Stopped in for a quick family lunch at A&W. We ordered a Papa Burger, a double cheeseburger, root beers (of course), and kids' chicken fingers. The burgers were solid and the root beer was as good as expected -- those are clearly the strengths here. One small note: only the Papa Burger is listed explicitly on the menu. There are other burgers available, but you can't just order a "Teen" Burger or similar by the classic names. The kids' chicken fingers were a major miss. They were those mass-produced, spear-shaped, pressed chicken pieces that taste pretty gross. Disappointing, especially for the kids. It also felt kind of expensive -- about $60 for a family of four. Overall, if you stick to the burgers and root beer you'll be happy. Veer from that and be prepared for disappointment. Fine for a quick burger run, just manage your expectations on the sides and kids' options. read more

Skip it! Ownership change yikes! Looks like new owners are choosing margins over product integrity and brand legacy. If you are looking to experience the A&W you remember with waffle fries etc. Move on. Changes in onions and quality of other items will leave you disappointed. Sadly this may be the end of this location if they don't go back to what people love about this brand. I will not be back. Sad read more

Ate here after playing golf. Very expensive for fast food. The double Papa cheeseburger combo was $16.68 + tax & single Papa Spicy cheeseburger combo was $14.99+ tax. . Overall good food but pricey. Classic A&W root beer was $5.99 + tax so reasonable if you're only looking for that. All outdoor seating & a small parking lot on busy Rt 9. read more

Girlfriend and I stop here every time we come up. Never disappoints. She adores the root beer float, and the Coney Footlong. I got the bacon cheeseburger with cheese curds(she loved those too.) Also, the milkshakes are awesome. I feel like it's throwback spot, makes us feel like we're living in an era we never got to experience. Staff is super nice too. read more

A&W Restaurant - Double Cheeseburger Combo Foot Long Coney Dog Combo Chocolate Shake Root beer float - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

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What's better than a double cheese burger, chili cheese fries & some onion rings? Washing it down at the lake in the summer with a nice cold A&W root beer! Staff here were awesome. Wonderful cherry on top to an all Americana Lake George lunch. A&W A+ - In! read more

Really good burgers and friendly service too. The Papa burger was very tasty with seasoning on it. The onion rings were hand made and delicious. The fries weren't the greatest. The twist cone was good but not the creamiest. Lots of tables to sit at here, all outdoors. read more

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I had a very disappointing experience for a just a milkshake. Usually for 6.00 , I would just forget about it and not go back, but the way the whole situation played out, this was just aggravating. I did an online order so I can do a pick up and went through the proper channels and made sure the correct store was in. I went to the Lake George location and let the cashier know that I had a pickup and he just nodded and said okay. For a Thursday afternoon it was very slow for this time of year. I can see that no one is making anything, just stocking cups and utensils. After about 15 minutes, they start taking orders and I'm still standing there. I asked again and looked at my text stating it was ready and he told me that he did not receive an order. I then I noticed an email stating my order is ready in Hales Corner WI. The guy behind told me that this happens sometimes and its a glitch. He then made my milkshake and charged me. I told I already paid and he said that I would have to call the Hales Corner WI location and get the refund. I stated that this answer makes no sense. He said that while its through A&W website, it gets funneled through Doordash. I called the Hales Corner location and they told me this is not uncommon, but I have to go through Doordash. After 45 minutes with Doordash CS, who also admits this issue happens from time to time, they threw A&W under the bus. It annoyed me that no one wanted to take responsibility. I then called A&W customer service manytimes with no response. This was Just a downright awful customer service experience all around. read more

Went here yesterday after visiting the area. The closest food place was A&W, so we stopped there. First time visiting, so I'll start with the young man taking the orders, which wasn't really pleasant or welcoming at all. I said "hi," and he said nothing back, lol. We ordered the chicken tender combo; we weren't asked grilled or breaded. When we got the order, it was grilled tenders. So we had to return them for breaded tenders. The chicken tender combo is $20, and I find that pretty overpriced. But I can say they tasted regular just like chicken tenders lol. They have a nice little outdoor seating area, which I thought was pretty nice. Overall, this place is just okay. I wouldn't come back here though. read more

