The 9 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Boston

Jake Smith: The root beer float is HUGE and delicious; they use Virgil's Original Root Beer and delicious vanilla ice cream. Order one to start or finish (they also offer an adult version with lambic).

Chris Dignes: Honestly, the gingerbread is the best I've ever had. Fully expected a hard toast fit to build a house with, got the perfect blend of crust and borderline brownie with just enough ginger

Paull Young: Before you eat the Alsatian pizza, Google Alsatian

Meg Berman: One of the last true 24 hour diners in Boston and is a blast from the past. The diner serves everything, from authentic root beer floats to bold cups of Joe. Try the Boston Cream Pancakes!

Meg Berman: One of the last true 24 hour diners in Boston and is a blast from the past. They serve everything, from authentic root beer floats to bold cups of Joe. Try the Boston Cream Pancakes!

Andrew Hogue: Get the "diner special" for breakfast. 3 eggs, french toast, bacon, hash browns. It's worth the coronary.

Topher Dubay: Nachos with chili and chicken are best in the city.

David Day: Call him MISTER Foley if you please

Sofia Papastamelos: Can't go wrong with a Guinness and a Foley burger! Throw in some tater tots and you gotta party.

Steve Quigley: Fathers Day brunch at Scampo. Great. Excellent service. Creative menu. Wasn't sure about the lobster sausage...but...excellent.

Dane LaBonte: be sure to check out the dyson airblade hand dryers in the bathroom!

Boston Magazine: There’s no theme to Lydia Shire’s Liberty Hotel restaurant, other than “tasty.” Read more.

Elena Hood: Yummy sandwiches in huge portions.

Boston.com: A hangout for Boston College students with big appetites, it is also home to the Godzilla burger - 1 pound of meat, 1 pound of fries. "If you go away hungry, it's your own fault." Read more.

Joaquin (Kinney) Mercado: Take down Godzilla... solo!

Nick Palmarozzo: The chili is GREAT! I had a Frito pie special burger (chili, Fritos & white onions) and life was good.

Sumo Skinny: The Starving Student Deal: One burger, one bucket of fries, on Bud-Light for $10. Can't beat it.

BostonTweet: The pool table at Tasty Burger is free to play - just push in the "change thing-a-ma-jig"'

Carl Walser: Clam chowder is excellent, as well as fried clams. Make sure to lobster and crab Louie appetizer

john greene: Some of the best fish in boston

Kevin Wang: Maybe the best seafood in Boston. Coming here and not getting fish is like going to Disneyland to use the water fountain. Come on man.

Taryn F: Great hotel with super-friendly staff right by the convention center and a quick walk to good restaurants and bars. The hotel lobby bar is perfect for solo travelers looking to unwind!

Kathryn Yu: If you're lucky, they might upgrade you to a room with an AC vents view.

Alexander Ward: Standard Westin, yes the walls are paper thin and yes the parking it insanely overpriced, but all Westins are - it's what it says on the can! Breakfast SHOULD be included for $385/night - but it's not

Jennifer Russo: Great beer and amazing burgers. Love the Watermelon Ale in summer. Sweet Potato fries rock. Always crowded, but for good reason.

Ben McMahon: Watermelon beer. 'nuff said.

Matt Karolian: Get the blueberry beer, it might be girly but tastes delicious