465295 Fri Nov 30 18:03:47 -0800 2007 98 22 Quebec (including Montreal) 0 3169618 Has anyone seen Tim Tams* at a Montreal Loblaws? Supposedly Loblaws is importing them specially now and they're showing up in Ontario - see http://www.chowhound.com/topics/438448 - but I just came back from the Loblaws on St-Jacques and alas they didn't have any. No one around to ask, either. thx. *incomparable Australian cookie - see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Tam Fri Nov 30 18:03:47 -0800 2007 66614 kpzoo 1 3169627 To be perfectly honest, the Loblaw's on St. Jacques isn't exactly the gold standard. I often find it dirty, unstocked and the staff sorely lacking in any knowledge of the products they carry. I find the one in Lasalle a tad better, but the best, alas for us NDGers is the one on Jean Talon (Love that store). I make the rounds of many grocery stores so I will keep my eyes open. You just made me smile with a fond fond memory of my trip to Oz. Fri Nov 30 18:09:03 -0800 2007 3169618 118582 maisonbistro 2 3169727 Ahh, the tim tam slam, what fine tradition. In the past, we have been able to find tim tams at Vielle Europe, they were not called tim tams, I think they went by "Arnotts". But my partner said he did not see them recently. You could try asking them if they still stock them. (it was the one on St. Laurent) Fri Nov 30 19:20:04 -0800 2007 3169627 89969 moh 3 3169808 Cool, thanks for the tip! I'm not often in that area, but when I run out of the Tim Tam supply my Aussie friend brought me back recently, I may have to make a trek. Fri Nov 30 20:19:30 -0800 2007 3169727 66614 kpzoo 2 3169740 Maisonbistro, what a pity! I thought having a Loblaws would be a step up for people in NDG who were saddled with the infamous "Moscow Provigo" of yore (in eastern NDG near Benny Farm before its redevelopment) where the many pensioners near there faced empty shelves and dubious sanitary conditions. Well, the "flagship" Loblaws at Jean-Talon and Parc certainly has its high points, but I've been a bit disappointed with some of the changes in it - scuttling their lovely plant section, with well-informed staff who took good care of their plants - for a lot of rather cruddy non-food goods (dishes and such). I don't eat cookies - rarey eat sweets except on very special occasions - but will keep an eye open for the Tim Tams. See those are nothing like the historic Anzac biscuit - a cookie sent to troops from Australia and New Zealand fighting very, very far from home, and hence that could remain yummy after a long sea voyage... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Tam That is really an example of food lore as significant social history. Fri Nov 30 19:27:36 -0800 2007 3169627 84119 lagatta 3 3169772 I feel I should introduce myself. I'm Barbara - charmed I'm sure. If you mean the provigo on Cavendish and Sherbrooke - which used to be a Steinberg's it has improved - but honestly, why would I shop at Provigo and Loblaws? There is nothing unique to them now as anything you can get at one, you can most probably get at the other (foodwise that is - don't get me started on clothes and furniture and appliances available at Loblaws - which have no place in a grocery store IMHO- haven't the Loblaws people heard/seen the commercials that make fun of them because of this??). I have to say the most improved store in the NDG area has to be the Cote St Luc IGA. I swear by their fish, the staff actually knows about the foods in the store, and there is very little staff turnover (this store also used to be a Steinberg's - actually come to think of it, they were all Steinbergs' at some point, unless they were a Dominion - now who remembers those!!!???). Don't get me started on the Loblaws on St. Jacques. For anyone who doubts me, go to the milk section and take a whiff and a look down, way way down. Yup, that's mold you'll see. Fri Nov 30 19:48:02 -0800 2007 3169740 118582 maisonbistro 3 3169821 > "Moscow Provigo" of yore (in eastern NDG near Benny Farm before its redevelopment) Ha. That's the notorious-to-me former Steinberg's where I squished my toe as a small child while going in the automatic out door and had to be taken to hospital. Ah... memories. ;-) As Barbara said, it's improved