We went on our family vacation on the week of July 19, 2024. All my in laws from Florida and Montana were really interested in going here so we checked it out on July 24 about 6:00pm after dinner. It was really neat to see this big root beer barrel by the street. When you order, you can see the inside of the barrel where they make your drink/food. My husband got their regular root beer and he said it was pretty good. My toddler got a mini ice cream sundae and it was pretty big for a mini size! I had to split it up and gave the other half to my two year-old son.

It was such a beautiful day and great atmosphere. You can sit outside on a bench and enjoy your food/drink. We went there on a weekday so it was not too busy. I did see a long line on the weekends and the parking lots were full. If you want to experience their root beer or root beer float, get there a little early on the weekends.

I would recommend trying out this place to everyone. It was a great experience for my family; and the weather was perfect for it. Their prices were pretty reasonable. They have pretty simple menu options. My family and I would definitely go there again if we were around the area.

Published 8 months ago

Had a friend recommend we stop here while in the area, great spot for some good dogs! We loved that they use 100% angus beef dogs ❤️ They have such great flavor! We had to stand in a decently long line but it moved pretty fast. They have lots of seating available. I was suprised they were so busy with it being a beautiful summer day and the beach being so close!

Published 8 months ago

A taste of yesteryear. REALLY good root beer. Throwback to a simpler time with a basic menu and really good comfort food. The staff working there was first class. The food was great, the atmosphere good, the "vibe" just what the doctor ordered after a long day on the road. I had just a regular hot dog with some potato salad and a root beer. Perfect quick and easy evening meal. If you find yourself in the area by all means check this one out. You will be happy you did.

Published 10 months ago

We USED to love going here. We are so disappointed. It is clear they are under new ownership. They used to have the best chili cheese dog on the planet with melted cheese, high quality ingredients and chili with beans in it, evenly cut toppings. Now, it’s all thrown together, the cheese is low quality and not melted. The chili is low quality and tastes like it comes out of a can. We used to come here every day when we were in town and now we won’t be back. Such a massive disappointment. The staff told us there is a new owner. Why would you take something and make it worse? I’ll add two photos. One of the new hot dog with the shredded cheese and pickle (it looks like crap) and a photo of the old hotdog with the onions. Smaller menu, different vibe. Terrible experience.

Published 10 months ago

The hot dog was actually better than we thought it would. The root beer was delicious - got a large, small would have been better because it was so sweet! Lots of seating outside.

Published 8 months ago

So much fun checking this place out! My husband was in his happy place with the hotdogs 🌭, and we both loved our diet root beer 🍺 in our Souvenir mug!

Published 8 months ago

Came here with my fiance and her friend about two weeks ago. I wanted to surprise my fiance so when we got close I told her to close her eyes, and then when we arrived I told her to open them so she could see the giant barrel 😁

It's a pretty big barrel too, and it's a cool sight to see! The service was good and for how many people there were I'd say they were pretty quick. My fiance and I both got the Coney dog with bacon and a souvenir mug of root beer. Both were delicious! The root beer had the satisfying crisp that you get from good root beer, and that coney dog might be the best one I've had, it was good! Her friend got potato salad with her hot dog and she let us try it, and that was really good too! The three of us enjoyed it and I'm glad my fiance and I got to take a bit of it home with the souvenir mugs 😊

Published 8 months ago

This didn't come up in our searches, just happened to drive by. Beef hot dog & root beer : delicious! Worth the drive in itself.

Published 6 months ago

Well worth a stop on any Saugatuck visit.

Published 6 months ago

Fun little stop!

Published 6 months ago

This didn't come up in our searches, just happened to drive by. Beef hot dog & root beer : delicious! Worth the drive in itself.

Published 6 months ago

Published 6 months ago

This is such a cute place. Ice cream floats are a little overpriced for what you get, but it's a novelty. There are no vegetarian choices if your thinking of having a quick lunch. Would be nice if they at least offered prepackaged salads.

Published 6 months ago

Awesome. Love it, amazing staff and food plus the root beer great.

Published 6 months ago

The root beer is too good! The Frankie dog (mac and cheese hotdog) is one I would recommend!

