So we drive by this all the time when we're gone or coming back from big Bear. Every time we drive by the wife and I remember how great A&W was. We share our memories and things like that. Well today, the grandkids were in the car coming back with us. And we had to stop to give them an A&W experience. Well, the carhops aren't there anymore or the glass mugs but we did go through drive-through. They were pretty busy on Saturday at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. We waited in the drive-through before being greeted by an extremely friendly employee. He was very polite, took our order did suggestive selling everything that an employer would want their employee to do. It was a little bit of a wait to get to the window, but it's understandable when the first thing out of their mouth is what can I make fresh for you today. When we got to the window, our primary order was root beer floats. The same order taker that took our money gave us our order. He was still very polite and made sure we had everything we needed. The first thing I noted is they use soft serve ice cream now with the root beer floats and some of you reading. This are probably saying come on grandpa hand scooped ice cream went out years ago. I'm happy to report the root beer floats were very good even with the soft serve ice cream. The grandkids love them. We love them and we will be stopping more often as we drive down. If you're ever coming from big Bear, we're going to big Bear and you get into Mentone I think it is, I highly recommend just stopping to A&W grab yourself something to eat and one of the famous root beer floats. read more

Came here a couple of times when passing through this area. The 1st time we got food and it was meh. The second time we just got some floats and they were yummy. read more

Nice there's an A&W on my way back from Vegas that isn't crazy out of the way. Simple menu with root beer being the star of the show. They have it on tap. I had a simple burger combo meal. Not a bad spot and a unique food option not too widespread in California read more

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First and foremost, don't come here expecting gourmet meals. They do the basics, but they do them well. The chicken sliders were lightly breaded. The chicken was juicy, and delicious. The fries were your basic yummy fries. I did order the root beer float, which brought back childhood memories of when the "carhop" would skate to your parked car, tray in hand, with your food and drinks. The taste was the same, even decades later. Such a yummy treat. The facility itself was clean, and has ample seating, both inside and out. Music was playing in the background, and the full allotment of customers were enjoying their late lunch. The energy was nice. The service exceeded my expectations. Very friendly. I'll most definitely return, and continue to sample the rest of their offerings. Enjoy read more

A&W Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Mentone, California

Well my husband and I took our daughter and grandkids here Saturday evening .. wow, don't think we will be returning for a while.. Spending $80 for 4 adults and 2 kids on just burgers and chicken stripe was way to much for us.. food was so so, but not worth $80 read more

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Awesome service, friendly, welcoming. The new flags really help you spot it. Indoor or Outdoor patio seating area and drive thru location. When you want a good root beer that's just right come here for. A healthy helping. Get it in a float, shake or with a shot of coffee. If root beer isn't ur thing they have food items to get a fill. It's an old school kinda place a local stop for some classic finds. read more

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I cannot believe I'm giving this place a 5 star review!!! But yall - if I ever eat fast food, it will be here! What enticed me was a root beer float! Then I noticed they had fried shrimp, and I love fried shrimp! So I just ended up ordering a fried shrimp combo with onion rings & a large root beer float! I ate soooo good! The shrimp & onion rings were perfectly golden, not over cooked at all. The cocktail & tartar sauce were also surprisingly great! On top of good food, we received great customer service! The gentleman at the drive thru was patient & kind to us. We didn't go inside, but the fast food chain stands alone and looks pretty run down. I live 1.5 hrs away, but I'm willing up make the drive. It was delicious!! read more

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Just happen to stop here while coming back from a trip. You don't often see A&W Restaurants unless you're out of the city and on a trip. This place is open 24 hours which is nice if you're in the area. They have a nice outside eating area and the interior is nice and clean. Service was good and their menu selection is typical American burgers, fries, etc. I stopped by mainly because of their root beer float. There's something about the ice cream they use with their original A&W Root Beer! It may be even better because it comes out of a tap versus a can. Either way, it's a great dessert or snack. Since it's hard to find an A&W Restaurant, I recommend stopping by to grab a root beer float and enjoy! read more

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Perfect treat after a long day! Service was short and fast and the place was really clean! I would like to come back here for lunch sometime! The root beer float was absolutely delish and just what I needed after a long day out with my family. read more

A&W Restaurant - Rootbeer Float - Burgers Near Me - Mentone, California

Always have to stop by here coming down the hill from big bear! Just to get a root beer float! Ice cream is nice and creamy and I get diet root beer. Lol. Haven't tried their food. read more

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The service was great! We were greeted when we walked in. The food was good and cooked!

