Café Nucleus Chatham

I’ve been coming here for years and the staff are so so friendly. It feels like a home away from home for me and my partner. Food is also top notch so we are always happy to visit.

Cafe nucleus in Chatham was an excellent place to dine. Me and my boyfriend just visited for his birthday lunch and was greeted with great service and friendly faces. Throughout the meal the staff were very attentive and polite! Additionally, throughout the time we was there I noticed there incredible service they offered to a gentleman who needed a bit of extra assistance. They assisted the gentleman throughout and even had long conversations with him. Special thanks to the gentleman working service today!! On top of this food was INCREDIBLE

Ended up here as the Rainham cafe was temporarily closed, and it really is an oasis in Chatham! Booked an afternoon tea for my mum's birthday, and despite the foul weather the trip was well worth it. A very warm welcome; my partner loved the Borstal Brut in-house wine (will be looking to purchase a bottle for her for Xmas). We were filled up on the sandwiches, some of the petit fours and the chocolate mousse with profiterole even before the scones: the staff had very thoughtfully anticipated this and boxed them for us before we even asked.

There is unlimited tea, but the two cups in the lovely little pots was enough as we were full: again, the staff went above and beyond by offering more hot drinks for take away. The sandwiches and the little cakes were delicious, and we each received two large scones with cream and jam to take away also.

The cafe itself is absolutely lovely, from the decor to the music, from the garden-like seating areas to the crockery. It's not exactly local for me, but I'd be happy to come back here, and also try the Rainham location when it's up and running again.

Well worth the visit, great value for money: I've been to a few teas with the missus over the years - including to Claridge's, Brown's, Fortnum and Mason - and this was as good if not better than those other places.

Final word on the staff: extremely welcoming, helpful, informative - whatever the cafe is paying them, please double it: they are an utter credit to you. Thank you all!

Eve was absolutely fantastic! She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. Her recommendations were spot on, and she guided us towards some of the best dishes on the menu. Everything she suggested was delicious, and her excellent service made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We really appreciated her knowledge and warm hospitality and would definitely recommend asking for Eve when you visit!

A fabulous afternoon tea for 3 today at Chatham Nucleus, cannot fault the quality and amount of food , everything presented so beautifully, we were able to bring home what we couldn't finish. As always , staff all lovely and so attentive, always such a lovely experience visiting Nucleus, a real treat .

great food & customer service

I love this place and the workers there are so lovely. The manager was super nice and showed us around the gallery. Great ambience. Me and my husband frequently go to this cafe in chatham. Beautiful cafe, great food.

Amazing customer service and great Coffee

My daughter, myself & her mother in law were treated to a mothers day afternoon tea by my son in law. All the staff were lovely & very attentive, and the selection of sandwiches & cakes etc were delicious. 5 stars, would highly recommend.

I had an amazing time and the staff were so respectful and friendly.

I had such a great experience at cafe nucleus with my family and friends. We were served by a very polite young girl called eve who made sure we had everything we needed and more. Paid attention to every detail and made our visit memorable, highly recommend this place due to Eve's high standard of service

I came on valentines day with my sister. The food and service was great, Eve was absolutely amazimg and is a asset to the place. The coffee was also great

Last minute go to , nucleus catered for us on a busy day . Great service from our waiteress , Eve , very attentive to our needs . A great waitress makes a difference!

What a gem of a place. We went for brunch, we were meant to be going to the Gillingham branch as we were a party of 13 people for a birthday brunch but unfortunately they had a electrical problem so we changed to Chatham, so thankful we did, from the moment we entered until the moment we left we had outstanding service from Tony (loved his hot chocolate) and the blonde lady with a lovely accent (sadly I didn’t get her name) but she recommended the next door art gallery and to check out her favourite Scottish artist. They made our birthday celebration feel so special. The food was of great quality, super super tasty.
The actual cafe was clean and we loved the decor, the extra touches like small hand towels in the bathroom and even luxury thick loo roll.
We can’t wait to return

Beautifully appointed, great ambience, with indoor and outdoor seating, huge palm trees in the courtyard. Great food and drink and super friendly staff. Would definitely recommend!

Spontaneous lunch served by Lillie-Rose
The whole experience was fantastic!
Amazing atmosphere in small cafe! But outside available! Will be awesome in the summer! Service was outstanding location was idyllic you would never know you were just off the high street!! Totally recommend everyone goes!
Mulled cider was fabulous all food delicious!!! BUT THE APPLE CRUMBLE AND CUSTARD IS TO DIE FOR!!!!! ????

