Morning lattes roll into afternoon martinis, the kitchen bakes its own sourdough and makes it all from scratch, and the boutique and salon turn a coffee run into an afternoon. Coffee gets you in the door — the everything keeps you.
Under one roof
Espresso in the morning, cocktails come afternoon — and in between, a kitchen that bakes its own sourdough and makes everything from scratch. Dark Horse is where Crosslake gathers, all day, every day.
A true scratch kitchen — sourdough baked in-house, egg bakes, and flatbreads — plus specialty espresso and dirty sodas.
Step inside
Signature drinks, espresso martinis, and Northwoods-inspired pours from noon on.
The cocktail list
Curated apparel, gifts, and finds — a piece of the Dark Horse to carry home with you.
Take a peek
A little pampering in the Town Square. Come for the coffee, stay for the whole experience.
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Drink of the Month
July's pour — a vibrant gin sparkler with a burst of blueberry and a twist of lemon. Bright, fizzy, and a little bit funky, just like the lake in high summer.
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The Space
Velvet in the corners, lamplight in the nook, and the espresso machine humming under it all. Dark Horse turned a Town Square storefront into the kind of room that makes you cancel your next stop — equal parts morning coffee shop and afternoon cocktail bar.
Post up at the bar, or claim the speakeasy nook if it's open — regulars know. Browse the boutique while your latte's poured, or make a whole afternoon of it with a little pampering at the salon. However long you meant to stay, plan on longer.
Mark the Calendar
$5 glasses of wine from 11am to 4pm. Catch up with friends, take a long lunch, or just enjoy a beautiful day with the perfect pour.
75 minutes of crystal singing bowls at 6:30pm — relax, reset, and unwind. $20 per person, limited to 20. Bring a blanket, pillow, and yoga mat. Call 218-851-4234 to reserve your spot.
Scratch sourdough out of the oven — white, brown sugar chocolate pecan, and jalapeño cheddar when the baker's feeling ambitious. Text 218-851-4234 to reserve a loaf.
Acoustic sets and music in the park all summer long in Crosslake Town Square — morning coffee shows and golden-hour evenings, with drink specials to match.
Dates shift with the season — catch the latest on Instagram and Facebook.
Crosslake Town Square
35734 Allen Ave
Crosslake Town Square
Crosslake, MN 56442