El Paraiso, Colombia
Natural lot with Fruit Cocktail, Fig, and Cherry Cordial in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Natural
MediumTropical FruitFigCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$2.08/oz
Roaster
Elixr Coffee Roasters
Philadelphia, PAelixrcoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 6
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 74.4
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
OriginsETCOECGT
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 32% · 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.
- Reddit85/100weight 18%
- YouTube80/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 6 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%
- Transparency61/1005/6 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge6/6
- stale decay4/6
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
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Elixr Coffee Roasters is consistently regarded as a high-quality, reputable roaster within the Philadelphia coffee scene and beyond. Users frequently mention them as a "must-visit" destination in Philly and praise their single-origin offerings, specifically noting their success in pulling delicious espresso shots. Their beans are often associated with high-end, specialty-grade experiences, and they are frequently cited in discussions about top-tier coffee.
high-quality single originsmust-visit Philadelphia roasterexcellent for espressospecialty coffee staplewidely respected by enthusiasts
Threads cited (10)
- r/espresso · ↑ · Picked up some beans from Elixr in Philadelphia and...
- r/espresso · ↑ · buddy of mine sent me some beans from elixr in philadelphia / pulled a decent shot on the
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Finally Caught the Strawberry Note I’ve Been Chasing
- r/Coffee · ↑ · How do you introduce someone to craft coffee?
- r/espresso · ↑ · Elixr Weekender Coffee
- r/espresso · ↑ · How many of you are buying single origins not optimized for espresso Willy Nilly and pulli
- r/pourover · ↑ · Sometimes I feel shame putting expensive beans in my Encore but it’s still so tasty! Elixr
- r/Coffee · ↑ · What makes the kalitta wave unique and why does it not get as much attention?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Going to Philadelphia tomorrow. Coffee recommendations for Center City/Old City?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Adjusting Kalita Grinds per Coffee
Press · Sprudge
- Elixr Coffee Roasters Opens Cafe In The Philadelphia International Airport2024-09-18·sprudge
Their latest cafe is now open in between Terminals B and C.
- Build-Outs Of Coffee: Elixr Coffee In Nashville, TN2021-06-28·sprudge
Elixr Coffee in Nashville, Tennessee.
On YouTube
3 videos · 7k combined views
Reviewers and interview features highlight Elixr Coffee Roasters as a key fixture in the Philadelphia coffee scene. The company evolved from a multi roaster shop serving brands like PTs into its own roasting operation. Outside coverage emphasizes their minimalist brewing approach, using methods like the Chemex to produce sweet, clean, and honest representations of the coffee.
Philadelphia coffee scene fixtureEvolved from multi roaster shopMinimalist brew philosophyClean and sweet Chemex cups
Flagship cafe
Elixr Center City
207 S. Sydenham St, Philadelphia, PA
Open in maps →The Center City location is listed first on both the homepage and the locations page, and is described in press quotes as the location hidden in an alley off Walnut Street.
The catalog
6 in stock · 4 archived
PeachLimeTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$2.00/oz
Qabballe, Ethiopia
Natural lot with Plum, Rainer Cherry, and Sugar Cane in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
PlumCherrySugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.00/oz
El Injerto Malawi Geisha, Guatemala
Expect Mandarin Orange, Creamsicle, and White Peony from this washed.
La Libertad, Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
TangerineOverall SweetFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$3.25/oz
Decaf
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$0.67/oz
MediumCaramelizedChocolateHoney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.50/oz
Archived (4)
La Josefina Estate, Ecuador
Expect Açaí, Mango Sorbet, and Saffron from this anaerobic natural.
Napo Province, EC · Anaerobic Natural
BerryMangoSpice
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$2.60/oz
Out of stock
Finca Santa Monica
Expect Lychee, Gummy Bears, and Pineapple from this experimental.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
LycheeOther FruitPineapple+3
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
PlumMangoBlack Tea+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$1.92/oz
Out of stock
LemonBlack TeaPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
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