I loved their taco salad. And their hotdog's are a favorite. The root beer is made in house with their own recipe and is good if you don't like super cold drinks. Their prices are also very reasonable. read more

It is an Anderson landmark, but the food quality seems to go down every year while the prices continue to go up. I make a yearly trip or two simply out of nostalgia. read more

Dogs and rings are amazing!!!! Always a treat to go to Genes!!! Haven't had much else from there but root beer, even the sugar free is fantastic!!!! Every time I go I think I'm going to order something different than dogs are rings, but it never happens LOL read more

Always great food and never can complain about anything there ANDY is amazing and wouldn't go to any other car hop place to eat

An Anderson staple! Aside from great american-eats, this is a business you should support because the family who owns Gene's are great people! They have sponsored several important community causes. I'm proud to live in a community where local business is supported and supports the community back! Try the garbage dog :) read more

There fries are beyond life and so is there rootbeer there hot dogs are amazing and never undercooked recommend there rootbeer floats

You know, eating in a car is a fun novelty, but it is darned inconvenient. What am I going to do with this giant frosty mug of root beer? It won't fit in my cup holder. Am I just going to have to drink it all right now and then order another? Yup. But seriously, the root beer is great. The hot dogs are great too. Everything is really solid. But the best part? The price. Three people ate here for $10. This place could easily be price gouging for the drive-up experience, but they keep their prices very reasonable. I'm still kicking myself for not getting a root beer float. This might be one of the only things worth doing in Anderson. read more

The root beer is fantastic! The food is good, for fast food fare, but it is their home-made root beer that makes it worth the stop. And for a girl from San Diego where drive-in restaurants are a thing of the past, to be able to go to a real drive-in and have a car hop come up and take your order (no speaker boxes) and bring your food to you on a tray that hooks onto your window--what a blast from the past! The fact that it was my own cousin who was the car hop just enhanced the experience. I had found out from my cousin that his daughter, who I had last seen Xmas 1971, worked Friday nights at this drive-in, so I decided to go here and do a surprise introduction. I didn't think she'd remember me but to my surprise, she did! She remembered that Xmas, which was memorable to me because I drove to Michigan from San Diego in my then only two year old '69 Plymouth Barracuda (which I still own!) and stopped by my uncle's in Anderson to pull a surprise visit to the family and my parents on Xmas eve. They didn't know I was coming home (last minute decision). She remembered thinking I was a hippie because I was wearing jeans (forbidden to them at a family gathering) and leather boots. That was sort of my Janis Joplin era. We didn't have much time to visit because the place was hoppin' (pun intended!) and she had to keep busy but it was nice to see her anyway. Man, it's been a long time since I ate in my car! read more

I love gene's!! I always want summer to come back around so that way Gene's will be open! If you go, you have to have a hot dog with the spanish sauce!! It is their signature item and it is so good. It's under $2! You also have to get a rootbeer float! Even if you don't like rootbeer! It's awesome. Gene's is a drive-in and eat kind of place. So park and roll down your window just a little bit so they can place the tray on your window. They are always crazy busy so don't be upset if your service is a little slow! ALSO There is a $8 credit limit for debit/credit cards and there is a two different transaction limit per car/table. read more

The wife and I stopped in here on our way through Anderson on a recommendation. I am familiar with the old B&K stand in Muncie, and I have to say this is much better. It was about 6:30 on a Saturday and it was pretty packed. There were probably only 5 or 6 spots available. I barely had the car off before the waitress was at our window! We both ordered the Slaw Dogs and mugs of Root Beer. Like others have said, they hook the tray right there on your window. It is somewhat difficult to juggle everything, but with lots of napkins it is all manageable. Even though they were so busy, we received our food in under 10 minutes! Talk about quick service. The food was very good, but WOW those Slaw Dogs cleaned out our sinuses that is for sure! I was feeling them an hour after we left. I think we will try the Spanish Dogs next time we are through. We both enjoyed the Root Beer very much (the ice cold mugs are always a treat). Finally, talk about cheap! It was under $8 for the both of us to leave full. Unfortunately I missed the $8+ debit/credit card sign. However, the waitress said it was no big deal and that she would run it (probably because she assumed after tip it would be over $8). I didn't get her name, but the waitress we had was super friendly and very attentive. We will definitely be back next time we come through town. read more

