A&W Canada in North Bay

850 McKeown Ave, North Bay, ON P1B 8M1, Canada

★★★★☆
(889 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
850 McKeown Ave, North Bay, ON P1B 8M1, Canada
Plus Code
8GJG+V5 North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
6 AM–1 AM
Tuesday
6 AM–1 AM
Wednesday
6 AM–1 AM
Thursday
6 AM–1 AM
Friday
6 AM–1 AM
Saturday
6 AM–1 AM
Sunday
6 AM–1 AM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup Delivery Drive-through Takeaway Dine-in
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

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
889 reviews

Most Mentioned

fast food (28) breakfast (21) drive thru (21) clean (21) root beer (20) onion rings (11) food and service (9) smile (9) chicken burger (6) mugs (5)
5 stars
524
4 stars
227
3 stars
81
2 stars
16
1 stars
41
★★★
December 18, 2024

Thank you to the service counter staff for making the visit great. To the manager who was rude and insisted on charging us for condiments. This is why chains fail when you nickel and dime people to death. Without coupons it’s over $30 for a couple to eat here now. Time to check yourself before you bring the whole thing down.

November 24, 2024

Burnt crispy disgusting mushrooms on my mozza burger that cost over 8.00! Showed and complained to manager amd got ignored! McKeown A&W

★★
November 8, 2024

This place has been VERY good since the pandemic. Most recently it’s been awfully subpar. I waited 10 MINUTES for an overcooked mozzarella burger with lukewarm fries tonight and I think I’m calling it quits. Thanks for the good times A&W.

★★★★★
October 5, 2024

Loved going here fast service and answered all questions I had very patient and understanding food tasted perfect and amazing.

October 1, 2024

It says they’re open till 1am so I went over there at around midnight. Doors were locked and i was on foot so I couldn’t order via drive thru. The guy kept staring at me from kitchen for a good minute and then mumbled something to the lady at the counter and then they said we are closed. They were still preparing food for someone in drive thru. Worst customer service.

★★★
September 23, 2024

Everytime I go here the staff is always super helpful and I am never disappointed with the food. Unfortunately I am not able to go to this location as much as I would like to as I have an infant in a stroller and there is no automatic doors making it very difficult. Instead of being able to pop in for a quick burger, I have to struggle to open the double set of heavy doors and maneuver around to get myself and my stroller inside the restaurant. I must say though whenever the ladies at the counter see me struggling they are great at coming to help but there are times they have customers they are serving and are unable to. It's unfortunate that the doors were overlooked during there most recent renovation.

February 27, 2023

Well that was the second time I had a breakfast that was very very disgusting. Busted up eggshells? Lovely and how about the dark toast with what I presumed to be butter on top of it? Pretty white pretty Gobby pretty disgusting pretty sure I'm never going back thanks a lot

★★★★★
November 10, 2021

Went for early morning breakfast. Took time to cook, but was done properly, and consistent across all locations. Coffee decent. Dine-in only with proof of vax & id. Tried the peach turnover. It was ok, but lacked the strong peach flavour I was hoping for. Much prefer the apple turnovers.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Best hash browns around town, food never leaves me feeling sick like most places do. 10/10 boys keep up the good work!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Karla and Min the greatest smile and greatest service ever. Clean environment,delicious menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

staff is very frndly with best food and service..

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great buddy crunch burgers. Had also the piri piri buddy chicken burger. That one was just OK taste wise.

October 22, 2024

Customer service was very sub par, the staff were not knowledgeable about menu items. When I placed my order for a frozen root beer it was taken out of the fridge from having been made previously. It was half melted as well. Very disappointing

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Not always as fast as other locations, but the staff is always friendly and orders accurate

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Clean and fast service. My server brought my food right to my table

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Fairly quick, fresh cooked fries. Good service.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Swiss has gone downhill with the services.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good place for a quick bite

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great place to eat, foods always good, clean quiet atmosphere, and the price is always right, they knock it out of the park every time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Always a great date with my hubby and my granddaughter

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The employee spoke French. Its appreciated even if we get by in English. Parking: Many places

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Had the Canadian breakfast meal. It was quickly prepared and delicious.

July 22, 2024

Long wait.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Always great

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

nice workers great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Clean, new space and friendly staff.

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Expensive as always.

June 22, 2024

I was trying to order from skip but the staff turned off the skip from the store and not even picking my calls on the store number! It was 12:30 A.M and you they close at 1 A.M.! Really disgusting!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Been coming here for.two years. Extraordinary people, great food(barely is my favourite) and the coffee is extra fine! Great deal...good people...great food! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

This is a quick, healthy option. The restaurant and washroom are very clean. Food good, prices reasonable and staff always friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great food, friendly service! The app offers make it even better!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Google shows they open till 1am. Then why is it when I show up at 11 yall be closed?

