Stewart’s Root Beer Drive-In

Reviews

• Jadira Q.

  star star star star star_border 6 June 2026

  If you are looking to travel back in time a bit, then Stewart's is definitely a spot you should visit!
  
  A few of my co-workers had talked about this being one of those "must try" places so I was super excited to finally give it a try.  As much as I really wanted to try their burger or hot dog, I opted for their gyro since the warm weather is around the corner but got the gyro platter that came with fries...yes I know I know!
  
  My co-worker got the same thing minus the fries and he immediately persuaded me to try one of their Sodas.  I think one of the major selling points was that the soda would be served in an ice cold frosted pint type glass so I gave in! I got the Steward Orange Cream while he got the Root Beer and boy they were so good!!
  
  Our food came out shortly after and the gyros definitely did not disappoint! We both got the standard gyro which was shredded and they also had a chicken option.  I found the gyro meat to be tasty and the fries had the perfect amount of crisp! And it wouldn't be complete unless you add a splash of hot sauce which they had.
  
  Overall, I thought the food was awesome and service was great! I would definitely return.

• Mary M.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 4 June 2026

  When you order a root beer float tell them to hold the curly black hair!   Always enjoy the hotdog with the works, I didn't realize the works included human hair in your beverage......  just sayin' . The waitress hardly apologized!   So sorry to ruin YOUR day.!

• Cindy B.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 27 May 2026

  I've always loved Stewart's because you can get the same meals you remembered from many years back.  Apparently that is no longer the case.  The root beer was served in a glass mug, but not the frosty mug I expected. It just wasn't very cold at all.  My chili cheese dog was luke warm with some sort of shredded cheese on top that didn't melt at all. Onion rings were good. While the food was not terrible, it just wasn't the same experience I've had at Stewart's over my lifetime. Disappointed.

• Laura C.

  star star star star star_border 24 May 2026

  About once a year I get a craving for a crazy caloric meal that I know I'd soon regret but feel so happy while I consume it. I really wanted cheese fries and a float and my bf wanted a chili dog, Stewart's fit the bill. I always forget that Stewart's is the original Sonic where you can eat in your car. I'm not a big fan of eating in my car so we opted to sit inside, which has a bar-like set up. The server inside greeted us promptly and took our order. Our food came out in about 10 minutes or so, as it's made to order (and you can see into the kitchen from the bar area). We ordered chili dogs, onion rings, California burger (lettuce, tomato, onion), cheese fries and an orange float (yea don't judge us :)). Everything was very enjoyable and curbed our junk food craving. Only thing I wouldn't order again is a burger, only because I didn't find it had much flavor and was very flat. Guessing it's the original recipe from 1924? As we were leaving and placing a to go order to bring back to my sister, the chef in the kitchen saw we didn't finish our onion rings and handed us a take out bag for them, which was so sweet of him.
  
  Only other thing of note, this location has Greek menu items like gyros and Greek salad. I definitely want to come back and try these out!

• Chris H.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 18 May 2026

  Once again, on the hunt for Jersey's best chili dog (aka a 'Texas Weiner') imagine my excitement when I stumbled on this place!
  I should of kept driving.
  First of all, my hot dog with chili and onions was missing the onions. There was only one person at the counter eating, not exactly sure how you missed that one... My hot dog with kraut and mustard had such a strange taste I had to stop eating it (not something I do. Like ever.)
  My small fountain soda was warm and did not come with ice. It's 90 degrees outside guys, if there was a refrigeration issue it would of been nice to tell me BEFORE taking my money.
  Positives: the girl at the counter that took my order was nice and the chili on the dog actually had a nice flavor.
  With that being said: NEXT!