It’s hard to resist a classic restaurant, as there’s just something there that harkens back to your childhood. Whether it’s the food, the location, the friendships made, or something else, you’re drawn to return over and over.

All of that is just what you’ll find at A&W Root Beer, where people will drive from all over Northern California for the nostalgia alone.

The original A&W Root Beer location is in the town of Lodi.
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Opened in 1919, the highlight here was the now famous fresh-made root beer served in their signature frosty mugs. Today it is a classic Northern California restaurant.
Back in the day, this was THE place to meet your friends or go with the family.
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In addition to drive-through food service, there were also stalls where you were greeted by a carhop.
Although the location looks very different today, it still possesses the same throwback charm.
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It’s not just a neighborhood favorite, but rather, one that A&W Root Beer lovers flock to for a taste of the good ole days!

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All over the restaurant you will find memorabilia collected over the years.
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Classic A&W Root Beer bottles, mugs, and historical documents give visitors a window into California history.
The menu options cover the classics, but with the A&W Root Beer flavor and flair.
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Choose from six different kinds of 100% all beef burgers, chicken sliders and tenders, hot dogs and chili dogs, and an array of sides.
You’d be hard press not to feel the nostalgia when looking at keepsakes such as these.
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The color scheme of the restaurant has remained the same as well – the bright orange and earthy brown peppered throughout. It also makes it an enticing place to bring the entire family.
The times may have changed but the restaurant is still a great place to gather.
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Its fame has expanded over the years, encompassing thousands of A&W Root Beer chain restaurant franchises all over the country where fresh-made root beer is still king!

Raise a glass, grab a classic booth, and order a nostalgic meal at the original the A&W Root Beer, an American classic!

Have you been to the original A&W Root Beer restaurant in Lodi? If so, what did you enjoy the most? We’d love to see your photos and hear about your experience there.

If you’re looking for other classic restaurants in the Northern California area, be sure to check out this hot dog stand hiding in an old livestock auction yard.

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