Bear's Rootbeer (formerly A&w)

800 E Elm St, Union City, USA, United States

🛍 Cheese, American, Fast Food, Ice Cream

4.2 💬 812 Reviews

Phone: +19378990044

Address: 800 E Elm St, Union City, USA, United States

City: Union City

Dishes: 5

Reviews: 812

"I had been to this place back when it was A&W and enjoyed it then. Happened to be passing through recently and decided to drop in for some food. Service was quick and friendly. The food was just so-so. I ordered a coney cheese dog with fries and a small peanut butter milkshake. The coney dog and waffle fries tasted good, but the portions were not very big for the money. The milkshake was huge for being a small in my opinion, but it was not very good. The texture was kind of weird. The ice cream was kind of soupy like it was melted, but with frozen chunks in it. It definitely wasn't spoiled or anything, it just seems like they took some partially melted ice cream and then some still frozen s...


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Lil Lil

Food was great but when I open my drink lid to chew on some ice I see a bug in my cup Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner

Menu - 5 options

All prices are estimates.

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warren
warren

I used to eat here a lot. over the last couple of years the food really went down hill, They won't even fix the drive through system Meal type: Dinner Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 1


Travis
Travis

Great place to eat love the car hop style Parking: It's a car hop style pull in to order or park and go in to dine or carry out Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Coney Dog, Fries, Burger Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot


Daniel
Daniel

I had been to this place back when it was A&W and enjoyed it then. Happened to be passing through recently and decided to drop in for some food. Service was quick and friendly. The food was just so-so. I ordered a coney cheese dog with fries and a small peanut butter milkshake. The coney dog and waffle fries tasted good, but the portions were not very big for the money. The milkshake was huge for being a small in my opinion, but it was not very good. The texture was kind of weird. The ice cream was kind of soupy like it was melted, but with frozen chunks in it. It definitely wasn't spoiled or anything, it just seems like they took some partially melted ice cream and then some still frozen so...

Union City

Union City

Union City offers a diverse culinary scene with influences from Mexican, Filipino, and Cuban cuisines, featuring tacos, lumpia, and Cuban sandwiches as popular local dishes.

Categories

  • Cheese A curated selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, featuring diverse flavors and textures that delight the palate. Perfect for sharing or savored individually with the ideal accompaniments.
  • American Enjoy classic American flavors with our diverse menu, featuring juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, hearty BBQ ribs, and fresh salads. Indulge in timeless comfort with each bite, crafted to satisfy all tastes.
  • Fast Food Enjoy a variety of quick and delicious meals perfect for on-the-go dining. From juicy burgers and crispy fries to refreshing drinks, our fast food menu satisfies your cravings with speedy service and irresistible flavors.
  • Ice Cream A delightful selection of creamy, handcrafted ice creams with a variety of flavors ranging from classic vanilla and chocolate to unique options like lavender honey and spicy mango, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeout

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