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| - Dark Horse has been catching my eye from the Spadina streecar for a few months now, so I was very eager to try this out for a coffee date one Saturday afternoon.
The prices and selection is very good. Not only do they have espresso and baked goods, but they also have large, gourmet sandwiches - which I always appreciate at a coffee shop! I had the green tea, which is loose leaf, cost $2 (flat) and comes in your own french-press style tea pot with a mug. I took a seat at one of the large communal tables, which was quite comfortable, although quite drafty/cold because it's right beside the door.
I suggest avoiding Saturday afternoons. It was a bit of a zoo from 2:30 to 3:30 with huge lineups and very few tables and chairs available. Due to its popularity, I think they're trying to discourage too much freelance-type work. While the communal tables were full of solo people reading and working, the wifi is only good for one hour and there aren't any outlets closeby.
Overall, the space is, visually, very appealing with plenty of bright bold colours. The main floor has two large communal tables, and a row of bar stools. The upstairs area, located behind the counter, has more of a relaxed vibe with more comfortable seats.The shop is located in a refurbished old building that also houses the Social Innovation Centre - it's a lovely workspace with a live plant wall, which you will explore if you need to use the washroom (it's out the doors and up the stairs). It'd be a wonderful spot to have closeby if I worked nearby or wanted a great drink to go, but I wouldn't go out of your way for it.
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