Simplicity VS. Sophistication

It has become one of the greatest battles of all time. With an army of loyal and passionate people supporting each side. There is a lot to consider before making the decision, are you team Starbucks or team Tim Horton’s.

If you are looking for a reasonably priced coffee, you probably belong to team Tim Horton’s. Both Starbucks and Tim’s are roughly equal in size; however they are not equal in price.

Depending on how fancy the drink you are purchasing at Starbucks is, prices can reach upwards of five dollars! Five dollars! It’s like that scene in Pulp Fiction where Mia orders the “Five Dollar Milkshake” and Vincent is stunned.

Drinks at Tim Horton’s typically stay under two dollars, whereas at Starbucks just a small coffee is $1.89.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a more elaborate drink, tailored to your coffee drinking needs (double venti, extra hot, no foam, soy, sugar free vanilla latte) then you likely fall under team Starbucks.

But if simplicity is what you are going for, Tim Horton’s seems to know how to brew regular coffee with the best of them.

Both Tim Horton’s and Starbucks are famous for their long lines, so it would be hard to choose a team based on service. In addition, both locations typically move their lines quickly, so their efficiency is comparable.  However, many people believe that service at Starbucks is a lot more friendly and reliable. So, if it is important for you to have a smile served with your coffee, you are likely team Starbucks.

Finally, there are food options to consider. Tim Horton’s definitely has Starbucks beat in terms of variety. They offer an assortment of tasty lunch and breakfast options, in addition to a number of pastries. Therefore, if you are looking to get some nibbles with your joe, you are probably on Team Tim Horton’s.

So what it comes down to seems to be, are you looking for simplicity or sophistication? And are you willing to pay for the difference?



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Vanessa Matyas
		About the author:
		After finishing her Masters in Communications and New Media from McMaster University this August, Vanessa Matyas jumped on a plane to California in search of some adventure.  The self proclaimed pop culture junkie was in heaven, enjoying all the sights, sounds and weather of Los Angeles. After returning to Toronto she decided to put her passion for all things entertainment to good use, which led her here to WOMAN.CA.
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