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I found most of the A&W Root Beer family residing here at Carter's Drive-In. Papa and Mama Burger are in back next to the outdoor seating area. Teen Burger stands out front by the entrance, and the mechanism that makes him spin back and forth still works. Didn't see Baby Burger, unfortunately. Carter's used to actually be an A&W stand, and the statues have been there for years.
[Dean Jeffrey, 07/12/2002]A&W Root Beer Family:- Directions:
- Adolfo's Taco Shop, on the south edge of town. I-10 exit 336 onto S. Haskell Ave. and drive north a couple of miles. On the right, at the corner of S. Haskell Ave. and W. Downen St.
- Status:
- Gone
At one of my favorite breakfast spots, the Costa Mesa Omelette Parlor, they have a "Papa Burger" statue in the entry way to the restaurant. The 'Papa Burger' statue is one of the A&W Root Beer family members, but this one has been modified from its original form. Blond hair has been painted on, and the eyes and mouth have been modified. Also, what used to be a mug of A&W root beer has been painted to resemble a mug of beer.
I was told by one of the employees that the statue has been there since the restaurant opened in 1983. At Christmas time they have a giant Santa hat they put on him.
[Greg Kopp, 04/01/2009]Freaky Papa Burger:- Address:
- 316 W. 2nd St., Chico, CA
- Directions:
- Inside Madison Bear Garden. Downtown, on the southwest corner of W. 2nd and Salem Sts.
- Hours:
- Daily 11-9:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 530-891-1639
We quickly stopped so I could run over and take a picture of the plaque. We had planned to also stop at the functioning A&W, but we were both so nauseated by the tent cities, trash and people leaving garbage that we quickly left Lodi. We just didn't feel safe. We know and help homeless weekly. Lodi could hold them to a higher standard.
[Sue B, 07/13/2023]Birthplace of A&W Root Beer:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 13 Pine St., Lodi, CA
- Directions:
- Downtown. Plaque is set into the sidewalk, next to a fireplug, on the north side of W. Pine St. midway between N. School St. and N. Sacramento St. The restaurant with displays is a half-mile southeast, at 216 E. Lodi Ave.
- Lodi, California - Birthplace of A&W Root Beer
A plaque marks the site of the first A&W root beer stand. An A&W a half-mile away features wall displays of company memorabilia. Stand opened in 1919, chain started in 1922.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
Dang that's tasty root beer, and it's still served here in a glass mug.
[Jolene, 05/13/2017]
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