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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters

San Diego, CA

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee company founded in 2013 that began its journey roasting and serving cold brew in a small San Diego neighborhood. The company has built its philosophy around the belief that coffee is fundamentally about relationships - from cultivating close connections with smallholder farmers worldwide to serving customers who enjoy their coffee each morning. The roastery takes pride in sourcing direct-trade coffees and maintaining strong relationships with farmers across the globe, emphasizing quality and ethical sourcing practices. What started as a small neighborhood operation has grown significantly, with Dark Horse now operating multiple locations across San Diego including Normal Heights (their original location that has moved to 3330 Adams Avenue), Hillcrest, South Park, Golden Hill, North Park, La Mesa, Chula Vista, and even expanded to Koloa on the south side of Kaua'i, Hawaii, as well as Truckee, California, and San Diego International Airport Terminal 1. Dark Horse Coffee Roasters specializes in artisanal coffee roasting with a focus on third-wave coffee culture. Their signature offerings include "The Champ" espresso drink and their popular Cold Brew on Nitro with homemade vanilla bean syrup. The company has also diversified its offerings by partnering with Mutual Friend Ice Cream at their South Park location, creating unique affogato experiences that blend their coffee expertise with artisanal ice cream. The Normal Heights location at 3330 Adams Avenue serves as their primary roasting facility and flagship café, operating daily from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The company has demonstrated strong community engagement throughout San Diego's neighborhoods, with each location tailored to serve local communities while maintaining their core coffee quality and relationship-focused approach.

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2013

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