A&W – American
This nostalgic American classic invites guests into a world of timeless comfort, where the frosty chill of a signature root beer float served in a heavy glass mug remains the ultimate centerpiece. Savory aromas of sizzling beef and smoky bacon drift through the air, meeting the irresistible crunch of hand-breaded chicken and golden, squeaky cheese curds seasoned with a tangy dill pickle zing. Whether indulging in a decadent burger swiped with creamy garlic aioli or a snap-topped Coney dog, every bite captures the simple, sun-drenched joy of a quintessential roadside feast.
A&W, 2552, East University Avenue, Fairground, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50317, United States https://awrestaurants.com/locations/iowa/des-moines/2522-e-university-avenue/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, renal, tlc, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
- Bacon & Swiss Double Burger with Garlic Aioli: Two beef patties, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, hickory-smoked bacon, toasted bun, garlic aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Swiss Single Burger with Garlic Aioli: Beef patty, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, hickory-smoked bacon, toasted bun, garlic aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders: 100% all white meat chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coney Dog: Hot dog topped with signature coney sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- 100% Beef Burger: 100% beef patty Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Dill Pickle Ranch Cheese Curds: Wisconsin White Cheddar Cheese Curds, dill pickle ranch seasoning Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curds: Wisconsin White Cheddar Cheese Curds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries: Golden fried potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- A&W Root Beer Float: A&W Root Beer made with real cane sugar, vanilla soft serve Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- A&W Root Beer: Made fresh in restaurant with real cane sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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