Coffee and bakery restaurant Tim Hortons held a soft opening at the first Texas location in Katy, restaurant officials announced Aug. 31.

Located at 21811 Clay Road, Katy, Tim Hortons held the soft opening Monday, Aug. 29, bringing to Texans its iced and hot coffee, donuts, and breakfast sandwiches.

“We’re thrilled to officially introduce Tim Hortons to Katy and Texas,” Tim Hortons U.S. President, Ekrem Ozer said in the announcement. “They say there’s nothing like Texan hospitality, so we’re excited to combine that with our Tim Hortons community values. And when you mix in the high-quality food and coffee we are known for, we feel Texans will feel right at home at Tims!”

Though the soft opening at Tim Hortons was Aug. 29, the location will officially celebrate its grand opening Sept. 9, giving the first 50 guests to arrive on opening day free iced and hot coffee for a year. Tim Hortons will also feature giveaways, prizes, food samples and an official ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Katy Chamber of Commerce, according to the announcement. 346-406-1450. www.timhortons.com