Tim Horton's, Toronto

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    Tim Hortons: A Taste of Canadian Culture

    by Arial_27 Updated Feb 12, 2012 293 reviews

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    Anyone who has been to Canada probably visited a Tim Hortons at least a dozen times. Tim Horton's is Canada's largest chain, surpassing McDonalds in the 1990s. There are about 3000 locations nationwide, a few hundred in Toronto alone. You can also find some locations in US states, as well as the UK and the Middle East.

    Tim Hortons has rapidly turned into more than just a fast food place for most people, a Canadian cultural icon. There are TV commercials every year depicting travelling Canadians homesick for "Timmies." There's a story behind it as well: Tim Horton was a Canadian NHL hockey player who had this coffee shop named after him by his family. He died in a car accident quite young, but his mother continues to run the business; since it wasn't doing well at the beginning, she sold it shortly after his death. But after she sold it, the business became VERY big.The coffee shop is so popular here that you can drive 50 miles without finding a Tim Hortons on the way.

    Favorite Dish: The bagels, donuts and pastries are all very popular here. I personally love the everything bagel toasted with herb and garlic cream cheese. mmm. They also sell soups, sandwiches and a range of coffees/teas.

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    Tim Horton's: Well-known Canadian Casual Dining Brand

    by ellyse Written Jan 3, 2010 427 reviews

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    The decor is simple and clean -- though the one I went to on my 1st night could've done with a wee bit of table-clearing. It's somewhat of a cross between a bakery, cafe and fast-food joint.
    I'm not much of a coffee drinker, nor someone with a liking for donuts, so I passed on what Tim Horton's is supposedly most famous for. On my 1st night in Toronto I had a berry tasty strawberry yogurt and a bagel with herb & garlic cream cheese. The next morning for breakfast I had a cup of hot (steaming! a little too sweet for my taste though) chocolate and yet another bagel with the same cream cheese. I don't remember which type of bagel I had, but I think it was the Wheat 'n Honey.

    Favorite Dish: I miss those bagels and cream cheese! What a pity Tim Horton's isn't here in Shanghai (or in China for that matter) or Singapore.

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    Tim Hortons: Double-Double in Toronto

    by freddie18 Updated Dec 25, 2009 531 reviews

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    Almost everyone in Canada knows Tim Horton's. It is a purely Canadian coffee house and is the favourite of more than half of the population in Toronto.

    There is Tim Horton's in almost every corner of the city and you can also find them in subway stations. Most of my friends' favourite is Double-Double. That is 2 sugar, and 2 creamer. Mine is the French Vanilla. It is creamy and tasty.

    When you visit Toronto. Do not miss Tim. Try Tim Horton's coffee and just say Double-Double.

    Favorite Dish: French Vanilla Coffee and Carrot Muffin.

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    Tim Horton's: Toronto residents love their coffee!

    by BillNJ Written Mar 12, 2008 427 reviews

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    Basic coffee and donuts shop -- more similar to Dunkin Donuts (for those in the States) than Starbucks. Didn't try any donuts, but the coffee was good. One warning -- when they are busy, they may just put cream and sugar in your coffee if you don't tell them your preference in advance.

    Favorite Dish: Coffee

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    Tim Horton's: Morning Cuppa

    by ATXtraveler Written Feb 22, 2007 2051 reviews

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    Although I will write more about the experience later in customs, when it comes to a morning stop off to get you going in Toronto, Tim Horton's is a must. Not only is this iconic Canadian coffee shop delicious, people go out of their way to get here.

    I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich, a cup of coffee with cinnamon in it, and a breakfast desert doughnut. The breakfast sandwich was decent, not the best I have had, but better than a Egg McMuffin at the golden arches, and moderately priced. The doughnut was delicious, and next time I would just go with it. I had standard frosted with chocolate icing. As for the coffee, it was a nice cup of joe! The cinnamon added a little kick to it, but it could have stood on its own two feet in my opinion!

    Favorite Dish: Definitely the doughnut!

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    Tim Horton's: Great for Budget Travel

    by Mickeytor Written Jan 15, 2007 7 reviews

    I'm not a coffee drinker and I try to keep away from donuts, but I do recommend Tim Horton's (or Tim's, as it's known to the thousands of Canadian's who go there every single day).

    Sandwiches and soups are healthy food choices that can be had for less than $6. Locations are just about everywhere. A local can point you in the location of the nearest one if you're having trouble.

    Favorite Dish: I usually get ham and swiss cheese on a whole wheat bun. Everything is made to order so the ingredients and the bread are fresh.

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  • Tim Horton's: Canada's Coffee and Donut chain

    by JonnyVT Written Dec 4, 2006 23 reviews

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    Tim Horton's is Canada's coffee shop chain serving rich coffee, tasty donuts, and sandwiches. Who is Tim Horton you ask? Tim Horton was a hockey legend who played most of his career for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The original Tim Horton's Donut Shop was opened in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario (and apparently is still open).

    Favorite Dish: The basic cup of coffee and a plain donut does it for me. I pretty much started my days in the cold Toronto air with a donut and cup of Tim's delicious coffee.

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    Tim Horton's: The most Canadian coffeeshop ever

    by fairy_dust Written Nov 19, 2006 647 reviews

    Tim Horton's is so typically Canadian that you have to go there if you're from outside Canada. There's at least one in pretty much every part of the city (sometimes even in gas stations!), and it's cheap. Aside from coffee and donuts, you can also get timbits (donut holes), sandwiches, soup, hot smoothies, etc. If you're having a party or get-together, it's very Canadian to pick up a box of timbits for your shindig. Whether you want a meal or a snack, eat in or on the go, Tim Horton's a good place for food if you don't have much money.

    Favorite Dish: Coffee, of course! And in summer, ice cappucino is a great cold drink. I also like most of the donuts and sandwiches.

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    Tim Horton's: SIMPLY THE BEST!!

    by travelthrough Written Sep 24, 2006 121 reviews

    It's simply the best and not even Starbucks is an equivalent...the smell, the coffee, the bagels, the cream cheese, the donuts....mhm.....I am melting. When it comes to remembering a country by its smell, for Canada Tim Horton's would certainly go!!!

    Favorite Dish: Bagels with cream cheese.

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    Tim Horton's: Always time for ...

    by magique_didi Written Nov 16, 2005 4 reviews

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    I LOVE LOVE LOVE Tim Horton's!
    Tim Horton's is fantastic for an inexpensive but filling meal, or for their famous cups of coffee. They have all kinds of donuts, cakes, sandwiches, bagels, muffins, soups, etc. and usually have new things coming out during special times of the year.
    One small warning -- they don't take debit!

    Favorite Dish: Love the French Vanilla Cappuccino ... also their new hot smoothies are great (especially hazelnut!). For food I usually go for a nice bagel with herb & garlic cream cheese, or any of their soups and sandwiches -- they're all good.

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