My daughter and I were fortunate to have lunch here on the last day of the 2025 season. After a fun day on the Cloudsplitter Gondola and over at Santa's Workshop, we had to stop at a place I've been coming to since I was a kid. It didn't disappoint. My cheeseburger was great, my daughter's tenders were spot on, and - as always - the root beer was amazing. The "retro" decor is a lot of fun. We enjoyed the pictures of the old times and the menu sign from the 1960s. We look forward to returning next year. By the way, this location is leaps and bounds better than the location in Lake George. We ate there earlier in the week and it was quite disappointing. Once again, Wilmington A&W delivers! read more

Drove 25 minutes to get here and was well worth it. They had table service outside which was a nice surprise. Everything was clean. Food was good and draft root beer was great. Would recommend. read more

I was customer #2 on opening day #1 of the 2024 season! (05/16/24) Quality fast food burgers, delicious onion rings, absurdly friendly service and retro charm. Dont forget to buy a souvenir glass mug! read more

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Ended up here after our High Peak hikes (Esther and Whiteface). The staff was so friendly and attentive. Both indoor and outdoor seating was optional. It was a very cool retro vibe. Just has a classic root beer float and burger with fries. Would definitely return. read more

A&W Restaurant - Burgers, fries and Floats to top off our High Peak hike - Burgers Near Me - Wilmington, New York

Workers were very nice good took a very long time. We got frozen drinks quickly that melted waiting on the food. Drinks were very good though and food was good read more

Terrible experience. Unfriendly staff. Simple take-out order wasn't ready after 40 minutes, had to leave. Don't bother at this stop.

We stopped here for lunch after visiting the North Pole,ny. The staff were hustling because it was busy. They have inside seating and outside seating. The staff were extremely friendly and nice. I would hope the business would invest in maybe a rolled up canvas so the people eating outside aren't exposed to the elements when it gets cold or rains. This would definitely help encourage more customers. The food was so good. Who can beat cheese curds. Highly recommend read more

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Great food fast service the onion rings and papa sauce is addictive my favorite spot

Having been raised on A&W, I recommend any A&W restaurant. Food is pretty good if you like burgers, fries and root beer, and also their root beer floats. read more

After a long, hot hike on Jay Mountain, the root beer float, chicken tenders and fries hit the SPOT!!!!!! Great covered outdoor seating! Super friendly service, and quick service. Relaxed, yet prompt. Perfect venue for the Adirondacks, which is wonderfully preserved in time to have individual, small businesses and shops (versus big chains) -- all while feeling nostalgic (not dated). Delicious, all-around! read more

A&W Restaurant - root beer and root beer - Burgers Near Me - Wilmington, New York

Always stop to eat, perfect location, food good, they let me have my chihuahua on the porch, awesome staff! Best rootbeer!

I have always wanted to try this place and I decided it was finally time. I never knew how good a root beer float could be. Then you make it a blended float? AMAZING. It was so good and the small that I ordered was not enough enjoyment after all lol. I was only here for drinks but it was really really good and I'll be back again for some food and another float when I get the chance. This location has a large outdoor area and they even do car side service as well. Pricing was great and not too expensive and we got our drinks very quickly. Great visit and glad I finally stopped in to enjoy it! read more

The burgers and root beer floats were delicious. The service was fast and friendly Great little road side stop

Best root beer float ever!!! It was so good we went back for a second time the next day. Yum! Worth the short 15-18 mins drive from Lake Placid. read more

This is a terrific option for tasty fast food at a reasonable price. The burgers and hotdogs are very good and the fries are excellent. Of course, you can't beat the rootbeer floats. We've been here several times and the service is always fast and friendly. It's also a nice departure If you're looking for a quick meal away from the pricey restaurants in Lake Placid. They close at 7 PM, so it's not an option for a late dinner or snack. read more

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I had such a good experience here! We dropped by after hiking and while deciding what to do, the server came right up to our car and handed us menus. He was super kind and patient with us through all the mask wearing and special precautions because of COVID! Also, I haven't had a rootbeer float in years and it was perfect. And the burgers and cheese curds were great. All and all good experience - just wanted to give a shout out to our server (I think his name started with a W) for doing such a good job, especially given the strange times we're all in. read more

Family stopped in here for lunch after tackling White Face Mountain. Sat outside and received table service. Burgers and fries were great. Good onion rings too. Root beer was ice cold. Kids meals are a plus. I don't remember our waiters name but he was very nice and prompt. Overall, a very pleasant experience. read more

Stopped after long day hiking food was excellent they have. Really good burgers. There not like McDonald's a lot better quality. Fries ex. Great service read more

Staying in Lake Placid for a long weekend. Decided to drive out to Whiteface mountain area to go hiking. We found this A&W basically in the middle of nowhere. My son got the corn dog nuggets and loved them. My wife and I got cheeseburgers. They were great. Fries were fresh also. I have had A&W in other areas but being in a remote town I was leary. The root beer was just as delicious as I remember. Service here is friendly and fast. Prices are very reasonable as well. An truly enjoyable lunch read more

Great place! You can sit outside with your dogs and have an excellent burger with your A&W root beer. Plus the whole staff is really nice!