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Going downhill fast. As other's have mentioned, there's no more wait staff. It's a pickup window and you seat yourself. One plus was that I see the burgers have gotten larger than when I had last reviewed. However, they screwed up orders left and right. My stepdaughter was the one who ordered the burger and it was supposed to be a double. She received a single. The souvenir mugs we get each year was supposed to have the year printed on it like I asked for. Ours didn't. My SO and I each got the foot long chili cheese hot dog. If you like it overflowing with cheese and sauce to the point where the hot dog is buried underneath, then this is for you. We had to engineer a way to eat this thing without getting it everywhere. You can't just pick it up like a regular hot dog. Unless you want to wear it. I can't see myself coming to this restaurant too much more in the future. Not for food at least. It's a shame as it's been a Lake George tradition for years. I have mugs dating back to 2008. A quick stop for an ice cream and a root beer is as far as I'd recommend you go. Two chili cheese foot longs, a burger, two root beers, and a root beer float with souvenir mug came to over $60. New Way Lunch is about 10 minutes up the road near Warrensburg. I haven't been there yet, but it looks like a great local place to grab yourself some lunch. read more

We stopped in for lunch and ordered a double cheeseburger combo with fries and a root beer and chicken tenders with a Thai tea. The burger tasted like cheap meat, worse than the burgers you got in high school. The fries weren't bad, and the root beer tasted good as A&W root beer always does. The chicken fingers weren't bad but nothing great and the Thai tea tasted horrible, and we should've known not to order it from this place. The parking lot is tight. Burger King would be a much better choice. It seems there's no good place to eat in Lake George. read more

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Do not go here. I've been coming here since I was a little kid and this place has gone to shit in the last 2 years. Entire staff doesn't even speak English and they have AirPods in while they work. Waited behind someone for 15 minutes who waited when it was just us and them at the entire place. Overheard that their order was wrong. Then they got my entire order wrong. Overcharged me almost $15 as well. Told me they were out of root beer floats AFTER I ordered and paid for one. Ordered a double cheeseburger and they apparently thought I ordered a fucking lettuce burger (look at the picture below). Screw this place - will never come again. read more

A&W Restaurant - Lettuce burger lmao - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

This classic, old-timey spot on the outskirts of Lake George Village can still bring it! Sure, they have sadly (but probably wisely) discontinued the roller skating servers that I remember from my youth, but still the same charming little hut from which you can order some presumably unhealthy but still incredibly tasty burgers, hot dogs and fried appetizers and enjoy some comfortable outdoor seating which, let's be honest, is a bit neater and more comfortable than in car dining. While I'm always a fan of French fries, particular kudos for the onion rings and jalapeño poppers here--one of the rare spots where I might recommend these over the fries (or, you know... why not all?). And of course it feels virtually impossible to stop here and not order a delightful, frosty, unctuous root beer float. Charming, fun, easy, tasty... just a nice little vacation spot. read more

WHEN: Sunday @ 4pm PET FRIENDLY RESTAURANT First come first serve outdoor seating area. We arrived right after lunch rush, and were able to grab an empty bench. We brought our dog, everyone were friendly to my dog and even brought our water for her. A&W was understaff. There were only 2 servers managing the front and back of the restaurant. Our server was scrambling to get each tables orders. You can tell it was so understaffed and it was stressful. Our server was friendly and welcoming. Very knowledgeable of the menu. WHAT WE ORDERED All beef coney cheese dog (regular) Wish I've gone for the foot long for a few more dollars bc I was hungry after eating it. It was a very tasty beef dog. Deluxe cheeseburger combo with fries Delicious, my fam loves it. Only downside is fries was very minimal. It didn't fill the container Regular cheeseburger Fam likes it Root beer float Diet root beer float Root beer You really can't go to A&W without getting root beer floats. It is the best to drink it at the og A&W. read more

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We got three medium root beer floats and a large fries for the family. Staff was friendly and service fast and efficient. Floats were good though we all would've preferred a ratio with more ice cream, less root beer. Double-fried fries were good. A bit pricey and touristy ~$30, but figured that's expected on the Lake George tourist strip. Fine experience once, though no need to go back. It's next door to the Cobalt boat dealer showroom, which was a fun activity after. read more

