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Root Beer Stand

3.8 (40 reviews)
InexpensiveHot Dogs
Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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two hot dogs with sauerkraut and mustard
Mari H.

So you know those places you went to as a kid and hold a fond memory so no matter what they are awesome? The Root Beer Stand is one of those places for me. I am not talking about 5 star food here but its nostalgic to me and so many memories as a child that no matter what, it will always be great. When I was a kid you could go up there and get a root beer in this little mugs that were miniature versions of a beer mug, I always thought I was so cool drinking out of those. I don't think they have those anymore but seriously if they did I would order a small one just for the memory. I always order the chili dogs, which is not the top chili you'll ever get with dehydrated onions (if you want them) but again... I love it for the nostalgia. The buns are steams which I actually really love. They are not giant hot dogs so even for me it takes like two sections to down 2 hot dogs, but I am always in such a hurry to eat them. The Root Beer Stand is such a big part of Kalamazoo and Portage history that while in town (and it's not winter) you have to stop in. I know I'll be home in another month and I am for sure stopping in again to get a few chili dogs and a root beer float.

Root Beer Stand on  S Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo, MI...
Brenda H.

I grew up here in Portage/Kalamazoo and we went to A&W when there was a laundromat behind them. Or we would stop in there after swimming or playing hard at Milham Park... When I came back for a visit in 2009, and this was the first place I stopped, when I took my first bite I got flooded with so many wonderful emotions, so much so I wasn't so surprised when I felt tears, happy tears, rolling down my cheeks!

Never seen this place so packed but it's good!!! Worth the wait!!!!
James D.

Best chili cheese dog anywhere. $2 buys you a taste of heaven. Food hasn't changed in 20

Cheese dog w/ onion
Shy G.

Favorite place to get hotdogs. Always get the cheese dogs with onion. The best!! Cheap delicious and has been around for years

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Vilay M.

A great stop for a snack. The best root beer, ever. Just a classic hot dog drive-in. I stop in every summer. Did I mention they have the best root beer, ever? They do!

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This is a local treasure. Basic, cheap, dependable hot dogs and roof beer. Car hops, homemade chili sauce, grated onions are all just right!

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Great place! simple, cheap, and good. best root beer there is and one of the best root beer floats i've ever had.

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No one has hot dogs like theirs with chili sauce, mustard, and sweet onions in a steamed bun.

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