Tim Hortons

Somehow, in the forty years it’s been open, I’ve never made it to Tim Hortons. Well, now I have. It was… okay.

Preparing hot food quickly is not really their forte, but they’re great at coffee and pastries. If you’re looking for a cup of delicious coffee that is actually a cup of coffee and not some fancy schmancy beverage, it’s incredibly cheap. My decaf coffee with a pump of chocolate was the stand out of the meal.

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A&W Alberni

This is a lovely A&W location, spotless and well-managed. The interior is fairly new and quite pleasant. The staff at the counter were very friendly, and it was easy to order. Such a novelty to actually speak to a human and get good customer service in a fast food restaurant!

The food was all prepared to order, so it took a few minutes while we sat at a table with our drinks.

And speaking of service, they even brought our trays to our table. It’s been a while since that happened at a fast food place.

We had the Teen Burgers, and they are just what I am looking for in a burger: reasonable size patty, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, onion slice, tomato, pickles, and good sauces. I upgraded the fries on my combo to onion rings for just two dollars, and they were delicious, nicely breaded and delicately crispy.

We definitely will be back.

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