Always enjoy a trip to the Root Beer Stand! Floats are amazing, food is tasty and comes out quickly, and staff is always super friendly. Downside to the space is parking and indoor seating is limited. And at the outdoor seating area, SO MANY bees and wasps. Was hard to enjoy the meal when you're fighting them off the whole time. read more

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Best root beer in town I got a 20oz for $2.50 and my friend got a float. I've been here twice now and the food is just fine (typical American food) but I'm really coming for the root beer. There is indoor and outdoor seating plus a playground. It is definitely a family spot, somewhere grandparents might take their grandkids. read more

The Root Beer Stand - menu - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This Cincinnati staple is a must during the summer months. It tends to be a place I always forget about but once there, I wish I came more often. Today's order included their classic chili and cheese coney, single cheeseburger and a side of cheese fries. I have to say the coney was such a refreshing break from the local standard of Skyline or Gold Star. There's something about the classic coney that just hits different. It was absolutely delicious! My daughter liked her cheeseburger and was pretty happy that it beat her McDonald's standards lol. Next time I'm pretty sure she will bump up to the double. I loved the flavor of the fries. Not quite sure what they used to season them outside of salt but they were really good and the cheese was melted but not melted to death. The service was super fast despite how busy they were. I'm pretty sure it took less than 5 minutes for our name to be called and boom, we were ready to go. The outside seating area was a nice break from the heat, under the cover of the trees. It was definitely cooler than trying to sit on their inside covered patio area. We will be back before the season comes to an end. Be sure to check this place out if you haven't already. read more

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A little piece of 1950's Americana preserved as much as possible. The root beer stand opened in 1957 as a seasonal roadside stand serving hot dogs, burgers and their now famous root beer. The restaurant still has kept its charm even through an expansion. There is "inside" dining available as well as an outdoor dining area. The indoor dining has a cover but no AC. The prices are very reasonable and the service quick. Nothing like a foot long and a root beer to celebrate the warm weather months. read more

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Was in town for an event (4.26.25) and a quick Yelp search told me the Root Beer Stand was close to my hotel. So I had to check it out, especially since I frequent an old school hot dog stand at home that I love. This place is cute. Plenty of parking. You go in and order at a window. There is casual seating inside, kind of the atmosphere of a garage/ diner, and plenty of picnic tables in a nice grassy area out back. Food pick up is around the side at another window. They don't have diet root beer, but I really like homemade root beer and wanted to try it, so I got a small regular. I ordered a foot long hot dog and chili cheese fries. I got everything to go. (My hotel was less than 10 min away). I also got a Root Beer Stand sticker for $2. The total for all came to just under $15. The root beer was good, but too sweet for me since I'm normally a diet drinker. Normal soda drinkers should like it. The foot long hot dog was indeed a biggie. Not thick, but definitely the length of two regular hot dogs. The chili cheese fries were still hot back at my hotel. The cheese was melted but it was shredded cheese. I think I was picturing more liquid cheese on them. And the chili was a little sparse and also thick .. or maybe just soaked into my fries? (See pics) I was hoping to put some of the chili & cheese from the fries onto my hot dog, and I was able to do that with a tiny bit of the cheese, but not with any chili. I did eat everything. They alao have ice cream, flats etc, but I only had the regular root beer. #yum #ReviewsByRL read more

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We came on closing weekend and it was popular with everyone getting their last day in. It felt like a fall day but it was warm enough to eat outside. We always enjoy the root beer and my cheeseburger was yummy. My partner ordered a coney and the chili recipe definitely tastes different than what he's used to. The fries were a little burnt but had a good texture. We look forward to coming again next summer! read more

The cutest little spot! This place is seasonal and I've heard such good things and wanted to try a Cincy beloved! Their root beer floats were so nostalgic and my only caveat is I wished they had some vegetarian options for their burgers. Overall our service was fantastic and depending on what time you go be prepared to wait read more

