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30/10/2026

WEEKEND MENU 31/10 - 1/11

Lots of fun things to eat and drink on our menu this weekend, including the return of some fan favourites from last weekend and beyond.

Before we head into the chaos that is November, come spend a calm moment with us and stuff your face full of delicious things while we pat your dog.
 BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOOOOOON ###

BLACK TEA FOREST
Chocolate & black tea cake, milk tea soak, black tea buttercream buttercream, sour cherry & black tea jam
MANGO MACADAMIA WHITE CHOC COCONUT COOKIE
mango, toasted milk, roasted macadamia, white chocolate & coconut brown butter cookie
MELONPAN CHOUX
choux, brown sugar craquelin, honeydew melon cream, compressed honey melon
RHUBARB, HAWTHORN & STRAWBERRY w CUSTARD
Stewed rhubarb, hawthorn fruit & strawberry jam, haw flakes, vanilla bean creme patissiere
CHOCOLATE ORANGE KOUIGN AMANN
Kouign Amann-style caramelised pastry rolled in orange sugar, topped w dark choc cremeux, nutmeg & orange zest
PORK & KING PRAWN SAUSAGE ROLL
Five spiced pork & king prawns in buttery puff pastry, served w salted duck egg mayo

Plus: PLAIN
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
** PASTRY PALS - BRAISED LAMB KA’AK - see our Pastry Pals post for more

29/10/2026

Holy macaroni, it’s November already, and this November at Core is about to be crazy.

Swipe. Read. Take it all in. Ask questions in the comments. Or don’t. You do you, boo.

We’re thrilled to be hosting lots of pop-ups this month, in celebration of Good Coffee Month, Coffee Weekend, and all things delicious (cake).

We’ll still be open as usual throughout the month, with the same delicious coffee, same delicious pastries (and pastry specials on the weekends), maybe some soft serve, and sometimes sassy service. Some fun bonus things on the side for those of you who get excited by these things (weirdos), and even open an extra Tuesday (10th November) to fit in some extra fun.

Keep an eye out on our socials for more detailed updates, and BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOOOOOOOON ###

16/10/2026

WEEKEND MENU 17/10 - 18/10

Get your chouxs on, get yourself some snacks, some sunshine, and a refreshing beverage. You better believe this menu slaps about as hard as an asian auntie checking a watermelon for ripeness, and as always comes with the same level of precision!

You need to keep those chouxs on though, and from 2pm today, head over to Rocky Ridge! Dressed as your best impression of Matt Le Blanc (duh), and come have a little spring time afternoon party with us as we officially launch our collab Rocky Ridge Brunswick Mont Blanc b**r! 🍻

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co

So please, be responsible, come snack first, line your bellies, then celebrate with some afternoon b**rs in the sun.

Bring your dogs see you soon ###

UBE, GULA MELAKA & SALTED COCONUT
Ube cake, ube coconut milk soak, salted coconut & citrus buttercream, gula melaka caramelised coconut
MANGO MACADAMIA WHITE CHOC COCONUT COOKIE
mango, toasted milk, roasted macadamia, white chocolate & coconut brown butter cookie
KOPIKO CHOUX w KOPIKO CHOUX w COFFEE JELLY
choux, brown sugar craquelin, kopiko infused cream, coffee agar jelly
MINI MONT BLANC **celebrating our b**r collab w Rocky Ridge**
Kouign Amann-style caramelised pastry rolled in orange sugar, topped w dark choc cremeux
IGA BAKAR & SAMBAL MATAH
sticky shredded braised short rib, sweet dark soy glaze, fresh balinese shallot, tomato & chilli sambal, lemongrass & lime leaf
ZUCCHINI, NORI & YUZU CROISSANT TART
Zucchini & edamame, salted yuzu, sunflower seed & nori paste, croissant tart base

Plus: PLAIN
APPLE & YUZU CUSTARD
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
** PASTRY PALS - BRAISED LAMB KA’AK - see our Pastry Pals post for more

09/10/2026

WEEKEND MENU 10/10-11/10

Hey guess what?! No stupid humidity levels this weekend, and you know what to do, if the Choux fits, get your chouxs on, and come enjoy some tasty treats! Seriously, they are crispy AF, like a steel cap, but full of creamy coffee, no feet, that’s weird.

