ScrapeHero reported last month that, "there are 9,461 Dunkin' Donuts locations in the United States." Surprisingly, there are some states that don't have a Dunkin' Donuts presence at all. This is true for most of the Pacific Northwest region. But happily, that's not the case for those of us in Florida where there plenty of Dunkin' locations throughout the the region. The report says that Dunkin' Donuts is the national brand you will see most in the state's many strip malls. In an additional ScrapeHero report, they name Dunkin' the most prominent coffee shop presence in the Sunshine State.
What Cities Have The Most Dunkin' Donuts?
ScrapeHero's data shows there is "a location for every 24,160 people, in Florida." The 889 total locations are the third most in the country. New York has the most Dunkin' store with 1,414. Massachusetts surprisingly has the second most locations with 1,064. In case you are wondering, there are five states in the country that do not have a Dunkin' Donuts at all.
In Florida, Orlando has 50 Dunkin's. Fort Lauderdale is right behind at 49. Finally, Miami also made the ScrapeHero report, with a total of 39 locations in their greater city area.
Overall, Florida has a nice balance between privately owned, smaller coffee shops and larger chains. In the ten largest coffee shops in Florida feature, Panera Bread, Krispy Kreme, and Joe the Juice also have a large hold on caffeinating the state as well.
Dunkin' Donuts started as "Open Kettle" in Quincy, Massachusetts back in 1948. It was similar to what customers know today, selling coffee and pastries. Two years later, it changed to Dunkin' Donuts. By 1954, there were multiple stores. Now, there are over 11,000 Dunkin' Donuts all over the world, with Florida having 9% of the Dunkin' locations in America. The original Quincy store is still open for business.
Two Florida Restaurants Named Among The Best For French Fries
Do you want fries with that? Tasting Table recently published a list of restaurants with the best French Fries in the country and two New Florida establishments were named.
"From high-end steakhouses and neighborhood brasseries' to fast food restaurants and even grocery store freezer aisles, fried spuds can be found in just about every type of restaurant or shop across the country," Tasting Table explains. Their feature is specific to non-fast food restaurants.
French Fries are always a fan-favorite whether a side dish, an appetizer, or just a snack. They come in all shapes and sizes. Shoe strings crispy versions, thick-cut steak fries, seasoned curly fries, waffle fries, and even tater tots (are those considered fries, though?).
French Fry Fun Facts
In a 2019 story published by the Daily Meal, they discussed unique facts on French Fries in America. Two of the most fascinating have to do with McDonald's. "Approximately 7 percent of the potatoes grown in the U.S. meet the same fate: they become McDonald's french fries," they said. They later stated that this fast food chain sells one-third of the French Fries consumed in the United States.
French Fries are like music. They are a common bond, and they are subjective. What one person prefers may be completely different from another. Better yet, both choices are correct.
For example, Best Things Florida released their list of best French Fries in the Sunshine State. It is completely different from Tasting Table's. However, Tasting Table went and explored all corners of the country to crown their French Fry kings.
The two restaurants in Florida that were recognized for having some of the best French Fries in the country serve two very different styles. One of them is part of a restaurant that has expanded to other markets. The other is served in a restaurant where fries compliment BBQ.
Broken Shaker - Miami
Located on 2727 Indian Creek Dr. in Miami Beach, Broken Shaker has fries that are so good, they even get their own line item on the menu. These are Shawarma Fries, served with Harissa ketchup. You can order them on their own or have the fries paired with any of their burgers or sandwiches. Although Broken Shaker does also have restaurants in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Madrid, their menus show a some different takes on their hand-cut fries in certain markets. For example, Los Angeles has Carne Asada fries. New York and Miami both have the Shawarma recipe.
The Polite Pig
"In terms of meaty all-American food pairings, french fries go just as well with barbecue as they do with burgers," Tasting Table exclaims. The Polite Pig is located in Disney Springs. They describe their menu by saying, "Our menu is inspired by the best seasonal food that Florida has to offer, bringing new twists to local flavors and BBQ." They serve waffle fries with a polite rub. They can be selected as a side to any dish or in a giant platter to accompany your catering order. In addition, sweet potato tots are on the menu as well.