Met at door and brought directly to a table. Great covered outdoor seating. Hugely friendly staff and just the right amount of attentiveness. Not rushed at all, but also prompt with bill. It is fast food - burgers, fries, fabulous root beer; but well made. There really isn't any healthy option on the menu, but my root beer float was amazing. Our server was great. It was a nice spot for lunch. If you want a quick meal while in the area, give them a try. read more

Dropped by gor lunch with friends after a morning at the wildlife refuge. Fun place with outdoor seating. My kid devoured his hamburger. They didn't mind that I brought my own lunch (food sensitivities). Root beer, of course, hit the spot. read more

Root beer float was good (as I hoped it should be). The reason I didn't give it higher marks is because though the float was good, the coney dog was VERY salty. The hot dog itself isn't very good-whatever brand they use. The fries weren't bad but to pay $10 plus tip for a 5 inch dog, fries, and a drink is quite steep. I'm still a bit confused as to why they have waitresses at all. This is an outside eating hotdog joint. I understand that it employs locals but to charge as much as they do and pay tip.... $13 for a small dog, fries, and float is a bit much. I've been to many hot dog joints that know they have to charge a lot to make any money-but they also know not to add anything more to the already steep price by adding a gratuity service (that is not needed). read more

A&W Restaurant - Root beer float - Burgers Near Me - Wilmington, New York

There used to be an A&W in my hometown but they shut it down years ago so when I stumbled upon this place while driving to whiteface we had to stop. As for the service, good but not great. Our food took so long to come out literally 20 minutes for fast food which is crazy. One of the waitresses who sat us was very nice but the boy who ended up waited on us was very slow and didn't seem like he knew what was going on. However i loves the food! Wish we took it to go but that's all. read more

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Wish we had them back at home still. I love A and W. This location is great. Service and food was terrific. You can sit outside or in. I love this place. read more

Quintessential americana; so good and yet so bad for you. Bring it! read more

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Good Root Beer. Decent fries. Terrible seafood. (should not have been so "adventurous" with my order at an upstate NY food stand) read more

Can't pass up the fired cheese curds!!! Burgers, Fries and the all important Root Beer Float!

A&W Is a landmark up north... The food is typical greasy spoon... Not really good for you but loved every minute... Got the double cheese with fries and a chilly cheese dogs... I think i am good for the night... read more

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Excellent service and the A & W I remember. A root beer float that was great and great hamburger alone with fried onions rings. Not very healthy but it was great. read more

Root beer float excellent. Order the cheeses curds, yummy. Clean, nice staff. Indoor & outdoor dining. Very clean and polite kids behind the counter. read more

Clean, Quick, Tasty. If you are staying in Lake Placid looking for a quick meal, A&W is the place to go. There are options for the whole family, from fish to burgers; to chicken tenders and shrimp. And you haven't lived until you've tried the freezes and floats. They are so delicious! Thank you Tys for making our experience better! We will come back soon. read more

Came here a couple times recently for lunch-- the perfect spot for a casual meal. It's pretty basic food (burgers, chicken strips) but overall tasted good. Best part is the very nice servers who are quick with the orders. And sitting outside on a nice day! read more

We pulled in expecting a drive in but it was quickly apparent this is a place to sit down with a server (curveball!). The burgers and fries were excellent and the combo comes with a giant frosted mug of root beer. The food is made fresh with each order, so it's hot and delicious. This isn't a fast food place with food wrapped in paper for $1, so don't go thinking it's a golden arches type place. The pricing is more like a grill than a fast food place. Can't go wrong with A&W root beer on the side of any meal! read more

Food is always fresh and hot and the servers are very nice and professional. Root beer is served in a frosted glass and super refreshing.

I don't normally review Fast Food style places but once in a while I have to speak my mind. While heading up to White face Mountain we where all so hungry that we decided that if we stopped at A&W it would fill us up and be cheap.... wrong. The portions are really really small and the Prices are way above your average A&W restaurant. The service is a bit odd at this Drive Inn as well, The servers are more of a hassle than If I had got the food myself. Don't get me wrong I love the old drive Inn feel what I don't love are the Prices and Portions! Do yourself a favor and hit up the small Ice cream stand that serves burgers across the street or one of the other restaurants. This place just isn't worth the Money. read more

Good burgers and a root beer float! Lots of parking fast service and outdoor seating. Disappointed the bathrooms were broken. However they had some temporary sinks outside to wash hands. I wonder where the staff pee.... read more

Stopped in for a quick burger fix while in the Whiteface Mountain area. Service was fast and friendly, burgers were good with fresh lettuce and the biggest red, ripe, juicy tomato slices. Fries were crispy and so were the onion rings. Wasn't totally thrilled with the chocolate milkshake - had an off chemical taste to it - but the rest of the meal was really tasty and quick. Wanted to stop there one more time before leaving (early October) but it closed by 4pm. Bummer. Wished they stayed open just a little later. We weren't the only ones pulling in and later turning around, disappointed they were closed so early. read more

The food and staff here is a amazing! If going through Wilmington this is a must stop

Worst restaurant to go to if your starving! We had a party of 12. Everyone ordered and the waitress wrote down our order, and read it back to us.The food started to come out and food was missing or "coming right up" "hopefully" was what we were told. They were not busy when we arrived. As they were getting busier the food came out and still half the order missing.. the waitress was unprofessional and said that she "didn't know what to tell us" she was very rude and had an attitude. We were told excuses as to why she had an attitude, (she wasn't feeling good, and they were just super busy) again not our problem we are the customers from out of town and this whole experience was terrible. Management took care of our bill because of this young girls ignorance. So we would like to thank the owner and or manager. We weren't looking for a free meal, and this didn't have to be the outcome. We won't return because of your waitress so you may need to rethink her position. read more