This A&W is a great spot to get some late-night food and floats/freezes. Since the "recent" change in management and staff, the food quality is night-and-day better than it was years ago. I would normally avoid ordering food and only get a float, but now when i visit, the float is basically just the desert. I typically order the Papa Burger, which would translate to a Double Double if are comparing to In-N-Out. It would be difficult for me to choose what burger I like better, which is even surprisingly for myself considering I am a HUGE fan of In-N-Out. The staff is always very friendly and quick with getting the food and drinks out. The indoor seating is a mixture of retro and restaurant-chain styling, so nothing that stands out. If you're in the area or leaving Big Bear, it's worth the stop. read more

Best burgers & EVERYTHING. Perfection. Service was great. Ambiance was normal and fun. Same as who was little. THANK YOU LIZ B. From A&W. I'm going to eat there as much as I can plus buy a teddy bear. I remember those. I always wanted one it's great you can buy online with the food. You have consistent mouth watering, comforting, delicious food that should be in way more locations. However you guys do it........GREAT JOB!!!!! The menu is fantastic. Omg the cheese curds. Mouth watering. read more

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First time here seen it before but never gone in you know what I'll go back first off employees were welcoming and helpful the service is phenomenal. I told young gentleman it was my first time here and he gave me the run down on the popular items to try. Ice Cold Root Beer I asked for it in a cold glass mug instead of the paper cup made much better. Got a Double Bacon Cheese Burger it's a good size burger but the burger was ok overall. Chili Cheese Fries I like there chili and there nacho cheese it's better than Wienersnitchel's and the fries have good taste and texture to them. Two Chicken Sliders so they're small and ok good chicken crisp with nice crunchy pickles get the special sauce forgot the name oops. Cheese Curds are delicious little battered cheese balls. Strawberry Milkshake is good also up there with In N Out and Bakers Root Beer Float with ice cream super delicious recommended must get Price point is a bit high $36 Overall I like the chili fries, cheese curds, root beer float, shake and the service and I'll go back to this spot it seem like a bakers mesh with weinersnitchel's read more

A&W Restaurant - Chili Cheese Fries - Burgers Near Me - Mentone, California

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Slowest drive thru ever! There were only a few cars ahead of me and waited over 30 minutes.

My family and I were on our way to Forrest Falls to see snow and decided to stop by at an A&W. This was my first time going to A&W and like their Root Beer. I remember growing up that that there were a lot of A&W around. Now, there are not many to visit. This A&W is located on Menitone Drive and they have a good thing: Drive Thru. In my opinion, their parking lot is small depending on time of day, so plan accordingly. We get there and we were welcomed by the friendly staff. Inside the restaurant, it felt nostalgic in that there was Orange and Brown everywhere. I saw that the A&W was on tap and you can request a glass cup with your order. Glass Cup can be purchased separately if you wish. What was really cool was that the root beer on tap tasted better, in my opinion and the carbonation was made it delicious. I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger Combo w/ Root Beer on Tap. The burger comes with: 100% U.S. Beef and hickory-smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles. I really enjoyed the flavor of the patty with the seasoning they put, as well as the ingredients were fresh. The fries were great and the seasoning that was included. In my personal opinion, my family and I would definitely come back, if and when we are in the area again. I really enjoyed the Root Bear tap and overall experience was great. In my personal opinion, I would recommend A&W if you want to try a Fast Food place that has good burgers and if you are a fan of their famous Root Beer. I definitely want to try their other items on the menu. read more

