The burgers were good not great The root beer was out of this world. Can't wait to get a root beer float. Service was outstanding.

Came across this place when I was on my way to Gatlinburg, TN. Now the only thing I had ever seen from A&W was the root beer but I knew for years they had actual restaurants it was just none were by me. So I had to take this opportunity right?.... RIGHT?! This one in particular we visited I believe I was told was the first one ever built. Pretty cool. Service was good and quick as well. Now for the food. I just got a burger and fries as you can see here. This was hands down probably the worst fast food burger I have ever had. This thing was tasteless and dry but had a weird aftertaste almost like a school lunch burger (if you know you know). I couldn't take anymore than 2 bites before I flat out just couldn't eat it anymore. 1/10 The fries were okay. Crispy with a slightly weird texture and I think that comes from whatever they are battered in. 5/10. Hands down would absolutely never ever try this place again. Do I regret it? No. I am happy I can actually say I've had it but I just don't ever want to have it again lol. read more

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Their steak sandwich is delicious! Cute old fashioned driven atmosphere and always had friendly service! Great little find in Vonore, TN

I have eaten here several times. Out of LC, Vonore, Loudon, and Madisonville they have the best burgers and onion rings hands down!

Ol' School Car Hop!! I liked the vibe and brought back nostalgic memories. I ordered the "Papa Burger" its a double cheese burger with the typical fixings. I don't tend to gravitate to charbroiled burgers due to their taste. I did find the burger a bit dry due to minimal amount of condiment sauce (mustard, mayo....etc). Would rate the burger a 2.5 star. I did find the fries to be fresh, hot, and the right amount of crispness. Overall a decent experience. There menu does have a lot of classics that should fit everyone's needs. read more

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This is an original location not just a pop up chain. The service is always friendly and prompt, the food is consistently good, and the restaurant and drive up area is always clean. We go to this location several times a year when passing through. I believe it is better than the competitors drive in chain. read more

I've heard about their hotdog. Was prepared for something at least the size of your average hotdog in grocery store. More like 3/4 at most. It was tiny! The average person would definitely more than one, at $5.+ each. read more

Nostalgia and Root beer floats! Who can ask for anything more? Maybe cheese curds.... Why yes, they have those too. I still maintain that the Root Beer procured from an A & W restaurant proper is far superior than that sold in the grocery stores. read more

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incredible service and food, definitely good quality and truly a blast from the past!!

The food is always soo good, prefect service and just a nice spot to be at- there is a place to sit at and, it quality is real nice as well.

Hey A&W, please find a way to note online that you are closed on Saturday. Seems bizarre, but Google and Yelp say you were open, but you were not today. We made an out of the way drive to visit this afternoon and left disappointed and hungry read more

This is a great A & W...love the 50's themed car- hop vibe!! The burgers here are pretty good, better then most chains. Came for the root beer floats! Very cold with quite a bit of vanilla ice cream. We got a tray with the mugs mmmmmmmmyummmmm!!!! The restrooms here are located in the back and they are very clean. Would definitely recommend stopping in. read more

I've been coming to this A&W for years. It's very rare that it disappoints. Sometimes everything I order comes out perfect and yummy. Other times it's sloppy and cold. However, I have had more good experiences than bad here and that is why I am giving it a 4 star review. read more

Every single time we order it ends up being wrong. Paid almost $40 for 4 bacon cheeseburger combos that had no bacon. Second visit we ordered slaw dogs but got no slaw. And you're treated like you did something wrong when you come back. Poor service and quality. Will not be back. Too expensive. The wait is long. And you're order is never right. Very disappointed. read more

I stop by here on my way to visit family in near by Maryville, Several times over the years since about '95. Not really sure why or how, but this old time drive in location always has the freshest and most flavorful tasting A&W Root Beer I have ever had. My review is based on that alone. I have never once eaten here, or had bad or slow service. My rating is straight up if you are a connoisseur of Root Beer then you have to swing by. I always purchase a gallon jug of it. This does not taste like the commercial store version, or the cans or bottles at the quickie mart. The flavor profiles are what you would expect true Root Beer to taste like. read more

Drove all the way from Knoxville for a hometown favorite A&W hotdog with fries. Man I was seriously disappointed! The hotdog where so tough you couldn't chew them. Total waste of time and money read more

First time here since I was a small little guy. Great service, fast and spot on. Benches really needed to be cleaned but other than that everything else was good. read more

We drive about 30 miles to enjoy this drive-in.....what a wonderful place, like stepping back in time to enjoy a Papa Burger and a cold A & W root beer, which is the very best root beer on earth, in my opinion. The service is okay, the burgers are good and meaty, tastes like a Mom and Pop burger joint would make. Yes, you sit in your car and eat, push the button and order the food, they bring it out....It has always been prompt on our visits. The root beer milkshakes are awesome and soooo filling, you will feel stuffed all day !! The fries are okay, nothing special.....we have even ordered a gallon of root beer to go, which did take a few minutes for them to prepare. They apparently have a classic car "drive in" on Saturday evenings I think the sign says......show off your classic car I guess.... Anyway, we'll be going back. read more

Worst ever! Food was cold! 3 1/2 slices of bacon an tomato the size of half dollar lettuce the size of 2 fingers ! Will never stop here again! If I could give no star I would!! read more

A&W Restaurant - A&w - Burgers Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

I love the A&W and Long Johns chain but this one is just awful. The food was served with an extra side of grease and the service was slow, but they are nice. read more

Good people, good food, great owners. Wish the prices were lower so I could go more often! Milkshakes are great!

These folks writing reviews are idiots! I have been eating here for 50 years. I know Pete and Scarlett personally (current owners) as well as my aunt and uncle ran it in the 60s. Great place to eat, great food, a lot of history, Go try it! read more

The fries are always hot and crispy. My favorite fries come from this A&W. Good shakes and burgers. The bacon burger is amazing.