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    Swensons Drive-In

    4.2 (508 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    SWENSONS DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Zabrina H.

    Swenson's is an Ohio staple. I always make a point to stop at a location if I'm somewhere in Ohio. Highly recommend their Galley boy and their potato jalapeño bites. You order your food from your car and they bring it to you when it's ready. Food is also very affordable. Staff were nice and helpful!

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    Katy D.

    I've been a Swensons fan for as long as I can remember! Growing up with this drive-in has been such a treat, and it's a tradition I don't see ending anytime soon. Their burgers are incredible--perfect meat-to-bun ratio and just a hint of sweetness that sets them apart. My go-to order is a cheeseburger, paired with either crispy tots or onion rings. Honestly, all the sides are great, especially when dipped in their homemade ranch. Don't skip the milkshakes! The grape flavor is my personal favorite--it's so unique and delicious. I'd recommend calling ahead or placing an order online to save time, as it can get pretty busy. Plus, they've got a solid variety of menu options beyond burgers, which is always a bonus.

    Galley burger. The picture doesn't do it justice it was good! Buns toasted and great flavor
    Jo C.

    If you ever find yourself in Ohio, add Swensons Drive-in to the list of spots to check out! They've been in business for 88 years! So glad we stumbled on this cool Drive In while taking my son to visit colleges. Pull up in a stall and when you're ready to order turn on your heads lights in a few seconds a very energetic friendly server will be there to assist you with your order. When I say energetic that's an understatement these guys were sprinting from car to car and back and forth with food! I've never seen anything like it! They will be back with your food and you can eat in your vehicle or take out. When you're done eating turn on the head light and they'll pick up your rubbish and collect your payment. YES I couldn't believe it either they must trust their patrons that much that they give you your food first and collect payment when you're done?!? I gave them a few dollars as tip just because I know they work very hard and were so friendly! BUt now the food! We had to try their classic Galley Boy $4.15 double cheeseburger patties with 2 of their signature sauces. They grind their own beef and make their own buns. Side of Onion rings $2.90 and chocolate peanut butter milkshake $3.85. I couldn't believe the most expensive item on the menu is a shrimp dinner for $8.45 (dozen crispy fried shrimp and cocktail sauce includes toasted roll,fries and coleslaw). The prices are so reasonable, service was excellent and did I mention the Galley burger was excellent smash burger style not too thick, onion rings crispy delicious and milkshake fabulously thick and tasty?!? Awesome Ohio treasure locations in Cincinnatti, Columbus, Cleveland and Akron.

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    Jill M.

    The staff is incredible as is the food! I visited/ate 4 times in three days...and I may be back later today! Thanks for keeping it true to how I remember it from 40 years ago! And a shout out to Gabbie! I highly recommend staying to eat so that you can appreciate how hard they all work! Seems like a great, fun place to work .

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    Madison K.

    You might want to bring a local along to navigate the menu. The large fries more is insanely small and the over eager but not particularly quick service feels a bit smothering. If you are in the mood for an unusual milkshake, however-- this is the place. Turn your lights on when ready to order and a robotic kid with church youth group manners will be right over.

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    I like Swensons. The gally boy is great,and it's quick they literally run to your car

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    I love Swensons. My order was taken promptly by a polite young lady & the food was delivered hot & fresh

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    Galley boy. No other burger like it . I'm never disappointed. Always friendly staff, Cherry phosphate .

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    I love Swensons, but this location tends to serve raw Galley Boys about 50% of the time. AVOID and just go to any of the other locations.

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    Ilya was great. Came right to the window and got my food very quick and the order was right. Thanks Ilya

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    Ask the Community - Swensons Drive-In

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    Taco Bell

    1.8(24 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $

    I previously had a raving review for this location however after dealing with "one of the managers"…read moretoday around 1pm I'm definitely changing my review. Im a Dasher and each time I go into the Taco Bell at 360 Howe road Akron Ohio 44221, you don't get acknowledged. They do not acknowledge customers, even ones standing at the register. After multiple times of being in there to pick up orders and not getting acknowledged at all and having to holler for somebody; today I finally asked the lady I saw if she was a manager and she said she was "one of the managers", I told her I said it would be really nice if you could at least acknowledge the people when they're at the counter. She said "well your doordash right?" I said yes that's correct she said "well if your order was ready it would be on the shelf, we don't HAVE acknowledge Doordashers AT ALL"! I said but I'm also a customer and I deserve that acknowledgment and she said well we don't acknowledge doordashers and walked away, lovely she repeated it twice. That behavior, especially coming from a manager is exceptionally unacceptable and need to learn how to be respectful of anybody regardless of their delivery drivers or regular customers! However the lady at the drive-thru is always wonderful!!

