We enjoy going to Germany not just because of the scenery, not just the authentic Schweinshaxe nor Bratwurst, but because of Dunkinā Donuts. Germany has a lot of the chain spread around, but Austria has none. When we visit Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, (Nuremberg opened theirs later) we would get boxes of this sweet treats to take home. Hās favourite are Bavarian and Boston creme. I once bought a box full of it just for him.
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Finally Opened
When news of Dunkinā opening in Vienna circulates at any give time, we (not just us butĀ thereās actually a lot of fans here) get excited. And it didnāt happen just once, we have been disappointed many times. So now that thereās finally a physical store at Mariahilfer StraĆe 95 ā we were ecstatic. But not for long, during the first 2 weeks the queue outside the shop would be so long, it would take you an hour or so to be able to buy something. It was discouraging, expecially since itās winter, standing out in the cold is not my forte. š
ĀMariahilfer StraĆe is Viennaās long stretch of shopping stores. So itās not a wonder, people would flock at Dunkinā apart from those who have been waiting for it to open here.
No seating
Unlike most Dunkinā Donut shops, the one at Mariahilfer StraĆe doesnāt have a seating area. Itās a to-go little store, but weāll see in summer if there would be al fresco seating. For example, Frankfurtās 2 Dunkinā Donuts chain, my favorite breakfast go to when I stayed there by myself last year, both have some seating for when customers chose to dine in.
The pioneer store is situated beside MĆ¼ller, an independent store of many things where we buy most of our household, hygiene, pet needs.
A second branch is set to be opened on November 27, at Meidlinger Haupstrasse 55. It is also a shopping street and is very near one of Viennaās most visited palaces, the Schƶnbrunn palace.
Usual Favourites and More
The usual offerings can be found in Dunkinsā shelves but there are a lot more catered for Austrian fans. The red-white-red donut for example (see topmost photo) is a nod to the Austrian flag. There are approximately 30 different choices of donuts, other staples as bagels, croissants, and other coffee pairings. Donāt forget the munchkins too, which we find cheaper in 6 packs compared to one piece of donut. š
Thereās only just one donut the kids like apart from Dunkinā. Itās the chocolate-coated donuts we buy from Nƶbauer Konditorei. Those used to be 0.80cents š and the whole of each piece is almost covered with really yummy chocolate glazing. It was like, the donut isnāt dunked half into the chocolate glaze, but the chocolate glaze was let on to drip on it, thus. covering the dough more.
Dunkinā Donuts and Afternoon Tea
Having Dunkinā donuts in our vicinity means more enjoyable afternoon teas. While we often bake scones and macarons, we can also substitute those with any of dunkinā donuts. Dawty takes after Dad, she likes Bavarian and the Oreo one. Son 1 likes the Pink donuts (how he calls it), those are the pink-glazed with sprinkles. Son 2 doesnāt have a favorite, he likes them all. ^_^
Dunkinā Donuts
Mariahilfer StraĆe 95, 10170 Wien
-Permanently closed-
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Update 2019: The Mariahilfer StraĆe store closed in May this year but a handful others have been opened (as others before them closed due to location not being as popular). To date, there are three stores operating in Vienna.
Branch 1 is located inĀ Donau Zentrum, the adress isĀ TOP 149, Wagramer Str. 81, 1220 Wien. The 2nd branch is at RotenturmstraĆe 22, 1010 Wien, just across Hard Rock Cafe. The final store is at the Westbahnhof train station, at the eating area, probably the 2nd floor. š Thereās another one at the Shopping City Sud, though it is not in Vienna, it is relatively near; Shopping City SĆ¼d, Triester Str., 2334 Vƶsendorf.
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Maria says
Sweet toothās heaven! Good for you!