a lot since then. The formerly sad little Metro on Somerled (also once a Steinberg's - is that possible?!) is also quite improved after a reno a year or two ago. The one time I attempted to go to the Loblaws at Jean-Talon/Parc it was closed at 9:30 pm on a weekday - I was surprised, cause the one in NDG is open late every day. Fri Nov 30 20:28:19 -0800 2007 3169740 66614 kpzoo 3 3358179 Thank you lagatta for posting the wikipedia link for Tim Tams. It seems that Tim Tams are similar to something I used to love as a child and is now no longer available--- Ganong's Graham Sandwich. I'll now look for Tim Tams to satisfy my taste of nostalgia. Sat Feb 02 07:11:49 -0800 2008 3169740 156976 JadeMyst 2 3169814 Thanks for keeping your eyes out, Barbara. I agree the NDG Loblaws isn't great, but it's 2 minutes from my house and it was blizzarding out. ;-) What do you think of the one in St-Laurent? I used to go there before the NDG one opened. The thing about Loblaws/Provigo is that they have great private-label stuff, IMO (both No Name & President's Choice) - that's why I make a trip about once a month - otherwise, I do most of my shopping at Akhavan! Fri Nov 30 20:22:04 -0800 2007 3169627 66614 kpzoo 3 3170061 My name is cheryl, and I'm a President's Choice addict. As a former Prairie girl who suffered major Loblaws withdrawal after moving to Montreal in the late 1980's, I was delighted when they opened in Quebec, so I could get my PC fixes without driving to Ontario...but the stores have so badly deteriorated in Montreal, it's sad...The selection of goods (even their own brands) is spotty, and the stores vary wildly in what they stock. The St. Jacques store is the closest to me (unless you count the Provigo on Ste Catherine at Fort, and let's just not, okay?) and it is normally out of stock or doesn't even carry many items I try to buy on a regular basis - even after requests to the store manager. The one in Lasalle isn't bad, the one in Kirkland is a bit better, but still not great. The one at Parc and Jean Talon is acceptable, although it doesn't get the highest marks in the cleanliness department. The Provigo at Mount Royal and St Urbain is surprisingly well stocked and clean in comparison, although it's noticeably more expensive than Loblaws for some reason (same store, same products, different prices...go figure). I was in Ottawa last weekend, and went to a Loblaws there, and was able to buy all of the items on my list that I haven't been able to locate at any of the Montreal stores...and it was cleaner, and much better stocked (as the stores in Ontario tend to be), yet it was a smaller store than many of the Loblaws here. Can someone explain this to me, please? Fri Nov 30 23:42:37 -0800 2007 3169814 19331 cherylmtl 4 3170229 Hey, so I'm not the only prairie transplant who had to import President Choice products from outside Quebec! When we first moved here in 1991, we had friends from Winnipeg bring products whenever they visited, most notable a whole box of the Decadent chocolate chip cookies... I have slowly weaned myself off of this product line, as there are so many wonderful foodstuffs here in Montreal. But I agree that the Provigo at Mont Royal is well-stocked and clean, and when I do need my fix, I go there. I didn't realize it was more expensive, but its is worth the convenience (it's close to where I live), and the selection is acceptable. I just want to say that I love knowing there are a bunch of people out there who also travel to places outside of Montreal with the intent of bringing back food products. I can't remember the last trip I took that didn't involve bringing back food or drink products. Thanks for making me feel less odd!!! Sat Dec 01 06:10:26 -0800 2007 3170061 89969 moh 5 3170385 OMG- Travel = buying foodstuff.... is there any other way????? We should form a club. Sat Dec 01 07:47:58 -0800 2007 3170229 118582 maisonbistro 6 3170471 No kidding! 