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Gene's Root Beer and Hot Dogs

4.5 · 2.371 reviews

640 S Scatterfield Rd, Anderson, IN 46012

11 AM – 9 PM

About this spot

Welcome to Gene’s Root Beer and Hot Dogs! Step back in time and experience a true American classic at Gene’s Root Beer and Hot Dogs, located at 640 S Scatterfield Rd, Anderson, IN 46012. Since 1964, this beloved local drive-in has been serving up the simple pleasures that make life sweet — from homemade root beer in frosty mugs to juicy hot dogs covered in our signature Spanish sauce.

What's available here

Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
Family-friendly
Free parking lot
Paid parking lot
Usually plenty of parking
Good for kids
Kids' menu
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Comfort food

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Guest reviews

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Cheri Griffin
May 31, 2026

First time here and definitely not my last!!! The Spanish sauce is delish!!!! And their homemade root beer..... chef kiss!!

Dilan Lake
Jun 21, 2026

What is there to say that hasn’t been said about this American treasure? The service was great followed with beautiful smiles. I ordered 3 chili dogs and a 32oz root beer. It all hit perfectly. I never wanted it to end. The music playing set you in a Time Machine back to the hay day of hotdog joints and roll n roll. For a brief moment you can forget all you worries and just enjoy the simple things

Lorraine Snead
Jun 21, 2026

I came here with my family for the first time today. We tried the hot dogs with their house spanish sauce, their french fries and onion rings and the root beer floats with Gene's homemade root beer. Our server was super friendly and helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our drive in restaurant experience. We will be back :)

Amanda Welcome
Jun 21, 2026

We Love Gene's! We lived in Anderson for years we're on a trip back from Phoenix Arizona We lived out there for almost 10 years and couldn't wait to get Spanish dog!

kurt kochenderfer
Jun 21, 2026

Great visit! Slaw dog had a nice horseradish zing to it. The owner was very personable. He sat down with me and told me a bit of the history for the drive-in. He kindly offered me a complimentary mug of root beer. It was delicious!

Adrienettebestship yas
Jun 21, 2026

I love going here for Christmas trees during the winter. So I tried their food out for the first time today. I liked the vintage vibes going on. The food is reasonably priced. But the food wasn’t very warm or impressive. I didn’t realize the hotdogs aren’t not all beef. Hot dog was barely warm at all and onion rings. I will say the root beer float was good I would get that again. But over all I love the vibe of the place just think that the food could be improved quality wise. I might try again and hope things improve. I know some places have bad days .

David Lucas
Apr 21, 2026

Excellent place prices very reasonable good food and service

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Location & hours

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9 PM

Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Thursday 11 AM–9 PM

Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Sunday 11 AM–9 PM

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