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    The Nucleus Cafe

    4.2 (355 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Stuffed French Toast
    Alycia Z.

    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!

    Yetti Skillet!  Wowza and Yuge. Hashbrowns, ham, bella shrooms, red bell peps, cheddar and pepper jack cheese.  You can order 1/2
    Dean B.

    What can we say! The Yetti is a breakfast for all day! I was happy I had some hasbrown lovers to share this with. One of the best skillets i have had in a long while!! The Strawberry Nutella crepes were amazing as well. Super rich! I suggest sime coffee or with this. The coffee and drinks were great as well. And to top this all off with great service. They are on it all! Go and enjoy!

    Crunch wrap
    Raj D.

    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!

    Half order of the El Presidente
    Stacy A.

    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.

    Dani G.

    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.

    1/2 yeti skillet. The half portion is HUGE, and super delicious!!
    Quill G.

    The cafe has a very light, aesthetically appealing atmosphere. The employees were incredibly friendly! The food is amazing; I had 1/2 yeti skillet (which is more than enough food!) and my partner had the lemon crepes. Both were delicious and came in large portion sizes, especially for the price!! If I ever find myself in the area again, The Nucleus Cafe is a must-visit.

    Seasonal specials not on their regular menu
    Doreen A.

    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.

    Scott P.

    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.

    Signed blue massive wall art. They have such amazing decor.
    Jake S.

    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!

    Strawberry Nutella Crêpe with Whipped Cream
    Mark U.

    Great local spot in the downtown district. Great service with a unique coffee-shop/diner atmosphere. Great breakfast food options at a reasonable price. The only issue we found was that it is a local favorite so you may have to wait a while to be seated, but well worth the wait!

    Over of two dining areas. Seating is eclectic. Tables could use a coat of varnish.
    Andrew B L.

    We both had the Fickle Chicken plate. A curried chicken with celery, almonds and dried cranberries on a toasted chiabbata roll. It sounded good on the menu. It comes with either chips or fruit. It wasn't like curried chicken salad like we expected. The veggies were sauteed, then mixed into the chicken and then formed into what must have been a pattie then browned. This gave it an unusual texture. I probably wouldn't order that again. The servers were very friendly and mostly attentive, except I had to ask for a drink refill twice because our server was engaged in friendly conversation with another table for quite some time. The ambience is quite eclectic from server attire to contemporary artwork. Sort of like 60's dorm room. Clearly popular as there were a lot of customers. We were heading from Minneapolis to Chicago, but if we stopped again we'd probably order from their breakfast menu; that looked pretty good.

    Lattes
    Mike N.

    Eau Claire, Wi. After my last visit here I feel I must upgrade my rating because the omelette was one of the best I've had. Moist without being runny, full of good ingredients and an exceptional sauce. The lattes were perfect and served in Not Neutral cups that retain heat very well and are easy to hold. The orange juice is still the best around, and my wife's eggs were perfect. With such an extensive menu though, why not add simple items like granola with yogurt and fruit? Maybe too difficult to reprint the menu?

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    Denise F.

    Had a Sunday breakfast after a relatively short wait (having coffee @ Racy's). Friendly capable service. Tasty coffees. My son had the vegan Crunch wrap and enjoyed it very much. I had the chèvre crepe and added bacon. So,so good. My husband is a traditionalist and had 3 eggs, sausage, toast and crispy hash browns. He could not finish it all. Pleasant setting, great decor.

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    5 months ago

    Absolutely great service, wonderful atmosphere, and awesome customer service!! Will be back again :)

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    4 months ago

    Really great food and excellent service. The drinks were also delicious. All around great experience

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    Clean, good service, good food. Expect to pay a few dollars more per item than average.

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    1 year ago

    This place rocks! Not only was everyone so inviting and kind, but the food. Mmmmm. So good. Generous portions. Place was buzzing too.

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    2 years ago

    Great for family's and people who don't particularly like meat may only complain? The wait time. But I get it the food delish!!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food, good drinks, great service. Stopped in on way up to Duluth, highly recommend for a breakfast/brunch spot.

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