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AGES ago I went to an A&W in NorCal (Fremont location to be exact) and I was hard pressed to find any in SoCal, the closest one being at this location, almost an hour away from me. Suffice to say, glad that I was in the area to go here! Came here on a Sunday evening and the dining area had a couple other guests, but parking was plentiful. I have to say, service was A+. Hands down some of the best service I've ever gotten at a fast food restaurant. Staff made sure to clarify our order, make recommendations, and was even nice enough to bring out all our food to us, to our table! When we needed root beer refills, they did so very quickly and gave us new cups each time (very COVID safe!). We got the: 1) Coney Dog: -They did not skip out on the chili or onions. -Not bad! 2) 10 Piece Corn Dog Nuggets: -The yumminess of a corn dog in snackable bites. Goes great with the Papa Sauce. 3) Cheeseburger: -Good solid cheeseburgers, no complaints. 4) Cheese Curds: -It's like mini mozzarella sticks! Can't go wrong with these. Not too salty or oily either. 5) Root Beer Float: -No charge for root beer refills and you can get diet root beer too! -We got a generous amount of vanilla ice cream, so there was no issue keeping the creamy flavor after several refills. For dipping sauces, we were able to choose the Papa Sauce with no extra charge and got some honey mustard too. The honey mustard was a bit on the sweet side, but the Papa Sauce had a slight kick to it. Good stuff! For the Coney Dog & 10 Piece Corn Dog nuggets, we were able to get them as a $5 meal deal that comes with a root beer float. Great deal and the local ad had coupons for 2 for $5 cheeseburgers. Super affordable, filling, yummy meal. There's also a gift shop/merchandise corner with mugs, glass cups, visors, and a plush of their mascot available. I thought this was super neat. Definitely will stop by again when I'm in the area. read more

The place needs a fresher look. Kind of sad. The hamburger was average, ok, service was friendly, got my order right which is good (seems to be a problem at a lot of places) ok sized Menu, some new food item posters showing in the dirty windows This place has been here a long time, I'm glad but I don't know how. It's pretty shabby compared to a lot of other fast food places. All the windows are noticeably dirty including the window door you come in. There's holes in the booth seats, holes in the wall , broken Root beer Machine ( it's A&W, shouldn't that be working) and just kind of dingy and left behind looking . But Not in a retro way. That's the way I would like it, more retro. Hire a carhop for the weekends, Jazz it up out front so it's more noticeable. Make it more inviting. Even if the food was Fabulous the look brings it down. read more

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With A&W essentially abandoning the southern California market, this A&W location in greater metropolitan Mentone is the sole remaining example of a once popular and prolific chain. A long-time survivor, it continues to serve great burgers and other yummy treats to the many hungry travelers heading up and down highway 38. It's signature root beer is crafted daily on-site using real cane sugar in batches of several hundred gallons at a time and served from it's own dedicated dispenser. You get a paper cup unless you request the iconic frosty glass mug. The building is well-maintained inside and out belying it's age. The friendly staff go out of their way to ensure an enjoyable and satisfying experience that sees many faithful returning year after year. read more

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So we went through the drive through. We ordered 2 cheese burger with fries and 2 route beer flotas regular side. We were the told the price. Gave them our credit Card and my God we paíd $ 30.00 and cents I was appalled. I could have gone to a regular restaurant at that price. Needless to say i won't be going there again read more

Late review that was saved in drafts but the reason we no longer go here. We've made this place a family outing anytime we go with extended family to Oak Glen, pumpkin patch, or big bear. the kids look forward to stopping for a kids meal and ice cream. For years and years the meal has come with ice cream as the prize. Today we were informed that although we are paying the same price for kids meals they don't come with them because the health department said they couldn't staple the coupons to the bag so they stopped ordering the coupons and they couldn't give us ice cream without the coupon and even though the menu board said the meal came with a special prize, we were told the board "hadn't been updated in 2 years" (But we've come in the last few months) and we didn't get the prize, a discount, or ice cream. After speaking with management & I believe owner about my frustration and their not willing to honor their menu and losing customers due to the terrible customer service, his response was "it happens". read more

Came back after two years gone, still glad that there is better management now and that it is open 24 hours. Rajj helped me with my late night order, everything was hot and fresh and he was very kind and even allowed for a refill after I waited (the soda foam caused the cup to only be 80% full when I got it). Exceptional and kind service from him, I'll be back now that I've moved back to the area. My go-to for late night fast food in the area. read more

Good food. Goo service, fresh it's always really hot. Clean restaurant. Glad to see one of these around still

Cashier stated that it was a 10-15 minute wait, the food ended up taking over an hour, I tried to cancel my order and the assured me that it was almost out, it wasn't. On top of everything, they were out of ranch and messed my order up. Will not be returning for a very long time. read more

The soft serve ice cream didn't taste like soft serve. The creamiest wasn't there. It tasted like ice milk. It was very disappointing. It'll be a while before I return. Service was the same. They could be faster for two items. It appears the place got a paint job on the outside. Looks good. It's also open 24/7. Hopefully it works for them. read more

The food is delicious, the service is great! And they have a outside patio covered gate great for if you have littles!

