Pilot Coffee Roasters

pilot coffee roasters takes roasting seriously, and you can tell before you even order. ossington avenue has become one of toronto's more interesting stretches for independent food and drink, and pilot fits that energy without leaning on it. what sets them apart is a sourcing and roasting program that's thought through at the production level, not just dressed up at the counter. toronto has no shortage of cafes calling themselves specialty, but pilot has the local standing to back the label up. if you're in the junction triangle or passing through little portugal, ossington is worth the detour. come early, when the morning crowd is still thin and whatever's freshest on the filter bar is actually fresh.