Published 7 months ago

Stood in line for 20 mini and there was no hope that we would be served in time to make it to our sand dune tour. They had one person working. Definitely understaffed for lunch time on the first weekend in October( Saturday with nice weather. There were at least 30 in line, drove by at 3 and the line was equally as long. Maybe next trip

Published 7 months ago

Published 7 months ago

No veggie dogs anymore! Full of bees. Seems new ownership is missing the mark.
Just overall sloppy.

Published 7 months ago

Very cool touristy thing to do. Hot dogs were good and can't go wrong with root beer. Loved learning about the making of the barrel and it's history. Picnic tables aren't in the best spots, could easily fall off.

Published 7 months ago

The portions are generous (get the napkins ready for some good messy eating, which is exactly what you want from a place like this) and the atmosphere is chill.

One thing I liked was how the staff wasn't shy about shouting out names when an order was ready. Maybe it was just the people that happened to be there that day, but if the folks behind the counter shout to the heavens, you know it's a good place, in my opinion 🤓

Published 7 months ago

The best chili dog on a poppy seed bun, oh my! The best in the world!

Published 7 months ago

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Published 7 months ago

Had high expectations due to the reviews, but was so disappointed. Service was extremely slow and the workers were unhappy and completely checked out. Half of our groups orders were messed up. Mac and cheese was half cold and had burnt bits. It's definitely a cute spot to stop and we liked the atmosphere, but the benches were dirty with old food and not very sturdy. Maybe just an off day, but not someplace I'd return.

Published 7 months ago

Published 7 months ago

Expensive bad root beer bad ice cream

Published 7 months ago

Published 8 months ago

Messy huge dogs. Yum

Published 8 months ago

Ordered a root beer, potato salad, and a coney dog. All were very tasty. Love the barrell structure!

Published 8 months ago

Very disappointed, wish the old owners were given the contract!
Menu was basic

Published 8 months ago

Published 8 months ago

Fun place, glad we stopped in. Simple and charming.

Published 8 months ago

Published 8 months ago

This is such a neat place! Delicious food, great staff, cool location

Published 8 months ago

Great rootbeer, cold and delicious! Friendly service. Historical and adorable.

Published 8 months ago

Nothing like a root beer float after a day at the beach!

Published 8 months ago

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Published 8 months ago

You would think they could make a hot dog in 20 minutes but you would be mistaken

Published 8 months ago

Published 8 months ago

Did not get food here, but I did get a root beer here. Cute little roadside attraction. Prices were kinda high for a small root beer and a small root beer float. It's definitely a busy spot.

Published 8 months ago

We went on our family vacation on the week of July 19, 2024. All my in laws from Florida and Montana were really interested in going here so we checked it out on July 24 about 6:00pm after dinner. It was really neat to see this big root beer barrel by the street. When you order, you can see the inside of the barrel where they make your drink/food. My husband got their regular root beer and he said it was pretty good. My toddler got a mini ice cream sundae and it was pretty big for a mini size! I had to split it up and gave the other half to my two year-old son.

It was such a beautiful day and great atmosphere. You can sit outside on a bench and enjoy your food/drink. We went there on a weekday so it was not too busy. I did see a long line on the weekends and the parking lots were full. If you want to experience their root beer or root beer float, get there a little early on the weekends.

I would recommend trying out this place to everyone. It was a great experience for my family; and the weather was perfect for it. Their prices were pretty reasonable. They have pretty simple menu options. My family and I would definitely go there again if we were around the area.

Published 8 months ago

Root beer was good. For a Chicago style hot dog. They overdressed it. Most of the toppings fell off the hotdog and on to my lap. There were a lot of bees around also.

Published 8 months ago

So much fun checking this place out! My husband was in his happy place with the hotdogs 🌭, and we both loved our diet root beer 🍺 in our Souvenir mug!

Published 8 months ago

Had a Chicago dog, on saurkraut dog and they were great! Tons of stuff on them and the girls were worth the trip.

Published 8 months ago

Published 8 months ago

One time stop. It's worth it

Published 8 months ago

Very unique building with nice history

Published 8 months ago

Published 8 months ago

Great spot! I recommend just a regular dog with mustard.. Super high quality meat, and delicious root beer!

