Core Roasters

Core Roasters roasted in melbourne.
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celebrating people & flavour.

WEEKEND MENU 09/05 - 10/05�It’s Mother’s Day weekend, and you know what that means... Free rein for your mum jokes! Watc...
08/05/2026

WEEKEND MENU 09/05 - 10/05�
It’s Mother’s Day weekend, and you know what that means... Free rein for your mum jokes! Watch out.��And as usual, has delivered some ridiculous treats, so treat your mum, treat yourself, treat yourself for treating your mum, or treat yourself for not treating your mum. You do you, boo, we’re not your real mum (no thanks). And bring your dogs so we can give them some attention while you are focused on your mum (same).��If like some of us, your mum isn’t in your life for any reason, we feel you. Just ask Michael for a proper autistic hug, and enjoy some cake.�
BAKED EARL GREY MILK TEA & YUZU CHEESECAKE BAR
buttery biscuit base, yuzu, earl grey milk tea & vanilla bean creme fraiche baked cheesecake
PERSIMMON BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE�vanilla cake, persimmon syrup, SMBC, roasted persimmon in local honey, salted butterscotch, ginger crumble, caramel powder
BLACK SESAME MOCHI, YAKULT, STRAWBERRY & LIME
housemade strawberry gum & lime jam, black sesame mochi ball (tangyuan) & yakult custard, crunchy tuile, strawberry gum
ORANGE ALMOND CARDAMOM KOUIGN AMMAN
orange zest sugar, almond frangipane, caramelised laminated pastry, cardamom
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA
twice-baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
STRAWBERRY, HAZELNUT, COCONUT & MILK CHOC COOKIE
Strawberry, toasted milk, roasted hazelnut, milk chocolate & coconut brown butter cookie
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
HAM, NORI & CHEESE
Brined & smoked free range ham, sesame oil roasted nori, grated horseradish, maasdam cheese
** PASTRY PALS - CHICKEN MUSAKHAN - please see our Pastry Pals post for more info
warm spiced roasted chicken thigh, sumac, red onion, pomegranate molasses, mt zero olive oil, tahini & toasted pine nuts

Plus:�PLAIN
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
PIZZA POCKET PAIN SUISSE
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE

WEEKEND MENU 2/5-3/5In this episode of “will it croissant?”, we’re actually playing a different game: “it will croissant...
01/05/2026

WEEKEND MENU 2/5-3/5

In this episode of “will it croissant?”, we’re actually playing a different game: “it will croissant”, because there are no rules. You’re not our real dad.

Lots of new and old favourites in the cabinet, lots of (croissantified) variations on things we want to eat or things we grew up eating: mochi, yakult, black sesame, rendang, oat biscuits (lol Michael).

Also launching the new P@lestini@n Pastry Pal today - the Core Croissant iteration of a Chicken Musakhan. Money from the sales of this pastry will go directly to grassroots aid delivering food, fuel & supplies straight to families on ground in G@z@.

As always, lots of fun stuff brewing on bar! Ask the team what’s good!

BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOON ###

ANZAC BISCUIT LEMON CREME FRAICHE CHEESECAKE
golden syrup oat cookie base, lemon & vanilla bean creme fraiche baked cheesecake
BLACK SESAME MOCHI, YAKULT, STRAWBERRY & LIME
housemade strawberry gum & lime jam, black sesame mochi ball (tangyuan) & yakult custard, crunchy tulip, strawberry gum
ORANGE ALMOND CARDAMOM KOUIGN AMMAN
orange zest sugar, almond frangipane, caramelised laminated pastry, cardamom
ONDE ONDE COOKIE
toasted coconut & fresh pandan cookie, palm sugar & shredded coconut filling
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA
twice-baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
MANGO MACADAMIA WHITE CHOC COOKIE
mango, toasted milk, roasted macadamia, white chocolate & coconut brown butter cookie
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
HAM, NORI & CHEESE
Brined & smoked free range ham, sesame oil roasted nori, grated horseradish, maasdam cheese
** PASTRY PALS - CHICKEN MUSAKHAN - please see our Pastry Pals post for more info
warm spiced roasted chicken thigh, sumac, red onion, pomegranate molasses, mt zero olive oil, tahini & toasted pine nuts

