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Swenson's Drive In Restaurant

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7635 Broadview Rd # 7
Independence, OH 44131

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(216) 986-1934
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My family loves the atmosphere, but we definitely come for the food. The galley burger and sloppy joe get ordered pretty regularly and so do the fries and onion rings. And don't e...

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Editorial review from Citysearch 1/25/2013

Swenson's is great. Try the Galley Boy, Fried Zucchini or Fried Mushrooms - they are great ! more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 1/19/2013

Glad to see Swenson's is opening locations in the Cleveland area, as they have been the best fast-food restaurant in Akron for many years! more
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We love it! 7/19/2011

My family loves the atmosphere, but we definitely come for the food. The galley burger and sloppy joe get ordered pretty regularly and so do the fries and onion rings. And don't even get me started on the potato teezers. Maybe our favorite. More ranch dressing anyone? more
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Burgers mmmm 3/31/2011

A great way to eat food that has no nutritional value, gauranteed to raise your cholestral and blood sugar.... but once in awhile is not bad. A nostalgia trip for baby boomers more
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My all-time favorite restaurant 7/12/2007

I 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 wish I was eating it now! Pros: hamburgers, milkshakes, atmosphere Cons: fries more
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LOVE IT! 3/14/2006

I'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 service is lightening fast! The hops are required to run! Pros: Great Food, Fast Service, Good Value more
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a little secret.... 7/21/2005

it'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 per 1/3lb meat precooked,chopped very finely) VELVETA chesse on a butter bun with big slice Vandalia Onion...WOW. A culinary treat if there ever was one...peace all , Theo Pros: TASTE, SEVICE Cons: not one close now more
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the best burgers 5/7/2004

swensons 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. Pros: great food, fair prices, good service more
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Joe Oravec 11/28/2003

I like Swensons Drive In very much. I never ate a better burger!! What a nice change over Thanksgiving Turkey. Pros: Good Parking, Family Oriented, Inexpensive Cons: No indoor Seating, why no clubs Ford/che, More Choices more
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Orgasmic! 7/14/2003

Biting 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 cheeseburgers, take them home, and freeze 'em so that I can have that ORGASMIC feeling while three hours away from the tastebud pleasure palace that's called Swensons. I'm obsessed! ;) Pros: Orgasmic!, Orgasmic!, Orgasmic! Cons: Detroit needs one! more
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Best burger in the world 7/9/2003

This 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 buns from an Italian bakery in Akron. Try the original locations the Akron area or the newer Cleveland location. more
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Killer burgers 5/13/2003

I 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
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Nice teenage servers 2/7/2003

Swensons 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 driving in is great! Nothing like those sweet burgers to end a craving!! Pros: history, excellent to employee more
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Drive-In Deluxe 1/9/2003

The '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 someone deliver it to you at Butch Reynolds speed. Don't drive by this NE Ohio institution. I't's definately worth it. more
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scrumpdelicious 1/4/2003

Hamburgers 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. Pros: good food, plenty of parking, inexpensive more
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The Best in the Midwest! 1/3/2003

There is no other burger like it! You drive-up and eat in your car... Pros: great food, quick service, good prices more
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The Best! 12/13/2002

They 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
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hot and greazy 12/6/2002

I 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 wish they had something like this in Florida! Pros: weather, inexpensive, yummy Cons: not in FL more
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eat a burger & another & another & 11/15/2002

I 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. Swensons! I dont make much money and I like my food hot & quick. So I have challenged Sweensons for many years and I must say, they have met my challenge every time.I love it! I feel like I shed the pounds just by watching these guys shuffle around the lot taking peoples orders. When i get my food(which is fresh) they leave me alone so i can eat in peace.Then when I am done I pop my lights on so they can collect the dues.Quick quick quick and good. Pros: kosar, sosa, ramirez Cons: james con more
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burgerz are transcendant! 11/15/2002

Indeed, 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 a majestic waltz with truly rococo mayonaise. And the pickles...Oh! never have such tantalizingly tart and delightly dill petite discs of perfection been unveiled! Finish the royal ball with neo classical fried mushrooms or some truly redolent onion rings and you are the King (or Queen) of the buger kingdom! Kudos! Pros: Inexpensive, FOOD!, Onions! more
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Editorial

  • Fifties-style restaurant serves traditional thin patty hamburgers and fries where cheerleader type girls and clean cut guys deliver curb-side service.

  • 1/24/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Seven Hills, Parma
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