The Nucleus Cafe

I've been dying to check out The Nucleus, and oh my gosh, I'm so happy I finally did! We had a little girls' brunch on Saturday, and it was absolutely perfect! From the yummy food to the sweet service and the cutest decor, it's safe to say we're already planning our next visit to try more of the menu!I went for an blended coffee called The (Frozen) Girl Scout (a dreamy peppermint mocha), and they were so sweet to make it decaf just for me. Their blender was on the fritz so it wasn't blended but it was just as yummy iced!! For food, I couldn't resist the strawberry-stuffed French toast--let me tell you, it was AMAZING. They totally piled on the whipped topping, and I was living for it!I can't wait to take my sister here next time! I think we just found our new brunch spot!

Lovely place in Eau Claire!Amazing food, amazing service, awesome ambience.Food was delicious, in our family we had the chicken salad sandwich, the pesto sandwich and two different omeletes. All were absolutely fantastic. The omelette had the perfect amount of filling. The chicken salad sandwich was seasoned with a delicious curry and the cranberries gave it the perfect amount of sweetness and texture.Coffee was also perfectly brewed.Service was fantastic and I wish all restaurants had such happy people working in them. Highly recommend The Nucleus Cafe!

Wish I could give 6 or 7 stars. The staff is the best I've encountered in a very very long time. Helpful, kind and you can tell they want you to have the best experience. The food was fantastic and the decor is great. I was told to eat here by educators from Whitehall, WI and they were so right. Love this place!

Wanted to be here for breakfast. Reviews looked good. Ran late so it became 12:00 by the time we got here.With my vegan lady friend. We found a few things on the menu and they were quite good for sure would recommend in a heartbeat. They do feed you a lot!

We got here at 11 on a Sunday, hoping to beat the lunch crowd but no such luck; we waited over 30 min for a table and then at least 20 min for our food after we ordered, BUT they did tell us to expect such a wait. The menu is unique and appetizing, which is probably why this place is so popular.All in all, it's a nice spot with great service but the wait was so long! I'm glad they offer 1/2 size portions of their main dishes because that was wayyyyyy more than enough food.The El Presidente was good but I wish all of the hash browns were crispy, the ones on top were mushy.

My daughter got the strawberry Nutella crepe. It was full of whipped cream and strawberries. Whipped cream overload, but good. Everything people around us had looked good, and the place was packed.

Lively place with all tables filled at 10am on a Thursday. Definitely popular in the area with an absolutely creative menu. Tried the Spring Pig from the seasonal specials menu. Great fresh asparagus n egg n cream cheese n bacon wrapped in a delicate crepe. Great flavor combination I'd never have thought to put together.

Yummy spot! Came by after running the Eau Claire half, so I was READY to eat!! We had to wait at the hostess stand for a bit before someone came by, and we were told it would be about 15-20 minutes for a table, and 30-40 for food after ordering. We said sure since we had time and heard good things about the place. The hostess put us on the waiting list and then told us we could wait in the coffee shop and they would get us there. The coffee shop was tucked away in the back and took me completely by surprise. It was so cute and cozy!!! Nice dim lighting, cozy chairs, even a turtle (like a living one in a tank). I honestly wished our table took longer (they came and got us like two minutes later) but if I were to come back to Eau Claire I'd definitely come by the shop for a cup of coffee to enjoy in the space. But hey, can't complain that we got our table fast! We were really hungry. We got our table and ordered our food. My dad and I both got drip coffees, which had a super unique flavor. Their coffee had a fruity taste to it. It was good, but definitely different. Getting refills on our drip after we sat down was a bit of a challenge. Since we did have to wait a while for our food, like they told us, my dad and I drank through our first cup very quickly. The waitress didn't really come around to check on us in the interim, so we did have to eventually flag her down so we could get some refills. After that, getting refills was a bit easier but we initially sat with cold cups for about twenty minutes. Maybe they don't do auto refills? I'm just used to breakfast places pouring out more coffee the second your cup dips below halfway. If you're coming here, get ready to EAT!!! We got so much food. However, it was exactly what my dad and I wanted after running a half marathon. I got one of their classic breakfasts. The eggs, toast, and hash browns were perfection. I love that they buttered their toast before serving it! My dad got the El Presidente and agreed that it was great. Overall, great spot! I'd come back if I were in the area. Definitely check it out if you want a classic American-style breakfast.

My sister was is Eau Claire for work and she loved this place, and I had to check it out. They have VEGAN options which is a plus along with non dairy milk! We went on a Saturday morning and only had to wait 10 or so minutes for a table which isn't too bad. I got the vegan bagel sandwich and thought it was very filling. I got the chai tea with vanilla flavoring and it was delightful. My sister enjoyed her meal as well. It was loud along with music playing in the background so at times it was hard to hear each other. The bathrooms were also clean (there's changing tables as well). There's also plenty of street parking nearby. Overall this was a nice experience and would love to came back.

The food was really good! Went in on a Friday morning and it wasn't that busy. I got the "second runner up" breakfast plate which was one pancake, 2 eggs and a side of your choice. I was expecting more eggs since it didn't look like a lot. The latte was really good and the fruit was fresh. I would definitely be back!The server did take a little long to get to me but once I ordered, the food came really quick.