Updated March 2023! This iconic, Canadian coffee and bake shop franchise was founded over 50 years ago by a professional hockey player. They’re most known for their donuts and “Timbits,” all of which do contain dairy. But Tim Hortons has made efforts for dairy-free and vegan customers. These days they offer three types of non-dairy milk beverages, flavored drinks, and quite a few sweet and savory food options, as outlined below.
Tim Hortons Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options
This menu guide includes dairy-free menu options first, followed by custom order components. Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks. Please note that this guide is for the Canadian locations. We have included some specialty items available at the U.S. locations, but some of the other items might vary in the U.S. and in other countries. As always, be sure to check that items are safe for your needs before ordering.
Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All items listed below are made without peanuts and tree nuts, unless otherwise noted. Almost all food items listed below have a special “may contain” warning for milk cross-contamination. But all food is at some degree of risk for potential cross contamination with allergens. If concerned, speak with a manager to assess the level of risk to decide if it is safe for your needs. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Hot Coffee & Tea Drinks (ordered with dairy-free milk beverage)
- Cappuccino
- Cinnamon Sugar Oatmilk Latte (limited time; U.S. only)
- Cold Brew
- Cold Brew, Vanilla
- Cortado
- Espresso Macchiato
- Flat White
- Latte
- Latte, Mocha
- Latte, Vanilla
- London Fog
Heads Up! The Coffee Mocha, French Vanilla Coffee, and Hot Chocolate drinks at Tim Hortons are pre-prepared, so they can’t be customized without dairy. However, you can custom order a coffee drink with dairy alternative and chocolate syrup for a mocha-style beverage.
Dairy-Free Milk Beverages: Chobani Oatmilk, Silk Soymilk, Silk Almondmilk
Dairy-Free Milk Beverages (U.S.): Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, Oat Milk
Syrups: The Vanilla, Chocolate, Roasted Hazelnut, and Brown Sugar Cinnamon (seasonal) drink syrups are made without milk, but the Caramel and Cookies & Cream (seasonal) syrups do contain milk. The Sugar-Free Vanilla and Hazelnut Flavor Shots (U.S. only) are also made without milk.
Cold Coffee & Tea Drinks (ordered with dairy-free milk beverage)
- Cinnamon Sugar Oatmilk Cold Brew (limited time; U.S. only)
- Cinnamon Sugar Oatmilk Iced Latte (limited time; U.S. only)
- Iced Capp
- Iced Capp, Redeye
- Iced Capp, Vanilla (no whip)
- Iced Cinnamon Sugar Oatmilk Latte
- Iced Coffee
- Iced Coffee, Redeye
- Iced Coffee, Vanilla
- Iced Latte
- Iced Latte, Vanilla
- Tim’s Draft Latte
- Vanilla Almond Iced Coffee
- Vanilla Almond Iced Latte
Dairy-Free Milk Beverages (Canada): Chobani Oatmilk, Silk Almondmilk, Silk Soymilk
Dairy-Free Milk Beverages (U.S.): Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, Oat Milk
Heads Up! The vanilla and chocolate drink syrups at Tim Hortons are made without milk, but the caramel and cookies & cream syrups do contain milk. They do have other seasonal syrup flavors, and said to ask in store about these varieties. The mocha mix at Tim Horton’s does contain milk, however, you can custom order a coffee drink with dairy alternative and chocolate syrup for a mocha-style beverage.
Other Specialty Drinks
- Frozen Lemonade, Original
- Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry
- Peach Quencher
- Strawberry Coconut Refresher (U.S. only)
- Strawberry Watermelon Quencher
Heads Up! The Frozen Lemonades at Tim Horton’s have a “may contain” warning for milk, but all drinks are at some degree of risk for cross-contamination. Be sure to assess the risk of cross-contamination for your order, if concerned.
Bagels
- Plain
- 12-Grain
- Blueberry
- Cinnamon Raisin
- Everything
- Pretzel (U.S. only)
- Sesame Seed
Dairy-Free Bagel Spreads: Strawberry Jam, Raspberry Jam, Peanut Butter
Pastries
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (U.S. only) (contains egg)
Heads Up! Unfortunately, Tim Hortons does not yet have any dairy-free or vegan donuts, and all of their other pastries contain milk.
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Bacon Breakfast Sandwich (no butter, no cheese)
- Bagel BELT (no butter, no cheese)
- Canadian Bacon BELT (no butter, no cheese)
- Canadian Bacon Egg Breakfast Sandwich (no butter, no cheese)
- Egg Breakfast Sandwich (no butter, no cheese)
- Sausage Breakfast Sandwich (no butter, no cheese, sub bagel for biscuit)
- Sausage & Bacon Breakfast Sandwich (no butter, no cheese, sub bagel for biscuit)
- Simply Canadian Bacon Sandwich (no butter, no cheese)
- Simply Sausage Sandwich (no butter, no cheese, sub bagel for biscuit)
- Steak & Egg Breakfast Sandwich (no butter, no cheese, sub bagel for biscuit)
Heads Up! Some Tim Hortons locations use butter to cook the eggs and butter the English Muffins, Bagels, and other bread for their breakfast sandwiches. We’ve added a “no butter” note to each sandwich above – just to make sure you verify!
