Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Truckee

Truckee, CA · Coffee shop

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Truckee
#4
of 96 restaurants
City Percentile
82%
rating percentile
Address
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Truckee, 10009 W River St Ste B, Truckee, CA 96161
Phone
(530) 550-9239
Website
www.darkhorsetruckee.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM Sat

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Truckee is a restaurant located in Truckee, CA. It is one of 96 restaurants listed in Truckee. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Truckee city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #4 among Truckee restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Truckee

DHCR has been roasting and serving quality coffee in Truckee since 2014. We enjoy providing Tahoe with a comfortable, unique communal space, freshly roasted specialty coffee, and excellent service. Now serving beer and wine!

Hours

Friday7 AM–5 PM
Saturday7 AM–5 PM
Sunday7 AM–5 PM
Monday7 AM–5 PM
Tuesday7 AM–5 PM
Wednesday7 AM–5 PM
Thursday7 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ahmed Jaber · Aug 2025

As part of our visit, I regard this place as an integral part of the overall experience of visiting the nice and unique Truckee city. We visited them in early morning (around 7:30 am). They roast and prepare coffee in its best shape and specialized manner, and in my view it’s among the greatest we tried so far in the US and particularly in California. Thanks to the Barista and the coffee roasters, making the “Dark Horse” coffee shop among those brightest ones in the coffee making space.

★★★★★ 5.0 Isaac Rothermel · Mar 2026

Probably the highest quality option for coffee in the Truckee / Tahoe City area! I tend to seek out specialty coffee while traveling and tried three in this area - I liked the roast quality and drink preparation the most at Dark Horse. I had a latte that was well prepared - their pour overs looked very appealing, with some promising indicators like anaerobic options. This cafe’s interior is also a highlight, with lots of interesting art and stickers for sale. Please note that parking is not available behind the shop, where Google Maps directs you, but there is street parking and a parking lot across from the front of the building.

★★★★★ 5.0 Arkady Borkovsky · Dec 2024

In my view, it is one of the best coffeeshops ever. Got me it is my favorite one. Coffee is consistently great , roasted on the premises by the owner (it is privately owned and is friends with the small Dark Horse chain LA, but independent of them) The baristas are knowledgeable and friendly. I love to come here and read a book from the coffee shop library over my coffee.

★★★★★ 5.0 Adi Sadeh · Feb 2026

This is my favorite coffee shop in Truckee! Not only do they serve the best coffee, but they’ve created a true space for community, art, and expression. Art is inherently political, and I love Dark Horse Coffee for providing a welcoming place where artists and neighbors can express themselves, come together, grieve, catch up over coffee, or connect for the very first time. Dark Horse never change! ♥️

★★★★★ 5.0 Samuel Mohun · Feb 2026

I love how this place fosters freedom of art, expression, and politics. Dark Horse creates space for local artists to share their work and their voices. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, I think it is essential for artists to express artistic and political ideas freely. That spirit of free speech feels deeply American and truly special. I love Maddie T’s art — and the coffee is the best around.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Live Music ✓ Live Performances ✓ Breakfast ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Coffee shop

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