This barnyard coffee shop has high marks on aesthetics alone. I loved the local vibe here at this eclectic shop, where you come not just for the drink but for the friendly service as well. Since I'm not normally a coffee drinker, the staff recommended a non-dairy matcha latte for me so that I could mask the caffeine flavors just a bit. My drink order came out within a few minutes and it really hit the spot on a chilly, autumn day. The lounging area inside was also spectacular. Loved the vibes and family-friendly activities like coloring sheets that the shop provided to entertain the kids. read more

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Truckee, California

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Such a cool coffee shop, loved the vibes in here! Great spot if you want to chill here while you enjoy your coffee. The coffee was good and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. Definitely a popular spot as every seat was filled when we arrived! Very limited food menu--they only offer two breakfast options. Breakfast burrito (rice, black beans, cheese, and chorizo) which can be ordered with or without chorizo but no other modifications since they're all pre made. Also had a breakfast sandwich option as well. I personally wasn't a fan of the breakfast burrito but my boyfriend really enjoyed his. The rice and beans were 90% of the burrito with very tiny bits of chorizo here and there so it just didn't feel like breakfast to me and I didn't finish mine. Everyone has different tastes though so if you enjoy bean and rice burritos I'm sure you would like this! read more

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What a neat little place. We were staying at Tahoe Star and noticed that Yelp directed us to a coffee shop right next door--but at first we couldn't find it. It turns out the shop is tucked underneath the building next to us. When we walked in, we were greeted by their coffee roaster and a bridge of foliage. It felt almost fantasy-like and gave the space a really unique vibe. I ordered the French Toast Latte, and it was excellent. The ambiance and coffee shop music were also spot on, making it a great place to relax with a drink. This will definitely be our coffee stop whenever we're traveling through Truckee. read more

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - Neat vibe! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Truckee, California

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Dark Horse Coffee has a cozy, unique vibe and is a great spot to hang out. The French toast latte was my favorite, it was delicious. Everything tasted natural and not overly sweet. The baristas were nice, and service was quick. I'd definitely go back, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a cozy coffee spot with a standout drink. read more

Tucked away on a side street across the train tracks from the historic downtown, this is a coffee roaster that serves up espresso drinks that rival those in the Bay Area. I've always like their espresso drinks here, but the highlight is the sparkling drinks like the Kilroy, which is espresso, sparkling water, vanilla syrup. It's one of my favourite drinks, hands down -- not overly sweet with the hint of vanilla, balancing out the slight tartness and astringency of the espresso shot. The inside also features a small arts shop where you can find items made by local artists. It's also fun to browse there. There are a few street parking spots right in front, but availability can be spotty. There's also a paid lot near by which usually has spaces. read more

Excellent coffee. My husband got a French toast latte and I got a cardamom latte. Both were delicious, slightly sweet but not over-the-top fake syrup sweet! The chorizo burritos were amazing, as well! They have a lot to look at as you wait. If you want to get a seat, you probably need to head there when they open. The service was friendly and prompt! read more

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I drive to Truckee from Tahoe for this coffee shop alone! Truly excellent coffee. Sometimes the wait is long, but you get rewarded with a lovely drink! The place is Al's full of local crafts that you buy for via Venmo directly to the artists. Pretty cool! My first time at the coffee shop was really special with the tarot card I pulled from their little coin-operated vending machine read more

Best coffee in Truckee. This is truly a local hub. Great dark coffee house vibe. It's a small little coffee shop but the booths by the window are a fantastic place to hunker down and get some work done or have a convo with a friend. I've done both! Whenever someone asks me where we can meet, Dark Horse is my first suggestion. Service is always friendly. They have some small bites and pastries too although I'm always there for the latte which is always perfect. read more

A nice cozy place in the truckee downtown area , we love these mon and pop shops . We got an Americano to go and it was.....a little watery unfortunately . The place itself is full of atmosphere and the decor is beautiful - feels like a 16th century place in Europe with stone walls and old beams I. The ceiling . Maybe we'll try again next time read more