Published 8 months ago

We did not eat here

Published 8 months ago

Had a friend recommend we stop here while in the area, great spot for some good dogs! We loved that they use 100% angus beef dogs ❤️ They have such great flavor! We had to stand in a decently long line but it moved pretty fast. They have lots of seating available. I was suprised they were so busy with it being a beautiful summer day and the beach being so close!

Published 8 months ago

Came here with my fiance and her friend about two weeks ago. I wanted to surprise my fiance so when we got close I told her to close her eyes, and then when we arrived I told her to open them so she could see the giant barrel 😁

It's a pretty big barrel too, and it's a cool sight to see! The service was good and for how many people there were I'd say they were pretty quick. My fiance and I both got the Coney dog with bacon and a souvenir mug of root beer. Both were delicious! The root beer had the satisfying crisp that you get from good root beer, and that coney dog might be the best one I've had, it was good! Her friend got potato salad with her hot dog and she let us try it, and that was really good too! The three of us enjoyed it and I'm glad my fiance and I got to take a bit of it home with the souvenir mugs 😊

Published 8 months ago

Delicious!!

Published 8 months ago

The hot dog was actually better than we thought it would. The root beer was delicious - got a large, small would have been better because it was so sweet! Lots of seating outside.

Published 8 months ago

Showed up at closing and they were gracious to provide me with a deliciously crafted dog and float. Prices are unbeatable.

Published 8 months ago

Great root beer and dawgs, nice little stop off!

Published 8 months ago

It's off the main road but is SO VERY part of the city's history!!!! You have to experience this at least once!!!

Published 9 months ago

Trash food and service. Over 45 min for a cold brat.

Published 9 months ago

Great hot dogs, all beef.
Good service, hard working crew!1

Published 9 months ago

Published 9 months ago

Exceeded our expectations, the hot dogs were grilled to perfection, and the toppings were plenty and well made. A great stop on the way to the beach!

Published 9 months ago

The hotdogs and root beer were so good a snack turned into dinner!

Published 9 months ago

Great idea and root beer, but poor execution. A mature manager would help keep things professional.

Published 9 months ago

You just gotta stop there when you're in the area. Get a root beer float. They have a souvenir glass mug you can have them put it in inexpensively. I think a root beer float in a glass souvenir mug was just $8 and you have a mug to take home.

Published 9 months ago

They used to make their root beer so I was bummed to see different root beer this year and not nearly as many hot dog and other food options. Just not the same as what it used to be which is unfortunate

Published 9 months ago

Published 9 months ago

Great way to soak up some old fashioned Americana with the family.

Published 9 months ago

Great stop while on a bike ride to rest. Good root beer.

Published 9 months ago

It was a bummer to show up excited to see a new menu with none of our favorite ones on it. The new manager is charging $2 for chips when it used to be $1
And we miss the BLT dog .. my kids were so disappointed! This won’t be our yearly stop anymore ! Disappointed 😢

Published 9 months ago

This cute spot was great for a quick root beer float, hot dog or ice cream sundae mid afternoon. We ate there on the way home from the beach.

Published 9 months ago

My fiance enjoyed his root beer; he just wished it had ice in it! Neat little place to stop after our hike!

Published 9 months ago

Outdoor eating menu is basically hot dogs

Published 9 months ago

“Hey, what should I do this weekend?”

Go to the Root Beer Barrel in Douglas, Mich! Came down for a tasty dog and bev, and boy did it hit the spot. The Chicago and Coney dogs were sooooo yummy, with the refreshing pop of a root beer float to wash it down. The staff was very friendly and accommodating as well. Great vibes all around. Recommend going before or after the beach!

Published 9 months ago

Amazing service and great atmosphere! Huge upgrade from last year with the new bathrooms

Published 9 months ago

The absolute best. Food was quick and good. Adam who works there is super friendly and took care of us very well!

Published 9 months ago

Adorable

Published 9 months ago

The food used to be AMAZING but the Root Beer Barrel has new owners, and the food is now very underwhelming. The options are standard and really not that tasty. Disappointing after driving all the way from AZ for a Dune Dog. So sad!

Published 9 months ago

Best hot dogs in the state of Michigan. Amazing service and incredibly well priced. Such an amazing vibe and atmosphere.

Published 9 months ago

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Published 9 months ago

Chicago dogs are great here and their potato salad is among the best I've ever had.

