Sip something
real.
Hand-pulled espresso. Craft cocktails that actually taste like effort. A space that feels like the living room you didn't know you needed. Welcome to CORE.
A place that
opens its door
and stays open late.
CORE started from a simple frustration: why do good drinks live only after dark, and good coffee only before noon? We built a space where both worlds exist under one roof — no costume change required.
Our kitchen sources locally whenever possible. Our bar team treats every pour like a conversation starter. And our floor? It belongs to everyone — professionals with laptops, friends catching up, strangers who become regulars by Friday.
Come for the
drink.
Stay for the feel.
We designed CORE to feel like the kind of place your grandmother would approve of and your best friend would insist you bring people to. Soft edges. Green walls that make you breathe deeper. A corner that's yours once you sit down. Whether you're here for a quiet morning or a loud Friday, the energy shifts to match you.
Right on
Kingston Pike.
7211 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
Hours
- Monday – Thursday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Have a question,
event idea,
or just want to chat?
Drop us a line and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. Or call us — we're usually behind the bar.
