This was the original Tim Horton's in Brantford. It moved to this location from the intersection at King George Road & Charing Cross, a couple of years ago. It isn't as close to home as it used to be. I've been in it a few times, and have not been impressed. As Tim Hortons go, this is a lackluster location, definitely not built for pedestrians--there is no way to get to it, unless you walk up the driveway, and risk getting run over by somebody coming around the corner from the drive-thru. Since Tim Hortons moved into the USA, they centralized their baking operations, and got rid of the local donut bakers. The coffee & donuts are no where near as good as they used to be.
Last week, I visited three times. On the last visit, it smelled like somebody filled their pants (Seriously!). The whole operation is like an assembly line, and the coffee isn't that good, anymore. When you walk in, you are inundated by all of their merchandise, like a travel mugs, ground coffee, and a Tim Hortons coffee maker for $130. For these kind of prices, I would expect wing-back chairs, soft music, newspapers, and free WiFi. This place has none of that.
I was a long time customer, but I won't be back. There are too many other places that are better. It is too bad, because Tim Hortons has been part of Brantford culture for years. The Tim Hortons on Colborne Street has been the busiest location for most of the last 30 years. This location is a real disappointment. read more