12 Delicious Tim Hortons Timbits I have trouble saying no to

1. Old Fashioned Plain

I wanted the Old Fashioned Plain to be a simple baseline, but it ended up tasting more forgettable than I expected, with not much aroma or texture to pull me back.

It’s incredibly hard to ignore that these are basically chunks of slightly-sweetened bread . This flavor’s only redeeming factor is its soft texture and moist-ness.

I really wanted to dip the Old Fashioned Plain in something to break up the monotony of eating more than one in a row – not a good sign.

The Atlantic provinces were the only ones where Old Fashion Plain reigned as the most popular Timbits.

2. Sour Cream Glazed Timbits

The Sour Cream Glazed is a different story. The tang shows up first, then the sweetness, and the whole thing feels richer and more interesting than the plain version.

While Canadian families on average ranked it as the third or fourth most popular Timbit, I think it’s underrated.

It reminded me of a German sour cream cake I grew up eating, so the first bite felt familiar in a very specific way.

The creamy flavor is lush and combines perfectly with coffee. If it’s your first time trying the bite-sized treats, I highly recommend starting out with the Sour Cream Glazed!

3. Chocolate Snowball

The Chocolate Snowball is one of the more unusual Timbits flavors, mostly because of the powdered coating.

Rather than having a plain dough base, it’s a chocolate Timbit covered in powdered sugar to resemble a snowball.

It’s a fun idea until the sugar ends up on your shirt and hands, so I learned to treat it like a two-napkin Timbit.

I liked how cakey and moist the chocolate dough was. It felt more satisfying than the slightly sweet, breadier base of the plain one.

The powdered sugar adds a nice sweetness but can overtake the subtle chocolate notes.

It’s still being determined whether these have been completely discontinued or are just available seasonally.

4. Honey Dip Timbits

Honey Dip has a warmer sweetness than I expected, almost like the honey is adding a little caramel-like depth instead of just sugar. It feels like the kind of Timbit I’d pick when I want something easy and not too fussy.

They don’t have that overly sweet, sugary taste to them. Instead, they’re covered in a warm honey flavor that balances out a subtly tangy flavor – almost a citrusy aftertaste!

The texture on the Honey Dip is grade-A and honestly reminded me of the Honey Cruller Timbits.

5. Apple Fritter Timbits

I always think of apple pie when I bite into an Apple Fritter Timbit.

It gives off that same cinnamon-apple comfort in a smaller, easier-to-handle form.

These classic Timbits, regionally and worldwide, are very popular, with apple and cinnamon flavors and a sugary glaze to round out the experience.

I honestly wish that the apple and cinnamon notes were stronger and prefer the Apple Pie version.

Just keep it separate from the limited-edition Apple Pie flavor, which is a different Timbit altogether.

6. Birthday Cake

Birthday Cake is often talked about as one of the more popular Timbits flavors, but it never won me over the way it does for other people. The frosting note reads a little artificial to me.

With sprinkles, funfetti, and a rainbow assortment of colors, they may be sweet, but at least you know what to expect.

The sprinkles add a nice crunch and the glaze a good sweetness, but the base is still essentially the Old Fashioned Glazed in a wig. I wish they’d gone for a more cakey dough like the chocolate ones.

7. Lemon Timbits

Citrus desserts are some of my absolute faves, so of course I love Lemon Timbits.

The sweet and tangy flavors still balance well, and it doesn’t feel as heavy as some of the richer options.

I loved how they reminded me of lemon bars or key lime pies but without the post-dessert heaviness and guilt.

8. Old-Fashioned Glazed Timbits

Out of all the Old Fashioned series, the Old Fashioned Glazed came out on top.

Glazed donuts seem simple, but they’re a tricky balancing act. There’s nowhere for weak dough or an overly sweet glaze to hide, and the wrong ratio can throw the whole thing off.

I can see why people adore these classics. The glazed white cake balls are great anytime – not too sweet or heavy.

9. Raspberry Timbits

This is where the flavors start leaning harder into nostalgia.

A few of them taste like the Timbits I remember most clearly.

They remind me of the powdered jelly donuts I used to grab as a kid, only smaller and easier to disappear in a few bites.

I’m glad I only ordered a couple of these – I could just devour a whole box in minutes, no problem.

10. Old Fashioned Sugar

You know when characters in TV shows try to disguise themselves by donning a cloak and a pair of sunglasses and hope no one recognizes them? Yeah, this is the Old Fashioned Sugar.

The Old Fashioned Plain feels even more plain once it’s coated in sugar. I still read it as a simple, bread-like Timbit with not much going on.

It’s not terrible – it’s just nothing special.

11. Strawberry Timbits

The Strawberry Timbits are sugary without being too heavy, and the fruit filling gives them a flavor that lands somewhere between strawberry and cherry.

I found that these are either a love-em or hate-em situation, but they still remain very popular around Canada.

I personally could only have one or two at a time before the flavors became a bit overwhelming.

That filling can run a little loose, though, so a napkin comes in handy fast.

12. Chocolate Glazed Timbits

Chocolate Glazed is the one I usually reach for first.

They’re consistently ranked as the most popular Timbit all around the country. After trying them for myself, I can absolutely see why!

They’re cakey, moist, and sweet in a way that makes it very easy to keep reaching for another one. I usually space them out, because they go from fun to too much fast.

My only minor gripe is that I wish the chocolate taste in the dough itself were a tiny bit stronger.