I LOVE LOVE LOVE original A&W... it's mostly about the shaved ice on tap A&W in a frosted mug. On the way up north we had the papa boiga and the double cheeseboiga. On the way south we had the western bbq boiga and the spicy chicken sammy and onion rings. My new thing is dip in ketchup then dip in buffalo sauce. Scrumptious.... I also look at each year's new t-shirt.. read more

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It was Free Root Beer Float Day. Of course we were there and made a family outing to start the long weekend. read more

A&W Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Ordered a single cheeseburger and an order of onion rings at the Drive-Thru. Total: $12. I thought that was a bit high. They ask if you want mustard and ketchup on your burger. I like that so I said yes. The burger had a lot of mustard and hardly any ketchup. Be sure to let the order taker know how much of the condiments you want. I like the distinctive flavor of A&W's onion rings and tburgers, so I would probably go back, but would be more careful how I order. read more

Switched it up and got a burger what a surprise! As always hats off to the amazing people in a&ws!! Have been coming here for over a decade and the place hasn't changed still feels like family here! Great people great seating and a cool feel of the place. read more

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The food was good. When I went, the drive through was the only thing open. The menu was different. Surprised that they offered fish, shrimp, and chips. Was actually good. The root beer floats are huge. It was bigger than a 32oz, more like 46oz? read more

7/19/2026 A&W San Rafael probably the worst burger and fries that I have had in many years. Togo order. This was the Papa Double Combo. This order came very quickly (Maybe too quickly) The meat was dry and tasteless (Gray in color). I do not know how the burger is cooked. Maybe it was steamed or microwaved? The fries just did not taste good. The burger was mushy and sloppy. The root beer was great. I would have taken this back except I was on the road and the way home. I only ate part of the burger. I do not recommend this place. read more

A&W Restaurant - Partly eaten burger - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Better than I thought it was going to be. Root beer comes in frosted mugs & there is a daily special thats is about $5 off. Food itself is okay - 3 star. read more

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On my day off, as I was driving back to San Francisco, last minute I decided to detour from Rohnert Park to San Francisco to the closest A&W Restaurant and yes I only came for one thing, the classic Rootbeer float and a selfie with their mascot, Rooty the Great Root Bear . I enjoyed the root read more

A&W Restaurant - A toast to you Rooty! Glad to meet you. You rock! - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

I've driven by here so many times and never stopped. Today I did and I'm so happy I did. The staff were wonderful and helpful. This has to be one of the cleanest fast food establishments I've ever been. The dining area was super clean. Everything around felt fresh and well maintained. The franchisee owner definitely takes pride in this location. If you're looking for a fast food place with that retro look, this place is it. read more

Old school A&W. Favorite was the onion rings. Root beer in the glass frosty mug didn't disappoint

A&W on 101 at San Pedro exit is my pit stop after mountain biking at China Camp State Park. After burning calories in the hills of Marin County your body is famished for some food. My go to order are chicken strips with fries and a root beer float. Hits the spot! The staff is always friendly and the drive thru is quick. read more

A&W Restaurant - Drive -thru - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

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I saw rats running around in the parking lot and they charge an additional fifty cents for nuts on a sundae. Obviously, they don't understand that nuts are as much a part of a sundae as are whipped cream and a cherry, or they're just greedy. Your business is suffering, David, if you up-charge for basic ingredients. That's a weak grift and a great way to lose customers. read more

The Root Beer floats are top notch! Super fresh fountain root beer and lots of ice cream. Served in frosty mugs if you dine in. More menu choices than most fast food places. The fish sandwich was good. The remodel really spiffed the place up and the building itself is iconic! read more

They left this restaurant with the retro design and never updated or remodeled it, which is a good thing. You get a nostalgic like the 80s when you're dining. :) . And they have root beer floats in cold frosted mugs. While older,the place is very clean inside and not worn out or run down or anything. read more

A place lost in time. Well, maybe that's just most of Marin, if we're being honest. And there's nothing wrong with that. I love places in the Bay Area that feel like they've escaped the looming tide of Silicon-Valley-fication, and many of those places lie in Marin County and it's many hamlets and towns. And that includes A&W. I mean, first off, when was the last time you saw an A&W? They're pretty rare and never in the same tier as other fast food joints in how frequently they are brought up. I remember when the A&W Vallejo opened up and no one went cause it's just associated with root beer. In that sense, A&W is truly the underdog of fast food. You know it exists, but it feels like an urban myth to the mass public. But by giving it a chance, you can see it has its own unique menu superstars and charm that I haven't felt with a fast food joint since I was a kid looking at a gleaming McDonald's PlayPlace. You have to pay attention to the daily specials. BOGOs, discounts, and more await when you pull up to that drive-thru line and behold the holy testaments of savings next to the menu. Do this and you'll leave A&W happy and in awe of how it still stands to this day in small town Bay Area. Oh, and of course the cheese curds. Make sure you double and triple check sauces here since it's missed sauces a few times, but other than that: it's golden. read more