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The staff are the best, Min and Karla are so friendly and they always make you feel welc9me !!! Parking: Mall area easy entrance from both directions

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Morning crew was nice, perfect coffee and apple pie was just right.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Great service, friendly staff, and fresh tasty food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Service is extremely fast and very professional,fill your beverages quickly the will be done before you are.!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The Strawberry Sweet Cream Shake from A&W is a delightful treat that combines the refreshing taste of ripe strawberries with the creamy richness of sweet cream. With each sip, youre greeted with a burst of fruity flavor that is perfectly complemented by the smooth texture of the cream. The balance of sweetness is just right, neither too overpowering nor too subtle. Its a satisfying indulgence that will leave you craving more. Whether youre looking for a refreshing drink on a hot day or a sweet treat to satisfy your dessert cravings, the Strawberry Sweet Cream Shake is sure to hit the spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Amazing staff and yummy food.

★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

So disappointed . The last sausage and egger combo I had was so gooooood. Today,,,, almost tossed it in the garbage it was so bad. Bum er because I was craving one. A&W coffee is delicious though

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I work at Canadian Tire. I go here all the time. Ill die for those Onion Rings if I have to. I like the coffee just as much as what I make at home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Always enjoy my meal when I head here. Great service too Dietary restrictions: No bun Lettuce wrap Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Excellent food, excellent service. Everything was piping hot. Coffee was great as well. Highly recommended. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Kind, quick & toasty

March 22, 2024

No ice..never go back for that reason alone

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Love this A&W, the one time I waited an extra couple of minutes the staff gave me a free apple pie. It wasn t even that long of wait! Very courteous and kind of them!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

no matter what time I roll up to the drive thru or into the restaurant: all the staff are so friendly. Doing the little extras for my son & I are so greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch to Emily & the awesome night crew on drive thru. Food : 5/5

★★★
February 22, 2024

Food is good and store is always clean. Today manager decided it was a good time to go on her phone. I stood at the cash with her back to me. I stood there for 3 minutes until anyone acknowledged me.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Crowded at the counter while waiting for food

★★★★
January 22, 2024

Love the teen bugers always yummy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Friendly staff fast and efficient, great food. This is our go-to restaurant. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is always great from this location. Service is typically pretty fast, get the odd day where its a bit slower but its no big deal. I enjoy our location a lot!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I went through the drive through. Service was quick and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place ...Food was great ...Service by Stuti, Michael and Debbie was excellent.Ambience is wonderful. Highly recommend this place

December 22, 2023

Bad experience, wouldn t recommend this location.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place for breakfast, friendly service and good value for your money. Definitely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place staff was amazing. Food was super fast and delicious. This was my first time going to dine here and it will not be my last.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tried the $2 latte they had advertised on their outdoor sign and added caramel flavor...I have to say I am super impressed !! Not sure the regular price of this item is though...But it was really good.. and to me comparable to Starbucks! Service through the drive thru was great as well ...

December 22, 2023

Order is always missing something or just completely wrong.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food, good service, clean environment, cheap price

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went about 2 weeks ago and food was great. The lady who served my boyfriend and I in the drive through was awesome. She had amazing customer service and went above and beyond. I believe her name was Emily.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A favourite daddy / daughter date location. They always make her feel special.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good service was fast it was a descent experience. Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of parking Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

They have very good Bose speakers in the bathroom, ideal for partying. Good Burger too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good quality and delicious food. Nice staff people. Vegetarian options: We love their Beyond meat burger. Fries, onion rings, Food : 5/5 | Service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I go here often with the family. Food and service are always great. Bathrooms always clean. Food : 5/5

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A&w food but not open late as advertised doors were already locked at 11pm

★★★
December 22, 2023

Good. Mama burger on lettuce and out. Service was efficient and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

BEST PLACE IN TOWN FOR the #1 BURGER OF THE CENTURY... Great service, great atmosphere and most of the bestest s youve ever eating from a fast food joint. And bonus they are pretty quick at getting your order with the fast food name fast... Thank you A&W your my favorite Parking: Drive right up close to the fast food joint so no walking at distances to enter and also while your dinning in you can always watch your vehicle wherever it may be in the parking lot because it is visible to see the parking lot as it is right in front of the restaurant. Kid-friendliness: They have highchairs also hi level chairs for the big cool kids... Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access entrance doors plenty of space for everyone.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Didn t give us all our order when we went through the drive through.

December 22, 2023

Rude staff for sure.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Got a combo this morning for myself and my kids. I can t have cheese and also wasn t eating my burger immediately so I asked for the burger to have no cheese and no tomato s. When I got my food, I went in the parking lot and got my kids food situated. As I was looking at the food, noticed my burger still had cheese and tomatoes Initially I was kinda disappointed because had I gone home without checking first I would ve been very upset. I returned through the drive through and let them know they forgot to remove the cheese and toms. They were extremely kind about it and quickly remade my burger. Upon receiving my adjusted burger they also gave me a free apple turnover for the mistake. At the end of the day everyone makes mistakes, I know I ve made a few myself working in fast food. But the fact that I wasn t treated like a burden for once was shocking to me. Many other places such as McDonald s almost gets mad at you for their mistake I really appreciated the extremely kind service.

