A&W Canada in Duncan

5838 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L 3S1, Canada

★★★★☆
(953 reviews)
Categories: Hamburger restaurant American restaurant Breakfast restaurant Canadian restaurant Chicken restaurant Fast food restaurant

About

Canada's original burger restaurant. Known for great-tasting burgers, handmade onion rings, and frosted mugs of famous A&W Root Beer. Now Proudly serving Organic Pret Coffee, offering hot, iced and frozen beverages at A&W Brew Bar.

Website
web.aw.ca
Address
5838 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L 3S1, Canada
Plus Code
Q7MX+2X Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
6 AM–12 AM
Monday
6 AM–12 AM
Tuesday
6 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
6 AM–12 AM
Thursday
6 AM–12 AM
Friday
6 AM–12 AM
Saturday
6 AM–12 AM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Drive-through Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Beer Coffee Late-night food
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
953 reviews

Most Mentioned

fast food (47) breakfast (25) drive thru (23) rootbeer (23) onion rings (17) clean (13) price (13) food and service (8) mug (7) ketchup (6)
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★★★★★
December 16, 2024

The staff at this location are excellent! Its pretty busy since its the only A&W in Duncan and its exactly what tou expect to get at A&W too.

★★★★
November 10, 2024

I was in the Duncan A&W awhile back, I have two complaints, first, the place was really dirty, floors, windows, tables..yuk! the other issue is that staff are too heavy handed while using the seasoning salt, food that is usually the best was almost inedible, because it was way too salty.

★★★★★
November 8, 2024

The employees have gotten used to me, and my order. One employee (who I don't know the name of) always knows my order, and asks if it's what I want. It's a fast way to get the food you're looking for

July 1, 2024

Used to be very good but the last meals I got had too much mayo, like drowning in mayo. The Nashville chicken burger was barely tossed in sauce then again, drowned in mayo. nearly 40$ for a meal that was very poorly made. I don’t see us going back anytime soon to this location.

★★★★★
June 9, 2024

Owner and staff fantastic Great place to work eat ,the food is for real so 😋 and the car show was fantastic this year everyone put it on you’re calanders next year if you missed it❤️Halloween 2024 was successful more than 600 free kids meals were given this store has a big heart❤️

★★★★★
March 20, 2024

Another update on food. So here is something you might find strange. I like it here for a quick breakfast. Nothing fancy, but the service is awesome, it's fast and they double toast my bread just the way I like it. It's always exactly what I expect and yes I have to add a pinch of salt. The coffe is acceptable and the OJ is in an ice cold glass. All this for 15 bucks. Plus a tip, cause they deserve tips as well. Funny thing is it's the one located on TCH in Duncan, and I won't eat at the one in LC because of quaility of food and poor service. Strange hey. Support local, give kudos were deserved and call out the ones that don't.

★★★★★
September 17, 2023

What a good breakfast for someone who has to get up in the morning, catch up the ferry and not even think of breakfast. But, boy all Canadian breakfast is good choice to conquer your hunger in the morning and very nutritious! Keeps you full till afternoon and makes you ready for your day

★★
October 10, 2022

My favorite fast food restaurant in Duncan. Unfortunately, today they served me a cold Teen Burger with Luke warm onion rings. So disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Not the greatest but not the worst

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

We had absolutely superb service from Martin this evening, it was very much appreciated.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

I drove through.It was great food Parking: There was Wheel Chair exsesable. Kid-friendliness: Oh ya! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Always a good place for a quick meal in the car,

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I love this location. My order is always correct, theyre quick, and the staff is always pleasant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Both Mill Bay and Duncan Outlets are great if you want to just stop in for a coffee or a quick lunch. There is always seating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Slow No drive thru Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

They always get it right.

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The place was filthy while the workers stood around talking about nonsense. Couldn t find any clean tables as they were filled with garbage or had pop and coffee all move them. Food

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Service very hit & miss, one day great happy kids then big sweaty dudes serving the next. Isn t this supposed to be a stepping stone for young ppl????

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great staff, very fast and friendly. Food is always good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I dont know why anyone would go anywhere else for breakfast...the bacon and egger is far superior to an egg mcmuffin. And the full breakfast is delicious and great value...

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This is why there is fast in fast food. In a blink of the eyes, my food was ready.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Nice to have beyond meat here for plant based. Not sure if the mayonnaise is vegan but you could have it removed.

