Tim Horton's

Does anyone here even go to Tim Horton's anymore or is it just Starbucks? I work at Starbucks and rush hour is ridiculous, TH over the road from us seems to get maybe 75% of the customers we get. Personally, I like my job but hate the coffee here. Still, I love me a double double and a red velvet muffin.
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  • huneydrop
    huneydrop Posts: 84
    I go to Tim's every workday, xl green tea two bags in!
  • Pusarah
    Pusarah Posts: 124 Member
    I haven't even tried Startbucks before. Our Tim's is almost always crazy busy. Tim's lover for life...well, from a distance for right now *sniff*
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Isn't going to Tim's a Canadian law or something?
  • skroeze87
    skroeze87 Posts: 18 Member
    tims all the way, can't stand starbucks
  • SweetLilyR
    SweetLilyR Posts: 283 Member
    TIm's is the only place I'll go outside of my own home for coffee. Tim's only competition around here is DUnkin' Donuts…and their coffee is watered down so much I can barely stand it…

    I love me the sour cream glazed donuts too… *wipes drool from my chin*
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    Isn't going to Tim's a Canadian law or something?
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    yes it is. I'd go there for the doughnuts alone
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
    McDonald's coffee is better and they offer re-fills.
  • ahviendha
    ahviendha Posts: 1,291 Member
    i love tims, cheap tea!
  • Flab2Fab27
    Flab2Fab27 Posts: 461 Member
    McDonald's coffee is better and they offer re-fills.

    Mcdonalds offers refills on coffee????!!??!
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
    McDonald's coffee is better and they offer re-fills.

    Mcdonalds offers refills on coffee????!!??!

    They do (same visit). Only coffee not specialty drinks.
  • michellewelch2010
    michellewelch2010 Posts: 147 Member
    Tims 99% of the time. Starbucks is a treat when I want something fancy. Although those flavor shots at tims are pretty decent, and only like 5 calories or something small like that.?
  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,566 Member
    Sorry not a fan of Starbucks - prefer Tim Horton's or McDonalds coffee (these days that's all I buy there since I am avoiding fast food - although Tim's breakfast sandwiches are not bad on the cals) :ohwell:
  • Erica_theRedhead
    Erica_theRedhead Posts: 724 Member
    I think it's a regional thing. I live in NYC where there are only like 4 small Tim Hortons shops, whereas Starbucks is on EVERY CORNER! Plus, I believe people in cities tend to like the decaf extra mocha soy lattes with whipped cream. I'm more of a plain coffee drinker 98% of the time and much prefer Tim's over Starbucks brews. I also used to live in Buffalo (right on the Canadian border) and most of us chose Tims. I know that's always my first stop when I visit home!!
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    I loathe Tim's coffee and dislike Starbucks unless it's full of milk and syrup. But if those are my choices, I pick Starbucks and say a prayer to the caffeine gods. Just choke down that Americano, haha. Still better than the sludge at Tim Horton's, surprisingly.

    I never get food so that point is moot.
  • ghostsnstuff
    ghostsnstuff Posts: 51 Member
    I'm in Toronto and Starbucks is the unpopular one. For a good reason, too.
  • ibleedunionblue
    ibleedunionblue Posts: 324 Member
    I'm a Tim Hortons fanatic. Prefer it over Starbucks. Love the flavor of their coffee and drink it daily. BTW - Black, with a sugar substitute packet.
  • JenR_
    JenR_ Posts: 104 Member
    I'm a Timmies girl.:) Love the fact that there's a Tim Horton's just a five minute walk away from where I live too.
  • colortheworld
    colortheworld Posts: 374 Member
    Tim Horton's, at first because we have them and not Starbucks, now because I like them better. The chicken snack wraps are awesome, and I like the breakfast sandwiches too. Plus... better coffee. :drinker:
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
    I'm in Toronto and Starbucks is the unpopular one. For a good reason, too.

    I thought you said you worked at Starbucks, and that you're always busy...
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
    Also, you people waste too much money on coffee
  • palmerdanielle
    palmerdanielle Posts: 341 Member
    I go to both, love tims iced cappuccinos and usually would go there if I were hungry as I prefer most of their food options (Starbucks has some tasty snacks though), I love me some Starbucks as well, but try to limit it as it's so expensive. The one thing I really like about Starbucks though is the options for drinks, you can get much healthier versions of things which is nice if you've got a craving but don't want to waste a ton of calories on a beverage.
  • CarolinkaCjj
    CarolinkaCjj Posts: 622 Member
    Peet's Sumatran - just sayin' (and I am a cheapskate and make it at home)
  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,566 Member
    Also, you people waste too much money on coffee

    blasphemy! :indifferent:
  • hajenkatt
    hajenkatt Posts: 331 Member
    I'll happily buy a box of Timbits, but their coffee is vile. I'd rather go without than have their coffee. Then again, I've only been in Canada for five months, so maybe I'm still in training.
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    No Tim Hortons on our side of the world
  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
    Tim's for me as well. I tried Starbucks once, wanted just a regular coffee and had to make it myself???, plus it was pretty gross! Never tried again.
  • olivetree_
    olivetree_ Posts: 75 Member
    Tim's is way more popular here (Calgary). Starbucks has quite a long line as well but I've yet to see people wait in line for 30-60 minutes for Starbucks while at Tim's it's normal. The Tim Horton's in one of the buildings on my school campus usually has a line going all the way out the door and wraps half way around the building during lunch rush. I get more things from Starbucks than I do Tim Horton's (soy frappuccinos, desserts, refreshers), but I prefer what I get at Tim's (honey cruller, mint iced capp, BLT sandwich or lasagna).
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,224 Member
    Tims coffee.
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  • TansieEye
    TansieEye Posts: 25
    I think Tim's is an acquired taste. I do not like their coffee. But they seem like nice people.
  • Went to calgary on holiday last year and had never heard of Tim hortons, now i actully crave one and it sucks being in the UK and not able to get one. i couldnt get over how superior they are compared to the likes of starbucks and costa