10th anniversary coming up, hubby is suggesting Chicago or New York, I suggested Burlington. "What's there to do there?", he asked. Uh... we can buy some bacon... On the subject of Loblaws, I was happy to see the Kirkland store now has Herdez Salsa. I used to buy a lot of PC products until I started reading ingredient lists more carefully. Now, I tend towards the PC Organics line, which has yummy honey, crackers and milk chocolate, and their chicken broth is the best prepared brand I've ever tasted. Sat Dec 01 08:35:01 -0800 2007 3170385 71579 Venusia 7 3170739 That bacon is definitely worth making Burlington a travel destination... Don't all people plan travel around food? That's certainly how we choose our vacation destinations. Personally, I find the idea of being stuck on a cruise ship or one of those all-inclusive resorts scary, because you're stuck eating whatever food they provide - it may be good, but you don't have a choice, and you're certainly not discovering the local goodies. Sat Dec 01 11:15:55 -0800 2007 3170471 19331 cherylmtl 5 3170740 No, you're supposed to have friends from Winnipeg bring Jeanne's cake - preferably banana - even if it isn't anywhere near as good as it used to be! Sat Dec 01 11:16:59 -0800 2007 3170229 19331 cherylmtl 6 3171258 Ah bacon, yes, I bought some really great bacon from Dakin's farm in Vermont, it is really tasty! And I'm sorry if I implied that we only got PC products from visiting Winnipeggers... Jeanne's cake.... it is classic. Next quest: Vinartarte! I may have to make it though, it is becoming rare. The thought of a travel = buying foodstuff club is appealing. Perhaps we should all meet at Cocoa locale sometime to discuss! (i suspect many of us make many cocoa locale trips!) I'm going to stop by sometime tomorrow. If we can't get Tim Tams at Loblaw's or at Vielle Europe, we should plan a travel trip to stock up. For example, I will have a chance to go to Ottawa soon, would be willing to truck back large quantities of Tim Tams! Sat Dec 01 15:41:40 -0800 2007 3170740 89969 moh 7 3171452 Also there is a thread for ordering Tim Tams: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/459415 The site we saw was aussieproducts.com, and from what we could see, they ship to Canada. So those of us craving timtams have options... Sat Dec 01 17:15:55 -0800 2007 3171258 89969 moh 4 3174520 I can't explain it but I can say that my Provigo (Cote Vertu/Decarie) rarely lets me down. It was renovated and expanded just last year, and they always have the newest President's Choice products available- I am also a PC addict. The ST. Laurent Loblaws is also a decent store, but my Provigo beats it by a mile. Mon Dec 03 05:45:15 -0800 2007 3170061 14157 C70 1 3170447 Clearly the food of choice to take to the tam-tam. Sat Dec 01 08:20:31 -0800 2007 3169618 10520 carswell 1 3179184 Update on the Tim Tam situation: Went to Vielle Europe. Did not see product on the shelf. Spoke to an uninterested employee, who did remember the product, and said in a non-committed fashion "we'll probably get them again, but not before Christmas". Not very promising. But if a bunch of people go in and request it , they might get the hint.... I'll check again in the new year. Went to Provigo on Mont Royal. No such product. Sooo... Might have to check out grocery stores in NYC and Ottawa, my next few trips. We may just have to order them after all. Tue Dec 04 13:11:48 -0800 2007 3169618 89969 moh 2 3179374 The Loblaws on St-Jacques (Cavendish) is perpetually lacking. I have made written complaints to management on several occasions regarding their disregard for removing clearly spoiled items from their produce section and understocking. I find that grocery shopping (regular, not gourmet) in MTL is very often a huge inconvenience. I can't even count the times I`ve come home empty-handed because of unavailablility or just plain gross offerings. Tue Dec 04 13:58:01 -0800 2007 3179184 122852 fel 3 3179983 Add your complaints to mine about the disgusting mess in the milk section - I'm surprised that so many people still go there. And heaven forbid you need to ask an employee where to find something.... you're looking for a what???????? Have I mentioned that I hate that store????? And in my line of work, I'm forever doing groceries. Tue Dec 04 17:20:36 -0800 2007 3179374 118582 maisonbistro 1 3357103 Ok, new update on Tim Tam situation: Went to Ottawa over the holidays. Went to a Loblaws in Ottawa, but was unable to locate any Tim Tams. Saw a post on the Ontario Board. They definitely have Tim