Swindon & Wiltshire News
Health food cafe The Core returns to Swindon’s Old Town
Juice bar and health cafe The Core has returned to Swindon’s Old Town.
The Core was displaced by the expansion of tapas restaurant Los Gatos, but recently reopened within the premises of nearby cafe Jacks.
Kris Talikowski, who opened The Core in 2013, 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 6,000 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.”
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.
In 2020 Kris won a case against HMRC over whether his juices should be classified as ‘luxury’ food products and subject to VAT.
The Core will be open seven days a week, opening at 8.30am Monday to Friday and from 9am at the weekends.
Pictured: Georgia Hyde (Core manager), Kris Talikowski (owner) and Mya Petryk (bar staff)
