Gene's Root Beer

The Spanish Hot Dog and fries were pretty great and mouth watering. Our waitress Mariah was pretty great at taking our order and giving us our food fast.The ambiance was not that messy but it was kind of busy because it was the start of spring.I personally recommend this place if you're in the Anderson area and you like American-style food.

This is an old retro drive-in diner that, as their name implies, specilizes in hotdogs and root beer. They do onot have a dine-in option. You can either eat in your vehcile or there are a few tables just outside the parking area, along the road that you can eat at as well. There are more than ample stalls to park at. The carhops that were working the lot were very friendly, helpful and attentive. You just put on vehicle's headlights to let them know you need service and they are right there.As I mentioned, they primarily serve hot dogs, but they also offer tenderloins, fish sandwiches, taco salad, cheeseburgers, polish sausages, and nachos.They also have a few sides such as french fries, cheese sticks, mushrooms, chicken nuggets and onion rings to go along with your food.I ordered the slaw dog with a side of fries. It was ready in less than 5 minutes. They brought the food out to my car and hooked the tray onto my window. The food was fresh and tasted ok. There was really nothing special to it. \\ and there were not a lot of fries in the box.I did like the restaurant's old school feel and enjoyed the nostalgic vibe that it was putting off. Definitely a change of pace from what I am use to and worth checking out if you are in Anderson.

9.23.24 had to get in one last visit before the close for the season on 9.29! Just a dog with cheese, fries, and a baby vanilla cone with chocolate dip. And of course a (diet) root beer! See you next summer! #yum #ReviewsByRL

Amazing slaw dogs and mushrooms. They seem like they are hand breaded! Instead of those big hard balls! They are also SUPER FAST AND FRIENDLY! AND LASTLY, the root beer and ice cream is amazing!

Don't overthink it and simply enjoy this absolute throwback drive-in style experience. Spanish (chili) dogs, fries, rings, mushrooms is the ticket here (do not skip the delicious root beer). This place always seems busy and filled up with cars and somehow there are only a couple of carhops to efficiently take care of the 30+ spots they can accommodate.When I stopped by, there was an older man and woman (probably 80) in a $100K+ Vette next to me enjoying their diner experience and absolutely BLASTING Roy Orbison and others 60s music with the windows down. Love to see it.I would imagine in the heyday of Anderson of the mid 60-70s, this place was packed with high schoolers and muscle cars on a Friday or Saturday night.Stopped by a few days later for dogs and rings to go (and wife approved).Certainly on the repeat list for me.

Super great awesome service!! Awesome every time. Coney dogs, onion rings, French fries, deep fried cheese burgers and Root Beer. Ambience is what you make it, we brought the dog and some classic America on the tune box, pretty good if you would ask me!

Get the Spanish dog and root beer. The atmosphere is fun. You park and someone comes out to take your order. Our server was very sweet and attentive. My husband got the polish sausage with sauerkraut he said it was delicious. I got the hot dog with cheese. The hot dogs are great and the buns are so soft. They make their own rootbeer and it is delicious. You can get a gallon to go. True Anderson staple.

The hubs told me about this little hot dog place in Anderson where they bring your food out and set the tray on your window. He took me there yesterday; I took one look at the menu and thought "what year is this? Since when does a hot dog cost $2.50?" I ordered a chili dog with onions and mustard, an order of Mac n cheese bites, and a frosty root beer. I have NEVER had a better hot dog. I'm serious. Maybe it was the dog itself but the onions are diced up so small and THE BUN!!!! Soooo soft and pillowy; maybe they steam 'em, I don't know, but it was hot diggety dog!!! (Sorry.) The root beer was stellar, too! Mac n cheese bites were creeeaaaammmyyyyy. $15 for two people, the server was super sweet, and the food was sooooo good for a fun, inexpensive try. I know Anderson isn't exactly an attraction, but Gene's is. They also have fried hamburgers. What the what?? We'll be back. A lot.

What an amazing local spot! So glad we decided to stop. We grabbed a few hot dogs with Spanish sauce (almost like chili), onions, and cheese. GET THE ONION RINGS!! They were extra crispy with thick onions inside

Went there at 8 pm last night and they were closed. very disappointed! Not sure if they ran out of food or changed their hours