Almost 100 years old, probably needs to change what doing. The rooter had very little flavor. The root beer float is served in rather small styrofoam cups. The hot dogs were very poor quality meat. The house "chile sauce" is basically ketchup with a small amount aof something unrecognizable mixed in. It is a true drive-inn and have friendly carhops and t-shirts for sale. Frankly, I would rather forget the experience. read more

Root Beer Stand - Menu: looks cheap but still probably not worth it - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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This gives me feelings of nostalgia, back to when I was a kid and there was an A & W by our house. It is exactly what you would expect and does a great job. The root beer is excellent as well read more

One of the only places left that's remained authentic to their values and prices! Cash only, and for less than $5 you can get a whole meal. Fast and friendly service from the lovely ladies; The Root Beer Stand is always an all-around great experience. And who doesn't love food delivered straight to their car?! read more

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. read more

Root Beer Stand - two hot dogs with sauerkraut and mustard - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Amazing service my waitress was Mariah did an awesome job she was low key super cute too going back soon for the great food and to shoot my shot read more

Enjoyed a root beer and cheese dog with chips. My boyfriend ordered a ham and cheese and a chili cheese dog with a big cup of ice cream. It was just delicious on an exceptionally beautiful fall September day. read more

I've been eating at the rootbeer stand for over 40 years. Never had a problem. This year I went and have such severe food poisoning that I've been pooping water for three days and vomiting. I ordered two chili cheese, dogs with everything and a root beer. My daughter-in-law had a ketchup hotdog and a root beer. I am deathly ill and she's OK. I called the store to inform them at first she seemed concerned, but then she proudly said she's there closing the store and the food handling is done appropriately. That is 1,000,000% not true. I have been experiencing the worst case of food poisoning. This is day three read more

The food is outstanding every time I go. Along with that, the service is impeccable. Finally, the ambiance is special. The place has outdoor seating for those who don't arrive in their cars or for people who don't have one. It has fair pricing and reminds me of a place from TV where memorable moments are made. read more

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! read more

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We have been going to the Root Beer Stand since my daughter was a toddler (she's 40 now!) When she was little, we loved to throw popcorn on the hood and watch the birdies eat the popcorn! When we go, I still have to share part of my hot dog bun with the birdies for memory's sake! Every summer we make sure we take a trip to the Root Beer Stand for chili dogs and "burp beer"! I know a lot of people don't like the chili sauce on the hot dogs -- is it the best in town -- no! They do use Kosher hot dogs -- I have to give them that, but they do look like they have been sitting in hot dog water for awhile. I always order "light onions" because the onions are the little sliced cubes and they tend to spill in the vehicle. My husband gets the ham and cheese sandwich, and he likes that. Of course, we always have to get a large root beer each. It is truly the experience and the memories for us -- not the dogs. read more

Very disappointed. The chili was extremely watered down and no flavor. My wife get the ham and cheese and I'm pretty sure the cook just waved the cheese applicator over her sandwich. Barely any and the cheese on the chili dogs had no flavor. There wasn't even enough for the onions to stick. A bunch of new waitresses and had to make a bunch of trips to the window to ask what's on what. The menu hasn't changed in 50 years. OMG Very disappointing,sure glad Coney Island is still open. read more

Delightful people working at the Root Beer Stand but unfortunately the great service does not make up for the poor quality of food. They serve the cheapest hot dogs available in the industry and top them with "chili" sauce which leaves a metallic taste in your mouth and does nothing for the bad dogs. The buns are okay. I really wish I could write a great review but they will have to serve good hot dogs before that will happen. read more

The Root Beer Stand is one of my all time favorite places to eat. I have been going there 58 years, my children, and grandchildren now go there too. We love the Root Beer Stand! read more

I've heard from a few friends that I should try the Root Beer Stand.. Well, I finally did today - but I wish I had not. I ordered 2 chili dogs and a root beer. What could possibly go wrong? The chili on these hotdogs was by far the worst chili I have ever tasted. It was basically just pure ketchup and tomato paste. It was lacking salt, meat, or any flavour but tomato. I took one bite and returned the food to the counter. I've had better hotdogs from the rollers at a Speedway gas station. Save your money. Find someplace else to get lunch. read more

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

Root Beer Stand - Never seen this place so packed but it's good!!! Worth the wait!!!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Happy memories of here. Still the same delicious root beer in mugs served by car hops, best hot dogs in Kalamazoo with plenty of onions. They make their own chili sauce too. Man I miss this place! I would review more but thats what I got, hot dogs with chili sauce, mustard and onions and frosty cold real root beer, back then I could have all the sugar I pleased but it was a bit much for me this time around. Definitely worth a stop in. read more