I agree with the other review is this under new ownership? Ordered 3 kids meals, a 5 piece chicken meal and bacon burger meal with a kids 3 piece chicken..... $95 WTH.... No way so asked him to repeat it because I thought I heard wrong, he said I couldn't adjust it or delete anything off the order as no manager there so that's the price... Not sure if the order was right or not couldn't quite understand him...This is the second time this has happened it's to bad because my family and I would go at least once a week, won't be going back read more

I haven't been to an A&W in Ages! So, I know I love their root beer floats, but I've never eaten a hamburger from here. I ordered a deluxe hamburger in the drive thru, I Always ask for extra onions & pickles. OMG they did NOT disappoint! I love that their lettuce is shredded. Everything was super fresh! Pickles were crunchy not soggy. Tomatoes fresh. I'm Definitely coming back for the burgers & Definitely a root beer float! read more

It was 2:30 when I went into the drive thru and no one even responded for 5 minutes when we were saying hello and it said they closed at 3. When we went to finally get our order we asked for a burger and they said only drinks so we first thought that's crazy no food but you can at least do a freeze considering they don't close til 3. Then the man said only soft drinks were closing soon. Why even stay "open" til 3 if you're not gonna be serving people until you're closing time Horrible service, lazy workers and what used to be a good place to eat is now a crap service and you can't even go before they close by 30 minutes cause they won't sell you anything and as a business you're supposed to cook and serve til you're closed that's what I had to do when I worked fast food it's unbelievable that there even still open can't even enjoy anything. I would add a picture but I couldn't order anything. read more

We stopped by first time by today. The food was excellent, the service was excellent. the employees all seemed to like working there and had great attitudes. Super clean , I would recommend you eat inside! My wife had the rootbear float... excellent I had the strawberry shake it had real strawberry in it... excellent We also had the #1 burger combo very flavorful, french fries I feel don't get any better than this. I feel well worth the price. I couldn't recommend this place any higher. read more

I grew up on A&W back when you could buy a half gallon of the root beer. Anyway I was in Palm Springs and was heading back on the 10 so I decided to stop. I think this is the only location in southern California but I could be wrong about that. I haven't been to an A&W in over 10 years so I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I get there and the drive thru line is almost out to the street!!! Oh and it was straight up blazing hot outside!!! I was in line for at least 15 to 20 minutes. I order my root beer float and it really didn't taste like what I remembered. I was a little disappointed but oh well. I think it was the root beer that tasted off or something. If I'm in the area again I would still go and get a float. read more

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only a&w in cali and it is soooo good root beer float? legit bacon cheeseburger? legit only one employee i saw there but he tried his best :) inside was straight in the 90s would go here again read more

A&W Restaurant - the root beer float (large) - Burgers Near Me - Mentone, California

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Overall great experience took my family out to eat , loved the fresh brewed root beer ! Tastes amazing and the chili cheese fries were awesome ! My son loves the chicken tender meal !! Had to resist the urge to go back the following weekend but I will be back for more read more

This place is absolutely amazing!!! There isn't any other one around!!! Plus they are open 24 hours!!! Can't beat that!!!

This is the last old school A&W in So Cal. The experience of pouring your own root beer out of a tapped keg is awesome. When you eat in you get frosted mugs! The fresh A&W root beer will tell you that you have never ever had true root beer b4 now. I am a big fan of small batch soda brands which can be delicious. The difference is in the fresh draft taste. The food is real good as well. My wife's cheeseburger combo and my bacon cheeseburger were delicious. Had regular fries which were awesome. The burgers were cooked to order. If there is a downside, it's that the burger is cooked to order meaning it takes awhile. If read more

First and foremost, take the root beer off the tap and not from the fountain. It is much much colder and smoother and some of the best root beer you'll get. Use that cold root beer to wash down a nice cheesy burger or any other of their selections, including the shrimp basket or chicken sandwich. They also have a pretty good bacon burger. They also have selections of fries, onion rings, and their famous cheese curds. This is an older establishment and I have memories of going here anytime we went up to the mountains because it's right on the 330 highway. It is a fairly clean establishment, and the bathrooms are pretty clean. read more

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The root beer freezes are good. No sure if I would eat the food here. Bathroom not in good shape.

