The Gold Standard of Fast Food: A&W Exeter If you're tired of the "fast food lottery"--where you never know if your burger will look like a gourmet meal or something that's been sat on--it is time to pull into the A&W in Exeter. This spot isn't just a quick stop; it's a masterclass in how consistency should be done. The "What You See Is What You Get" Factor We've all been there: the menu picture shows a towering masterpiece, but the actual tray holds a sad, flat disappointment. Not here. At this location, the food is stupid consistent. When they bring your tray out, it looks exactly like the photos--fresh, stacked perfectly, and ready for its close-up. Why It Hits Different * Fresh Ingredients: You can actually taste the quality. The veggies are crisp, the buns are soft, and nothing feels like it's been sitting under a heat lamp for an hour. * The Fries: Always served piping hot and seasoned to perfection. No soggy, lukewarm disappointments in these red fry sleeves. * The "Secret Weapon": Let's talk about that ranch. It's easily some of the best-tasting ranch in the game--creamy, zesty, and the perfect partner for those fries or a side of cheese curds. * The Legend: You simply cannot leave without a mug of that ice-cold draft root beer. There is a massive difference between a canned soda and a frosted glass of the draft stuff. It's the ultimate thirst-quencher. Service With a Real Smile Beyond the kitchen, the staff is always super friendly. In a world where service can feel rushed or robotic, the team in Exeter actually seems happy to see you. They're fast, they're polite, and they make the whole experience feel like a classic neighborhood hangout. Pro Tip: If you're looking for that nostalgic, small-town vibe paired with food that actually lives up to the hype, this is the spot. #hotFRIES #mouthwateringburgers #smalltownfeel #ExeterCA #GatewaytotheSequoias read more

A&W Restaurant - Fast Food Near Me - Visalia, California

The service is phenomenal. I've been going here forever and once they hired T not only did the service get better but the floats tasted better. Whenever I come in and T is working I dine-in because the atmosphere is very positive! Bathrooms are also very clean. Love this place :) read more

A&W Restaurant - FLOATTTSSS - Fast Food Near Me - Visalia, California

The cook put too much salt in two of our mushroom burgers, so much so it was grinding like sand in my teeth. I almost threw up from the salt level in the burger. We brought it up to one of the staff and they just said they would talk to the cook. Pretty disappointed. The old bay seasoning fries also was too salty. Root beer float was alright. read more

Poor customer service. So I ordered a root beer large (5 dollars). gave me the root beer and the cup is full of ice. I went back inside. I took the ice out and the cup was only half full. I asked him if he could fill it up with some diet root beer the rest of the way he said "no I'd have to charge you".I explained to him. It was all ice. He said I'd still have to charge you. read more

First off let me start by telling you how good the food is here. That could be the end of the review cause it's delicious everything is damn good. They got the shakes that will make you quake, the fries that will cross your eyes and the burgers they got those too. Lol. The service was friendly and it still has that old school burger spot feel to it. If you are in the area you most definitely need to stop by and get this food asap! read more

A&W Restaurant - Fast Food Near Me - Visalia, California

Breanne was great she is a sweetheart and very polite Excellent customer service The fries are very delicious clean and calm place read more

A fast food burger place from the root beer company, A&W is an old chain that doesn't seem too common but is pretty expensive now for what you get. There are daily specials M-F and Sat is $2 medium-size root beer floats but the food menu is very high. The 2 chicken slider meal ala carte is $8 and pushing $13-14 for a combo. read more

Breanne and the Crew here have done it again! Such Amazing Service, Food was so Delicious!!!! The pictures tell no lies! Fries were seasoned perfectly, some of the best fries I've had at any A&W! Burger was juicy, flavorful and had a nice spice. Cheese curds are always on point! Cooked perfectly, goes great with marinara. The Chili Cheese Coney Dogs stole the show! Perfect Melty cheese on top of a delicious dog, smothered in chili and sprinkled with onions. Perfect Dog! Wash it all down with a delicious Root Beer and a Float. Pro Tip: come inside and eat. You'll enjoy the atmosphere and a cold mug of root beer. Shout out to Angelic for stopping by on her day off. Very nice to meet you. Just witnessed the most amazing customer service by Breanne. She truly knows how to take care of her customers. Had a regular come in while we were here and the kindness and attentiveness that she shows everyone that walks through those doors and comes through that drive thru. That's what's missing in today's customer service. Nobody goes above and beyond like her, and like this establishment. Very thankful also to the Manager Tisha at this establishment for not only making us feel welcome, but also helping us this morning with taking our order. I really am gonna miss this place being quiet, cause when everyone in town discovers how amazing this place is! It's gonna be so packed! But I'll also be proud, cause this crew truly deserves all the love and attention this town can offer. I truly think y'all are missing out on some incredible stuff here! read more

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Let me just start by saying every time Adrian's making my tenders, they're always *big*, excellent service everyday even during their busy nights 10/10 read more

