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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters

★★★★½ 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
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4350 Palm Ave #104, La Mesa, CA 91941 (619) 344-0550 Website
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Reviews (83)

Enrique Reyes
Enrique Reyes
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

No pour over coffee? Why?

Sabrina Konja
Sabrina Konja
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

So great having Dark Horse in East County. Their house made syrups are yummy. I usually get the salted maple iced latte. Their Champ is really popular too. They have an assortment of pastries and breakfast items. There is also a small area with bagged coffee beans, merch, and some art.

Bree Winn
Bree Winn
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Huge Huge fan of the coffee, I always get the Champ extra sweet, but I am not a fan of their closing hours. It forces me to go to Starbucks

Monica McIntyre
Monica McIntyre
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Love me some Dark Horse! Starbucks has gone wayyy downhill and DHCR has been my saving grace. The coffee is consistently fresh and delicious. The service is great and the seasonal options are always *chefs kiss* Never a bad experience here :)

Lily McClure
Lily McClure
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The coffee was good and the service was on point. I came when their baker was on a holiday break so I didn’t get to try pastries but I’m looking forward to visiting again soon!

Shea Werner
Shea Werner
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

I'm reading just based on their coffee Just tasted like water with a little bit of coffee

nickie fannin
nickie fannin
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Had chai latte it was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend

Pie Wisznia
Pie Wisznia
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Darn good cup of drip coffee :) One of the best in San Diego

Javier Meneses
Javier Meneses
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great drip coffee and better service!

Rob Belter
Rob Belter
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I think we all know by now That S-B's stopped brewing anything that resembled coffee YEARS ago . So having Dark Horse so close to my house was like receiving a gift from the Gods themselves. Thank you DH for showing our little corner of the neighborhood what good coffee is all about. For the nuts and bolts, their bread and butter is Central and South American plantations, but have always had Ethiopian, for the most part, and are starting to include coffees from Kenya and Tanzania from time to time. The coffee roasting is just fantastic. Sometimes, the Columbian coffee, from a particular plantation is so good, and so special, Juan Valdez will have a few bags flown to him direct. Okay so he doesn't, but you get the picture. The coffee is always changing, too. Like a trip around the world. Can't speak much for the coffee beverages. Like going to any place for a mocha, or whatever, let them know how you like it (strong on the mocha, extra hot, etc.). That way, you won't walk away disappointed. All that said, have a nice trip!

Delphine Valentin
Delphine Valentin
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Love the ice latte. Very good coffee

Ryan Jaress
Ryan Jaress
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

By far the best coffee shop in sd! I’m a regular at dark horse and their cold brew is on another level.

Cas Jay
Cas Jay
★★★☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Good service but the Americano I got is worse than Starbucks coffee. I worked as a barista for some time and the measurements must be off. Far too acidic leaving that lingering aftertaste and throat feel. Really disappointed dark horse holds a good name.

Agnieszka Sz
Agnieszka Sz
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I go out of my way to come to Dark Horse at any location. The coffee is Devine 🥰 And the avocado toast 😋

Chris S
Chris S
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great coffee, great service.

Avi Mehta
Avi Mehta
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

First time at this place. Iced coffee was almost 6 dollars and no wifi. No one knew the password. Only 3 seats inside.

James Ellis
James Ellis
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The coffee here is some of the best I have tried. My favorite drink is The Champ. Their Ethiopean blend whole bean coffee is awesome

Stephen Weaver
Stephen Weaver
★★★☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Not a huge fan of their Americano. Must be the way they roast the beans for their espresso.

Levin Mongan
Levin Mongan
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great coffee for those who enjoy a stronger coffee flavor. They also sell tasty donuts, cute clothes, branded accessories, and coffee grounds. My go-to coffee shop before work 💪

Ada Luk
Ada Luk
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

I just dropped in on a rainy day to grab coffee. Got a hot 16 oz latte. It was super quick and I was out in less than 5 mins. I enjoyed latte!