# Mix-and-Match Dinner Meals Tim Hortons' $8.99 Dinner Deal is Available After 5PM for a Short Time By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/899-dinner-deal References: [finance.yahoo](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/time-dinner-tims-limited-time-100000107.html)  At a time when prices are rising, people are feeling the crunch and turning to [value meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkings-meal-deal) to stretch their budgets, Tim Hortons unveiled a limited-time $8.99 Dinner Deal after 5PM. This customizable summer meal deal unlocks access to a main, a side and a beverage, serving up plenty of options to satisfy the whole household. At participating restaurants in Canada until August 17th, Tim Hortons customers can [mix and match](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-7-trio) favorites like the new Supreme Stack sandwich, [any Flatbread Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-ros-flatbread-pizza) or any Loaded Wrap with classic sides like Garlic Bread, Classic Donut, Four Classic Timbits, and a tea, cold brew, or a hot or iced coffee. These are just some of the options available with the new $8.99 Dinner Deals after 5PM, with upgrades available for an additional charge to perfectly dial in preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 45% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Dining Experiences:** Consumers are favoring meal options that allow them to tailor their dining experiences, creating opportunities for businesses to innovate in personalization services. - **Value-oriented Meal Solutions:** Rising food prices are driving demand for affordable dining options that prioritize value, opening avenues for companies to develop budget-friendly meal offerings. - **Limited-time Promotions:** Short-term, exclusive deals are capturing consumer attention, encouraging brands to experiment with limited-time offerings to boost foot traffic and sales. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Casual dining establishments are reimagining their menu strategies to offer flexible and affordable meal options for budget-conscious customers. - **Food Service Technology:** Technology providers in the food industry have a chance to enhance their offerings by developing tools that facilitate customization and streamline ordering processes for value-focused meals. - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage sector is seeing potential growth in pairing drink options with cost-effective meal deals, expanding consumer choice with creative bundling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Breakfast Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-bundle.md) - [Baked Coffee Shop Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-pizza.md) - [Hearty Meaty Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-stack-sandwich.md) - [Value-Focused Seasonal QSR Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combo-menu.md) - [Loyalty-Based Pastry Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timbits-days.md) - [Savory Coffee Shop Flatbreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-flatbread-pizzas.md) - [Value-Driven Customizable Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mix-match.md) - [Value-Focused Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timselects-breakfast-menu.md) - [Happy Hour Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-3.md)