A&W Restaurant - Cheese curds golden hour (10 AM in the morning). - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

It's not that hard to make a burger and not add lettuce. It took a long time to get my foos so I figured they were making the burger fresh. But no luck... read more

A&W Restaurant - Lettuce for days! - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Passed by as it's been so long since I had a Rootbeer Float and Chilli Cheese Fries! The inside the restaurant was clean and well maintained. The staff friendly. There is plenty of parking spaces and it's by the freeway. I love their rootbeer floats here! Big and in a nice mug! My fave! This place is better than the one in the Bay Area! [22R,2024] read more

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Great service and the Spicy Papa double cheeseburger is amazing. The chili cheese fries and classic A&W Root Beer float are great additions.

We are from the east bay and will drive here because 1. The place - nostalgia, clean and bright 2. A&w Root beer float 3. Friendly staff :) Cant wait for my kid to grow older to enjoy this place with us! read more

Ordered: 10 Corn Dog Nuggets Large Fries Root beer Cream Freeze Got: 10 Corn Dog Nuggets No Fries Probably the Root Beer Cream Freeze -- I asked the cashier if he knew what was distinct about the Root Beer Cream Freeze & this is the rest of our convo: "It's good" "Oh but how is it different than a RB Float" "Idk I've never had it" ... And he forgot my fries! I am so silly and read the "R Freeze" on my receipt as "R Fries" so I initially thought he got the wrong size. But he completely forgot my fries even though the RB Cream Freeze convo happened after I ordered fries. Ugh. The RM Cream Freeze is just blended RB Float btw. -- I would order both RB Cream Freeze & Corn Dog Nuggets again. Can't speak on the fries. read more

A&W Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

Best burger ANYWHERE!!! Plus everything they serve is awesome!! I highly recommend A&W restaurant on the Redwood Highway in San Rafael, California‼ read more

Great staff, great food! The ONLY spot to get a beyond burger and tall glass (REAL GLASS) mug of creamy root beer. A must stop. The employees were amazingly accommodating. Restrooms were very clean and food came out exactly as expected. read more

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The staff was very nice and very courteous. However, I was not very impressed with the quality of the meat or the buns. Having said that it was clean and very reasonably priced. read more

I love A&W They even give free root beer floats on your birthday!! (just a heads up for the freebie birthday crew) I took my Mom here a while back, and had a great experience. I had a chili dog, she had a beyond burger, I also got cheese curds!! Oh those cheese curds, soooooooooooooooooooo good!! They're a rare treat but a good one when I'm feeling like junk food. The chili dog was good, not many places one can get a chili dog in Marin; my Mom didn't even know she had a vegan burger, and didn't complain, so I'm guessing it was really good for her too! The staff here is always very professional, and they clean tables after every customer, which is important during this time in the world. read more

A&W Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

Okay food, okay service, but crazy overpriced! Inside, the place is sterile and empty feeling. A few retro 80s steel banded tables with ~3-4 chairs each fill the open floor plan, surrounded by a few bench-like seats. The food quality was mixed. The burger was overcooked and tough, while the veggies tasted pretty fresh. The chicken was just depressing. A sad individual small chicken tender, coated in a flimsy and flavorless bread that peeled off of it like the mistake it had been to apply it. Just a sad meal. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone outside of folks that don't know the value of money or those with stock in A&Ws parent company... TL;DR: Overpriced bad food. read more

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Spotless restroom. Food served hot. Had to be careful with the fries. Planets aligned. I'll be back.