5 stars for what it is; an old school drive in. Car hops are still a thing here, although there is a small seating area. Food is delivered on a tray that hangs on the window. Root beer floats are served in frosty glass mugs, as they should be. The burgers, hot dogs, and fries are good and the prices are right. For a bit of nostalgia, or just for a fun meal, this is a must. read more

A&W Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

For a fast food burger gotta say it was pretty good and it was a cute little atmosphere with all the retro signage and stuff like that. Service is on point and the place was pretty clean. Recommend for a quick smash style burger. read more

This is a classic drive-in facility. Carhop, take-away and picnic tables are all in play. Parking is a bit limited, they mostly cater to walkup from Canada Street tourist/vacationers. Menu is basic grill comfort food, with beverages focused on their trademark rootbeer and floats. Staff is friendly at the order window, pricing is fine for what it is. Food comes out timely and it quite tasty. Burgers, chili dogs and tenders dominate the menu. Tables are clean and the atmosphere is casual and pleasant. This is a seasonal location, so warm weather only. And all dining is outdoor, so bear that in mind for extreme cold/heat and any rain. A very pleasant nostalgic place for a casual meal, or quick snack. read more

Crispy onion rings and flattop griddles thin patty cheeseburgers featuring Car hops or picnic table service. Just what you want from a roadside burger stand. read more

A&W Restaurant - Deluxe cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

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This was a favorite for many years, since I was a kid. Unfortunately, it is under new ownership as of 2023 and they have changed nearly everything that was charming about this place. Staples of A&W restaurants across the country include service at your car with trays that hook onto your windows (car hop), root beer in frosted mugs, and, at this location in particular, an extensive soft serve ice cream menu. I believe they had over 60 flavors of soft serve ice cream available. New ownership has removed all of that. Now, you walk up to a window and order you food, walk up to another window and pick up your food, and sit at some tables behind the restaurant to eat. For ice cream, you have some pretty basic selections that are not nearly as good as what used to be. This place was the same since 1959, and they have removed pretty much everything that made it unique. You might as well go eat anywhere else you can get a burger. Sadly, I won't be returning. read more

I'm so disappointed in the new ownership. The atmosphere has changed completely instead of the great waitstaff they used to have you now have to order and pick up from a window. This means no more car hop service, and unless you want to buy a mug, the root beer is now in a paper cup that doesn't keep it near as cold as a glass mug. Finally the food, I ordered the fish, and I got 3 small pieces that, if you stretch the imagination, could be called fish. For a $18 dollars , the portion is ridiculously small. I get inflation, but I for a few dollars more I can go to a sit-down restaurant, pay the same price, and get a decent piece of fish as well as full customer service. If you are looking for a quick meal, it's adequate. If you want the service A&W Lake George was famous for, you'll be surely disappointed . read more

This place was a pleasant surprise. We went to the A&W in Nebraska and the kids really wanted to go to another. It's typical fast food. I got the BLT but was surprised that it came on a sesame bun. It had plenty of fresh lettuce and tomatoes. There were three thick slices of bacon. It wasn't bad. My daughter got mac and cheese kids meal. Typical box stuff but she loves it. Her kids meal came with a free ice cream. My son was pleased with his chili cheese dog. My husband had the hot chicken nuggets. He said the hot sauce was good. The price for everyone was reasonable. But the real reason for this place is the fun atmosphere. There's only outdoor seating. The waitress was great. She was patient, cheerful, and really hustled. The place was quirky. It was all outdoor seating with limited parking. There's a Delorean outside that the kids was fascinated by. Definitely a nice place to stop by. read more

A&W Restaurant - Cool car displayed by the A&W - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

Great food, Retro Vibe, cheap prices & Excellent service! Been here a bunch of times and all the waitresses are always very friendly, fast & on the ball !! read more

