Tim Hortons and Histamine

At Tim Hortons, the low-histamine picks are almost all drinks, mostly the plain coffees and iced coffees plus some of the lattes, so the simpler and less flavored the drink, the better. The menu skews high overall, with 116 of 200 items rated high and only 26 rated low.

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Common questions about Tim Hortons

Are the coffees at Tim Hortons low histamine?

Many of the plain coffees are rated low, including Original Blend Coffee, Dark Roast Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Cold Brew, and Nitro Cold Brew. Several iced coffees and lattes are also on the low list. The coffee bar is where most of the 29 low items are found.

Can I eat the food at Tim Hortons if I have histamine intolerance?

The food side runs high, with only the Hashbrown and Kettle Chips rated low. Many pastries and breakfast items land in the moderate or high range, partly because buttermilk and cocoa powder push a large number of items to high.

Why are so many Tim Hortons items rated high?

Of 200 items, 116 are rated high. Ingredients like buttermilk, cocoa powder, and lemon juice each push around 20 items up, with soy products, dark chocolate, and strawberries adding more.

Is there a low-histamine drink besides coffee at Tim Hortons?

Yes. The Bottled Apple Juice and the Sweetened Brewed Iced Tea are both rated low. Matcha Latte and Iced Matcha Protein Latte are also on the low list if you want something without regular coffee.