Dark Horse Coffee Roasters

Dark Horse Coffee was the perfect stop after visiting Book Catapult. As a thriller author, I am always looking for places with a strong creative pulse and this shop delivered. It was raining when I arrived and the space was busy in a good way. There was plenty of bench seating so I grabbed a spot while my hot chai latte and pastry were prepared. The staff was energetic and the vibe felt warm and inviting. The shop has high ceilings and an open layout that feels bright and easy to move through. It sits right on the corner so the access is simple and the steady flow of people gives the place a strong pulse. The chai tasted excellent and the pastry was solid. The whole spot has the kind of energy that keeps you alert and ready to work.

Best cup of espresso I've had during my visit in San Diego! I was recommended this place by someone who was working the coffee stand for the AANP conference at the convention center and boyyy was I not disappointed! If you love espresso, come here. The flavor is bold and it was absolutely delicious. They know exactly what they're doing here.

Negative energy every time I’ve been in here. I’ve taking my dog in a few times . Also there’s photos of the dogs on the small plexiglass by the espresso machines. South Park dogs . Well interesting how Service animals are allowed in public places ADA (federal law) + California Civil Code § 54.1 No one should have to repeat two times that they do not have “indoor dining” I’ve been here a few times I have seen dogs inside the store and they have been accommodated. There’s even a clip inside on the wall to clip your dog leash. I’ve never seen this girl working here before. It’s not even the best coffee shop when it comes to coffee or drinks you would think the girl would know the laws of having a service animal. I wasn’t asked if she was a service animal it clearly states on her vest working dog. She’s not a pet. After this I will probably never go back to this place again. I asked her “you are asking me to leave?” And she said yes there’s no “indoor dining.” I said even if she is a service animal and she said yes. It’s a new thing with the food administration. I said I was not aware the law had changed. Get better trained employees on the laws of service animals when I have seen multiple dogs inside this establishment. Congratulations DARK HORSE CANT WAIT to have this be a great reason why I try other coffee shops. Good story too. Thanks guys good luck with that.

Great coffee shop/ice cream shop. Space is inviting and cute. Fairly quiet. Not a ton of seating. But overall really like it. It’s in a great neighborhood with spots to eat and shop!

This is a very trendy coffee shop in North Park. My son comes here for coffee at least once a week. So when we came to visit him, he natural brought us here for coffee and breakfast. The varieties of coffees are very good here. People like coffees would definitely love them. I am not much of a coffee drinker but I still like their roasted coffee aroma smell. The pastries are also amazing. There is always a long line here for the pastries and coffees. We ordered a couple of big breakfasts here to dine in. My wife got an egg Benedict and mine was an ABC omelette. We were a bit disappointed in the food. They were not very appetizing. The omelette was over cooked so the eggs and cheeses were a bit hard to chew. I guess we should stick with their coffee and pastries in the future. Parking here is very troublesome. Had to park a few blocks away from the restaurant.

Review applies to coffee and ice cream only, separate occasions. Had “The Champ” latte, their cinnamon/honey latte, which was wonderfully balanced and even better than expected. Not sure if they do latte art in drinks that are not to-go or if they even offer sit-down coffees, but the taste and texture of the latte was a strong 9/10. The ice cream is also delicious, albeit nearly the same price as a good gelato shop around here ($8/two scoops is a bit steep for ice cream). All the flavors I’ve had were great. The atmosphere is rather lacking - very limited seating and sort of ramshackle in its decor and layout. Not really on par with the high-quality third wave coffee they’re serving. Service was, while friendly, surprisingly slow for coffee. There was only one person getting one drink in front of me and I still waited nearly 10 mins for the latte. Like many businesses here, the staff assumes zero sense of urgency, even in the face of long lines. If you can catch it with a zero or 1-2 person line and plan to take your items to-go, the drinks are fantastic and the ice creams are excellent as well. Just don’t expect to enjoy a posh, relaxing and modern coffee shop ambiance along with it.

Brand new Dark Horse just opened today! Lovely clean interior aesthetic, delicious coffee as usual, and dank churro donuts. Excited to have another location in South Park! Coming back often

Dark Horse in South Park is finally here! As a bonus they also sell ice cream. Really friendly staff here and their service is quick. Try the Champ (Latte + honey + cinnamon).