“A typical A & W Root Beer Drive-In,” this one in North Carolina. Dexter postcard (ca. 1959).
A&W Root Beer was a national favorite in the mid-twentieth century. It became widely popular after World War II, with its “Frosty Mug” logo becoming an iconic symbol of the brand. By the 1970s, A&W had over 2,000 locations across the United States and internationally. These drive-ins were known for their carhop service and were especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s, making A&W a staple of American roadside culture. The root beer float, made with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a frosty mug of A&W Root Beer, became a popular menu item during that time. It was a favorite treat for many families who embraced both its sweet taste and its $0.25 price tag.
A&W Root Beer drive-ins still exist, though they are less common than they once were. Some locations have become drive-thru or sit-down restaurants, and they continue to serve their famous root beer.
[Sources: Wikipedia, OldRestaurants.com, HistoryOasis.com and ShiftyChevre.com]
“A typical A & W Root Beer Drive-In,” this one in North Carolina. Dexter postcard (ca. 1959).
A&W Root Beer was a national favorite in the mid-twentieth century. It became widely popular after World War II, with its “Frosty Mug” logo becoming an iconic symbol of the brand. By the 1970s, A&W had over 2,000 locations across the United States and internationally. These drive-ins were known for their carhop service and were especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s, making A&W a staple of American roadside culture. The root beer float, made with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a frosty mug of A&W Root Beer, became a popular menu item during that time. It was a favorite treat for many families who embraced both its sweet taste and its $0.25 price tag.
A&W Root Beer drive-ins still exist, though they are less common than they once were. Some locations have become drive-thru or sit-down restaurants, and they continue to serve their famous root beer.
[Sources: Wikipedia, OldRestaurants.com, HistoryOasis.com and ShiftyChevre.com]