Why it's on the list
- Roasts in-house
- Direct-trade single-origin coffees
- Named Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year (2012)
- Multiple San Diego cafe locations
Good to know
How they brew
The room
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- espresso
- pour-over
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- espresso
- pour-over
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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
A small-batch roaster on Adams Avenue that handles its own roasting and keeps the menu focused on the coffee.
- espresso
- pour-over
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