There is also a bit of a theme this weekend, with the most delicious Iga Bakar pastry you’ll ever experience, covered in Sambal Matah for that dreamy fresh balance. And cake, always cake, but this one has Ube (yum) salted coconut and citrus buttercream (more yum), and and onde onde style filling (mindblowingly yum)

There are of course still some veggies so you can claim health, and lots (like seriously lots) of fun coffees to drink in many forms.

Just come and enjoy yourself please.

BRING YOUR DOGS SEE YOU SOON ###

UBI UNGU, GULA MELAKA & SALTED COCONUT
Ube cake, ube coconut milk soak, salted coconut & citrus buttercream, gula melaka caramelised coconut
MANGO MACADAMIA WHITE CHOC COCONUT COOKIE
mango, toasted milk, roasted macadamia, white chocolate & coconut brown butter cookieKOPIKO CHOUX w KOPIKO CHOUX w COFFEE JELLY
choux, brown sugar craquelin, kopiko infused cream, coffee agar jelly
IGA BAKAR & SAMBAL MATAH
sticky shredded braised short rib, sweet dark soy glaze, fresh balinese shallot, tomato & chilli sambal, lemongrass & lime leaf
SPRING GREENS TART
new season asparagus & edamame, mizuna, yuzu miso & preserved salted yuzu, egg, shortcrust pastry base

Plus: PLAIN
APPLE & YUZU CUSTARD
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
** PASTRY PALS - BRAISED LAMB KA’AK - see our Pastry Pals post for more

02/10/2026

WEEKEND MENU 03/10-04/10

It’s the weekend! And classic Melbourne, it’s raining, it’s pouring, but our old man ain’t snorin’ he’s making you a bunch of coffees to keep you warm.

Post-Mooncake Fest, we usually take a little time off to recover. This time, even though we were super busy - thank you, we love you! - it was nice and smooth, so instead we’ve been here all week, but taken things a little easier.

We’ve got some of your favourites from last month since it’s not quite spring yet, but Flo ignored that and has updated our veg tart to SPRING GREENS! Come pretend you are healthy and grab some veggies, and then some drool-worthy cake on the side to make up for it.

Now, unfortunately due to the weather and crazy high humidity, we’ve had to remove a couple of things from the menu this week, we had this baller choux pastry lined up, but they wouldn’t survive all the moisture, and we don’t want you eating soggy things. Still, as always, there are so many things to make you smile, inside and out. And now you know something that’s coming next week!

RHUBARB, BLACK SESAME & GINGER LAYER CAKE
Lightly spiced ginger cake, plum & ginger milk soak, black sesame buttercream, rhubarb & lemon jam
MANGO MACADAMIA WHITE CHOC COCONUT COOKIE
mango, toasted milk, roasted macadamia, white chocolate & coconut brown butter cookieKOPIKO CHOUX w KOPIKO CHOUX w COFFEE JELLY (NOT, IT’S TOO HUMID)
choux, brown sugar craquelin, kopiko infused cream, coffee agar jelly
VIETNAMESE SHAKING PEPPER BEEF CROISSANT PIE *contains shellfish*
grainfed beef cheek in bò lúc lắc pepper sauce w housemade roasted tomato spiced ketchup
CHAR SIU PORK BELLY TART
Marinated thin sliced roast pork belly, pickled daikon and carrot, chilli oil, croissant base
SPRING GREENS TART
new season asparagus & edamame, mizuna, yuzu miso & preserved salted yuzu, egg, shortcrust pastry base

Plus: PLAIN
APPLE & YUZU CUSTARD
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
** PASTRY PALS - BRAISED LAMB KA’AK - see our Pastry Pals post for more

25/09/2026

MOONCAKE FESTIVAL / MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL / WEEKEND MENU 26/9-27/9

This menu is actually ridiculous. A truly unreasonable number of hours, Dani Sunario’s tears, and lack of sleep, went into crafting the thousands of pastry items in the cabinet and on the mooncake menu this weekend. The biggest week of all time in the Core Pastry kitchen. Dani says never again, but there’s always next year lol.

