Dunkin' Guides

1 insider guide from real Dunkin' workers.

Dunkin' is a multinational coffee and doughnut company. While originally known for baked goods, their operations are heavily optimized around high-speed beverage production. Learn the difference between flavor shots and swirls, and how baristas survive the morning coffee rush.

Dunkin' Flavor Shot vs. Swirl: What's the Difference

Mar 17, 2026

Dunkin' offers two types of flavor add-ins and most customers don't know the difference. Here's what separates a shot from a swirl in the cup.