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Amburgers & Wootbeer
Nov 16, 2017 3:13 PM
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GGGenom
You can get a drink without ice at any fast food joint. Only at A&W can you ask for ice in your drink and be refused.
BenSwol0
So grateful I have a stand alone A & W near me in North Aurora IL. Root beer on tap, not out of a dispenser.
icantbelieveijoined
Perfect temperature.. If you want to gulp down your drink right this second. Otherwise give me some freaking ice.
bilalss4
This is why I hate ice, unless I'm drinking water on a very hot day.
alenfishman
yea, then 2 mins later its warmer and shitty. ill take diluted and cold, then warm and sweet.
Jrchicken199
Nice little humble-brag coming from A&W on making sure we noticed by leaving a casual note on the cup.
DRinkWis
My aunt owns one worked there for almost 8 years on and off. Hoot times.
downvoteacct
Wish A&W would get their shit together and turn their restaurant business around. Store bought A&W ain’t the same.
CaptTaka
I stopped putting/getting ice in my drinks long ago. more because MORE DRINK, but the non watered down reason is good too.
SnakeTaleJohnny
In America we have this thing called free refills and I like ice in my drinks so IDGAF
Slash0mega
even with free refills i hate ice, because if you wait any amount of time the last portion of the drink will be watered down and gross (1/2)
Slash0mega
and then there are to go orders, if you wait till you get home to drink it you are gonna have a bad time (2/2)
definitelynotawolf
I ordered delivery on Grubhub the other day...soda came from a fountain with ice I was pissed
Ryanator50
works well for milk too
AnorocTastic
We all?
notSaari
Thats right, we all played.
ErnestoJackson
We sure did
TheWonderfulWorldOfDickButt
As in we all been played son
captain420ofmarijuanatown
Word.
LiterallyNothingAvailable
We will*
ShootYourGooMyDude
We'll'll we all will
TheBlackVan
Y'all'd've
LiterallyNothingAvailable
Who'll'd've
chefchris357
Canada has given us so many great things. Thank you Canada.
Metallica93
Wait. Did a Canadian buy them out? They're an American chain.
Nikeet
No, I don't think so. Read somewhere once that Canada has a ton of A&Ws but they're not actually official (???).
paulpounder
Huh
chefchris357
A&W is a Canadian based fast food restaurant. There are some in the US, however they're very different from the originals in Canada.
paulpounder
A&W founded in Lodi Ca in 1919 first one in Canada wasn’t until 1956.
Zeterai
Still feels like a 50's diner in all the ones I've been to. Sort of their thing.
RedRyder0
I never get ice from the drink machines. Less room for the soda.
Bluntmang
I always ask for no ice at all fast food places, because of exactly this.
Nickelplatsch
The game
FukcTedCruz
I heard they are starting to add micro transactions and will be charging extra per ice cube for those that want diluted drinks.
Tylendal
Just a reminder. A&W Canada and A&W US are only superficially the same. If you visit Canada, check out A&W.
vowofloudness
This is like turning your engine off on the freeway because you're already going the perfect speed. Ice keeps the temperature perfect.
DazzleDog
Ice also dilutes the flavoring and takes up volume. It's up to personal preference in this case, whereas the engine example is not.
vowofloudness
The point is that temperature, like speed, is not constant. Ice doesn't "just melt and dilute"; it maintains temperature over time.
DazzleDog
Yes. But for those who finish their drink before it becomes unpleasantly warm, ice has effectively zero purpose. Like I said; Preferences.
vowofloudness
I guess if your assumption is that everyone who eats at A&W is a gulper then their cup is not disingenuous.
DazzleDog
I'm not assuming or pushing anything. I'm just saying the statement on the cup can have a point depending on ones' preferences.
hodorgoestomordor
Do you also put fireballs in your coffee?
vowofloudness
You will be fascinated to learn that to-go coffee is served dangerously hot, so it will reach the perfect temperature at consumption time.
hodorgoestomordor
Please inform me of the exact moment that you can chug down your coffee in one gulp before the "perfect" temperature eludes you. 1/2
hodorgoestomordor
Your drink comes out of a fountain drink machine at about 35-40degrees F. Recommended coffee brewing temp is approx. 190 degrees. 2/3
hodorgoestomordor
and drinkable temp is about 140F. Room temp is 70, a coffee is going to cool down a lot quicker, than a cold drink is going to warm up.
Metallica93
Turn your engine off... while you're driving? O_o
MotherofVodka
yup
JimNeverHasASecondCupOfCoffeeAtHome
But I like the soda as it becomes diluted...
donthaveonebrojustlurk
Let's all go to A&W
natterrs
Let's not because they're constantly shitting on the farmers that supply them through their misguided at best marketing campaign
FukcTedCruz
I heard they are starting to add micro transactions and will be charging extra per ice cube for those that want diluted drinks.
