I'm on a barbecue kick right now so I was pretty excited to check out Stack. My group of six (4 guys, 2 girls) shared a platter, which usually serves 4, so we also got two orders of fish tacos.
Platter (make sure you check out the posted pic):
Why is the beef brisket covered in sauce? It doesn't make sense. The mac and cheese was tasty but how is that supposed to serve 4 people? The chicken breast was awkward to share since it was a quarter. The rest was passable... but a forgettable experience.
Dessert:
The Stack Donuts were incredible. Think.... gourmet tiny tom donuts. But better. The donuts were served hot and tasted great. It was a refreshing change from uninspired store-bought cakes found in other restaurants.
Service:
I was pretty disappointed with the service here. The platter was served on a single big tray in the middle of the table. Since the food is just left in the middle (and there isn't a ton of it), you're left with this awkward feeling of whether you can grab more food or whether you should leave more for your friends. They should try other options like presenting individual meats on separate plate. Also, refills were hard to come by and wetnaps were nowhere to be seen.
Value:
Overall.. it was decent value. My portion of the bill was $23 after tax and tip.
Would I go back again?
Maybe... for the convenience. And for the donuts. I don't think I'll make a special trip there unless I happen to be in the neighbourhood or it happens to be the best spot to meet friends.