Dark Horse Coffee Roasters

Great drip coffee and espresso

The espresso was insanely sweet, rich, and ready almost before I finished asking for it. They also had vegan churro donuts that day. I don't know what the deal is with "Jennifer K" (reviewer below) but the baristas who were there when I went in were very kind and attentive.

This place is the reason I get out of bed. Their coffee is great, arguably the best in San Diego. They have fun breakfast items from ever-changing flavors of iced donuts to hot breakfast sandwiches and good bagels with the only vegan cream cheese I’ve ever had that tastes good. But the best part of dark horse la Mesa is their staff. They make my morning. They know my drink , they get me in my way so I’m not stressed about getting to work on time because I’ve stopped for coffee . They’re funny, caring , personable and make damn good lattes . That’s why I am there ever single morning.

We took a butter croissant sandwich. Wery delicious, thanks.

This is a great little coffee shop! I love their matcha. The veggie bagel was outstanding!

My favorite espresso drink place in La Mesa. Upper tier coffee. Much better than Starbucks. To go setting.

I’ve been to their other locations and they are way better. Don’t even waste your time coming to this location because the coffee is worse (they burnt the beans on my girlfriend’s coffee), the service is worse (weird vibe and attitude from the employees), man even the food is worse (strawberries were brown & soggy). Go to a different location.