This eat in your car spot is probably mostly populated for nostalgic reasons more than for its great food I ate a plain hotdog with mustard and a chili cheese dog. Both were extremely skinny small hotdogs. The chili is more like a glorified Ketchup with barely any meat in it. The root beer was good, but they don't offer a diet version They don't sell fries, just popcorn or small bags of chips. The prices are extremely cheap. Maybe that adds to its charm It was a place to go to once, to try it out. But I doubt I will ever go back. Even at the cheap prices I can still do better cooking some hotdogs at home adding chili with meat and some diet A&W root beer. The service was quick and friendly. read more

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

Root Beer Stand - Cheese dog w/ onion - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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! read more

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I love The Root Beer stand and have loved them since I was a child. No one has hot dogs like theirs with chili sauce, mustard, and sweet onions in a steamed bun. Their hot dogs are the only ones that I crave if I haven't had one in a long time. The root beer is pretty good, too. read more

An old fashioned style hotdog stand with car window service. The service fast and friendly as the girl arrived at my car the moment I parked. The prices were old fashioned as well which will keep families with children coming. The food was extremely just ok and that's where the 2 stars come in. You can do everything right, but if it doesn't taste great nothing else matters. The chili taste more like an Italian red sauce than a hotdog chili. It was hard for me to finish. The taste did not tell my brain to make a note of this experience and return. read more

The service was great but the food is no bueno. The chili sauce is more like tomato paste with some seasonings and meat drippings for flavor. The onions are reminiscent of the ones you get on a McDonald's burger. Cool to try but I don't think we will get again on our way to Michigan. read more

A nice little shop that is reminiscent of drive-up restaurants from the 1950 and 1960s. You pull up and read the little board for the prices - and they only take cash! Then a member of the staff comes to your car and takes your order - bringing back the food/drinks a bit later. It's simple, and unique in this modern era of "having it your way with 30000 options", but it's a niche that needs filling. read more

Root Beer Stand - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Absolutely nothing negative to say. You know what your going to get. You get what you pay for. Root beer is served in mugs by a drive in waitress! A perfect snack for many moments. Awesome read more

If you're expecting quality, go elsewhere. You have better options at a similar price point near each location. If I'm going to give them credit for something it has to be thier comments on their road signs. They're funny, however you can't eat thier sign and I will never have a hot dog there again. read more

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

Not bad for low cost chili hotdogs for the money If they were more expensive I'd want more flavor to the chili sauce on the standard hotdog. ( $1.50 ) The "cheese" is not real cheese, it is a liquid nacho cheese, I would have like to be warned. ( $1.65) Good for the money. read more

Once it got warm in the spring, I'd start craving the Root Beer Stand. I think my parents still have a keepsake mug from this place from when I was a little kid. This place is cheap, pretty delicious for the price, and the root beer tastes amazing on a spring or hot summer day. read more

Coming here was a great idea - they have great root beer and hot dogs at a cheap price! The kids I work with really appreciate the good service. read more

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

Stumbled upon this little stand on my way back home to Grand Rapids from a visit to WMU.I was starving at the time with little cash on me. I'm also a huge root beer lover, so when i passed it i had to turn around to check it out.You really cant beat this place for the price.The carhop was friendly and my hot dog was great!The root beer was pretty tasty as well!Next time i'm in Kalamazoo i'm stopping again because I MUST try a root beer float! read more

Root Beer Stand - Small root beer $.95! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Love this place!! I have been coming here since i was little. I always anticipate the opening day!!! The only thing i wish they had was some good ol onion rings to go with their delicious dogs. read more

Love this place! Great hot dogs. Perfect size and the chili sauce is to die for along with the onions. The root beer floats are very good too. Love it here. Every time I visit Michigan I have to come here. read more

Cheap and delicious. Great root beer and delicious cheese dogs. I really especiay like how soft the buns are. I've always gotten quick and friendly service. read more

I like this place a lot. High on my list of fast food and the root beer is very good, not too sweet. Only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars is the lack of real sides. Chips and popcorn is it, but that's the only downer in my opinion. Dogs and ham sandwiches are great. read more

They have changed the hot dogs they offer. They are half the diameter so you get way more bread than dog, and the flavor is different. The root beer is still great but it's not the place it used to be. read more

It is not like it used to be. They changed it so much that it's not worth my money watered down root beer awful chili sauce. New owners ruined childhood memory. read more

Best chili sauce in the world!!! I wish I could get the recipe!!! We go several times a year. Always glad when it opens, and sad when it closes. We buy extra chili dogs, take them home, pop them in the microwave for 15 seconds, great the next day too!!! read more

Andrea did a great job today (Memorial Day) when we stopped for lunch. They were very,very busy but she took charge and got everything rolling. Our wait time was longer than usual but it was not for lack of effort on anyone's part. Nothing like the hots dogs and cold root beer at the Root Beer Stand to kick off summer! read more

the service and food has been the same great meal as it was when i has n ever changed i used to walk there when i was a hungry kid in the 50's the same awesome root beer and dogs that have not changed and where else can you get hot fresh popcorn brought to your car. it don't get any better than this gac portage mich read more