Tams there, in the Greater Toronto Area, in Loblaws/Superstore. But they don't always have stock, and sometimes people have found them in the Kosher Products sections of the store (Yes, I don't know how that is). So if you are TO, you will be able to find them. I was recently able to find some in a Superstore in Winnipeg (yes, i have several boxes here in Montreal....I can feel your envy... hear my diabolical laughter....). So Loblaws/Superstore definitely should carry them here, but for whatever reason, they don't stock them. And it isn't a french language issue, because the boxes I bought are bilingual. I spoke to one of the guys at Vielle Europe. He said they have trouble getting them, as they are always backordered, but he said to check back at the beginning of February, and that they were definitely trying to stock them again (seems they sell out pretty quick). Unfortunately, I have been unable to head out to confirm whether they have it, as I have been laid out with a cold... Fri Feb 01 15:50:41 -0800 2008 3169618 89969 moh 2 3357491 Oh I am SO gonna have to find some. I once ordered a few boxes online from an Australian store that shipped to expats - the shipping cost made me want to faint. But oh it was so worth it. A chocolate tim tam suck with coffee is a beautiful thing. I've found the Arnotts biscuits in various locations and while they look the same, they're just not the real deal. Fri Feb 01 18:54:12 -0800 2008 3357103 105457 phedre 3 3357671 Please elaborate! How are the Arnott's biscuits different? I don't recall a big difference the one time I had Arnott's, but it has been a while. The boxes I have are labelled Tim Tams, not Arnott's... Fri Feb 01 20:09:32 -0800 2008 3357491 89969 moh 4 3358094 Have any of you checked the big Loblaws at 2925 Rachel E.? I'd have thought that one was more of a "flagship" than the Jean-Talon one and there might be hope for the elusive cookies there. Sat Feb 02 06:02:59 -0800 2008 3357671 11969 Plateaumaman 5 3358155 what an excellent suggestion! i remember biking past that Loblaw's many times in the summer and thinking, that is one big superstore! Summer does seem very far away (looking out at the snowpile that once was the family car and sighing heavily)... Don't forget to look in the Kosher section! Sat Feb 02 06:52:35 -0800 2008 3358094 89969 moh 6 3358535 Hmm.. I'm wandering down towards Rachel on an errand today. Perhaps I'll pop in! It's a bit out of my way, but it's worth it in the name of Tim Tams! Sat Feb 02 10:05:09 -0800 2008 3358155 105457 phedre 7 3359300 Alas, the Loblaws on Rachel let us down - not a tim tam to be found. I did pick up a few oddities, including anise flavoured organic toothpaste and PC organic digestive biscuits. The location itself is bizarre, tons of brick facades held up by beams with nothing behind them, brand new buildings interspersed with dilapidated grafittied areas. The store itself is clean, bright, and huge with a lot of PC products (I know you addicts will enjoy that), including pacific smoked salmon. The produce section looks decent and well maintained, though I didn't investigate fully. On my way out, I stopped into the SAQ which is set apart in a tiny building. The selection is mediocre, but sufficient if you're in the area and want a bottle for something. Oh, if you're metroing it, stm.info LIES like a cheap rug. I took the 97 from Mont Royal metro and got off at d'Iberville as instructed, only to watch the bus as it travelled several more blocks and stopped directly across from the Loblaws! There's a return stop in the same area too. I doubt I'll go out of my way to visit again, but it was kind of neat to see. Sat Feb 02 15:01:25 -0800 2008 3358535 105457 phedre 4 3358534 These were sold at a Pharmaprix in Lasalle of all places, and labelled Arnott's. They just didn't have the same caramel edge to the chocolate, in my opinion! They were good, no doubt, just not the same. Sat Feb 02 10:04:29 -0800 2008 3357671 105457 phedre 5 3359319 I am in Regina, Sask. at the moment. Saw the real thing at Superstore/Loblaws/Extra Foods here, I've never tried them. I will be returning to Montreal mid to late Feb., I could bring some along, any requests? Sat Feb 02 15:08:36 -0800 2008 3358534 15144 eatwell 6 3359377 ... you're about to be swamped. Hell yeah! I'd take a few boxes! The chocolate and/or the caramel are my favourites. I highly suggest buying a box of the chocolate ones for yourself and trying the tim tam slam. It's worth the risk of chocolate covered clothing! