Toronto, ON - Since 1987, DarkCityCoffee has been in the business of custom roasting. We pride ourselves on the fact that we roast only to order, that means you get your beans within hours of being roasted. Unlike most coffee that spends its best days expiring on a shelf, your coffee arrives at your door in its prime (before the staling process has even begin).. We don't even use fancy packaging because it's not necessary when it's this fresh.
DarkCity - TV Commercial
posted 2011 Jan by David Thompson
May 2010 - Roast Magazine, The Firestarters
posted 2010 Jul by David Thompson
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posted 2010 Jun by David Thompson
2007 - Voted Toronto Life Best of Food and Wine Guide
posted 2010 Jun by David Thompson
2008 - NOW Magazine Greener Beans
posted 2010 Jun by David Thompson
"Scarborough's aptly named Dark City (410 McLevin, at Neilson, 416-282-2307) has been around even longer, first as a hugely popular coffee house on the Danforth back in the 80s and now as Toronto's leading roaster. Beans, both fair trade organic and not so fair trade non-organic, are available in more than 40 roasts, including some from Papua New Guinea and the Galapagos Islands, and are hand-roasted to order within 24 hours. Better yet, with a minimum 2-pound order, delivery is free in the GTA."
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2008 - The Globe and Mail Beppi Crosariol: Wine/Spirits columnist
posted 2010 Jun by David Thompson
"It helps to love the bean if you love the grape, especially where mornings after are concerned. But you haven't tasted coffee until you have tasted just-roasted. Toronto-based Dark City, one of a growing number of micro-roasters around the country, couriers insanely perfumed beans to addresses in Southern Ontario, usually within 24 to 48 hours. Two of their best espresso offerings: Extra Butter and IV Drip. From $15 a pound through Dark City (http://www.darkcitycoffee.com)."
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Testimonials
posted 2010 Jun by David Thompson
2009 - wow!
"Dear Coffee Magician, I can't thank you enough for that heavenly Brazil Varginha-Sul de Minas blend you delivered the other day. I know I asked for something special/unique for my espresso machine--and it is incredible in that role--but I also put it through my cone and filter for a drip brew, and the results were nothing short of magic. That combo is a keeper. Although I didn't see either of the two coffees that comprise this blend among the regular offerings on your menu. Please don't let them get away! "
Thanks again,
Jason
2009 - Tony Aspler, Wine Columnist, Wine Guy
"Deborah and I have been clients of Dark City Coffee Company since 1987. A pound of freshly roasted beans is delivered to our door a day after we phone in the order. What could be better than that.
Tony Aspler C.M."
Cheers, Tony
www.tonyaspler.com
2009 - The BEST Coffee we've ever had..
"I would like you to know that we tried both the Dark City Espresso and the Extra Butter coffees this weekend. My husband and I agree that it is truly the best coffee we have ever tasted both here at home and in retail establishments. The espresso produces a beautiful thick crema, with plenty of chocolate and fruitiness on the palate. I tried the Extra Butter and a 50/50 blend of it and the espresso in lattes. We were delighted with both. The Extra Butter on its own in the latte was everything you promised.
My only concern now David, is over-consumption, because the coffee is so fine. I know what I'll be taking to friends as hostess gifts in the future.
I read your storage instructions and have vacuum-packed the beans in smaller quantities and stored them in the freezer.
Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to drinking only the best coffee from now on thanks to Dark City."
Best regards,
Mary
2009 - THANKS AGAIN!
"I received your coffee this morning....
I could eat the air surrounding it! Good timing....Easter weekend and friends! Get some good reactions.
It was really really nice of you and will be in-touch next week.
Just rest assured that I will use you 100% for sure and will call you next week and get the whole account thing set up and out of the way!
I hope you have had or having a great Easter weekend!"
Tim
2008 - The Common 1071 College, at Gladstone
"The emphasis here is on the consumption of strong, hot, brown liquid. Powerful Dark City blends are efficiently pumped out by experienced hands behind the counter."
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