We love this place and exclusively buy our beans form Dark Horse and have since it opened. Happily, I enjoy their other beverages (love their chai) as well as the donuts, always pop in when I have something to do at the post office next door. Everyone is nice and chill here, and though it's obviously a really tiny place it's a great vibe. Get the best friend blend—perfect for espresso machine or drip coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alan Hay
Love this place in downtown Chula Vista. Coffee always great, simple but good food offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Cofee
Patric
Didn't get any food.Just coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mrs. R
Love the chai!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spinner B
We had a $3 “drip” coffee and a $6 salted maple iced latte, both were undrinkable. The “drip “ coffee was drained from the dregs of a vat of coffee, that must of been there for awhile, yesterday? We had intestinal issues after as well, no bueno,
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ada Hamilton
Great coffee just a little bit less attitude.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jan W.
The champ iced tasted bitter and not sweet enough to my liking. Wasn't a huge fan considering honey cinnamon not what I was expecting
Joann Hamilton
I really wanted to give them 5 stars but only because of the attitude I got I have to drop it down to 4 stars, If you can bear the attitude their coffee is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Robert Lee Noval
We had lattes there when we stayed is San Diego and it was great! I wish i could take you guys with us on the boat to San Francisco :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caitlin D.
I decided to come here because it holds a lot of memories for me. And the last time I went they had indoor seating while I really liked. Sadly when we arrived I learned they extended the coffee making area and cashier spot so there's no seating inside. (-) Only 4 benches outside. I personally really liked how they utilized the space 3-4 years ago, hopefully they will return it back to normal. Other than that, the iced s'maple (salted maple) was spot on and delicious. It was smooth, not bitter or acidic, and very tasty. 10/10. The woman working asked us questions to be sure it's to our liking: what size cup, what milk is ok, etc. My aunt ordered a cappuccino. Which has a standard size (pretty small). But you can choose if you want the standard or something bigger. My aunt asked for caramel, which they don't have. And the barista recommended the salted maple which is made with real maple syrup by the way! I think they added a little bit less to hers because she seemed unsure about the syrup. My aunt did enjoy it though. We also shared one of the pastries in the window case. It was a croissant muffin combination but was labeled under a cinnamon roll muffin. It had cinnamon sugar on it and a great caramelization to the middle spiral of it. But since it wasn't warmed up or anything, I think it's one to skip for next time. I usually order an "eat skinny donut" -- churro flavor but they only had chocolate today. (Vegan) Something to note is that their straws are really thin and easy to "splinter". I opened mine and sat down and the first sip I took the straw stabbed me in the lip. It was really sharp so I went in to grab another~ the barista mentioned about the straws and apologized for it. So it seems like something that happens often with their straws! That's not good. (-) Next time I'll have to remember to bring my own if it happens again. The service was quick and they were pretty nice. The music was different than I expected for Dark Horse Coffee Roasters, but the artwork inside was pretty cool. (Maybe they can play some Nothing But Thieves, CAS, or Friday Pilots Club?) Pick up your drinks on the small table to the right of the tablet. Mine was ready on that table but I didn't know until she pointed it out. 3-4 stars. I know sitting outside is a nice thing, especially with the sunshine we have. But it's so close to the road that it's not as enjoyable for me. I really hope they do indoor seating again (even though they only had three small circle tables at most, seating two per table).
Great coffee and pastries! I really enjoyed the maple donut and the pumpkin spiced latte. The service is fast and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lulu L.
I absolutely adore their coffee. When I'm in North Park I hit up Dark Horse. I'm out and hoping to pick up fresh beans. I'm telling you, if you love coffee give them a try.
David Taylor
My favorite normal heights coffee shop. All their drinks are always made with care. Recommend their cold brew or iced salted maple.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Maple Latte Iced Latte
Victor Fer
Great little coffee shop. You can find Dark Horse in The Chula Vista Village also. This is the original very nice great cup of joe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy
The coffee is amazing! This is not a place to go and sit with friends and have coffee. It's a grab and go.
