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About A&W

A&W in Milbrae serves up classic fast-food favorites, including our signature root beer, delicious burgers, crispy chicken, and golden fries. We offer convenient options to suit your needs, whether you prefer delivery, drive-through, takeout, or dining in. Known for our fast service, we're open for...

A&W in Milbrae serves up classic fast-food favorites, including our signature root beer, delicious burgers, crispy chicken, and golden fries. We offer convenient options to suit your needs, whether you prefer delivery, drive-through, takeout, or dining in. Known for our fast service, we're open for lunch and dinner every day from 10:30 AM to 9 PM. We strive to be accessible to all, with a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom. We also offer alcoholic beverages. Rated 3.8/5 based on 202 reviews, we look forward to welcoming you!

What Customers Say About A&W

A&W in Milbrae is praised for its nostalgic flavors, especially the root beer floats and Papa Burgers. Many appreciate the fresh, made-to-order food. However, cleanliness is a recurring concern, and some report inconsistent service and food quality.

Popular Dishes

root beer floats (6) onion rings (3) Papa Burgers Coney Dog chili hot dog cheese curds

Best For

Families Quick Bite Casual Solo Dining

Tip: Visit for the root beer float and fresh-cooked burgers, but be aware that the cleanliness may be an issue.

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🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
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What to see nearby

Green Hills Park
A 550m

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Marina Vista Park
A 628m

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Central Park
A 705m

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Bayside Park
A 891m

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A&W is located in Milbrae, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

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  • Green Hills Park (A 550m) — park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America
  • Marina Vista Park (A 628m) — park in the United States of America
  • Central Park (A 705m) — park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5335561
  • Bayside Park (A 891m) — park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5326618

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Frequently asked questions about A&W

A&W is located at 950 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030, Milbrae.
Near A&W you can find points of interest such as Green Hills Park, Marina Vista Park, Central Park, Bayside Park.
A&W offers burger cuisine.
A&W has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
A&W offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at A&W based on customer reviews are: root beer floats, onion rings, Papa Burgers, Coney Dog, chili hot dog.
A&W is ideal for families, quick bites, casual dining, solo dining.
A&W in Milbrae is praised for its nostalgic flavors, especially the root beer floats and Papa Burgers. Many appreciate the fresh, made-to-order food. However, cleanliness is a recurring concern, and some report inconsistent service and food quality.
Visit for the root beer float and fresh-cooked burgers, but be aware that the cleanliness may be an issue.
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A&W Milbrae Reviews

3.8
202
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39%
4★
28%
3★
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2★
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Reviews (40)
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John Armenta

The food here is excellent. They use high quality ground beef in their burger. They're awesome, juicy, with great flavor. The onion rings are so good, not greasy, nicely breaded. I also love the Root beer floats.

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Elizabeth Armistead

The ladies working the store this morning were the nicest people on the face of the planet. Food was typical for a KFC/ A&W hybrid store, but their friendly attitudes really made my visit enjoyable. The woman at the register suggested I try the biscuit with some butter and honey, and I don’t think I’ll ever eat another KFC biscuit another way, it was so good! I’d eat here for lunch every day if it wouldn’t make me fat! Haha

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Kim McBride

Food just as good as my childhood memory. You have to wait a few for your meal but what you spend waiting for is a fresh cooked hamburger and fries. Not pre-cooked like a majority of fast food. They still make their A&W Rootbeer in hpuse and it's still out of this world. The staff I dealt with were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about all menu items. They are will tonmake changes if you ask.

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Masy S

The only A&W I know of anymore which is a travesty!! Grew up on these amazing flavors and stand by them! They have the honest root beer floats as well as the original Papa Burgers! Fresh flavors and great coney island dogs! True American food! Brings me happy memories and I am so glad to have it around!

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Felix Abarca

I haven't had a chili hot dog in a long time; they cook a really delicious one! And I love the onion rings there! Keep up the good work!👍

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Diane Mireles

Has the best root beer floats ever. And freshest of food as well. Their pretty fast at getting you your food and floats, you serve your own soft drinks.

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Dima Sap

Food was great. Definitely recommend. Although the place wasn’t very clean and comfortable.

Dima Sap
Dima Sap

Food was great. Definitely recommend. Although the place wasn’t very clean and comfortable.

Kim McBride
Kim McBride

Food just as good as my childhood memory. You have to wait a few for your meal but what you spend waiting for is a fresh cooked hamburger and fries. Not pre-cooked like a majority of fast food. They still make their A&W Rootbeer in hpuse and it's still out of this world. The staff I dealt with were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about all menu items. They are will tonmake changes if you ask.