We wanted to like Gene's. The drive-in is great, but the food we had was awful. My son and I both ordered a root beer and a hot dog each. I asked for mine with mustard. The hot dogs were pale and unappealing. Also, my hot dog was swimming in mustard. We both felt a little ill after eating the dogs. Our root beer was nothing special. Nothing different from what you would get anywhere. What a bummer! Maybe we should give it another chance with some other another offering, but I doubt we'll be back. read more

Great vanilla based root beer, Spanish sauce on hot dog and root beer reminiscent of A&W. Slaw has horse radish, and our onion rings over cooked. Being born in a more southern state I am used to eating slaw on a hot dog but as far as I am concerned I will pass on the horseradish. Very attentive curb service every time I have been over the past 10 years. They do the old fashioned "hang the try on the window" service so be ready for that. read more

Spanish dog with onions is delicious!

I'm not one to leave bad reviews, but yesterday my husband and I decided to stop by to try it for the first time and I just have to leave one. We got there around 1 o'clock, we're greeted right away which was very nice. We hadn't been there before so we asked for 5 minutes to look over the menu. Our server was very nice the first time she came over, and then 25 minutes passed and she hadn't come back to take our order. We turned the blinkers on for extra service like it says to do on the building, waited another 15 minutes and watched her walk past us multiple times and stop and look at us and then continue to go take care of someone else or walk back in the building. I'm a very patient person but I was pissed. We left after 45 minutes of watching other people get service while we got none. - My husband and I both have no idea who the server was, so it couldn't have been anything personal. read more

I can not tell you how incredible this place is because their are not words. The experience is everything. The old fashion car hop with the trays that go on your car window. The root beer floats and the hot dogs. You just gotta go. read more

I float between three and four stars for Gene's. The service is always good and quick. I love the root beer, but the hot dogs are just okay. It's open from March to mid-September so it's a welcome addition to the dining scene in Anderson during the warmer months. read more

DON'T GET A GIFT CARD!!! I had the worst experience ever here! My sister bought me a gift card. THe owner then came out and told me it wasn't real. SHE HAD BOUGHT IT FROM THIS STORE!!! He then accused my friends and I of foul play! 3 days later and 4 phone calls my sister finally got him to realize it was legit. It was a horrible experience and we were treated horribly! read more

Best food in Anderson, must have when your in town it's a fav hometown restaurant for all of us in Anderson and they have the best root beer I can't wait to get my summer jam on and eat genes root beer that has always been my fav food and i am so glad they opened today I enjoyed two Spanish dogs with cheese and they were amazing the service was quick and easy and I love the food so much will definitely be coming back multiple times this year!! read more

I only get Gene's like once a year. Their food is always great and the staff is friendly.I've been coming here for at least 12 years, they are consistently one of my favorite "fast food" options. read more

Great root beer and ok service but wouldn't be able to compete if more businesses like this existed. Biggest problem: cheap product. Hot dogs instead of Beef dogs (in a former Emge town no less) and lack of healthy options. We lived in Michiana. Take a trip up there if you want a real drive up experience. read more

Gene's is ALL about homemade root beer in a frosty mug AND Spanish dogs, kraut dogs, or a plain ole hot dog with mustard and relish! Be sure to try the French fried mushrooms (but let them cool a bit b/c they are apt to burn the roof of ur mouth if ur not careful). All of this is served "car hop style" so be sure u are in a car with a window u can roll down. They are open seasonally .. Closing usually after Labor Day for the winter. This is always a stop on my Top 3 places to eat when I am "back home in Indiana!". Truly a monumental experience if u ask me. read more

Gene's Root Beer - The best root beer & a Spanish dog! Don't miss it! - Fast Food Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

How can u go wrong with gene's root beer stand? This is an anderson specialty you don't want to miss out on! It has gotten a little pricey lately though, but I suppose they are just trying to keep up with everybody else. read more

Love the root beer, the Polish dogs and the Spanish dogs. Can't wait until spring when they open again.