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Tam_Slam Oh yes, email. phedre [at] gmail{dot}com :) Sat Feb 02 15:33:31 -0800 2008 3359319 105457 phedre 6 3359471 ME me me me me me chefbarbara@maisonbistro.com A few boxes would be great, whichever ones they have - not fussy at all. Sat Feb 02 16:10:14 -0800 2008 3359319 118582 maisonbistro 7 3359628 Well, this should be fun! I will go back to Superstore in the next day or two and see exactly what they have. I'll report back! Hopefully Air Canada won't confiscate them when I fly back! Sat Feb 02 17:10:28 -0800 2008 3359471 15144 eatwell 8 3359657 Can't wait!!! You tell those Air Canada people to get their own Tim Tams or they'll learn the real meaning of Tim Tam slam!~ LOL Thank you ever so much for offering. Sat Feb 02 17:21:43 -0800 2008 3359628 118582 maisonbistro 9 3360530 I'll do that! I will send you an email when I have more details. Sun Feb 03 05:18:48 -0800 2008 3359657 15144 eatwell 10 3362098 Could you give me an e-mail address that I can contact you to make the request for the Tim Tams? Sun Feb 03 17:43:15 -0800 2008 3360530 11610 BLM 11 3363243 nadine_griff@yahoo.com I will be going out tomorrow in search of Tim Tams! I went to the Extra(Loblaws) Foods nearby yesterday and they were sold out! It's frustrating that the phone numbers of SuperStore, Loblaws/Extra Foods are not listed!..grrrr Mon Feb 04 08:44:29 -0800 2008 3362098 15144 eatwell 12 3363320 You are a kind and gentle chowhound! Good luck in your quest. Now the real questions is: How come they are not selling these in Quebec???? I love this province (hey, I chose to live here, I'm originally from out of province), but sometimes this distinct society thing gets a bit stale... Mon Feb 04 09:04:44 -0800 2008 3363243 89969 moh 13 3363394 There are a lot of things they don't sell in Quebec, grocery-wise, which I don't think have anything to do with language, but with distribution. For instance (and how can you tell I have an 11-year-old son?) flavour blasted Goldfish and Pillsbury pizza pockets - you can find them anywhere in Ontario, but very very rarely here (and only at Wal Mart, which is a place I try to avoid at all costs). I'm sure there are many other items - even certain President's Choice products are readily available in other provinces, but not easily found here - their stem ginger cookies for example. Mon Feb 04 09:29:43 -0800 2008 3363320 19331 cherylmtl 14 3364289 If it is any comfort, my familly in Toronto will scour their city for their Premiere Moisson bread (there are a couple loaves available at a Dominion store in Little Italy). That's when they've run out of bread they've carted back along the 401 themselves, along with dozens of bagels for themselves and friends, never mind cheeses, quark and all kinds of other products. Works both ways, I think. Mon Feb 04 13:14:39 -0800 2008 3363394 11969 Plateaumaman 12 3535773 Did you get people their Tim Tams, who contacted you by e-mail? I haven't heard from you in over a month(you were suppose to get back to me on it). I sent you a e-mail almost a week ago. I don't know what happened. Thu Mar 27 23:19:54 -0700 2008 3363243 11610 BLM 1 3603248 In case anyone is still searching... they've had them at Hogg Hardware on Sherbrooke St. recently, but I became addicted and think I bought their last box a couple of days ago. They'll probably get them again as they were obviously flying off the shelf! Thu Apr 17 07:12:29 -0700 2008 3169618 184372 miss latte 2 3603351 Thanks Miss Latte!!!! So very kind of you to share! If we can convince them that it is a good seller, then we can hopefully keep a ready source! (so good to do a TIm-Tam slam with Caffe in Gamba coffee - leaves you buzzing for hours...) Thu Apr 17 07:40:06 -0700 2008 3603248 89969 moh 1 3862899 Finally! Tim Tams spotted and purchased at a Montreal Loblaws (St-Jacques & Cavendish). $2.49 per pack, with bilingual packaging marked Arnott's Tim Tams, imported for Loblaws. Located