Core Coffee & Kitchen
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About Core Coffee & Kitchen
On Tarleton St in Liverpool, Core Coffee & Kitchen is a cafe serving all-day breakfasts, brunch and lunch alongside a deli counter for quick bites. The cappuccino comes topped with real chocolate shavings rather than cocoa powder, and the chai latte is sourced locally and made in house. The kitchen runs a menu of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan meals, with GF oat milk available for lattes, and mushrooms on toast can be ordered with halloumi. A cruffin pastry and a pork belly bun sit alongside these on the counter. A separate kids' menu runs alongside the adult one. The cafe operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken.
Good to know
“Core Coffee & Kitchen is a speciality coffee shop in the heart of Liverpool Centre. Our locally supplied roasting blends provide a broad selection of delicious coffee. All day breakfasts, brunch and lunch dishes available as well as a deli counter for quick bites and lovely treats.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chai latte, gluten-free options, cruffin and iced mango matcha.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chai latte, gluten-free options, cruffin and iced mango matcha.
Customer Review Summary
The Chai latte draws the most repeat mentions, with reviewers praising its locally sourced, house-made recipe as better than big high street brands. Close behind, brunch dishes stand out, including mushrooms on toast paired with halloumi and a pork belly bun described as delicious, alongside an iced mango matcha called the best drink one reviewer had. Several note gluten-free options, including GF oat milk, and a cappuccino topped with real chocolate shavings as a nice touch. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful, with a few checking on tables throughout the meal. One reviewer flags value, noting a cruffin priced at £5 outside a promotional offer felt a bit over inflated for a pastry. Otherwise the pattern across reviews is consistently positive, with diners returning multiple times and recommending it for both adult and kids' menus.
Customer Review Summary
The Chai latte draws the most repeat mentions, with reviewers praising its locally sourced, house-made recipe as better than big high street brands. Close behind, brunch dishes stand out, including mushrooms on toast paired with halloumi and a pork belly bun described as delicious, alongside an iced mango matcha called the best drink one reviewer had. Several note gluten-free options, including GF oat milk, and a cappuccino topped with real chocolate shavings as a nice touch. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful, with a few checking on tables throughout the meal. One reviewer flags value, noting a cruffin priced at £5 outside a promotional offer felt a bit over inflated for a pastry. Otherwise the pattern across reviews is consistently positive, with diners returning multiple times and recommending it for both adult and kids' menus.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Our favourite brunch place in Liverpool so far! The vibe is amazing, so is the food and the service. The menu has great options, including a big variety of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan meals. They also have a good selection of pastries! Thanks for having us! 🥰”
- Google user
“Really good choice of food from the adult and the kids' menu. Well presented, nice quality that tasted really fresh. Service was excellent, exactly what customer service should be - really efficient, very friendly and hospitable. Great value and atmosphere too. Would definitely go back.”
- Google user
“So good! I loved my mushrooms on toast and felt totally safe eating gluten-free here. I had halloumi with this because I couldn’t resist and it paired perfectly. There was even GF oat milk so I had a latte. My server was super kind and shared all her favorites with me which helped me narrow down my decision. Definitely recommend.”
- Google user
“Superb👌 everything was top class! Delicious food, amazing selection of drinks - I had an iced mango matcha which was the best drink I’ve ever had 🤩- lovely and friendly staff, great service. Definitely deserves more than 5* ❤️”
- Google user
“My friend and I had lunch here today whilst we were visiting Liverpool. Checked google as we didn’t know where to eat, the reviews were good so we followed directions to find it. We were so pleased we chose here. The food was delicious and served promptly. The staff were absolutely lovely, polite and helpful. I’d definitely eat here again and would recommend it.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Core Coffee & Kitchen
- San's Cafe4.33891.2 mi
wor tip dumplings, chop suey, spring rolls
- 2.1 miReservations
double bacon cheeseburger, breakfast baguette, chicken burger with chips
- Pippin's Corner4.58772.3 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
philly cheese steak sandwich, slow drink service, smoked salmon bagel
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Coffee & Kitchen | 4.9560 | — | chai latte, gluten-free options, cruffin |
| San's Cafe | 4.3389 | 1.2 mi | wor tip dumplings, chop suey, spring rolls |
| River & Roads Cafe and BistroReservations | 4.8113 | 2.1 mi | double bacon cheeseburger, breakfast baguette, chicken burger with chips |
| Pippin's CornerOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.5877 | 2.3 mi | philly cheese steak sandwich, slow drink service, smoked salmon bagel |
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