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June 23, 2009
Last night I felt like eating ice cream but didn't feel like driving to Sandy's, the best place on Cleveland's East Side for the soft-serve version but miles away. So my wife and I headed to Baskin Robbins, inside a nearby Dunkin Donuts.
We weren't the only ones who had the urge for something sweet at 7:30 p.m.
Finally, a young worker called out from behind the counter, "Who's waiting for ice cream? You can wait right here." I hustled over and ordered two medium cones, on the menu for $2.15 each. That's more than at Sandy's, I thought. They'd better be good.
She asked for $1.76. Huh? "Medium cones are on sale for 88 cents," she declared. Can I take your picture, I said.
The ice cream? Merely passable. The smile? Priceless.
A Sweet Surprise at Baskin Robbins
June 23, 2009
Last night I felt like eating ice cream but didn't feel like driving to Sandy's, the best place on Cleveland's East Side for the soft-serve version but miles away. So my wife and I headed to Baskin Robbins, inside a nearby Dunkin Donuts.
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Posted by David Farkas on June 23, 2009 | Comments (5)
Reader Comments
at 6/24/2009 11:51:01 AM, Steve J commented:
THAT'S WHY AMERICA GOES OUT TO EAT! BRAND VALUE IN ONE ON ONE! NICHE VALUE PUSH DID NOT HURT!
at 6/24/2009 4:58:38 PM, Jim Monreal commented:
Are they on sale all over the country? Until when?
at 6/25/2009 7:09:35 AM, Dave commented:
I don't know. Check with your local franchisee. It may be an optional program.
at 6/25/2009 9:20:05 AM, Linda commented:
Yes, that smile IS priceless. I'm in Dunkin Donuts every day for delicious coffee but I've never tried the Baskin Robbins Ice Cream. Guess I'll have to do so!!
at 6/25/2009 12:20:25 PM, Heidi Witherspoon commented:
Dave, it makes me really happy to see a busy Baskin Robbins; this was THE ice cream shop of my childhood and I feel bad to say I've not been in one in a decade. Even though the soft serve wasn't floating your boat.
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