The Canadian chain’s outlet at next to Boldon’s Cineworld cinema opened its doors at 7am on Monday, October 18.
First customers in the walk-in and drive-thru queues received a year’s free supply of coffee to celebrate.
We were there to capture the grand opening on camera – check out our picture special.
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The Boldon branch of Tim Hortons opened on Monday, October 18. Did you go along early doors? Photo: JPIMedia

. Waiting patiently
Customers queued for hours before the store opened at 7am on Monday. Photo: Stu Norton



6. What a selection
Some of the doughnuts on offer - which one are you going for? Photo: Stu Norton

7. Cuppa, anyone?
From left, store opening manager David Robinson, area manager Vikas Kumar and store manager Amy Appleby. Photo: Stu Norton

8. Coffee lover
First drive-thru customer Craig Henderson receives a year of free coffee on opening day. Photo: Stu Norton