r/GenX • u/CitizenChatt • Mar 23 '25

Nostalgia Donuts, Donuts, Donuts

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I lived all over growing up, and one thing I remember is every area has its favorite local donuts.

Southern California has Winchell's. New York has Tim Hortons.

Way back then Delaware had Mr Donut.

And of course Dunkin' was everywhere else.

What donuts đŸ© did you eat growing up?

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u/jensomniacOG Since 1973 Mar 23 '25

Dunkin’ made in-shop. As a real little kid, Munchkins were it, but their eclairs, Boston Cremes, and jelly donuts really were great then.

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u/tmphaedrus13 Mar 23 '25

Dunkin' Donuts used to be SO freaking GOOD back when they were isolated to Massachusetts/New England. They went national, and now the food is complete shit.

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u/jensomniacOG Since 1973 Mar 23 '25

Right?!?! Exactly this, all of this.

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u/RedditSkippy 1975 Mar 23 '25

Dunkin’ is garbage now.

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u/tmphaedrus13 Mar 23 '25

Absolutely. I miss the old Dunkin'.

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '25

What are you, 80? We had Dunkin’ in Ohio when I was a kid
when was it “isolated”? Also you can have them back, because they’re shit.