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    The Root Beer Stande

    3.2 (86 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Divey
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Dole Whip
    Rhonda M.

    Went here for the first time for the Eclipse party. What a great excuse to eat ice cream! I ordered the Windy City Dog ($7.99) while hubby got the Cod Fish sandwich ($7.99) & a side of fries ($5.29). We both got Dole Whips for dessert. Hubby didn't even want to go here but ended up liking his cod sandwich & Dole Whip. Both of us agreed the fries were way overpriced & not that good. My "Chicago dog" was a little pricey & just okay - way too much mustard that overwhelmed the other flavors. I would order it again with the mustard on the side. The cod sandwich was huge & tasty - highly recommend. Our car hop took good care of us & we tipped her accordingly. We would like to return here & support a locally owned family restaurant. Looking forward to trying the burgers!

    Not today. Lol. Love the food here! Show them love! Roxannenicole0 insta

    Warm, friendly service. Excellent food options! Love it! Very vintage style. Good spot for a quick bite!

    Hanky Panky Burger
    LJ W.

    Being that I absolutely love Root Beer, I had to give the Root Beer Stande a shot! Pulled up and sat for a moment, I thought this was a car hop but I figured that maybe things had changed so I got out of the car and that prompted the waitress to come and greet me. She gave us an updated menu that had a lot more to choose from. I ordered the Hanky Panky Burger basket. The Hanky Panky is a bacon cheeseburger with a special sauce and grilled cheese sandwiches for buns. The basket came with fries and a drink, so I obviously got a root beer. The waitress advised me that they are cash only, but she could accept Cash App. I ended up Cash Apping her for my meal and the food came out fairly quickly. The burger looked amazing and it was! My only complaint with my burger would be that I wish it had a little more of the secret sauce. The fries were standard-issue crinkle fries, but they were hot so that was a plus! The house root beer was a bit underwhelming because it lacked the kick that usually comes with most root beers. I will likely try the red cream soda when I return. My wife got the Phillio Cheesesteak and she said the meat was good, but the veggies were heavily salted. She also got an order of fried mushrooms, and she really enjoyed them. We both agreed that we would definitely try them again in the future! Hanky Panky Burger 1-5=4.9! Fries 1-5=3.5. Root Beer 1-5=2. Customer Service 1-5=4.

    Melissa B.

    While visiting the Dayton Ohio area we stopped at the Root Beer Stande. I saw that it was the Retro Old Fashioned Curb Service and it was Hot Dogs and Root Beer what a wonderful Nostalgic foodie adventure. We pulled in and the waitress was there "Toot-sweet". I ordered 2 Hot Dogs with Chili, Mustard and Onions. They do not put Cole Slaw on the Dogs here I also ordered a large Root Beer, which I was hoping was HOMEMADE but not..Tony had his own Beverage of Choice in the car already. The food was good! The Chili or sauce on the dog was very good but the onions were strong from being a little old maybe a day or so. But I would eat here again, strong onions don't keep me away!!! I recommend this nice little Mom and Pop Retro Foodie Adventure!!!

    No cash only sign!

    Horrible service ! Complicated payment ! It is definitely not worth your day to be there !

    Good service young ladies working are sight for sore eyes good food best in town best rootbeer in town fast service did i say food is excellent will come again real soon thanks guys

    Ahhhhh.
    Mark K.

    This is a place I assumed I'd been before, and maybe I had, long ago, but never reviewed. It's a real old-time root beer stand (why the extra "e"?) You park, and they come to serve you, using a tray on your window if you want. I was here for the root beer, mainly, but had some lunch too, and it was all good. The root beer came in a heavy frosted mug. Nice head, great flavor. Tasted homemade (though they have a Frostop sign, so I'm not sure.) I had the "super burger" which is two patties, mayo, lettuce, tomato, cheese, etc. A really good burger. Thin patties with good flavor. Good bun and toppings. Also had fried cauliflower. Again, very good. Service was good. Prices are reasonable (all of the above for $10.) It's a nice place for nostalgia and root beer, but also a really good lunch or dinner.

    a hot dog and french fries

    Living in east Dayton 60 years and being at root beer stand can't count how many times in my youth. I have not been in several years. This is what I got today after spending $20. 2 short hot dogs and 2 fries. Kids could only eat a few of the fries they were so under cooked. The hot dogs were no better than what you can get at speedway for $1 a piece. Avoid this place like the plague!!!

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    Friendly service and the food is always hot and fresh! Nice indoor area to eat if you don't want to sit in your car.

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