Why this new Asian fusion restaurant on Magnolia draws hours-long lines
Velvety souffle pancakes and emerald matcha lattes is what draws two-hour lines to a new Asian fusion cafe on Magnolia.
Sweet Stacks is a new restaurant in Fort Worth serving Thai stir-fries, Japanese matcha and souffle pancakes– which are pancakes made using the French souffle technique.
Sweet Stacks filled the old brick and mortar of Vice Burger, which closed in June 2025.
Chef and owner Mina Sourignavong told the Star-Telegram that business has been so good since opening at the end of December, they are learning how to keep up.
“The souffle pancakes are popular, but they take 30 minutes to make,” she said. “We have customers willing to wait in line for two hours– whether they are happy about it or not.”
What’s with the line on Magnolia Avenue?
Sweet Stacks’ popularity lies in its namesake.
Customers line the curb of Magnolia Avenue waiting to try the fluffy, cloud-like pancakes.
The souffle pancake actually originated in the U.S. Chef Nathan Tran in Hawaii took the French souffle cooking practice and applied it to the classic American pancake. Many people associate this treat with Japan because the snack is widely spread and more popular there.
At Sweet Stacks, souffle pancakes are served in a stack of two, dressed with sweet or savory sauces and toppings.
What’s on the menu at Sweet Stacks?
Sweet Stacks serves souffle pancakes, matcha lattes and Thai dishes.
- Souffle pancakes stacks are served with secret sauces like a custard. Customers have the option of a sweet stack with berries or a savory breakfast stack with bacon and a sunny-side up egg.
- Matcha from Japan, where Chef Sourignavong learned the proper way to make it during a visit. Options include plain matcha, strawberry, mango, lemon, thai tea and brown sugar.
- Sweet Stacks also serves coffee lattes with flavors like banana cream, peanut butter and black sesame.
- Thai appetizers include pot-stickers, edamame, fresh spring rolls, crab rangoons, egg rolls and Lao spicy sausage.
- Fried rice and Pad Thai noodle dishes are made with a choice of protein– chicken, beef, tofu, veggie and shrimp.
Sweet Stacks in Fort Worth
Customers can find Sweet Stacks at 1515 W Magnolia Ave. in Fort Worth, next to Ellerbe Fine Foods. The yellow brick building has indoor bar seating and a spacious outdoor patio with plenty of tables.
The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and then again for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Pro-tip: Due to souffle pancake wait times, it’s smartest to visit during non-lunch and dinner hours. Avoid visiting right when Sweet Stacks opens at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. And if you want pancakes, be sure to go at least 45 minutes before they close to consider the 30 minutes it takes to prepare.