The onion rings are the best!!! We go late at night and always enjoy our experience! Food is always fresh and delicious!

Food was good but too expensive. In N out is cheaper and tastes better. If the combo meals were cheaper it would be a good place to eat

Stopped by on our way home from Big Bear. Good was surprisingly delicious! The employee working was very friendly. I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area. Brought back memories for me for sure! read more

This place has gone downhill even to restricting sauces not being able to open on time the bathroom has transients living in. It always filthy always smells like smoke, toilet paper everywhere toilet clogged but what made me ultimately write this review is the basic fact that you can't even open on time you are a business you should be professional you have a time you open which is 10 AM not 10:10 AM thank you. read more

Can't provide an anything good about this restaurant the food is mediocre at best and it's expensive....sorry

very greay store! such a classic. hidden gem if you want comfort food. Service is fast and friendly. The Diner is giving us a retro feel

Been here twice. First time just got a root beer float as they were about to close. Wait staff were nice. The second time was in October 2023 and we sat down and ate inside. We ordered two double mushroom melts, fried cheese curds, corn dog nuggets and a root beer float. Food and service was good. I like that you can refill your root beer from the tap. read more

The Root beer was great made with cane sugar I had a root beer float and it was good. The food was ok not what I remember.

There are not a lot of A&Ws left in California. This one in Mentone is very tasty. Because of Covid, you can't dine in, but there is a drive thru and delivery and pick up. The service is very friendly and they got my order right the first time. They prepare their root beer there so it is so great, much better than any can you will get. We love the root beer floats. They can be a tad pricey but worth it since you aren't going to get to A&W everyday. The place is clean. They have these little mini corn dogs that are great, and all of their burgers are fantastic. When they re open, dine in, the root beet refills are free. Have a great time in this adorable town. read more

BEST ROOT BEER EVER!!! Their burgers are tasty, their fries are delightful, but their root beer is home made and delicious. Their drive through is simple and there are many parking spots available. Their menu is extensive and there are many great combinations for hungry patrons to try. I want to try them all but it's their root beer that was the ultimate prize! I want to try more and I highly recommend everyone try it! read more

Great food! The drive thru line was easy to use. Lots of classics on the menu. We ordered cheese curds. They were hot and fresh. Their burgers are also some of our faves. They are very juicy and fresh. Very friendly service. I will be back again soon. read more

A&W Restaurant - Cheese Curds - Burgers Near Me - Mentone, California

I'm sorry, but if you're going to run out of chili at 3:30 PM not cool I was really craving some chili, cheese, fries, and some hotdogs lol also, if you're going to work drive-through, I suggest you put someone who's loud and able to hear. It was very frustrating. Ordering through drive-through food was good just a little suggestion. read more

A&W Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Mentone, California

Hair in my cheese curds like 5 pieces!!!! Nasty. They didn't have anything to say either the place is dirty in Don't eat there!!! toniafridley89@hotmail.com read more

A&W Restaurant - Had like 5 pieces of hair in my cheese curds!! Nasty will never eat there again!!! - Burgers Near Me - Mentone, California

Very disappointed in this visit to A & W. Order was messed up to start with. Ordered 2 glass A&W glass mugs to take home. But couldn't get them because of Covid regulations. Cashier didn't charge us so I guess it didn't matter, at least that was the impression that was shown. Requested no onion on the burger and it was packed. No sauce was given for chicken strips, onion rings or chicken sliders. No plastic ware to eat chili cheese fries with. Bill came to over $50.00, could have gotten much more much closer to home for much less. The nostalgia and memories have definitely lost their luster thanks to this visit. Only good point was the one young man who did give me ranch dressing for the chicken tenders. He was polite and helpful and apologized for it not being in the bag. Definitely wouldn't recommend this place. read more

A&W Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Mentone, California