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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Elixr Coffee Roasters
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsElixr Coffee RoastersPennsylvania coffee roastersColombiaEthiopiaGuatemalaCosta RicaIndonesiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit Elixr Coffee Roasters's site Elixr Coffee is a Philadelphia-based roaster dedicated to delivering transformative coffee experiences through meticulous sourcing and light-roast profiles. Founded in 2010, the company has grown from a single cafe into a prominent roastery known for its commitment to quality and competitive excellence in the specialty coffee industry.
Ownership
Elixr Coffee is an independent, founder-led company established by Evan Inatome.
Founded
2010
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Elixr is widely recognized for its light-roast profiles, high-level espresso program, and consistent success in national barista and roasting competitions.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia · Guatemala · Costa Rica · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade relationships, sourcing many of its coffees from the same producers year after year. They frequently highlight specific farms and washing stations for their single-origin offerings, while also providing seasonal blends.
Notable coffees
- — La Palma y El Tucan (Colombia)
- — La Violeta (Colombia)
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://elixrcoffee.com/
- https://elixrcoffee.com/pages/about-us-and-locations
- https://home.lamarzoccousa.com/february-2019-elixr-espresso-specs
- https://www.teaandcoffee.net/news/20125/elixr-coffee-opens-new-roasting-facility-in-philadelphia
- https://brewatlas.info/philadelphia/cafes/elixr-coffee-roasters-center-city-west
- https://www.2foodtrippers.com/philadelphia-coffee-shops
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand emphasizes direct trade and names specific farms for many of its microlots, a comprehensive list of every current farm partner is not explicitly indexed in a single public database.