The Root Beer Stand has been a family favorite of loyal customers around greater Cincinnati and out-of-towners since 1957.
They make their own root beer on-site, which makes this location the best place in the Queen City to stop for a famous root beer.
The Root Beer Stand originally opened as an A&W franchise and then changed the name to “The Root Beer Stand” in 1982 when the A&W franchise expired.
When is the Root Beer Stand Open?
The Root Beer Stand is open each season from late March through late September, so plan accordingly.
As soon as the weather gets warmer in the spring, The Root Beer Stand is a popular first stop to celebrate.
What’s on The Root Beer Stand Menu?
The Root Beer Stand menu includes chili dogs, footlong hot dogs, hamburgers and classic cheeseburgers, fries, popcorn, pork BBQ sandwiches, snacks, and ice cream. And, of course, root beer and root beer floats.
How to Order the Famous Fare
Customers can order from the walk-up window, dine at the counter, or order online, with pickup or delivery available.
There’s always a steady stream of customers when you visit The Rootbeer Stand, but the orders are filled pretty quickly.
What Form of Payment Do They Accept at The Root Beer Stand?
The Root Beer Stand used to be cash-only, but thankfully, they accept cash, credit cards, AND digital payments.
The Best Root Beer
You MUST try one of their famous floats. It’s made with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, or try a root beer served in a frosted mug if you are dining in.
Float flavor options are Root Beer, Red Cream Soda, Orange, Lemonade, and Classic Coke.
You can order root beer by the gallon or a half gallon to go.
We typically order a gallon of root beer and ask for extra cups if we’re dining there.
Realistically, you might want to order a couple of gallons of root beer to go if you don’t live close.
If you don’t like root beer, they have Coke, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Red Cream Soda, Lemonade, and Orange in a small 12oz or large 20 oz size.
They also serve seltzer and beer from Sonder Brewing. Hard Seltzer floats are available, as well as “Blizzies,” soft-serve ice cream with mix-ins.
You’ll find that the foot-long chili cheese dogs and other family-friendly menu options are affordable.
The coneys can get messy, so you may want to grab a fork. They also have hot sauce if you prefer to add a little kick.
Is there Seating at The Root Beer Stand?
There is a counter with bar stools where you can get waitstaff service or order your menu items and sit at one of the picnic tables on the back side of the building.
A bonus of sitting at the counter is that you can play a hand-held water game while you wait.
Even teenagers enjoy playing the games before their food comes.
If you sit at the counter, you’ll notice a collection of hats left by customers over the years decorating the ceiling.
Outdoor Seating at the Picnic Area at The Root Beer Stand
There’s plenty of seating for customers outside in the picnic area if seating at the counter area is full or if you have your pet with you.
Kids will also enjoy burning off some energy on the playground.
Where is The Root Beer Stand Located?
The Root Beer Stand is at 11566 Reading Rd, Sharonville, OH.
Have you been to The Root Beer Stand?
The Root Beer Stand is the perfect way to treat yourself.
You can find out more about The Root Beer Stand on its website. (513) 769-4349
My daughter has been begging us to go there. We pass by it all the time. We’ll definitely hit up the Root Beer Stand this spring.