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It had been many years since we had been to the Root Beer Stand so it was high time to come back. It had grown a fair amount since our last visit which was great to see. The place was really busy but they really are streamlined well and there was not a long wait time. There is a bit of indoor seating but a vast majority of the seating is at picnic tables outside around the area. Everything looked great all around the grounds although you must remember you are outside and there are a fair amount of bees around so beware of that. I had a footlong chili dog and fries which were excellent especially the chili dog. Also had to have a root beer float which was legendary as usual as their locally sourced root beer really is delicious. This is definitely an awesome place to go on a summer day for sure and it gets my highest recommendation. read more

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The good part - great to take kids to, small business, well established. Has 10% military discount. The average part - the food is average, not the draw, the root beer is. Get a gallon is the best deal. Merch is well thought out and art is quite good. The bad part - the parking is horrible. You have to circle the place or park across the street. The outdoor tables have bees that hang around sometimes. The outdoor tables have a design that isn't conducive to sitting a drink on. Yeah, an experience, but pretty much one and done. read more

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Food was good: Root Beer was real which is rare to find in a restaurant. Hot dogs were great. The Tommy had everything on it and hit every craving all at once. Pizza burger tasted like a pizza in the shape of a burger. Fries were nice and fresh. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Service was quick and friendly. Seating inside was spacious and outside was a good spot to enjoy nice weather. read more

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I went here with my friend who lives in Ohio. The food was delicious, warm, and fresh. The worker who was at the counter, Keila, was nice, had a good attitude, and gave me suggestions on her favorites and most popular foods there. The root beer was also very good and one of the best tasting root beer I've had. The interior is super clean and has outdoor seating which is very calming. They also have a playground for your kids to play but are only open during the summer and spring. Overall, amazing place to eat and has amazing costumer service! read more

Been around since the mid 50's really enjoy the old school vibe, staff is always great, your order comes out quickly & probably the best Root Beer you've ever had read more

The Root Beer Stand - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Cute 50s themed seasonal hamburger spot Very family friendly with a playground and seating outback, as well as indoor seating for those who do not want to be in the elements Food is solid, but it is your basic hotdog's hamburgers, french fries and popcorn. They do have ice cream milkshakes root beer and local beers. Parking is very limited and can get extremely packed, especially on the busy road that this restaurant is on Most of the employees are high school in college students, but they are quick prompt and friendly read more

The Root Beer Stand - Outdoor playground - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I'd been wanting to try out this spot for quite some time now but never really had the time. There are so many great places to try around the greater Cincinnati area that it's tough to choose where to go next. But I was able to convince some coworkers to come along with me after a work seminar nearby. Was it as good as I expected it to be? Yes, definitely! The place itself looks like a classic, nostalgic diner you'd find in Galtinburg or somewhere like that. They're only open from Memorial Day through Labor Day so it's very seasonal. Seating is pretty limited and they seem to be busy all the time. The menu is all about classic diner options like burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, milkshakes, fries, and of course their house-made root beer. They also have a limited beer and hard seltzer menu. Everything on their menu is nicely priced too. After checking out the menu for a bit, I went with a cheeseburger (topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions), a side of fries, and a root beer. One of my coworkers did the same, and my other coworkers opted for a footlong chili cheese dog instead of a cheeseburger. Even though they were very busy, both with dine-ins and carryout, we didn't wait very long at all before everything was ready. Their root beer was some of the best I've had in a while and I do like some good root beer. My burger and fries were really good too. The service was excellent and our server was very friendly and attentive. Bummer that this place is only open seasonally because I think it'd be great to stop by here when it cools down in October. Still, I could definitely see stopping by again, but maybe earlier in the season when it isn't 95+ degrees outside. They do have indoor seating but only fans and no AC to keep you cool. Even without that, it's a great little spot. read more

The Root Beer Stand - Libations! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

