British Expats - Tim Hortons Drive Thru?

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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)

- The Maple Leaf (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/)

- - Tim Hortons Drive Thru? (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/tim-hortons-drive-thru-741935/)

Oakvillian

Dec 15th 2011 4:40 am

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Originally Posted by el_richo (Post 9790481)

Illy Coffee

+1.
stored whole, ground as required, then brewed in an old-fashioned steam driven espresso machine.

For more than a couple of cups at once, or if I just fancy something a little lighter than an espresso, I have a drip filter machine, which usually brews President's Choice full roast beans.

Tim Hortons is OK for a road trip, but I don't think I'd bother if there was a realistic alternative within easy reach. I really, really don't understand people who line up in their trucks for a double double within a couple of miles of leaving home. I mean, in the amount of time it takes you to line up you could have brewed several cups at home before leaving - and it would both taste better and save money.

Alan2005

Dec 15th 2011 5:27 am

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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty (Post 9790624)

Earl Grey Tea.

All day, every day. Gallons of it.

Though, as a treat for my tea-drinking Canadian colleague, last time coming through Heathrow I bought a tin of Fortnum & Mason Christmas Tea, and it is amazing... incredibly good tea.

Nice. We've got some fancy christmas tea from bettys. It's very tasty.

http://www.bettys.co.uk/product/Spic...19206,225.aspx

nldfc

Dec 15th 2011 7:02 am

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Originally Posted by pinkmcfarquhar (Post 9789344)

i was once in Tim's when a guy ordered a large coffee with 6 cream and 4 sugar - can't have been much room for the coffee!

Sorry - But it was actually an extra large and I was really really hung over ;)

DandNHill

Dec 15th 2011 7:03 am

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Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 9790206)

A rather old thread but for the UK residents who think they are missing out on a Timmies you can look at the following, I cant find a more updated version

http://www.canadian-expats.com/forum...php?f=45&t=150 :rofl:

Southampton Residents are obviously big fans!!! :thumbsup:

Former Lancastrian

Dec 15th 2011 9:27 am

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Originally Posted by DandNHill (Post 9790929)

Southampton Residents are obviously big fans!!! :thumbsup:

Shite football team, shite coffee match made in heaven :lol: or did they expect that disembarking cruise passengers would flock to these locations to get a decent cup of java.

YYZlover

Dec 15th 2011 9:44 am

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Love Tim Hortons. It's liquid gold, as far as I'm concerned.

Former Lancastrian

Dec 15th 2011 9:50 am

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Originally Posted by YYZlover (Post 9791247)

Love Tim Hortons. It's liquid gold, as far as I'm concerned.

Shareholder :lol:

Oink	Dec 15th 2011 9:59 am

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Originally Posted by YYZlover (Post 9791247)

Love Tim Hortons. It's liquid gold, as far as I'm concerned.

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Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 9789119)

I think part of the attraction for expats is the illusion of "integrating with the local community" by eating what the locals eat. At least I think that's it as I can't think of any other reason to eat the crap they pass off as food there.

I suspect your analysis is spot on.

CanadaJimmy

Dec 15th 2011 10:20 am

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I think that analysis is way off personally and pretty stupid. My parents loved Tim Hortons when they visited, and some of my American friends have commented how much they love Tim Hortons when I talk about Canada.

That being said, I've never had just a regular coffee there, I always get French Vanilla, and the main part I like are the Bagels and the Muffins http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...iley_drool.gif Mmmm...Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese....

Oink	Dec 15th 2011 10:28 am

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Originally Posted by CanadaJimmy (Post 9791313)

If Tim Horton's is a representation of the wider Canadian culture then that goes someway to explain the passion expats have with their embracing of the dull throbbing mediocrity that's so pervasive here.

YYZlover

Dec 15th 2011 10:34 am

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Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 9791262)

Shareholder :lol:

Could be. I spent enough there.

London Mike

Dec 15th 2011 10:47 am

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My neighbour just brought around a box of Timbits for the kids ... and big kids. I have to say that they're lush.:thumbsup:

Bleepedy Bloops

Dec 15th 2011 11:09 am

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Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9789023)

The idea of a Tim Hortons' Drive Thru (I can't believe I've just typed that) is appealing. But I'm torn between using a steam roller or a Sherman tank.

Any suggestions?

Go to Mickey Dees instead. Much better coffee.

Alan2005

Dec 15th 2011 12:21 pm

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Originally Posted by CanadaJimmy (Post 9791313)

That just proves my point. Tourists go there because they think they are doing something quintessentially canadian - which I guess they are. Still, it doesn't stop their coffee tasting like cats have been pissing in it.

London Mike

Dec 15th 2011 12:26 pm

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Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 9791461)

Do you think tourists give a toss/know that's it's Canadian? I doubt it. Until recently it was in America's hands anyway. They probably think: I want a donut and cheap coffee, I'll go there.

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