Core Roasters

Core Roasters roasted in melbourne.
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celebrating people & flavour.

WEEKEND MENU 5/8-6/8Hey, do you know Oscar? If you don’t, you should, he’s pretty great, AND he’s sharing his birthday c...
04/09/2026

WEEKEND MENU 5/8-6/8

Hey, do you know Oscar? If you don’t, you should, he’s pretty great, AND he’s sharing his birthday cake with you all this weekend. You should also not be rude, and wish him a happy birthday. Go on, do it. Right now. Oscar Lin.

This weekend, we’re celebrating Oscar’s birthday with a cake built from flavours he requested, breaking Dani Sunario’s rules of never making anything choc-orange for the cabinet. Also, ya’ll went feral for the Gochujang-Hot-Honey-Wagyu-Sausage-Roll-Croissant-thing last week, so we figured we’d bring it back. Get in early if you want one, they went FAST last time.

BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOON ###

OSCAR’S BIRTHDAY CAKE
Rich chocolate cake, blood orange syrup, vanilla bean buttercream, strawberry & sansho pepper jam, blood orange & sansho sugar
MALAYSIAN “KOPI-C” COFFEE CARAMEL & ALMOND
Toasted almond frangipane, brown sugar espresso & evaporated milk caramel
CARROT CAKE CROISSANT SCROLL
Filled w spiced brown sugar carrot, glazed w carrot syrup, maple cheesecake, candied carrot, Geraldton wax
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
twice-baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
GOCHUJANG HOT HONEY & WAGYU SAUSAGE ROLL
Wagyu beef sausage, housemade brussels sprout kimchi, gochugaru, glazed w gochujang hot honey & fresh wasabi leaf
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
chinese pork sausage & mushroom XO, preserved olive leaf, tomato & mozzarella
** PASTRY PALS - BRAISED LAMB KA’AK - see our Pastry Pals post for more
warm spiced braised lamb shoulder stuffed sesame bread, served with sumac labneh

Plus:
PLAIN
APPLE & YUZU CUSTARD
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE

CORE-NDIMENTS. Somehow, while doing a hundred thousand other things in the kitchen this week, Dani Sunario has managed t...
04/09/2026

CORE-NDIMENTS.

Somehow, while doing a hundred thousand other things in the kitchen this week, Dani Sunario has managed to top up the retail fridge and shelves with a range of our Core Condiments. Core-ndiments, if you will.

Some old faves, some new faces. All considered, all delicious.

ALSO, CROISSANT GRANOLA IS BACK!!!

Check out the fridge and shelves when you’re next in, and pick up a piece of Core for your kitchen!

A BIG milestone for a smöl operation.Today marked 10,000 roasts for Core Roasters. It’s probably out by a few, but holy ...
03/09/2026

A BIG milestone for a smöl operation.

Today marked 10,000 roasts for Core Roasters. It’s probably out by a few, but holy s**t, for this tiny little thing we built to have had the privilege to share so many truly wonderful coffees over the last few years, it’s too much for words.

We can’t tag enough people to tag everyone that has helped see this happen, and we don’t want to tag a few like we have favourites. So. To everyone, who has in any way, been part of this with us, thank you. Every person and every cafe who’s bought coffee or chocolate from us, every importer and exporter who’s helped us bring these wonderful things to our roastery, every farmer who’s done a billion hours more work to make things happen. You are all the reasons why we get to do this thing we love, and hopefully spread more goodness to the world while we do it.

From very tiny and humble beginnings, and being shown how to roast by the best in the business (see: pic 2), we’ve come so very far. Still tiny and humble, but surrounded by the most supportive and amazing community of people, I couldn’t be happier.

Ten freaking thousand. Can’t wait to do ten thousand more.

Much much love, gratitude, and so many beans!
Michael

WEEKEND MENU 29/8-30/8

It’s been a particularly sticky week in the Core kitchen, and our sensorial ‘tisms tism’ed prett...
28/08/2026

WEEKEND MENU 29/8-30/8

It’s been a particularly sticky week in the Core kitchen, and our sensorial ‘tisms tism’ed pretty hard. The stickier for us the bettererer for you, we don’t make the rules. Come get sticky with us and our weekend menu, make it all worthwhile. Or don’t. Do whatever you want. As long as you bring your dogs, we don’t really care. We’re not your real dad.

ALSO. Core Croissant Granola is back on the shelves! As well as a few of the Core Condiments! Get it!

