As I was driving into Waynesboro this morning, I was craving some coffee. That sparked the question of where I wanted to get the coffee from. With the recent demise of Micah’s kiosk in the Ace parking lot, I’m left with 2 drive through options, Starbucks or Dunkin’. Then I had another thought, do I want something to eat with my morning coffee?
If you’re familiar with either of these locations in Waynesboro, then you know they both are equally challenging to access. Starbucks has a very tiny lot, positioned between KFC and 7-11 and once you’re in the drive thru line, there is no option but to stay, as there are no “escape routes” to exit. Dunkin’ is in a small lot as well next to Tropical Smoothie and once again, when you’re in the drive thru line you must stay. Both offer mobile ordering, which is a plus, but you’re still left to pick it up, so the amount of time actually saved is negligible. You still suffer while navigating the narrow drive through and other parking lot obstacles.
Do I want banana nut bread this morning and my cold brew caramel coffee from Starbucks? Or do I want my Charli and avocado toast from Dunkin’? This is the dilemma that I’m faced with this morning and only have a short period of time to make a decision that could determine how my day gets started. Overall, Dunkin’ is a fantastic place, they sell donuts, breakfast sandwiches, specialty drinks, and their own merchandise. The shop offers just about anything for your personal breakfast needs and the best part is that everything is priced at a decent rate. On the other hand, there is Starbucks, the hub for all regular teen girls. While it also has everything anybody could ever want for breakfast, their products are a little more on the pricey side.
In the end, the decision that I made this morning was Dunkin’. Once I had the thought of the avocado toast enter my head, I couldn’t stop thinking about the taste of it in my mouth and had to have it. I did spend less money on Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks, but tomorrow could have a totally different outcome because I do love me some Starbucks! While I may not know what the “morning coffee” future holds for me, I’m just glad to be in a position where I have choices and the luxury of being able to choose. There are plenty of others making really hard choices and I count myself blessed, that it is possible, that something as trivial as coffee and breakfast could be my most difficult decision of the morning.