Pilot Coffee Roasters

Pilot Coffee Roasters is a Toronto, Ontario–based specialty coffee roaster founded in 2009 by Andy Wilkin and Jessie Holmes, originally launched as Te Aro Coffee Roasters in Leslieville. Since then, it has grown into one of Canada’s most influential specialty coffee brands, known for meticulous direct trade sourcing and a focus on sustainable, ethical relationships with producers. Pilot’s small-batch roasting highlights balance, clarity, and sweetness across seasonal single-origin coffees and signature blends, ideal for both filter and espresso brewing. With multiple cafés and a state-of-the-art roasting facility, the brand champions community, education, and precision in every cup. Their commitment to quality and consistency has helped shape Toronto’s specialty coffee culture and earned recognition across Canada’s coffee scene. Today, Pilot Coffee Roasters continues to innovate and expand, delivering exceptional coffee from farm to cup.