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Saxbys is coffee house chain mostly based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of 2017, there are currently 23 locations listed on their website. While most are located in Pennsylvania, there are a few open in other parts of the Northeast region of the United States.

History
Saxbys’ Founder and CEO Nick Bayer opened his very first neighborhood café in Denver in 2005. Originally, Bayer says he didn’t even go to coffee shops, and actually wanted to get into the liquor and nightclub business. However, he opted out of it so he could focus more on his family. Bayer was always attracted to the hospitality nature of the coffee business. He went into business with a friend of a friend who owned a cafe in Denver, and renamed the place Saxbys. After 2 years of being open, they finally began to see success.

Menu
Saxby’s offers a wide variety of specialty drinks and pastries. They also carry traditional coffee drinks, including:
 * Lattes
 * Cappuccinos
 * Americanos
 * Mochas

Specialty Items
Saxbys also offers a Frolatte, their special take on the traditional Frappe.

The British Islander is a speciality flavor that can be made into a latte or frappe. It is one of Saxbys signature creations, made with espresso and steamed milk with macadamia nut, English toffee and white chocolate.

Saxbys began offering cold brew in 2014, after looking for a signature product in the iced coffee world to sell, since iced coffee sales were up. After the cold brew was introduced, sales were up 15 percent on the cold brew, over the iced coffee.

Saxbys also makes breakfast and lunch items. Including sandwiches, bagels, and smoothies.

Groothies
The Groothie is blended drink created by Lisa Maguire after she switched to a raw vegan diet, and founded the company GetRealGetRaw It is a dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and preservative-free green smoothie. Saxbys began carrying these drinks in 2017.

Awards
Nick Bayer won Young Entrepreneur of the Year from the 34th Philadelphia’s Annual Excellence Awards.