Tim Hortons vs Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is a donut specialist; Tim Hortons is a full cafe that happens to sell millions of donuts. The overlap is smaller than you’d think.
Last updated: January 2026
| Compared | Tim Hortons | Krispy Kreme |
|---|---|---|
| Single glazed donut | C$1.79 | C$1.99 |
| Dozen donuts | C$12–14 | C$14–16 |
| Coffee | Full menu, C$2.09 medium | Basic range |
| Donut holes | Timbits, 4 pack sizes | Not offered |
| Breakfast food | Full breakfast menu | Not offered |
Donuts
Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed — served hot off the line — is widely considered the better glazed ring. Tim Hortons wins on variety: filled donuts, crullers, fritters and Timbits.
Everything else
Tim Hortons is a full restaurant with coffee, breakfast and lunch. Krispy Kreme is a donut shop with basic coffee. For a meal, only one option works.
The verdict
For a hot glazed donut, Krispy Kreme. For donut variety, coffee and anything resembling a meal, Tim Hortons.