4 Root Beer Stand Chains Fans Say Are Worth the Drive

In case you don’t know, root beer stands were once wildly popular. Peaking in popularity in the mid-1900s, these walk-up or drive-in spots specialized in the delicious soda but also served other items, ranging from burgers and dogs to fries. One Redditor explains what it takes to earn a place in this category. “To me, it is like the root beer stands that were popular in the mid 1900s – like A&W, Dog N Suds, etc. So, basically a place that serves food and root beer (preferably made on the premises) and has drive up or walk up service; if there are car hops, even better. Basically if you image search ‘root beer stand’ you’ll see what I mean. The Root Beer Stand in Sharonville, Ohio is a great example,” they say. What chains are still around? Here are 4 root beer stand chains fans say are worth the drive.

A&W Restaurants