Dark Horse Espresso Bar

Dark Horse Espresso Bar Dark Horse Espresso Bar is a coffee shop and restaurant located on Spadina Avenue. They offer gluten-free and vegan breakfast cookies, bags of retail coffee, frozen scones and cookies for at-home baking, Miir travel mugs and camp cups, and are undergoing renovations to include a marketplace with wines, snacks, apparel and more.

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

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...
2026-09-01

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

2026-08-31

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

2026-08-29

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...
2026-08-19

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 ...
2026-07-31

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 🌟

2026-07-24

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...
2026-07-17

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...
2026-07-16

🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨🎟️ ✨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

2026-07-15

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...
2026-07-15

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

215 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5T2C7

To reach Spadina Avenue in Toronto, take the subway to the Spadina Station or King Station and walk towards Kensington Market. If you're driving, take Gardiner Expressway and exit at Spadina Avenue. There are several parking lots available within walking distance of the area.

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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Dark Horse Espresso Bar on Spadina Avenue is a coffee shop and restaurant that offers a wide range of delicious treats and beverages. With their patio season in full swing, customers can enjoy their usual favourites while soaking up the sun on one of Dark Horse's patios. They also offer popsicles, beers, and tasty snacks to fuel your sunny weekend.

For those looking for something different, Dark Horse Espresso Bar has a variety of no-sugar and no-caffeine flavours that are both delicious and refreshing. They also have Mother's Day cards, gorgeous dried flower arrangements, wine, and specialty chocolates for those in need of a gift for the mother figure in their life.

Their marketplace selection has expanded to include new options such as beer, perfect for enjoying at home or out on your favourite Dark Horse patio. They even have new breakfast cookies that are less sweet but still super delicious gluten-free and vegan options.

For those who prefer to enjoy their coffee at home, Dark Horse Espresso Bar offers bags of retail coffee that they will grind for you in-store if you don't have your own grinder. Plus, purchasing a bag gets you $3 off of a drink in-store.

Lastly, they are excited to be carrying frozen scones and cookies for all your at-home baking needs. With so many great options available at Dark Horse Espresso Bar on Spadina Avenue, it's no wonder why it's such a popular spot among locals and visitors alike!