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2026-05-21
brb daydreaming about enjoying our next summer seasonal beverage 😌 💭 🧊 ☕️
will you be choosing the iced peach pie matcha 🍑🥧🍵 or iced blueberry latte with salted honey cold foam 🫐🍯??? we wanna know 👀
2026-05-15
BUCK OFF AMERICANOS 🐎 🪙 💥
It’s time to buck off for the long weekend 🤠
Let’s head to our fave hang spot, kick back for the May 2-4 and grab a buck off ALL SIZES of Americanos and ride off into the long weekend sunset 🌅 at all Dark Horse Espresso locations ☕
YEEEEHAWWWW cheers to the summer long weekend kickoff 🌞 🙌 Have fun in the sun y’all and we will see ya soon!!
🪽 offer available for Regular Rewards members only 🐎
2026-05-01
Get ready to kick-off summer together at Dark Horse ☕️🐴 🍵 come on in and explore the new summer seasonal menu 🌞🧊 available now 🙌 🙌 🙌 !!!!!!!!
🍵 Iced Peach Pie Matcha 🍑 🥧
A matcha latte served with Kato 🫖 peach syrup & vanilla, caramel sauce + milk 💚
☕️ Iced Blueberry Latte 🫐 🩵 with Salted Honey Cold Foam — created with in-house blueberry puree syrup (inclusive of blueberries, lemon juice and cane sugar), espresso + milk with cold foam (inclusive of cream, milk, honey & salt)
📍 available at all Dark Horse Espresso Bar locations 🐴
We can’t wait to see what drink is your fave this sunny season ☀️ 🫶 because summer is a state of mind, yeah?? 😌 ☁️ 🌞
Don’t forget to tag us with your fave summer drink you’ll be sippin’ on all season longgggggg 🐎
2026-04-29
Get ready to enter our Mother’s Day G I V E A W A Y ☕
We’re giving away an incredible Mother’s Day Prize Pack! ❤️💜🖤
This will include:
☕ 1 bag of Northern Dancer Whole Bean Coffee
💐 1 bouquet of Dried flowers from Euclid Farms
☕ 1 bag of 20 Grand Whole Bean Coffee
🍫 2 specialty chocolate bars from Chocolat de Kat x Dark Horse Espresso Bar
🍾 1 bottle of Bellenda “Fratelli Cosmo” Prosecco Rosé
💦 Half a dozen 355mL cans from Barbet
💳 $150.00 Dark Horse Gift Card to use at any of our cafes!
To enter our giveaway, complete the following steps:
1. Follow us on Instagram
2. Like & Save this post
3. Enter through the link in stories or via link in bio ☕ (if you’ve entered a giveaway with us before, you will still need to enter here!!)
❗️ Contest closes on Friday, May 8th 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
☕ Winner will be contacted Monday, May 11th.2026
This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. This is a Dark Horse Espresso Bar exclusive contest. Prize has no cash value. Open to Canadian Residents only. We will never follow you from another Instagram handle nor contact you for personal information via Direct Messages. Winner will be randomly drawn and contacted exclusively by Dark Horse
Note: We will never ask for credit card information, you should not engage with accounts other than for prize fulfillment.
Open to Canadian Residents only 🇨🇦 gift card must be used in person
Good luck to everyone 🤞💜
2026-04-24
Calling all Cambridge coffee lovers 🔊🥄☕️
We’re hosting our next spring SIP + SLURP event ☕️ — come mingle, make new pals, explore your palate and cup and chat coffees with us while you explore the world of specialty coffee ☕️🐴
Where? 📍Dark Horse Espresso Bar Cambridge Inside the Indigo @ 355 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, Ontario
When? 🗓️ Thursday, May 14th @ 11AM — 12p
Free admission, no RSVP required — tell your pals!! ✉️ can’t wait to see ya in Cambridge for some gooooood slurpin’ together ☕🥄👋 🖤
2026-04-23
Have ya been by Dark Horse to try the new Chicken Pep-Melt sandwich yet 🧀 🥪 👀
Packed with ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese, shredded chicken, pepperoni, banana peppers, garlic mayo, scallion pesto 🌱 and served on sourdough bread you know and love 🖤 🍞 this sandwich is ready to make your cheesy-heart melt 🧀 🥪♥️
📍 available at all Dark Horse espresso bar cafe locations 🐎
2026-04-22
Let’s celebrate EARTH DAY 🌎 🌱
We invite you to bring your favourite reusable mug and enjoy $2.00 12 oz drip coffee ☕️ exclusively Wednesday, April 22nd 🖤 when you’re part of Regular Rewards 🪽 at any of our cafes 🤩
🌟As always, you can save 25¢ every time you bring your cup + don’t forget to join our Regular Rewards program 🪽to get even more exciting perks!!
