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Packed with caffeine fiends

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...Dark Horse gets a lot of traffic, but the space has a library-like quiet. I spoke with one of the baristas who whipped up a latte with ease. Dark Horse is considered one of the best in the city when it comes to latte art, as I was told by most of the baristas I met in my travels. The owners have taken home many awards at Canadian and world barista competitions. Dark Horse also prides itself on using sustainable coffee (like 49th Parallel) and have a direct-trade relationship with coffee farms and roasters, charging a little bit more to make sure the money goes directly to farmers...See Full Post.

Communal coffee

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Dark Horse Espresso Bar is wonderful Riverside café with a warm, friendly atmosphere. It offers a great selection of fantastic coffee, like its wonderful French press, plus an organic chai and hot chocolate. Dark Horse also has a good assortment of sweet treats, like scones and biscotti. But for a lot of patrons the best part about a visit to Dark Horse is the big communal table. Situated right in the front corner near the windows (perfect for people watching), it’s a great place to sit and read the paper on the weekend, or work away on your laptop. You invariably end up chatting with someone new, which just adds to the neighbourhood feel.

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• communal coffee

Low fat latte

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Phenomenal people, drinks, atmosphere. It's home and coffee all in one.

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• Low fat latte

Cuppucino

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Amazing consistency of froth! no bitter aftertaste, love it, 'nuf said

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• cuppucino

Americano coffees

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They're great

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• americano coffees

Cafe

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The coffe is fabulous, the owner and staff are the best and the environment is relaxed - yet has a significant spark.

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• Cafe

Coffee shop

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Coolest place for community coffee, exellent example of how the neighbourhood is changing for the better. Watch out Queen W. the East end is coming up!

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• coffee shop

Chai latte

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Despite the 'espresso bar' in the name - this place serves up great drinks of the tea variety

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• chai latte

Indie espresso joint

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It's got a great feel without attitude. Free wireless connection. Bright and sunny. Huge plank table in the middle gives you room to spread out and at the same time a communal kind of feel.

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• indie espresso joint