Clam chowder, white clam pizza and steamed cheeseburgers are probably the first things to come to mind. when you think about food for which Connecticut is well known. But we can also stake claim to having the best root beer float around. It is a secret recipe that has been served up for almost 70 years at an iconic drive-in restaurant in Bethel. Let’s take a look and see why these root beer floats are so special.
The Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant has been serving its customer since 1948. There are definitely reasons why this restaurant has stood the test of time and the root beer floats are only one of them.
These famous floats start with cold and sweet Sycamore Old-Fashioned Root Beer. The recipe has been around as long as the drive-in has been open and only a few know the secret. The homemade brew is then topped with hand scooped ice cream.
The interior of the restaurant is adorned with quirky decor including a few old time gas pumps. There is no shortage of photos framed on the walls and toy cars and trucks rest on a high shelf at the top of the dining room,
Chrome edged tables and chairs complete the old school atmosphere that also shows off a black checkered floor. Vintage advertising signs also remind patrons of a time not quite forgotten.
On Saturdays during the summer, the Sycamore Drive-In hosts cruise nights where you can show if your classic car if you happen to have one. Or you can stop in and check out the cars, enjoy food specials and listen to the D.J.
The neon sign at the Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant hints at another one of their customer's favorite food items that is the perfect partner for a root beer float.
The Dagwood Burger is made of five ounces of ground steak meat cooked to perfection. Topped with a slice of melted American cheese then served with ketchup, mustard, pickle, tomato slices, onion, lettuce and just a touch of mayonnaise. This is a burger you can sink your teeth into. The drive-in also serves sandwiches, salads and other yummy eats and is open for breakfast as well.
Add the Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant to your bucket list places to visit the next time you are hungry. And don't forget to order the best root beer float to go along with your meal.
Rumor has it that the root beer floats are so good, that Santa makes a stop at the drive-in every year. After all, sometimes you just aren't in the mood for milk.
The Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant can be found at 282 Greenwood Ave., Bethel, CT 06801.
Does the thought of having the world’s best root beer float make your sweet tooth tingle? You can also try one of these candy shops in Connecticut to satisfy that craving.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
