A&w Restaurant Menu

A&W Restaurant at 8131 SE Powell Blvd in Portland serves classic American fast food built around juicy burgers, all-beef hot dogs, hand-breaded chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, cheese curds, frozen treats, and its famous made-fresh Root Beer. Signature choices include the Papa Burger, Double Cheeseburger, Coney Cheese Dog, Chicken Tenders, and creamy Root Beer Float.

Most guests can expect to spend around $10–$20 for a meal, with combo options and promotions offering especially good value. Burgers use 100% U.S. beef, while chicken tenders feature all-white meat with a crisp hand-breaded coating. Freshly made Root Beer with real cane sugar adds the signature sweet, smooth finish A&W is known for.

Vegetarian choices are limited but may include fries, onion rings, cheese curds, applesauce, and desserts. Dedicated gluten-free meals are not clearly identified, so guests with allergies or sensitivities should confirm preparation before ordering. Applesauce, milk, smaller burgers, hot dogs, and chicken tender meals provide convenient child-friendly options.

The menu is best suited to lunch, dinner, drive-thru meals, quick snacks, family outings, and casual group orders rather than a traditional breakfast.

Menu Highlights

Papa Burger
Two juicy beef patties are layered with American cheese and classic burger toppings on a toasted bun. Its hearty size and familiar savory flavor make it one of A&W’s signature burgers.

Double Cheeseburger
Two beef patties, melted American cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard create a straightforward, satisfying burger. Its combination of value and classic flavor makes it an easy everyday choice.

Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
All-white-meat chicken is hand-breaded and cooked until crisp outside while remaining tender and juicy inside. Their mild seasoning and crunchy coating make them popular with both adults and children.

Coney Cheese Dog
An all-beef hot dog is topped with savory Coney sauce and melted cheese for a rich, comforting bite. The combination is one of A&W’s most recognizable alternatives to a burger.

Cheese Curds
Bite-sized cheese curds are fried until golden, creating a crisp shell around a warm, gooey center. Their salty richness makes them one of the restaurant’s standout shareable sides.

Root Beer Float
Made-fresh A&W Root Beer is paired with creamy vanilla soft serve for a fizzy, smooth dessert drink. The contrast between cold ice cream and sweet root beer makes it the brand’s iconic treat.

Dirty Root Beer
A&W Root Beer gets an indulgent seasonal twist with cream and caramel syrup. The result is sweeter and creamier than the original, making it a distinctive limited-time beverage.