Pilot Coffee Roasters

4.1 ( 104 reviews )
Checking... 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
$1–10
55 Bloor St W Suite 128, Toronto, ON M4W 1A6, Canada
+1 416-519-8182

Pilot Coffee Roasters, nestled in the Manulife Centre on Bloor Street, is a haven for coffee enthusiasts in Toronto. With a modern and sleek design, the café offers plenty of seating and a vibrant atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for anyone looking to enjoy a quality coffee break or catch up on work with the available free WiFi.

Customer feedback highlights the exceptional quality of their drinks. Fernando Saldanha praises their Americano, humorously suggesting a Canadian twist to its name, while also delighting in their delectable Lemon Loaf. The friendly and engaging staff further enhance the experience, as they are known for their warm greetings and professional service.

Though some reviews note variability in drink quality, such as Daniel Harroch's experience with lattes, the team’s commitment to customer satisfaction shines through when they promptly replaced a disappointing drink. Other patrons, like Robyn Deverett, celebrate the café for its delightful hot chocolate and hefty chocolate chip cookies, which add to the charm.

Moreover, Theresa appreciates the rich oat milk lattes and the café's efficient layout, especially during busy times. It’s clear that Pilot Coffee Roasters is not just about great coffee; it is about creating a welcoming community atmosphere. For anyone in Toronto, a visit to this establishment is a must!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments

Reviews For Pilot Coffee Roasters

Fernando Saldanha
May 6,2025
Dropped in this afternoon to Pilot Coffee Roasters in the Manulife Centre, for a coffee break before taking on the 3.5 hour-long film, The Brutalist. The shop is on the ground floor of the centre and very close to the escalators to the cinema. It was clean, organized with lots of seating and free WiFi from the Manulife Centre. My partner and I both had Americano coffees (wish they should call them "Canadiano coffees" instead) (LOL) and I had a slice of Lemon Loaf as well. The coffee and the lemon slice were great, but even better than that, was the vibe and staff interaction with customers. The team on duty comprised of three young people, all of whom were pleasant, engaging with customers, professional and pleasant to deal with. They greeted each customer as they entered the coffee shop and promptly filled their order. They all also said "Thank You" to their customer. The excellent customer service was a pleasant surprise as many coffee shops or any type of service businesses struggle to find and retain pleasant and enthusiastic staff. Well done, Pilot Coffee Roasters at Manulife Centre in Toronto. We will be back! Fernando
Daniel Harroch DanH
Apr 27,2025
Pilot is one of our favourite coffee roasters. That said, the quality of lattes can vary depending on the barista. After a disappointing one at this location, the barista kindly offered a replacement and it truly lived up to Pilot’s usual standard. Appreciate you standing by your commitment to quality!
Robyn Deverett
Apr 14,2025
Went to this coffee shop, and didn’t even get coffee. Is that blasphemous?! Am I cancelled?! Regardless, Pilot Coffee has one of the best hot chocolates in the area. You gotta use the real milk from the cows, in my opinion, for optimal hot chocolate taste. Again, real milk could be another controversial take, but I’m throwing it out there. Also, throw in a chocolate chip cookie with sea salt cuz it’s huge, tasty, and the same price as the other cookies. In this case bigger really is better!
Theresa
Apr 12,2025
Love how oat-y the oat milk latte is! The staff are friendly and efficient. The space is sleek, minimal, and great for crowd control (especially on busy weekday mornings): in one entrance and exit out the other. Lots of seating available just outside the shop, and in the Manulife Centre. There’s also a selection of baked goods and non-caffeinated beverages.
Vanessa Vakili
Mar 31,2025
Best matcha in town. They don't mess around. So many coffee shops use low grade mixes. Had in an almond milk latte unsweetened. Perfect.
Shay
Mar 24,2025
Busy place but really good service, good coffee, great staff, great vibe to the place because the staff look happy to be there. The flat white was delicious 10/10 Thank you
Jenn L
Mar 20,2025
I’ve been to pilot at Younge And St Clair a couple times. The first drink I ordered was was a Matcha ice Matcha latte with oat milk like some of the best Matcha I’ve ever had. I’d like how they mix some Matcha in front of you in a clear bowl ice touch The other Matcha the second drink I had was a tropical fruit matcha delicious so refreshing and then I had a pistachio loaf very good little pricey, but I feel like the Matcha is good quality
Alex Redinger
Mar 17,2025
Pilot Coffee has shops all around town. This location is in the Manulife Centre, which also contains a few other third wave coffee shops. I find Pilot's coffee to be very smooth and easy to drink. It's more of an overall pleasant coffee-sipping experience than some comparables, although perhaps less distinctive as a result. The staff are trained to ask you if you want any "food or beans" when you check out, and I'd recommend taking a look at their coffee bean options. I like to treat myself once in a while with a fresh bag from Pilot. Overall, Pilot is a solid coffee option for the area. Nothing groundbreaking, just high quality, tasty cups of joe.

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