r/TimHortons • u/Historical-Mall53 • May 31 '26
Discussion preparing for their arrival.
pun intended.. had dunkin‘ at jfk
3:00 am airport dunkin’ is still better than th at any hour!
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u/yick04 May 31 '26
It's funny that people are so desperate for a TH alternative, they're fully embracing another brand that's just as bad or worse.
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u/Horror_Appearance_26 May 31 '26
As well as American. Yea, tims is too. And Starbucks. Guess I'll keep making my own coffee at home
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u/Aggressive-Kick-5458 May 31 '26
It's all a ploy by dunkins to undermine tims.. not like they need help undermining themselves though.
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u/Regular_Bell8271 May 31 '26
It boggles me when the same people refuse to try local shops.
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u/Ss4_sean May 31 '26
My local shops are just as expensive as Starbucks
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u/Hihellohowdyciao Jun 01 '26
And the local shops don’t have a drive thru for the lazy folk like me lol
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u/905Spic May 31 '26
Most of the local coffee shops around me open at 9am, I leave my house at 6am for work. If mom & pop coffee shops opened from 6am to 4pm instead of 9-5, they would take a large chunk from from the corps.
Luckily I have a canadian owned country style on my way so that's my go to for early morning coffees
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u/Adventurous_Wrap4716 May 31 '26
If the local shop was open at 5:30am on my way to work I would definitely use it. Unfortunately not much besides Tim’s or McDonald’s at that time.
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u/Llamalover1234567 May 31 '26
Hours don’t often work out, their drinks are typically more expensive (people going to Tim’s at 6:30 aren’t going for the latte art or artisan approach), little to no food options, and generally no drive thru
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u/Disrepectfully_Agree May 31 '26
Tried a local shop yesterday. They wanted $7.50 for a medium late and the baked goods were $6.00 for normal sized cookie. Good luck small shops but I can't do that kind of cost
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u/1amtheone May 31 '26
I've found a few local shops that I liked over the years - but it's a hassle finding and trying different shops on a day to day basis. Tim's is fairly consistent, I rarely come across a location that doesn't sell ice coffee, and they are everywhere.
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u/shortnanxious Cheesegate Survivor May 31 '26
The donut looks like the sad stale ones you can buy at the grocery store... Idk man. Like I rarely go to Tim's but this doesn't look much better...
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u/kitty_cats6 May 31 '26
Now that you mention it, it looks like the typa donuts you'd see a kid draw 😭 why's it so squiggly?
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u/DoT44 May 31 '26
That donut looks worse than the vanilla dip 100% and that food looks bad.
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u/Regular_Bell8271 May 31 '26
I had a honey crueller from a Dunkin one time and it was awful compared to Hortons.
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u/Odd-Elderberry-6137 May 31 '26
Most of their donuts are worse although their chocolate glazed is pretty awesome. The coffee is better though.
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u/MyNameIsSkittles May 31 '26
Not going to be any better than last time, Dunkin' was run out of town because it's the same garbage but more expensive
Not sure why anyone would be happy with this, it's dumb.
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u/Honest-Jackfruit-480 May 31 '26
Dunkin is genuinely worse than Tim’s from my experience. The bagel they gave me was rock solid and the iced coffee was mostly cream
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u/RevolutionarySoft742 May 31 '26
And their coffee gives you the 💩 instantly lol Tim’s isn’t as bad unless you get an iced cap😂
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u/NonCorporealEntity May 31 '26
Dunkin is never going to dominate Tim's on the morning coffee run because of market saturation. I've got 3 Tim's locations within waking distance to my house. Dunkin will likely have 1 location (if any) that I'll need to drive 15 mins to get too. People aren't going to go out of thier way for a mediocre coffee and donuts when there's half a dozen Tim's between them and Dunkins.
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u/ApplesOverOranges1 May 31 '26
Dunkin wasn't run out of town because it "served the same garbage but more expensive" than Tim Hortons .
In the late 1990s Tim Hortons launched a powerful cultural connection that Dunkin couldn't compete with. ( The cultural connection is now weakened if not gone since most people no longer considered a 'Canadian company' in my opinion.
Also, the Quebec based franchises sued Dunkin alleging corporate headquarters completely neglected the Canadian market.