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - A look inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Truckee, California

The coffee house makes me want to move to Truckee. Not only were the baristas lovely, the locals who were there were so welcoming too! And the coffee was amazing! Including the freshly roasted beans that I took home. The old building they are in is super cool too! read more

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I love stopping at Dark Horse Coffee Roasting every time I'm in Truckee. It's super cozy and the Coffee is excellent. The service is also great! I always like to try House Specials, so I had the French Toast Latte w/ Oatmilk and my daughter had an Iced Dirty Chai Latte. There's a very relaxing vibe, so we really enjoyed our time. read more

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Husband and I stopped in to grab some coffee before heading out! Coffee was so gooooood! This place was like a little dark hipster cave lol. Super cool place! Check them out read more

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Fantastic!! I had a great cup of chai here. Everything was chill and the staff knows what they're doing. I'll be back!!

The location is super convenient as it's right in downtown Truckee! Stopped in for some coffee before doing some shopping. They were a bit busy given that it was a Saturday morning and so the line moved slow and getting drinks took quite long. It was difficult to understand their system as some of the people in our party got their drinks significantly before others even though we all ordered one after the other. Would go back but would just make sure to have plenty of time to wait. read more

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Truckee, California

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My ideal coffee shop. They make their own fresh beans. Have a variety of coffee bean options. Make coffee using various methods. And they have specialty drinks like dirty chai. I had a pour over of their dark roast. The flavor was fire and the aroma made the little hairs in my nose smile. Must visit when you're in this little town. read more

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Truckee, California

tldr; amazing ambience and great coffee + pastry in Truckee. Decided to take a small trip from Tahoe City to here given the high rating this place has. It was a little challenging to find street parking but not terrible. I was not disappointed. The decor is pretty good, nice wood furnishes and a lot of cool random ornamentation. I went up and asked about the available options, and they were happy to oblige. I went with the Pirates Chai, which is a nice mix of matcha and chai flavors. They also have a variety of waffles - chocolate, cinnamon and strawberry are some. I opted for a cinnamon one. The Pirates Chai was served in a nice pink yeti cup - somewhat odd contrast with the overall traditional wooden style of the cafe, but a very practical choice. Pirates chai (4/5) this had a nice mix of chai and matcha flavoring. It wasn't outstanding, but I enjoyed it. Cinnamon waffle (4/5) similar vibes here. The waffle was well done, but not outstanding. read more

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Great menu selection & a lovely ambiance. I especially love the use of mugs for those sitting in the drink, instead of to-go cups for everything. Barista did great with the rush of orders she had. read more

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The service is amazing and the cafe is cute and quaint. I enjoyed the French toast latte and it was strong and flavorful. Highly recommend read more

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - French toast latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Truckee, California

Dark Horse is probably my favorite cafe. We got there early and seem to always get the best tasting drinks and the best service. Went early before the slopes opened and had the whole place to ourself. No line and our chai tea latte came out especially tasty this morning. Last time we got there mid morning and were about 10-12 drinks in line and waited no more than 5-10 minutes for our drinks. These drinks are always worth the wait, there is also always plenty of seating with a packed cafe. Thanks always for the coffee and great service. read more

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - Chai Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Truckee, California

Lived close to the dark horse in normal heights for years. In Truckee. Stopped in. Our kiddo hoped they had the same donuts as SD. Nope. Not a big deal. The cashier person, beared, mid age. Wass not the most cheery of guys. Unsure. Maybe his cat died. Maybe he is simply too cool for customer service. Regardless. Drink was good. Baristas were dialed. Space was neat. Similar to normal heights. Kind of dark but that's their thing. Won't repeat. The bearded grouch made it simple. I will spend my coffee dollars elsewhere. Recommend for drinks. Four stars. Not so much for the cashier guy. Minus one. read more