Come celebrate mooncake festival with us, bring your dogs see you sooooooon ###

1. BLACK SESAME, ALMOND & TOFU CUSTARD CROISSANT FULL MOONcross-laminated croissant pastry filled with black sesame praline & toasted almond frangipane, and tofu soy milk custard2. SOUR CHERRY, LONGAN, MUSCATEL TEA, WALNUT PRALINE & RED BEAN TRADITIONAL BAKEDtraditional-style pastry made with local honey, filled with housemade red bean paste, dried sour cherries & longan soaked in muscatel tea, and roasted walnut praline3. BLUEBERRY, JASMINE & LYCHEE CUSTARD SNOWSKINmilk-flavoured mochi outer, dusted with toasted rice, filled with custard scented w blueberry jasmine lychee jam & a blueberry jelly centrebest eaten same day 4. MANGO, POMELO & COCONUT CUSTARD SNOWSKIN milk-flavoured mochi outer, dusted with toasted rice, filled with mango custard, fresh pomelo & coconut jelly cubes best eaten same day 5. CARAMELISED PINEAPPLE, PANDAN & OOLONG JAM CROISSANT CRESCENT a play on a traditional pineapple tart. caramelised pineapple jam spiked with fresh pandan & oolong tea, in a cross-laminated croissant pastry6. CHESTNUT, HONEY, KUMQUAT & TOASTED RICE TRADITIONAL BAKEDtraditional-style pastry made with local honey, filled with housemade roasted chestnut paste, osmanthus, local honey, crushed toasted rice & a candied kumquat centrePLUS:
PLAIN w SPELT & BUTTERMILK
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
TIRAMISU COOKIE
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
CHAR SIU PORK BELLY TART
SESAME KING PRAWN CROISSANT TOAST
BLACK PEPPER BEEF CROISSANT PIE
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE

23/09/2026

Michael may need to book in a few extra therapy sessions to digest and unpack this image, but in fun news, CORE ROASTERS WILL BE OPEN THIS SPORTSBALL PUBLIC HOLIDAY!

Yes, we’re going backsies on our “not open on public holidays” thing, but that means we’ll be here for you this coming Wimbledog World Championship Grand Finalé Parade Day.

So before you go watch the ball get lots of cuddles by the cute boys in their cute shorts as they march (float?) around the Melbourne C*D in their polyester & glitter fever dream induced parade, pop by to get caffeinated and fed. Slightly shorter hours, no surcharge as always.

THURSDAY 24/9 (NORMAL DUH) 7am - 3pm
FRIDAY 25/9 (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) 7am - 1pm
SATURDAY 26/9 (MOONCAKE FEST) 8am - 3pm
SUNDAY 27/9 (MOONCAKE FEST) 8am - 3pm

BRING YOUR DOGS ###

22/09/2026

It’s Mooncake season! AKA the biggest week in the Core Roasters’ pastry kitchen calendar. In classic Core and Dani Sunario fashun, we’re going all in and all out on celebrating a traditional cultural event, in a sort of non-traditional Core way.

These little morsels are such a labour of love, with prep well underway, DAYS (and nights) of work go into creating in each flavour, and initial trials being taste-tested as we post.

Over 600+ pieces across SIX very unique & special mooncakes, Dani Sunario will be making an assortment of Croissant Mooncakes, Traditional Baked Mooncakes & Snowskin Mooncakes.

