Re-Appraising Fat Stacks Restaurant in Madisonville Tennessee

It had been awhile since we’d eaten at Fat Stacks Restaurant.  It has been one of our favorite ‘cheap eats’ location near us in East Tennessee.  Since it had closed for a bit to remodel/refurbish, and it had been open again for a bit, it was time for us to make a return trip.

FYI…Fat Stacks is attached to a gas station.  The restaurant’s exterior has been freshened up a little with a bit of paint.  In addition, there is a big new sign by TN Hwy. 68 in front of the restaurant (no photo).  It replaced the old one which caught fire and was destroyed.

The first photo shows the area where the biggest changes took place.  The service counter was moved over by the wall that encloses the kitchen plus additional seating was installed. (Apparently the kitchen was also remodeled and upgraded) 

Moving on, the old lights have been replaced by a similar type only the new lights are red.  The braces holding the ceiling panels used to be bright red and they’ve been toned down.  New chairs were brought in to replace the old green ones.

 

In the last photo you can see that our nice waitress is just a ‘little bit’… especially as compared to yours truly.  

Patriotism is a theme at Fat Stacks, that’s for sure!  There are a number of American flags on display as well as this banner supporting our armed forces.  Remember, Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State!

Laurie took this photo of the daily special thinking that I just might be interested!  She is intuitive, that’s for sure…

So this was my early dinner...the ‘Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese’. ($6.50) This sandwich is served on grilled sourdough bread with jalapeno cream cheese, melted shredded cheddar cheese and bacon.  Because they’re always grilled as ordered…a bit crispy…I ordered Fat Stacks’ hash brown potatoes as my side.

The sandwich was spicy and messy!  While I couldn’t eat this rich and creamy concoction every day if I intended to live a while longer, it was very good indeed…filling too.  The cook came out to see how I liked it and she was happy to learn that I thought it was not only cleaver and different but very good too.  It turned out that the cook had ‘invented’ this multi-layered spicy treat.

Laurie ordered a sandwich too, another one that we hadn’t tried before.  This is the Sourdough Bacon Burger Melt. ($6.50) The burger is accompanied by bacon, cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese on the grilled sourdough bread.  She ordered the Homemade Ranch Chips as her side. ($1.25)

Laurie really enjoyed this creation but I’m betting that she’ll add grilled onions the next time…just because she likes them.  As for the homemade potato chips, they were so good that if I was to order again, I would have switched, despite the fact that I really like Fat Stacks’ hash browns.

The remodel hasn’t negatively impacted Fat Stacks’ food quality!  It’s as solid as ever.  Breakfast is another great meal we enjoy here.  How about the cost of our meals.  Laurie drank water with lemon but I had coffee…$1.25 with refills included.  Add it up!  $6.50 x 2 + $1.25 x 2 + $1.25 for my coffee equals $16.75 before tax and tips.  Talk about cheap eats and good basic food…wow!

FYI…Fat Stacks serves breakfast all day!  This restaurant is located at 4915 New Highway 68 in Madisonville Tennessee.  Phone: 423-545-9540.  They are on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Fatstacks-Madisonville-2183364905246984/.

Just click on any of the photos to enlarge them…

Thanks for stopping by for a visit!

Take Care, Big Daddy Dave