Elizabeth Armistead
Elizabeth Armistead

The ladies working the store this morning were the nicest people on the face of the planet. Food was typical for a KFC/ A&W hybrid store, but their friendly attitudes really made my visit enjoyable. The woman at the register suggested I try the biscuit with some butter and honey, and I don’t think I’ll ever eat another KFC biscuit another way, it was so good! I’d eat here for lunch every day if it wouldn’t make me fat! Haha

Felix Abarca
Felix Abarca

I haven't had a chili hot dog in a long time; they cook a really delicious one! And I love the onion rings there! Keep up the good work!👍

John Armenta
John Armenta

The food here is excellent. They use high quality ground beef in their burger. They're awesome, juicy, with great flavor. The onion rings are so good, not greasy, nicely breaded. I also love the Root beer floats.

Masy S
Masy S

The only A&W I know of anymore which is a travesty!! Grew up on these amazing flavors and stand by them! They have the honest root beer floats as well as the original Papa Burgers! Fresh flavors and great coney island dogs! True American food! Brings me happy memories and I am so glad to have it around!

Diane Mireles
Diane Mireles

Has the best root beer floats ever. And freshest of food as well. Their pretty fast at getting you your food and floats, you serve your own soft drinks.

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John

Very friendly cashier. I wish the fries were hot instead of barely warm. The main purpose of the visit was to take my kid for the root beer float. Good experience, so I will return with my other kid for the root bear float and some other food on our next visit. Update: Different cashier today. Very nice lady with a 49ers #10 white jersey was very friendly and pleasant. As stated last Sunday that I would bring my other kids, I did, and they were very happy dining here. Ordered the same meal from last week, the wrap combo- honey bbq and spicy Mac and cheese, and three chicken pot pies.

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Kale Toh

Only place I know where you can get KFC chicken with a good A&W root beer float.

John
John

Very friendly cashier. I wish the fries were hot instead of barely warm. The main purpose of the visit was to take my kid for the root beer float. Good experience, so I will return with my other kid for the root bear float and some other food on our next visit. Update: Different cashier today. Very nice lady with a 49ers #10 white jersey was very friendly and pleasant. As stated last Sunday that I would bring my other kids, I did, and they were very happy dining here. Ordered the same meal from last week, the wrap combo- honey bbq and spicy Mac and cheese, and three chicken pot pies.

Kale Toh
Kale Toh

Only place I know where you can get KFC chicken with a good A&W root beer float.

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Gus Haddad

Place looks really shady from the outside. Could definitely use a lot more lighting outside the place as it looks closed. Once inside thought the staff of 4 were all really nice and chill. food came out quick and they seem to want to give the place a friendly vibe which they do decently well. Food is typical and not amazing. Staff is the reason I bumped my review from a 3 star to a 4 star. Would come back.

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Douglas Wynn

It's not an authentic one that I prefer (because of childhood memories), but I was still very good. Good food, well spoken person at drive-thru, and cheese curds. A Coney Dog and large box of Cheese Curds hit the spot.

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KatyPerrуVEVO

There is no seating, you can however decide to sit at the bar next door. It takes them no more than 15 minutes to make the food. The burger was cooked medium by default and not too juicy. The fries were crispy but not airy on the inside.

Douglas Wynn
Douglas Wynn

It's not an authentic one that I prefer (because of childhood memories), but I was still very good. Good food, well spoken person at drive-thru, and cheese curds. A Coney Dog and large box of Cheese Curds hit the spot.

Gus Haddad
Gus Haddad

Place looks really shady from the outside. Could definitely use a lot more lighting outside the place as it looks closed. Once inside thought the staff of 4 were all really nice and chill. food came out quick and they seem to want to give the place a friendly vibe which they do decently well. Food is typical and not amazing. Staff is the reason I bumped my review from a 3 star to a 4 star. Would come back.

KatyPerrуVEVO
KatyPerrуVEVO

There is no seating, you can however decide to sit at the bar next door. It takes them no more than 15 minutes to make the food. The burger was cooked medium by default and not too juicy. The fries were crispy but not airy on the inside.

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Esoteric Principles Of Light StellarMass13

Pretty dirty place. The woman who assisted me shirt was stained and dirty 🤢. It is conveniently located off El Camino. The chicken sandwich I ordered wasn't bad. I have been here more than a few times over the years. The food is always good and the service is fast.

Esoteric Principles Of Light StellarMass13
Esoteric Principles Of Light StellarMass13

Pretty dirty place. The woman who assisted me shirt was stained and dirty 🤢. It is conveniently located off El Camino. The chicken sandwich I ordered wasn't bad. I have been here more than a few times over the years. The food is always good and the service is fast.

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Will S

As far as fast food places go this place is clean, the areas you can see are tidy even though it is dated it's not run down looking. What's there to really say about an A&W root beer float, it's as good you expect it to be. Onion rings were better than expected. The ladies were pleasant, smiled and provided good service.

