A&W Restaurants • Classics
Root Beer Float
A&W root beer, vanilla custard
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Root Beer Float
The Root Beer Float is a&w root beer, vanilla custard It comes in at 380 calories with 7g of protein, and is priced at $3.99 in the Classics section of the A&W Restaurants menu — about 1.05 cents per 100 calories. A&W Restaurants is a fast-food chain founded in 1919, known for root beer floats and Papa Burgers, with U.S. locations (many co-branded with KFC).
How the Root Beer Float compares to similar A&W Restaurants items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root Beer Float (this item) | $3.99 | 380 | 1.05 |
| Coney Dog | $3.99 | 420 | 0.95 |
| Chicken Strips | $5.99 | 640 | 0.94 |
Average price in the Classics section: $4.66. This item is below the section average.
How the Root Beer Float compares at other chains
Compare the Root Beer Float across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs A&W Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHOP | Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity | $11.99 | $8.00 less |
| Red Robin | Root Beer Float | $5.99 | — |
| Culver's | Root Beer Float | $4.49 | — |
| A&W Restaurants | Root Beer Float | $3.99 | — |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: Vegetarian.
Is the Root Beer Float good value at A&W Restaurants?
At $3.99, the Root Beer Float costs about 1.05 cents per 100 calories against a $4.66 average in the Classics section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest A&W Restaurants sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Root Beer Float at A&W Restaurants
The Root Beer Float is available at A&W Restaurants locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the A&W Restaurants app or third-party services. Order through the official A&W Restaurants ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full A&W Restaurants menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Root Beer Float
- 1Check current A&W Restaurants deals — A&W Rewards.
- 2Prices have trended +6.1% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
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About A&W Restaurants
A&W Restaurants is a fast-food chain founded in 1919, known for root beer floats and Papa Burgers, with U.S. locations (many co-branded with KFC). This A&W menu guide covers 2026 prices, nutrition, and deals.
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Where does the A&W Restaurants nutrition data come from?
Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official A&W Restaurants website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.awrestaurants.com/nutrition