Plus:
PLAIN
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
PIZZA POCKET PAIN SUISSE
MUSHROOM RENDANG (vegan)

This weekend we’re having to accept some sad realities of life. But we’re doing it positively by being open on a public ...
24/04/2026

This weekend we’re having to accept some sad realities of life. But we’re doing it positively by being open on a public holiday 😮

Sadly, Dani is away, to attend a funeral in Perth, so there will be no pastries in the cabinet on Saturday or Sunday this week. 🥲🥲🥲

We will also be short staffed, but ironically it’s the two tall ones who’ll be present, so due to this and the public holiday, we’re going to be open for a few hours less both days.

Michael has whipped up some fun stuff so you can still get a little treat when you visit. There will be loads of cookies, a fun cheesecake, and of course, soft serve! With the option to get them together 🎉

We will also have some extra special coffees on the bar, and a banger of a sparkling iced tea.

Bring your dogs so we can send Dani emotional support photos, we will see you between 8am and 1pm

❤️

WEEKEND MENU 18/4-19/4Pretty standard weekend here this week, just the usual way too many specials and tasty treats to s...
17/04/2026

WEEKEND MENU 18/4-19/4

Pretty standard weekend here this week, just the usual way too many specials and tasty treats to spoil yourself with. We’ve also got all of our newly released coffees ready to go, and a huge list available for pour over. Oh and a bunch of new fave and old fave condiments are back in the retail fridge too, because less is more right?? Fun donuts, from 10am-ish both days.

BLACK FOREST-ISH BLACKBERRY LYCHEE & HOJICHA CHOC BRIOCHE FRIED DONUT LONG JOHN THING
**FROM 10AM-ISH**
fried brioche choc donut, hojicha condensed milk glaze, creme fraiche whipped vanilla bean cheesecake, blackberry & lychee jam
ORANGE ALMOND CARDAMOM KOUIGN AMMAN
orange zest sugar, almond frangipane, caramelised laminated pastry, cardamom
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA
Twice baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
MANGO MACADAMIA WHITE CHOC COOKIE
roasted strawberry, haw flakes, toasted milk, roasted macadamia, white chocolate & coconut brown butter cookie
‘SATE LILIT BABI’ SAUSAGE ROLL *contains candlenuts*
Balinese-style spiced pork w lemongrass, lime leaf, turmeric & galangal, housemade buttery puff pastry, spicy sambal sweet soy
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
HAM, NORI & CHEESE
Brined & smoked free range ham, sesame oil roasted nori, grated horseradish, maasdam cheese
** PASTRY PALS SPINACH PIE - FATAYER SABANEKH (vgn) - please see our Pastry Pals post for more info
our signature vegan pastry, filled w spinach, sumac, onion, pomegranate molasses & mt zero olive oil

Plus:
PLAIN
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
PIZZA POCKET PAIN SUISSE

BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOON ###

OMG! You are not going to believe this! This is the shortest, most boring, and least punny caption we’ve had in the hist...
17/04/2026

OMG! You are not going to believe this! This is the shortest, most boring, and least punny caption we’ve had in the history of Core.

Here it is, a whole bunch of new coffees that just went live on our website, and on the shelves at our cafe.

Loads of tasty things, driven by positive relationships, good people, and a desire to benefit everyone around us. We’re so fkn proud to be able to roast and share these coffees with you!

Click ye olde link in bio, get some yums, and if you want some in your cafe, let us know ☕️ ❤️

Give us a like too and pretend you aren’t just here for the pastry 🫢

Back to regular posts with terrible dad jokes, and self deprecation tomorrow 💪

We’re back! The team is back! Weekends at Core Roasters are back! ’s creative brain is still on holiday, so we’re revisi...
10/04/2026

We’re back! The team is back! Weekends at Core Roasters are back! ’s creative brain is still on holiday, so we’re revisiting some faves from before the Easter break before she too is back! But that means Carrot Cake Donuts are back! And we’re getting ahead of the 2027 Easter rush by popping the Hot Croissant Buns back on for the last time! Get it!

