A&W Restaurant — Restaurant in Town of Lake George

We’ve been coming to Lake George A&W for decades… my wife since she was a little kid. The service is always great and our visit yesterday was no different. While they were obviously understaffed the women were working hard and super friendly. We know the business has changed hands and we were curious if much had changed. Unfortunately it has. I literally have dreams of the fried chicken sandwich from this place and hold all others up to this standard. When I saw it was no longer on the menu only to be replaced by a pair of chicken “sliders” I was heartbroken. I gave them a try anyway hoping maybe they’d be two mini versions of my favorite sandwich in the world. Even for a slider these were disappointing. Never mind they brought grilled chicken without cheese (not waitresses fault), they consisted of one little tough chewy tender per sandwich with mayo and pickles. Tiny. Gone was the lettuce and tomato and Miracle Whip-esque dressing. Gone was the juicy flavorful chicken breast. Gone. The new menu only shows double burgers and thankfully we asked if they actually offer a regular single burger. Also missing from the menu was the famous AW Cream Soda which we were again relieved was available if you think to ask. Our server confirmed that many regulars have inquired about their favorite items as well.

If you’re passing through and don’t have expectations from previous visits you may be satisfied however we will no longer be making the 30min drive several times each summer. All good things must come to an end and sadly Lake George A&W is...

This once cherished place and wonderful staff is definitely a long gone memory! Terrible now, if you don't want to have your heartbroken, because you love a and w and can't wait to have it. When you come to Lake George, definitely don't waste your time. This place is definitely under new owner that only cares about making a profit and losing the nostalgic touch of what this small little gem used to be. Number one, there's no longer a friendly staff.That's outside to greet.You take orders at your car to your car. There is still outdoor seating, however, the food is not the same anymore. The chili does not taste the same anymore. Almost like it's been watered down. We ordered a kids cheeseburger with no pickles.They put pickles on it and also forgot the cheese, so when we asked to have it, we made, they took it and gave it back within like three minutes. We notice all they did was swipe off the pickle off the burger and gave it right back still with no cheese. And they had attitudes about it, the root bear flow The one thing that they're supposed to be famous for it also was horrible. It was full of just root beer that is flat and maybe one small scoop of ice cream, just not the same. And I don't know why they weren't giving out receipts to anybody.So we had to ask for that too. So unfortunately, one of my small little memories of coming up every year and being excited to have an a&w root beer.Is completely gone. So please, anyone who used to love this place.Don't waste your...

I've been going to the lake since I was a kid. It's 1 of my happy places in the whole world. I remember getting in the old family station wagon and parking at A&W. "Dad, why aren't we getting out of the car?" My father simply replied "wait." Next thing I knew there was a server at our car window to take our order. Our food would come on a car tray that got hooked on the window. It was so cool. So, imagine my disappointment when this past Wednesday I took my daughter for the experience of Americana car hop dining only to learn the new owners don't do it. It's a shame. The root beer floats are still good but let's be honest, I can get burgers and fries anywhere its the experience you come for. I was also quite upset about the increase in pricing. 1 burger with fries, I 5pc chicken tender, 1 root beer float, and a commemorative mug(10.99 not bad) came to $45. So after the mug deduction the food was $35. That's insane. Anyway, I would like to recommend it but I just can't. Find a different place until they bring back the car hop and get...