John's Drive-In

John's Drive-In John's Drive-In aka John's Rootbeer has been around since 1937, still the original building. We are open year round. In 1937 the building originated as an A&W.
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It has had 4 different locations. In 1972 is when A&W pulled the franchise and became John's. We still continue the tradition of making our own beer in the basement with the same recipe since 1937. John Meehean has had the business now since 1991. We see about 60,000 visitors a year, most being regulars, and it's best when it's 85 and sunny. From the months of Sept-April we serve our homemade chili and fish frys everyday. You can also enjoy your rootbeer in a chilled mug year round.

📢📢📢 LAST DAY OF THE SEASON!!!!! GET YOURS TODAY!!! We are serving 11am-8pm. You can call ahead and we’ll have it ready f...
04/03/2026

📢📢📢 LAST DAY OF THE SEASON!!!!! GET YOURS TODAY!!! We are serving 11am-8pm. You can call ahead and we’ll have it ready for you when you get there! DON’T MISS OUT!!!! 262-542-2842

03/27/2026

2 WEEKS LEFT!!!!😭

1 WEEK LEFT! Stop in and get yours today before the season is over! If you’re skeptical give us a shot! Most are pleasan...
03/27/2026

1 WEEK LEFT! Stop in and get yours today before the season is over! If you’re skeptical give us a shot! Most are pleasantly surprised and our regulars are our consistent support! You can even call ahead and we’ll have it ready for you… 262-542-2842

2 WEEKS LEFT!!!!😭

Due to the obvious weather we will be closing today! We hope everyone stays safe and warm out there!
03/16/2026

Due to the obvious weather we will be closing today! We hope everyone stays safe and warm out there!

WE HAVE POWER AND ARE HERE SERVING FISH UNTIL 8pm!!!!
03/13/2026

WE HAVE POWER AND ARE HERE SERVING FISH UNTIL 8pm!!!!

The countdown begins!!!! 4 weeks left of our seasonal menu options! Stop in and get them while you can!!! Call ahead and we’ll have them ready for you by the time you get here… 262-542-2842

03/06/2026

The countdown begins!!!! 4 weeks left of our seasonal menu options! Stop in and get them while you can!!! Call ahead and we’ll have them ready for you by the time you get here… 262-542-2842

02/20/2026

We have your dinner all planned out for you! Just stop on in or call ahead and we can have it ready when you get here!!! 262-542-2842

📢📢📢 WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!!!! Beat the cold and call ahead so we can have it ready for you when you get here… 262-542-2842
01/23/2026

📢📢📢 WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!!!! Beat the cold and call ahead so we can have it ready for you when you get here… 262-542-2842

SERVING UNTIL 8PM
01/02/2026

SERVING UNTIL 8PM

We have your dinner all planned out for you! Just stop on in or call ahead and we can have it ready when you get here!!! 262-542-2842

12/24/2025

Address

1317 Arcadian Avenue
Waukesha, WI
53186

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+12625422842

Website

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