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The seafood is very fresh! I was surprised, the fish was the freshest my friend had tried, and the fried clams I ate were extremely fresh and delicious! But I'm not gonna lie, I have a problem with the rolls being -- basically plain bread with nothing, and fried seafood placed on it. They could have had some toppings, ie pickles, and more sauces -- not just dry bread out of the bag with seafood pieces thrown on it. And that bread could have been toasted or SOMETHING, just anything more was necessary. Very nice outdoor seating area! Bathroom is passable but really work on getting it as contactless as possible. You have to touch so many things with full contact because of how the sink and doorknob are - I wouldn't go unless an emergency. Popular place with many visitors. read more

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Always one of our first stops when visiting lake George! Usually our last when we leave! Delicious food and the kids always enjoy it! read more

A&W Restaurant - Root beer and cream soda - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

It's not a bad place. The people are nice, it's just the food quality that's not that great. The food is fast food like hamburgers and hot dogs. But it's old so I already expected this. If you're into that then you might like it. Apparently it's the last A&W open so it gives you that old and musty kind of vibe. I like that they bring the order to your car but it's a small/tight parking lot. The A&W root beer is freshly made, which is very cool, but it tasted a bit different. That's because they use real cane sugar- I just prefer the canned root beer because it tastes less sweet. read more

This was an easy spot for a quick root beer float and snack! The girls who work here really hustle rain or shine. If you're looking for an exceptional hot dog and fries this isn't the place but for a quick ok meal it passes. read more

Got the job done. We had just arrived in town and needed something to eat quickly. It was a bit confusing how the whole thing worked. Some people ordered from the car and then others didn't. They had a pick up window, but it said that was for servers only. They really need a huge sign that says "take a seat, someone will come take your order" Once we figured out how it worked, we took a seat, a waitress came and took our order. We basically ordered burgers and fries and it came super fast. Looks like all the seating is outdoor, which is a cool change of pace! read more

Good roadside nostalgic food. A few major issues--wait time, bacon, and soggy food. It took over an hour to get our food. Over one hour. Now I understand that they are short of help, there were a few signs reminding us. But, don't have two servers running around taking orders and delivering food. Have them in the kitchen having things go faster. The servers were nice for sure, but looked exhausted and frustrated. Also, two other parties that arrived 15-20 min after got their food before. So many inefficiencies there. If you like really floppy bacon, then you're in luck. Unfortunately, I do not. And the onion rings were barely warm and soggy. Overall I love A&W, but was disappointed. read more

A&W is supposed to bring back memories of days gone by. Unfortunately, there are no more baby burgers or mama burgers, papa is the only original burger still there. The beverage - official A&W root beer - is also still there. Perfectly chilled mugs accompany your root beer or cream soda. Parking though is sparse. There are signs posted saying that parking on Route 9 will get you a ticket. Many still park on the roadway though it may be more of an issue once Memorial Day arrives. It is perhaps one of those memory problems that make the burgers of days gone by seem bigger and better. I ordered the "Bacon Double Cheeseburger" sandwich. It would have been lacking if I hadn't ordered the double. Perhaps as a kid that would have been a big sandwich. SO ordered the papa burger and agreed that there was more bun than burger. Onion rings and fries were as they should be, crispy and plentiful. Staff were busy serving as quickly as possible. read more

4 bucks for a single chicken tender, and the root beer was watered down and barely carbonated.

SEAFOOD PLATTER!!!!!!!!!!!! Fried clams, fried oysters, fried scallops, fried cod, fried everything!!! Plus cheese curd. It became a little overwhelming after a while -- just a tip: you should share. Everything was soooo good!!! You can choose to sit in or have them bring food to your car while you sit and wait. Order ice cream at the side window -- 60 flavors of soft serve available?! I got the marshmallow soft serve... Really wanted to try all 60 but I'd have to roll back home. read more

A&W Restaurant - Seafood platter - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

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The root beer was watery. The staff was fairly nice but didn't see us sit so we waited about 10 minutes. The food was decent. And the atmosphere was good minus dirty tables. read more

I asked what was on the bbq sandwich and the waitress said "nothing because we don't have it" and then skipped my order when I asked for water. Worst service I have ever received in my entire life and NO GALLONS :( read more