    Food was decent. Except the menu didn't match the online menu- not big deal. But I asked for no…read moresour cream since my bf is allergic; it's on the receipt. Yet he bites into his burrito, and lo and behold, sour cream, and a whole bunch right at the end. Like do you not know how to make a burrito? And the guy taking my order started out nice, but got an attitude when I confused the online menu with their menu. Honestly, might just find a different Taco Bell in the area. Edit: finished my drink to see nasty strawberry. Smh had to take my star back.

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    2.3(17 reviews)
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    I love to go to places in the surrounding area that I don't normally get to, and rally's is one of…read morethem. This is the only one really close to me, and I enjoy it. There sandwiches are good, and the overall experience is pretty decent. It's A fast food restaurant, so people love to criticize. However, this is A quality fast food Restaurant to eat at. I highly recommend going!

    If I could rate this Rally's lower, I would. I preordered my wings 10 mins ahead of arrival knowing…read morethey'd have to be made fresh. DoorDash said pick up time would be 10:08pm. I arrived at 10:07pm, I sat in the pick up line for 20 mins. They have two drive thru lines for no reason. I had to beep my horn for them to come to the pick up line side. She then told me my wings weren't ready. I asked if I could cancel, as my toddler had to potty. She assured me the wings would only take 5 more mins. I parked, waited another 20 mins, and I had to leave because my toddler was straying to cry that she had to potty. If the employee was honest about the wait time, I could've gone home, let me toddler potty, and returned and my food still wouldn't have been ready. Or better yet, went through with canceling my order. In the past, the wings have been undercooked but I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, but they are horrible from food quality to customer service. Oh, and I didn't get my money back! The west side Rally's is way better. I was in the blue VW SUV on 4/26 at 10:07pm in cause you want to confirm my claims!

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    Swensons Drive-In

    Swensons Drive-In

    3.9(192 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Casual dining
    Kid friendly

    One of the Best Burgers in the World - And It Lives Up to the Hype!…read more Swensons is a true Midwest gem, and it's no surprise that their burgers have been hailed as some of the best in the world--they absolutely live up to the reputation! The Galley Boy, their signature double cheeseburger with two secret sauces, is perfectly juicy, flavorful, and unlike anything else. Every bite is the perfect mix of savory, tangy, and a little sweet, making it clear why Swensons is a fan favorite. This particular location also has a bit of history--the very first Swensons restaurant was originally located just a few feet away from this building. It's cool to think you're enjoying one of the country's most iconic burgers right where it all began. Beyond the burgers, the classic drive-in experience adds to the charm. Pull up, turn on your headlights, and a friendly carhop rushes out to take your order with incredible speed and service. This makes a great date night, outing with friends, or nice dinner with the family. The onion rings, potato teezers, and hand-spun shakes are all must-tries, with so many shake flavors to mix and match. Hint: try the Cajun style onion rings. So amazing! Whether you're a longtime fan or trying it for the first time, Swensons is a one-of-a-kind experience that's well worth the visit. One bite, and you'll see why it's been ranked among the best burgers in the world!

    Service was good, gentleman taking are good was nice and fun to talk to. Not much to say about the…read morelocation. It's old and clean, but you're eating out of your car so it doesn't matter much. The food... I just am not a fan. The galley boy has sweet tartar sauce and barbecue sauce on it, on a sweet roll. I'm not a fan. The regular burger isn't much better, there's no maillard on the burger meat so it is in my opinion just a worse McDonald's burger. And I'm not really a fan of a McDonald's burger either. The onion rings and potato teasers are great, as well as the Ohio drink. My friend got the banana pudding shake that was good as well. But for a place known for their burgers I wouldn't go out of your way unless you like really sweet burgers.

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