A new Pilot is on approach!
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport welcomes Toronto’s own Pilot Coffee Roasters to the transborder lounge
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is excited to announce that Pilot Coffee Roasters will open a new specialty cafe in the transborder lounge this winter. With origins in the iconic Leslieville neighbourhood and a reputation for sourcing and serving coffee from world-class producers, Pilot Coffee Roasters’ arrival at YTZ is emblematic of the airport’s commitment to celebrating the local Toronto community and continually raising the bar on the passenger experience.
Since 2009, Pilot Coffee Roasters has been a leader in Canada’s specialty coffee industry. Following a direct trade sourcing philosophy, they roast to reflect the skill and care of the farmer, as well as the natural qualities of its origin. Their cafes are enjoyed across Toronto, Oakville, and Waterloo, and YTZ is set to be their 12th location.
We’re thrilled to welcome Pilot Coffee Roasters to Billy Bishop Airport, bringing a beloved local favourite to our travellers. Passengers told us they wanted more local and fresh coffee choices, and we listened. This latest addition to our terminal is another step in our commitment to elevating the travel experience while showcasing some of the very best of Toronto.
Few things bring people together more than coffee and air travel. With approximately two million passengers travelling with us each year, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is focused on enhancing their experience by offering excellent amenities throughout the airport. The addition of Pilot Coffee Roasters to our service offering supports local business and ensures travellers can get their all-important jolt of fuel—the coffee kind—before takeoff.
We’re proud to partner with Pilot Coffee Roasters to bring an authentic local favourite to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. This partnership is about more than great coffee; it’s about celebrating Toronto’s vibrant food culture and connecting travellers with a beloved brand that reflects the city’s energy and creativity. Working with the teams at Nieuport Aviation, PortsToronto and Pilot Coffee Roasters, we’re enhancing the passenger experience with quality, community-driven offerings that showcase the best of the city.
With this milestone cafe opening, we’re proud to represent Toronto as a world-class destination for specialty coffee, starting right here at YTZ. Our partnership with Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport allows us to share our passion for specialty coffee and offer travellers a warm welcome, one exceptional cup at a time.
About Nieuport Aviation
Nieuport Aviation is the terminal partner at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and is committed to world-class customer service for the millions of customers using the airport. In addition to managing the passenger terminal, Nieuport Aviation offers passengers a free bus shuttle service between the airport and downtown Toronto, helping to provide a seamless travel experience. Since acquiring the airport terminal, Nieuport has invested more than $60 million in terminal upgrades, including the recently opened Aspire | Air Canada Café for domestic travellers and will soon be introducing a US preclearance facility. For more information, please visit www.nieuport.com.
About SSP Canada/SSP America
SSP America is a division of SSP Group, a leading global operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations employing around 49,000 colleagues in over 3,000 units across 38 countries. We specialise in designing, creating and operating a diverse range of food and drink outlets in airports, train stations and other travel hubs across six formats: sit-down and quick service restaurants, bars, cafés, lounges, and food-led convenience stores. Our extensive portfolio of brands features a mix of international, national, and local brands, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients and customers. The SSP America team is driven by a shared vision to bring authentic restaurant experiences to every airport in North America. Our employees have a passion for exceptional food served by people who believe in heartfelt hospitality. Our airport partners trust SSP America to deliver a world-class portfolio of brands with broad passenger appeal and lasting commercial viability. Our brand heroes trust us to bring a taste of place to their hometown airport. Visit https://america.foodtravelexperts.com/ for more information.
About Pilot Coffee Roasters
Pilot Coffee Roasters is a nationally leading specialty roaster, cafe and online retailer on a mission to realize coffee’s full potential. From sourcing to serving, they honour long-standing, direct trade relationships, stay quality-focused and fuel their passion through innovation to create an unparalleled sensory experience. Learn more at www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com.