September 22, 2024

Idk how hard it is to remember to put ketchup and mustard on a hotdog when someone asks for it

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great breakfast, superb service friendly place, they have a tiny girl (mel) there that could run a seminar on customer service, she is so pleasant she always makes my day.... what a shock went in the other day & there were guys serving food that looked like sweaty sumo wrestlers..

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

My order was wrong. Found the largest hair Ive ever seen in one of my bites causing me to throw up into the bag

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Not bad fast food

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Well done

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

A&W I go to are Mill Bay and Langford and the service and staff are great,very friendly and good service.

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Line to order took 24minz. Had to leave when I was finally the next person waiting

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Typical A&W... Consistent food. Enjoyed the frosted cups for when you fill your unlimited refill pop. Service was very friendly. Wished they had a monitor that displayed order numbers so you know when your order was ready.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Friendly staff. Good A&w food just feels welcome here Vegetarian options: Decent but could have more Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I have been here quite a few times, and I have always had a pleasant experience. The staff have always been friendly and polite. The food has been quite good and hot. Very quick service even when busy. The mens washroom is NOT wheelchair friendly at all! The stall is way too small to use with a wheelchair. It was also not very clean. Wheelchair accessibility: The place is wheelchair accessible. If it is not too crowded, it can be tricky to get around everyone with ones chair. The mens washroom, as I mentioned, is not accessible at all for wheelchairs.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Best burgers

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Good economical place to go for breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

great staff, very understanding when i had a communication error with my order. Delicious lettuce wraps. Vegetarian options: beyond meat patties are delicious Dietary restrictions: lettuce wrap is delicious for those who dont eat gluten Parking: strip mall parking Kid-friendliness: easy to customize burgers

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Loved the chicken cruncher selection!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great location, good service. New employee so needed some help. Food was great and super fresh. Duncan location is awesome.

February 22, 2024

The veggie burgers are cooked on the grill with the meat the fries are cooked in the same oil as the chicken. A & W is not vegan or vegetarian friendly. I wont go back until this changes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Me, my mom, and my son went for A&w. We had fries and burgers. My son had a chicken strip. Happy meal. It was a very good experience. Its clean. The staff are well spoken and kind. Fixing grandma fixing grandma

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Ifnyoure facing the front of the aquatic centre go left The staff were very efficient and happy my son and I needed a place to have lunch with my son, as we live in Vancouver and he lived on the island. Great to have to your table service.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Theres not much better than a teen burger and fries. I cant eat wheat so I get it lettuce wrapped and delicious and crunchy and I dont even miss the bun.

January 22, 2024

Just went through the drive through, ordered sausage and egger, and decaf. The sandwich was soaked in grease and coffee lukewarm. I use the A&W all the time this is the first time this has happened

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Superfast Service So Swift my order was ready before I was.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kind staff:) Favorite fast food stop

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Okay The new coffee there is absolutely amazing. Hands down best breakfast sandwich!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

ordered 2 orders of onion rings and discovered shortly after the light batter, wasnt evident of new oil but very much under fried, chewy and doughy. Brought it to the shift managers attn. and the narcissist thought it was both funny and unimportant. Certainly wont be back to this location!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Gross-est A&W burger I have ever eaten. Cold, Cheese was solid, Burger Taster off...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I almost didnt stop here because of previous reviews. It was great! I only had a great experience. Considering the place was extremely busy with students from a local high school. The service was fast, the food was hot and fresh. Staff were extremely polite.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I recommend it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Not many fast food options for vegetarians, thanks A&W for keeping us in mind :) Seems like a good work environment, maybe a little too much on the casual side of things though. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Quick service on drive-thru.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Consistently excellent quality and friendly, pretty faces.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is my go to as a treat for my lunch break at work or a quick snack that doesn t cost an arm and a leg! The Buddy Burgers are inexpensive and do the trick for a quick bite and are surprisingly filling. Service is always fast and efficient when time is short and the restaurant is clean and roomy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is the best A&W around. Service is fast and curtious. Food always tastes fresh and coffee is well made.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Clean and quick service. Workers are actually quiet friendly and attentive. One of the better A&Ws.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love it here!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great breakfast

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If the people operating the drive thru would simply be quiet for a moment, customers would be able to tell them what they would like, and the entire transaction would go a heck of a lot more smoothly than it does now. Most people generally know what theyd like and are not in need of a fast food sommelier.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If I could give 6 stars I would

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fast and delicious A&W yummy yummy

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

No line up and 5 employees by the till. I came in and stood there for over a minute. I asked if anyone was available. They all ignored me. I don t for the life of me know what they were thinking. They seemed distracted filling up sauces or something? The manager on duty seemed to be whispering something in an employee s ear. It was pretty surreal. Total lapse of service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ringer burger great but ask without BBQ sauce and then perfect

