Tim Hortons coffee is the Canadian cafe chain that landed in India in August 2022 and now runs around 40 outlets across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Punjab and Chandigarh. Its menu is built around brewed Arabica coffee, the famous Double-Double, the frozen Iced Capp, and bite-sized donut holes called Timbits. This guide explains the real drinks, what they roughly cost in rupees, and how to find your nearest outlet without guesswork.
We are a coffee and tea machine supplier, not Tim Hortons. We do not run, own or stock the brand. What follows is a factual, buyer's-eye view so you know what to order, what to pay, and where it is sold.
What Tim Hortons coffee is
Tim Hortons (often shortened to "Tims") is a Canadian quick-service coffee and bakery chain, the largest in that country, founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario. In India it operates under a master-franchise deal held by AG Cafe, a joint venture between the Apparel Group and Gateway Partners. The first two stores opened in Delhi NCR in August 2022: Select Citywalk in Saket and DLF CyberHub in Gurugram. The format sits between a grab-and-go counter and a sit-down cafe, with drive-thru and airport kiosks at some locations.
The coffee is brewed from 100% Arabica beans. The house brew is the Original Blend, a medium roast, with a darker roast also offered. If you have read our Arabica vs Robusta explainer, you will know Arabica tends to be smoother and less bitter than Robusta, which suits the easy-drinking, everyday Tims style. The chain leans toward approachable, lightly sweet coffee rather than the intense, single-origin pour-overs you would find at a third-wave roastery.
The Tim Hortons menu, decoded
Three names confuse first-timers more than anything else. Here is what they actually mean.
- Double-Double: a hot brewed coffee with two creams and two sugars. The term is Canadian slang from the early 1980s, born at drive-thru speakers where staff needed a fast code. It is the brand's signature order, not a fancy drink, just a sweet, milky filter coffee.
- Iced Capp: short for Iced Cappuccino, but it is really a frozen, blended coffee slush with cream, closer to a milkshake than a true cappuccino. It is the most popular cold drink on the menu.
- Timbits: bite-sized donut holes sold in mixed boxes. Think of them as a snack to share, available in glazed, chocolate and seasonal flavours.
Beyond those, the India menu carries the usual cafe line-up: Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, French Vanilla (a sweet, vanilla-flavoured frothy coffee), Cafe Mocha, Cold Brew, iced lattes, and a localised fizzy-drink range launched for Indian tastes with flavours like mango ginger and passion fruit. Food spans bagels, croissants, wraps, sandwiches, rice bowls, muffins, donuts and cakes, many tuned to Indian palates with paneer and chicken tikka fillings.
Drink sizes at Tim Hortons
Hot and cold drinks come in a tiered set of cup sizes, usually labelled small, medium and large (some markets add an extra-large). The bigger the cup, the more you pay, so a large Iced Capp sits at the top of the price band and a small brewed coffee at the bottom. When you compare prices below, assume a medium unless noted, since that is the default most people order.
If you like sweet coffee, start here
The French Vanilla and the Iced Capp are the crowd-pleasers for anyone who finds plain black coffee too sharp. If you prefer your coffee unsweetened and strong, order an Americano or a brewed Original Blend and skip the sugar. For the espresso-based drinks, our types of coffee drinks guide breaks down how a latte, cappuccino and mocha differ.
Tim Hortons coffee prices in India
Tim Hortons coffee prices in India sit in the premium-cafe band, a little below Starbucks but well above a local kiosk. Because beans and several ingredients are imported, even a small coffee usually crosses 200 rupees. Treat the table below as approximate ranges, not a live menu: actual prices vary by city, outlet, size and whether you order in-store or through a delivery app, where they often run higher after fees.