Published 9 months ago

Must stop destination for root beer and hot dogs. Extremely reasonable prices, neat story and they have SPRECHER'S!!

Published 9 months ago

Really cute place and great rootbear float.

Published 9 months ago

Fun great root beer
Good food

Published 9 months ago

Great hot dogs at great prices!

Published 9 months ago

The staff consisted of bored teenagers on their phones. Drinks were poorly made. Rootbeer float was so foamy I had to have it remade. An adult manager on duty is desperately needed.

Published 9 months ago

5 employees all standing around and not offering help. When I finally asked, someone took my order 1 diet rootbeer. I went to the pick up window and watched servers for a while and finally someone asked what I was waiting for. He got it for me.

Published 9 months ago

I had one of the best Chicago dogs yet. Make sure you have plenty of napkins available, though. It is hard to eat. The root beer was average.

Published 9 months ago

Cute big barrel with root beer floats and hot dogs.

Published 9 months ago

Great vibes here and there is a trail that takes you to the beach on lake shore drive, which is one of the most beautiful place on the Michigan coastline. Quick tip is to go near sunset time as the golden hour here in the summer is quite breathtaking.

Published 9 months ago

Wow.... this place is an absolute treasure. The food and service are magnificent.

Published 9 months ago

Sad, sad, sad. Bought two large rootbeer floats and they were almost completely melted when handed to my wife and I. . Went out of our way to try this unique place and get a refreshing rootbeer float. Granted it was the 4th of July weekend (Saturday) and a little busy, but something that should be accounted for for a food service venue.

Published 10 months ago

Pretty cute little stop by the beach, you get your drinks first, by the time you get your food your drink is gone. Almost a 10 minute waite for two hotdogs

Published 10 months ago

I wanted to love this place. It’s cute, the root beer is good, but I won’t be back. What’s root beer without ice? Warm root beer? It’s just wrong.

Published 10 months ago

The root beer is delicious. It’s cute and was on my “want to see” list. Novelty attraction with simple food.

Published 10 months ago

We have been going here for years and used to love it! We were just there and found out they reduced their hot dog choices by at least 50%.They used to offer unique gourmet hot dogs with unusual options like cream cheese, bacon, tomatoes, etc. That's why we always went there! Now they just offer a few choices like sauerkraut and chili. We could get those choices anywhere so we decided to walk away. We heard there are new owners this year. Respectfully...Who buys a successful eatery and eliminates 1/2 the menu? Hopefully, if enough people express their disappointment, they will bring back the previous delicious choices. Until then, you have lost our business which I'm sure is a drop in the bucket. I just wanted to express our disappointment. This is one Douglas tradition that is over for us. What a shame. Still... we wish you the best of luck in your new business venture. Cheers!

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

It was really busy. We stopped by while we were out, figured it was one of the only places open on the fourth. Honestly it was underwhelming. We spent almost 50 for four hotdogs, two floats, and a sundae. Took 15-20 minutes to get all of our order, we had to wait forever on the mac and cheese and the sundae. Which they ran out of whipped cream for and didn't put sprinkles on. So it was just ice cream with some chocolate drizzled on. They didn't give us straws or forks when our food came out and when we asked for some they seemed like they were being stingy with their cutlery and straws. Couldn't hardly get a seat to eat our food either.

Published 10 months ago

Stopped here to get a Sprechers root beer float! The did not disappoint. The staff working were nice and attentive to our needs. Very neat place to stop and check out while getting a refreshment!

Published 10 months ago

Fun! They could put a bit more ice cream in the root beer floats. It was all root beer

Published 10 months ago

We USED to love going here. We are so disappointed. It is clear they are under new ownership. They used to have the best chili cheese dog on the planet with melted cheese, high quality ingredients and chili with beans in it, evenly cut toppings. Now, it’s all thrown together, the cheese is low quality and not melted. The chili is low quality and tastes like it comes out of a can. We used to come here every day when we were in town and now we won’t be back. Such a massive disappointment. The staff told us there is a new owner. Why would you take something and make it worse? I’ll add two photos. One of the new hot dog with the shredded cheese and pickle (it looks like crap) and a photo of the old hotdog with the onions. Smaller menu, different vibe. Terrible experience.