A&W Restaurant - Waiter couldn't even manage to set the root beer down without making half the table all sticky - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

This place is a staple in Lake George. A&W is a chain restaurant but this place is family owned and tastes like any homemade mom and pop place. The burgers are great as well as the curly fries and onion rings. There are a ton of milkshake options. They get busy so its best to go early. Our food came out super quick this time but has been slow occasionally in the past. Don't pass this place up, its only open seasonally. If you are lucky enough to get a spot in the parking lot up front, you can also eat in your car and they hang a sweet tray from your window like the old drive in days. read more

A&W Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

This is the worst dining experience I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing. I ordered a root beer float a bacon cheeseburger and a small order of cheese curds. The server carelessly slammed the root beer float on the table spilling a large portion of the drink all over the place; without apologizing and rushed away. I was left scrambling trying to clean it up with paper napkins. then they gave me the bill before my food came out in the bill it had the incorrect price they charged me for a double cheeseburger when I only ordered a single I pointed this out to the server and they said well we are working without computers here so that is what it is and they took off a dollar. I'm not sure what computers have to do with taking somebody's order? I'm glad they took the dollar off at least.They then gave me the food. An cold burger that I couldn't even eat because it was so disgusting and french fries which were also cold. I did not even order french fries but by this point I was so disappointed by the horrible service and revolting food, I did not want to see what their interpretation of cheese curds could possibly be so I paid and left. read more

A&W Restaurant - Root beer spilled all over the table a disgusting Burger and french fries instead of cheese curds - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

Extremely friendly service! Love the casual outdoor seating. The root beer floats are delicious! Food was a mixed bag... Chili cheese fries were delicious and fresh and hot. Chicken sliders are awful. The chicken is battered, not breaded-and way too thick for a slider. The breast meat was dry and overcooked with no flavor at all. Corn dog nuggets were tasty, but it would have been nice if they had a spicy mustard. They had either yellow mustard, or a cloyingly sweet honey mustard. I'd go back, but I'd definitely skip the chicken sliders. read more

I thought this was a carhop... I am a local and went for lunch and am used to table service as it has been for years. Now you have to go and order and pick it up like Mcdonalds. This is lake George! will not be back. No frosty mugs and boba?? Not sure where the boba comes into place at a fast food established chain. read more

What can I say. Burgers, fries, chicken sandwich and onion rings all sub par but the root beer was cold and the kids wanted the mugs so we had to go. Never again though. read more

One of the previous reviews mentioned this place is under new ownership. This explains why my son said it was great back in 2019. It was about 25% occupied when we sat down at 2:30pm. A waitress didn't take our order until 3:00pm, probably under staffed, not her fault. A couple near us, who arrived after us went to get her, ordered before us, and was finished and out the door before our food arrived. Our food came out about 45 minutes later. When our food arrived, my wife had a raw chicken tender, all of the other chicken tenders at the table seemed to be cooked. She sent it back and a new order came out immediately. The chicken tenders were nothing special, they had hot sauce and bluecheese (Ken's individual containers, good stuff), but they don't toss them in the hotsauce - Not sure why not. I ate a couple of the chicken tenders, they were OK. Nothing special. The burger was overcooked and tasted like a bad McDonalds burger. The pickles were sweet, not dill. It immediately stood out to me, and I took it off. I ordered a large diet rootbeer for $4.34 - They don't come in mugs, paper cup. I was a little disappointed there. It was somewhat flat, but after waiting 45 minutes from sitting down to getting a drink, I was just trying to relax. My kids got the frosty rootbeer drinks, I tried some and it was good. Check was $77 for a family of 5. 3 frosted drinks, 1 large rootbeer, 1 small fry, 2 eight piece tenders, 1 3 piece tender, hotdog and mac and cheese. I would of been happier at McDonalds or BurgerKing for 1/2 the price. read more

Not really too happy with portion sizes..... I ordered 2 large cheese curds, a large fry, and a hot dog. This was not worth $35 I will not be returning...... read more

A&W Restaurant - This is a Large fry - Burgers Near Me - Lake George, New York

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