December 22, 2023

i have a very bad experience with the management. Today i went to restaurant to pickup the skip order around 9:45pm so i was waiting for the food. And i asked manager to use the washroom she was very rude with me and said no and she was laughing on me with other 2 crew girls i think its not acceptable behaviour for customers. They need more professional training how to behave with customers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This location consistently delivers fast friendly service. The food is always hot and fresh when I eat here, and the restaurant is always clean.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always good fast food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Ole Dub has stayed true to its mission. The food is absolutely delicious. My favourtie combo is the teen with sweet potato fries and a rootbeer. Hands down, no contest, the best burger meat out of all the fast chains in canada . Well done! And dont forget to try the chicken buddy burger. So darn tasty! Thanks for a great meal, Ill be back soon!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Was really hard to order the in house special.. nobody knew how to ring it in. Food was average.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great staff but hashbrowns were really greasy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had a Momma burger, a fry, and an apple pie. Delicious

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just dropped in for a treat! Rootbeer and lemonade slushy. Almost crapped when I saw the size and price $8.57 for two small. My husband said the rootbeer was alright, but expensive. The lemonade tasted nothing! Great disappointment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best service ever received from a burger joint , great fast service, and the burger was amazing . Ask for a plain no seasoning patty, no problem for my dog . Bonus points for that !!! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fast, accurate service for my visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very fast service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love the frosted mugs!!!!

December 22, 2023

In what world is this dirt water worth more than $1? Got the frozen strawberry lemonade. Paid just over $17, for 2 of them and a pumpkin spice iced latte. All garbage. Never buying summer drinks here again, sorry.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Efficient and friendly service you don t usually find in a fast food joint, the time I was there on a Sunday. Food was high quality (Nashville chicken sandwich, onion rings

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I am so happy to be served by Saniya her smiles makes my day and evening nice. Always gets positive cups from her. Really a great employee. I like to show my positive smiley cup.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Staff are always very friendly, fast service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was fresh, hot and aesthetically pleasing. Went thru drive thru and it was quick.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

When you go to A&W, you expect fast food, served hot. This location does not disappoint! Also like to mention how clean it is.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I love it when we go out for a long drive and we go to A&W . The food is always great .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best apple pies

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Quick stop 4breakfast. Service was good. The meal was good but not alot 2eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good tasting food. Friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best burger place in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very friendly staff, drive thru time is much faster than any restaurants in north bay

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fast an friendly service,,an great food

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always a great breakfast and smiling faces. Happy workers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

2 am best fresh food. the wait is worth it knowing it not sitting in a steam tray

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love that bacon and egg breakfast. A nice, quiet time, for my son and I to sit down and chat.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always fresh food. Most efficient, friendliest fast food staff in town .

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Speedy and Good food Quality

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fair

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is always good every time Fast courteous service, they will lettuce wrap for those that would rather skip the extra carbs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

All a&w restaurants are great but the staff at this location were above and beyond. So pleasant and friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

No one can beat a&w fries, no one.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always fresh and perfect! Getting pricey... Very nice treat once a month...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Its A&W SO REALLY WHAT MORE IS THERE TO SAY. YUMMY Great staff! Welcoming and friendly Parking: Always plenty of parking!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Everyone there is always super friendly. Since starting our Keto diet we have been going here for their lettuce wrapped burgers because holy cow they do an awesome job preparing them. Tonight we got amazing service from Connor, our food was fast and his personality made our wait feel like seconds. Ihave yet to be served by an employee that wasnt awesome. Good work guys and thank you!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always really good and Friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Parking: Ample piazza parking

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food, clean, staff is friendly for the most part...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Hard to beat an uncle burger with c&b!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

On a long driving day a few weeks ago, we stopped in at this location in North Bay for a quick dinner. In the last two years its not often Ive been able to give many 5 star reviews. So I want to give credit when its due. The restaurant was clean, the staff was smiling and friendly, and there was friendly banter between the staff, the manager and a new trainee. The food came fast, hot, and fresh. The washrooms were clean. Honestly, if this location is always like this, then keep up the good work.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This A&W in North Bay was the best I have seen. The people were exceedingly friendly and the restaurant was spotless. We will definitely stop again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I miss the girls on roller skates.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food as always, very popular, speed of service sometimes takes a hit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I loved it! The buddy burgers are so deadly! Love the chipotle mayo also! Hoping the kirkland lake location will open so Ill have access to them closer to home...the sign of coming soon has been taunting me for years!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Drive thru teller was very helpful and friendly. But food took a very long time. Tasted great but hashbrowns were extremely greasy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great place to go eat

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good breakfast, clean store, friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food including a lettuce bun on my burgers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

we ordered and with in a few minutes we had it

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Probably the most friendly and nice staff of any fast food joint in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The reason why I like this restaurant is because they make very fresh burgers as well as fries. Spicy habanero chicken and sweet potato fries are my favourites . Also, the customer service is much appreciated.