Came here for the French Toast Latte and it did NOT disappoint. It was delicious and not too sweet or artificial tasting like some of these types of drinks can be. Service was good. And the inside of the shop was super cute and homey instead of minimalistic and bland like so many coffee shops are. read more

Cute coffee bar -- ambiance is relaxing a little eclectic but I like it! Lots of seating & nice clean bathroom. Staff/service was great & friendly & very quick. My coffee was quite tasty, I ordered the French toast latte & it was enjoyable. read more

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A charming little indie, old school coffee shop a little off the main drag in a basement setting in Truckee. I've had coffee and most recently a freshly brewed ginger iced tea. You can choose any of their loose leaf teas and put it on ice which is a fun option. My colleague boasts they are his favorite Truckee roasters. They do offer some basic pastries but I did not see anything more robust. Internet was fine and they have a few tables by the window and the light while a few tables in the back. Staff was lovely and vibes were rustic and charming. Loved seeing (and hearing) a few kids playing some basic songs on the store piano. read more

This place is such a vibe! The coffee was amazing! Hands down best place in Tahoe! Other coffee places around stand no chance. This place will not disappoint! I seriously wanted to get another coffee!!! I hand withdraws with how delicious it was!! read more

I ordered the french toast latte and it was really good. I'm giving them 3 stars because the barista was very rude. I called to order and the person who got my order was really nice, she said there was a wait but I told her it was ok since we were 10mins away. When I got there, the order wasn't ready which was fine, I went to the bathroom first and looked around and got cookies for my kids. When the order was ready and I picked it up, the barista told the cashier loudly in front of me and other customers to never get a phone order EVER! She could've said it privately to the girl who picked up my order and not in front of a lot of customers including me. I felt bad for ordering at their store and getting this young lady in trouble. I think that's bad customer service and I know to never order from there again. I like picking up my coffee so my husband and kids don't have to wait for me too long. There are other places who have online ordering and wouldn't give me that attitude. read more

Great coffee needs: 1. A La Marzocco coffee machine - check 2. Baristas that know what they are doing and put consistency, effort and love in each order - check 3. Experience has it that good baristas have tattoos (don't know why); correlation, not causation! - check Love this place! My go to for coffee when in Truckee. read more

First off, not being from Truckee, there's a few things you need to learn about parking. There's a huge parking shortage. I wanted to try this place many times, but there's only three parking spots out in front. I met one of the regulars, and I questioned him about the coffee shop, because I really like to try new coffee places. He let me know that right across the street, next to Jax restaurant, there was public parking. It is paid parking, but not a lot of choices for the establishments near here. Now about dark horse. It was all I expected, and then more. I walked in to be greeted by a couple of the employees. Quite friendly. I let them know it was my first visit. I had called ahead and asked if they had decaf coffee, because I had already reached my caffeine quota for the day. Yet it was still freezing outside and I wanted some warm comforting coffee... The girl offered to make a decaf mocha and it was awesome! I got to meet a friend/local there and he talked about all the stuff they do there. Open mic nights, artists show case, where artists get to show off their art. Also some gaming tables (hand made chess board) Really enjoyed my visit here and can't wait to come back. Great coffee, great service, amazing establishment! read more

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Best espresso in Tahoe! Great service and good vibes. Cool and welcoming interiors. Perfect place to enjoy coffee and a book.

Foods great (refrigerated burritos, waffles, pastries). Friendly service. Amazing amazing ambiance. WiFi read more

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - Chorizo burrito, French toast latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Truckee, California

Lovely little shop tucked away - perfect for a pause and sip. Local artists merchandise also sold here. Great menu - matcha here too!

