As Toronto as Drake’s turtlenecks, and as warm and inviting too, this locally-owned caffeine-slanging chain serves deep, flavourful espresso drinks that are consistently on point. They have a custom espresso from one of Ontario’s best bean roasters, Detour, which is dark, flavourful and the perfect pairing for the tastebud-triggering house-made brownies.
This local chain of coffee houses is best known for their beautifully designed locations and next-level-delicious espresso drinks. But they also host their made-in-house cold brew coffee in oh-so-aesthetic stubby bottles at three of their Toronto cafés. Stop in at the Fashion District location in the Robertson building on Spadina Avenue and enjoy a bottle in front of the stunning bio-filter living green wall in the lobby.
The menu here is richer than at most stops on the Toronto espresso trail. They’ve got espresso beans from Kenya and Costa Rica, as well as their house and specialty beans prepared especially for Dark Horse espresso bar. An espresso purist will tell you to never add milk or cream, but doing so here only enhances the raspberry/chocolate/merlot or candied orange/cacao/vanilla flavourings. Get your own bag of beans and try it any way you like.