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The Root Beer Stand

3100 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-3753
269-345-4418
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Ranked #17 of 120 restaurants in Kalamazoo
Cuisines: American, Hot Dogs
Most recent review
- 27 Apr 2013
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7 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Fire up your classic car (convertible's best) and get some dawgs! Root beer is delish, in huge heavy mugs. Service is quick, so tip heavy; easy to do as dinner for 2 <$10! Our first time this year, many more to come!

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

A place like this would be amazing if they were open all year along, with their classic hot dogs and obviously root beer. I love the idea of not having to get out of your car, I'm lazy, and they come to you.

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Providence, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Root beer Stand is known for hotdogs and fresh Root beer. If you aren't interested in either one of those this place isn't for you. If you love hotdogs though you won't find a better dog in town. They have an amazing taste to them. Highly Recommended.

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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27 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

I love love love this place. You get to sit in your car and they wait on you. We have been going here for many years and the service and hot dogs are still perfect. We go over 10 -15 times a season.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

It ain't classy, but it's classic. Root Beer Stand. Hot dogs, Root Beer. For me, this place is tasty, yummy nostalgia.

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012 via mobile

I don't know where everyone is getting there great hot dogs at but they sure aren't here. The buns are steamed to much and the hot dogs have stayed in the water to long. I'll get my dogs somewhere else

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Detroit, Michigan
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26 reviews 26 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

This place is adorable, such a good old fashion outting. Really good homemade root beer, and everything is so cheap!

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

I go to the Root Beer Stand as soon as it opens every year. The food is always consistent, and there is something so perfectly nostalgic about this drive in. I'm not even a fan of root beer, and I still get it when I go, that's how good it really is. Remember though that it's cash only, but really... More

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Lansing, MI
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10 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

I've been eating hot dogs and root beer at The Root Beer Stand since I was in High School (Old Central High on Westnedge Ave - Class of '60). Nothing has changed - they remain delicious! I now live in Lansing and my wife and I drive to Kazoo several times each summer for our "fix". Hurry and go there... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Not to be missed. Great sauce. Super friendly and professional service. Awesome rootbeer.

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