EARL GREY & POMELO CAKE
earl grey tea cake, earl grey & pomelo syrup, vanilla bean condensed milk buttercream, pomelo jam
MALAYSIAN “KOPI-C” COFFEE CARAMEL & ALMOND
Toasted almond frangipane, brown sugar espresso & evaporated milk caramel
CARROT CAKE CROISSANT SCROLL
Filled w spiced brown sugar carrot, glazed w carrot syrup, maple cheesecake, candied carrot, Geraldton wax
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
twice-baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
GREENS & CHEESE TART
winter greens, halloumi & feta, served w beetroot & house-fermented black garlic ketchup
GOCHUJANG HOT HONEY & WAGYU SAUSAGE ROLL
Wagyu beef sausage, housemade brussels sprout kimchi, gochugaru, glazed w gochujang hot honey & fresh wasabi leaf
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
chinese pork sausage & mushroom XO, preserved olive leaf, tomato & mozzarella
** PASTRY PALS - BRAISED LAMB KA’AK - see our Pastry Pals post for more
warm spiced braised lamb shoulder stuffed sesame bread, served with sumac labneh

Plus:
PLAIN
APPLE & YUZU CUSTARD
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE

JUICY BOI !!!Hitting our espresso list, and making your cups and mouths sing with excitement is this little stunner from...
25/08/2026

JUICY BOI !!!

Hitting our espresso list, and making your cups and mouths sing with excitement is this little stunner from Kenya.

It’s been a few years between roasts of this coffee for us, not by choice, but because it’s just so darn delicious that it always sold out before we got a chance to buy any 🥲 but this time, thanks to the wonderful beans at Cafe Imports Australia we got some!

It’s big, it’s bold, it’s fruity, and works amazingly well as an espresso! Get your mitts on some before it’s too late, it’s love on our website, and on the shelves in the roastery ☕️

yum yum yum yum yum yum yum

In today’s episode of “Does it croissant?”, we’re answering the question with another question: “does it carrot cake?” w...
21/08/2026

In today’s episode of “Does it croissant?”, we’re answering the question with another question: “does it carrot cake?” while Dani still avoids making the classic Core carrot cake. Also, a deceptively simple-looking cake that heroes the gorgeously vibrant and aromatic-AF torch ginger flower and lime, and another run of Red Curry Duck Croissant Sausage Roll. Say that fast 20 times in a row and we’ll shout you a coffee.

BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOON ###

TORCH GINGER FLOWER & LIME LAYER CAKE
Torch ginger cake, torch ginger syrup, lime swiss meringue buttercream, candied torch ginger flower
MALAYSIAN “KOPI-C” COFFEE CARAMEL & ALMOND
Toasted almond frangipane, brown sugar espresso & evaporated milk caramel
CARROT CAKE CROISSANT SCROLL
Filled w spiced brown sugar carrot, glazed w carrot syrup, maple cheesecake, candied carrot, Geraldton wax
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
twice-baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
GREENS & CHEESE TART
winter greens, halloumi & feta, served w beetroot & house-fermented black garlic ketchup
RED CURRY DUCK SAUSAGE ROLL
Duck & pork mince w red curry paste in croissant pastry
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
chinese pork sausage & mushroom XO, preserved olive leaf, tomato & mozzarella
** PASTRY PALS - BRAISED LAMB KA’AK - see our Pastry Pals post for more
warm spiced braised lamb shoulder stuffed sesame bread, served with sumac labneh

Plus:
PLAIN
APPLE & YUZU CUSTARD
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE

WEEKEND MENU 15/8-16/8So it’s a Core-on-repeat weekend, because when we sell out like we did last weekend, we feel like ...
14/08/2026

WEEKEND MENU 15/8-16/8

So it’s a Core-on-repeat weekend, because when we sell out like we did last weekend, we feel like we want to give more of you a chance to experience what you missed.

Get your treat ready hands and mouths down here. Or else (not a threat).

MANDARIN PASSIONFRUIT & CHRYSANTHEMUM CAKE
vanilla cake, mandarin & chrysanthemum syrup, swiss meringue buttercream, mandarin shrub, chrysanthemum jelly, fresh mandarin & passionfruit
MALAYSIAN “KOPI-C” COFFEE CARAMEL & ALMOND
Toasted almond frangipane, brown sugar espresso & evaporated milk caramel
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
twice-baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
ONDE ONDE COOKIE
toasted coconut & fresh pandan cookie, palm sugar & shredded coconut filling
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
GREENS & CHEESE TART
winter greens, halloumi & feta, served w beetroot & house-fermented black garlic ketchup
CHAR SIU CROISSANT PIE
juicy, fatty, marinated pork jowl in croissant pastry served w spicy chilli oil cucumber salad
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
chinese pork sausage & mushroom XO, preserved olive leaf, tomato & mozzarella
** PASTRY PALS - BRAISED LAMB KA’AK - see our Pastry Pals post for more
warm spiced braised lamb shoulder stuffed sesame bread, served with sumac labneh

Plus:
PLAIN
APPLE & YUZU CUSTARD
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE

WEEKEND MENU 8/8-9/8Some Core Classics are back this weekend, as always with a little twist to make them a bit more laye...
07/08/2026

WEEKEND MENU 8/8-9/8

Some Core Classics are back this weekend, as always with a little twist to make them a bit more layered and whimsical, because that’s just how the Core kitchen works… don’t ask about how the brains work to come up with it all, we have no idea.

