Swenson's Drive In Restaurant
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Customer Reviews (32 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 19, 2008My family enjoys going there. A nice place to take children also. Both my little grandsons like going there also. Reminds me of my old days at Manners Big Boys years ago in Parma. The food is pretty good, they even have a... (more)
tribefan
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2007I LOVE their hamburgers and milkshakes. I'm currently living in Chicago, and I crave Swenson's when I am home. Same with all of the college students I know - when they are in town, Swenson's is the first place they go. I... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jan 23, 2007Fifties-style restaurant serves traditional thin patty hamburgers and fries where cheerleader type girls and clean cut guys deliver curb-side service. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2006Swensons is a restaurant where you don't have to leave your car to get service - everything is conducted 100% by your car. It's a good place to go in the middle of a snow storm to get the hot chocolate and the great BLT's... (more)
almlog76
on Citysearch Mar 13, 2006I'm from Akron and have been eating Swensons for over 20 years! They have the best food ever! The sweet hamburgers with buttered grilled buns are the best! Don't forget to try my fav drink the California! And the... (more)
40_acre_mule
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2005it's the BROWN SUGAR that keeps you comming back, when I lived in Akron ( there are a couple there) I got hooked. I finally ask one of the hops( car sevice the old fashon way) what gives, he told me brown sugar ( a heaping tsp... (more)
bobpelfrey
on Citysearch May 07, 2004swensons has been my top burger place for 20 years...double cheese burgers and mushrooms, a great meal. have told alot of people to go there. (more)
joe306tow
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2003I like Swensons Drive In very much. I never ate a better burger!! What a nice change over Thanksgiving Turkey. (more)
butterbee
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2003Biting into a burger from Swensons is an ORGASMIC experience. I used to live in Kent and my best friend and I would eat there all the time. Now, whenever I visit Kent, I make sure to go to Swensons, order about five... (more)
italiand
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2003This place is it -- hands down best burgers in the world. Try the Galley Boy -- its great! My personal favorite is the Cheeseburger with everything. This Akron chain makes everything themselves and still get their... (more)
jessez
on Citysearch May 12, 2003I live in Chicago now, but I still crave for Swenson's burgers and fries. I truly think that the brown sugar on the buns seals the deal. If you are ever in Northeastern Ohio, check it out... (more)
sophiacat34
on Citysearch Feb 06, 2003Swensons of Akron is a staple in this lovely city. The employee servers are college aged kids. The company requires these kids to be in school and accomodates their school schedule. The service is promt, fun and... (more)
dzineman
on Citysearch Jan 09, 2003The 'Galley Boy' and runnning car-hops are two of the reasons that this chain has become so successful. More than the food, Swensons has become a traditon. Best burger in town? Probably not. But where else will... (more)
jwilkins42
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2003Hamburgers are THE best - would drive out of my way to get them from Swensens, but don't have to as they are conveniently located. Service is prompt, servers hustle. Prices very reasonable.... (more)
kolby2001
on Citysearch Jan 03, 2003There is no other burger like it! You drive-up and eat in your car... (more)
mickey99mcg
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2002They have the best burgers!!! This is my favorite place to get a cheesburger and I don't normally like burgers. It has brown sugar in them and they toast the bun. Galley Boy is the most popular.... (more)
cebrowns
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2002I have been to the Swenson's in Kent too many times to count. I love their double cheeseburgers and onion rings. Mom loves their milkshakes. I get back home twice a year at least and there is always room for Swenson's. I... (more)
barrybunz
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2002Indeed, the lowly burger may be the penultimate american peasant food. But, alas, it finds it's swawn song at Swenson's! A thin yet succulent moo patty is embraced by a masterfully grilled bun. Decadent onions dance... (more)
dannydontno
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2002I just finished my 5TH Galleyboy(in A row that is)and im ready to write.Lets face it so many of us are over weight and we want something good to hold us over til the next meal.Well i will have to say I've found my niche.... (more)
wildbrian1974
on Citysearch Oct 26, 2002the cheese bergers are awsome, it would be worth your while to find one in your area. (more)
debbie246
on Citysearch Oct 24, 2002Swenson has a burger that you just can't resist. I go there time and time again though I'm not a big red meat eater. The cute servers doesn't hurt either! (more)
kkrumm
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2002The tasty Galley Boy Burger is the absolute best specialty burger in the world. Covered in cheese and two special sauces (still havn't got them figured out yet), it's the best. (more)
barclaybotch
on Citysearch Oct 21, 2002the first time my cousin and I went to Swenson's as teenagers, we were amused that the waiter had our car door open to take our order before we had even stopped! (completely true!) I was an instant addict. The buns are... (more)
ekardasz
on Citysearch Oct 21, 2002I never ate meat until my husband convinced me to try a bite of his cheesburger. I instantly fell in love and crave them all the time. (more)
kate8365
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2002i have loved swensons for about 20 yrs now, great burgers.great galleyboy (more)
supergolfdude
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2002The best original old-fashioned hamburgers of all time. The menu features delicious home-made milkshakes and onion rings, too! (more)
crazy_freak
on Citysearch Sep 17, 2002Swensons has the best hamburgers and cheeseburgers because of a secret ingredient. So its not just ur normal hamburger!! (more)
ch1naeyes4u2c
on Citysearch Aug 29, 2002The were friendly and courteous and the food was great. Very nostalgic. (more)
wefang
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2002I have been enjoying the food at Swensons for all long as I can remember. When I lived in Pittsburgh I came back for their hamburgers and a large Californian. Now that I live in Ashtabula county I still go back to Akron for... (more)
klondike
on Citysearch Jul 27, 2002Swensons have the best hamburgers ever made, I used to drive miles for a swenson burger before they opened the one in on Broadview. They are the best (more)