It was a cute stand in Sharonville. I got their chili cheese dog and was not aware they put beans in their chili. As somone who is not a fan of beans I think they should've listed that there were beans in their chili to let people know before ordering. Other than that I thought it was a cute place to take your kids or for a quick lunch. read more

No thank you. Regular hot dogs, cheese is cold which makes the chili dog cold and the fries were disgusting. My root beer float however was AMAZING! The staff were also friendly! You can tell it's a neighborhood staple that's been around for a while. The atmosphere is perfect however the food and bathroom could use a revamp. read more

The Root Beer Stand - No thank you - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

It's a classic for a reason! The place was hopping. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available, and they've done a nice job behind the restaurant setting up some good picnic tables in the shade, plus adding a shelterhouse, cornhole, and a small playground. The only downside to the outside is the bees have clearly figured out where the good root beer is and immediately came over to see what they could get from us. We opted for cheeseburgers, the Chattanooga Cheeseburger (addition of bbq pulled pork), fries, root beer floats, and root beer. They also offer coneys, though we didn't try them on this visit. While they do have parking located around the building, it does fill up. They also offer some cute merchandise - shirts, stickers, hats, and more. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

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Nostalgia galore consume you when coming to the Root Beer Stand. When you think of Americana you'll find it here. A once small roadside stand, has become a behemoth of an attraction. From mugs and shirts communicating the greatness of the establishment which was established in 1957. They even have hats. But this is a restaurant isn't it so let's dive into that. They have all the hot dog fixings of any skyline chili, you can get, three ways, spaghetti on your dog and all the other good stuff in her Cincy, dogs and chili can concoct. Burgers too and yes root beer and root beer floats. The floats are so good and also their dogs and everything is reasonably priced. They have some good desert options too (ice cream) and they have done a great job making lots of searing on the property in the shade as well, corn hole board and a play ground round out all that this great location has to offer. You'll love the Root Beer Stand, it's a delight. read more

The Root Beer Stand - 12" Chili and Cheese - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What a cute little corner root-beer stand. The parking lot is a bit small but there are plenty of places on each side to park. Easy walk up ordering. Everyone was super friendly. Quick service. The inside has plenty of tables to sit but the outside had a ton of tables under trees or under a covered gazebo. There is also a nice little playground for the kiddos. The food was good. We each got chili cheese coneys with mustard and onions, an order of fries, the red Astro float and of course a half gallon of the root beer. Everything was fresh and hot and really good. I can see why they're so busy. Definitely a must try in Cincinnati. read more

They need a discount program for large corporate orders. Im here at least a dozen times a years spending over $100 each time. Show some appreciation! read more

I visited here since it was near a client's location I was visiting while in the Cincinnati area. I came around 11am when a lot of workers in the nearby area come to eat. Boy I didn't think it would be this crowded, but it is. Traffic jam in the parking lot since there didn't seem to be many other options for lunch in the immediate area. I had no problem finding a spot up front since I arrived before most of the lunch rush, but by the time I was leaving it was difficult just to back out due to cars waiting for spots. They seem to have a fairly good system for dine in (outdoor) customers and to-go customers with a few different sitting areas. The rear of the property is a kids area with grass and playground equipment. I only came for the root beer and sadly this was one of the sweetest ones I've ever had, out of about 200 varieties. So maybe it's a regional thing or just the way this place makes them, but its hard to drink in my opinion. Otherwise, it's a pretty historic place and a must visit if you're in the area. read more

The Root Beer Stand - Large root beer to go - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

You have to visit the root beer stand at least once. So I went all out and got the biggest footling with everything and a burger. It looks like they have definitely upgraded it from the shack i remember it being to a full blown diner. We got it to go through the side window which was fast. The dog tasted fine but the hot dog itself was a skinny as a pencil, I guess I didn't get the memo cause they've been doin that forever my gf said. The hamburger on the other hand, for 4 dollars I think? Pretty dang good, would come back to try that again to make sure I wasn't just starving. Gf loved her weiner. read more