Together, let’s make a difference and take care of our beautiful planet 🌎
earth day • regular rewards • toronto specialty cafe ☕️
2026-04-21
Spring is in the air 🌸 and so is rhubarb season, inspiring our latest pastry drop, the Rhubarb Strawberry Scone 🍓🖤
Come by and try one today with a cup of drip coffee, or maybe bring a box over to visit your pals this weekend, don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone you didn’t bake em’ yourself 😉
Proudly made in-house, baked daily, fresh for you everyday 🇨🇦🖤
support local • freshly baked • sourdough pastries • specialty coffee ☕️
2026-04-16
Introducing The Great Dane Tote ❤️ 🐾
The new extra large canvas tote is ready to stack your full day ahead inside 💼 The Great Dane Tote will be your trusty on the go companion for whatever you need to pack and wherever you roam!!
Inspired by co-founder Deanna and her love for great danes 🐾 with a secret message on the inside pocket FIND YOUR PLACE because we are all searching for a place to feel a connection ❤️
🖤 Staying true to Dark Horse, the café is more than just a place to grab a coffee — it’s your place to find a genuine sense of belonging ❤️🔥
Dimensions 📐 16” wide x 24” height
Artwork by Philip
Now available at all Dark Horse Espresso Bar locations 📍 while they last 🖤🐾
canvas tote • support local artist • handmade Toronto
2026-04-10
HIP-PEP-HOORAY 🥪❤️📣
Word on the road is there’s a new ch-ch-ch-chicken pep melt sandwich hittin’ town 🥪 👀
Stuffed with shredded chicken, Mozzarella 🧀 , Banana Peppers, Garlic Mayo, Scallion Pesto 🌱 and served in sourdough bread you know and love 🖤 🥪 ❤️
Come and grab a chicken pep-melt sandwich for yourself 🤤 — did ya know it can be taken to go or served toasted warm?? 🥰 just ask your barista!
Did ya ALSO know we offer catering for events too?
You can always inquire with us by 📧 [email protected] or send us a quick DM to find out more!
Hope to see ya soon 🙂👋🖤❤️
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full ingredient contents 📝 Sourdough XL Classic Sourdough, Chicken, Mozzarella, Banana Peppers, Garlic Mayo, Scallion Pesto (Scallions, Cilantro, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Chives, Garlic, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Aleppo Flakes, Sea Salt 🧂)
2026-04-03
BOGO IS BACK BABY — ALL WEEKEND LONG🍷🙌 🐰
Come in grab a ☕️ beverage, pastry and a bottle (or two) before you hit the road and head over to your big holiday feast this weekend 🥂
Buy one, get one 20% off on all alcohol 🌟 this weekend from Friday, April 3rd- Monday, April 6th — available at all Dark Horse Cafe locations 🍾
🌟 Exclusive offer for Regular Rewards members, be sure to sign up with your fave barista when ya order 😎🙌
Have a great long weekend everyone 🐰🐣🖤🍷
2026-04-01
What’s the story morning glory 🎶 Looking for a new muffin companion 🤝 to take on the day with ya?! Look no further than a Morning Glory muffin!! 🖤
Proudly baked daily in-house, come try one for yourself today 😊
You can find Morning Glory Muffins at all of our Dark Horse Espresso cafes 📍🐎
📝 dietary restrictions* contains coconut, walnuts & eggs 🥚
DM us if you have any further dietary concerns! 🖤
sourdough muffins • support local 🇨🇦 • specialty cafe • toronto specialty cafe
2026-03-27
Calling all London coffee lovers 🔊🥄☕️
We’re hosting our next SIP + SLURP event ☕️ — come mingle, make new pals, explore your palate and cup and chat coffees with us while you explore the world of specialty coffee ☕️🐴
Where? 📍Dark Horse Espresso Bar London Inside the Indigo @ 1037 Wellington Road, London, Ontario
When? 🗓️ Thursday, April 16th @ 11AM
