Independent

The Dark Horse Espresso Bar

◷ Bishopthorpe Road, York, England · ££ · Independent
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Allpress Espresso
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Australian-inspired bar using Allpress coffee; started as a horse-box stall in Shambles Market in 2018 before opening at 147A Bishopthorpe Road. Pours Allpress Espresso. Bakes on site.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

◌ Dog-friendly

The Dark Horse Espresso Bar: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does The Dark Horse Espresso Bar use?

The Dark Horse Espresso Bar pours Allpress Espresso.

What espresso machine does The Dark Horse Espresso Bar use?

The Dark Horse Espresso Bar has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is The Dark Horse Espresso Bar independent?

Yes. The Dark Horse Espresso Bar is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does The Dark Horse Espresso Bar have cake?

Yes. The Dark Horse Espresso Bar serves coffee and cake, baked on site.

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