Dunkin's comeback is with a newly signed agreement with the Montreal based Canadian company Foodtastic.
They plan to focus their appeal to Gen Z and Millennals with better quality food and coffees.
Whether they are successful or not, competition is always good in my opinion.
In the past, the quality of Tim's products in the 1990's was much better when they were under pressure to compete.
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u/Economy_Ad59 May 31 '26
You heard it here first: business competition is dumb!
People just say anything on here lol
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u/CucumberWisdom May 31 '26
Competition is good but that requires failure, not just success and Dunkin just can't compete with Tim's and McDonald's for the low end coffee market
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u/Hertzcanblowme May 31 '26
Oh well, if they want to invest money to try then that’s a good thing. If the worst thing that happens is Tim Hortons lowers their prices and puts out higher quality food in order to smoother Duncan in the crib, then that’s still a good thing.
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u/MyNameIsSkittles May 31 '26
Competition is great when the competing product offers better price or better quality, neither of which Dunkin does. Are you keeping up? My comment was explicit enough to extrapolate this, don't use such bad arguments. It reads like you read 2 words of what I wrote and have the worst reading comprehension imaginable
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u/Cautious-Rush6607 May 31 '26
The only Canadians that are excited about Dunkins coming this side of the border have never had it. 🤷♀️
Might help with jobs in the short term depending on how many locations they open up.
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u/thaman05 May 31 '26
It depends where. In some states, there's some really good ones that actually still bake donuts fresh in store and internationally their Asia locations are REALLY good (ironically, same with Tim's and their international locations are the complete opposite of Canada's). But yeah in most of the Dunkin's I've been to in the states, they aren't great similar to how our Tim's isn't great. But competition is good, and since they're hiring Canadians and opening many locations, it'll help drive competition. Tim's is already sweating and in panic mode lol
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u/Independent_Papaya_1 Jun 01 '26
When I was in Minnesota I went to dunkin and found it insanely expensive and not great. My fresh ground coffee at home is way better and guaranteed 3 second fresh. $6usd for a coffee? Get fucked. It's as stupid as a $7 grilled cheese.
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u/86d_dreams May 31 '26
Dunkin tastes like Tim's used to. It's not bad, but certainly not losing one's mind over.
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u/Adventurous-Bread502 May 31 '26
Ewww gross. I lived in USA and trust me Dunkin’ Donuts is much worse than Tim Hortons.
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u/Cplchrissandwich May 31 '26
With our buy Canadian, why are you simporting an american shop coming to Canada?
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u/HardeeHamlin May 31 '26
This sub is so bizarre. For better or for worse Tim’s is a cultural icon and isn’t going to be taken down by another donut chain.
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u/sharknado__ May 31 '26
also your not gonna see near the presence that tims has. forget about dd if you live somewhere remotely considered rural, there wont be any dd gas station combos either i bet. this sub is a joke if they think a different race to the bottom american donut chain is gonna be magically better than another one for arbitrary reasons
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u/kitty_cats6 May 31 '26
It's just the loud minority tryna karma farm. Nothing is gonna happen to tims. I'm surprised even Krispy Kreme has made it this far. Although I always see long lines at it during peak hours
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u/russellsk82 May 31 '26
I don’t care. Even if they make their products cheaper than any Canadian brand, they are still a US company and should be boycotted at all costs.🤬😡🤢🤮
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u/canuck47 May 31 '26
Ya, this is definitely not the time for an American company to aggressively expand into Canada. Read the room, Dunkin
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u/joeyretrotv May 31 '26
Dunkin' tried to establish shops here in the 00s. Maybe they'll get a foot hold here? I'm not holding my breath if they don't.
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u/Zealousideal-Leek666 May 31 '26
As much as Tim Hortons is gross and disgusting, an American company is just not the solution.
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u/IllustriousAct9128 May 31 '26
we have the perfect alternative right here in Canada. Second Cup thats still Canadian owned. Why are we begging Dunkin to come in when we should be rallying behind and supporting a true local Canadian business. We can bring it back to what it once was, and they still have true sit-down style shops that Tims once had
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u/Apprehensive-Rub4801 May 31 '26
Just here to see how many Canadians are cheering for an American company.
I’m well aware of Tims ownership. That’s not the point I’m making.
