What’s Gluten-Free at Tim Hortons? (Spoiler: Not Much)

If you're gluten-free and craving a quick coffee or snack from Tim Hortons, we’ve got good news and bad news.

The good news? There are a few things you can order that technically don’t contain gluten.

The bad news? Cross-contamination is basically unavoidable, and most baked goods and hot food items are off-limits if you’re seriously sensitive or celiac.

Here’s a full breakdown of what’s gluten-free at Tim Hortons—and how to order safely (or at least cautiously).

⚠️ First Things First: Tim Hortons and Cross-Contamination

Tim Hortons does not guarantee any of its products are gluten-free. Even if an item doesn’t contain wheat, it may come into contact with gluten-containing ingredients during preparation.

So if you have celiac disease or a severe gluten allergy, Tims might not be the safest option. For those with gluten intolerance or a low-gluten lifestyle, some careful choices are possible.

✅ Gluten-Free Drinks at Tim Hortons

Most drinks at Tim Hortons are gluten-free, as long as you avoid toppings or mix-ins that contain gluten.

Safe Bets:

Black coffee
Brewed coffee with cream or milk
Espresso shots
Americano
Hot and iced tea (plain)
Iced coffee (ask for no base to avoid added flavorings)
Specialty drinks without cookie crumbs or oat-based toppings

Watch Out For:

Iced Capps with cookie crumble or oat toppings
Flavored syrups with questionable ingredients

🧊 Are Iced Capps Gluten-Free?

The base of an Iced Capp is likely gluten-free—but again, Tim Hortons makes no guarantees. And once you add whipped cream, cookie crumbs, or specialty toppings, it’s game over.

Verdict: Avoid unless you’re not highly sensitive.

🍳 Gluten-Free(ish) Food Options

Here’s where it gets tricky. Most sandwiches, bagels, wraps, and donuts are off the table. But there are a few low-gluten or gluten-free-friendly items to consider:

1. Omelette Bites

Bacon & Cheese or Spinach & Egg White
No gluten ingredients listed, but made on shared equipment

2. Hash Browns

No gluten-containing ingredients, but risk of fryer cross-contact

3. Side Bacon, Sausage, or Ham

Typically gluten-free by ingredients, but prepared on shared grills

4. Cheese Slices or Snack Packs

Usually gluten-free, safe if pre-packaged

Important: Always ask if items are prepped separately or come pre-packaged. Shared prep spaces = risk.

🥣 What About Oatmeal?

Tim Hortons oatmeal is not certified gluten-free. Unless oats are specifically labeled gluten-free, they can be contaminated during processing.

Verdict: Best avoided if you're celiac or very sensitive.

🍩 What to Avoid Entirely

If you’re gluten-free, steer clear of these items entirely:

All baked goods (muffins, donuts, croissants, cookies, etc.)
All bagels and bread-based items
All wraps, sandwiches, and breakfast buns
All soups and chili (contain wheat or thickening agents)

🧠 Tims Isn’t Celiac-Friendly—but You Can Make It Work

Tim Hortons isn’t a gluten-free paradise, and they’re very upfront about the cross-contamination risk. That said, if you’re managing a gluten intolerance (not a severe allergy), you can probably get by with: