Dark Horse Espresso Bar

Dark Horse Espresso Bar Founded in 2006, we were among Toronto’s first cafes to offer fresh roasted coffee. Today, we are a c Dark Horse Espresso Bar Serving Toronto Since 2006

What’s that πŸ‘€ your favourite ch-ch-ch-chicken sandwich is BACK BACK BACK in town πŸ₯ͺ πŸ’₯ Back just in ⏰ for the turkey holid...
10/01/2026

What’s that πŸ‘€ your favourite ch-ch-ch-chicken sandwich is BACK BACK BACK in town πŸ₯ͺ πŸ’₯

Back just in ⏰ for the turkey holiday, this sandwich is stuffed with chicken, roasted sweet potato 🍠 , goat cheese πŸ§€ cranberry preserve & baby spinach 🌱 it’s got the entire holiday spread served in Dear Grain bread you know and love πŸ–€ so you don’t have to wait for the holiday weekend to feel festive πŸ¦ƒ

Come and grab a festive chicken sandwich for yourself 🀀 β€” did ya know it can be taken to go or served toasted warm?? πŸ₯° just ask your barista!

Did ya ALSO know we offer catering for events too? You can always inquire with us by πŸ“§ [email protected] or send us a quick DM to find out more!

Hope to see ya soon πŸ™‚

full ingredient contents πŸ“ Dear Grain Porridge Sourdough Dear Grain Herby Roasted Chicken (Whole Chicken, Dijon, Herbs & Spices), Roasted Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese, Cranberry Preserve, Baby Spinach, Salt & PepperπŸ§‚

Is there a better way to kick off October than with a new fall menu treat in hand πŸ‚ 🧑 🀩Introducing our two new sourdough...
10/01/2026

Is there a better way to kick off October than with a new fall menu treat in hand πŸ‚ 🧑 🀩

Introducing our two new sourdough pastries πŸͺ
Sourdough Hazelnut Mocha Scone 🀎 is made with toasted hazelnuts, dark chocolate, and espresso β˜•οΈ β€” this decadent scone is packed with so many great flavours, it’ll makes the perfect treat alongside your β˜•οΈ (especially a Tiramuccino πŸ˜‰)

Sourdough Popcorn Cookie 🍿πŸͺ introducing a sweet and salty Corn Cookie made with lots of brown butter, cornmeal, and popcorn 🀀With crispy edges with a chewy centre it’ll leave ya wanting more more more 🍿 πŸ’›

giddy up and grab β€˜em both now at all Dark Horse Espresso Bar locations 🐎

Calling all Toronto coffee lovers πŸ”ŠπŸ₯„β˜•οΈWe’re hosting our next spring SIP + SLURP event β˜•οΈ β€” come mingle, make new pals, e...
09/29/2026

Calling all Toronto coffee lovers πŸ”ŠπŸ₯„β˜•οΈ

We’re hosting our next spring SIP + SLURP event β˜•οΈ β€” come mingle, make new pals, explore your palate and cup and chat coffees with us while you explore the world of specialty coffee β˜•οΈπŸ΄

Where? πŸ“Dark Horse Espresso Bar College @ 943 College Street, Toronto
When? πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 20th @ 11AM β€” 12p
What? You’ll have the opportunity to taste through all of our house blends β˜•οΈ in addition to single origin coffees from Detour Coffee Roasters and some of their fun, limited-rub seasonal blend features like Sweater Weather & Sugar Rush too! πŸ‚πŸ¬πŸ‘»

Free admission, no RSVP required β€” tell your pals!! βœ‰οΈ can’t wait to see ya at College & Dovercourt for some gooooood slurpin’ together β˜•πŸ₯„πŸ‘‹ πŸ–€

And happy national coffee day to all β˜•οΈ πŸ–€ 🐎

🎊 Give three cheers β€” the Grand Opening of our new Toronto cafe at 64 Bathurst Street is OFFICIAL 🐎🎊 β˜•οΈβ° Brewing daily f...
09/24/2026

🎊 Give three cheers β€” the Grand Opening of our new Toronto cafe at 64 Bathurst Street is OFFICIAL 🐎🎊

β˜•οΈβ° Brewing daily for ya everyday from 7:30amβ€”7pm

And sound the alarm 🚨 because retro coffee pricing is in FULL EFFECT πŸͺ© exclusively at 64 Bathurst’s cafe, where you can get 50% off ALL espresso drinks & coffee beverages β˜•οΈ TODAY ONLY, September 24th from open to close!!!!!! Let’s enjoy coffee like it’s 2006 😎

‼️ and remember, this week, from now until close on Friday, September 25th, earn DOUBLE πŸ’²πŸ€‘πŸ’²the regular rewards, when you purchase your coffees, teas, hot and iced matchas 🍡 , iced drinks and retail coffee bags β˜•οΈ (applicable at all Dark Horse Espresso Bar locationsπŸ“)

Located in the corner of Bathurst Street & Wellington we will
see you soooooon at 64 Bathurst Street, Toronto πŸŽπŸ€ŽπŸŽ‰

It’s time to get your BONUS BUCKS ONNNNNNN πŸ’°πŸ΄πŸ€‘This week, from Monday, September 21st to Friday, September 25th end of da...
09/21/2026

It’s time to get your BONUS BUCKS ONNNNNNN πŸ’°πŸ΄πŸ€‘

This week, from Monday, September 21st to Friday, September 25th end of day, earn DOUBLE πŸ’² the regular rewards when you purchase your coffees, teas, matchas 🍡 , iced drinks and retail coffee bags β˜•οΈ

πŸͺ½ must be a regular rewards member to collect, ask your barista on how to be signed up!

Join us 401 Richmond during nuitblancheto this year on October 3rd β€” where we will be staying open until 3AM for all you...
09/14/2026

Join us 401 Richmond during nuitblancheto this year on October 3rd β€” where we will be staying open until 3AM for all your late night coffee & beverage needs β˜•οΈπŸ΅

Mark your cal!! See you there 🐎

Happy Friday ya’ll 🌞 We couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the weekend other than hanging out on the College & D...
09/11/2026

Happy Friday ya’ll 🌞 We couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the weekend other than hanging out on the College & Dovercourt patio πŸŒ³β˜•οΈ

With tons to choose from including the new fall beverages that have hit our menu (shoutout to the Tiramuccino, if you know, you knowπŸ€ŽπŸ™‚β€β†•οΈ) or specialty coffee drip, matcha lattes and so many fresh baked in house pastries to pick from, come enjoy the speckled light of the patio and the warm breeze to soak in the weekend kick off 🐴

See ya soon β˜•οΈπŸ–€

BUCK OFF AMERICANOS IS BACK 🐎 πŸͺ™ πŸ’₯🌟 STARTING TOMORROW 🌟 It’s time to buck off for the Labour Day long weekend 🀠Let’s head...
09/04/2026

BUCK OFF AMERICANOS IS BACK 🐎 πŸͺ™ πŸ’₯

🌟 STARTING TOMORROW 🌟
It’s time to buck off for the Labour Day long weekend 🀠
Let’s head to our fave hang spot, kick back for the next three days and grab a buck off ALL SIZES of Americanos at all Dark Horse Espresso locations β˜• one last time before summer ends 🌞

That means $1 off at every Dark Horse Espresso Bars from Saturday, September 5th - Monday, September 7th πŸ“† YEEEEHAWWWW cheers to kicking off the last summer long weekend 🌞 πŸ™Œ Have fun in the sun y’all and we will see ya soon 🐎!!

πŸͺ½ offer available for Regular Rewards members only 🌟

FALL-LA-LA-LAAAAAA DRINKS ARE HERE πŸπŸ‚πŸ€Ž give three cheers!!Come on by to explore our new fall seasonal menu πŸ‚ 🍡 πŸŽƒ 🐝 Iced...
09/01/2026

FALL-LA-LA-LAAAAAA DRINKS ARE HERE
πŸπŸ‚πŸ€Ž give three cheers!!

Come on by to explore our new fall seasonal menu πŸ‚

🍡 πŸŽƒ 🐝 Iced Pumpkin Honeycomb Matcha Latte

Our pumpkin pie πŸ₯§ inspired drink, 12oz. Served with Kato spring harvest πŸ«– pumpkin pie sauce, milk, salted honey 🍯 cold foam and topped off with sponge toffee bits 🐝

β˜• Iced Tiramiccuno

An espresso base 12oz. iced bevy, served with milk, hazelnut syrup and a full generous serving of with salted honey cold foam + topped with a thick serving of cocoa powder, just like Tiramisu 🍫 🀀 Trust us, you’re gonna want a spoon πŸ₯„ for this one folx!!!!

🌟 both beverages are served iced 🧊
If you’d like the Pumpkin Honeycomb Matcha served hot 🍡 just ask your friendly barista πŸ™‚πŸ–€
‼️ Iced Tiramuccino is exclusively served cold πŸ₯Ά

πŸ“ available at all Dark Horse Espresso Bar locations 🐎

Come get into the fall spirit with us and FALL-LA-LA-LAAAAAA and skip right to your new favourite beverage this autumn season 🀩
Happy Fall ya’ll!!! πŸπŸ‚πŸ€Ž

08/31/2026

New seasonal beverages loading in 3…..2……1……. πŸπŸ‚

08/29/2026

Come grab your sourdough strawberry white chocolate cookie with your matcha or coffee this weekend πŸ“πŸͺ Delicious summer treat packed with strawberry, vanilla, and white chocolate with crispy edges, a soft centre, and a dollop of strawberry jam πŸ«™πŸ“ 🀀

❗️A heads up that this cookie will be replaced by something fall coded πŸͺ on our menu soon πŸ‘€ so enjoy it while ya can!!πŸ–€

WELCOME TO COLLEGE & DOVERCOURT πŸ“β˜•we’re officially open!!PLUS, RETRO PRICING, 50% off all espresso drinks and coffee bev...
08/19/2026

WELCOME TO COLLEGE & DOVERCOURT πŸ“β˜•
we’re officially open!!

PLUS, RETRO PRICING, 50% off all espresso drinks and coffee beverages to celebrate the grand opening 🎈TODAY ONLY πŸ’₯ Wednesday, August 19th!! *Valid only for Regular Rewards members, exclusively at College & Dovercourt cafe β˜•οΈ ask your barista to sign you up πŸͺ½

We will be open and ready serve ya everyday 7am-7pm, thank you to everyone for the warm welcome and wishes into the neighbourhood already πŸ–€πŸ–€ we are truly so excited to be here with you 🫢

πŸ‘‹ See you soon!!
It’s gonna be a sweet, sweet Dark Horse Summer together 🐎 ❀️‍πŸ”₯

BUCK OFF AMERICANOS IS BACK 🐎 πŸͺ™ πŸ’₯🌟 STARTING TOMORROW 🌟 It’s time to buck off for the August long weekend 🀠Let’s head to ...
07/31/2026

BUCK OFF AMERICANOS IS BACK 🐎 πŸͺ™ πŸ’₯

🌟 STARTING TOMORROW 🌟
It’s time to buck off for the August long weekend 🀠
Let’s head to our fave hang spot, kick back for the next three days and grab a buck off ALL SIZES of Americanos at all Dark Horse Espresso locations β˜•

That means $1 off at every Dark Horse Espresso Bars from Saturday, August 1st - Monday, August 3rd πŸ“† YEEEEHAWWWW cheers to the summer long weekend kickoff 🌞 πŸ™Œ Have fun in the sun y’all and we will see ya soon!!

πŸͺ½ offer available for Regular Rewards members only 🌟

07/24/2026

SUMMERMAXXING πŸŒžβ˜•οΈπŸ§Š

We’re hearing there’s a new ch-ch-ch-chickennnnnnnn schwarma salad around town πŸ₯— πŸ‘€ come in and see why everyone is ravi...
07/17/2026

We’re hearing there’s a new ch-ch-ch-chickennnnnnnn schwarma salad around town πŸ₯— πŸ‘€ come in and see why everyone is raving about this salad for yourself 🫢

πŸ₯— INCLUDES πŸ“
Chicken, onion, shawarma spice, quinoa, roasted sweet potato, pickled red cabbage, cucumber, pickled red onion, honey, kale, sumac & roasted pumpkin seeds topped with a tahini, lemon, garlic dressing πŸ₯—

πŸ“ available now at all Dark Horse Espresso Bars 🐎

Summer salad β€’ chicken salad β€’ cafe eats β€’ specialty coffee

🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨FIND THE LUCKY TICKET πŸ’ŒβœŒοΈπŸŒ…Dark Horse community get readyyyyyy 🐎 because we’re giving away FREE DRINKS wi...
07/16/2026

🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨FIND THE LUCKY TICKET πŸ’ŒβœŒοΈπŸŒ…

Dark Horse community get readyyyyyy 🐎 because we’re giving away FREE DRINKS with Dark Horse Vacation OOO Postcards! 🎟️
Lucky ticket postcards will be hidden away throughout ALL Dark Horse Espresso Bar cafe locations on Tuesday, July 21st πŸ‘€

Make sure to check our Instagram stories for clues about where they are tucked away at each cafe πŸ‘€ It’s first come, first served, one ticket per customer β€” so we recommend you be quick! Your lucky ticket can be redeemed for any beverage 🎟️ including espresso based drinks β˜•οΈ filter coffees, americanos, seasonal drinks and matcha 🍡 Just hand over your ticket to the barista to redeem!! 🐎

Good luck! 🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨

*limited to one drink per customer, and must be redeemed on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026

07/15/2026

HIP HIP HOORAY - DARK HORSE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN AT CF SHERWAY GARDENS β˜•πŸ΄
πŸ“CF Sherway Gardens, inside Indigo πŸ“šβ€οΈ

Come grab all of Dark Horse Espresso Bar house, coffee blends you already know and love, seasonal beverages, ceremonial grade matcha and tons of baked fresh in-house daily pastries and sandwiches for your daily routine ❀️πŸ₯ͺβ˜•

πŸŽ‰ Open day, Tuesday, July 14th- 10am to 6pm

Regular Open Hours ⏰
Tuesday to Saturday- 8am-9pm
Sunday- 9am to 7pm

We cannot wait to meet you!! πŸ–€πŸ‡

Introducing that new new summer pastry menu 🌟🌞 This summer is heating up with some incredible new pastries you’re not go...
07/15/2026

Introducing that new new summer pastry menu 🌟🌞
This summer is heating up with some incredible new pastries you’re not gonna wanna miss πŸ€€πŸŠπŸ“

Sourdough Blood Orange Almond Scone 🍊🌰 Get ready to enjoy a buttery orange dough layered with orange zest-infused frangipane, topped with turbinado sugar and almond flakes 🀀
❗️A heads up that this will be replacing the rhubarb scone on the menu 🩷

Sourdough Strawberry White Chocolate Cookie πŸ“πŸͺ Strawberry, vanilla, and white chocolate with crispy edges, a soft centre, and a dollop of strawberry jam 🀩
❗️A heads up that this will be replacing the sesame cookie πŸ–€

Both pastries will be available across all Dark Horse Espresso Bar locations!! Can’t wait to see which one ya love more πŸ‘€

Address

630 Queen St E
Toronto, ON
M4M 1G3

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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