Free admission, no RSVP required — tell your pals!! ✉️ can’t wait to see ya in London for some slurpin’ together ☕🥄👋 🖤
2026-03-24
It wouldn’t be Matcha Madness without ONE MORE SHOWDOWNNNNNNN 👏 🍵 💥
Your favourite Dark Horse baristas will be competing head to head with their best matcha latte art 🖼️ 🍵 for a top secret prize 🤫
One winner will be crowned the Matcha Madness Barista Champion 👑 so who will you crown as your winner 🏆 👀
Stay tuned for poll voting, coming to stories soon 🗳️
2026-03-17
It’s your lucky day 🍀 Stop by your nearest Dark Horse cafe TODAY Tuesday, March 17th for 50% OFF ALL MATCHA BEVERAGES 🍵💚🍀
🪽 offer available to regular rewards members, ask your barista to help sign ya up ☕️ happy sippin’ everyone 🍵
Because sometimes we gotta make our own luck 🍀🩵😉
2026-03-07
THE FINAL DRINK IS UP ON THE STARTING LINE 🏁🏁🏁
🏁🐎Introducing Toasted Coconut Matcha!!! 🍵 🥥
This beverage consists of matcha, coconut syrup, caramel syrup, milk & coconut shavings 🥥 🤍
CONTENDER STATS
SWEETNESS // ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
AESTHETIC // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
INTENSITY // ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🍵 this beverage can be served hot or cold!
🍵 All beverages are made with ceremonial-grade matcha from our friends from 🇨🇦
📝 Reminder: All votes are accumulated from both social rankings & in-store matcha drink purchases!
Stay tuned to our story polls over the next few weeks for live updates on the rankings of all the matcha drinks 🍵
So, the people wanna know — does Toasted Coconut Matcha 🍵 🥥🤍 have your vote?! 👀 👀
2026-03-06
🏁🐎Introducing Saffron Pistachio Matcha!!! 🍵🌰🧡
This beverage consists of matcha, saffron syrup, pistachio syrup, milk & ice 🧊
CONTENDER STATS
SWEETNESS // ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
AESTHETIC // ⭐️⭐️⭐️
INTENSITY // ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🍵 this beverage can be served hot or cold!
🍵 All beverages are made with ceremonial-grade matcha from our friends from 🇨🇦
📝 Reminder: All votes are accumulated from both social rankings & in-store matcha drink purchases!
Stay tuned to our story polls over the next few weeks for live updates on the rankings of all the matcha drinks 🍵
So, the people wanna know — does Saffron Pistachio Matcha 🍵 🌰 🧡 have your vote?!
2026-03-05
🏁🐎Introducing Banana Milk Matcha!!! 🍵🍌🥛💛
This beverage consists of matcha, banana syrup, milk, ice & vanilla cold foam 🤩
CONTENDER STATS
SWEETNESS // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
AESTHETIC // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
INTENSITY // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This beverage can be served hot or iced 🧊
🍵 All beverages are made with ceremonial-grade matcha from our friends from 🇨🇦
📝 Reminder: All votes are accumulated from both social rankings & in-store matcha drink purchases!
Stay tuned to our story polls over the next few weeks for live updates on the rankings of all the matcha drinks 🍵
So tell us, does the Banana Milk Matcha 🍌💛🍵 have your vote?! 🏁 👀
2026-03-04
🏁🐎Introducing Salted Maple Oat Matcha!!! 🍵 🍁
This beverage consists of matcha, salt, maple syrup, ice & oat milk 🥛
CONTENDER STATS
SWEETNESS // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
AESTHETIC // ⭐️⭐️⭐️
INTENSITY // ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This beverage can be served hot or iced 🧊
🍵 All beverages are made with ceremonial-grade matcha from our friends from 🇨🇦
📝 Reminder: All votes are accumulated from both social rankings & in-store matcha drink purchases!
