Which Root Beer Stand is better?
The Jug, Middletown
vs
The Root Beer Stand, Sharonville
Location: The Root Beer Stand
For those living within 275 this may seem to be a no brainer but it is actually closer than you may think. The Root Beer Stand is just of 275 and Reading Rd, while the Jug is in Middletown. Both are well worth the drive.
Speed of Service: The Root Beer Stand
Granted the Jug was much busier when we went, but it was still over 30 mins before we got our food. The Root Beer Stand was under 5 mins but it is pre-cooked burgers.
The Root Beer: The Jug
Boy I hope the Root Beer Stand had a off night when we went, because the
root beer was not good. Flat, and tasted more like a cream soda. The
Jug had good root beer, on par with A&W (my favorite growing up).
The Food: The Jug
Both places have good burgers at good prices but the Jug used grilled rolls that are amazing.
The Atmosphere: Tie
Both have indoor counter seating or outdoor picnic tables (The Jug still has car hops). The Root Beer Stand does have a nice little grassy area in the back. The Root Beer Stand also has TVs inside which show The Price is Right during lunch...except they only face the workers so you can hear it but not see it (how cruel). Therefore it is a tie.
Web Site: The Jug
www.thejug.com is far superior than www.therootbeerstand.com, which looks like it was done as a class project (in 1997).
Overall Winner: The Jug
Both are a great summer stop, but you will crave The Jug.
6 comments:
Wow, I've never been to the Jug before after a couple trips to the Root Beer stand. Always thought it would be a fun business to own. You in?
i didn't even know about the jug! i'll have to make a pilgrimage up there!
We drive right by the Jug on the way to our NEW house. Thanks for the review. It looks so busy all the time especially after school gets out for the day.
the jug is waaaaay better. hands down. there really is no comparison. and on par with the jug? the cone.
I didn't even know about The Jug. I'm really interested in going now since I grew up 10 mins from theRootbeer Stand and therefore it was almost a weekly stop for my family and I. Thanks for the review!
I have also heard there is a great one in Harrison called Jollies.
More famous for foot long hotdogs.
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