Tim Hortons - A Canadian Classic

I have been to Canada thrice. While there for the second time I noticed a chain restaurant that I had never seen before, namely, Tim Hortons. I immediately thought that it must be an eatery distinct to Canada. In addition, I was intrigued by it and I knew that I had to eat at one sometime. This comes as no surprise to those that have read my article about Braum's, as that article revealed my interest in and desire to eat at chain restaurants that I have never eaten at before. However, on this particular trip to Canada, Tim Hortons would elude me in similar fashion to the way the jade elephant has eluded many a gambling man. A few years later though Tim Hortons and I were united just outside of Victoria, British Columbia. When I first stepped foot inside of Tim Hortons my eyes immediately went to the pastries and other assorted bakery goods. This is because during the time that elapsed between my second and third visits to Canada I found out that Tim Hortons is famous for its bakery goods and coffee. So I knew that I had to try Tim Hortons' bakery goods, and indeed I did, as I bought an assortment of doughnuts. The pastries definitely lived up to their billing, especially the Boston cream doughnut. While purchasing and enjoying the doughnuts I noticed that Tim Hortons sells sandwiches and soups among other items. At this point I knew that a return trip to Tim Hortons would have to be in order, and indeed a return trip to Tim Hortons would ensue. On this second trek to Tim Hortons I enjoyed a tuna sandwich and some soup (I don't exactly remember what kind of soup I had, but for those of you that are interested I think it was wild rice soup). Both were very good and I must say that the bread was some of the best I have ever had. This comes as no surprise though because, as I mentioned earlier, Tim Hortons is know for its baked goods. Overall I went to Tim Hortons multiple times while on this third trip to Canada, and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed eating at it every time. It has been a few years now since I have crossed paths with a Tim Hortons, but hopefully we will cross paths soon either in Canada or in the United States, as many Tim Hortons franchises have opened up in the U.S. in recent years. Unfortunately, there are not any in Minnesota yet. Simply stated, Tim Hortons is a Canadian classic, and I encourage you to stop by Tim Hortons if you ever find yourself in Canada or near one of the Tim Hortons located in the United States. However, I must say that if you want to get the full Tim Hortons effect you should go to one in Canada.