The Nucleus

About The Nucleus

The Nucleus is an American restaurant you'll find at 405 Water St in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It's part of our guide to 103 restaurants, cafes and bars in Eau Claire. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).

The Nucleus is open 4 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).

Guests can choose from 39 menu items across 8 sections, including Crepes, A La Carte, Omelettes, Classics, and Carbs. Listed prices range from $2.88 to $22.43, with a typical item around $15.53. Dishes worth a look include Banana Caramel Crêpe, Toast, and Herbaceous.

Service options include on-site services, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, coffee, comfort food, healthy options, and organic dishes.

Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (715) 834-7777 to book a table.

Quick facts

Category

American Restaurant

Address

405 Water St, Eau Claire, WI 54703

Phone

(715) 834-7777

Price range

$10–20 per person

Hours

Open 4 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)

Menu

39 items · $2.88–$22.43

Listing updated

April 2026 · Suggest an edit

• Banana Caramel Crêpe$16.10

  Bananas, caramel, chocolate, and house whipped cream; dusted with powdered sugar.

• Toast$2.88
• Herbaceous$16.68

  Red bell peppers, scallions, tomatoes, and portabella mushrooms.

• First Prize$14.38

  Two eggs, toast and your choice of one side.

• Lemon Ricotta Hotcakes$17.25

  Three or five of our signature hotcakes; topped with house whipped cream and fresh strawberries, dusted with…

• The One Piece$16.68

  Multigrain toast topped with goat cheese, sautéed spinach and garlic, and egg whites; served with fresh…

• Smoked Salmon$15.53

  Smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onions, and tomatoes on a white, wheat, or everything bagel.

• Garden Hashbrowns$12.65

  Spinach, black beans, red bell peppers, portabella mushrooms, and red onions.

• Chevre Crêpe$16.10

  Two scrambled eggs, tomatoes, fresh basil, and goat and mozzarella cheese.

• Lionized Hashbrowns$8.63

  Cheddar cheese and red onions.

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