Stacked, a modern American-cuisine restaurant located near the Cerritos Mall, has found a new, innovative way to stack itself high and above the competition.
Upon entering one is immediately set into a mellow mood with the dimmed lighting and multi-colored glass windows decorating the restaurant.
As the afternoon turns into night the lighting follows suit and the music picks up to a more upbeat tempo that changes the atmosphere into one more suited for after-work cocktails or dinner.
After being seated and shown how to use their technologically driven system for ordering (an iPad-looking device), it was clear what sets Stacked apart from the many other restaurants to choose from in the area; you control your entire eating experience.
The set-up of the menu is made so that you can choose what food and drinks you want, when you want, and customize it any way you want it. The best part yet? Depending on how you customize your meal, the price can actually drop.
This is especially great for vegetarians, as opting to have a dish without the meat in it will drop the price of the meal by at least a few dollars.
Paul Motenko, co-CEO of the restaurant, explained, “It’s all about getting exactly what you want, it’s about customizing your experience and making it a very personal experience for each and every guest.”
For example, you may want to try the Rosemary’s Chicken Macaroni and Cheese, but you hate garlic, so you can drag that item off the meal, maybe replace regular noodles with gluten free ones, then add pesto on the side.
For the record, the Rosemary’s Chicken Macaroni and Cheese is a delicious twist on the classic recipe and exploding with flavor.
There is also the option to customize any meal you want from scratch, instead of working off of one of their signature items.
Stacked’s menu offers customizable pizzas, salads, sandwiches, burgers, macaroni and cheese and desserts. The menu is full of great add-ons, everything from jalapeno bacon to fresh basil can be added or taken off of an item.
Another perk of their ordering system is that absolutely every option available is on their menu. If you happen to have a question, there is also a button for calling a waiter, as well as a button for paying when you’re done eating.
Stacked also has an excellent selection of beers and cocktails to choose from. Along with the usual Bud Light there’s also Arrogant Bastard Ale and seasonal brews, such as Bells Kalamazoo Stout, to pick from.
If beer isn’t your thing, the cocktails are also refreshing. Try a Stacked Mule, their take on a Moscow Mule, or Raspberry Peach Lemonade, an alcoholic twist on a delicious summer drink.
With a visit to Stacked you can expect to get exactly what you want, without the fuss, and have nothing to worry about except which sauce to get with your cookie-ice cream sandwich.