Lily provided truly excellent customer service. Even though we hadn’t seen her for over a year, she remembered my son’s name, which immediately made us feel valued and welcome. Her kindness and thoughtfulness really stood out, especially in the way she took extra care to meet my son’s additional needs and ensure our experience was positive from start to finish. Thank you so much for our ginger biscuits ? It’s rare to come across such genuine, attentive service — Lily is a real credit to the team.

Mum and I came to Chatham specifically for lunch at Cafe Nucleus on recommendation. It did not disappoint. It was a truly lovely experience, from turning off of the high street and into it's unique atmosphere, outside and in, to being served by equally well presented, polite staff, who made it extra special. It's clean throughout and beautifully decorated. The food was up to the same standard - well presented and thoroughly enjoyable. If you're looking for somewhere a little bit special, this is worth a visit. Thank you Cafe Nucleus ??

What a lovely little gem this place is. Tucked away off the high street with an entrance full of character. Staff were amazing, customer service 10/10. Maria was very attentive and made us feel so welcome. We came here for a birthday brunch and honestly she made our day. Food was presented well, tasted amazing and service was prompt. Decor is modern and full of character and prices very reasonable. Topped off with a sweet surprise and a card from staff. I will definitely be returning. Thanks for making our birthday a memorable one.

A little oasis in the hear of Chatham to which we returned today. Extensive menu; good food; beautiful surroundings. Very impressed with Lily Rose and how professionally and warmly she served and helped a person in need. Will visit both here and the Rainham restaurant more often.

Very good service by lillie- Rose and the team. Food and atmosphere extremely good. Nothing is too much trouble by cafe nucleus staff.

Excellent experience, delicious food, and wonderful staff. Especially Davide, extremely helpful and friendly, love meeting him every week!

The most beautiful experience I had in Chatham, namely in Cafe Nucleus. I came with my wife for dinner, I had Beef stroganoff very creamy and juicy with rice, and my wife had jacket potato with extremely tasty and well-mixed vegetables and an incredibly creamy hummus. So this restaurant is a real treat for those looking for a restaurant with tasty food and a cozy atmosphere, of course the atmosphere is also due to the waiters who offer it, through their care and friendly attitude. We will definitely return to celebrate events in our family. More people need to know about this wonderful restaurant.

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A fabulous lunch with delicious food, great service and an excellent ambiance. One of us has an upcoming birthday so the birthday card signed by the staff and the truffle chocolates was a lovely gesture.

We did not know reservations are required for afternoon tea yet we still had a wonderful delicious afternoon late lunch.

We were served by Dawid , absolutely delightful young man , who was very attentive and nothing was trouble.
Made us feel so welcomed and suggested dishes etc.
Made my birthday a real treat!
Thank you Dawid!

A hidden oasis in Chatham, which was perfect to enjoy a lunch between our daughter’s dance shows at the local theatre while also celebrating our other daughter’s 6th birthday.

The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff very welcoming and hospitable.

The setting is beautiful like a hidden secret garden, the interior looked lovely too and toilets very clean.

Would certainly recommend as a post theatre matinee destination for drinks and food or if you’re looking for a lovely location for a celebration.
Thank you for making us feel welcome!

Chatham’s hidden gem A hidden gem for Chatham a lovely experience, great atmosphere, staff very attentive, food excellent, no pressure to leave,

Loved this Place What a lovely place. Found this little gem walking through Chatham town looking for somewhere nice to eat. Their blackboard had fallen over and caught our eye and so glad it did. We sat inside but there is a lot of seating area outside aswell. The cafe was decorated nicely and we found the staff to be very friendly and chatty. Loved talking to the young lady and the young guy with black curly hair who's birthday it was, when we were there. The service was good and the food was so tasty and hot. The chips were amazing! Thank you to all who were working here on this day, it is a place we would definitely come back too.

What a lovely place. Found this little gem walking through Chatham town looking for somewhere nice to eat. Their blackboard had fallen over and caught our eye and so glad it did. We sat inside but there is a lot of seating area outside aswell. The cafe was decorated nicely and we found the staff to be very friendly and chatty. Loved talking to the young lady and the young guy with black curly hair who's birthday it was, when we were there. The service was good and the food was so tasty and hot. The chips were amazing! Thank you to all who were working here on this day, it is a place we would definitely come back too.