Stir The Pot Closes After More Than A Decade In East Windsor

EAST WINDSOR, CT — After more than a decade of serving top-quality meals to hungry customers in north-central Connecticut, the owners of Stir the Pot have closed its doors. The breakfast-and-lunch restaurant in the Bassdale Plaza on Route 140 shut down Friday, Dec. 23.

"After 11 amazing and unforgettable years, we have made the difficult decision to close Stir the Pot," the owners wrote on the restaurant's Facebook page. "This was one of the most difficult decisions we have had to make because we love Stir the Pot, our loyal customers and our wonderful team of people who have made this place what it is."

The owners cited several factors involved in their decision, including rising food costs, staff shortages and the retirement of the restaurant's head cook. The eatery had been open daily from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In a recent Google review on restaurantguru.com, Daniel Dederer wrote, "Excellent food, better than great staff. Such a shame this treasure is closing."

Other comments on Facebook include:

• "No more Papa Whoa Whoa! Everything on the menu was delish and catered to whatever you were craving, large, small, unique and the good ole standbys." - Debby Lepine
• "So sad as we just recently discovered you guys. Wishing you all the best but very sad… genuinely one of the few (if not only) breakfast places that was consistently and never had to worry about checking my to-go order… you’ll be missed!" - Crystal Benware
• "So sad, best breakfast anywhere!" - Joe Cannella