. "1"^^ . "I always thought that A&W was Canadian, but in actual fact it has its origin in California where it first made its root beer1919!!! The franchises began in 1921 where they sold root beer, floats and hot dogs. \nI was surprised to discover ( when researching them for this review) that they are in numerous countries all over the world including places like Bangladesh! Who would have thought that? \n Ok enough of the history lesson. \nThis A&W is like all of them, themed in the famous orange and brown colors with pics of drive ins, vintage cars, black and white snapshots and a general 1950's ish feel. \n\nThis A&W is located near 17th ave, and subsequently gets it share of colorful characters, but the staff are excellent. Fast and efficient ( not necessarily friendly). \nWhen I was here, they were fast with their service and my food was good. I had a veggie swiss burger ( a nice option) with onion rings and a root beer. The onion rings here are hands down my favorite. They almost appear home made with whole onion rings not mashed onion inside. They are large and dusted with seasoning salt. SO good. The bag they are in always end up a greasy mess, but I have to say they are delicious! \n\n The root beer is in my opinion THE BEST root beer on the planet. When I was living overseas I found a store that sold it and I just about cried with joy when I found it!!! When I was a kid I used to go to A&W with my mom, and the 2 of us would sit in the car and enjoy our mama burgers... mom is gone now, but I still cherish that memory. \nAnyhow.... I digress. \nThis A&W is like most I have been to. Fast service, quality product and a nostalgic place to have a burger."^^ . . "4"^^ . "2"^^ . . "2"^^ . "2010-11-13T00:00:00"^^ .