Travelers passing through Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) will have a new way to caffeinate as the airport celebrates the opening of Pilot Coffee Roasters. Located in the post-security transborder lounge, the outpost of Toronto-based Pilot Coffee Roasters — operated by SSP Canada in partnership with Nieuport Aviation — offers customers the brand’s signature premium, locally roasted coffee.
“We’re proud to officially welcome Pilot Coffee Roasters to Billy Bishop Airport today,” said Nieuport Aviation CEO Jennifer Quinn. “Our passengers told us they wanted new, local options in our lounges, and this opening reflects our commitment to listening and delivering. Elevating the traveller experience is a key part of our continued investment in the terminal.”
“Pilot Coffee Roasters is one of those rare brands that feels unmistakably Toronto—crafted with care, rooted in community, and loved for a reason,” added Jennifer Juul, vice president of development at SSP Canada. “We’re proud to work with Nieuport Aviation and Pilot to bring that experience into Billy Bishop Airport’s transborder lounge, giving travellers a truly great cup of coffee as part of an easier, more elevated journey. This opening reflects what SSP Canada does best: bringing local favorites to the gate, while keeping the craft exactly where it belongs.”
“This new cafe allows Pilot Coffee Roasters to celebrate our local roots, right at the doorstep of one of the city’s most dynamic gateways,” said Pilot Coffee Roasters CEO Bruce Miller. “We’re thrilled to welcome travellers with an exceptional specialty coffee experience, sourced through world-renowned direct trade partners and freshly roasted here in Toronto.”