Stay tuned to our story polls over the next few weeks for live updates on the rankings of all the matcha drinks 🍵
So, the people wanna know — does the Salted Maple Oat Matcha 🍁🤎 have your vote?! 🏁
2026-03-03
🏁🐎Introducing Apricot Sunrise Matcha!!! 🍵🍑
This beverage consists of matcha, apricot syrup, milk & topped with vanilla cold foam 🍑
CONTENDER STATS
SWEETNESS // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
AESTHETIC // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
INTENSITY // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This beverage can be served hot or iced 🧊
🍵 All beverages are made with ceremonial-grade matcha from our friends from 🇨🇦
📝 Reminder: All votes are accumulated from both social rankings & in-store matcha drink purchases!
Stay tuned to our story polls over the next few weeks for live updates on the rankings of all the matcha drinks 🍵
So, the people wanna know — does the Apricot Sunrise Matcha 🍑 have your vote?! 🏁 👀
2026-03-02
WELCOME TO MATCHA MADNESS — OFFICIALLY 👏
RACERS, TO THE STARTING LINE
🏁🐎Introducing Grapefruit Matcha Spritz!!! 🍵🥥
This beverage consists of matcha, fresh 100% grapefruit juice, tonic water, dried grapefruit to garnish & ice 🧊
CONTENDER STATS
SWEETNESS // ⭐️
AESTHETIC // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
INTENSITY // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🧊 this beverage can only be served as an iced option 🧊
🍵 All beverages are made with ceremonial-grade matcha from our friends from 🇨🇦
📝 Reminder: All votes are accumulated from both social rankings & in-store matcha drink purchases!
Stay tuned to our story polls over the next few weeks for live updates on the rankings of all the matcha drinks 🍵
So, the people wanna know — does Grapefruit Matcha Spritz ✨ have your vote?!
2026-02-27
📣 Attention all racers, can we please have all matcha drink qualifiers to the starting line!!!! 🏁🍵
Beginning next week on Monday, March 2nd, six specialty matcha-infused drinks will head face-to-face to compete for winner status, chosen by YOU 🫵 during our second annual
🍵🍵🍵MATCHA MADNESS 🍵🍵🍵
Six competitors will arrive on the start line, but only FOUR 4️⃣💥 will make across the finish line 🏁 and will continue their victory circle 💫 on our permanent cafe menu.
Votes will be accumulated from both social rankings & in-store matcha drink purchases!
All beverages are made with ceremonial grade matcha from our friends 🍵🇨🇦🫶
Rankings will be shared weekly through our stories.
Keep your eyes peeled for all of the contestant joining us this year 👀 and head into any of our Dark Horse Espresso cafes to try them first hand yourself beginning next week on March 2nd!! 🍵 🍵 🍵 🍵 🍵 🍵
Good luck to all of the starry-eyed Matcha Madness contestants!!! 🤞 🐎
Get ready to take the reins 🐎 On your mark. Get-set. MATCHAAAAA 🏁🍵📣 🙌
2026-02-25
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON 👀
Start your engines 🍵
Matcha Madness returns in 3…2…1….
2026-02-20
Are you looking to join a fun, supportive and lead an inclusive team of specialty coffee lovers? We’re hiring cafe managers for a few of our Dark Horse cafes throughout Toronto!! ️
WE ARE: A spot for those who like great coffee, handmade pastries, and a welcoming environment 💞☕🖤
If you are someone who is passionate about coffee, community and enjoys working as part of a team 🤝 then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!!
Some of our expectations for this role include:
☕ Management level experience in cafes or quick service restaurants directly serving customers and leading teams
☕ Experience managing inventory and balancing quality and cost effectively
☕ Strong front of house experience with a proven ability to excel in customer service and hospitality
Looking for more deets before you apply? Head to our link in bio 🔗 and fill out the form for the first steps in your application to be a Dark Horse Cafe Manager! OR if you know someone who makes great coffee, tag them in the comments below 👇 👀
We can’t wait to meet you!! 🖤 🐎
2026-02-17
The iced strawberry matcha leaves us tickled pink this February 🥰🍵🍓
This beverage combines the taste of juicy, sweet strawberries to complement matcha’s earthy and full-bodied notes, creating a complex taste 😍
As a recurring favourite — you just can’t go wrong with a strawberry matcha 🍓🧊
As always, can be served with regular or alt milks – just ask your friendly barista 🥰
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 |
7:30am - 7pm |
| Tuesday |
7:30am - 7pm |
| Wednesday |
7:30am - 7pm |
| Thursday |
7:30am - 7pm |
| Friday |
7:30am - 7pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 8pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 8pm |
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What people say
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!
