The definitive ranking of the best Timbits—but would your kid agree?

This unadorned Timbit didn’t have too many fans, and most thought it was the most boring of the bunch. “It tastes like bread.” — Diana Duong, assistant editor. (A different staffer, however, praised old fashion plain’s texture and quaint simplicity.)

Not even a coating of literal sugar could make this Timbit stand out.

This is a chocolate Timbit covered in icing sugar. It’s hard to find, it looks pretty—and it tastes meh.

Many instinctively reach for this Timbit because, chocolate. If you end up disappointed, you’re not alone—sadly, this dough ball isn’t all that chocolatey. “It’s dry.” — James Resendes, video editor. (Other staffers disagree and say that chocolate is always a winner in their book.)

Out of the old fashion trio, the old fashion glazed came out on top. “It’s sweet and just right.” — Carolyn Chua, senior associate food editor.

No one had strong opinions about this yeasty ball. If you blindly grab this Timbit from the box, you won’t be disappointed—but you probably won’t be rewarded with an explosion of flavour, either.

With the popularity of rainbows, sprinkles and funfetti, this is probably the trendiest Timbit of the bunch. “It might be cloyingly sweet, but I still love it.” — Amy Grief, associate food editor.

This powdery, fruit-filled Timbit is like a little flavour bomb. Filled Timbits are a nostalgic treat and kids love them.

The apple fritter is a perfect fall treat, but really, it’s delicious any time of year. This apple and cinnamon-flecked Timbit is also covered in a thick, sugary glaze, making it a perennial favourite.

The light and airy honey cruller was a contentious little doughnut. Some called it soggy, but others loved its fluffiness. “It felt the most fancy and sugary and melt-in-your-mouth.” — Sue Riedl, editorial director, food.

This hard-to-find Timbit is pretty much a miniature Boston cream doughnut. Chatelaine staffers appreciated its novelty—and loved its rich chocolate glaze. “[It] tastes like a dessert in Timbit form.” — Alexandra Gater, home editor.

And the winner is … sour cream glazed! This cake-style Timbit came out on top because it’s undoubtedly the best of the bunch, no questions asked. If you’re looking for a small indulgence on the road, mid-afternoon or anytime at night (thank you 24-hour Tims!), this is the Timbit to go for. “It was the most flavourful with a sweet tang.” — Gillian Grace, senior managing editor, digital.TI

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