Come stuff yourself stupid with a glorious fruity cake, indulgent pie, or double down on coffee with a Kopi-C style pastry. Alternatively, don’t do any of this, and let Michael have the buffet of a lifetime eating any leftovers after we close.

BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOON ###

MANDARIN PASSIONFRUIT & CHRYSANTHEMUM CAKE
vanilla cake, mandarin & chrysanthemum syrup, swiss meringue buttercream, mandarin shrub, chrysanthemum jelly, fresh mandarin & passionfruit
MALAYSIAN “KOPI-C” COFFEE CARAMEL & ALMOND
Toasted almond frangipane, brown sugar espresso & evaporated milk caramel
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
twice-baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
PLUM, ORANGE & GINGER BAKED CHEESECAKE
gingery cookie base, creme fraiche baked cheesecake, plum green tea & navel orange swirl
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
GREENS & CHEESE TART
winter greens, halloumi & feta, served w beetroot & house-fermented black garlic ketchup
CHAR SIU CROISSANT PIE
juicy, fatty, marinated pork jowl in croissant pastry served w spicy chilli oil cucumber salad
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
chinese pork sausage & mushroom XO, preserved olive leaf, tomato & mozzarella
** PASTRY PALS - BRAISED LAMB KA’AK - see our Pastry Pals post for more
warm spiced braised lamb shoulder stuffed sesame bread, served with sumac labneh

Plus:
PLAIN
APPLE & YUZU CUSTARD
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE

WEEKEND MENU 1/8-2/8 - JINDA THAI x CORE ROASTERS COLLABOur dear dear friends at Jinda Thai Restaurant recently celebrat...
31/07/2026

WEEKEND MENU 1/8-2/8 - JINDA THAI x CORE ROASTERS COLLAB

Our dear dear friends at Jinda Thai Restaurant recently celebrated their 13th birthday, a huge milestone for a huge institution in Melbourne hospitality!

We’re keeping the good times going with some Jinda x Core pastry collabs in the cabinet this weekend! Lots of fun Thai flavours with nods to our friends. HUGE.

Also! Vanilla bean soft serve for the sunny afternoons!

HUGE.

Get in quick, limited numbers each day.

Huge.

THAI MILK TEA LAYER CAKE
Thai milk tea cake, TMT soak, vanilla bean osmanthus cream, caramelised palm sugar coconut, TMT white choc cremeux
TAMARIND CARAMEL & ALMOND KOUIGN AMMAN
Tamarind caramel, almond frangipane, caramelised laminated pastry
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE BAKED
twice-baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
COCONUT & PANDAN JELLY CUBE
coconut cream agar jelly w pops of soft green pandan jelly
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
JINDA RED CURRY DUCK SAUSAGE ROLL
Duck & pork mince w Jinda’s red curry paste in croissant pastry

Plus, all the usuals:
PLAIN
APPLE & YUZU CUSTARD
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE
GREENS & CHEESE TART
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
** PASTRY PALS - BRAISED LAMB KA’AK - see our Pastry Pals post for more

AND VANILLA BEAN SOFT SERVE!

BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOON ###

JINDA THAI IS 13!We’re continuing Jinda’s 13th birthday celebrations, with a very special pastry collab this weekend!We’...
31/07/2026

JINDA THAI IS 13!

We’re continuing Jinda’s 13th birthday celebrations, with a very special pastry collab this weekend!

We’ve known Premika and her family forever, and the Jinda fam have kept us fed with so many delicious things for so many years. It brings us great joy to finally be able to join up, especially to celebrate Jinda being such an inspirational institution in Melbourne hospitality for so many years.

Here are some zooooomed in pics to get your tastebuds whet, full menu released tomorrow morning, don’t lick your screen in the meantime. Best to get a jiggle on and get here fast though, as there are very limited numbers of these items!

Thanks to the Jinda team for all the tasty meals (and staff meals!) over the years, and for giving Dani & Flo some fun new things to play with in the kitchen this week! ###

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