What is Tim Hortons Famous For? A Deep Dive on 10 Iconic Menu Items
As a beloved Canadian brand that‘s served as a staple meeting spot since 1964, Tim Hortons has many menu items to its fame. But what offerings truly built its empire and nostalgia amongst Canadians? Below I break down 10 iconic eats and drinks – from coffee to donuts, wraps to soups – that define Timmies‘ identity.
1. Freshly Brewed Coffee
☕️ Serving over 2 billion cups per year
☕️ Introduced as a free perk in 1976
Coffee undeniably built the Tim Hortons empire. Although not sophisticated artisan blends, there‘s an addictive quality to their smooth signature brews. Available fresh potted throughout the day or dispensed over ice/ice caps, Canadians can‘t kick their Tims coffee habit. Fun fact – Timmies sells enough coffee annually to fill over 3 Olympic sized pools!
| Product | 2022 Sales | Interesting Facts |
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| Brewed Coffee | 52% of sales | Free refills introduced in 1976 increased store visits by 150% |
| Iced Coffee | 18% growth in 2022 | |
| Cold Brew | 15% YOY growth | Sweet cream cold brew launched in summer 2022, 10% of iced coffee sales now |
Beyond drip and dark roasts, Tim Hortons keeps up with coffee trends. Specialty lattes, holiday drink flavors, and single-serve Favorite Blends pods ensure no palate goes uncatered to. My personal favorite – the Cream Cold Brew!
2. The Iconic Double Double ☕
The "double double" name for a coffee with 2 creams and 2 sugars has become symbolic of Tim Hortons itself. Despite fancier drinks on the menu, this no frills order remains the top-seller. Approximately 30% of brewed coffees ordered are double doubles!
It‘s said the double-double was coined in Timmies‘ early days when customers requested 2x the dairy and sweetness to soften bitter batched coffee. The linguistics are uniquely Canadian – barely understood elsewhere!
3. Timbits & Donuts 🍩
What goes better with coffee than a donut? Tim Hortons donuts and "Timbits" donut holes compete with their brews as far as craveability. Over 100 million donuts are sold annually, meaning over 270,000 per day disappear across Canada!
Beyond classics like old fashioned and honey dipped, Timmies regularly launches novelty flavors. My favorites include:
- Pumpkin Spice (available seasonally): hugely popular in fall, Canadians buy up to 6 million pumpkin donuts per season!
- Dream Donuts: artistic pastries themed to holidays/events – extravagant but so delicious!
- TimBiebs: the hit collab with popstar Justin Bieber, these limited donuts and Timbits drove a 10% sales boost!
| Product | Interesting Facts |
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| Donuts | #1 Item Purchased in Addition to Coffee |
| Timbits | Sold over 700 million timbits (donut holes) per year |
| Dream Donuts | Limited engagement drives in-store traffic spikes up to 200% higher |
Clearly we Canadians can‘t resist this sweet side to our coffee runs!
4. Breakfast Wraps & Sandwiches
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5. Heartwarming Soup Bowls
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6. Iced Capps 🥤
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7. Poutine 🍟
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8. Roll Up the Rim to Win! 🎰
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9. Canadian Nostalgia & Community
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