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Dark Horse Espresso Bar

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    Japhet B.
    "The butter tarts and brownies are the best in the city!"(11 Tips)
    Rachel S.
    "Great atmosphere and the French press coffee is delish."(8 Tips)
    Arthur C.
    "great idea with communal tables"(4 Tips)
    Jonathan A.
    "awesome espressos, and they are always doubles!"(52 Tips)
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  • Giota V.
    Giota VarelaJuly 14, 2013
    Such a cute cafe! I loved the artwork and the music playing and the staff seemed really friendly. Oh and that iced mocha I got was just perfect for a hot summer day :)
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  • Carlos S.heart icon on user image
    Carlos SpicyWSeptember 16, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    One of my favourite coffee shops in Toronto. Love the decor and always a great atmosphere. The iced chai latte is great here!
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    Işın ÜnlüMay 19, 2015
    One of best cafes in Toronto! If you wanna work or study here, dont try :) cuz it's too loud! But good design, good location and best coffee in the city!
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  • Dan B.
    Dan BrownAugust 11, 2014
    One of the best cafes s in the Kensington/Chinatown/Spadina area. Great selection of lunches and coffees. Take a spot on the mezzanine floor if you want some quiet - it gets... *yelling* REALLY LOUD!
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  • Luke A.
    Luke AlbertMay 22, 2013
    Almond lattés that are usually pretty close to perfection, and usually some great vegan treat. I find their espresso sweet - think delicious molasses. Beautiful atmosphere.
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  • Franz V.heart icon on user image
    Franz VitulliSeptember 23, 2016
    Great coffee and very nice decor. So much space to hang out with your friends or to use your laptop at the communal tables.
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  • Mário L.
    Mário LapošMay 31, 2016
    Gotta appreciate the staff, lots of natural light and work-friendly http://torontoism.com/toronto-news/2016/05/work-from-coffee-shops-toronto
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  • Laurie T.
    Laurie TaniguchiSeptember 25, 2011
    Great space! I was here for a wedding - great venue for a party. Jasmine tea is great. Tea comes loose leaf and in french press - and I'm noticing that coffee drinkers get individual french press.
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  • prima f.heart icon on user image
    prima filiMarch 20, 2016
    Good vibe, nice decor, the roll I had was a bit stiff but the flat white was quite good. A cool place to sit and do stuff. Communal tables though.
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  • Diogo N.
    Diogo NoronhaMay 25, 2014
    The espresso is one of the best in town (of not the best), and make sure to try their muffins! It's not a work friendly environment, though.
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  • Ian L.heart icon on user image
    Ian LeungNovember 5, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    After all these years, this deep dark latte is still my favourite in Toronto.
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  • Lou L.heart icon on user image
    Lou LouApril 9, 2017
    Great string cappuccino and espresso. Nice service too.
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  • Lena C.
    Lena CipolloneMay 6, 2014
    All of the drinks are amazing especially the cappuccinos!! One of the best made in the city. Baked goods are nomilious :)
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  • Arthur C.
    Arthur ChaykaJuly 20, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Friendly staff, chill beats, great idea with communal tables, but this lofty space feels more like an upscale jeans outlet than a coffeehouse. Too noisy and starbuckslike ordinary.
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  • Jason Q.
    Jason QuintalJune 3, 2016
    Maybe the best looking cafe in the city. They make those lattes with designs drawn on top. Nice touch.
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  • Elle M.
    Elle McFearsinDecember 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    My favourite coffee place in TO. Grab a mocha, sit at the communal table and people watch.
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  • Deborah P.heart icon on user image
    Deborah PuiggaliMay 19, 2016
    Perfect for a morning time. Nice coffee and bakery 👌🏻
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  • Ncedile M.heart icon on user image
    Ncedile MankahlaFebruary 2, 2020
    Lovely staff, balanced coffee. And good ambiance music. Lovely place to work.
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  • Vivian L.
    Vivian LamAugust 30, 2014
    My top pick for flat white! Better than rabbit hole in asia and any other vancouver flat whites!
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  • Rachel B.heart icon on user image
    Rachel BOctober 6, 2016
    Great place to meet innovative people who are coming and going from the centre for social innovation (CSI)
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  • Marvinheart icon on user image
    MarvinOctober 5, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Great space to have a conversation with someone; not so great space if you plan on camping out with a laptop. Go elsewhere for that.
