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    Dark Horse Espresso Bar

    3.3 (10 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    LeAndra M.

    I absolutely love the service here at Darkhorse. I was visiting Canada from the US and looking for a local coffee spot and I am so glad I found this place. Every pastry that was ordered was fresh, hot and delicious. I love the aesthetics of the place and how everything was neatly placed. inside and outside seating with available and it smelled amazing.

    Jennifer K.

    This Dark Horse Espresso Bar is in the "up and coming" area. I ended up coming here after eating at Famiglia Baldassarre next door and before heading over to Blood Brothers Brewing. The actual retail area is small but there is big back kitchen/bakery area. So now you know those pastries is freshly baked in house. The garage door opens during summer and if you want to have this curbside cafe feel, there are a few tables and chairs set up on the sidewalk. I found Dark Horse roast a little too dark for my liking. But it is still a great cafe to chill when you are in the hood.

    Lisa S.

    This cafe is completely different from the other dark horses in the city. It's quiet, locals frequent it on their way to work or during a break, and the view is of industrial sceneries. I actually had a great experience - came in at 11am, the barista was very nice and chatty and I basked in the sunlight with my notebook and americano. The only downside is that it's only open during work hours so I can only visit during my off days.

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    Culinary S.

    This is a favorite spot of people who live or work in the neighborhood, being tucked down a light industrial street that most people don't even know exists. The big glass garage door opens up in the summers, with chairs placed outside, making for a nice place to read a book while you have your coffee. The street itself is pretty quiet (assuming a train isn't roaring by). This is also the central location for baking the yummies that go into all the Dark Horse locations, so the baking doesn't get any fresher. However, if you're super picky about coissants, you might want to pass, they don't have that Parisian crispness. I found the Americano wasn't as strong as the other locations, but it was still tasty.

    Americano and an egg croissant.

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    I had a deeply disturbing and unacceptable experience at this establishment today. I arrived during…read morea designated pickup window for a Too Good To Go order, only to find the front doors completely locked for no apparent reason. The staff member was clearly inside and fully aware of the group of customers waiting outside in the open. Instead of opening the door or offering an explanation, she chose to completely ignore everyone, showing a shocking lack of basic customer service and respect for our time. What made the situation incredibly unfair and targeted was that there was already another customer sitting comfortably inside the shop. When I finally managed to get her attention, her behavior was incredibly hostile, rude, and unprofessional. She condescendingly pointed to a vague sticky note on the window--which didn't even state a return time--and arrogantly claimed it was "specifically meant for me." To make matters worse, looking through the window, I could clearly see flies buzzing around inside the establishment, which raises serious red flags about their hygiene and sanitation standards. It is disgusting to think they are handling food in that environment. The sheer malice, bias, and lack of professional decency displayed by this employee were appalling. A business that treats paying customers with such blatant hostility and discriminatory behavior does not deserve to be open. I have already escalated this incident to corporate and human rights organizations. Save your time, dignity, and money, and stay far away from this place.

    I got the Acai Defense. The drink was refreshing but didn't like the flavours. Was hoping for…read moremore of a berry taste but that was lost because of the other ingredients.

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    First of all, you should have a clear sign outside in the sidewalk, in your description, IG…read moresomewhere indicating this is the exact same address as a residential. I'd be livid if I lived in these apartment complex, as I overhead the resident coming out of the building as so many people go in asking if this is where your establishment is located. Make it clear your entrance is elsewhere! Second, for how overpriced everything is for nothing to be fresh. Save yourself the money for way better, less expensive and easier places to find

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