One of the slowest and weird line up locations and I have been to sherbourne one. I don’t know why they have two lines when one worker is usually on cash
Steven H.
Place rating: 2 Leslieville, Toronto, Canada
It sure looks like a sizable Tim’s from the outside – like, I cannot imagine the real estate agency that used to be here operating in a space smaller than a bedroom. But you walk in and… WTF? For a prominent corner location with plenty of foot traffic and a subway station across the street, it’s an awful waste of space. Half the real estate is taken up by the kitchen space, leaving the other half for customers. And with that other half, only a window bar accommodating three at best is provided for eat-ins. The rest is simply empty space for accommodating lineups. NOT A SINGLETABLE. NOTOILETSTOOWHATSOEVA! TAKINGADVANTAGEOFCITYBYLAWSANDBUILDINGCODES! MUHAHAHAHA! Does it work? Not really. In typical Tim Horton’s fashion they take the draw-some-arrows-on-the-floor-and-people-will-figure-it-out approach to organization, with confusion and inefficient results at peak hours. It’s really pathetic the level of thinking and design that went into opening this location and I’m baffled at how it can work. You get your typical Tim’s service and products here, nothing special. I am merely writing this as a warning to all as to what to expect at this particular location that stands out in a shitty way. This is strictly a grab-and-go place. Those looking to sit down for a quick meal or coffee, or even to piss and wash up, are better served elsewhere in the area. Even McDonalds and Starbucks across the street manage to fit a handful of tables in a smaller space. Are Canadians really obsessed with Horton’s garbage coffee?
Laura C T.
Place rating: 2 Toronto, Canada
Slowest. Tim. Hortons. Ever. It’s got an exceptional location at the corner of Broadview and Danforth, although the layout of it is terrible. Since it’s long and narrow, the entire kitchen and prep area is here, causing employees constant unnecessary walking back and forth. There’s no seating in here, it’s just grab and go — but more like wait 5 mins, order, wait even more, and then leave. Long line ups form in the morning, one at each cash register, but they need to establish some sort of single line format to manage this. Needs ropes and things as people walk in, otherwise so much wasted space and lots of confusion. But WHY is there a line in the first place? Tims are supposed to be fast — order and basically before you finish talking the coffee should be in your hands, but after still 2 months — they still haven’t figure it out yet. Every Saturday morning, I wait at least 5 – 10 mins for my coffee because they are just slow. They gave the Coffee Time up on the corner a run for their money, but since it’s got seating there, local elderly folk seem to gather there. Coffee tastes about the same. There’s also Si Espresso across the west side of broadview if you want to support the local indie coffee house. McD’s also has quite a good coffee and they are much faster in service. Lots of options, but some how we all so flood to Tims ragardless of the poor service. Lucky them.
Stephanie M.
Place rating: 4 East York, Canada
Grand opening today! Fresh donuts. I’m not a coffee drinker. Enjoy your Timmie’s folks!