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Short Stack Eatery is officially closing down, owners of the popular Downtown breakfast outlet have revealed in a post on Facebook Sunday. The restaurant, located at 301 W. Johnson St., is popular for boasting long lines on weekend mornings.
In the Facebook post, the owners revealed that "Short Stack will not be renewing or extending our lease in 2025". The owners also revealed that they will be closing down Short Stack Eatery in May to "pursue our next big dream/goal in a different industry.”
At the time of writing, it remains unclear what their next steps are, though they added that all the details will be made known in their upcoming posts.
Nonetheless, the news has since drawn heavy reactions, with scores online expressing their sadness over the same. Here's how one user reacted, for example:
"You have set a standard in Madison that inspire others. Short Stack will be missed. I am looking forward to the next adventure."
Even more weighed in:
"We are here for it! Keep evolving, keep being true to you! Let us know how we can support you. Excited for the next chapter! ❤️🔥🙌," one user cheered on.
"Oh my goodness! The community will be sad but you two stepping into a new adventure sounds amazing. I can’t wait to see what you do!!!🔥🔥🔥" another echoed.
"You will definitely be missed, due to my gluten and corn allergy, your allergy friendly menu gave me the best breakfast experience ever. I absolutely enjoyed visiting your place while visiting Madison and was looking forward to eating there whenever I came back; not sure I’ll make it there before you close, best of luck in your future endeavor! How will know what it is?!" one more shared.
Love from the community came pouring in, as the comments section was visibly flooded with sad sentiments:
"Best of luck on your upcoming new path. Our family has terrific memories of our meals with you. You were quintessential to our visits to Madison," someone stated.
"Congratulations on an awesome run and best of luck on your new adventure!" another noted.
"Congrats on an amazing run!! Wishing you all good things for the upcoming months and your new endeavors! 💕💕" someone else said.
Scores were upset about the news of the Short Stack Eatery shutting down.
All we know about Short Stack Eatery's closure so far
In their official statement, the owners revealed that they would not be doing any interviews with any media outlets. They also thanked all current and former staff members, “our farmers and purveyors, community partners, our supporters and our customers. We are because of YOU. Thank you.”
As reported by Madison.com, Alex Lindenmeyer and Sinead McHugh, friends who graduated from Edgewood High School together, opened the eatery in 2014. The Short Stack Eatery was a go-to for serving breakfast all night and was open from 7 a.m. Thursday to 11 p.m. Sunday, totaling 88 hours a week.
During the pandemic, when the restaurant was struggling, the owners turned to their community for help. They launched a GoFundMe to ease the financial strains, and within just two days, they managed to raise a staggering $60,000. Read a chunk of the page below:
"We are a women-owned business that has supported and built partnerships with so many community groups and nonprofits over the years. We’ve put down roots here and it is now our turn to ask for help. We are determined to stick around so that we can continue learning and serving our community in new and sustainable ways. We will continue to use our resources, skills, and platform for social change in this city that we love. We will continue to fight for Black Lives, stand up to injustice, nourish allyship, and facilitate dialogue. We have always said “we are here to stay” and are doing our best to make sure that remains true."
The page also stated that every patron would be given a “Save the Stack” sticker, while those who donated between $250-$999 would receive an SSE t-shirt. Those who donated upwards of $1000+ would have been given an SSE “Sweet or Savory” Sweatshirt.
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By the summer of 2023, owners of the Short Stack Eatery revealed that they had accumulated about $37,000 out of their $175,000 goal.
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