Photo: Georgia Hyde (Core manager), Kris Talikowski (owner) and Mya Petryk
Old Town favourite The Core, which first launched in 2013, has now re-opened inside Jack’s cafe on Victoria Road. With a new partnership built with Jack’s, The Core will be serving up all of their popular smoothies, fresh juices, acai bowls and healthy brunch dishes alongside the existing offering at Jack's.
After temporarily moving the business upstairs at their old location on Devizes Road to allow for the Los Gatos expansion, a new home was being sought. When the new Los Gatos owners recently bought Jack’s, it became a good opportunity to sit the two food businesses side by side and the partnership was built.
Two of The Core Smoothie bowls, the Nutty bowl and Protein bowl, shown with an Evergreens smoothie and beetroot shot.
Kris Talikowski, who founded The Core, said “I’m really excited to bring our healthy menu back to Old Town. When I first opened The Core over 10 years ago, I never thought Swindon would receive a health food concept so well. In 10 years, over 6000 people have tried one of our juice or food programmes, and we've served over a million smoothies! As well as bringing back what our customers love about The Core, we’re introducing new healthy products like matcha and wheatgrass juice shots. Wheatgrass juice for example is one of the most nutrient packed liquid foods on the planet!”
The Core team have refurbished the bar area and function room at Jacks’ and added natural materials to soften the aesthetic. The venue includes a new relaxed seating area for collection and a self-serve takeaway kiosk, for faster service.
The reopening represents a homecoming for Georgia, the bar manager. "I worked for The Core as my first job back in 2014, 10 years ago. I left to move to Australia, where I ran cafes and ice cream stores, and I’m back where it all started, running The Core in its new home. The space is so fresh and inviting, and I’m excited to be part of its growth.”
Banana & peanut toast with a Radiance Smoothie
The Core now sources much of its produce as locally as possible, with fruit and veg coming from Devizes, Lightbulb Coffee roasted in Old Town, sourdough bread made in Swindon and wheatgrass grown in Cricklade.
The Core Juicery is the result of Kris' personal health transformation. His journey into juicing began during his university years, where a poor diet and lifestyle led to months of illness. Inspired by a book on juicing, Kris turned his health around over six months and developed a passion for nutrition. After working with another juicing pioneer and opening seven juice bars worldwide, Kris decided to share his knowledge and passion with Swindon and create his own health brand.
An Iron Man juice with a Cleanser juice
The Core will be open 7 days a week, opening at 8.30am Monday to Friday and from 9am at the weekends. The Core menu can be ordered online for collection, in store for takeaway or as a dine-in option.
To book a table, book a programme, or pre-order for collection follow the links.