in the cookie aisle, near the other imported cookies - Lu, scottish shortbread, etc. Hurrah! Let the Montreal Tim-Tam lovers rejoice! Sat Jul 12 14:01:04 -0700 2008 3169618 66614 kpzoo 2 3862987 About time! Sat Jul 12 14:45:27 -0700 2008 3862899 89969 moh 3 3864629 also saw them this morning at the Lobaws on Rachel East Sun Jul 13 10:57:52 -0700 2008 3862987 95193 isa1 4 3991354 found them at the Loblaws in Kirkland as well...Originals for 2.99 Wed Aug 27 10:39:39 -0700 2008 3864629 222006 adj8 1 4295004 Strangely enough, I got some Tim Tams the other day at, of all places, Deco Decouverte (Marche Central location)! Buying food at places like that (and Winners - bleah) is something I normally avoid, but having read about Tim Tams here last year, I had to give them a try when I saw them. They were the caramel flavour and were well within the expiry date! And they were pretty tasty. Not sure if this is something that they stock regularly or if they have them at other locations. Sun Jan 04 11:58:48 -0800 2009 3169618 160768 stak 2 4295182 Yep, I also got some of the caramel Tim Tams at the Déco-Découverte at Fairview before Xmas, and was shocked to see them there as well! The only bad thing was they were amazingly expensive - $4.49 + tax, as opposed to $2.99 for the "original" flavour that Loblaws is importing. If I'd known the price beforehand I probably wouldn't have bought them, but there was no price on display, and they were by the cash - total impulse buy and I was using up part of a gift certificate. But it was a nice treat/splurge. Now if only I could find the "latte" Tim Tams flavour somewhere in Mtl... that one was my absolute fave. Like a Coffee Crisp on steroids. Sun Jan 04 13:12:10 -0800 2009 4295004 66614 kpzoo 3 4824389 not a tim tam, but you might enjoy these. we did, big time. http://www.leclerc.ca/en/products.php?cat=cookies&type=celebration&id_product=10 Thu Jul 02 09:09:46 -0700 2009 4295182 14157 C70 4 4824658 Thanks a lot! I'll have to look for those. Thu Jul 02 10:22:07 -0700 2009 4824389 66614 kpzoo 1 4493054 Any updates? Can they still be found at Deco Decouverte or has anyone recently discovered some at Loblaws? I'd love to try a Tim Tam someday and I don't want to have to order them! Tue Mar 10 19:51:38 -0700 2009 3169618 273446 Merlu 2 4493084 They always seem to be available at the Loblaws (original flavour) on St-Jacques in NDG. Haven't been to Déco Découverte in a while so no idea if they still have them. Tue Mar 10 20:02:00 -0700 2009 4493054 66614 kpzoo 3 4494432 They were available at the Loblaws on St Jacques this morning. Wed Mar 11 10:07:25 -0700 2009 4493084 259263 bigfellow 2 4527882 Saw the caramel ones today at the Loblaws at Parc & Jean-Talon for 2.99 Sun Mar 22 14:12:40 -0700 2009 4493054 160768 stak 1 4497275 What? Where are they, then? I went there yesterday and couldn't find them. Thu Mar 12 07:09:39 -0700 2009 3169618 273446 Merlu 2 4498165 They're in the area with the other imported cookies like Lu, Scottish shortbread, etc. Sometimes they're out of stock. If you don't see them next time, I'd ask - there are so many cookies sometimes it's hard to spot anything specific. Thu Mar 12 11:04:38 -0700 2009 4497275 66614 kpzoo 3 4500833 Just came back from Loblaw's St. Jacques and there was nary a box to be found. I scoured the entire cookie aisle (I hope you appreciate the effort - I am on a diet you see, and seeing the Italian flaky cookies, and shortbreads and heck even a damn oreo - is hard, very very hard). Fri Mar 13 06:48:22 -0700 2009 4498165 118582 maisonbistro 4 4500910 I picked up 2 packages and there were 3 or 4 left. Fri Mar 13 07:10:49 -0700 2009 4500833 259263 bigfellow 5 4501185 I went there again yesterday afternoon and couldn't find a single package. I scoured the entire cookie aisle too (many times!) AND the entire kosher aisle on top of asking 4 different employees about them. I was quite disappointed! But they might also be hiding in some kind of vortex that can only be seen by a few lucky people.... and I'm not one of them! Fri Mar 13 08:31:53 -0700 2009 4500910 273446 Merlu 6 4502315 Too bad! Loblaws is notorious for slow restocking, so I'm not surprised. Just check back next time you go to a Loblaws & hopefully