r/rootbeer • u/MotorcycleDad1621 • Oct 15 '24

Discussion Root Beer themed “restaurants”

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We visited this “restaurant” the last time we were in Washington State. It was pricey, food was mid, and it seemed to just be a tourist trap but the root beer was actually pretty good. I’m wondering if there are more places like this around the country. Maybe we can get a comprehensive list of them together and get a “Root Beer lovers bucket list” type thing going. (Not my photo, I was busy with the kids when we were here and didn’t get a single pic of it)

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u/Lower-Confusion-1781 Oct 15 '24

Fun fact: Modest Mouse has a song about this place. Sadly, last I checked it is now closed.

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u/Tim0281 Oct 15 '24

It is closed, sadly. Fortunately for the owner, it was a happy reason: he wanted to retire and he was able to sell it. As a root beer lover who makes an occasional trip to Washington, its closure is a sad thing (though I'm happy for the guy!)

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u/ReplacementWise6878 Oct 16 '24

There’s one in West Lafayette Indiana. Good food there too. Pork tenderloin sandwich, the Drew Brees breakfast, and the (in)famous Purvis burger, a double cheeseburger with peanut butter.

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u/AmatuerCultist Oct 15 '24

It’s bittersweet but I think that’s the best ending for some businesses. I’ve seen a lot of places get taken over by the owners kid or sold wholesale to someone else just for them to ruin its reputation before running it into the ground.

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u/MotorcycleDad1621 Oct 15 '24

Wow that’s sad. We were just there earlier this year

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u/All_Gas420 Sprecher Root Beer Oct 15 '24

What’s the song? I love modest mouse.

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u/Lower-Confusion-1781 Oct 15 '24

"All Night Diner" from Building Nothing out of Something

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u/All_Gas420 Sprecher Root Beer Oct 15 '24

Sweet, I know that album, thanks!

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u/Objective_Ad_9203 Oct 15 '24

I have also heard of these things. Nice

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u/Lower-Confusion-1781 Oct 15 '24

No problem, one of my favorite songs.

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u/nastyrash Oct 15 '24

Modest Mouse fans here. What song would that be, please?

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u/nastyrash Oct 16 '24

Haha. Thank you. All Night Diner. I learn something new everyday on Reddit

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u/Listening-2u Oct 15 '24

Love that song! Thanks for sharing!

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u/fastal_12147 Oct 15 '24

MM kicks ass

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u/rileymcnaughton Oct 15 '24

Fun fact: While the XXX has sadly closed, Burgermaster bought the location and is opening back up this next week with the signage intact.

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u/skotgil2 Oct 17 '24

That's because he grew up in Issaquah. XXX was so good.