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  • Find a Coffice
    Find a CofficeJune 24, 2013
    Great place, always full of laptops and people plugging away. Oh yeah great coffee too. Get the Iced Americano. (via @elatlboy) Read more
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  • Tatjanaheart icon on user image
    TatjanaOctober 25, 2016
    Great cafe because of location, decor and coffee. Not so great because of half awake staff, unreliable free wifi and loud music.
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  • Nauman N.heart icon on user image
    Nauman NoorJanuary 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Decent coffee and sandwiches. Service can feel overwhelmed during peak times
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  • Japhet B.
    Japhet BowerOctober 19, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    The butter tarts and brownies are the best in the city! Grab a cappuccino while you're at it, sit down at the big table and spend all afternoon reading the papers. You might even make a new friend.
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  • Judy H.heart icon on user image
    Judy HarrisonAugust 23, 2018
    Delicious ham and cheese croissant . Above average tasting latte. Nice presentation...
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  • Brandon D.heart icon on user image
    Brandon DonnellyOctober 26, 2014
    Nice big tables and a great space
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  • Luke A.heart icon on user image
    Luke AndrewsJanuary 27, 2013
    You could go to any Dark Horse, but you might as well go to the nicest, grandest one. Reliably great coffee.
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  • King Blue Condos
    King Blue CondosSeptember 18, 2012
    @darkhorsecafe - wi-fi & a more cozy, hip, stylish feel caffeine fix. @MaddestRedGirl loves her coffee! Read more
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  • K M.heart icon on user image
    K MJune 13, 2015
    London Fog was delicious and not overpriced like most cafes.
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  • Kidhack
    KidhackJuly 27, 2016
    If you're going to work from here make sure your laptop is charged (and has a good battery) cause this place doesn't have any outlets.
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  • Alina D.heart icon on user image
    Alina DAugust 2, 2015
    Great coffee but you drink it sharing a big table....it's ok to share!
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  • Abe B.heart icon on user image
    Abe BatthishJanuary 28, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Register with LuxCode iPhone app (their points system) and you get a free coffee with first use!
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  • Rechie V.
    Rechie ValdezAugust 4, 2013
    Sit at the back, great atmosphere & artwork!! :)
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  • Andrew G.heart icon on user image
    Andrew GorznyMarch 24, 2017
    They make one of the best Cappuccinos in the city.
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  • Paul L.heart icon on user image
    Paul LaurendeauDecember 3, 2016
    Great atmosphere, old loft look and feel!Good bran cookies.
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  • Ethan M.heart icon on user image
    Ethan MooreSeptember 17, 2018
    Cappuccino is good. Rotating daily espresso.
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  • Liina J.
    Liina JJanuary 25, 2014
    Try the chai latte. And don't just leave, crab a seat and enjoy!
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  • Jessicaheart icon on user image
    JessicaMarch 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Their french press coffee! Love their interior decor!
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  • Kat J.heart icon on user image
    Kat JoveyApril 12, 2018
    Any of their coffees are great. Always wakes me up
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  • Jarratt I.heart icon on user image
    Jarratt IstedNovember 11, 2015
    Friendly service, yummy service and awesome atmosphere
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  • Annie S.heart icon on user image
    Annie SSeptember 16, 2016
    Coffee was amazing and I love the vibe.
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  • A C.
    A CiavarellaJuly 21, 2013
    Great to work in - nice long communal tables, but no power sockets at all.
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  • Paulo
    PauloJune 6, 2014
    Best coffee in the city.... No exaggeration
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  • Nathan C.
    Nathan CaressApril 7, 2014
    Good amount of seating - get a cortado and hang out for a bit.
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  • 지연 L.
    지연 LeeSeptember 25, 2014
    I like flat white here.
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  • Justin C.
    Justin CumbyOctober 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The raspberry and coconut bars are spectacular - if you don't try these and they're in the window you've made a bad decision! So good
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  • Skye
    SkyeFebruary 20, 2013
    Banana Bread too die for. Where are the outlets for my computer. Very cool people. I see 6 gingers hanging out today.
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  • Zak H.
    Zak HomuthJanuary 3, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    My go to hipster-coffee-shop meeting place. Everyone knows it and there is usually room to sit.
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  • David P.
    David PongJune 23, 2017
    Grab your seat, gets busy here!
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