I used love Gene's, well it's not the same. I went there yesterday and ordered a coney and some breaded mushrooms. The hot dog barely had any sauce on it, and I'm over the soggy smooshed sides served in those cups. The bags they used to put sides in have to be cheaper and your food wasn't always smashed. The breading fir the mushrooms changed and now they are breaded mushroom slices. Very disappointed. Coney dogs are a $1.95 now. read more

Great cheese dogs and fantastic root beer. What else do you need? Always delicious, great job Gene's!!

Always enjoy going to Gene's Root Beer for chili dogs and a frosty mug of root beer. I especially like their fried mushrooms!

Service is great and quick! It's a drive-in & eat-in your car place that has a kids menu, and seriously great root beer! We've been coming here for over 20 years, and they even sell Christmas trees in the winter! read more

Gene's Root Beer - Drive-in dining with WONDERFUL root beer! - Fast Food Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

Best bang for you buck spot in central Indiana. 4 hot dogs, two large drinks, and two sides for 21 bucks with tip? Yes, please! Never change, Gene's! read more

Great dogs and decent prices . It's really busy every day . Good service. It's an old style Hotdog stand . Genes is a seasonal hot spot for locals. read more

I'm between a three and a four star for Gene's. I'm giving it a four star just because my family loves it and I've returned multiple times. I feel it's a little pricey for mainly hotdogs. That being said, I do love the Spanish slaw dog. The slaw has a decent horseradish kick. The tenderloin is decent too but you can get a decent tenderloin about anywhere in Indiana. I consider their root beer a little too sweet and syrupy and not carbonated for my liking. I have lots of friends that swear by their root beer. It's a drive in style restaurant. They hang your tray on your window. The wait staff is hit or miss. I've had excellent waitresses and others that aren't attentive enough. I would definitely say it's one to check off, on a list of cool little restaurants around Indiana. read more

YES! YES! YES! Although it's constantly packed, it's worth the wait! Chili dogs and homemade rootbeer!!!!! read more

Best drive-in in Anderson! Food is good, servers are friendly and fast. Like to stop there for a quick bite late afternoon or right before they close for a sundae. read more

Good hometown drive in!! Perfect hot dogs paired with an ice cold mug of rootbeer! Excellent summertime combo!!

Wonderful experience! Waitresses were attentive and quick. Food was as expected. Ketchup was tasty.

This is an anderson institution. Good food that brings back memories of the legionary drive inns. Not for the heart healthy but puts the heart back in the past. Definitely worth a visit. Old school read more

Born and raised down the road, I can still remember the Baby Root Beer mugs they used to have 60 yrs. ago. If anyone knows how I can get one as a souvounier, please let me know!! Thank you. My parents took me to Gene's every week and I loved it!!!!! read more

I enjoy going to Gene's on a hot summer day to enjoy a spanish dog and a root beer float. Nothing any better and reasonably priced.

Absolutely love this place.. Eat here once a week.. Friendly service.. A little pricey on some stuff.. Best food in town!!

There are very few places that don't change over time. The sad thing is that many of the restaurants that change never needed to. They already had it right. Gene's is one of those that knows they have it right and they leave it that way, for the most part. There is no healthy food at Gene's, so don't go there looking for tofu. If you want the old drive in comfort food, that isn't particularly good for you, then go to Gene's. I love their tenderloins, fish sands, and corn dogs. The root beer is awesome and always has been. read more

Plenty of parking. Limited picnic table seating. Service is hit and miss. Prices are ok. No footlongs. Food tastes good, similar to other rootbeer stands. I didn't like that the chili cheese fries are fries with a cup of cheese and chili mixed together. The rootbeer is better than most I've had. $7 or $8 minimum purchase for credit cards. The busy road in front is a little annoying. Ticket times weren't bad. read more