Cafe Nucleus Chatham

Multi award-winning Continental style Cafes in Chatham & Rochester part of the award-winning Nucleus Arts. Why not pop along?

At Café Nucleus we are an oasis on the High Street, you’ll be welcomed with a warm smile, a great atmosphere, fantastic food and good service. Not only do we serve delicious coffee but we help promote and support the works of the Halpern Charitable foundation which founded Nucleus Arts. We believe it’s important to support not only local Kentish economy and the vulnerable people in the Medway town

30/08/2024

📣Reminder📣
At the entire Café Nucleus Collection, if you show your Ringo receipt on your phone we will give a £1.50 discount on your meal, to help alleviate the costs of parking & dining in Medway. You just need to enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner with us with a drink!
Limited to one redemption per person, per meal. Maximum, 4 redemptions per table.

23/08/2024

Stella Artois, always fresh, cold, & on tap here at Café Nucleus Chatham!

20/08/2024

Margaritas & Sunshine! ☀️🌿

12/08/2024
07/08/2024

We now have ci**rs for sale at Chatham 272! If you’d like to have a look and make a purchase, just ask any of our staff. 🥰

Photos from Cafe Nucleus Chatham's post 03/08/2024

We always wanted to make the most of our hidden garden, that’s why we have so many different seating areas at Chatham 272.. take your pick ☺️💚🌿

02/08/2024

Today marks 3 months since we lost Sergejs. Across the Café Nucleus family we are still very raw, not only for ourselves for Aaron and their immediate family and close friends. Today will mark another moment of reflection as move forward without Sergejs and how we will do him proud.

29/07/2024

Lunchtime in the garden!
You’re spoilt for choice in outdoor dining here, we have tables suitable for large groups, small groups, solo dining, and covered and uncovered spots, so whatever your dining needs are, we’ve got it sorted. ☺️

24/07/2024

🍾🥂Happy Hour Is Here!🍻🍷
Now available at Café Nucleus Rochester, Rainham, and Chatham 272, every Monday to Thursday, 3-5pm, and Fridays from 3-6!

22/07/2024

🍹TRY TUESDAY!🍹
Tomorrow, try any Gin (25ml) and a Luscombe Tonic for only £5.50 every Tuesday! Now available at the Café Nucleus Collective. 💙🧡

21/07/2024

While we serve roasts every Sunday now, our regular menu is still available alongside it!

14/07/2024

We have a wide range of summer drinks this year, including cocktails, mocktails, beers, wines, sodas, ciders, and !

12/07/2024

All stocked up and ready for the weekend! 💛💙

10/07/2024

The Café Nucleus Chatham garden; a hidden gem in the heart of Chatham, & the best place in town for a little al fresco lunch. 😋☀️🥪🥗

04/07/2024

We’ll be making the switch to our Summer Specials soon, but until then, you can still enjoy the Spring menu in all of our restaurants! 😌🍞🍓

28/06/2024

Have you booked your Sunday Roast for this week?
You can get your spot in Chatham or Rainham sorted by calling our reservations team on 01634 406971 or by going online to cafenucleus.uk/book ☺️

24/06/2024

The garden is open & feeling summery today!
We have seats in the sun & the shade, depending on your mood, and walk ins are always welcome!

21/06/2024

A customer favourite- Kentish Steak Frites!
Kentish-reared native (Sussex) breed Minute Steak from Hole Park Farm, chunky chips with a choice of herb butter or peppercorn sauce. 🥩♥️

18/06/2024

A close up of a customer favourite from our Spring Specials menu! Our French Toast will be available until our Summer menu starts, so get them while they’re here! 😋

14/06/2024

Did you know that we serve afternoon tea here in Chatham?
You can enjoy a relaxing meal in the garden, or inside, with some of Kent’s finest produce & products making an appearance on the afternoon tea cake stand! 🍰🍓🫖
You can book here:
https://cafenucleus.uk/book/
Or by calling our Reservations Team at: 01634 406971

11/06/2024

Open and ready for the day!
Remember it’s🍹TRY TUESDAY🍹
So come in and try any Gin (25ml) and a Luscombe Tonic for only £5.50 every Tuesday! Available at the entire Cafe Nucleus Collective 💙💛

05/06/2024

Spring Specials! 🍝
Our Penne Bolognese with Kentish minced beef in a tomato and basil bolognese sauce made in our kitchens topped with shavings of Parmesan.

01/06/2024

Come enjoy our Stella on tap to get the most out of hot days in the garden! ☀️🍺

27/05/2024

📣ANNOUNCEMENT📣

Now, at the entire Café Nucleus Collection, if you show your Ringo receipt on your phone we will give a £1.50 discount on your meal, to help alleviate the costs of parking & dining in Medway. You just need to enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner with us with a drink!
Limited to one redemption per person, per meal. Maximum, 4 redemptions per table.

24/05/2024

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22/05/2024

Our soups are always changing, so make sure to check the board when you come in, or ask your server for the current specials! 🍲😌

12/05/2024

It’s finally outdoor dining season! Join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or just some drinks in the sun. 🍻💛

11/05/2024

Saturday Brunch from our Spring Specials menu.

Photos from Cafe Nucleus Chatham's post 04/05/2024

This is Aaron and I have to share something truly awful with all of you. Serg has passed away, he was not only my business partner but also my husband and the light and love of my life. He truly made the world a brighter and happier place and I’m heartbroken.
All of my teams are in shock and mourning as we try and digest and understand this truly awful news. Café Nucleus will never be the same again without him but we’re going to try our best to make him proud as he looks down on us.

We’re all going to miss his personality, his jokes and how he lit up the room when he walked in.

We will have a memorial for Serg to celebrate just how fabulous he is. These have been the hardest and darkest days of my life but I know together we’ll get through it. Aaron xx

02/05/2024

We’ve always been pet friendly here at Café Nucleus- that’s why we’re constantly working to elevate the dining experience, for you AND your fluffy loved ones! We’ve brought into the mix! With 100% pork, venison, rabbit, and boar chews, available in sizes suitable for all breeds, we’ve got something for all of our guests. 😌🐾🤍

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Our Story

At Café Nucleus we are an oasis on the High Street, you’ll be welcomed with a warm smile, a great atmosphere, fantastic food and good service. Not only do we serve delicious coffee but we help promote and support the works of the Halpern Charitable foundation which founded Nucleus Arts. We believe it’s important to support not only local Kentish economy and the vulnerable people in the Medway towns through the dedicated work of the HCF and Nucleus Arts. We help raise the profile of the arts in Medway by offering a friendly, approachable face in two of the three Nucleus Arts locations in Medway.

A coffee isn’t just a coffee… At Café Nucleus it’s an Experience! From field, boat, herd or flock we at Café Nucleus work with our suppliers and our supply chain to ensure we deliver the very best produce from traceable origins. Working with local, trusted suppliers we source some fantastic products from our vegan cakes from Peck & Strong in Rural Devon to Kentish milk from Hinxden farm dairy. We know where our food comes from and the journey it’s taken to get to your plate. Wherever possible we source our ingredients from here in Kent and our a proud member of Produced in Kent.

Each of our continental cafés has is unique personality and is tailored to its local community of artists. Our flagship cafe is in the heart of the Award-winning Nucleus Arts Centre, a vital pillar to the regeneration of Chatham and the Medway Towns.

We are part of the Award Winning Nucleus Arts founded by the Halpern Charitable Foundation..

You can find Cafe Nucleus at the Debenhams end of Chatham High Street also on Military Road Chatham just near the post office.

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Telephone

Address


The Nucleus Arts Centre, 272 High Street
Chatham
ME44BP

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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