| Item | Approx. price (INR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Americano | around 230 to 290 | Hot, unsweetened black coffee |
| Latte / Cappuccino | around 240 to 300 | Espresso with steamed milk |
| French Vanilla | around 295 to 390 | Sweet, frothy flavoured coffee |
| Cafe Mocha | around 290 to 350 | Coffee with chocolate |
| Original Iced Capp | around 300 to 390 | Frozen blended signature drink |
| Cold Brew | around 310 to 390 | Slow-steeped iced coffee |
| Timbits (box) | from around 39 each | Donut holes, sold in boxes |
| Donuts | around 125 to 175 | Single ring or filled donut |
| Croissants | around 235 to 275 | Plain or savoury filled |
So a typical solo order, one coffee plus a snack, lands somewhere around 400 to 600 rupees. A two-person visit with drinks and food often reaches 900 to 1,200 rupees. For a wider view of what cafe coffee costs across brands, see our coffee prices in India explainer.
How Tim Hortons coffee prices compare
Positioning matters when you choose where to go. Roughly:
| Chain | Typical coffee price band | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Local cafe / kiosk | around 80 to 150 | Basic, fast |
| Tim Hortons | around 230 to 400 | Canadian, sweet-leaning, donuts |
| Starbucks | around 300 to 500 | Premium, large iced and blended range |
Tim Hortons markets itself as more affordable than Starbucks while keeping a premium feel. If you are comparing the two, our Starbucks price guide covers that side in detail.
Which Indian cities have Tim Hortons outlets
As of 2025, Tim Hortons had grown to roughly 40 stores in India, with its 40th opening at Terminal 3 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and a later store at Hyderabad airport. The presence is concentrated in metros and high-footfall sites: malls, business parks, high streets and airports. Cities with outlets include:
- Delhi NCR (Delhi, Gurugram, Noida)
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad
- Punjab and Chandigarh (including Ludhiana)
The chain has stated ambitions to open 250 to 300 stores in its first several years, so the list keeps growing. If your city is not above yet, it may be added, but do not assume a branch exists until you have checked.
How to find your nearest Tim Hortons
We cannot point you to a specific branch near you, and you should be wary of any page that claims to. Here is how to find a real, current outlet yourself:
- Use the official locator: the Tim Hortons India website has a store-locator that lists live, verified outlets by city.
- Search maps: type "Tim Hortons near me" into Google Maps for the closest stores, hours and directions.
- Check delivery apps: open Zomato or Swiggy and search the brand. If outlets appear, they deliver to your area; the menu and current prices are listed there too.
- Look at airports and malls: when travelling, scan the food court and arrivals directory, since several outlets sit in terminals and large malls.
For city-specific cafe guidance, our local pages such as Delhi and Mumbai are a good starting point.
Can you get Tim Hortons-style coffee at home or the office?
If you love the Double-Double or Iced Capp but do not have an outlet nearby, or you simply do not want to spend 300-plus rupees a cup, the drinks themselves are easy to recreate. Here is the rough blueprint for each signature order:
- Double-Double: brew a mug of medium-roast filter or drip coffee, then stir in two measures of cream (or full-fat milk) and two of sugar. Adjust to taste; the point is sweet and milky, not bitter.
- Iced Capp: blend strong cooled coffee or a double espresso with milk, a spoon of sugar and a generous handful of ice until it turns to a thick, frozen slush. Top with cream if you want the full effect.
- French Vanilla: froth hot milk into a strong coffee base and add a measure of vanilla syrup. A milk frother or a steam wand gets you the signature foam.
For a home or workplace that serves cafe-style coffee on tap, the practical route is a good machine. An espresso machine handles lattes and cappuccinos, a bean-to-cup coffee maker covers everyday brews, and a tea and coffee vending machine suits busy offices that want consistent cups without a barista. We supply, install, refill and service these across India. The per-cup cost works out far below 300 rupees once you own the equipment, which is why offices and small outlets often switch to in-house brewing.
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Tim Hortons is a fine choice when you want a quick, sweet, reliable coffee and a box of Timbits, especially at a mall or airport. Just check the official locator before you set out, treat any price you see as approximate, and remember that the same drinks are simple to brew yourself once you have the right machine.