August 2023

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I backed out. I couldn't stand what I saw.

• I sneaked a peek at the store, and what I saw made me decide not to enter.

• I do understand the situation. Putting up a business in that area means you have to...

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN, ILOCOS SUR
DUNKIN' VIGAN

I think that I've been so invested in this Dunkin' Donut store lately; and to give light to that wondering, my motivation to blog has its peak and low points. It just so happened that I got motivated to blog again the past few weeks. Co-incidentally, Dunkin' Donuts store returned in our laid back provincial city. That is probably the reason why I've created more contents about this store than the usual. It became my subject at the momentary height of my blogging mojo.

In another angle, I love browsing Google Local Guides. I love reading people's review there. I am also an avid contributor in that platform. Inspired by the Local Guides concept, I got this idea to do it in my own platform—edmaration.com. I started this idea with the Dunkin' Donuts store in Vigan. I have just published ▼ MY REVIEW

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • 2023 Dunkin' Donuts Store Guide And Review

This article features updates, guides, curated information, historical timelines, and significant events about Dunkin' Vigan store.
of that store, but I decided to create a separate post of my narratives. So, here I am, writing this story while Typhoon Goring is flooding us.
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 ►  How Did I Learn About the Opening?

I've already heard about the return of Dunkin' in Vigan in our SSC forum, but I didn't know the exact date. I randomly saw a post from a Facebook friend who shared about the opening of the 800th store in Laoag. Curious about what happened, I checked the timeline of Dunkin', and I found out that the brand opened 13 new stores in the Philippines. Their Vigan store was part of the 13x13 event that happened on the 13th of August 2023. I only learned about the opening, though, on the 14th.

At the height of my blog writing mojo, I rushed to check the newly opened store. I was so motivated to create a content that I even planned to make a vlog—though it did not materialize due to some circumstances.

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • The Vigan store of Dunkin' is located inside an old house under the concept of adaptive reuse.
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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • The Vigan store of Dunkin' is located inside an old house under the concept of adaptive reuse.
I rode my scooter and searched for the store. Actually, it was relatively hard to find the store because of the limited signage. There were also no "opening decorations" or signs of store opening nearby, although I saw a post of the ribbon cutting of the store where they displayed some opening decorations.

Well, I do understand the situation. Putting up a business in that area means you have to comply with the rules. As far as I know, you cannot display random balloon decorations or just any random ornaments for an extended period of time in the area. It's a highly regulated historic tourist zone. You cannot even display a huge sign board for your business. This is the main reason why it's hard to locate a store in this area if you are a first-timer or a non-resident of Vigan.

 ►  Why Didn't I Enter the Store?

Upon locating the store, the surrounding area was so quiet. It was around 2 PM, a siesta hour. I wondered why people who are eager to visit the newly-opened store were not around. Didn't the people of Vigan hear about it? I sneaked a peek at the store, and what I saw made me decide not to enter.

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • The Vigan store of Dunkin' is located inside an old house under the concept of adaptive reuse.
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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • This is the only sign board that gives a hint of the existence of this store in the area.
I backed out. I couldn't stand what I saw.

In contrary to the situation outside, inside the store was a tightly-packed crowd. Oh well, the quiet cobblestone street outside was deceiving.

The queue was long; so, I decided not to enter the store. I didn't want to stress myself with the "opening high" when I could revisit the store in another day.

What I did was just to take photos of the location of the store, and I decided to return some other time to dine inside and to check the store interior.

This blog is about my first encounter with the new Dunkin' store. Welcome back to the heritage city of Vigan, Dunkin'! • END OF STORY

For the updated review of this store, check this link: ▼ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • Dunkin' Donuts Store Guide And Review

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • Dunkin' Donuts Store Guide And Review

This article features updates, guides, curated information, historical timelines, and significant events about Dunkin' Vigan store.
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• 2023-August-28: This post was published.
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"This article features updates, guides, curated information, historical timelines, and significant events about Dunkin' Vigan store."

• Personal insights from my actual visits were also included here, and this article will be updated periodically.

• My opinions and reviews are my subjective views during the time of my visit. My opinions and reviews may change by time depending on the circumstances. My opinions don't represent the opinion of my readers and friends.

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN, ILOCOS SUR
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▼ BLOG REVIEW ▼ MENU AND BEVERAGES ▼ GENERAL INFO ▼ HISTORICAL TIMELINE AND UPDATES

 ►  Blogger's Review

• Customer Service: On 2023-August-20, I dined inside this store for the first time. There was a security guard who opened the door for me and cheerfully greeted me with "Welcome, sir." The order queue was not long at that time (around 07:30 PM, Sunday). The transition from one customer to another was smooth. There were 5 crew members at the frontline at that moment with different roles and responsibilities. One crew member was assigned to the cash register (there are two cash registers). The single operating cash register was not an issue for me, though; because there were only a few customers at that time; so I didn't have to wait for too long. The frontline crew member who assisted us with our orders was courteous and calm. She even patiently explained to me the available menu without rushing or pressuring me as a customer, even though she seemed tired and was about to end her shift.

On 2023-August-14, I went to the store when I heard about its opening. However, I decided not to enter because I saw how long the queue was. This could be attributed to the fact that it was newly opened. The long line was understandable.

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• Located inside a popular tourist zone: If you love to dine in a Dunkin' store and you are looking for a rustic old world feel at the same time, then this store is for you. It's located at Calle Bonifacio, but the store is a few steps away from the famous Calle Crisologo.

