I see #BuyCanadian lists suggest swapping Starbucks for Tim Hortons (part of world’s 5th largest fast food co). You could support your local indie coffee shop & roaster instead. Some faves: ☕️ East Van Roasters (social enterprise) ☕️ Republica (free local delivery) ☕️ Strait Coffee (Sunshine Coast) - ThreadSky

miss604.com • 32 days ago

I see #BuyCanadian lists suggest swapping Starbucks for Tim Hortons (part of world’s 5th largest fast food co). You could support your local indie coffee shop & roaster instead. Some faves:
☕️ East Van Roasters (social enterprise)
☕️ Republica (free local delivery)
☕️ Strait Coffee (Sunshine Coast)

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jillaroo2020.bsky.social•31 days ago

Sadly Tim Hortons hasn't been Canadian owed for years

justmzrawr.bsky.social•32 days ago

On the mid-Island, we have a plethora of choice, too. Some faves: 😊
☕️ Coyote Coffee Roastery (Parksville)
☕️ Drip Coffee (Nanaimo)
☕️ Regard Coffee (Nanaimo)
☕️ French Press (Qualicum Beach)
☕️ Drumroaster Coffee (Cobble Hill)
☕️ Serious Coffee (everywhere on VI)

miss604.com•32 days ago

Thank you! I’ll check these out next time I’m over there.

jamesbisme.bsky.social•32 days ago

Republica Perfect Storm is AMAZING!!!! I grab it in the Fort all the time

ivanamikes.bsky.social•32 days ago

Petit Ami on Granville Island

nursemommyleigh.bsky.social•32 days ago

Moja, Spirit Bear, Republic, kicking horse, jj bean, delaneys. My go to is Kicking Horse Grizzly Claw for home beans, and Delaneys for coffee and delicious snacks on the go (and if you’re there the right day, they have cream pony donuts - it’s local on local!!)

shitty-ally.bsky.social•31 days ago

Tim's hasn't been in Canadian hands for a long time now.

stevendweeben.bsky.social•32 days ago

Absolutely. Local coffee roasters are everywhere and make an excellent variety of beans. Smoking Gun out in the Valley is fantastic.

northwitch.bsky.social•31 days ago

I’d quit drinking it completely if I had to drink Tim Horton’s coffee.
25 years ago it was good. It’s swill now.

elcanaco.bsky.social•31 days ago

Absolutely. Tim Hortons shouldn't be on any Buy Canadian list. It isn't Canadian. Period. Its parent company is half American, and the main shareholder of that company is a Brazilian hedge fund. Plus, they send BC frozen donuts.

Support local coffee shops.

#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #BuyCanadian

h-boy1.bsky.social•31 days ago

pris-tojan.bsky.social•32 days ago

Second Cup is my go-to coffee shop. #BuyCanadian
https://secondcup.com/en/

kmacky.bsky.social•31 days ago

Plus, Timmies isnt Canadian

enough-already.bsky.social•32 days ago

Timmy’s has slipped back and forth across the USA border and reneged on its Cdn roots a few times. All while chasing market share and mergers. I want a LOYAL Cdn coffee. Thus I brew my favourite cup at home.

oasisbysea.bsky.social•32 days ago

Please never support Tim Hortons, they treat their employees terribly and ensure temporary workers cannot seek employment outside them.

jesslikescoffee.bsky.social•32 days ago

There are so many great local roasters! I like Spirit Bear and Heights ☺️

miss604.com•32 days ago

Oh yes Spirit Bear! I’m hoping people will reply to this with their faves so I can expand my list and shop around 😄☕️

janehdinbc.bsky.social•32 days ago

https://agroroasters.com/
Locally owned, in Vancouver on Powell St.
They roast wonderful, ethically sourced coffee.

miss604.com•32 days ago

Thanks! I’ll check this out ☕️

cabinchef.bsky.social•31 days ago

Tim Hortons coffee is terrible

cabinchef.bsky.social•31 days ago

i might add https://www.saltspringcoffee.com/ and https://www.coalcreekroasters.ca/

hatakekinume.bsky.social•32 days ago

If you're like me and don't generally go to coffee shops, there is always Kicking Horse Coffee
https://kickinghorsecoffee.ca/?srsltid=AfmBOooFq2NR3gbevS3QPaloWdB0_pGIk8xX2x9MIVaLZJJyoWpwfJHv

gmarkham.bsky.social•32 days ago

Great coffee.

miss604.com•32 days ago

My coffee ritual has been a lovely part of my morning routine since we got a grinder and espresso machine during the pandemic. Am always on the lookout for good beans ☕️

hatakekinume.bsky.social•32 days ago

I need a grinder too since I've been recently skeeved by the amount of 'cockroach' parts ground coffee is allowed to have.

jesslikescoffee.bsky.social•32 days ago

Good coffee, but not majority Canadian owned anymore https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4129446

hatakekinume.bsky.social•32 days ago

This makes me sad but I'm happy it went to Italy at least.

chelseaboots61.bsky.social•32 days ago

Kicking Horse Coffee for home and a long time ago I searched for local coffee shops in the areas where I usually go. Ditched the chains.

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