Drive on Up to Gene's Root Beer Stand

Let's step back in time to the days of car hops, drive-ins, poodle skirts, and saddle shoes. Gene's Root Beer is the real deal, just without the cheesy skirts and shoes.

Root beer and hot dogs are king at Gene's, but the tenderloins are a close second. Fried mushrooms, corn dogs, and onion rings are among the items on the menu. Get your fill for easily under $10.

Lord, I don't know how to make a Chili/Coney dog look good, but that's beside the point. These puny looking hot dogs are marvelous inside their soft, steamed buns. (At Gene's they are called Spanish Dogs. Their slogan is actually, "Home of the Spanish Dogs." So there you have it.) Gene's is the only place I'll eat a hot dog or chili sauce. Why have another one if I've already had the best? Right? Right.

And to wash down the dogs, a frosty mug of made-in-house root beer. Buy it in a mug, in a to-go cup, or in a gallon jug to take home. The best way to have it is in root beer float form. Ooo, so refreshing on a hot summer day. Sticky, syrupy goodness down to the last drop. If a float isn't your fancy, try an ice cream cone dipped in a chocolate shell.

Gene's Root Beer Stand is very low key. Just pull up and wait to be greeted by your lovely server. Don't forget to roll your window up just a bit, so that she can attach your tray of tastiness.

Here is some other drive-in etiquette tips:

• Pull into a parking spot and turn off your car.
• Leave your lights on until you have spoken with your waitress.
• Turn your lights on any time you need to get your server's attention.
• Never, NEVER honk your horn to get her attention. This could cause trays to go flying due to unexpected excitement and will cause cranky-waitress-syndrome.
• When you are ready to leave, you may either turn your lights on or start your car.
• Although most places (Gene's included) take credit/debit cards, bring cash just in case.

Gene's Root Beer is only open during the warm months; depending on when Autumn shows up. They open Mon-Sat at 10:30 until around 9. Sundays they open at 11.

Gene's Root Beer

765-642-5768

640 S. Scatterfield Rd.

Anderson, IN