PLUM, VANILLA BEAN, SANSHO & BEE POLLEN
vanilla bean honey creme patissiere, fermented plum, plum syrup, sansho pepper & bee pollen
ORANGE ALMOND CARDAMOM KOUIGN AMMAN
orange zest sugar, almond frangipane, caramelised laminated pastry, cardamom
HOT CROISSANT BUN *contains booze*
12-month macerated spiced fruit, vanilla bean custard, fermented blackcurrant glaze
MANGO MACADAMIA WHITE CHOC
roasted strawberry, haw flakes, toasted milk, roasted macadamia, white chocolate & coconut brown butter cookie
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA
Twice baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
BROWN SUGAR CARROT CAKE BRIOCHE FRIED DONUT LONG JOHN THING **FROM 10AM-ISH**
Fried spiced brioche donut, maple milk glaze, creme fraiche whipped vanilla bean cheesecake, candied carrot
PORK & CHICKEN TSUKUNE SAUSAGE ROLL
pork & chicken sausage, yakitori tare, buttery puff pastry, served w spring onion & chive mayo
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
HAM, NORI & CHEESE
Brined & smoked free range ham, sesame oil roasted nori, grated horseradish, maasdam cheese
** PASTRY PALS SPINACH PIE - FATAYER SABANEKH (vgn) - please see our Pastry Pals post for more info
our signature vegan pastry, filled w spinach, sumac, onion, pomegranate molasses & mt zero olive oil

Plus:
PLAIN
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
PIZZA POCKET PAIN SUISSE

BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOON ###

So many pastries in the cabinet, even though actively tried to do less. Lots of super special .g.allen coffees brewing ...
27/03/2026

So many pastries in the cabinet, even though actively tried to do less. Lots of super special .g.allen coffees brewing on bar in celebration of (not attending lol) . A delightful wedding situation happening up the back of our roastery on Saturday morning for some wonderful humans. Here’s to saying no to lots of things, and yes to the things that mean the most.

Two days left to stock up before our well-needed extended Easter/birthday break. Closing 3pm Sunday 29th March, reopening 7am on Wednesday 8th April.

We’ve got no brain cells left, please be gentle. Bring your dogs ###

PLUM, VANILLA BEAN, SANSHO & BEE POLLEN
vanilla bean honey creme patissiere, fermented plum, plum syrup, sansho pepper & bee pollen
ORANGE ALMOND CARDAMOM KOUIGN AMMAN
orange zest sugar, almond frangipane, caramelised laminated pastry, cardamom
GRAPE LYCHEE w JASMINE PANNA COTTA
jiggly jasmine-scented panna cotta, peak season green grapes & lychee, honey & osmanthus
HOT CROISSANT BUN *contains booze*
12-month macerated spiced fruit, vanilla bean custard, fermented blackcurrant glaze
MANGO MACADAMIA WHITE CHOC
roasted strawberry, haw flakes, toasted milk, roasted macadamia, white chocolate & coconut brown butter cookie
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA
Twice baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
PORK & CHICKEN TSUKUNE SAUSAGE ROLL
pork & chicken sausage, yakitori tare, buttery puff pastry, served w spring onion & chive mayo
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
HAM, NORI & CHEESE
Brined & smoked free range ham, sesame oil roasted nori, grated horseradish, maasdam cheese
** PASTRY PALS SPINACH PIE - FATAYER SABANEKH (vgn) - please see our Pastry Pals post for more info
our signature vegan pastry, filled w spinach, sumac, onion, pomegranate molasses & mt zero olive oil

Plus:
PLAIN
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
PIZZA POCKET PAIN SUISSE

*** LAST WEEKEND BEFORE OUR BREAK ***Core Roasters will be closed for an Easter/Birthday break from 30th March - 7th Apr...
26/03/2026

*** LAST WEEKEND BEFORE OUR BREAK ***

Core Roasters will be closed for an Easter/Birthday break from 30th March - 7th April 2026.