Drove out to Mentone for a memorable A&W Root beer float and a frosty mug full of root beer. It was Sooo.. Good. Well be back for the same and food to. :) :) :) read more

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We traveled from Hemet to try out this A & W Root Beer and we are so glad we did! We ordered a triple cheeseburger combo with French fries plus a BLT sandwich and a medium root beer float. The burger was flavorful, cheese melted just right, and it came just as we ordered (no lettuce or onions). The fries were hot and crispy with a hint of seasoning that made them perfect! With BLT sandwiches, sometimes the lettuce is the "main event", but not here! Tons of crispy bacon with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes on an "inverted" bun so the toasted side was outside - what a great idea! The float was sooooo good! Their soft serve ice cream is so yummy, and the float brought back childhood memories of summer. On top of the great food, we arrived around 1:30 so at the tail end of the lunch rush. They were pretty busy with a large group on the patio and 7 tables filled inside plus steady drive thru traffic. Our food came out within about 6 minutes from ordering it! The restaurant was clean, had plenty of seating inside and out, and they had some nice low-key music playing. We will be back for sure!! And I highly recommend you try them!! read more

woke up sick the next day, all i ate was their bacon cheeseburger and a float. as i was eating a pest control guy came in and was spraying the kitchen!!! i said "boi wth!" what kind of restaurant sprays when customers are eating and what are they spraying for????? tables were dirty. read more

I have never written a review for any Fast Food restaraunt , but the crew that works at THIS A&W really are amazing . Stopped on way back from Big Bear twice, and each time the front order staff are smiling, happy, and take the time to explain the menu. They redid an order for us that frankly was our fault for the incorrect order, but they cooked what we wanted super quickly with no drama . Food is great, hot, and the place is pretty clean. A must stop if in the area! read more

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Overall, good service. There was no line in the drive thru and got my food pretty fast. Didn't go inside so I can't elaborate Food was really ok. I'd say a preference thing. Fries tasted like that main stream hot dog place (wieners). Float was mostly soda with maybe some ice cream. Need some more ice cream. read more

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Super clean! There are new owners and a LOT of effort being put into this place. The booth area has all been re-done in the classic colors. The gentleman at the counter was incredibly patient while I was painstakingly reading the menu. He pointed out their "hometown menu"...sandwiches that locals have requested and they added them to the menu Chili dog, cheese curds, and a classic root beer float served in a frosty mug! Omg! This is the last A & W in Southern California. Run, don't walk. Go inside, enjoy your meal. Support locally owned businesses!!! Drive thru is Open 24 hrs - but not sure if the dining room is? read more

A&W Restaurant - Root beer float in a frosty mug - Burgers Near Me - Mentone, California

Great root beer food is a little pricey but fresh and good sometimes open 24 hours we need more restaurants in Mentone

I love this place! Best part has got to be that it's open 24/7 !! Food is, ...well, ok. As expected. My absolute favorite thing here is a sweet treat, something called a ROOT BEER FREEZE. I have never heard of anything like it anywhere. It's vanilla ice cream blended with root beer--and it sounds so simple, but trust me, it's so amazing!! Very friendly staff, a real neighborhood vibe to it. Check it out on the way up to Big Bear. read more

Haven't had an A&W rootbeer float in a long while and this one was very satisfying! The large was truly large and the ratio of ice cream to root beer was just right. Service was friendly and very quick, and inside was clean and bright. We didn't get food this time but some friends did and the onion rings looked really good - nice and crisp! It's good to see a nice A&W around and the floats are still great! read more

Drove from Rancho Cucamonga and wasn't disappointed. Reminds me of my childhood coming to this location when I went to summer camp in jr high . Roof beer on tap was amazing drank 4 cups there and took one home . The double cheeseburger was better than I expected. Love them cheese curds. read more

Drive thru open 24/7 and inside seating at the diner closes at 10 pm. They have 4 large tables outside to eat your food. I Came through here around 1030 so the diner was closed unfortunately but I got to enjoy my food outside at the tables with the A&W mascot "Rooty" the Great Root Bear! The new French onion double cheeseburger was very fresh and tasty and I paired that with a Reese's Polar Swirl which was good alongside the chili cheese fries. I have to say the Reese's Ice cream and the chili cheese fries Tasted very similar to Weinerschnitzels but more fresh to say. I did wait about 10 minutes at the drive thru and being the only order there but it was very hot and fresh and the customer service was great! read more

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Drive-through takes forever they don't honor any specials from the company website cheap and rude and way over priced

This place is a blast from my past. I haven't been to a real A&W since the 90's back in Michigan. I drove 45 minutes to check this place out. The food was what you expected from A&W. Hot and ready ooey gooey goodness with chile and cheese. Service was fast and with a smile. And they didn't even forget to offer the frosted mugs for our root bear floats The interior was surprisingly clean given the neighboring area. Plenty of outside seating as well Oh and did I mention they are open 24 hours!!!! Well they are. Quick tip: bathroom is located outside so you'll have to ask for a code to get in. Will return soon. read more

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The food was great and place was clean the staff were ok too the only thing is that they should explain more that the upgrade to floats glass mug were not meant to be kept bcuz he made it seem as if we could them... two large mugs and one regular mug came out to $50 and our food (three burgers, one hot dog, chili fries) $69 so coming to this place from LB will have to be once in a great while... food is pricy but food was good read more

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The first thing that made me so amazed was the customer service! Very helpful and clean place! Of course the root beer float was sooooo good but customer service is top tier read more

Stopped by this A&W in Mentone on Oct. 13 and enjoyed a double bacon cheeseburger and root beer float. Excellent service and the restaurant was very clean. It is the only A&W in the greater Los Angeles area, so I'm glad this place is still here. read more