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Sally Wong

We decided to try this place as there was a special promotion. The service was good but the Papa burger was way too salty. If the burger was not that salty, I would have been rated higher because the fries were hot n tasted very good.

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Sandy Chng

Fast food have a bad enough reputation, they jus made it worse. Burgers r flat and patties r cold. The cheetos burger is a joke, the patty is so small and nothing much inside the burger. Kids meal does not have a toy. Fries not crispy at all..

Will S
Will S

As far as fast food places go this place is clean, the areas you can see are tidy even though it is dated it's not run down looking. What's there to really say about an A&W root beer float, it's as good you expect it to be. Onion rings were better than expected. The ladies were pleasant, smiled and provided good service.

Sally Wong
Sally Wong

We decided to try this place as there was a special promotion. The service was good but the Papa burger was way too salty. If the burger was not that salty, I would have been rated higher because the fries were hot n tasted very good.

Sandy Chng
Sandy Chng

Fast food have a bad enough reputation, they jus made it worse. Burgers r flat and patties r cold. The cheetos burger is a joke, the patty is so small and nothing much inside the burger. Kids meal does not have a toy. Fries not crispy at all..

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Alejandra Rosas

Used to be really good has gone way down in the past few years when I was younger it was worth paying for the root beer freezes but now when you get a root beer freeze, it is really watery not thick and somehow chunky when I asked if they could make it thicker it seem like the manager got upset. Only come here cause it’s the closest Kentucky to me for my mom but if you want a true A&W experience and good A&W food it is worth the drive to go to San Rafael 🙂

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Campbell Winslow

Service was slow and unpleasant, possibly understaffed. They prioritized the 3 cars in the drivethrough, so we stood at the register for about 15 minutes before anyone would even look us in the eye, let alone take an order. Got the order wrong, and all the tables and chairs were dirty. I watched a couple pre-teens come in, and decide they needed to grab a napkin, wet it in the bathroom, and wipe off their chairs. Good burgers tho, I guess use the drive-thru.

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Eddie Rodriguez

This A&W and KFC combo is a little disappointing. The line was outside the door and not for the food. Their was only one cashier trainee tending to the crowd. I don't blame him since he was asking for help but I blame management since he wasn't getting it. The orders weren't being called out and there wasn't much effort being put from the kitchen. It should be a wake up call when guests are verbally complaining about the wait and are leaving because of it. Our order was incomplete and we had lettuce in our chili dogs (not supposed to be there). We weren't alone as we could hear the staff apologizing to guests about their orders being partially on hold.

Alejandra Rosas
Alejandra Rosas

Used to be really good has gone way down in the past few years when I was younger it was worth paying for the root beer freezes but now when you get a root beer freeze, it is really watery not thick and somehow chunky when I asked if they could make it thicker it seem like the manager got upset. Only come here cause it’s the closest Kentucky to me for my mom but if you want a true A&W experience and good A&W food it is worth the drive to go to San Rafael 🙂

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J

Ordered at the drive thru and half our order was missing at the window. The issue was fixed, but the people seemed confused that we had even ordered the items in the first place.

Campbell Winslow
Campbell Winslow

Service was slow and unpleasant, possibly understaffed. They prioritized the 3 cars in the drivethrough, so we stood at the register for about 15 minutes before anyone would even look us in the eye, let alone take an order. Got the order wrong, and all the tables and chairs were dirty. I watched a couple pre-teens come in, and decide they needed to grab a napkin, wet it in the bathroom, and wipe off their chairs. Good burgers tho, I guess use the drive-thru.

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David G

I have been long lauding the A&W dbl bacon cheese burger as the best $ can buy at any drive through. Sadly, this location completely bastardized my order. If I were the owner of this location, I'd fire somebody. Cold burger with one onion ring and a mound of lettuce on a cold bun and room temp beef patty. Most people don't leave reviews, they just don't patronize the venue. Today once again made me think of those that fight for $15. Try earning the $8 to $10 you're paid now. Though I should be grateful for yet again discouraging me from fast food. Perhaps the /KFC merge is the culprit. Either way, I won't be back. I'm certain I'm not alone. I can make my own floats at home for a fraction of the cost.

David G
David G

I have been long lauding the A&W dbl bacon cheese burger as the best $ can buy at any drive through. Sadly, this location completely bastardized my order. If I were the owner of this location, I'd fire somebody. Cold burger with one onion ring and a mound of lettuce on a cold bun and room temp beef patty. Most people don't leave reviews, they just don't patronize the venue. Today once again made me think of those that fight for $15. Try earning the $8 to $10 you're paid now. Though I should be grateful for yet again discouraging me from fast food. Perhaps the /KFC merge is the culprit. Either way, I won't be back. I'm certain I'm not alone. I can make my own floats at home for a fraction of the cost.

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