You have until 3pm, Sunday 29th March to stock up on all your beans, beverages, pastries & condiments.

Re-opening from 7am Wednesday, 8th April 2026.

Stay hydrated & tell your dogs we love them!

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WEEKEND MENU 21/3-22/3This weekend’s menu is everything you never wanted, but you got anyway. Or maybe it’s just everyth...
20/03/2026

WEEKEND MENU 21/3-22/3

This weekend’s menu is everything you never wanted, but you got anyway. Or maybe it’s just everything Michael wanted, but you got anyway. Either way, it’s full of fun, tasty s**t, including a new sausage roll flavour, LOTS of Hot Croissant Buns, an ode to Pompompurin, and an updated twist on the OG Core Carrot Cake that y’all keep asking me to make but ain’t nobody got time for that.

OG Carrot Cake recipe coming soon to the comments of the previous post, I promise!

Don’t forget our Pastry Pals initiative too!

BROWN SUGAR CARROT CAKE BRIOCH FRIED DONUT LONG JOHN THING **FROM 10AM-ISH**
Fried spiced brioche donut, milk glaze, creme fraiche whipped vanilla bean cheesecake, candied carrot
GRAPE & GREEN PLUM w JASMINE PANNA COTTA
Jiggly jasmine-scented panna cotta, peak season green grapes & green plums, honey & osmanthus
HOT CROISSANT BUN *contains booze*
12-month macerated spiced fruit, vanilla bean custard, fermented blackcurrant glaze
MANGO MACADAMIA WHITE CHOC
roasted strawberry, haw flakes, toasted milk, roasted macadamia, white chocolate & coconut brown butter cookie
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA
Twice baked croissant filled w coconut cream custard, desiccated coconut & gula melaka, housemade pandan kaya
PORK & CHICKEN TSUKUNE SAUSAGE ROLL
pork & chicken sausage, yakitori tare, buttery puff pastry, served w spring onion & chive mayo
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
HAM, NORI & CHEESE
Brined & smoked free range ham, sesame oil roasted nori, grated horseradish, maasdam cheese
** PASTRY PALS SPINACH PIE - FATAYER SABANEKH (vgn) - please see our Pastry Pals post for more info
our signature vegan pastry, filled w spinach, sumac, onion, pomegranate molasses & mt zero olive oil

Plus:
PLAIN
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
PIZZA POCKET PAIN SUISSE

Plus plus:
Sparkling Iced Tea w Grapefruit Kumquat syrup
Sparkling Cold Brew
Fun coffees brewing on bar
Croissant Granola
Core Condiments
& all your usual retail beans, tea, brewing equip & merch

BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOON ###

Back when we first opened (three years ago!), Dani did a dumb thing and made a delicious, labour-intensive carrot cake t...
20/03/2026

Back when we first opened (three years ago!), Dani did a dumb thing and made a delicious, labour-intensive carrot cake that hit all the right flavours and textures. Not a day goes by without one of our regulars requesting it. Amazing, great, thanks to all of you dedicated Core Carrot Cake fans, but also, NO THANKS it’s too much work and Dani doesn’t have the time.

Anyway, here’s the compromise: driven by .g.allen’s current hyper fixation craving of donuts, and gamifying her life, she’s finally unlocked level 69 (nice!) of bakery recipes with donuts - a brown sugar spiced carrot cake brioche fried donut, w whipped creme fraiche cheesecake, maple glaze and candied carrot - to be exact.

Some of the things you all loved about the carrot cake, some new fun elements too. Long John style.

Who is John, and why is he Long? Find out this weekend only, probably from 10am-ish. Or have a read on the etymology subreddit, we’re not your real dad.

There are also lots of other fun tasty things for the weekend (sneak peek, slides 7-9), keep your eyes peeled for the menu drop in the morning!

xoxo Long John

P.s. Happy to put the recipe for the OG carrot cake in the comments for whoever wants it, but be warned, lots of ambitious bakers have given up at the sight of it, it’s too much effort!

P.p.s. Sorry about the zoomed in Michael face, if we have to see it you do too.

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