Elixr Coffee
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UnclaimedPhiladelphia-founded specialty coffee roaster and café group known for lighter-roasted microlots and seasonal blends.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
Elixr Coffee is an American specialty coffee roaster and café operator founded in 2010 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company describes itself as being "on a mission to deliver transformative coffee experiences through the sourcing, roasting, brewing and serving of the planet's most unique coffees." It specializes in lighter-roasted, distinctive coffees, and sells both whole-bean retail coffees and wholesale coffee to cafés and businesses. Elixr operates a network of cafés, primarily in Philadelphia, with additional locations in Nashville, Tennessee and State College, Pennsylvania. Its Philadelphia footprint includes cafés in Center City, Callowhill, West Philly, and at 16th & Market, as well as a location inside Philadelphia International Airport. The company also supplies wholesale coffee across the Atlantic Northeast and beyond. On the competition side, Elixr has earned national recognition in United States Barista Championship and roasting competitions, including a 2nd place finish at the 2018 United States Barista Championship and a 3rd place finish in 2019. It has also been recognized by Business Insider as one of the 50 Best US Cafes and for Best Coldbrew in America. Elixr sells coffees through its website and cafés, including seasonal blends such as the Weekender Blend, a darker brunch-oriented blend with tasting notes of dark chocolate, pecan, and molasses. The brand positions itself around quality sourcing, lighter roasting profiles, and a strong café experience.
History
Elixr Coffee was founded in 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From its beginnings, the company focused on sourcing, roasting, preparing, and delivering what it describes as the most delicious coffee it could find, with a specialization in lighter-roasted, unique and exquisite coffees. Over the following decade, Elixr expanded its retail presence across Philadelphia and beyond. Its cafés have included locations in Center City Philadelphia, Callowhill, West Philly, and at 16th & Market, as well as a location inside Philadelphia International Airport. The company also opened cafés in Nashville, Tennessee and State College, Pennsylvania, and built a wholesale business supplying coffee throughout the Atlantic Northeast and beyond. Elixr has earned recognition in national coffee competitions. Its accomplishments include a 2nd place finish at the 2018 United States Barista Championship and a 3rd place finish in 2019. It has also been a finalist in the US Roasting Championship in multiple years, including 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019, and won 1st place at the 2017 Coffee Champs Reno Roasters Competition. In 2018, it placed 2nd at the Americas Best Espresso Baltimore competition. The company has also been recognized by Business Insider as one of the 50 Best US Cafes, for Best Coldbrew in America, and with the Krupps Best Brew Award. As of its official website, Elixr operates multiple cafés and sells retail coffee online, including seasonal blends such as the Weekender Blend. The company continues to position itself around lighter-roasted specialty coffee, wholesale supply, and a strong café experience.
- 2019
3rd Place United States Barista Competition; US Roasting Championship finalist.
- 2018
2nd Place United States Barista Championship; 2nd Place Americas Best Espresso Baltimore; US Roasting Championship finalist.
- 2017
US Roasting Championship finalist; 1st place at Coffee Champs Reno Roasters Competition.
- 2015
US Roasting Championship finalist.
- 2010
Elixr Coffee founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Products and positioning
Specialty coffee roaster and café group focused on lighter-roasted, unique coffees and transformative coffee experiences.
Weekender Blend
A darker brunch blend designed to satisfy many preferences, with low acidity and smooth character; tasting notes of dark chocolate, pecan, and molasses.
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