Dark Horse Espresso Bar

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

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!

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

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.

they're always playing great music and the shop is bright and beautifully decorated. The communal table is a great idea. And, of course, the coffee is excellent.

...they give a serious tasty kick! the atmosphere is excellent...wide open space! gorgeous!

It's delicious! It's also a great creative space, if you're like me and like to get your writing done in coffee shops. They have a giant table where everyone sits together, or a side "anti-social" corner.