78Expect Blackberry, Pomelo, and Brown Sugar Boba from this washed.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
BlackberryGrapefruitBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.25/oz
Roaster
Elixr Coffee Roasters
Philadelphia, PAelixrcoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 4
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 76.9
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
OriginsETECCOGT
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%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 4 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%
- Transparency55/1003/4 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge4/4
- stale decay3/4
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 is consistently regarded as a high-quality roaster in the Philadelphia coffee scene and is frequently mentioned by enthusiasts as a go-to for both espresso and pour-over. Users often highlight their single-origin offerings and signature blends like 'Lunar Lander' and 'Beekeeper' as favorites. While there is a brief discussion regarding batch-to-batch variation, it is framed as a technical inquiry rather than a quality complaint, and the brand is generally held in high esteem among specialty coffee hobbyists.
high-quality single originspopular espresso blendsPhiladelphia staplefrequent enthusiast recommendationwell-regarded by hobbyists
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/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/pourover · ↑ · Heading to Philly and would like to drink the best available pour over
- r/pourover · ↑ · Is it common for 2 different batches of the same coffee to have different dial-in paramete
- r/roasting · ↑ · Has anyone ever managed to buy or home roast green beans from a commercial roaster?
- r/espresso · ↑ · What espresso is your favorite so far this year
- r/espresso · ↑ · VST results vs Lelit Bianca stock basket
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
Outside coverage characterizes Elixr as a roaster that evolved from a retail-focused coffee shop into a dedicated production house. Reviewers highlight their collaborative role within the Philadelphia specialty coffee community. The roaster is noted for a brewing philosophy that prioritizes clarity and sweetness through simple, consistent methods like the Chemex.
Evolution from retail to roastingCollaborative Philadelphia presenceEmphasis on clean cup profilesCommitment to honest coffee representationReliance on simple brewing methods
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
4 in stock · 4 archived
78
77Washed lot with Lemon, Assam, and Nectarine in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LemonBlack TeaPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.28/oz
De
76Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.67/oz
76Expect Caramel, Chocolate, and Honey from this honey.
Honey
MediumCaramelizedChocolateHoney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.50/oz
Archived (4)
80Expect Açaí, Mango Sorbet, and Saffron from this anaerobic natural.
Napo Province, EC · Anaerobic Natural
BerryMangoSpice
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.60/oz
Out of stock
80Expect Lychee, Gummy Bears, and Pineapple from this experimental.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
LycheeOther FruitPineapple+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
78Black Plum, Mango, and Oolong on a natural build.
Sidama, ET · Natural
PlumMangoBlack Tea+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.92/oz
Out of stock
78Natural lot with Plum, Rainer Cherry, and Sugar Cane in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
PlumCherrySugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
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