A&W – American
This nostalgic haven captures the essence of the classic American roadside diner, where the aroma of sizzling beef and sweet, frosty root beer invites a sense of timeless comfort. Guests indulge in hearty burgers layered with melted Swiss and savory garlic aioli, alongside golden, hand-breaded tenders and the playful tang of dill pickle ranch cheese curds. Every meal finds its perfect finale in a signature root beer float, served in a chilled mug that epitomizes the simple joy of a well-loved tradition.
3144, South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95124 https://awrestaurants.com/locations/california/san-jose/3144-south-bascom-avenue/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, renal, tlc, slow-carb
Diet fit at A&W
Dairy-Free at A&W
A&W in San Jose has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at A&W
A&W in San Jose has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dill Pickle Ranch Cheese Curds, Fries and Cheese Curds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at A&W
A&W in San Jose has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries and A&W Root Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at A&W
A&W in San Jose has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dill Pickle Ranch Cheese Curds, Fries and Cheese Curds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at A&W
A&W in San Jose has 5 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Dill Pickle Ranch Cheese Curds and 100% Beef Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at A&W
A&W in San Jose has 4 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dill Pickle Ranch Cheese Curds, Fries and Cheese Curds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Plant-Based at A&W
A&W in San Jose has 1 plant-based-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Anti-Inflammatory at A&W
A&W in San Jose has 3 anti-inflammatory-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dill Pickle Ranch Cheese Curds, 100% Beef Burger and Cheese Curds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at A&W
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon & Swiss Single Burger with Garlic Aioli | 86.2 g | 51.8 g |
| Bacon & Swiss Double Burger with Garlic Aioli | 86.2 g | 46.2 g |
| Cheese Curds | 86.7 g | 14.7 g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders | 11.7 g | 10.8 g |
| 100% Beef Burger | 2.6 g | 10.5 g |
| Dill Pickle Ranch Cheese Curds | 40.8 g | 9 g |
| Root Beer Float | 19 g | 4.8 g |
| Fries | 16.5 g | 1.8 g |
| A&W Root Beer | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Coney Dog | 3.8 g | 0.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Burgers
- Bacon & Swiss Double Burger with Garlic Aioli: Two beef patties, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, hickory-smoked bacon, garlic aioli, toasted bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Swiss Single Burger with Garlic Aioli: Beef patty, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, hickory-smoked bacon, garlic aioli, toasted bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 100% Beef Burger: 100% beef patty Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken & Hot Dogs
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders: 100% all white meat chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coney Dog: Hot dog with meat sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Dill Pickle Ranch Cheese Curds: Wisconsin White Cheddar Cheese Curds, dill pickle ranch seasoning Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curds: Wisconsin White Cheddar Cheese Curds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries: Potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Root Beer Float: A&W Root Beer made with real cane sugar, vanilla soft serve
- A&W Root Beer: Made fresh with real cane sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about A&W
- Is A&W dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. A&W has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fries.
- What can I eat at A&W on a dairy-free diet?
- Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does A&W have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fries and A&W Root Beer.
- What is the highest-protein dish at A&W?
- Bacon & Swiss Single Burger with Garlic Aioli, at roughly 51.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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