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beware the drive thru! Ive ordered a breakfast sandwich with sausage and bacon and the bacon has been missing but Ive still been charged. This has happened 2 times lately! Double check your food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always great experience. Careful maneuvering in the driveway if you have a bigger vehicle. Parking: Awkward parking lot, but fine for the amountof customers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What more can I say about the heavenly A&W. Like my last review, this A&W holds up to the quality that I have been blessed with in the past few months. This A&W stands out with its incredibly fast service, I practically had the food in my mouth by the time the order slipped out of my lips. It s been said that A&W is a family restaurant, and it couldn t be more true. I came here with friends and I left with family.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Parking: Beside the restaurant Recommended dishes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: Lots of kid options Recommended dishes

★★★
December 22, 2023

At the Drive Thru today the sweet potato fries were cold and partially cooked. Terrible. Last week the onion rings which are usually great were almost raw. Get on the stick! Your food is better than other fast food places around here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Burger of em all, my opinion

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service and great food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service and smiles this morning

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The burgers in this branch were exceptionally well prepared.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Worlds fastest A&W drive through, I swear. They got my order right everytime Ive been there too. Service is alright, nobody being rude or snarky, but no joy seems to come from thru there either, but what do you expect from a fast food joint that makes billions and barely pays their staff? Vegetarian options: Were vegan actually, and theres a couple items that are good on the menu

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Service has been excellent and the food is of good quality. Vegetarian options: The beyond beef patty is pretty good. Parking: Plenty of parking is available in the parking and around the general area...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Rootbeer with the best onion rings

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was very busy and only 2 cashiers. One was in training and the other one was credit ot debit only. Took half an hour just to place my order.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Context for five stars is for the fast food drive thru options. Burgers are really good and the beef feels fresh, also the tomatoes didnt taste like plastic. I would highly recommend it opposed to other fast food chain.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great friendly place to stop for coffee or a snack

★★★★
December 22, 2023

consistently good food, a bit much when the students are on lunch though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, burgers were on sale due to annual reunion Dietary restrictions: Staff needs learning of dietary restrictions. But they did their best. Parking: Parking was available for public. Kid-friendliness: Modern children chair instead of the old wooden chairs

December 22, 2023

Double check your orders from this location, staff not very attentive to order details.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Regular weekly visit always good.

★★
December 22, 2023

I Got 2 blueberry pies on way to work. they are obviously over cook or reheated from yesterdays. and there is only about 1/2 of teaspoon filling in it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best fast food, fresh, hot delicious.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love the beyond meat burger

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent breakfast very good service eggs where done just as I like them staff where very nice will definitely be coming back as regulars

December 22, 2023

Do NOT get the frozen rootbeer! I came here with my friend and we both ordered a frozen rootbeer. When we got them they did not taste good whatsoever, I don t know if it s just me but I thought it would be fizzy, but it was not. It didn t taste like rootbeer either. It tasted like some cheap syrup put over slush. It wasn t worth it based on the price of it. My friend was displeased with theirs too and I am highly disappointed.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Incorrect order, employee advised me incorrectly and then lost my order. Had to go into store to reorder. No point in having a drive thru. Very unorganized

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great busy breakfast spot. Nice older morning crowd. Very nice staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Yummy ! Vegetarian options: Great beyond burger--tasty every time. Staff always friendly. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good, its great!! Parking: Welcome to the city of totems were friendly people come to eat dine and takeout 5star 10 out 10 in my book. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This could be the best A&W in Canada. Two eggs cooked to order, two sausages two small pieces of bacon toast a hash brown and tomato slices with a coffee for 12 bucks, that s crazy in this economy. The food is always well presented and prepared (it actually looks a little like the pictures in the ads) the restaurant is clean and the best part is the staff, always friendly and they are attentive which is amazing and very unlike their competitors just up the road. Keep up the good work, you are all doing great!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Quick service and good food made the way you ordered it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bring back the root beer floats and then Ill give you 5 stars

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Parking: Lots of parking available in plaza Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I really liked excellent service

