This is such a cool little gem in downtown Madison. With mainly breakfast food and late night options this place is great for after bar snacks or a late dinner.
I went here after an event at the overture center on a Friday night that ended at 9:00pm. Knowing that a lot of places would be closing soon I opted for short stack since is was next door and is open 24 hours on the weekend. I knew we would not feel rushed as like some places that closed shortly. I also have been trying to go to short stack for awhile, but on Sunday/Saturday morning when I have tried they usually have a line out the door.
I had heard great things about there Bloody Mary so I ordered one of these and a chocolate chip short stack. The pancakes were rich and delicious. They were the perfect portion for me and hit the spot for the pancake craving I had been having. I am not a huge breakfast person but I do enjoy good pancakes every once and awhile.
The Bloody Mary which is said to have 25 ingredients was different. It was very red/purple in color. I was a fan, it had a complex flavor and a good amount of heat. I understand where not everyone would like it but if you like vegetables other than tomatoes it is worth a try.
Overall if you like breakfast food I would recommend Short Stack. It is also a great alternative to Ihop or Perkins which are some of the only other restaurants open 24/7 on the weekends.