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Such a fun place to eat!! The weather was a perfect spring day today so I brought my dog and ate outside! There is a fantastic picnic area and my dog played with the kids on the playground! There is indoor seating and they have expanded that from past years but I will always bring my dog and sit outside!!! The food is your typical chili cheese dog-type of food but the root beer is homemade and always worth taking a gallon home!!!! Super excited for warm weather and many more trips to The Root Beer Stand!!!! read more

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Definitely frozen food but I appreciate the atmosphere and letting the kids play on our way through Ohio to Michigan Service was nice. read more

On a late August day, with just the right amound of sun in your Sunday left, there is nothing better than rucking up to the counter at The Root Beer Stand and drawing back a long gulp of homemade root beer from a root beer float. I love the feel of this place, with its history and vintage signs (that old fashioned lettering!!!). I love the bright, Home-Depot orange of its roof - or is it more of a Howard Johnson orange? Either way, you really can't miss the place. It just feels like a throw-back, a vacation-y place, a cool spot to bring the kids ---they have games at the bar, and a play-ground in back next to shady picnic tables. The food isn't spectacular. It's not even really average, but I loved my float. read more

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Stopped here on our way to Columbus after a weekend in Cincinnati and it's so worth the stop! Such a neat place with plenty of outdoor seating if you don't want to make a mess in your car. Employees are friendly and helpful and our order came out super fast. We ordered root beer and red cream soda floats that were delicious. I had a YOLO moment and ordered the Timmy Dog that I wasn't too fond of but that's more of my fault for ordering something with ingredients I knew I wouldn't like. read more

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A summer favorite that always gives the taste of nostalgia. Hit it today with my youngest. I got the double cheese and she a chili coney, emphasized with the table top water games that take me back to my childhood. It's worth a look. I'd hit it...again. read more

The Root Beer Stand - Double cheese with Grippos! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What a cute old school burger bar! Found this on Cincysavers so decided to try it out. They have a nice outdoor patio and picnic table area to bring friends and the family. It was a hot day but in the shaded picnic area it felt perfect. Nice afternoon to enjoy some fast food. You order at a window and pickup at another window once ready. They also do offer pickup ordering. I was excited to try the famous root beer float. I did a classic with root beer and vanilla ice cream and it really hit the spot. I also wanted to try both the chili dog and cheeseburger so I decided to get both and save the burger for later and eat the chili dog. I did just chilli to try to get the flavor of the chili and because I decided to order cheese fries and didn't want to have so much cheese on everything. The chili is definitely on the "sweeter" side and is liquify like skyline chili, not thick chili. It was alright since the hot dog is just boiled and not grilled. I added some of the cheese fries inside it for half of it ti add some crunch to it. The fries are delicious! They are the crispy thicker fries and with cheese they were perfect. I wish they had some spicy food options. I do want to come back and try the pizza burger which is a burger that has pizza sauce and I believe mozzarella cheese. It would be even better if it had pepperoni or bacon and onions as well but it's something I want to come try as I've never had it! I also decided to grab 2 of the Sonders Root Beer float ale beers to try later. I will have to add to the review once I try the beer and burger. I think this is a great place to hang out in a lazy Sunday and enjoy the gorgeous summer says. We plan to come back before summer ends. I want to try some of the other soft serve ice cream flavors and float combinations. The staff working there is also super friendly, efficient, and accurate at what they do! I enjoyed the afternoon with friends. read more

The Root Beer Stand - Chili dog and cheese fries and root beer float - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Well deserved recognition for this place!! Lotsa people eating and ordering food here when we arrived. Plenty of ample parking spots and even side spots for more. Has a great little playground for the kiddos with lotsa seating to chow down on whatever suits your fancy!! Simple food's and easy-going experiences, reminded me of being a kid again eating a chili n cheese dog with a flavorful root beer float!! Order at the window amd them pickup service to sit wherever you'd like or of course to go!! Good eats and good times! read more