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When I was looking for some food. I came across this strange restaurant called A&W. I was stoked on trying this restaurant because they claimed they were open 24/7. But when I made the two hour drive, it turned out to be ghost town here. So I'm very upsetty spaghetti that they were not open at 4am. Do better next time A&W. read more

Amazing root beer floats 10/10 open 24 hours so i can go get my fix anytime. Staff is always friendly too read more

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Late night gem! Very happy to find this A&W restaurant. Not only for the nostalgic feeling but for those late night cravings. There are a few places opened past 10pm , and even less that are open 24 hour in this area . A&W is true to All American food . My food was very fresh and hot, no one likes cold food. I was looking forward to dining inside but unfortunately missed the chance since they close the inside dining at 10pm. Outdoor dining area is available so after ordering my food through drive thru, I enjoyed my chili cheese fries and Reese's polar swirl on the outdoor tables alongside Rooty the Great Root Bear , A&W's beloved mascot! This is a very quiet area located on a major intersection (mentone Blvd ) so you can't miss it . Place looks very clean and maintained! Although I had a longer than usual wait time for my food I was please to know my food was cooked to order and staff is very welcoming. Their menu has many classic items , you will find something for everyone. Drinks, dessert, burgers, chicken and more . A must try is their made fresh in store Root Beer. Portions are not huge but fair. Plenty of parking available to dine in your car too. I will definitely be returning to visit my new made friend Rooty ! read more

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Ordered 3 breakfast burritos and paid $30+ for tiny burritos that were disgusting like they dumped pepper on them. Way too much pepper I couldn't even take a bite. read more

Had lunch here today and really enjoyed it. The food was very good, a bit on the pricey side, but not unreasonable. The French fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the cheese curds were delicious. Also enjoyed a frosty, refreshing root beer from the tap. Definitely planning to come back. read more

I got a a and w cup and he said if I buy one I will get a free root beer flow and he was just really nice and happy he is really cool and the new owner is awesome. read more

You can NOT have the words 'open 24 hours daily' posted all around your restaurant and have 'nothing ready for about 30 minutes' on n a Monday. This is what I just experienced. I work for a large company and will be letting everyone know. This place has fell off read more

Great memories, when I found the A&W rest i was so excited. This location has a drive thu, and has a bigger menu than just the great ' ROOTBEER FLOAT! . The food is super great and you can buy A&W drinking glasses. There is also a mini stuff animals of the A&W Bear i got 4 . The service was fast you can also eat inside or out in the patio. It's not incredibly big but great for a group . This restaurant is on a corner and in a nice area not alot of car traffic . Your also able to park it has a good size parking lot and you can enjoy your Rootbeer floats and if you want another one you can get one . read more

HIII! Love you guys! but try calling and the stores number is out of service.. Are you guys open today? Christmas? read more

Sometimes you have to go old-school and get an A & W Root Beer (now A & W Restaurant). Growing up I had very fond memories of Root Beer floats at these restaurants (sometimes more like soda stand versus a restaurant - but it was another era ....). Today it was hot, and the Root Beer Sassafras flavor was calling me. So I had a Root Beer Cream Freeze. Their saying is that it "Sips like a shake. Tastes like a float." That's basically true - I think it's more vanilla ice cream than Root Beer, but still has the flavor without the carbonation. It didn't miss the mark - it's quite refreshing. Not to leave well enough alone, I had the Coney Cheese Dog. You'll need the container or the fork to eat this. The bun didn't hold up very well with the chili and cheese sauce. The cheese sauce was a disappointment - marginal flavoring. The chili was better than expected but a bit salty. But the hot dog, by itself, was fairly decent - too bad it was masked by all the other flavors. Its casing had a nice snap to each bite, and the dog had the distinctive beefy, rich flavor. To shave a few calories, you can still get that Root Beer flavor with the ice cream mixes by requesting diet Root Beer. read more

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We just stopped by here on our way home from Oak Glen, and the service here was amazing! John and the whole team were incredibly kind and accommodating with us while this place was packed. We ordered a diet float and a regular one, and they couldn't remember which one was the diet so they let us keep the original and remade a float for us and upsized it without us even asking for it! The rest of the food came out perfectly. John and the other team members handled this rush of people with such kindness and paid great attention to every customer. They made our experience fantastic when everything was set up against them (thank you again ) Definitely coming back! read more

This is the closest A&W from the Los Angeles area. If you are a root beer lover, definitely make a stop here! It's so much better fresh from the tap than fast food soda fountains or cans/bottles sold in stores. There's plenty of parking and the staff are friendly. Perfect place to stop by during a long drive and the summer. I did not have any food here as I was not hungry, maybe next time. I had a refill before I left the store to drink for later and it was still really good after hours sitting without the fridge. I am going to have to make this my must go to whenever I drive to Big Bear or just if I'm around the San Bernardino area. read more

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Our favorite stop going to Big bear. All their food is good considering it's fast food. Can't go wrong with sharing a root beer float! Customer service is very good worker's are very pleasant. Cheap price. My favorite is the chicken strips and corn dog bites. Crunchy fries and onion rings. Plenty of parking. Outside patio to enjoy your meal. read more

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