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• Interior: As a resident of Vigan, I appreciate the effort done to complement the old world character of the store. The artistic tiles and stairway definitely were consistent with the Vigan theme, transforming the store into a typical Vigan ancestral house setting. The space inside, though, was smaller than what I expected. The dining tables are located in the loft. The ground floor has a high ceiling that postures an impressive breathable and spacious optics.

The gray wall was genius for me. It gave an acceptable antithesis of modernity while it posed itself as a plain canvass to highlight the details of the interior.

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• Parking space: Calle Crisologo and its crossroads are very narrow, Hence, there is a limited parking space near the store for cars. For motorcycles, there are roadside parking spaces at V- de los Reyes St, Plaridel St, or along Bonifacio St. I don't blame the store, though. It's not their fault. This old part of Vigan was not originally designed to have wide parking spaces. This is just a reminder that if you want to dine in this store, leave your cars somewhere. It would be better to walk towards the store because it's located in a typically pedestrian tourist area. The location of the store is meant for foot traffic.

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• Night Time: The store exterior blends well with the other ancestral structures around the historic district. As a resident of Vigan, I'm pretty much accustomed to the stores and shops in the area. However, for an unsuspecting first-time visitor, you may not notice that this house is actually a Dunkin' Donut store. The store has a small sign board because stores inside the historic district are not allowed to display attention-seeking large ones.

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 ►  Food, Menu. and Beverages Review

Bavarian Donut

On 2023-Augut-20, I tried their Bavarian Donut at 30 pesos each. There's a variety of flavors to choose from. In my case, I tried their strawberry Bavarian and the vanilla Bavarian. The consistency for me was a little harder than I expected. My preference would be the softer ones. The vanilla was a little bit bland for me, although this is subjective. It could be too sweet for the others. The strawberry flavor, in my opinion, was better and richer in flavor.

Price: 30 pesos
Variations: Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate
Star rating (Vanilla): ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ • 4/10
Star rating (Strawberry): ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ • 5/10

DUNKIN' VIGAN STORE

Icy Chocolate

On 2023-Augut-20, I tried this beverage. I ordered for the large one. Like any other popular food chains, the serving was filled with a lot of ice by default; hence, the net serving of the beverage was only half the cup. It was refreshing though. I like the blend. It suited my love for sweet drinks.

Variations: Large, Medium
Price: 75 pesos (large)
Star rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ • 6/10

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Brewed Coffee

On my 2023-Augut-20 visit, I also tried their brewed coffee. I'd admit that there is nothing super special with the brewed coffee. It was just a standard serving typical for a food chain. However, with my love for coffee coupled with its availability in this store, I'd give this store an additional thumbs up. I was given creamer and sugar add-ons for free. I appreciate that the crew members asked me if I needed some add-ons.

Variations: Large, Medium
Price: 60 pesos (Medium)
Star rating: ★★★★★★✫☆☆☆ • 6.5/10

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This section will be updated once I get to try another product.

 ►  General Info

• Location: Calle Bonifacio, Vigan (near Mang Inasal Vigan-Calle Crisologo)



• Store Hours: (To be updated)

• 798th Store in the Philippines: The Dunkin' Vigan is the 798th store of the brand in the Philippines which opened on 2023-Aug-13. This store opened along with other 12 branches in the Philippines including the 799th store in Robinson's Ilocos (San Nicolas) and the 800th store in Laoag.

• Second Store to Open in Vigan: This store is the second Dunkin' Donut store to open in Vigan. The first one opened in 2016 at Quezon Avenue. Unfortunately, that store was affected by the pandemic in 2020. It has been closed permanently.


 ►  Historical Timeline and Updates

• 2023-August-20: 7 days after its opening, I have finally seen the interior of the store. I brought my little cousin with me because my purpose was to dine inside and take photos. I wanted someone to be with me while dining, so I dragged my cousin in tow.

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • Here's a photo of Dunkin' Vigan's interior taken on 2023-August-20.
• 2023-August-14: After hearing the news that Dunkin' has officially returned in Vigan, I visited the store to take photos of the new location. The store is located in a restored ancestral at Calle Bonifacio. Unfortunately, I did not enter the store. What I saw made me decide not to enter. Why I backed out? Read the full story here: ▼ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • Dunkin' Donuts' 798th Store in the Philippines

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • Dunkin' Donuts' 798th Store In The Philippines

I backed out. I couldn't stand what I saw. I do understand the situation, though. Putting up a business in that area means you have to...


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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ VIGAN • Here's a photo of Dunkin' Vigan taken on 2023-Aug-14.
• 2023-August-13: Dunkin' Donuts made a comeback to Vigan on 2023-August-13 as it opened its new store at Calle Bonifacio. Dunkin' Philippines made a 13x13 celebration by opening 13 new stores in the Philippines on the 13th day of August 2023. Vigan was part of this historic event for the brand. Vigan was tagged as Dunkin' Philippines' 798th store. This day also marked the brand's milestone in achieving their 800th store in Laoag.

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UPDATE HISTORY FOR THIS BLOG POST
• 2023-August-21: Added new photos dated 2023-AUGUST-20, added new sections under the Blogger's review namely: night time and interior, updated the "limited oarking area" section
• 2023-August-20:
- 23:38 > Added 3 new cover photos
• 2023-August-14: This post was published.
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