Published 10 months ago

Good place for root beer and a hot 🌭

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

What a fun place to eat! We can’t believe we didn’t know it was there all the times we’ve visited. All beef hot dogs are delicious!

Published 10 months ago

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Published 10 months ago

Awesome little place

Published 10 months ago

Neat place

Published 10 months ago

Loved the root beer floats! They have diet root beer available as well. Public bathroom also available to the public on site. Plenty of picnic tables available for seating.

Published 10 months ago

Fun piece of Douglas history with delicious hot dogs and root beer!

Published 10 months ago

Root beer had a great flavors and as well as the hot dog. My only issue is that the hot dog was lukewarm

Published 10 months ago

A taste of yesteryear. REALLY good root beer. Throwback to a simpler time with a basic menu and really good comfort food. The staff working there was first class. The food was great, the atmosphere good, the "vibe" just what the doctor ordered after a long day on the road. I had just a regular hot dog with some potato salad and a root beer. Perfect quick and easy evening meal. If you find yourself in the area by all means check this one out. You will be happy you did.

Published 10 months ago

So this place had great potential. Maybe get some new staff. Slow, and out of a lot of things . Got a hot dog and root beer float . Took a long time , my root beer float tastes good however it was very messy dripping down the mugs handle

Published 10 months ago

Visited on a Wednesday at 4pm. Ordered 3 large root beers, it cost a little less than $13. The cups were all filled to different levels of warm root beer. The service was really slow, there was trash all over the tables and the trash cans were overflowing.

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Great food and even better service! The employees are so friendly and it’s such a unique place to get food at. I’ll definitely be back.

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

What a fun place to get a tasty snack and great root beer! The Barrel is not only a lovely testament to those good times, but it's also a tribute to community involvement. I was visiting friends who live in Grand Rapids and I wasn't anticipating finding such a cool place with a wonderful history. I'll be sure to go back when I'm back in town. --Randy from Portland, Oregon.

Published 10 months ago

Saw a different menu online than what was available at the restaurant. I was talking to someone in line and said it's being run under new management. The barrel is unique and worth a photo, but we wouldn't go back. Hot dogs are what you'd think, nothing special. The floats were good. Probably kids will think it's cool but it's meh overall.

Published 10 months ago

What a fun and unique stop.
Dogs and root bear floats.
pets welcome. pretty quick service given the non stop people coming and going

Published 10 months ago

I love root beer and this place DID NOT DISAPOINT

Published 10 months ago

I’m a local and have been going there for years, sadly they lost half the menu and not impressed with the new menu!!

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Definitely should do the Frankie and potato salad!! 🤤🤤😁😁

Published 10 months ago

Unique café with picnic tables around the barrel shaped building. Signage near the building gives it's unique history and preservence by the community.

Published 10 months ago

So disappointed! We stopped here last year (2023) and had rootbeer floats and the best strawberry shortcake I've ever had! Came back for a repeat this year (2024) only to find out that there is new ownership and no more strawberry shortcake. The rootbeer floats are ok but I can easily pour rootbeer over vanilla ice cream at home. The menu listed online is no longer accurate. I know it is a rootbeer barrel but the sweets menu is lacking.
There used to be nice wooden seats/benches along the concrete patio. Those have been removed. There are lots of worn out picnic tables now. Miss the way it used to be!

Published a year ago

You can get a dog smothered in almost anything, so good! And great root beer.

Published a year ago

Such an interesting little spot! The line gets long on weekends lunchtime. They have some interesting hot dog combinations, potato salad was also great.

Published a year ago

Staff was kind, everything was very clean and they now accept cards.

Published a year ago

I just wanted to say that the root beer barrel has new ownership this 2024 season. All previous reviews are for the business that was run by a totally different person. The reviews for food, service and prices are yet to be determined.
Best of luck to the new owners! I look forward to giving you a try!

Published a year ago

Great food

Published a year ago

These hot dogs are absolutely LOADED with toppings. And they are jumbo hot dogs on top of that. So I feel like they are well worth the money. The cool atmosphere and nostalgic feel make it even better. My kids loved it too.

Published a year ago

The mac & Cheese on the Frankie was dry and not fresh at all but decent Rootbeer.

