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2026-06-23
HOORAY HOORAY we’re open in North London 🐴
📍 86 Fanshawe Park Road East
Open Hours ⏰
Tuesday 10am-4pm
Wednesday - Sunday 9am-4pm
We’ll be bringing you all of Dark Horse house, coffee blends you know and love, seasonal beverages, ceremonial grade matcha and tons of baked fresh in-house daily pastries and sandwiches for yourk daily routine ♥️ 🥪 ☕️
We can wait to meet you!! 🖤🖤
2026-06-19
Come find your place ❤️🖤
Did you catch the latest Toronto cafe opening announcement?!👀
Check out the last posts in the map for full deets 🙌 🗺️
We eagerly await welcoming you into the new Dark Horse cafe spaces 🫂 🐎
Get ready for a full on Dark Horse Summer SOON 👀 🌞
2026-06-19
EHEM ***TAP TAP***🎙️ will the third new Dark Horse cafe opening please stand up!! 🐴 ☕️ 🖤
WELCOME TO COLLEGE & DOVERCOURT 📍
Located at the corner of College and Dovercourt, in Toronto, Dark Horse is taking shape inside this architectural gem — we are so excited to take over this coffee focused space and become part of your daily Toronto commute & the community 🖤
As we move towards celebrating 20 years in the making for Dark Horse Espresso, we are excited to share the expansion of our Toronto cafe’s footprint on this major intersection 🍁 🥹
College and Dovercourt will also offer you Dark Horse house coffee blends you know and love, like Northern Dancer & 20 Grand Espresso 🐎 and continue to share new seasonal beverages 🧊 ceremonial grade matcha 🍵 and tons of baked fresh in-house daily pastries and sandwiches for your daily routine ♥️
We are so excited to become part of this impeccable neighbourhood, and open these iconic doors of this beautiful Toronto building once more. We hope to do you and the heritage of this incredible building proud 🖤
OPENS SUMMER, AUGUST 2026 🌞 🐎
Get ready for Dark Horse Summer.... SOON 👀
2026-06-18
Come find your place ❤️🖤
Did you catch the latest Toronto cafe opening announcement?!👀
Check out the last posts in the map for full deets 🙌 🗺️
OPENS SUMMER, JULY 2026 🌞 🐎
Get ready for Dark Horse Summer.... SOON 👀
2026-06-18
**TAP TAP** — IS THIS THING ON🎙️ will the second Dark Horse cafe thats opening please stand up!!
WELCOME TO SHERWAY GARDEN INDIGO📍
Located inside the Indigo at the iconic CF Sherway Gardens Mall in Etobicoke, 25 The West Mall
We know many of you have already been asking us when Sherway will be open and we’re so excited to become part of the Indigo space CF Sherway Gardens and welcome you into the new cafe so so soon!! 🖤🫂
Your entrance to the latest Dark Horse Espresso Bar will be right off the north parking lot inside Indigo Sherway Gardens 🅿️
OPENS SUMMER, JULY 2026 🌞 🐎
Get ready for Dark Horse Summer.... S👀N
2026-06-17
Testing testing 🎙️ will the first new Dark Horse opening please stand up!!
WELCOME TO 64 BATHURST 📍
Located at the corner of Bathurst and Wellington, Toronto, located right on the future of the Ontario transit Line 🚇
As we move towards celebrating 20 years in the making for Dark Horse Espresso, we are excited to share the expansion of our Toronto cafe’s footprint on this coming up major intersection. Whether you’re heading to work, picking up the kids, walking home or catching up with pals we’re enthused for you to make this cafe space your own stomping grounds.
64 Bathurst will offer you Dark Horse house, coffee blends you know and love, seasonal beverages, ceremonial grade matcha and tons of baked fresh in-house daily pastries and sandwiches for your daily routine ♥️ 🥪 ☕️
We are so excited to become part of the neighbourhood’s foundation, and welcome you in with it!! 🖤 🙌
OPENS SUMMER 2026 🌞 🐎
Get ready for Dark Horse Summer.... SOON 👀
2026-06-16
Our journey began in a much, much younger Toronto, back in 2006, still a little naive but truly sparked by a fiery passion and desire to open an espresso bar ☕️♥️
We were trying to find our place in Riverside, on the city’s East side. At the time, it was an up-and-coming neighbourhood, just starting to gentrify as cheaper than the trendy west end. There wasn’t much open, aside from some old mom-and-pop shops. It felt a bit like a wild new frontier, a natural beginning of something. It took a full year to find a place. It was as ugly as anything we had seen 😅🤣 with pink, yellow and blue tiles on the walls. A barbershop previously. We gutted the walls and took them down to the brick (horsehair insulation in the walls, behind the lathe and plaster, ironically!) 😉 🐴
It was the messiest job, and it probably took a few years off our lives to remove that stuff with a hammer and chisel. But we built the entire shop on our own, with no outside help. We didn’t have much money or time. We made it as homey and comfortable as we could within our means, and even built the communal table from a scrap-metal bin and some reclaimed floorboards. (P.S. We still have that table at Queen East.) We bought a 2-Group Electra on Kijiji and set up shop with the communal table we built from a scrap-metal bin in the window. Two months later, we opened the doors to the neighbourhood for the first time and spent the next eight months riding our bikes across the city every day at dawn to open up shop.
