen anything about a chicken menu item. I recall McDonalds in Tennessee sold a chicken biscuit but I can't find those in New York. I used to enjoy Chik-fil-A breakfast as well but that is really difficult to get up here. I liked chicken-based breakfast items as an option since I don't eat a lot of the sausage and bacon stuff. Hardly any of the fast food chains up here offer any chicken options. I would try DD's chicken biscuit. I buy the egg white veggie flatbread all the time and would appreciate another choice (if it was tasty!).

kipper Jan 4, 2012 8:26 am

The latest from Dunkin Donuts... Sausage Pancake Bites... yuck!!!!!!

http://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/...ake_Bites.html

dchristiva Jan 4, 2012 9:16 am


Originally Posted by kipper (Post 17744869)
The latest from Dunkin Donuts... Sausage Pancake Bites... yuck!!!!!!

http://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/...ake_Bites.html

Aside from their bacon, egg and cheese offerings and the doughnuts, I've not enjoyed DD's food offerings.

kipper Jan 4, 2012 9:33 am


Originally Posted by dchristiva (Post 17745250)
Aside from their bacon, egg and cheese offerings and the doughnuts, I've not enjoyed DD's food offerings.

I enjoy their wake-up wraps, but that's about it.

Canarsie Jan 4, 2012 12:29 pm

After I have a Caesar salad, garlic knots and shrimp fra diavolo with linguine for dinner at a Chinese restaurant, I probably should go buy doughnuts for dessert at Burger King — if they offered them...

...and then I will go watch a night of prime time comedy programming on The Weather Channel, followed by crime drama television programs on The Food Network...

WCT3U Jan 4, 2012 3:39 pm

I don't eat donuts from anywhere, they just don't do anything for me. But the bagels at Dunkin Donuts aren't bad. And toasted with tuna salad or chicken salad on them, they make for a fast lunch. I'll be getting more tuna sandwiches soon with the season of great lent coming up.

I wouldn't go anywhere for a chicken biscuit. But I do like that they are expanding the menu. The food choices are better (and much much less pretentious) than Starbucks, so if I want coffee and a breakfast or lunch, I'll pick Dunkin.


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