Premium Lounge — Toronto

Toronto Pearson Airport Lounge
Location: Terminal 1, near Gates B and C
Date of visit: September 5, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
This was one of the few airport lounges I’ve visited that did not live up to expectations.
The breakfast selection was limited, and the kitchen struggled to keep the buffet stocked despite relatively light traffic. Scrambled eggs, croissants, cups, plates, and even hot water repeatedly ran out. The food-service area also felt cramped and inefficiently arranged.
From the breakfast spread
Scrambled eggs: Bland.
Potato wedges: Well seasoned but soggy.
Sausages: Inconsistently cooked—some were burnt, while others seemed underdone. They were also quite salty.
Beans: Slow-cooked, with a pleasant balance of sweetness and tanginess.
Pasta salad: Overcooked and overly sour. Best skipped.
Breakfast wrap: Acceptable, but tasted much like a Costco breakfast wrap.
Hard-boiled eggs: Overcooked.
Sliced turkey: Fresh, tender, and not overly brined—the best item on the buffet.
Fruit salad: Unappealing, with several pieces of overripe fruit.
Chocolate chip muffin: Very dry—skip it.
Tea: A good selection from Higgins & Burke.
The washrooms also left much to be desired in terms of cleanliness.
One redeeming feature was the atmosphere. Even at approximately 70% capacity, the lounge remained pleasantly quiet.
Overall verdict: If your access is complimentary and you need a quiet place to sit before your flight, this lounge may serve its purpose. However, I would not recommend paying for entry—especially if breakfast is your main reason for visiting.