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A&W has become our go-to spot whenever were on a long journey home from Tofino, and it never disappoints. This location is perfectly situated along the highway, making it a convenient and welcome break during our road trips. As frequent visitors, weve come to appreciate the consistency and quality that A&W offers. Their Teen Burger combos are our personal favorites, and they always hit the spot. The burgers are deliciously satisfying, and the crispy fries are the perfect sidekick. What sets this A&W apart is its location. After hours of driving through scenic landscapes, its a relief to find a spot that offers tasty comfort food and a chance to stretch our legs. The convenience of this stop is second to none, and it has become a familiar and comforting sight on our journeys home. Whether youre a regular traveler or just passing through, A&W at this location is a reliable choice for a quick and satisfying meal. Its more than just fast food; its a welcome respite on the highway.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fast service, friendly staff and a clean restaurant but I thought it was a little expensive, next time Ill wait for coupons. Parking: Good location

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service and food is always fresh and hot

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always love a good teen burger

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Havent had a chance to dine in at an A&W in many years but was pleasantly surprised by how good the experience was. So few things are what you remember them being from your childhood, but that frosty mug of root beer still hits the spot. Well worth taking the extra time compared to the drive thru.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The BEST A&W location on the island. Both FASTER and FRESHER food than other locations. I dont know how they do it and why other locations cant. Keep up the good work!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Cigarette butts scattered outside because smoking is allowed on patio outside even though a butt can is there. Love the food here but cant sit outside and enjoy the good weather because of smoke. Too close to main entrance. Shouldnt be allowed. Also they have two patios...why not make one of them non-smoking???

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always does me right when Im going up island its my first stop

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Consistently good food preparation and accommodating staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The onion rings were crunchy and golden brown with just the right amount of seasoni g, the teen burger was dressed exactly to my specifications and the coffee crisp turnover was absolutely dish!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I love A&W, I come here almost on a daily routine for my coffee before work. Service is awesome, all staff are so great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My favorite fast food joint in town. Always great quality, super friendly staff, and very clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love their burgers and their Rootbeer is the best! Especially love you can get your burger lettuce wrapped in place of a bun! Staff always fast & friendly.

December 22, 2022

must be a one off experience but the classic bacon & eggs at this location are awful, rubber eggs that looked like a dehydrated scab & bacon was cold, limp & dripping in fat. smelled horrendous too. needless to say, I returned the meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good berger

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The bacon and eggs are fabulous!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Eating Teen Burgers as a Teen and I still love a good Teen burger, preferably two back to back by themselves.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Usually very quick hot and fresh

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

just went 5hrew the drive threw, everything was as expected

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always hot and fresh food. Workers seem to be friendly enough and place is clean.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ordered Mama burgers, fries and 2 two strawberry milkshakes, but darn they forgot ketchup for the fries!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always good food. Love the mozza burger and onion rings and of course A&W root beer

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love the Veggie Burger.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Get a root beer in a frosted glass, your welcome.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

No more floats

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good breakfast!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was good, there was an old guy dressed in a full cowboy outfit eating poutine in the corner and some guy walked in and handed his electric scooter over the counter to charge. entertaining, 9/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

teen burger good

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Only if Im starving

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

First experience. Friendly, unique choices. We opted for breakfast burritos. Was a good choice! Yummy &filling. Loved the roasted peppers! We would go again if we are that way again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Aw alwaya great. Best fast food

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Teen burger 3.99

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really fast drive through

★★
December 22, 2022

Marina needs a lot of upgrades.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I always find that A&W are a step above other fast food places. Parking: Lots of parking

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Favourite fast food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Drive through staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Definitely one of the better options when it comes to fast food joints. Was immediately handed a frosted mug for my root beer upon ordering. Burger patty tastes more meaty than others. I personally like their onion rings but I suspect the industrial road salt seasoning may carry a lot of sodium. All in all this is a better selection when traveling with the family and/or being in a rush and pinched for time. Several was very polite and positive

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Stopped here for lunch, got a teen burger combo which is normally a pretty safe bet. The fries we re very warm and there we re a lot of flys in the restaurant. Flys usually signal issues with cleanliness of a restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good burgers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Lovely & friendly staff every time

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went through the drive through and ordered a burger with fries during the lunch rush. The food was ready as soon as I approached the window and there was only one other car I front of me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The best breakfast in town, very pleasant staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Edit: Just wanted to add that they make a WAY better latte than Tim Hortons, wow. Seriously impressed! These guys are absolute legends for speed AND freshness. I always order the beyond meat burgers (amazing but usually takes longer to prepare) and theyre always incredibly fast with very little wait time. Ingredients always fresh too!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Pretty standard A&W. The only issue here is consistency with breakfast sandwiches and sometimes running out of sausages. Great service though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very fast and friendly service. Good A&W quality

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is what you expect when you go an A&W service was great, fast and friendly.