Elixr Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Update: I returned today to Elixr again today. I ordered their seasonal tea and a brie and pear baguette. The seasonal tea had a very unpleasant undertone and was overall disappointing. The brie and pear sandwich was just that, with some added greens. The greens were good, but there was too much on the sandwich and their biterness took away from the sandwich. The cheese and bread were both very delcious and fresh. However, the pear was complete mush and there was hardly any on the sandwich. It would have benefited greatly from the addition of some kind of honey or fruit preserves, and a fresher pear.

Previously: Hats off to Elixr for providing truly unique lattee options on the menu. I ordered the flora, which contained a unique blend of earl grey, strawberry jam, rosewater and espresso garnished with basil. This is definitely a unique combo that had my adventurous side very excited. However, I found the lattee the flavor of the lattee to be pleasant and complex but it wasn't something I would necessarily order again or find myself wanting more of. It was $5.75 for a small cup and I found the price point to be a little steep. Additionally, the vibe is cozy but it is very packed. That have accommodated this with lots of bench seating and outlets below which is awesome, but the small tables in front of the bench space does not make it a very good work space. Roughly 10 people were sitting in the group bench space on their laptops. I would reccomend a higher table to make better use of the space or offering customers lap desks as needed to make the experience more enjoyable, as this is a...

Very disappointed, in fact pretty upset... I've been coming here for the past year or so & love the coffee. The service is usually pretty efficient, the baristas mostly polite. However, I will not be returning as I somehow became a target for a/a couple (?) of the baristas. On a few occasions I ordered my usual drink (always the same) & stood in the same spot (in full view of the counter) & was blatantly ignored by having numerous customers served who in fact came after me. It almost seemed to me as if there was one barista who I had unknowingly offended & would not serve me (??). Most recently I looked over and actually saw the two baristas making drinks look over at me & smile to each other in a mocking way & continue taking their time on the drinks front (not mine)...It was bizarre. They were actually targeting me when I've been nothing but polite (*and just come here for the coffee!!). They then had the audacity to tell me that it was an honest mistake (it wasn't), made my drink in 5 seconds (probably because I was livid), and told me that I am welcome to come up to the counter should it "ever happen again"... I frankly found the whole thing mind boggling. Did I offend when to my knowledge I have been nothing but polite? Is this a ploy to get me to go over to the counter more frequently? Or perhaps it's a cultural difference & I should have been friendlier instead of just 1. paying for my drink 2. expecting it to surface in a timely manner. 3. & leave. I'm upset because I felt targeted/bullied in a way that left me...

Order: Pour Over, Cappuccino, Late Pros: Both the pour over and espresso were exceptionally high quality, they really knew there stuff when asked about coffee, they roasted their own beans and had a wide variety for sale, their layout was both functional and attractive Cons: Parking (again just a thing you have to deal with in Philly)

Thoughts: Elixr is an amazing coffee shop, and you pretty much know you've hit a gold mine as soon as you walk in. The aroma of freshly roasted espresso wafts through the air, the place is filled with people working, hanging out with friends, or just enjoying their cup of happiness. The décor evokes an old wooden bar vibe without the dinginess that sometimes comes with that style. There were plenty of pounds of coffee that were roasted by Elixr locally on sale and all the tools you need to make your own coffee at home.

We ordered a cappuccino and a pour over to go as we were on a bit of a hurry and they were both amazing. In fact, we were so impressed that after sipping on the first cappuccino we actually went back to the counter and ordered another one to go.

The coffee was clean, had brilliant flavor notes, and lingered on the tastebuds like good coffee should. The cappuccino had an amazing espresso, just the right amount of milk, and wonderful flavor.

While we really only spent about 15 minutes in Elixr, everything we got was amazing and I really can’t say enough good about them. I would absolutely make return trips in the area and...