MediumSugar CaneBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$1.79/oz
Roaster
Pilot Coffee Roasters
Toronto, ONwww.pilotcoffeeroasters.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 12
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 70.0
- Reddit sentiment
- 78/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsBRCOCRGTKEVN
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit78/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 12 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency35.4/10012/12 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge12/12
- editorial cluster12/12
- stale decay8/12
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 78/100
Pilot Coffee Roasters is well-regarded as a prominent specialty roaster based in Toronto. Reddit users frequently mention them alongside other respected Canadian roasters like Hatch, Ethica, and Rogue Wave. Visitors to their cafes enjoy experiences like espresso flights, though some enthusiasts note their current lineup leans slightly more toward traditional or espresso-focused profiles compared to ultra-light specialty options.
Toronto local favoriteespresso flightsCanadian specialty roastersolid everyday options
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · I spent 40 hours on the road rating gas station coffee.
- r/espresso · ↑ · Visited Pilot Coffee Roasters in Toronto.
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Alright, upped my game significantly. Timmemore C2, Pilot specialty coffee and Aeropress.
- r/roasting · ↑ · Our first ever batch
- r/Coffee · ↑ · This Week in Coffee; Tuesday 15th of August '23
- r/pourover · ↑ · Canadian Looking to expand their taste
- r/pourover · ↑ · Good Ontario/Canada coffee roaster for pour over?
- r/roasting · ↑ · Probatone 12 Gas issues
- r/roasting · ↑ · Probat Pilot Roaster Shop Help (Part 1 as I am sure there will be more in the future)
- r/roasting · ↑ · Green Coffee Buyer
Press · Sprudge
- Coffee Design: Pilot Coffee Roasters In Toronto2023-08-11·sprudge
A fresh new look for Toronto’s Pilot Coffee Roasters.
On YouTube
4 videos · 55k combined views
Reviewers and video features describe Pilot Coffee Roasters as a pioneering Toronto-based specialty brand with roots in espresso equipment imports. Outside coverage highlights their commitment to innovation, including the restoration of vintage wood-fired roasters, custom barrel aging programs, and leadership in Canadian canned nitro cold brew. Cafes like their Ossington location are recognized for clean minimalist aesthetics that double as spaces for community coffee education.
Pioneering Canadian nitro cold brew productionRestoration of vintage wood-fired roastersCustom barrel aging programsMinimalist community-focused cafe designsOrigins in espresso machine import and service
Coverage from others
- 23k views
REVIVING THE ROASTER - PILOT (Sizzle Reel 2018)
Millars Media
- 22k views
Reviving The Roaster - Pilot (Sizzle Reel)
Reviving The Roaster
- 8k views
The Micro-Canning Revolution featuring Pilot Coffee Roasters
Cask Global Canning Solutions
- 2k views
Pilot Coffee on Ossington in Toronto might make the perfect flat white
blogTO
Flagship cafe
Yonge + St. Clair
1 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON
Open in maps →Listed first among many Toronto-area cafe locations.
The catalog
12 in stock · 11 archived
Las Palmas — Espresso
Washed lot with Pecan, Whipped Cream, and Sugary in the cup.
Huila,, CO · Washed
MediumPecanOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.98/oz
Kunjin – Papua New Guinea
Washed lot with Chocolate Almonds, Honeycomb, and Silky in the cup.
Western Highlands, PG · Washed
MediumMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.79/oz
MediumVanillaPralineCane Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.79/oz
Radial – Summer Blend
Cupping notes point toward Raspberry, Concord Grape, and Jammy.
MediumRaspberryGrapeOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.79/oz
MediumAlmondNectarinePeach
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.79/oz
Heritage Blend
Cupping notes point toward Toffee, Milk Chocolate, and Creamy.
MediumToffeeMilk ChocolateOverall Sweet+2
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.61/oz
MediumMilk ChocolateNougatCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.79/oz
MediumMilk ChocolateBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.61/oz
Academy Blend
Roaster flags Tangerine and Caramel in the cup.
MediumTangerineCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.61/oz
Monument Blend
Cupping notes point toward Cocoa and Molasses.
Medium-DarkCocoaMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.61/oz
Community Blend
Roaster flags Red Plum and Pecan in the cup.
MediumPlumPecan
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.79/oz
Archived (11)
96B Liberica Project – Vietnam
Black Honey lot with Rosewater, Blackcurrant Wine Gum, and Agave in the cup.
Quảng Trị, VN · Black Honey
LightFloralBlack CurrantSweet
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$3.17/oz
Out of stock
MediumPearCocoaGrape+2
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$1.89/oz
Out of stock
LightAlmondBrown SugarCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$1.79/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightTangerineMelonHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$1.98/oz
Out of stock
LightCinnamonCloveBrown Spice+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$3.74/oz
Out of stock
MediumDark ChocolateDate
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.79/oz
Out of stock
El Quizarra – Costa Rica
Expect Cashew, Tangerine, and Creamy from this white honey / producer:.
Central Valley,, CR · White Honey / Producer:
Medium-LightCashewTangerineOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.89/oz
Out of stock
Catalan Natural – Guatemala
Expect Fruit Punch, Gummy Bear, and Juicy from this natural.
Chimaltenango, GT · Natural
LightTropical FruitCandy
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.79/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightBlackberryAppleBerry+4
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.89/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightMelonAppleBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.69/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightAlmondCherryCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.53/oz
Out of stock
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