Not many people thought we could do it, not even ourselves at times, but we did!! 😭🥹🤩
2026-06-16
Do you remember that time…. 🤔
We’ve got a lot of stories from our dark horse journey through the city📍
Follow along with us as we put some of the stories on the map… 👀
We cannot wait for Dark Horse Summer to begin 🐎🗺️
2026-06-16
rumble, rumble...Toronto Born & Sown!
We’re born and brewed in Toronto and have been finding our place in this beautiful city we call home for 20 years and counting. We’re making this summer a “Dark Horse” Summer.
This summer, our Dark Horse journey continues as we plant new roots in 3 iconic Toronto neighbourhoods.
3 new Toronto Cafes,
3 iconic neighbourhoods
1 Dark Horse Summer!
Find your place sooooooooon! 👀
Address
100 Queens Quay E
Toronto, ON
M5E1Z2
To reach Queens Quay E in Toronto, you have several options for public transport and driving/parking:
Public Transport:
1. Subway: Take Line 1 (Yonge-University) to Union Station. From there, transfer to the 509 Harbourfront streetcar heading westbound. Get off at the Queens Quay East at Lower Sherbourne St stop.
2. Bus: Depending on your starting location, you can take various bus routes that connect to Queens Quay E. Check the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) website or use a transit app for the most suitable bus route.
Driving/Parking:
1. From downtown Toronto: Head south on Yonge Street until you reach Queens Quay E. Turn left onto Queens Quay E and continue until you find parking options along the street or nearby parking lots/garages.
2. From Gardiner Expressway: Take the Jarvis Street exit and head south on Jarvis Street until you reach Queens Quay E. Turn right onto Queens Quay E and look for available parking spaces along the street or nearby parking lots/garages.
Please note that parking availability may vary, so it's advisable to check for nearby parking facilities in advance or consider using alternative transportation methods if possible.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Tuesday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Friday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Saturday |
8:30am - 6pm |
| Sunday |
8:30am - 6pm |
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What people say
Dark Horse Espresso Bar, located on Queens Quay E in Toronto, is a coffee shop that offers much more than just great coffee. With their recent addition of popsicles and ice cream, they have become the perfect destination to beat the summer heat. The flavors are constantly rotating, ensuring that there is always something new and exciting to try. Whether you're a fan of fruity flavors or classic favorites, Dark Horse has got you covered.
In addition to their refreshing treats, Dark Horse also boasts inviting patios where customers can enjoy their favorite beverages while soaking up the sun. It's the perfect spot to relax and unwind during patio season. And if you're feeling peckish, Dark Horse has a wide selection of snacks and beers to satisfy your cravings.
What sets Dark Horse apart is their commitment to offering options for everyone. They have delicious sugar-free and caffeine-free flavors available for those who want to indulge without any guilt. This attention to detail ensures that every customer can find something they love.
Dark Horse goes beyond being just a coffee shop by providing unique gift options as well. From Mother's Day cards to dried flower arrangements, wine, and specialty chocolates, they have everything you need to make someone feel special.
For those who prefer enjoying Dark Horse's offerings at home or on their own favorite patio, they now offer retail beer options in their marketplace selection. It's the perfect way to bring the Dark Horse experience wherever you go.
Even breakfast is covered at Dark Horse with their new gluten-free and vegan breakfast cookies. These cookies are not only delicious but also provide a healthier option for those looking for a sweet treat in the morning.
And let's not forget about their retail coffee bags! You can take home your favorite blend from Dark Horse and enjoy it whenever you want in the comfort of your own home.
Dark Horse Espresso Bar on Queens Quay E truly offers an exceptional experience for coffee lovers and beyond. With their diverse menu, inviting patios, and unique gift options, it's no wonder why they are a favorite among locals and visitors alike. So head over to Dark Horse and discover your new favorites while enjoying their warm and welcoming atmosphere.