We love this place and exclusively buy our beans form Dark Horse and have since it opened. Happily, I enjoy their other beverages (love their chai) as well as the donuts, always pop in when I have something to do at the post office next door. Everyone is nice and chill here, and though it's obviously a really tiny place it's a great vibe. Get the best friend blend—perfect for espresso machine or drip coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place in downtown Chula Vista. Coffee always great, simple but good food offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Cofee
Didn't get any food.Just coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Love the chai!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a $3 “drip” coffee and a $6 salted maple iced latte, both were undrinkable. The “drip “ coffee was drained from the dregs of a vat of coffee, that must of been there for awhile, yesterday? We had intestinal issues after as well, no bueno,
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great coffee just a little bit less attitude.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The champ iced tasted bitter and not sweet enough to my liking. Wasn't a huge fan considering honey cinnamon not what I was expecting
I really wanted to give them 5 stars but only because of the attitude I got I have to drop it down to 4 stars, If you can bear the attitude their coffee is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
We had lattes there when we stayed is San Diego and it was great! I wish i could take you guys with us on the boat to San Francisco :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I decided to come here because it holds a lot of memories for me. And the last time I went they had indoor seating while I really liked. Sadly when we arrived I learned they extended the coffee making area and cashier spot so there's no seating inside. (-) Only 4 benches outside. I personally really liked how they utilized the space 3-4 years ago, hopefully they will return it back to normal. Other than that, the iced s'maple (salted maple) was spot on and delicious. It was smooth, not bitter or acidic, and very tasty. 10/10. The woman working asked us questions to be sure it's to our liking: what size cup, what milk is ok, etc. My aunt ordered a cappuccino. Which has a standard size (pretty small). But you can choose if you want the standard or something bigger. My aunt asked for caramel, which they don't have. And the barista recommended the salted maple which is made with real maple syrup by the way! I think they added a little bit less to hers because she seemed unsure about the syrup. My aunt did enjoy it though. We also shared one of the pastries in the window case. It was a croissant muffin combination but was labeled under a cinnamon roll muffin. It had cinnamon sugar on it and a great caramelization to the middle spiral of it. But since it wasn't warmed up or anything, I think it's one to skip for next time. I usually order an "eat skinny donut" -- churro flavor but they only had chocolate today. (Vegan) Something to note is that their straws are really thin and easy to "splinter". I opened mine and sat down and the first sip I took the straw stabbed me in the lip. It was really sharp so I went in to grab another~ the barista mentioned about the straws and apologized for it. So it seems like something that happens often with their straws! That's not good. (-) Next time I'll have to remember to bring my own if it happens again. The service was quick and they were pretty nice. The music was different than I expected for Dark Horse Coffee Roasters, but the artwork inside was pretty cool. (Maybe they can play some Nothing But Thieves, CAS, or Friday Pilots Club?) Pick up your drinks on the small table to the right of the tablet. Mine was ready on that table but I didn't know until she pointed it out. 3-4 stars. I know sitting outside is a nice thing, especially with the sunshine we have. But it's so close to the road that it's not as enjoyable for me. I really hope they do indoor seating again (even though they only had three small circle tables at most, seating two per table).
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Great coffee and pastries! I really enjoyed the maple donut and the pumpkin spiced latte. The service is fast and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely adore their coffee. When I'm in North Park I hit up Dark Horse. I'm out and hoping to pick up fresh beans. I'm telling you, if you love coffee give them a try.
My favorite normal heights coffee shop. All their drinks are always made with care. Recommend their cold brew or iced salted maple.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Maple Latte Iced Latte
Great little coffee shop. You can find Dark Horse in The Chula Vista Village also. This is the original very nice great cup of joe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The coffee is amazing! This is not a place to go and sit with friends and have coffee. It's a grab and go.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4