Published a year ago

The Douglas Root Beer Barrel is a must stop on your way to Mt Baldy & Oval Beach.

The actual barrel is fun photo op. Grab a root beer and a a snack and enjoy in the outdoor dining area.

Parking lot is in the back/side, it can sometimes get very crowded.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Fun place.

Published a year ago

Great Food

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

I visited off season so I cannot tell you about food or service. It was all closed up. But it has a very interesting history.

Published a year ago

Not as restaurant, but a landmark. If it is-it wasn’t open.
Unique.

Published a year ago

Super cool roadside attraction.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

We stopped there on a whim, and enjoyed it immensely. Unfortunately we had already eaten, as we didn't know they serve food as well. The root beer is great as well as the root beer float my wife had. The food looked and smelled fantastic, we will definitely try the food next time we are by there. They have picnic table set up for people to eat at, it's just a cool experience all around. I talked to a very pleasant young man you seem to be one of the ones in charge. He was very nice, and invited us to come back anytime. We would highly recommend.

Published a year ago

Great root beer floats, fair warning, lots of bees are present.

Published a year ago

Wasn't opened but the barrel with the history made it a nice stop

Published 2 years ago

Stopped by the Douglas Rootbeer Barrel on our way out from visiting the beach. My kiddos love rootbeer floats and this was by far the best float they’ve ever had. The team working is so nice and the atmosphere is perfect for hanging out and enjoying a cool drink and yummy food. Mom and kiddo recommended! If I could give more than five stars I would!!! Will definitely stop by next time through!

Published 2 years ago

Hot dog was delicious, high price for the large mug and have to pay three dollars for a refill.
Never again

Published 2 years ago

Today my kid dropped his uneaten hotdog right on the ground and the staff personally brought us a new one free of charge. Not to mention the Mac n cheese hot dogs are SO delish!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great hot dogs and brats. Great root beer.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great atmosphere, they have umbrellas and a water mister for when days are hot!
Root beer is great and food is timely! They also have bee covers/netting for some of their tables

Published 2 years ago

We loved getting to sit outside the adorable Saugatuck landmark (the barrel) Workers were super friendly, the sitting areas were clean and cute and we really enjoyed the root beer. Worth a quick stop for sure! They do have food but just got the root beer.

Published 2 years ago

I feel dumb rating pretty much anything, and honestly my expectations were really low considering that when I got there there was a blockage in between me and the person working so thick that I was trying to give my order and I couldn't even tell if they were there or not.
As somebody who cooked for a long time I can honestly say the flavor was outstanding.
Everything was not just properly seasoned, but obviously fresh and well thought out. The Mac was awesome, the chicken sandwich was really good. Flavors were properly layered, portions made sense.
Well done barrel bros!

Published 2 years ago

Best hot dog and root beer

Published 2 years ago

Okay boys and girls, this place is worth the visit. It's cool, dogs are fantastic and the service, even though you can't really see them in that barrel, was amazing. Girlfriend had the root beer float and said it was the best she has had in a long time! Oh and I bought a tee shirt and she got it free!!! They gave my dog treats, that's right, not one but 3 treats, free!!! Who does that these days? He was a very happy boy! So please do yourself a Hugh favor and check this place out. You can thank me later!

Published 2 years ago

Great value and hotdogs were exceptional

Published 2 years ago

Stopped for a veggie brat. They were out of those, but recommended the Mac n cheese. It was delicious!!! And it is the most adorable little place!

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

Cool building, great food, nice people!

Published 2 years ago

It was very busy on a hot day. You order at one window and pickup at another. There are screened picnic tables and other seating. Lots of umbrellas and they had a misting fan. Of course there was a wait, but as busy as they were it didn't seem too bad. The staff was all exceptionally friendly. The food was delicious, and I felt it was reasonably priced for the portions.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

This is a great stop for rootbeer floats.

Published 2 years ago

Excellent root beer float

Published 2 years ago

Best root beer float in town!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Dune dog, kraut dog, mac & cheese with bacon, walking taco with extra jalapenos, chocolate cookie, large root beer. $30'ish bucks before tip. Food was delicious, sprecher root beer always a treat. Nets covering umbrellas and tables during bee season, very thoughtful. Early Tuesday afternoon lunch at end of August makes for small crowd, quick service, ample parking.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great little kid friendly spot. Family of five & everyone was happy!