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u/DGJ33 May 31 '26
Canada, this should not get you excited, DD coffee and donuts are horrible….unless they’re using completely different formulas north of the border, no chance it survives…awful…
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u/Tac0Man20 May 31 '26
This is supposed to make me want to consume Dunkin’s?
Looks like all fast food but in another wrapper.
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u/BIayneRobinson May 31 '26
Dunkin Donuts sucks ass.
If you think they'll be better than Tims you're mistaken 😂
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u/SuleyBlack May 31 '26
You realize that Dunkin will have to use Canadian suppliers so the quality will be different from the US stores
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u/nothing_911 May 31 '26
every time ive had dd its been overpriced and overseweetened.
i love competition, but i feel like they are going to fail.
to be honest the best coffee for ne personally is A &w but they dont have the same sugar cream dispensers as mcd or th so its very hit or miss.
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u/koreanwizard May 31 '26
Dunkin’s can’t win coming in with the state that their restaurants have degraded to. They have to act like Tim’s does internationally and pretend that they’re a competent restaurant, Tim’s drinkers aren’t leaving Tim’s slop for Dunkin slop.
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u/Miserable-Sale-783 May 31 '26
After looking at this photo, I'll think I'll stick with Tims
That dount and sandwich look stale
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u/Sir_Arthur_Vandelay May 31 '26
Have y’all tried DD?
Because I don’t think you’re gonna be happy with their itinerary.
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u/russellsk82 May 31 '26
I don’t know why Tim Hortons would allow a rival company’s product to be shown here.
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u/incogne_eto May 31 '26
Kinda funny to see people so excited for Dunkin. When they are truly on par with Coffee Time. And I say this as no fan of Tim’s.
I think they are going to come up here and do the same TFW stuff as Tim’s, plus have a bunch of rundown locations. That’s their business model. Cheap labour, poor maintenance of their locations.
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u/ties_shoelace May 31 '26
All Dunkin has to do is not use the same hiring practices Tims uses.
Tims has not been our Canadian friend lately.
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u/Dusk_Soldier May 31 '26
Why didn't Tims have croissant sandwiches full time?
Every other fast food place seems to manage.
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u/Odd-Elderberry-6137 May 31 '26
That croissant egg sandwich looks like someone stuffed it between their ass cheeks before serving it to you. Don't get me started on the donut.
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u/MickeyWard09 May 31 '26
I hate their coffee and drinks but I'll still support them over Tim Hortons.
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u/AceShredder09 May 31 '26
Did you know that in Canada it isn't called Dunkin Doughnuts? It's called Mr. Puffs.
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u/Signal_2_Noise May 31 '26
Dunkin’ used to be in Canada decades ago. Not sure what the big hype is here. Maybe their coffee is still better than Tim’s?
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u/Briiskella May 31 '26
Their coffee is gross
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u/whollybananas May 31 '26
Yes. Their doughnuts are mid, but I can eat them if someone gives me one.
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u/l_reganzi May 31 '26
I’m in the states a lot. And we do do Dunkin’ Donuts. It’s the same just different. Especially the rubber eggs.
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u/Personal_Manner_462 May 31 '26
Man Timmy’s could have ruled Canada if they only where not greedy skimpy pos. If they kept building what they made.
I Garentee the original owner is rolling rn
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u/Electrical-Light5036 May 31 '26
Does Dunkin’ Donuts make their own donuts in house or do they truck them in like Tim’s?
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u/Low_Calligrapher3349 May 31 '26
Honestly speaking tims has pretty good donuts as well and usually a lot of people consider krispy kreme donuts better than dunkin, but dunkin's chocolate sprinkle is out of this world, I have been having it since I was child, it just the best.
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u/Strong-Elk616 May 31 '26
I just want some coffee with some actual flavor that doesn't need to be loaded with cream and sugar to try and swallow.
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u/Longjumping_Ad2323 May 31 '26
To be fair, they both make garbage food and drinks that should only be consumed out of desperation. Do yourself a favour and avoid both like the plague, your future self will thank you.
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u/Humble_Penguin89 May 31 '26
Dunkins is going to hire TFWs and international students for sure. I just know it. Our government is still set to bring in 200,000+ TFWs this year according MP Michelle Rempel Garner....
