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    Red's Root Beer!

    4.5 (225 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Hot Dogs
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Julie E.

    What a great spot! Hot hamburgers with steam, French fries steaming hot! Mug of root beer like the old A and W, I have no complaints!

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    Jerami K.

    Authentic outdoor/in car dining that's not a chain. Fast friendly service, food was hot and looked great! Rootbeer like you remember.. when it was called sasparilla! Rich, sweet, foamy served in an ice cold mug. Footlong coney was huge- probably over a pound with cheese and chili. Definitely worth pulling off the freeway for.. plenty of parking too!

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    Abby W.

    I really love old fashioned drive-up restaurants like this and was so excited when I came across it while planning my road trip in Michigan. I also love a good root beer and was impressed when this one was served in a frosty mug. Chicken strips were standard but I'm not a big fan of crinkle cut fries and pre-packaged ranch. It's cool being served in the car though and it makes you feel like you've stepped back in time.

    Jessica S.

    Save the calories. I tried a cheeseburger, mushroom swiss burger, and a diet root beer. The hamburger meat tastes like unseasoned, well-done hamburger. It is not good. Once here was enough. Staff was friendly though.

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    Linda H.

    No idea what the hype is about for this place The chili dog had ground beef chopped finely, very little Chili flavoring and a small hot dog which was not even hot. The onion rings were just so so. The Cole slaw had very little sauce on it. So disappointing as I had wanted to try this place for 2 years. The fries were good. The Italian beef was on a soft hoagie roll - the roll was good. The beef not so much. Our server was very good but not enough to make up for the mediocre food. No return trip

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    Joseph G.

    Found a Gem of a Root-beer drive in dinner off I-94 exit at Paw Paw Michigan. Not sure which was better the food or the service? Wife had Chicago hot dog and tator tots with coleslaw. They were delicious. I tried a coney with hamburger chili. Excellent. Also tried the pulled pork sandwich with french fries and and the coleslaw. Yes we will go back! So many tasty items on the menu, so little room in stomach! The staff worked like a real team supporting each other's customers and gif did they hustle! If in Michigan and going to Chicago you have to check their box!

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    Great place the food the service, and they give free refills on root beer and one to go!

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    12 days ago

    Fun drive in, food, root beer floats, great old fashioned ambiance. Friendly customer service.

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    5 months ago

    Great menu variety! Love the fried pickles!! The drive in atmosphere is Awesome!!!!! I can't wait for spring!!!

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    1 year ago

    A great spot to drive up and enjoy food & conversation in Paw Paw. Friendly staff, tasty root beer, and great dogs. Get the Chicago dog!

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    1 year ago

    Red's has been a family mainstay since they opened. The best in every way! Dont miss the root beer. We have never had a bad meal or service.

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    1 year ago

    Great old style drive in. They have lots of parking, benches, and even a drive through. They are pet friendly as well.

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    1 year ago

    Great service and good root beer stand food! Definitely a nice stop in the summer! Kids enjoy going on the way back from a day at the lake.

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    2 years ago

    Good food on the go, great friendly service. Would definitely stop by again if I am ever traveling cross country again.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and root beer! My kids loved eating in the car. Also, they have a gluten free bun, so that is a plus!

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    Ask the Community - Red's Root Beer!

    When is the last day they are going to be open this year?

    I wish I knew, I'd be there! We live in Arizona and was visiting.

    Is there inside or outside seating?

    It is outside seating on picnic tables.

    What year did they open?

    March 25, 2010

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    Plan on this view for at least 20 minutes here. They NEVER serve at the window here. Last time trying to get fast food here.

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    Those are adult maggots. There was a whole colony of baby maggots as well

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