Inside the new Tim Hortons in Glasgow

Tim Hortons glasgow opening

You can’t have missed the buzz online surrounding the arrival of Canadian fast-food restaurant chain Tim Hortons to the UK.  And there’s even more of a noise here as they picked Glasgow as its first UK site.

Famous for their coffee and donuts, the cafe and bake shop is located on the corner of Argyle St and the bottom of Union St in the unit which once was Chopstix, Italmania and (a long time ago) Dunkin’ Donuts. It opens officially this Friday, 2nd June at 9am with more stores opening nationwide over the next 12 months.

Tim Hortons glasgow opening

So what is it all about? We went along to their preview night to find out more.

The entrance is certainly bold but you can’t see in the doors, so here’s what’s inside…

Tim Hortons glasgow opening

The breakfast menu ranges from bagels and muffins to porridge and yogurt. For lunchtime and beyond there are wedges and dips, kettle chips, paninis, soups and chilli.

Tim Hortons glasgow opening

Tim Hortons glasgow opening

Not forgetting the famous Timbits (29 – 39p each or £2.99 for 10 / £4.49 for 20), as well as full-sized doughnuts and other sticky treats.

The service is slick and friendly, guiding us through the menu we discovered that their coffee is made with 100% Arabica beans so shouldn’t be bitter – it wasn’t. Both blends were easy to drink without any sugar or milk.  We didn’t try their signature double double – which is double cream and double sugar – maybe next time!

Tim Hortons glasgow opening

Other drinks include Iced Capp – an iced cappuccino which went down very well in this weather (and which you can have with Oreo bits), then there’s also frozen lemonade, crushed raspberry and  tea.

We tried a selection of items such as chilli, served with a choice of panini bread, which was thick and mildly spicy; steak and cheese panini – this was OK but I think Subway wins on this like v like, potato wedges with ranch dip – quick and tasty with a good dressing, tea – orange pekoe variety which wasn’t too strong so easy to drink without milk.  Iced Capp was my favourite – Like a frappe, I think this will be a winner this summer.   For dessert we had a blueberry muffin and Apple Fritter, which was like the child of a glazed doughnut meets apple pie cinnamon roll – I’ll be back for another one. Total cost for this lot should’ve been a mere £17.04.

Tim Hortons glasgow opening

No Timbits for us tonight, but we took some for the road so we’ll be having them with a cuppa tomorrow!

Will it work in Glasgow? I think it will. There’s no shortage of coffee shops in the city from everyday cafes to niche roasters, there’s space for them all.  Tim Hortons fills the quick coffee and doughnut / food on the go criteria without the need to remember whether a tall, grande or venti is the biggest!

Where: 

Tim Hortons

180 Argyle Street, Glasgow

When:

Opens 9am Friday 2nd June

Normal opening hours 6am to midnight

Tim Hortons glasgow opening

Emma

Emma

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I am Emma and with my husband Mark write Foodie Explorers, which is a food and travel website.

I am a member of the Guild of Food Writers and British Guild of Travel Writers.

We have a wide range of judging experience covering products, hotels and have judged, for example, for Great Taste Awards and Scottish Baker of the Year.

Along the way Mark gained WSET Level 2 in Wine and I have WSET Level 2 in Spirits as well as picking up an award with The Scotsman Food and Drink Awards.    

Usually I can be found sleeping beside a cat.

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2 Comments

  1. Kelly | Maverick Baking

    Ahh so exciting! I love a tacky chain store, especially when it comes with doughnuts! I’m up in Aberdeen, but I’ll definitely be giving this place a visit next time I’m in G Town.

    1. Glasgow Foodie

      Sometimes you just need sugar ☕️

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