Of the three Dunkin' Donuts I pass on the way to school, the one near the Howard stop is the worst. It gets consistent low marks for service, speed, friendliness, sincerity of smiles, and correct placement of the coffee lid so that it doesn't come off spontaneously and spill coffee on your scrubs.

And I have to give a shout out to the guy who works the bagel station at State and Van Buren. You're the hardest working person there, and I hope your colleagues respect your work ethic and the proficiency with which you adapted to the new flatbread sandwiches.