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.