Tim Hortons, one of Canada's largest coffee chains, has earned itself a reputation as a beloved breakfast destination. To put it simply, Timmies is to Canada what Dunkin' Donuts is to Ben Affleck.
Even as an American, I've heard tales of Tim Hortons' excellence. So on a recent trip to Montreal, I made a point of stopping by one of its nearly 4,000 Canadian locations before hopping on a train back to New York.
To prepare for my visit, I researched the chain's must-order items. These, of course, are subjective, so every list seemed to have a different answer — but a few products popped up time and time again: the iced coffee and the Timbits.
From what I understood, these are some of the brand's most popular items, and would serve as a good starting point to try to understand all the fervor around Tim Hortons.
But as I sat down with my order and took my first bite and sip of each, I only had one thought: … that's it?