K-N Root Beer Drive-In Amarillo

05/27/2026

Y’all asked. We listened.

The Chic-KN Sammy has officially landed at KN Root Beer.

A chicken breast fried golden, stacked on a butter toasted bun, and finished with your choice of sauce.

Mayo, Miracle Whip, fry sauce, or whatever sauce makes your day better.

You can add veggies and cheese for an extra charge if you want to dress it up.

We’ve had people asking for a chicken sandwich for a while now, so here it is. And judging by how this first batch is looking, this one might not stay quiet for long.

Pair it with fries or munchers, grab a fresh homemade KN Root Beer, roll the windows down, and enjoy the music outside at KN.

Come try it before everyone starts acting like they discovered it first.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. 🇺🇸

For our family, this day is especially personal.

At just 18 years old, my uncle, Lance Corporal Thomas E. Creek, gave his life serving our country in Vietnam. He became the youngest soldier in Texas history to receive the Medal of Honor.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It’s about remembering those who never made it home and honoring the sacrifice made by so many families across America.

Today, we remember Tom… and every hero who gave their life for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙

This Memorial Day Amarillo ISD is honored to share with you the imp...

05/23/2026

KN Root Beer would sure appreciate your nomination for Best Burger in the Dining category.

And while you’re in there, don’t forget to vote for our sister spots too:

Big Jim’s Pizza Company for Best All Around Restaurant in the Dining category

Tascosa Drive-In for Tourist/Seasonal Attraction under Entertainment and Leisure

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05/18/2026

There’s a reason the Patty Melt has been a diner legend for generations.

Fresh never frozen ground chuck smashed on the grill, buttery grilled onions, melted cheese, and thick-cut Mrs. Baird’s Texas toast grilled until golden brown. Simple food done right just hits different.

And if you know… you know it’s even better with an order of munchers and our housemade ranch on the side.

Some combos never go out of style.

05/15/2026

Some things just never go out of style.

A cold mug of homemade KN Root Beer.
A fresh burger cooked on the flat top.
Crispy onion rings.
A black ‘67 Camaro sitting outside the window.

That’s not trendy. That’s timeless.

Since 1968, KN has been serving up the kind of place people still tell stories about. The kind of spot where grandparents brought their kids… and now those kids bring their kids back for the same homemade root beer and the one and only KN Special.

The regulars already know.
Double meat. Double cheese. Ice cold mug. Onion rings on the side.

Some places sell food.
Some places become part of your life.

KN Root Beer since 1968.
Still doing it the right way.

05/13/2026

Y’all remember our Bunch of Bologna sandwich? 🥪
We haven’t seen nearly enough of you ordering this Amarillo classic lately, and honestly… we’re starting to wonder if people forgot how GOOD this thing is!
This isn’t your ordinary bologna sandwich. We’re talking thick-cut, perfectly grilled bologna stacked high with all the fixings that’ll take you straight back to your childhood—but better. The kind of sandwich your grandma would’ve made if she wasn’t holding back.
And here’s the thing: it pairs PERFECTLY with Amarillo’s only homemade root beer. That ice-cold, creamy root beer cutting through every savory bite? Chef’s kiss 👨‍🍳💋
Real talk: We’ve had regulars coming in 2-3 times a week JUST for this combo. One customer told us last month it’s the only thing that tastes exactly like their childhood summers in Texas.
🎉 THIS SATURDAY GIVEAWAY 🎉
We’re giving away a FREE Bunch of Bologna sandwich + Root Beer combo to ONE lucky winner!
How to enter:
✅ LIKE this post
✅ SHARE to your story or feed
✅ TAG 2 friends who need to try this combo
✅ BONUS ENTRY: Comment your favorite childhood sandwich memory!
Winner announced Saturday morning! Don’t miss out—this is your sign to come rediscover this Texas classic.
📍 3900 Olsen Blvd, Amarillo
⏰ Open 11am-8pm Tuesday-Saturday

05/12/2026

Amarillo… we could use your help again. 🍔🥤

We’re asking our amazing KN Root Beer customers to help get us nominated in the Amarillo Community Choice Awards.

If you love KN, we’d truly appreciate your nomination for:
• Best Burger
• Best Chili
• Best Curbside/Carryout/Drive Through
• Best French Fries
• Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt/Frozen Custard 🍦

From ice cold mugs of homemade root beer to burgers, fries, chili, and all the nostalgia that comes with it… we’re proud to be part of Amarillo and thankful for every single person who keeps supporting us.

If KN has ever been part of your lunch break, family night, after game stop, or comfort food craving, we’d love your nomination.

Head to:

https://amarillo.gannettcontests.com/2026-Best-of-Amarillo-Communitys-Choice-Awards/

Thank you Amarillo for supporting local businesses like ours. ❤️

05/06/2026

Nothing to see here… just some deep fried Uncrustables casually changing lives at KN Root Beer.

Hot peanut butter and jelly wrapped in golden fried dough, dusted with powdered sugar, and somehow tasting exactly like being 10 years old again… except way better.

Crispy outside. Gooey middle. Absolute problem.

And fair warning… once one hits the table everybody suddenly wants “just one bite.”

We probably should’ve kept these to ourselves.

04/29/2026

This is why we do what we do. ❤️

We got the sweetest letter from a student named Ethan from Kerrville, Texas asking about our root beer… so of course we had to write him back 🥹✉️

Moments like this remind us that KN Root Beer isn’t just about drinks—it’s about history, tradition, and sharing something special from one generation to the next.

Keeping the Knutson tradition alive, one root beer at a time. 🥤

Ethan, if you ever make it to Amarillo… your root beer is on us. 💛

04/18/2026

🍔🔥 SETTLE THIS FOR US… ONCE AND FOR ALL 🔥🍔

You’ve got one of our almost world-famous burgers in front of you…
An ice-cold, frosty mug of KN Root Beer in your hand… 🍺❄️

Now the real question is…

👉 What’s riding shotgun?

🧅 Onion Rings
🍟 Fries
🔥 Munchers
🌱 Fried Okra

You can only pick ONE.

We see this debate happen every single day… and honestly?
Your answer says a lot about you 👀

* 🧅 Onion Ring people — classic, no nonsense. Ketchup all day and you’re not changing.
* 🍟 Fries crew — you know the move… especially when they hit that housemade fry sauce. You play it smart.
* 🔥 Muncher fans — bold, flavor chasers. You’re absolutely dunking those in our housemade ranch.
* 🌱 Fried Okra crowd — low-key legends. You already know… okra + ranch = undefeated.

And here’s the truth…
The regulars? They’ve already picked their side. They don’t even hesitate anymore.

So where do YOU land? 👇
Drop your pick in the comments and tag the friend who orders something different every time (we all know one 😅)

⚠️ Fair warning: this one’s gonna get heated.