The Nucleus

Absolutely amazing food, great prices, friendly staff, the perfect place for any meal! It's a regular place for my roommate and I and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

Best breakfast burrito I've ever had.

We always try to eat here when we are in Eau Claire. The crepes and lemon ricotta pancakes are our favorites but there is souch more. Highly recommended place to have breakfast or brunch.

I always love eating at the Nucleus for their high quality brunch options, friendly staff, and great coffee from Racy's. I frequently recommend The Nucleus to family and friends visiting Eau Claire.

Never fails to disappoint! Just want to say — their gravy for mashed potatoes? AMAZING! I’ve asked for extra before and they gave me a whole container full — on the house.
Just ordered their vegan Breakfast Sammy for my partner, who said it was amazing and so flavorful. I ordered the two Biscuits & Gravy — again, so flavorful. The gravy was like velvet. I have a big appetite so I normally need more than one dish to satiate, but I was full halfway through! I got the $8 large mac and cheese, expecting it to be maybe the size of a mug given recent experiences at other places (small, small portions...) — but NO, it’s a pie pan full of mac! And it tastes great! What!?
Partner and I were amazed. The Nucleus has been consistently fulfilling and cheap, in terms of small local, for what you get! Wait time was only 20 minutes ordering online and employees are always kind.

Love this place for breakfast and coffee🥰🥞. Really friendly people! Great food!

We have moved to Florida over five years ago. We come up during the summer and we thought let have lunch there, we were not disappointed the food was very good and the waiter was so nice. It turns out he was from the same city we lived in. Thank you so much

I've eaten here several times and this is definitely one of the better spots in town to eat breakfast. Last time I had two eggs over easy with hashbrowns and toast and it was good. My mom had the apple fritter french toast which she lived and my aunt had the lemon ricotta pancakes which were really good too!

I would give this place zero stars if I had the chance. Being from a big city and moving to Eau Claire for college, I was excited to check out local businesses and restaurants around the town. Everyone recommends this place for breakfast, but I think it is overhyped and underwhelming. No matter what time you get there, it is always packed, due to the small seating and poorly organized tables. Was sat in a corner directly next to the kitchen where my friends were pushed up against a wall, and I was in the aisle next a corner leaving the kitchen. They seem to always be out of one or more items, and you will have AT LEAST a 45 minute wait for food, if you get seated. The waiters try to be spunky, but come off as rude and unapproachable. The food is overpriced for a waffle or crepe with some fresh food thrown on top, and they refuse to cater to allergies and dietary needs. I have given this restaurant multiple chances, and each time they disappoint me with something new. If you're looking for a good breakfast spot in Eau Claire, try anywhere else.

We came during busy brunch hour on a Sunday morning. It was about a 30 min wait, but absolutely worth it! The staff is friendly & the food is fantastic!