Dunkin Donuts on Violet

So I need to apologize to everyone for the lack of blog posts of late...the end of the semester is approaching and I'm finding that I have less and less time on a daily basis. However, I have spent the last two days scouring Poughkeepsie to give everyone enough blog posts for the ones that I missed giving to you last week. To start of, a place that many might not immediately consider to be a "hidden gem" of Poughkeepsie: Dunkin Donuts.

Many know of the Dunkin Donuts on Rt. 9, it's kind of hard to miss with everything else that is going on around there. But, quite honestly, I find that if I'm really in the mood for a DD coffee, that is just a little too far to go from Marist campus. You need to take into account the lights, the traffic, and the impossible designated turning lanes on the highway. Add all of this together and it makes it pretty difficult to get a coffee before class. Sure, there is a Starbucks right down the street/across from campus but (at the risk of making enemies at Marist) I'm not usually willing to pay that much for a mediocre coffee...I personally believe that Dunkin gives you better coffee for a better price.

This brings me to my hidden gem, the Dunkin Donuts on Violet Ave. It's a bit off of the beaten path since many Marist students don't always travel on that back road, they usually opt for Route 9. But trust me, go to this Dunkin and you won't be disappointed. They make great coffee (I find that some make better coffee than others) and the staff is always exceptionally nice. The greatest part: there is hardly ever a line. I have been there at all hours of the day and the same is true no matter what time you go. This means that you are guaranteed quick service getting what you want.

The inside of the store is comfortable with plenty of tables to enjoy your coffee and food. They even have a fireplace inside that gives it a cozy feeling, no matter what time of year you go. So if you want some really good coffee, in a quick time frame, this is the place you need to be. To find it, just travel up Violet Ave (towards Stop and Shop) and it will be on the left of the street right after the abandoned bowling alley.