Grind vs The Original Donut Shop:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Grind had more branded searches than The Original Donut Shop among coffee pod brands worldwide. Grind had about 1,900 branded searches, while The Original Donut Shop had 1,300. Grind made up <0.01% of all coffee pod brand searches we track, and The Original Donut Shop accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about coffee pod brands, The Original Donut Shop appeared in three of the five answers and Grind in none.
Who do people search for more?
Grind, about 46% more searches than The Original Donut Shop
Who does AI mention more?
The Original Donut Shop, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Grind in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
The Original Donut Shop, the only one of the two named
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Top coffee pod brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The Original Donut Shop was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Grind did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Nespresso5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Starbucks3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Peet's Coffee3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- The Original Donut Shop3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lavazza1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dolce Gusto0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Illy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
L'OR0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Grind0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about coffee pod brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which coffee pod brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best coffee pod brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best coffee pod brand for everyday coffee?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee pods”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee pod brands”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Grind or The Original Donut Shop more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Grind and The Original Donut Shop by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten coffee pod brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Grind, The Original Donut Shop. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Starbucks | Nespresso | Dolce Gusto | Peet's Coffee | Lavazza | Illy | L'OR | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters | Grind | The Original Donut Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89.1% | 6.6% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.32% | 0.26% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.2% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.26% | 0.21% | 0.03% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 89.8% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.59% | 0.27% | 0.22% | 0.03% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.6% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.47% | 0.31% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.3% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.85% | 0.46% | 0.31% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 84.7% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.46% | 0.38% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.9% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.46% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 84.6% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.46% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 85% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.46% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.4% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.7% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.7% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Grind and The Original Donut Shop comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Grind was ahead of The Original Donut Shop in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Grind’s share of searches among coffee pod brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Original Donut Shop’s share of searches among coffee pod brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for coffee pod brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Original Donut Shop worldwide fell 31.6% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.3K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Grind worldwide fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Grind’s and The Original Donut Shop’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Grind
1 branded search term
- grind coffee pod
The Original Donut Shop
1 branded search term
- the original donut shop
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