The food was amazing! And the service was so good, kind and welcoming. The whole atmosphere felt like i was in a diner rather than a fast food restaurant. read more

A&W Restaurant - Bacon Double Cheeseburger - Fast Food Near Me - Visalia, California

Adrian had amazing costumer service and was so patient with our many questions. The food is also soooo good. A&W is so underrated read more

A&W Restaurant - Onion Rings - Fast Food Near Me - Visalia, California

I decided to try A&W for the first time two nights ago and was blown away by the quality of this restaurant and its employees. From the moment I walked in, the difference between this restaurant and other fast food restaurants was clear. It was spotlessly clean, smelled great, and had good music playing. When I went to place my order, I was greeted by Angelique (who is a wonderful asset to this business, btw) and she cheerfully explained the menu to me when I told her I was a first-timer, wasn't impatient or annoyed, and was friendly and helpful. When she handed me my root beer in an ice frosted glass mug, my mouth hit the floor! Sitting at the table with my mug felt like I was in a nice diner, not a fast food restaurant. Angelique brought the food out promptly, and with a smile. Then I took my first bite of my burger and let me tell you, it was absolutely delicious. It brought me back to the burgers I used to get as a child from old diners on Sunday after church. The fries were great, too. Perfectly crisp, great flavor. I regret not coming here sooner, but will definitely be returning every chance I get. Absolutely fantastic experience, hands down. Thank you, you guys made my night!! read more

The root beer is so good. Manager and workers are very kind and go out of their way to help.

Great cook, Great service, Great burger. I enjoy eating in a clean place and this location met my expectations. The burger took me back to the old cafe burgers, but tastier. Miguel F. read more

Need more training on customer service, need more training on kitchen staff, food was cold, slow service, had a 17 min wait on my food when no one was here and no cars in the drive thru.... Needs improvement on everything.. read more

Still the classic burger/ root beer place that I recall from YEARS ago--xlnt food from burgers to fish & chips. Who does not love a delicious root beer float? read more

From the moment I walked in the service I received was outstanding. All employees made me feel welcomed. I ordered a dlb chz with onion rings it was 10/10. The cook Nate did a wonderful job and the food was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend and will be back. read more

A&W Restaurant - #4 combo - Fast Food Near Me - Visalia, California

Bonita made sure we had drinks, napkins and condiments. We loved our food and Bonita. We do miss the jukebox. Thank you, much.

We had this delivered on door dash and it was absolutely fresh when it got to us. All the sauces were in the bag and the food tasted great. I had a chili cheese dog and it wasn't too big or small it was just right. I also got the chili cheese fries and cheese curds and those were so good and fresh as well. read more

Great service and delicious food. Cheese curds are the best. Angelique S. Has the best customer service I've seen in awhile. Old school retro restaurant. Love it read more

I have been eating there about once a week for quite sometime and really enjoy the food and the service ,they are very consistent and i can't every remember having any problems the place is always very clean and the food is always well prepared and the staff always very friendly read more

Everything good about a fast food place is still alive and well at A&W in Visalia. We enjoyed our late Sunday lunch inside the clean and friendly environment. The staff was efficient and helpful, old school food was good. Bravo to you guys for keeping an American tradition alive! read more

A&W Restaurant - Coney Dog and fresh store made root beer - Fast Food Near Me - Visalia, California

Went into the A&W on Mooney tonight and ordered an Orange Cream Float which was made by a guy named Austin. I must say, the consistency of that float was perfection. Great job guy! Wish I would have taken a picture to show you all read more

Hands down the best fast-food burgers I've had since visiting Visalia. The staff is generally very nice too. The parking lot can become a zoo randomly when they decide to put on a car show here, and unfortunately I've had some people yell at me while riding through (the lot does not get fully blocked off). You know the types with certain affiliations and dragging one or two kids at distance behind them while distracted by a pimped-out lowriders. Not the business's fault of course, but I'd avoid it on those days. They run some regional promos for day-of-the-week specials, nothing to get excited about, just some basic meals priced at $5. I did have one time I made a mistake and thought I was getting the Double Spicy Papa Burger for $5, and the special was actually for the non-spicy version. I went in to ask about it, a manager saw me waiting with my food and was super polite and quickly explained my confusion. They may have even offered to add jalepanos (the normal Papa burger has pickles) which I declined because it was my own mistake. Kudos to the management on duty that day, it was an older female and I didn't even ask for a manager. If I owned a location that's exactly the kind of personality I'd want in that role. That said, inflation is hitting so I'm pretty sure those daily specials are now $6. I'd probably go more often if they had better specials. They're clearly running local ads like crazy on streaming platforms (e.g. YouTube), but not really compelling enough to entice me. $20 for a fast-food meal stings in this market where the demo is largely very low-income and high unemployment. People's budgets are already really stretched. read more

