Core Roasters

Those with serious palate credentials point straight to this Brunswick East roastery for a very good reason. Unapologetically purist. Honest aesthetics. No luxury fluff—just pure, dialed-in perfection. They run their pour-overs through a Decent machine—if you know, you know. The barista-owner curates an extensive, high-acidity bean lineup for espresso and filter, even drawing a hard line on alternative milks (it’s oat or nothing, a massive green flag for extraction purists). Out-of-towners are making the cross-city pilgrimage just to snag a seat in the cozy, limited-capacity space. And the in-house bakes? Utterly lethal. Think hyper-creative, expertly laminated pastries—the Tom Yum Danish and Kaya Pandan Croissant are absolute non-negotiables. Grab a bag of beans, snag a tasteful tee from their merch shelf, and taste the obsession.