Published 2 years ago

Loved it! Highly recommended! Cash only!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Came 5min after close. They still served me, probably the best hotdogs I have ever eaten. Bring cash, and I will be back again!

Published 2 years ago

I thought it would be locally made but it's just Sprecher brand rootbeer they use so I didn't go in.

Published 2 years ago

Good Chicago dogs!
Friendly staff! Quick service!

Published 2 years ago

A must stop when visiting Saugatuck! Delish baby ❤️ Sweet treats and solid eats!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Unique and historical. More amazing us the root beer float is amazing ....bringing back childhood memories. Be a kid again.

They only take cash or check.

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Published 2 years ago

Nostalgic roadside root beer stand updated and fun! Had brat special and classic hot dog with mustard. Root beer float and great picnic environment. Kids can play while waiting on line, a bit of a line but worth it. Enjoy!!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

What a gem for the community. Visiting from out of state and was pleasantly surprised to find this in our travels.

Published 2 years ago

What a unique and novel idea. We love root beer but so glad we opted to also eat here. Chilli dog excellent, baked potato salad best I’ve ever had. We will make more trips back here. Great food excellent staff and of course tasty root beer.

Published 2 years ago

Delicious fresh squeezed lemonade.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Everything was great but they only accept cash!! Wish I would have known before we got here we would have purchase more ☺️

Published 2 years ago

Very busy place, be prepared to wait on the weekends. Prices are reasonable. Hot Dog was huge.

Published 2 years ago

The food here is fantastic and such a great value. You can't beat the friendly service and the nostalgia of eating at a Douglas institution. I highly recommend!!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great food! Popular place so line was long but worth it!

Published 2 years ago

We stumbled upon this gem . We definitely will be regulars

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Originally built to give beach goers one last treat before they left the sandy shores of Lake Michigan.

The root beer barrel was restored and rebuilt to offer the same thirst quenching root beer and tasty yet affordable hot dogs to tourists and locals alike.

The building is hard to miss as it is a giant root beer barrel erected right on the way to Douglas beach park. It offers crisp cold root beer from the tap, creatively crafted hot dogs and an array of affordable desserts.

The vibes are nice. They have a bunch of picnic style seating and a lot of open area for kids to run around so you can eat and enjoy care free. (This assumes you have kids and constantly have to worry about being judged when you go to eat.)

The mac and cheese was also a surprise highlight as was covered in real gooey cheese then baked off to crispy perfection.

So if you’re looking for a casual spot to enjoy an affordable meal in a memorable setting get to the Douglas Root Beer Barrel.

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Went at lunchtime - on a weekday - it was CROWDED! Waited in line for 45 minutes. But the employees were awesome handling the crowd. The hot dogs were perfect, as was the pulled pork. And the root beer is phenomenal. You should definitely go - it was worth the wait.

Published 2 years ago

Good food, root beer around the iconic 20’ root beer barrel. Great place for a snack/meal outdoors in the summer. Long lines so be prepared to wait. Recommend the chicken salad.

Published 2 years ago

Always very busy

Published 2 years ago

The food was actually great, but it takes forever! We would have left had we known. If the line is almost out to the road, it will be about an hour to an hour and a half. The line seems like it would move fast, but it doesn't. Very inefficiently run on the inside, so it takes a long time. I wouldn't recommend going with little kids because the wait will probably always be long unless there's only 5 or so people in line. Bring folding chairs if you decide to take on the line because you won't have to hardly move them, but you'll be spending a long time sitting in them. They also only take cash... what!? Who takes cash only these days. Just raise your prices 5% to cover the credit car fees.

Published 2 years ago

This was a cool little stop in Saugatuck, MI. The history was cool to read about as a tourist. The hot dogs were incredible, the root beer was some of the best I've ever had. We loved that they had corn hole boards set up so the kids could play while we waited.

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Great experience for 2 adults & 3 kids. Variety of food and ice cream desserts. Picnic tables, corn-hole game, grassy area too. We will be back! ***special shout-out for their walking taco, it was really good.

Published 2 years ago

So fun and amazing unique Dogs!

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