I've never had service here. Tonight the service from a young guy named Adis was above and beyond. Our order came out with everything that we needed. I didn't have to go up and get napkins, mustard, ketchup, straws or spoons. Our order was right and his attitude was great. Good attitudes and good service seems to be a dying art but not with Adis. read more

The staff welcome us as we came in. They took our order quickly and delivered the food to our table .A+. I ordered the Papa Burger. It was fresh and the hamburger was great. I like the old fashioned, almost crisp fry's. We enjoyed their trademark root beer with ice cream in a big glass mug. This a traditional burger and fries place . A&W is the place to go to enjoy a classic lunch . read more

We want to thank this restaurant for being so nice to us as we are in the parking lot selling fire works for our churxh they let us go in there to cool off from the heat and they were just a blessing also like to shout out to Bonita she was amazing to us when we ordered food there she has excellent customer servuce read more

I had the most awesome experience today. I haven't gotten customer service like this in a really long time. Very helpful. Made sure that my food was exactly what I ordered. Helped out to my vehicle the young lady even closed my door. Food was hot and delicious. Most definitely will be going back to this A&W. Thank you to that whole crew today. You're awesome. read more

I was excited to see this restaurant as I haven't seen one in years. So I immediately swooped into the drive thru. The lot appeared very clean and I ordered the Tues special which was a double bacon cheeseburger (very bland tasting) could have used more miracle whip and a root beer float. The ice cream in the root beer float was delicious but the root beer part was flat. I also ordered a medium root beer since it said they were made fresh on the premises. I was very underwhelmed because A&W in the can tastes a million times better. Something was def missing. All in all the service was quick and the place was clean from what I could see from my car. I think I would give it another chance and perhaps order something different. read more

A&W Restaurant - the reflection of a car's rear view mirror - Fast Food Near Me - Visalia, California

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After we finished our meal at Buffalo Wild Wings before we left Visalia my wife told me,she wants a root beer float from A&W restaurant. She say she miss A&W very there's use to one By Cerritos College but now it's gone. These is only one we know in Visalia. I do miss a good root beer float and I enjoy A&W root beer. Ever her cousin haven't tasted a A&W root beer. All three of us got root beer float boy the root beer was so good it have a good flavor the vanilla soft serve was very tasty. All three of us enjoyed the root beer float. Hope we come back again in the Visalia. read more

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My woman and I went here the other day thru the drive thru and the gentleman at the window was a pimp at his job. He was courteous, prompt, and on top of it! Don't know if he was the manager or not, but he should be!! Give that guy a raise please. read more

I can't believe I haven't left a review for A&W sooner! This has been a favorite spot to go get late night snack. The service here is great and the food comes out hot and fresh. I especially love when they have the $2 root beer floats! I do wish they would stay open a little later on the weekends. read more

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Came here last night to see the bike club and eat dinner with the family. Disappointed in customer service at this location. Order 65$ worth of food and sides but the fries for chili cheese fries were not filled if that makes sense. And no one seemed to want to help or greet you. Disappointed read more

Love coming to get a papa burger and a rootbeer float. Nice friendly workers but my favorite is Jacob. Always goes above and beyond.

Love this restaurant because of food and owner. Was so disappointed in the size of my m&m twister. Soooo small and I ordered the larger size offered by order taker. read more

I stopped in Exeter to get some rest during a long road trip from Palm Springs to the Bay and saw this place in passing. I'm so glad that I looked on their website before stopping by because the website advertises a Beyond Burger but their drive thru menu does not. I asked if they have the Beyond Burger, and sure enough they do. I made it a meal and opted for onion rings instead of fries, and omg they were the best onion rings I've ever had. No kidding. The Beyond Burger was really good and the ladies working are super friendly. I wish I came this way more often just so I can stop here to eat. It will definitely be my go-to if I ever find myself out this way again. read more

Food was fresh! Rootbeer float came in a glass frosted mug!!!! Amazing!!! The chili fries were actually pretty good. Onion rings were amazing! read more

A&W Restaurant - A&W mug. - Fast Food Near Me - Visalia, California

Just hit A&W after not having the pleasure in many years. I feel that they have upped their game. All of the food was better than expected, the root beer float in the glass mug brought back great memories and was on point. Tony, the dinning room attendant, really set the tone for a complete experience, his cheer and delightful attitude was refreshing, his attention to our needs was outstanding. Our experience with him is what pushed our visit to five starts. Tony, you rock! read more

This is a great fast food place. The food is fresh, hot, and tasty. Service is great. Restaurant is clean. And you have that A&W nostalgic charm. I real treat. read more

The service was amazing! the crew was amazing! Food was made so neat and perfect not like other fast food restaurants where their burgers look sloppy old and cold. the guys who worked this shift deserve a raise didn't ask for names but they worked this date and hour shown on receipt. Restaurant was clean. read more

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