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It's the root beer stand, what more can I say. They have chili dogs, hamburgers and ice cream and they are seasonal. They are known for their homemade root beer. Food is what you would expect so I can't go into details. But a favorite place to get a cheap lunch and ice cold root beer. read more

The Root Beer Stand - Cheese coney footlong and root beer - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What I ordered: 6" chili cheese dog, 6" Timmy dog, and French fries. I enjoyed the regular flavors from the chili cheese dog more than the Timmy dog. Ordered takeout back to my hotel. Wait was pretty quick. Just a note, if it's hot out, it's hot here. I'm a visitor from out of state, it took getting used to the heat and lack of AC. Note: they give you the option of adding bacon to their burgers! I did not know prior (studied the menu before getting here to know what to order). Found out after I paid with the sign. read more

The Root Beer Stand - Timmy dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Your typical fast food prepackaged foods. The burger is definitely frozen burgers, hot dog is boiled in water and the fries were cold and tasted like old oil. It was fast, easy to order. Reasonably priced considering how expensive the world has gotten. Definitely better to just stay at home and cook your own burger. read more

What an amazing local place. Such an old school feel with the excellent cheese dog and probably the best root bear float I've ever had. The service at the bar seating area was outstanding. It's a must have in north Cincy read more

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A local favorite for years! Had our fist stop to the root-beer stand and they've done many renovations and upgrades. They also now serve fries! If you are looking for a fun unique lunch experience, it's so worth your time. read more

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Yum, nothing better on a hot summer day than home made root beer from The Root Beer Stand... great hotdogs, cool drinks and some ice cream favorites. Tucked in a business/warehouse area, this place looks like a 50s drive up diner. While indoor seating is currently removed, there are plenty of tables in the back lot as well as playground equipment to entertain the kids. My wife and I stopped and I got the "Timmy" and fresh root beer and she had the cheese cony. Both were great and hot the spot! We also got a half gallon glass growler to take home. Have fun visiting The Root Beer Stand! read more

The Root Beer Stand - The "Timmy" - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I finally was able to try the root beer stand and wow I wish I would've stopped by sooner! There are so many spots to sit and eat, parking on both sides of the building, and even an outdoor area that's kid friendly with a play set and cornhole! The service was quick and easy and definitely gave off homey vibes. Food wise I ordered a double cheeseburger and a root beer float. Both were incredibly delightful. I will absolutely be back with friends and family! read more

The Root Beer Stand - Double Cheeseburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Been going there for 60 years and I know how it was and how it is today. Root Beer is always good as it has been. Creamy and no bite which is what it always has been and thats fine. But PLEASE STOP Staging the popcorn. When it isn't made fresh to order like it was it gets chewy. I can get chewy popcorn at Krogers. We got there at 4:30 and ate inside. The popcorn was made before noon I expect and tasted like it. Fries are fairly new there and I try them every year and yes they are always staged and nasty. you can do better. Chili for the foot long. Its never been Skyline but its not been very good for a while. Pizza Burger is about like it always has been. No offence but I always buy a bunch of the coupons because I love the place but I just can't do it any longer until the food gets better. read more

The food is not like it used to be. Part of what made the root beer taste good was the chilled mug. The root beer taste was harsh and was warm. It's not the same in a styrofoam cup. The foot long bun wasn't warm, steamed or soft. The chili tasted stale. Expanding the inside was nice; but if the food isn't good not worth the trip. We've been coming to the root beer stand for over sixty years. This is the worst it's ever been. Very disappointing. Chill your own mugs and buy a liter of A&W. read more

Best chili dogs in Cincinnati, but that's not the only thing on the menu. A great affordable restaurant for families to make special memories, for children and parents to remember! read more

6-7-25 i had a very bad experience with a customer there that accused me of stealing from the tip jar, and nobody said anything despite me clearly accidentally dropping extra in the jar and trying to get it back . did not feel welcome hostile environment read more