Pilot Coffee Roasters

Pilot Coffee Roasters, located on Richmond Street West, is a coffee-centric café that strives to cater to every level of espresso aficionado with their range of espresso machines - from the Barista Touch™ for pros to the Bambino™ Plus for beginners. They also offer a rotating lineup of carefully selected and artisanally roasted coffee beans that are brewed to perfection. Join expert barista Vanya and the Ossington team for a cup of happiness!

Recent social media posts

2026-05-23

No AI found here 🙅‍♀️

2026-05-15

A new edit on a fan-favourite – meet the Passionfruit Matcha Foam ✨🍵☁️

2026-04-24

San Martín Jilotepeque – Home to Nico Hammond, Catalan de Las Mercedes and your favourite Guatemalan coffees ☕️💛.

2026-04-23

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting Nico Hammond, you’ll know exactly why we keep going back.

Nico took over his family’s farm, Catalan de Las Mercedes () in Chimaltenango, Guatemala, at a young age and has been quietly doing incredible things ever since. With a background in agricultural engineering, he separates every lot by variety and obsesses over his processing — and it shows. This year we’re proud to offer two distinct coffees from the farm: Catalan Natural and Catalan Red Bourbon.

Our co-founder Andy first met Nico judging at the Cup of Excellence Guatemala in 2012 and was hooked from the first sip. More than a decade of direct trade later, this remains one of our most treasured partnerships — built on friendship, shared values, and a mutual love of exceptional coffee.

Both are Rainforest Alliance Certified™ and grown with genuine care. One easy recommendation: get both. ☕

2026-03-19

Lychee syrup paired with our “Daybreak” espresso, and topped with a Hibiscus Cloud ☀️🌺☁️

Available for a limited time only!

2026-03-17

We’re back and this one’s a little unexpected ☕️🫚

A funky limited release from Finca El Paraíso in Colombia. Co-fermented with natural spices and selected yeast—made for the more adventurous sippers.

2026-03-05

Botanical flavours in bloom for Spring 💐🍋🍯

Three fragrant recipes inspired by the season in between — some iced, some hot, and made to your taste:

🧊🌸 Hibiscus Cloud
With lychee-infused espresso and a raspberry garnish.

♨️🍯 Honey Cardamom Latte
Choose espresso, matcha, or hojicha.

🧊🍋 Yuzu Elderflower
Choose lemonade, matcha, or hojicha.

Three new recipes, served seven ways. What will your first sip of Spring be?

2026-02-23

Heritage Coffee Jelly ☕🤎 Made with Heritage Instant Coffee, this one’s simple, nostalgic, and surprisingly elegant. Think bold coffee flavour, soft wobbly texture, and just the right touch of sweetness.

Save this post and check out the recipe below ✨

You will need:
- 2–3 packets Heritage Instant Coffee
- 500ml hot water
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (to taste)
- 1 packet Knox Gelatine (about 7g)
- 2 tbsp cold water
- Cream or condensed milk to serve

1. Empty the coffee packets into a jug and pour over the hot water. Stir until fully dissolved
2. Add sugar and mix to your liking
3. In a small bowl, sprinkle the Knox gelatine over the cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes
4. Gently warm the coffee mixture if needed, then stir in the bloomed gelatine until completely dissolved
5. Pour into a shallow dish or moulds
6. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or overnight, until set and perfectly wobbly
7. Slice into cubes or spoon into glasses, top with cream if you like, and enjoy ☕🍮

2024-04-09

Reflecting on the promise of growth on this rainy Spring day. We’re so grateful to the Earth for the gift of coffee, and to the farmers caring for their plants at every stage, until they are ready for the long journey to our roastery.

We’re excitedly awaiting a very special varietal, hailing from the home of our Heritage blend.

Stay tuned. We can’t wait to share this one with you.

2024-04-05

A splash of juicy Academy blend, fresh Snapdragons, golden light spilling through the kitchen. All signs point to a beautiful weekend.

2024-02-14

Lovely 💖

2023-12-01

IT'S ANA SORA DAY. 🍓 Our last release of '23 is our most anticipated. Ana Sora is a private estate in Ethiopia's Guji Zone owned by Israel Degfa. His heirloom coffees grow at soaring high altitude which slows maturation to a crawl and creates intense fruit complexity.

To lean into that complexity, it's been naturally processed and roasted on the lightest end of our spectrum.

This fruit bomb has earned it's reputation as the most adventurous coffee we source.

Available today, happy holidays. 😁☕✨

https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ana-sora-ethiopia/?utm_content=sked_6569e04e94b592056a49e2b9&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Address

439 RICHMOND Street WEST
Toronto, ON
M5V1X9

To get to the café on Richmond Street West in Toronto via public transport, you can take the subway and get off at Osgoode Station. From there, head west on Queen Street and turn left onto University Avenue. Continue walking until you reach Richmond Street West and turn right. The café will be on your left.

Alternatively, if you are driving, you can take the Gardiner Expressway and exit onto Spadina Avenue. Turn left onto Richmond Street West and continue driving until you see the café on your right. There is street parking available in the area or you can park at a nearby paid parking lot.

Telephone

+14165464006

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What people say

Pilot Coffee Roasters on Richmond Street West in Toronto is a must-visit café for coffee lovers. Their dedication to quality and passion for fair practices in coffee consumption is evident in every cup they serve. The El Fondo blend, with its juicy apple notes, is a standout choice for espresso lovers. But Pilot Coffee Roasters offers much more than just great coffee - their Matcha Lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant option for those looking for something different. And if you're lucky, you might even get to meet Tiff, the talented roaster behind the scenes who has roasted from Toronto all the way to the UK. With such attention to detail and commitment to excellence, it's no wonder Pilot Coffee Roasters has become a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

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