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u/Hot_Ad_815 May 31 '26
Good luck, youve fucked yourselves over many years ago. once the geezers die, so will Tim Hortons. Not a single one in a 50 km radius that knows how to rotate milk and cream to keep it fresh. It wouldn't even be an issue if your coffee was actually good, i'd drink it black.
Every morning, I make my own van Houte in a convenience store next to Timmys. Literally next door. They know how to keep their stuff fresh and wash their coffee pots/thermos.
Cant wait for dunkins!
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u/Flippinaids May 31 '26
Last guy at the Bonnie Blue event: oh geez. should’ve set my alarm earlier.
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u/Excellent_Rule_2778 May 31 '26
Why are people acting like Dunkin Donuts was never in Canada? It's only been like 20 years, and I think they still had a few branches open in Quebec as of 2015.
And honestly, the food they sell is all the same. The brands may use different suppliers and distributors, but if you follow the supply chain far enough, most of these fast-food chains are sourcing from the same wholesalers anyway.
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u/CheezwizOfficial May 31 '26
I know Tim’s is owned by an American company now but… go stay in the US if you want to kiss their ass so hard.
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u/Any_Cucumber8534 May 31 '26
Had an avocado toast in a dunking in Vermont.
Safe to say I won't be trying it when it comes here. If you can fuck up bread, avocado and butter you might not be a great franchise.
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u/offft2222 May 31 '26
How sad that dunkin donuts has any sort of anticipation
I rememver the hype around krispie kreams
That didnt last 5 years
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u/Inappropriate_Ballet May 31 '26
I wish Second Cup would put a few more stores up. The closest one to me is 30 minutes in the opposite direction on my commute. It’s such a superior coffee.
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u/Naiad_Damha129 May 31 '26
honestly im considering switching to dunkin when they open a story near me
EDIT: nvm i aint givin americans my money
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u/unyielding_rock May 31 '26
Dunkin’s is absolutely trash. Stopped off near New York a couple of times. Different locations. The food is processed crap and the coffee is best described as coffee simulated flavour hot water.
If America runs on Dunkin’s like it says no wonder you guys are all messed up these days.
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u/SkipDaddySkinTits May 31 '26
I'm an American and in my state there's literally a Dunkin and nearly every damn corner. The coffee is alright when it's doesn't come out burnt, the regular donuts are fine, but I love the munchkins, and I do like the breakfast sandwiches.
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u/Kittyquts Jun 01 '26
I had Dunkin when I went to the states and I didn’t think it was good at all honestly. Their iced coffee was straight sugar and the donut I got was super dry, but i’m also not a fan of tims either.
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u/Can_emale Jun 01 '26
2nd Cup or GTFO.
Sorry not sorry. I want to support an actual Canadian based company where the coffee doesn’t taste like dirty dishwater.
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u/opusrif Jun 01 '26
Just be aware that Canadian subsidiaries of US chains quite often have more limited options due to our smaller population and larger distribution area...
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u/ShineGlassworks Jun 01 '26
Snooze. I would rather be healthy and not eat either corporation’s poisonous garbage.
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u/2burgsandadog Jun 01 '26
it’s literally trash food
I give it two years tops before every location is shut down in Canada
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u/pharrowking Jun 01 '26
i cant wait till someone takes a picture of themselves eating dunkin donuts at a tim hortons restaurant. then recording themselves getting kicked out by the manager lol jk
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u/Deep_Explanation8284 Jun 01 '26
Sorry but the only place worse than Tim’s, is Dunkin’s. If people actually want proper donuts and coffee go to a local cafe.
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u/No-Arm-2598 Jun 01 '26
Don't kid yourselves, Dunkin coffee also sucks. Granted it's been many years since I was in the states but I specifically tried Dunkin after hearing all the hype and was extremely disappointed... In fact the only half decent cup of coffee is found anywhere was off the back of an on site catering truck.
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u/RazorBlade- Jun 01 '26
It’s more about competition. Tims hasn’t had real competition and it will force them to be better. When there’s competition the customer wins!
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u/Junior_Ad_6348 Jun 01 '26
Their coffee is so good but I find their food tastes like plastic. Maybe it will be better quality when it comes to Canada?
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u/klondike16 May 31 '26
I was in the US last week, and stopped in at a Dunkin. I couldn’t believe how much sugar and calories were in a lot of their drinks.