"2011-05-03T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . "This is a really great location to relax with a cup of coffee or to sit down and focus on getting some hard work done. The coffee is great and the snacks are scrumptious. They have the coffee shop basics down but the carefully crafted atmosphere is what really makes this Dark Horse location perfectly ideal.\n\nSituated in China Town, this coffee shop enjoys an even flow of customers and seems to always have a seat for me to sit, no matter what time of day I walk in. The expansive windows allow for your body to bath in copious amounts of natural light when you sit down at one of the communal tables up front. Though these seats tend to fill up quickly with individuals keen on getting work done. Though, there is also seating in the back, behind the bar, for more intimate conversations catering to those who enjoy a cushy place to sit .\n\nI got a mocha the first time I went here. My eyes felt like they were going to pop out of their sockets when I saw how much mocha syrup was being squirted into my cup. I asked the barrista to scoop some of it out since I do actually like to taste some coffee. Though, surprisingly my mocha wasn't ridiculously sweet, despite the barrista only taking out about a tea spoon worth of syrup. My drink was warm enough to drink right away but I would have preferred it hotter so I would be able to enjoy it longer.\n\nDon't expect the hustle and bustle of a Starbucks here, as the staff here take their time to make your coffee while pleasantly chatting with you. If you're in a hurry you might want to grab a quick shot somewhere else. The espresso art will differ depending on how experienced your barrista is as their craft, mine was okay.\n\nAll in all come visit Dark Horse for the great environment! Everything else is on par, not disappointing but not entirely satisfying."^^ . "1"^^ . . "3"^^ . "1"^^ . .