Saxbys Now Offering Matcha, New Sandwiches

PHILADELPHIA — Saxbys is adding a new beverage option and some new things to munch on to its menu in a first-ever for the cafe chain.

Saxbys introduced its first-ever matcha collection, made with 100 percent organic matcha from New York-based partner Matchaful.

In addition to matcha classics, participating cafes will offer three visually striking and signature offerings: the Big Mood, made with organic matcha, butterfly blossom tea, raspberry syrup, and your choice of milk; the Vanilla Love, a hot organic matcha latte, infused with a house-made vanilla bean syrup and finished with raspberry garnish; and the Main Squeeze which marries organic matcha and strawberry lemonade.

The new Matcha drinks are available at every location in Philly, except Sugar House Casino.

Simultaneously, Saxbys debuts a new line of sandwiches across select cafes.

A Plant-Powered Breakfast Sandwich arrives just in time for Better Breakfast Month (September), featuring JUST Egg, fresh sliced tomato, and savory vegan pesto on a toasted bagel. The offering is 100 percent vegan and available all day.

Sandwich availability is location dependent. Saxbys's website has up to date menus for each locations.

The lineup of new lunch sandwiches, available via Grab & Go, are created using premium, local ingredients.

All bread for these offerings come from local purveyor, Philly Bread and the new options include: the T.B.J. (Turkey & Bacon Jam), made with TBJ Gourmet’s Bacon Jam, roast turkey, fresh tomato and baby kale on MaltyGrain; the Veggie Smash comprised of beet hummus, avocado, baby kale, and cucumber on MaltyGrain; and the Tuscan Roast Beef which layers DiBruno Bros. Roasted Garlic & Herb Cheese Spread, roast beef, roasted red pepper, and baby kale on ciabatta.

Saxbys’ couldn’t leave snack time off the menu, and introduced new house-made Power Bites to complement the menu innovations. The gluten-free and 100 percent plant-powered Power Bites come in peanut butter chia or chocolate raspberry and are available for grab and go purchase at all cafes.

All of the offerings were developed by Ally Zeitz, Saxbys’ Culinary Developer, who worked as Drexel’s Food Lab Manager prior to joining the team at Saxbys.

"We are always looking to create rave-worthy experiences that fuel our guests and fit their fast-paced lifestyles," Zeitz said. "These options are designed to be nutritious and convenient, but above all, delicious."

"It is a priority for us to partner with local purveyors who share the same values for premium ingredients and quality offerings," Saxbys CEO and Founder Nick Bayer said. "We’re excited to offer our guests this new, extensive range of options with an emphasis on plant-powered fuel and 100 percent organic matcha."

To find these items at participating cafes, visit the Saxbys website here to view menus and obtain more information.