Worth a detour
Toronto · Leslieville, Canada
Why it’s on the route
Pilot began in 2009 in Leslieville as Te Aro Roasted, a cafe and micro-roastery founded by Andy Wilkin and Jessie Holmes, and now roasts at its own roastery on Wagstaff Drive. It buys through Direct Trade partnerships, including a long-running relationship with the Mercedes farm, and the filter list rotates through single origins. The Queen Street East shop pairs a tasting-bar style of service with retail bags of the house roasts.
At a glance
| Address | 983 Queen St E |
|---|---|
| Recognition | Roast Magazine Micro Roaster of the Year · North America's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 (#86) |
| Google rating | ★ 4.4 (1,178 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |
Beans on sale now 10
- Boa Esperança – BrazilBrazil · Natural$20
- Eldorado – BrazilBrazil · Natural$20
- Lia Jardin – Costa Rica BlendCosta Rica$20
- Sumava 'Villa Sarchi' – Costa RicaCosta Rica · Honey$20
- Kii – KenyaKenya$21
- Catalyst Blend – DecafColombia · Natural · Decaf$17
- Community BlendBlend · Colombia · Guatemala$19
- Academy BlendBlend$17
- Monument BlendBlend$17
- Heritage BlendBlend$17
From pilotcoffeeroasters.com’s online shop, checked 2026-10-30.