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PudgyPinkiePie
Try Five Guys
obamalamadingdongditch
A&W is the bomb. We still have one near me, but it’s only open in the summer :(
Buckbeak1486
I have one in my local mall, and in a convenience store on the highway.
Burritoheart
come to Canada, they are everywhere.
mikeatc
I have one right around the corner literally a one minute drive if I cut through the speedway parking lot
monk1313
Foods more fun, at A&W.
donthaveonebrojustlurk
You have a mug of root beer, or maybe two or three....
featurepint
Pick the perfect size from the burger family
jwoytk01
A&W is great. But they just jacked the prices up by more than 100% on some items. My favorite burger went from $5-$12.
se7enblessings
Really?
TyrionXavier
https://pics.me.me/i-dont-believe-you-memegenerator-net-19261998.png
jwoytk01
It's sad but true. But I failed to mention it wasn't all at once. It just gradually went up over the past 5 or 6 years.
NyQuilDaydream
Dem cheese curds...
taichanie
Just remember that A&W Canada which has been a separate company for 40 years.
xuriV
Is there another kind of A&W? I have like four near me but nobody talks about them. They merged with KFC in most locations and seemed meh
Zeterai
Note the website being aw.ca; it's an entirely different and significantly better restaurant in Canada.
ScrewUTube
I would if their burgers and fries didn't suck, my opinion though
zcheney
I tried explaining this to my girlfriend, and she thinks I'M the dumb one.
ITalkAboutGoats
Reusable ice cubes, no watered down drink
Camelspotting
You are the dumb one.
SolarPolarBear
I hate ice in my drink for that exact reason
Camelspotting
If I have to choose between warm and slightly watered down, it's sure as hell not going to be warm.
ITalkAboutGoats
Reuseable ice cubes for the win.
colonelmustardinthekitchenwiththecandlestick
Didn't realize until just now that they have restaurants. I thought that A&W just made root beer
area42
They are very cool. They do the thing where they bring the tray to the car and it hangs on the door frame.
Metallica93
Whaaaaat!? Now I'm pissed I never went to the only one I've ever known about. Gotta find one and finally try their root beer float.
MossyMoose
A million of em in Canada
AskMeQuestionsaboutStarWars
A&W be living in 3017 while we are getting out of the stone age.
SnickerDONTle
I have a coupon for a free A&W rootbeer from 1993 with no expiration date. Still haven't decided when I'm going to cash it in.
Aimanfire
A&W is the absolute best
niggakawaii
Patrick star?
StevenAlequin
Just thinkin about that Bacon Double Cheeseburger!
PlumbusHelpDesk
Barq's, period.
helagos
@Ufphen, here they are!
Tikityler
I agree with you other than A&W on tap at A&W. In all other situations Barq's wins. Especially the Red Creme Soda.
PlumbusHelpDesk
I've never ever seen other flavors than root beer by Barq's! You just gave purpose to my 39th year of existence with a glorious quest!
Tikityler
It is fantastic. At normal restaurants A&W is meh but they mix it differently at their restaurants and it is fantastic.
Ufphen
Surprised and angry Barq fan didn't reply.
PlumbusHelpDesk
My bad, bro! Barq's for life!
captstiches21
Draft root beer and onion rings all day
Aimanfire
They've got fried cheese curds in Wisconsin A&W's *drooling*
whileiappreciateyourenthusiasmidislikethispost
Gottem here in Ohio too!
byrdman32
I think they have those everywhere. I love them
SukkerMonkeez
There's an A&W in Baldwin Wi, which is the town over from Ellsworth, where the cheese comes from. Best A&W ever.
WhatTheDormouseSaid
For those who are wondering, A&W stands for ambugows and wootbeeow
rheyaw
Clap clap clap
lkand77110
I finally get something and don’t have to have my friend explain it to me!!!
gunstarzz
Allen & Wright.....i used to manage one
ssyoda2
Get out
PickleBean
Made me laugh pretty hard thanks for that
MoreAwesomerDan
I pronounced the words as they were typed and it sounded like Homestar Runner
RADICALFREEDOM
Thank you, Steve Martin.
Un0riginalComment
Ambugows, ambugows, ambugowssss... And wootbeeeow!
actorsnonactors
...and that's about it.
OhSpartacus
Oh albinoblacksheep. You were the best
AnokaJoe
My friend doesn't understand the reference do you think you could help him out?
Keynote
It's not about.... KFC.
Sprezzaturca
I recall it as an old flash animation thing from the early 2000s.
apeminkie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXCfV2zkGU0
wolfbrother132
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Vyrro
Hamburgers and rootbeer
gimmyhugs
https://youtu.be/SXCfV2zkGU0
jp189512
i have not had a laugh like that in weeks. thank you sir!
