Originally Posted by Bitzer (Post 10385762)

Used to live in Paddo in Sydney around the corner from the original Jones The Grocer which is universally known locally as Jones The Robber.

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 10384046)

Alex summed it up nicely, it would appear that the majority of these American/Canadian franchises lose something on their way over the Atlantic. People queued from 5 am for the opening of the first store here. I just don't get it. All very odd.

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 10383945)

.......... will also be my last.

Where to begin: indifferent, sullen, disinterested staff........... coffee that didn't taste of coffee (or anything else that could remotely be described as pleasant)........ feeling peckish, I bought an 'Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich' (or something like that) which at least created a record of sorts: I have eaten good and bad sandwiches at various times in my life, but I have never until now eaten a sandwich in which the bread and the filling tasted exactly the same. :ohmy:

I'm not joking - true, the bread had a vaguely doughish texture but the filling (a sort of overcooked cheese omelette) tasted the same.

My companion, who was Canadian (the home of Tim Horton's), was torn between not wanting to criticise a Canadian institution and showing disgust at the quality on offer.........

On the positive side: the place was spotlessly clean.

A generous 2/10.

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 10384133)

Have they sorted out their service? It was so bad the couple of times I went, that I haven't been back since. Most of their groceries are very over-priced too.

Originally Posted by Norm_uk (Post 10389910)

Basically I'll go anywhere that isn't Starbucks - which is the most overrated, overpriced garbage going...Tim Horton's may find a niche as more reasonably priced rubbish ;)

N.

Originally Posted by shiva (Post 10390077)

the coffee is shite in starbucks, thats my main objection

Originally Posted by shiva (Post 10390077)

the coffee is shite in starbucks, thats my main objection

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 10390264)

The coffee may generally be shite in Starbucks.......... but the Mocha Frappuccino (with whipped cream but NO SAUCE) is unrivalled........

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 10384121)

It's Canada's version of Starbucks, which also vastly over-rated.

Originally Posted by non_Brit (Post 10425130)

Canada's version of Starbucks is Second Cup. Second Cup however does not use automatic machines but skilled barristas so you get the real beverage. Plus they are nice and cosy.

Tim Horton's is just ... bad.