This place is so nice, very cute and inviting. Their matcha was amazing as it combines both chai and matcha together. Also, their customer service is great. Will definitely be back when I am in the area. read more

super cute and eclectic coffee shop! i loved all the art and unique quotes scattered across the cafe. the workers were all very friendly as well. there is a small area to paint which is perfect for kids or adults. the pirates chai was delicious. i would definitely come back! read more

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This review is for food - namely, breakfast burritos This coffee shop is a bit hard to find. We had heard from a friend that they tasted the best-ever breakfast burrito in Truckee, but that was on a Friday morning. Unfortunately, we needed breakfast on a Sunday morning and it seemed like most places in town were closed. With the idea of a breakfast burrito still on our minds (we had a long drive home and wanted something quick and filling), we decided to look for one anyway, despite it most likely not being the best-ever breakfast burrito. I even said to my husband, "It's hard to mess up a breakfast burrito. Let's just get one anywhere". Boy was I wrong! I had to eat my words. With very limited options, we decided to give Dark Horse Coffee Roasters a try. I know, who goes to a coffee shop with the sole intention of grabbing food (unless it's pastries)? That was our first mistake and I knew it going in, but the shop had high reviews and we were sick of looking for something that may not be possible on a Sunday in Truckee. My husband ran in and grabbed a coffee, two breakfast burritos, and something for our preschooler son (which ended up being a jalapeno bagel and cream cheese -- it's all they had! Really? Only jalapeno?). He said the burritos came already done and wrapped, ready to grab, so at least it was quick. However, I'm dubious of hot food, that's just sitting around. The burrito was really not good. It's filling; I'll give them that. However, when I picture a breakfast burrito it has eggs, potatoes, meat, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla. This breakfast didn't have potatoes! What the heck? How is that a breakfast burrito? It had eggs, beans (yuck! I hate beans in a burrito so I was really disappointed that these are ready to go and can't be omitted. And who puts beans in a breakfast burrito?), and rice (rice!? again, that doesn't belong in a breakfast burrito!) and chorizo (bland chorizo...how is that possible?) Man, no potatoes and there's beans and rice? It was so weird tasting. Plus, it severely lacked flavor. I was happy that we happened to have some salsa in our campervan, so I was able to jazz it up a bit and add some tang and flavor. The burrito was really dry! Anyway, I highly recommend that you don't order the breakfast burrito. My husband's coffee was unremarkable. No notes. To be honest, if you come here with the sole intention of ordering coffee, I think you'll be in good hands. However, don't make our mistake and come here for breakfast burritos. That was so silly of us. They were pricey too. read more

I loved my matcha latte. The vibe is cozy abs creative - they seem to feature local artwork, which is a huge plus. Support artists, and support small business! read more

The vibes are vibing here. Very chill coffee shop with a lot of ambiance to offer and good coffee. Definitely worth a visit, loved their little alleyway entrance and all the plants inside. read more

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Truckee, California

Cute little coffee shop while we were visiting Truckee. Lots of seating and clean restrooms. Staff was very friendly, and service was quick. I got a caramel latte with oat milk. It was very good not overly sweet and nice and warm. We didn't stay long we were on our way home but seems like a great place to have your coffee and just chill there. read more

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Fantastic coffee in an inclusive, comfortable setting. Our favorite coffee shop! Highly recommend putting away your device so you can notice the art all around you! read more

The Kilroy with added vanilla cream was decadent! I also enjoyed the dirty chai matcha. You have to go down some stairs to get into this basement like coffee shop. They sell local art and have books to read. They sell other drinks like beer :) read more

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Stumbled upon this spot on our way to Lake Tahoe and it was so worth the stop! It looks a bit hidden because it's sortof in an alleyway but when you go in you can feel the coziness of the cafe. There's lots of plants and some people studying and chatting. We got the mocha with whipped cream and it was heavenly! I absolutely loved it and wanted to go back again when we drove home! read more

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Truckee, California

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Excellent spot to grab morning coffees although the place might be hard to find since it's tucked away in an alley but very close to the main street. We stopped by on our way to Tahoe and got an iced latte and a cappuccino and they were both great. The place itself is cute with an eclectic vibe and plenty of comfy seating. Baristas were friendly and service was prompt. read more

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