They charged $19 for a basic burger, cheese curds, and soda. Unreal. Asked for sauce, wasn't given any. For that price, go to an actual restaurant. Customer service was awful. read more

Service was fine. Ordered a root beer float however it tasted than when I was a kid. The vanilla custard was too sweet and did not add anything to the taste. Root beer was just fine. read more

One of the REAL A&W remaining, where the Root Beer is king! I like having a root beer freeze. The A&W's that are part of another fast-food chain usually do not offer the freezes, just floats. Try one and see. The people were friendly and helpful. If I lived nearby, I would go here often. read more

Nostalgia! I had driven back and forth to SF via the GG bridge twice in a week and had noted what looked to be a vintage style A& W root beer from the highway. I finally decided to stop by my last time there heading back to Sacramento and I ordered a classic A & W root beer float. Friendly service, not too much of a wait in the drive-thru, and the float was quite delicious and better than I hoped, as the last time I had one was over 20 years ago. Good amount of parking, a bit wonky to get there from freeway due if unfamiliar with area so use your gps, but worth the stop. A vintage classic that delivered. read more

Cute spot for a quick bite. I liked there floats served in a chilled glass. Lots of condiment options read more

A&W Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

This is by far my most favorite burger joint. I go here almost every week. They have the best burger's other than Phyllis's Burger which is better but more pricey. I have been to this restaurant since the 80s. The only A&W I know in the Bay Area. read more

A&W Restaurant - Beyond Burger - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

I'm giving A&W four stars because for Me, being there is like going back in time. The place is clean, staff is efficient and the food is exactly as I remember it when I was a kid. Back then I thought these were the best burgers ever and though my taste in hamburgers has become much more discerning over the decades, I still think A&W does a pretty decent job for a fast food joint. The real draw for me, though, is the root beer. Whether you prefer diet or regular, they've got it and they even still serve it in glass mugs! I hardly ever get root beer anymore so having it at A&W is a real treat. As I understand it, this A&W has been around since the 1970s. Good for them! They're obviously doing something right. So if you're in the mood for a nostalgic burger, fries and some root beer, this place is a must. Cheers! read more

The corn dog bites are incredible food! The fries and the root beer float are also really good! I highly recommend their food. The service is pretty quick! Also the ambiance is also great for an american fast food place! read more

Great root beer, but I would never return to this location after finding several hairs deep fried in my chicken tenders. Worst experience ever and will NEVER go back again. The staff are really friendly but I can't trust them anymore. read more

I saw this restaurant and realized I haven't been to an A&W in a very long time. So I hit the drive thru and got a cheeseburger and fries. Service was relatively quick, as i expected "cook to order.'' The cheeseburger was good, fresh and juicy. When a burger is this good, I'm not going to take it apart and analyze it. The fries were crispy and lightly salted. Maybe not fresh from the fryer vat, but they were good. When a burger place sticks to what it knows, the food is good. Burgers, Fries, Shakes, Sodas and desserts. Worry about your diet later, this is American comfort food. Located near Hwy 101 near the San Pedro Rd exit. Along Merrydale Rd, North of McDonalds. Large parking lot. read more

A&W Restaurant - Meanwhile in San Rafael - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

I don't normally review fast food or chains but I am going to mAke an acceptation I ordered from the drive thru so I don't know what the dinning room experience is like . The man that was working the drive thru was very polite and nice. Most always seem like you are waisting THEIR time but he was very patient as I wanted to look over the menu. I ordered the mushroom burger and onion rings. The burger had SO many mushrooms along with Swiss cheese. Very tasty. The onion rings were actual onions in a ring, not onion bits in the shape of a ring. The food was hot and freshly made, not old junk that had been sitting under a heat lamp,Good JOB A&W!! Wish there were more of you and less Burger King!! read more

The wrong price was posted on the drive through menu and I asked if they will honor the advertised price, the guy asked someone and tried to say it was the single rather than the double. (it's not) Then he got upset and said "Do you want it or not?" I don't, and I don't want to do business with you anymore. You lost a customer for life by not being up front with your communication and trying to say the customer is mistaken instead of checking the board outside, which they'll probably never do. Honestly the last burger was not cooked as well as it used to be anyways, probably under new management that has no clue about customer service or basic cordial communication. read more

As a New Jerseyan and recent transplant to the west coast, I was really excited about trying A&W. It didn't disappoint. It's not a niche fast food joint (such as shake shack, chick fil A, 30 Burgers), but prob compares best to Wendy's. For what it is, I think it's pretty darn good! I got the #1 with Fries, Root Beer (obviously), and a side of onion rings. It was the perfect DMO (dirty munch out)! It was filling, greasy, and - most importantly - tasty. I couldn't put the burger down and ended up eating the fries and rings last. The pic I'm sharing was from home, since it was a drive thru order. The burger doesn't look sexy, but it was gooood! read more

A&W Restaurant - Papa Burger Fries Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - San Rafael, California

Fast service, my burger was covered with fresh onions as requested, french fries were piping hot! Convenient location right on and off the freeway, recommend! read more