ZippityZoopImInvadingYourPoop
Fakken seeved
CertifiedMemeGuy
TheSuperSaiyan4
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ChillyPilly
Wow that was awful. I need to watch it again
Kirby9890
BearicusMaximus
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wheresthebaby
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Zarlath16
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EffortEvaluator
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AnokaJoe
Gratze paco
SpenderOfTender
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derpesofthemouth
Aw yes. Hamburgers & Root beer the good old A&W
EdwardLongshanks
I read that hearing the voice of homestar runner.
AllTheUsernamesILikeAreTaken
TechJeeper
https://youtu.be/SXCfV2zkGU0
Softcreamybeige
Wowza, careful with this reference it's an antique!
Tylendal
Reference game on point.
ilovebees
ReferenceCheck
✓
reclusivepope4
Underrated comment of the year.
BDLFLT
Let's fix that!!
zeacorzeppelin10
A long long time ago, I can still remember there was one on Staten Island.
JadeMcLeod
Holy fuck, that was perfect. Comment of the year.
Badsequence
I would like to buy a dambugher
ozarkrivers
It’s not KFC...
bachterman
i thought it stands for majikthise & wroomfondel
debunker
Hahah! But seriously, in case anyone is wondering, A&W refers to the founders: Roy W. Allen and Frank Wright.
RealNamesAreNotGreatUsernames
Username checks out
Coolsailing
Frank Wright also designed nice homes and buildings
MutantTurd
Amazing.
KlaatuBaradaMumbleMumble
Holy fuck I can't stop laughing at this comment.
crayolian
https://youtu.be/SXCfV2zkGU0
infinityLAO
Everyone always asks why i order my drinks without ice, they come out cold and if u let them put ice in it takes up like 70% of the volume
redbob5k
Yea, I pretty much always went without ice. And i even would prefer a room temperature drink if it meant it didnt get watered down
Camelspotting
You monster.
Molder12
Definitely
joesii
I don't even like ice-old drinks at all. I don't see the point. give me something between like 6 and 15 °C
twfeline
Room temperature is fine with me.
Camelspotting
That's cause it's usually hotter in hell, Satan.
ANightAtTheCocksbury
chic-fil-a is terrible for this. The drink is always empty before i'm halfway done the meal.
happytreeleaf
Americans LOVE their ice.
definitelynotawolf
But we also LOVE our soda. It’s a catch-22
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happytreeleaf
I can believe that. People here chew the damn stuff.
tripleboom
As a person that's seen the inside of a fast food restaurant's ice machine, ya'll don't want ice anyway. Trust me.
silentwolf1999
The ice cream or milkshake machines are much worse
JustSomeRandomMan
hahaha so true. all the green stuff and slime
Boredman
What do we have? All together, gang!
CziltangBrone
First time I saw the sheet of slime (algae) in the ice machine I basically went on strike until I had cleaned and disinfected. I ATE there!
BerryTreat
My dad was working maintenance at a hospital and showed the new guy what a dirty ice machine looked like. He immediately puked.
DragothMP5
I forget that guys name but he was a goddamn Houston institution.
Boredman
Marvin Zindler
DragothMP5
A that's right, thanks for the throw back!
thefire259
Na its what gives it a good taste yum yum P:
Dudeitsausername
Congrats, I'll still get ice in my drink.
SpenderOfTender
Standards differ everywhere. The Wendy's I work at is always spotless by closing time.
hblb229
Was going to say the same, worked at Wendy's for 3 years. Very fastidious on cleanliness.
TrashPandaAddict
Pull out the grate from the drink machine's ice trough and snake the drain. I pushed out 8" of wax from the cup rims scooping ice. Ew.
Popnfrresh
Inside of the ice machines are the dirties piece of kitchen equipment. Watch kitchen nightmares...
SpenderOfTender
Again, that's probably true, but the ice machine at my work is always cleaned. The level of upkeep is very high.
bobziIIa
My uncle was a refrigeration mechanic, he said he'd only drink fountain drinks from a M acDonalds.
TheWarSloth
Why do you gotta post shit like this smh... I dont wanna worry about wtf is in the ice in my drink.
razteo
post picture
TheBlackVan
"Slime in the Ice Machine!" Marvin Zindler, EyeWitness News
CziltangBrone
Fuck that guy, harassin' the girls down the Chicken Ranch.
Temenos
Family restaurant here, where I was, I was one of 2 who knew how to clean the fryer, ice machine and generally all the machines
Temenos
If I was sick it was just not done even though I showed others how too
Temenos
In anothet family restaurant the cleaning was shared by the 4-6 managers, I made an experiment where I didn't take my turn
Upinthecold
And?
Temenos
It took a month before it was my turn again, and the fryer hadn't been changed I had warned our restaurant manager multiple times that
Temenos
No one else did it, he just told me to do it, all the others were his personal friends I was the only outside hiree
terramarkov
I worked at a community centre and a guy there used to pee in the hot chocolate machine.
CziltangBrone
What the fuck? What'd you do?
terramarkov
Not drink the hot chocolate?
CziltangBrone
You didn't warn anybody about this?