Dunkin’ Donuts

While I was in nursing school, I frequented this location many times. Coffee and doughnuts were a big part of my and my friends’ diets to survive almost-​all-​nighters and night shift clinicals. When I would get tired of Starbucks coffee (which was often), the coffee here was a good alternative. The coffee wasn’t as bitter and intense like Starbucks’, and wasn’t as expensive. The service was pretty quick and efficient, but didn’t have the same high level of customer service as Starbucks does. Granted, I probably shouldn’t compare Dunkin’ Donuts to Starbucks, but the least the employees at Dunkin’ Donuts could do was smile.
Inside, there were some tables, but as I had found out, it was very uncomfortable trying to study here either alone or with a group. The tables usually had granules of sugar and sticky leftover evaporated coffee on the table tops, causing our notes to stick and tear. The music was also on the loud side and was mildly distracting. There was only restroom, which was on the gross side. I never had the opportunity to explore the «basement,» which apparently has more seating. Had I explored this area, I might have rated this location differently.
If you’re in the mood for good coffee, good doughnuts, decent breakfast food, and a good location to chit chat, this is place to go.

Music here is too loud for students to really focus and study. But they open late till midnight which is a plus

They are quick and never too packed. Not the best cup of coffee, but cheap and right in the middle of campus. I sometimes treat myself to a salted caramel hot chocolate, but it’s a little sweet!

I’ve been at this location a few times. Most of the visits were from whenever i lived in oakland. More recently, i went Sunday morning before church. About twice a month, I watch the kids in the church nursery (ages 6 months-​3 years) They have tons of energy at 11am, but i needed donuts to get that kind of rush. i realized that I’ve never reviewed this location.
I personally think that they made great use of the space. the dining space has a nice amount of seating. There is also a downstairs with seating. If i were a student, I would study at a place with coffee and sugary donuts. Sounds like a win!

I went for assorted donuts. They only had 3 different kinds. No glazed, no jelly filled. It was astonishing how few donuts they had and this was a few hours before closing, not right before.

A quick and convenient coffee shop. I’ve always been a Dunkin girl so I’m glad there’s a location right on campus for me to get my fix. Way more affordable than the Starbucks they sell at the Pitt coffee carts, and it’s actually decent coffee. I love the option of almond milk.

I can’t tell you the excitement I had within me when I heard that a Dunkin was opening right on Forbes (and the intense apprehension knowing how many doughnuts I would be consuming in the future). As it turns out, however, I actually prefer their coffee more than anyone else’s in Oakland. For me, this place is perfect to stop in when I need to grab a snack for a small group of people (i.e., for a committee meeting or a lab meeting). I simply walk in, order a dozen of whatever I want, grab a coffee and head out. The service and turnover time among patrons is very fast, the place operates as a well-​oiled machine. And the diversity and quality of doughnuts is very good (though not the best). I’m very glad for this addition on Forbes.

I ordered a Latte and for the first time I felt I drank the worst ever coffee in my one and half years in the US. The Caribous and Starbucks were closed and this was my only option. I threw the coffee into the trash even before it’s half done. It sucks big time.

Yeah, this DD is solid. Fast service, plenty of fresh doughnut and munchkin options, perfect location on Forbes to walk to from PITT. I’m sure i’ll his this up on the reg. Skip Starbucks across the street and get a chocolate frosted and a coffee here for the same calories, right? haha

Must respect the Donuts!!!

7:00 PM and You CAN get a donut here! A couple blocks away @ Peace, Love & Donuts, that is not the case… Looked like they had all the donuts in stock. grabbed some glazed and some chocolate glazed & trying a pittsburgh cream for the first time… not sure what the hype is all about regarding dunkin donuts coffee. the coffee here sucks ass.