Dunkin' Donuts has ignited a wave of frustration among its loyal customer base with the limited test launch of its new Beverage Buckets. The massive 48-ounce containers, designed for cold drinks with a special lid and straw, are currently available only at a handful of stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Exclusive New England Rollout Sparks Outcry
The coffee chain, which originated in Massachusetts, has chosen its home region to trial this unprecedented drink size. Prior to this addition, the largest offering was a 24-ounce extra large. The Beverage Buckets represent a dramatic doubling of capacity, with coffee versions starting at $8.89 and refresher options priced at $9.49.
Social Media Erupts with Mixed Reactions
While some enthusiasts celebrated the prospect of enormous caffeine servings, many more expressed disappointment at being excluded from the trial. Social media platforms became battlegrounds of envy and complaint.
"The discrimination Connecticut has faced for not being in the testing group for the Dunkin Bucket will not be forgiven," one disgruntled customer declared on X. Another wrote longingly, "so extremely jealous of people with that dunkin bucket...i want it to store all my little bits of nonsense."
Not all reactions were positive. A third commentator remarked bluntly, "Yall are sick if you drink this," while another highlighted the impracticality with, "what do you mean you don't want to drive 5 hours to experience a dunkin bucket with me?"
Confirmed Massachusetts Locations
According to customer reports on social media, the following Massachusetts stores are currently offering the Beverage Buckets:
- 175 University Dr. - Amherst, MA 01002
- 214 N Beacon St. - Bright, MA 02135
- 359 S Front St - New Bedford, MA 02740
- 179 Brighton Ave - Allston, MA 02134
- 317 N Pearl St - Brockton, MA 02301
- 137 Teaticket Hwy - Falmouth, MA
- 250 South Main Street - Uxbridge, MA 01569
- 815 S Main St - Bellingham, MA 02019
- 195 Main St - Wilmington, MA 01887
New Hampshire Availability
The buckets are also accessible at three locations in New Hampshire:
- 2 Dover Rd - Durham, New Hampshire 03824
- 56 Concord Rd - Lee, New Hampshire 03861
- 75 Main St (inside the University of New Hampshire) - Durham, New Hampshire 03824
Future Expansion Uncertain
While some participating stores have already exhausted their initial supply, additional locations—including Foxborough, Massachusetts—are expected to introduce the buckets in the coming week. However, Dunkin' has not clarified whether this product will expand beyond New England or when it might become widely available.
The chain declined to comment when approached by The Independent regarding their expansion plans. This marks the first time Dunkin' has employed a container of this magnitude for beverages, though they previously used buckets for seasonal promotions like their Halloween Munchkin Buckets.
The Beverage Bucket test follows another limited-time offering: a pink mitten designed to help customers carry iced drinks during cold weather. As the trial continues, disappointed fans across America await news of whether they too will have access to these enormous caffeine containers.
