Dark Horse Espresso Bar

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Maxene Cabilin

Dark Horse has been fueling Toronto for years, and the Yorkville location shows exactly why it’s a classic. The room is wide open and drenched in sunlight, so even a quick coffee break feels like hitting reset. The menu doesn’t overcomplicate things. Pour-overs are crisp, lattes are velvety, and espresso is consistently dialed in. Big communal tables make it easy to co-work, strike up a chat, or just people-watch while pretending to finish that spreadsheet. The vibe is lively but never stressful, and the baristas somehow keep the line moving without making you feel like you’re on a stopwatch. It’s polished enough to bring a client, relaxed enough to linger with a book, and dependable enough to sneak into your daily routine. Basically, Dark Horse Yorkville is one of those cafés you end up trusting with both your caffeine fix and your free time.