Coffee lovers have awoken to a major change in downtown Toronto.
Located at the bottom of the Exchange Tower at King and York streets, the first “innovation café” by Tim Hortons opened on Thursday morning.
Donuts reading "congratulations" are seen as Tim Hortons opens its new "innovation café." (CTV News Toronto)
Shortly after opening, at around 9 a.m., a massive lineup had filled the concourse.
People are seen lining up as Tim Hortons opens its first "innovation café." (CTV News Toronto)
The concept for the flagship location was meant to merge Canada’s favourite things, coffee and hockey, head of global design for Tim Hortons Brian Noviski said during the opening.
IN PHOTOS: Take a look inside Tim Hortons' new 'innovation café' in downtown Toronto
“I think we started with a blank page in October of last year,” he said. “Everything you see in this restaurant is inspired by hockey.”
“Everywhere you go there are touch points of hockey. “
The new restaurant is close to home with the company’s Toronto head office located above.
