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The Rootbeer Stand
About Us
The Rootbeer Stand is an iconic American restaurant and ice cream shop located in Oglesby, IL. Since its founding in 1955, it has been a beloved fixture in the greater surrounding area. Specializing in delicious comfort foods, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, seafood, and, of course, a variety of mouthwatering ice cream treats such as shakes, malts, sundaes, and root beer floats. The Rootbeer Stand offers a range of dining options from dine-in to carryout and drive-in to delivery, making it a convenient choice for all. Catering to both individual cravings and corporate orders, as well as being a top choice for business events, this restaurant is a must-visit destination for classic American fare with a nostalgic twist.
Areas Served
Oglesby, IL | Utica, IL | La Salle, IL | Peru, IL | Mendota, IL | Ottawa, IL | Naplate, IL | Spring Valley, IL
Our Professional Associations
- Illinois Valley Youth Soccer
- Oglesby Valley Girls Softball and Baseball
What We Offer
Our Services include:
- Dine-In
- Carryout
- Drive-In
- Curbside
- Door Dash
- Delivery
- Corporate Orders
- Business Events
Our Products include:
- Pork Tenderloin
- Homemade Root Beer
- Ice Cream
- Soda
- Burgers
- Hot Dogs
- Milk Shakes
- Chocolate Shakes
- Soft Serve Ice Cream
- Malts
- Sundaes
- Root Beer Floats
- Hot & Cold Sandwiches
- Seafood
- Chicken Strips
- Chicken Tenders
- Flurrys
- Banana Splits
- Brownies
- Salads
- Chili
- Soups
- Ravs & Broths
Testimonials
On 8/2/2025
kjhgkv
had this to say:
We were in the area hiking and wanted to go to a place our puppy could come with so we pulled up and got a spot.
They had a lot of options on the menu, you do need to use cash (or check) but they have an ATM inside.
We ordered dinner first which was delivered by a friendly employee and everything came nearly wrapped and packaged which made eating in the car a breeze.
Dessert was incredible. Family had a great time visiting and eating here.
On 8/1/2025
Cohen Barone
had this to say:
Amazing service and the food is great 👍
On 7/31/2025
Bob Englert
had this to say:
Food was good an reasonable priced.
Service was great.
On 7/31/2025
Richard Krieb
had this to say:
They were very busy, but the staff were working their tails off. Waitress was amazing and had a very likeable personality 😆 she was hilarious. Very popular place and I will definitely be going back on our way back through.
Update: we came through on a Thursday, my dad forgot his phone on the counter. We called an hour later and they said they had it, but because we were on our way to Wisconsin for a couple days, they agreed to hold onto it until we came back through on Saturday. When we showed up, it was there behind the counter safe and sound. Awesome people. You dont find that too often anymore.
On 7/31/2025
Heidi Barton
had this to say:
Describing our current state as merely "full" would be quite an understatement.
The food was truly exceptional, and the ice cream was absolutely delicious.
Contact Us
The Rootbeer Stand
225 N Columbia Ave Oglesby, IL 61348
Phone: (815) 883-9254
Email: ridleysrbs
Near the Starved Rock area
Where To Find Us
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Cash-Only
Our Hours
Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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