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Pilot Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop$$$$
Leslieville, Toronto
"Great flat white, very busy and a lot of families."(7 Tips)
"Good for moms with strollers."(3 Tips)
"The best coffee in Leslieville (and possibly Toronto)."(2 Tips)
"Delicious, always well made lattes."(9 Tips)
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Great neighbourhood vibe, awesome patio on warm days, coffee is some of the best in the city. Staff are a bit aloof though.
Upvote3Downvote- Kyo SongApril 9, 2016Great flat white, very busy and a lot of families. They have high chairs available for kids. Fair amount of seating but you may be hard pressed to find a free spot. Smells wonderful when you walk in.
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Probably one of the best cafes in all of Toronto. They really push the envelope in terms of the coffee they serve, knowledge and service. Love this spot!
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Jay HarrisDecember 3, 2016Awesome spot, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Only suggestion is to up their Gluten Free and have an organic coffee option for those who don't want pesticides in their brew.UpvoteDownvote- The best coffee in Leslieville (and possibly Toronto). The beans are roasted on-site and the roaster is in the middle of the shop, so you can watch and ask questions if they're roasting that day.Upvote3Downvote
One of the best cafe's in Leslieville. The chocolate croissant's are to die for. Don't forget to ask for a loyalty card, then your 10th coffee is free.Upvote1Downvote- They have some of the best coffee in the city. If you're there for lunch, get the panini! Almond cookies are an excellent snack.UpvoteDownvote
Dali YazawaOctober 12, 2011i love the "easy-mate", the local is modern, confortable and open very early. Poured a beautiful espresso, and then tried a macchiatto. Nice smooth chocolate taste, nice body. uhmmmUpvoteDownvote
Kittie ChanApril 27, 2015Their coffee never disappoints. Serves Sloan teas and cinnamon buns on Sundays (sometimes).
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DavidJune 22, 2019Good coffee. Friendly staff. A nice spacious location with plenty of patio space.UpvoteDownvote
Giant latte, good flat white. A nice spot.Upvote1Downvote
Raph HAugust 18, 2016Really nice coffee and staff for this beautiful place (previously a garage) - nice light and high ceilingUpvoteDownvote
JonasJune 24, 2013Local? Bring your own mug and they'll make your beverage of choice in it. Saves the cups!
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Prachy MohanSeptember 29, 2015Cappuccino, macchiato, and the panini! The panini is absolutely lovely especially for vegetarians.UpvoteDownvote
Mia KaramSeptember 30, 2017Mostly good. Stay away from to go cups. This is a good way to lessen the flat white experience.
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Cold brew coffee is crazy expensive ($4.00 for a tiny cup) but so tasty! Like a juice coffee beer rolled into one. Get it.UpvoteDownvote
Amazing coffee and great people! I love this place!
UpvoteDownvote- David GSeptember 13, 2014Great local company. Delicious, always well made lattes. Just a great easygoing vibe.UpvoteDownvote
Awesome! Great atmosphere and the gypsy cookies are fantastic; best flat white thus far!Upvote1Downvote
Andy VanderkaayJuly 12, 2012Great place. Just don't be in a rush to get your beverage, and maybe ask them to make it extra hot. (often served luke warm)Upvote2Downvote
The place to be if you like the sound of babies with your coffee or if you are out with a kidUpvote1Downvote
GlennJuly 14, 2013Great latte. Nice and Balanced, just the way I like my Sunday cup :)
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Veronica HeringerMay 21, 2011Top choice in Toronto. Beans from all over the world roasted in house. You can't miss this one!UpvoteDownvote- laurie D-SNovember 20, 2009Great space. Great coffee. Good for moms with strollers. Free wifi - patio space in the summer. They just expanded their baked goods - though the cookies were steep at $2.50.Upvote1Downvote
Iced soy vanilla latte on a hot day. Or the cold brew.UpvoteDownvote
Nadine PMarch 24, 2011Shop is very cold in the winter and late fall from people coming and going thru the door. Bundle up and drink your bevy while its still hot!UpvoteDownvote
Ian LeungJanuary 9, 2016Might be my new favorite if it wasn't so far. Big bro latte....yumUpvoteDownvote
- Best coffee in the city. Pilot roasters foreverUpvoteDownvote
MichaelNovember 16, 2011On my first visit, the staff were great, the coffee was solid and the music on was Gold Panda. Approved.UpvoteDownvote
NOT cash only, unlike many places in Leslieville. Have used credit here dozens of times. Big "perk" :)Upvote2Downvote- Iced vanilla soy latte. You'll thank me later ♡UpvoteDownvote
- Leslie Brlec Real Estate Serivices Real EstateMarch 28, 2016Best coffee I've had in a long time.UpvoteDownvote
There are secret power plugs located right by the entrance, to the left of the window bar.UpvoteDownvote
It took longer to get a brewed coffee than a speciality one. Blond girl is stunned,UpvoteDownvote
Christian MatthewsMay 18, 2012Great place to chill and work or just hang on the patio.UpvoteDownvote
Jeff S.January 24, 2014Music lineup on a Friday morning: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Kanye, Frank OceanUpvote1Downvote
Rebecca LeungJuly 3, 2011Iced chai is excellent. Servers not from the area so you can't ask for directions
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My wife loves the sea salt brownie here. It keeps us coming back!UpvoteDownvote
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(416) 465-2006
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