You know what to expect friends. Fantastic, complex flavours that also hit so many nostalgia buttons across so many of our childhoods. Michael has had the awfully difficult job of taste testing these creations, and you’d be correct in assuming his beard is very full of tasty crumbs 🤤

Packs containing one of each flavour will be available THIS WEEKEND 26/9 - 27/9 ONLY, along with the rest of the cabinet being changed to hit the mid-autumn theme. Some of the usual suspects will be in the cabinet too, for the less adventurous. We won’t be taking pre-orders, and will only have limited numbers available each day across this Saturday and Sunday.

Sneaky peeky at what’s to come in the photos in this post, with a reminder of last year’s set, since Dani is still working away at this year’s. Keep your eyeballs peeled for the usual announcement of the weekend menu on Saturday morning, and keep your mouthholes ready for an aggressive amount of flavour to hit!

So very proud of Dani for this one, even after she resigned to never doing this again immediately after last year’s mooncake weekend (and the year before’s lol). Come join us and celebrate health and prosperity for all, while eating very delicious things of course!

Illustrations/doodles (hehe) obviously by Dani Sunario 🙄

GET READY.

18/09/2026

WEEKEND MENU 19/9 - 20/9

Happy International Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day! What relevance does that have to Core? Literally nothing, except the date has been burned into our brains since our retinas were burned by the AOL dial-up screen.

Cool, now that we’ve lost most of you, here’s the weekend menu. This is Dani Sunario’s attempt at being calm in anticipation of our superduper special Mooncake Festival menu next weekend.

SOFT CORE aka SOFT SERVE is also on! Kinako and Yuzu flavours!!! Probably the best one yet! Have it as is, on a pastry, or in your beverage of choice!

As always, the fridge is fully stocked, and if you use the secret codeword, you can probably get a Pandan Kaya Latte too.

Bring your dogs, see you soon ###

(P.s. the cake slaps)

BLUEBERRY, JASMINE & LYCHEE LAYER CAKE
Floral jasmine cake, jasmine milk tea soak, vanilla bean & lemon buttercream, blueberry lychee jasmine lemon jam
BLACK SESAME MOCHI & LYCHEE YAKULT PUDDING
Black sesame mochi ball, lychee yakult pudding, black sesame brittle
CARROT CAKE CROISSANT SCROLL
Filled w spiced brown sugar carrot, glazed w carrot syrup, maple cheesecake, candied carrot, Geraldton wax
TOM YUM CONFIT LEEK, POTATO HASH & EGG
leeks confit in tom yum butter, potato hash, jammy egg, more tom yum butter & makrut lime leaf
** 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
VIETNAMESE SHAKING PEPPER BEEF CROISSANT PIE *contains shellfish*
grainfed beef cheek in bò lúc lắc pepper sauce w housemade roasted tomato spiced ketchup
LAP CHEONG, OLIVE LEAF & MOZZARELLA PAIN SUISSE
chinese pork sausage & mushroom XO, preserved olive leaf, tomato & mozzarella

Plus: PLAIN
APPLE & YUZU CUSTARD
SALTED CHOCOLATE & LOCAL HONEY
COCONUT CREAM CUSTARD W PANDAN KAYA TWICE-BAKED
TIRAMISU COOKIE
CHILLI OIL CHEESE
GREENS & CHEESE TART
MUSHROOM RENDANG HAND PIE

17/09/2026

Big ol’ stack of new coffee from the beautiful beans at Osito Coffee & Cacao. This will be taking us back in time to Blendo53, and also some truly gorgeous filter and espresso singles in the coming weeks and months.

Dani Sunario seems to think Michael Allen needs some assistance(swipe across for proof) in the forklift department… Should we get one for her to help / race / battle? Please have your say on the poll / comments.

*battle will be live streamed - Mario kart style

Thanks to Oscar Lin for the nice photos in this post.

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