Ivins Spiced Wafer Flavored Coffee by Ellis Coffee at ACME

Ellis Coffee, Ivins Spiced Wafers and ACME—Over 400 Years of Combined Philadelphia Tradition

by Chris Snee

Ellis Coffee, Ivins Spiced Wafers, and ACME Markets embody over 400 years of Philly tradition. This collaboration brings the fall flavors of Ivins spiced wafer cookies to your morning cup of coffee, blending local legacy with nostalgia. Available exclusively at ACME, it’s a taste of Philadelphia’s rich history in every cup—capturing the true essence of autumn in Philadelphia.

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British men taking coffee in India 1860. Date: 1860

The Fascinating History of Coffee

by Chris Snee

Uncover the extraordinary journey of coffee from ancient Ethiopian forests to your morning cup in our latest blog post. Dive into the intriguing tales of its discovery, the birth of coffee houses, and how it shaped cultures worldwide.

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Meet John Ellis

Meet John Ellis

by Chris Snee

In 1908, a thirteen year old boy named John Ellis purchased the 54-year-old importing company he worked for. He renamed it after himself – John Ellis & Bro. Teas and Coffees – and it would go on to become one of the oldest family-owned and operated coffee roasters in the U.S.

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I Was an Ellis Delivery Boy in the 1940s

I Was an Ellis Delivery Boy in the 1940s

by Chris Snee

Stafford K. is a former Ellis delivery boy who worked in John Ellis’ unique 9th St. coffee pot building during the 1940s. He reached out to us after enjoying a cup of Ellis coffee at his favorite local breakfast spot, and he was eager to share his incredible memories of the Giant Coffee Pot Building.

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