you'll get lucky. Fri Mar 13 13:27:37 -0700 2009 4501185 66614 kpzoo 7 4510438 I found original flavor Tim Tams @ Maxi on Marcel-Laurin (Ville St-Laurent). Just what I needed - another sweets addiction! Very very tasty! Mon Mar 16 14:38:20 -0700 2009 4502315 255063 anita514 6 4607113 Same me last night at the St. Jacques location. I also asked about 4 different employees, including the person responsible for the cookie section(they all never heard of Tim Tams). I did find the Kosher Coke however. Sat Apr 18 11:53:03 -0700 2009 4501185 11610 BLM 1 4529742 I just got a pack of the original flavor at Provigo on Lucerne. No other flavors were available though. Mon Mar 23 09:08:21 -0700 2009 3169618 167296 devilishlyj 1 4573370 I found them at Loblaws on Jean Talon and Parc. They are originals and cost $2.99, I went there today and even though I bought 6 packages, there were still plenty left on the shelf Mon Apr 06 18:22:36 -0700 2009 3169618 280663 gmmtl 2 4579552 Thank you. I got some this morning. Wed Apr 08 16:21:44 -0700 2009 4573370 259263 bigfellow 3 4580148 saw originals at the Provigo in front of Cote-Vertu metro Wed Apr 08 20:18:23 -0700 2009 4579552 255063 anita514 4 4607216 There are some at The Bay, downtown location. Originals or caramel Sat Apr 18 12:51:56 -0700 2009 4580148 95193 isa1 5 4806931 They have Tim Tams at following IGA : http://iga.net/joindre.magasins.popup.php?lang=en&no=265 They have Original,Dark and Chewy Caramel Thu Jun 25 18:00:57 -0700 2009 4607216 208904 satana_666 6 4806936 IGA - now that's interesting! Thanks for the report. Question: do they have the original Australian packaging? On Loblaws' version it says "imported for Loblaws." Thu Jun 25 18:03:25 -0700 2009 4806931 66614 kpzoo 7 4809402 I don't recall anywhere on the package stating imported for "XXXX" Its the same packaging as on the website. This looks interesting : http://www.arnotts.com.au/recipes/tim-tam-chewy-caramel-explosion.aspx?minisite=849 Fri Jun 26 14:37:47 -0700 2009 4806936 208904 satana_666 8 4809431 Mmm - that does look good. Now if only I could find the coffee-flavoured Tim Tams - those are the ones I miss the most. I wonder if other IGAs carry TTs as well? One last question - do you remember how much they were? Thanks again! Fri Jun 26 14:47:38 -0700 2009 4809402 66614 kpzoo 9 4820728 I'm pretty sure they were $3.99 If you go to that IGA, from the entrance go straight to fridge section where the juices are. There is a island fridge there and that where they have them. Wed Jul 01 07:06:08 -0700 2009 4809431 208904 satana_666 10 4820750 Thanks. I'm nowhere near that particular IGA, but I may check one in my 'hood and see if they have them. Wed Jul 01 07:14:59 -0700 2009 4820728 66614 kpzoo 11 4824260 I have an Aussie friend that orders all his vegemite, tim tams and other Aussie faves from www.greataussiefood.com.au He says it's a great service... just in case grocery stores in your area are not fullfilling your cravings! Thu Jul 02 08:31:23 -0700 2009 4820750 1089865 nanbread 6 4828192 After reading all this frenzy abt these cookies, I was eager to taste them and I specifically went to the IGA at the Cote St. Luc Shopping Centre tonite to see if they had them, and indeed they did - the Original, Dark and Chewy Caramel as indicated by santana_666. They were I believe $3.99/pkg. I purchased the dark and chewy carmel - I shall keep you posted on my humble opinion of them Fri Jul 03 17:47:13 -0700 2009 4806931 1090699 foodie freak 7 4838888 The Loblaws in Kirkland has them as well. Wed Jul 08 06:11:01 -0700 2009 4828192 208904 satana_666 8 4839003 True, Kirkland does have them, but only the original flavor. Any place on the WI carry the others? Wed Jul 08 06:46:39 -0700 2009 4838888 29305 Andria 9 4841590 Yesterday they had all three...classic, dark and chewy caramel. Wed Jul 08 18:41:46 -0700 2009 4839003 208904 satana_666 10 4844078 In Kirkland? I was there two days ago and only saw the original flavor... went back today, and once again only the originals were on the shelf. Either a) you cleaned them out before I got there... both times, b) they are located somewhere other than the cookie aisle, or c) you're just teasing me. Thu Jul 09 14:00:05 -0700 2009 4841590 29305 Andria 