Massive line forms for opening of Dunkin Donuts in Half Moon Bay

A line formed out the door of the new Half Moon Bay Dunkin Donuts opened Aug. 15, 2016. A line formed out the door of the new Half Moon Bay Dunkin Donuts opened Aug. 15, 2016. Photo: Courtesy Dunkin Donuts Photo: Courtesy Dunkin Donuts Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Massive line forms for opening of Dunkin Donuts in Half Moon Bay 1 / 13 Back to Gallery

People are now lining up for more than pumpkins in Half Moon Bay.

Early this morning, long before the sun had risen, a massive line had formed outside a new Dunkin Donuts outpost in the Northern California seaside city.

Greg, originally from Allentown, Penn., was the first in line and he arrived at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. When the doors finally swung open seven and a half hours later, he ordered four dozen donuts and a coffee.

By 7 a.m. the line was more manageable, with waits of 15 minutes for Boston Kremes, Strawberry Dreams, and Chocolate Frosted Donuts with sprinkles. And of course, cups of the famous coffee. Dunkacinno, anyone?

A Dunkin Donuts opened in Walnut Creek in June with equal excitement and the line to get donuts was over an hour long on its first day. At one time, California was home to 15 Dunkin' Donuts franchises but those have since shuttered, and the new Walnut Creek shop was the first to open in the Bay Area in more than 15 years.

California Donut Kings, LLC, is the franchising company behind the Half Moon Bay restaurant, according to a press statement. The company plans to open 26 more locations in Alameda and San Mateo Counties over the next several years.

The Half Moon Bay franchise is located at 120 San Mateo Rd. and will be open Mon. through Thurs., 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri., 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sun., 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Now, here's the big question: Will they offer pumpkin donuts when the town holds its famous annual Pumpkin Festival in October?