Dunkin' Donuts - Sparkling Beverages and Bakery Sandwiches

When I think about Dunkin' Donuts, I think a quick morning stop before work to grab an iced coffee and bagel. Today I had a chance to learn why American Runs on Dunkin' - for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anytime in between!

I had a chance to attend a Social Sparkle Happy Hour hosted by a local Dunkin' Donuts. I was introduced to some great new products they are rolling out. Who knew Dunkin' Donuts had so many great products besides donuts and coffee?

The new Sparkling Beverages at Dunkin' Donuts are made to order. The next time you want more than water but less than a soda - keep these babies in mind! The recipe is simple: sparkling water naturally sweetened and topped with real fruit. No artificial sweeteners here! I tried the Mixed Berry and Tropical Fruit flavors. While both were refreshing, I prefer the Tropical Fruit - topped with diced pineapple. The Mixed Berry has diced strawberries - a sweet treat waiting for you at the bottom of the cup when you finish your drink. These are now available throughout the Tampa Bay area for $1.99 (16 ounces). Dunkin' also offers a sparkling water sweetened with raspberry for $1.69 (16 ounces).

(L) Tropical Fruit, (R) Mixed Berry - What are you drinkin'?

My choice

Diced strawberries on top. See the sparkles?

Did you know that Dunkin' Donuts bakes all of their products fresh, on site, daily?  My new favorite is their French bakery roll! I am a bread fanatic, and this won me over. Crunchy in all the right places, while soft and tender inside. I sampled 2 of the new bakery sandwiches - ham and cheese, and turkey with chipotle sauce (both on the French roll). We also sampled the angus, steak, and egg sandwich on an onion bagel. All of these products are available all day, every day! So the next time you feel like breakfast for lunch or dinner, your local Dunkin' Donuts has exactly what you want!

Ham and white cheddar on a French roll

Angus, egg, and cheese on an onion bagel

Last but not least, lets talk donuts! I learned that each DD store has a unique donut creation. This location featured a chocolate chip pancake donut! It did not sound appetizing, but I was hooked as soon as I smelled it. A classic donut topped with a sweet maple frosting and mini chocolate chips. Just the right amount of maple sweetness in every bite. I will definitely be going back to this location for another.

How can we not try donuts?

Dunkin' Donuts has been serving Americans since 1950. Today there are over 10,000 locations in 32 countries around the world. I love to see a company evolve to keep up with changing times and tastes. Dunkin' is investing in more than just donuts - to keep us running throughout the day.

Other fun facts I learned about Dunkin' Donuts today:

• The 2 locations on 4th Street in St. Petersburg are the first two fully "green" locations in the organization. 
• There are no preservatives in the donuts.
• No microwaves are present in any Dunkin' Donuts location.
• The sweet tea in the Southeast US is a special recipe - developed just for our extra sweet taste.
• The corporate location in Canton, Massachusetts has a full service Dunkin' Donuts for employees. How would you like to work there??

Thank you Dunkin' Donuts for this excellent treat!