11 4847327 I didn't see them on a shelf....It was on a display stand on the side where the cash registers are (next to an aisle). It was the display that caught my eye which reminded me to purchase more due to I had polished them off. Fri Jul 10 13:48:23 -0700 2009 4844078 208904 satana_666 12 4909957 I went back again yesterday... scoured the place... even asked. They looked at me like I was nuts... didn't even know what Tim Tams are! So here's what we'll do: say I walk in the front door of the Kirkland Loblaws... I walk past the fist section of fruit and turn righ by the check-out lines... You lead me from here. I really want Tim Tams for the Tam Tams next week! Sat Aug 01 20:41:02 -0700 2009 4847327 29305 Andria 13 4920956 @#@# me !!! I think I may have misled you....I normally don't shop in that area. They are at the IGA on St Jean, the location next to the Pharmaprix.( I believe the is Home Depot nearby as well). You walk in, turn left....there is big Tim Tams display next to the aisles. Wed Aug 05 16:05:15 -0700 2009 4909957 208904 satana_666 14 4921472 Yes! I did get some there just this past Sunday. $3.99 a box... yup the most expensive grocery store around. I tried the dark & caramel as well... still like the originals best. Wed Aug 05 19:40:35 -0700 2009 4920956 29305 Andria 15 4921520 If anyone sees the "latte" flavour around, please report it here. That was my fave flav in Oz but I haven't seen it here. Wed Aug 05 19:56:11 -0700 2009 4921472 66614 kpzoo 15 5053824 An acquaintance of mine just brought in a box of créme caramel flavor Tim Tams... Originals are still in the lead when it comes to flavor. That strip of caramel just doesn't work with the slam. Wed Sep 23 18:42:19 -0700 2009 4921472 29305 Andria 6 4891805 I just picked up a box of Originals at the IGA on Dagenais in Fabreville @ $3.99 Sun Jul 26 12:02:58 -0700 2009 4806931 120629 silvertint 7 4891856 Nice that TimTams are no lonber a Loblaws exclusive in Mtl, but how does IGA get away with charging $1 more per pack than Loblaws? Sun Jul 26 12:38:30 -0700 2009 4891805 66614 kpzoo 8 4891938 Pretty easily. Nobody checks what they pay for consumables. They just toss them in there baskets and head for the cash. For example, recently Pharmaprix raised all their prices 15% to 20% across the board, and AFAIK no one has made a stink about it. Sun Jul 26 13:20:00 -0700 2009 4891856 18488 SnackHappy 9 4891963 > Nobody checks what they pay for consumables. I do. I can't be alone, especially with people watching their wallets more these days, no? > Pharmaprix raised all their prices 15% to 20% across the board I noticed the price of their store-brand organic chicken stock has gone up a lot - now I only try to buy it on sale, as I do with most drugstore products. Sun Jul 26 13:35:07 -0700 2009 4891938 66614 kpzoo 10 4892461 I do too. Doesn't mean I won't buy something, but I still take note of the price. As for Pharmaprix, I try to avoid shopping there if I can - most of what I would buy there is cheaper at Loblaw's, or I get it at Costco. Sun Jul 26 17:49:52 -0700 2009 4891963 19331 cherylmtl 1 4841659 I saw the 3 flavors available at Metro on Van Horne near Wilderton Ave. Wed Jul 08 19:11:27 -0700 2009 3169618 248822 pinalafina 1 4869223 I just saw them today, July 17th Friday in the Provigo at Sherbrooke & Cavendish. They were on the top shelf in the cookie aisle. Previously, I had bought them at the Loblaw's down the street at St-Jacques & Cavendish. Fri Jul 17 22:08:52 -0700 2009 3169618 156976 JadeMyst 1 4910100 I buy them at the Maxi near the plaza cote des neiges. Sat Aug 01 23:16:47 -0700 2009 3169618 146613 Evilbanana11 2 4923703 Do they have all the flavors or only original? Thu Aug 06 14:00:33 -0700 2009 4910100 167296 devilishlyj 3 4923782 Last time I went they only had the original. I've tried that one and the caramel one, is the mocha tim tam any good? Thu Aug 06 14:20:26 -0700 2009 4923703 146613 Evilbanana11 1 4928948 Saw Tim Tams at Beaconsfield Metro this afternoon. Originals, I believe for 3.39$ Sat Aug 08 13:03:48 -0700 2009 3169618 1098926 cookiequeen2 1 4948098 Found the original and caramel version at the Loblaws in T.M.R / V.S.L for $2.99 each. Fri Aug 14 21:49:57 -0700 2009 3169618 219578 keelo