Pilot Coffee Roasters

We visited this café during the LEGO Botanicals pop-up bar. It was a fantastic event with beautiful decorations. On top of that, the coffee was excellent, so it’s definitely worth visiting even without the LEGO event just to enjoy a great drink.

I had such a wonderful experience at this cafe! The atmosphere is so cozy and the barista was incredibly kind and professional. I’m quite sensitive to caffeine and have a milk allergy, but the barista wearing the black hat went above and beyond to double-check the ingredients for me. He recommended the Miso Hojicha Latte, and it was absolutely delicious. It has a beautiful, deep nutty flavor—almost like black sesame—with a hint of saltiness that balances everything perfectly. The latte art was stunning and the texture was so smooth. I really appreciated the extra care taken for my dietary needs. I’ll definitely be back soon! ❤️

Mocha is great but matcha latte is not. The place looks nice and fresh but drink is very basic.

I’d heard about this coffee roaster before but had never actually tried their coffee. If you search for coffee roasters in Toronto, this place usually pops up near the top. I happened to be walking down Ossington and stumbled across it, so I figured it was a good time to finally give it a shot. The vibe of the café is kinda industrial, high ceilings, a wide open layout, and multiple espresso machines built right into the counter, which I’ve honestly never seen anywhere else. There’s also a little retail corner where you can buy their beans. I’ve heard their “Heritage” blend is what they’re known for, and that’s what they use for most of their drinks in the café. The menu has a good range of both hot and cold options. They also have a small pastry selection, though I don’t think they bake them in-house. They had a couple of cold brew towers, which are pretty rare to see in Toronto. As for the coffee itself, it was really good. Smooth, earthy, and topped with a nice layer of espresso foam. I’ll definitely be back, and next time I’m grabbing a bag of beans to take home.

This location is a lovely cafe spot with plenty of seating and aesthetic atmosphere. Have only tried the Mango sticky rice matcha here - unfortunately too sweet and not enough matcha flavour. Generally, have tried various Pilot Coffee Roasters locations and the coffee is great, but the matcha is lacking. Have not tried the coffee at this location personally but I’d assume consistent quality.