Elixr Coffee Roasters Reviews Summary

Coffee Quality

Pros:

• "Elixr has some of the best coffee in town! Quality and service are always excellent."
• "Elixir has what is probably the best coffee and espresso in the area."
• "The coffee was clean, had brilliant flavor notes, and lingered on the tastebuds like good coffee should."
• "The coffee they serve here is fantastic!"
• "The coffee is fabulous and the pastries are super good."
• "The coffee is really good, high quality and fresh."
• "The coffees are well sourced, well roasted, and well brewed."

Cons:

• "The coffee is pedestrian."
• "their drip coffee tasted very very light."
• "Thir local coffee was good but the iced coffee(americano) tasted sour like it had been made hours ago."
• "I had a latte that was sour and gross."
• "Don't come here for tasty coffee - unless you're a connoiseur of sour espresso."
• "Horrible first impression of the coffee though, as I was skipped several times while waiting for my drink."
• "The Germans call American drip coffee ‘dirty sock water’ and my cup of Las Brumas would confirm this description."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "They always greet me with a smile (often by name) and make me feel like I'm more then just a customer."
• "The guy who served us was INCREDIBLE. So friendly and funny."
• "Knowledgeable and friendly staff that love making coffee."
• "LOVE the coffee and all the staff are extremely attentive, helpful, and nice."
• "Incredible staff."
• "The friendly barista steered me towards a glazed donut with vanilla & chocolate drizzles and toasted coconut which is as good or better as any pastry I've had at coffee shops around the world."
• "The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, providing quick service with a smile."

Cons:

• "Drinks are good but I wish customer service was better."
• "Very Bad Service."
• "The baristas didn't seem as interested in crafting drinks."
• "For a coffee shop with such great reviews, this experience was dreadful and a waste of $8 and food."
• "I dont know if it was the time of day I went or what, but that staff seemed really depressed!"
• "The only thing that really ruins all these amazing things Elixr has going on is the lack of support the owner shows to his employees."
• "What I don't love is when the owner wastes everyone's time and his own money on union busting lawyers instead of bargaining in good faith."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "Cute place with an awesome vibe."
• "The place is cozy but crowded."
• "The vibe is going, hip and cool."
• "Instant hipster internet cafe vibes when you first enter."
• "It has a rustic, yet modern vibe and the staff are friendly."
• "Really nice place to sit and read for a bit."
• "This coffee shop has a cool rustic hipster vibe."

Cons:

• "However it was VERY strong and was later told it was a quad not a double, so watch out."
• "This place was PACKED for a Wednesday at 3:30pm!"
• "The atmosphere in the shop was pretty down as well."
• "Although there were plenty of windows, the shop didn't have a lot of natural lighting."
• "Beautiful decor, good coffee, horrible seating accommodations."
• "The sitting arrangements are annoying, as it's often busy and you find yourself sitting in a giant corner bench squeezed between a bunch of strangers."
• "Seating is horrible and awkward. Hard to get a table for two."

Value and Extras

Pros:

• "Their 3 bags for $45 is a solid deal and I’ve had great service."
• "If you buy a bag of beans, they give you a complimentary drink--one of the few local shops I know which do this."
• "They do sell bagged coffee and though it may seem expensive it is an investment well worth the home brewing."
• "Wi-fi was good and fast and I appreciate a real mug instead of a paper cup."
• "You get a free drink with any bag of coffee you buy!"
• "In addition to everything else, the prices are surprisingly affordable."
• "Typical hand pour can be around $7, here only $5."

Cons:

• "They lack a healthier vegan food option (only have donuts, croissants, etc) so that it could be a good breakfast spot."
• "I do not agree with this 'cafe policy': not to use mugs during the last hour."
• "Also there is no parking, unless you choose the open lot two blocks up which will cost $31 to part for a little over an hour."
• "They do not offer breakfast sandwiches."
• "The cost was a bit much. $7.50 for an iced latte… I’ll let you all be the judge if it is worth it."
• "The price was a little steep at $4.25, compared to $2 for an awesome cup in other spots."
• "Their bathroom is pretty awful most the time."