Breakfast Wraps & Other Breakfast Items
- Avocado Toast (U.S. only)
- Farmer’s Breakfast Wrap (no cheese, sub dairy-free sauce)
- Grilled Breakfast Wrap (no cheese, sub dairy-free sauce)
- Hashbrown
- Maple Oatmeal (where available)
- Toast, Sliced Sourdough (no butter; see Bagel Spreads above for other options)
Heads Up! Some Tim Hortons locations may use butter to cook the eggs or hashbrowns, or might butter the bread. Make sure your order is prepared with “no butter” and that it is safe for your needs.
Lunch Sandwiches
- BLT Sandwich
- Tuna Salad Sandwich (U.S. only)
- Roast Beef Craveables (no cheese)
- Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich (Canada only; U.S. requires modification)
Lunch Wraps
- Avocado Turkey Wrap (U.S. only)
- Classic Bacon Wrap with Slow Cooked Chicken (no ranch sauce)
- Chicken Habanero Loaded Wrap with Slow Cooked Chicken
- Classic Chicken Wrap with Slow Cooked Chicken
- Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Slow Cooked Chicken (no cheese)
- Veggie Habanero Loaded Wrap
Heads Up! The Crispy Chicken offered for Tim Horton’s Wraps does contain milk.
Bowls
- Chicken Habanero Loaded Bowl with Slow Cooked Chicken
- Veggie Habanero Loaded Bowl
Heads Up! The Crispy Chicken offered for Tim Horton’s Bowls does contain milk.
Soups
- Chili (no toppings)
Heads Up! All of the other soups at Tim Hortons, including Chicken Noodle, Minestrone, and Spicy Thai, contain milk.
Sides
- Kettle Chips
- Potato Wedges
- Soup Bun
Other Breads / Buns
- Artisan Bun
- Ciabatta Bread
- English Muffin (no butter)
- Sliced Sourdough (no butter)
- Wrap
Heads Up! Some vegan websites state that the Homestyle Biscuits are vegan, but they are not. They do contain milk in both the U.S. and Canada, even when unbuttered.
Sauces
- Creamy BBQ Sauce
- Creamy Buffalo Sauce
- Spicy Habanero Sauce
- Steak Sauce
Heads Up! The Chipotle Sauce, Pesto Aioli, and Cilantro Lime Sauce at Tim Hortons do contain milk.
Proteins
- Bacon
- Canadian Bacon
- Eggs, Freshly Cracked
- Ham
- Plant-Based Impossible Sausage
- Roast Beef
- Sausage
Heads Up! The Crispy Chicken at Tim Hortons does contain milk.
Tim Horton’s Vegan Menu Guide
- All Dairy-Free Drinks as Listed Above
- Plain Bagels
- Blueberry Bagels
- Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
- Everything Bagels
- Pretzel Bagels (U.S. only)
- Sesame Seed Bagels
- English Muffins (no butter)
- Toast, Sliced Sourdough (no butter)
- Strawberry Jam
- Raspberry Jam
- Peanut Butter
- Avocado Toast (U.S. only)
- Hashbrown
- Maple Oatmeal (where available)
- Veggie Loaded Bowl (no habanero sauce)
- Veggie Loaded Wrap (no habanero sauce)
- Kettle Chips
- Potato Wedges
Heads Up! In Canada, the Soup Bun contains egg, in the U.S. it does not. But all of the soups at Tim Hortons are non-vegan.
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons has nearly 5000 locations globally, but the majority are in Canada. They have several hundred locations in the U.S. but have seen many closures in recent years. See the website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: www.timhortons.ca or www.timhortons.com (U.S.)
Thank you for this in depth list
This is a great article, thank you for including the vegan options along with the extensive dairy free list! My son has been asking what he can have from Tim’s and I am surprised at all of the coffee options for me 😅 I think we are ALL collectively holding out for vegan/dairy free donuts and cookies!!!
Response from Go Dairy Free
I hear you! I’ve been craving dairy-free donuts like crazy lately!
Very helpful!
Thank you so much for your hard work on this dairy free guide! One question: I haven’t found a creamy buffalo on the menu but they have creamy bbq – do you know if it is dairy free?
Response from Go Dairy Free
Yes, we confirmed that the Creamy BBQ Sauce is dairy-free by ingredients. It has been added to our guide above.
Asked if bowls contained dairy, told to look it up online
I had no internet avail. But found this ignorant
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