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    Swensons Drive-In

    3.7 (210 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    SWENSONS DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Peter P.

    Local drive in chain, the food was just decent. Nothing fancy but they are open late and will satisfy your late night cravings. Service was super fast and attentive. Menu is basic but to the point. Got a cheeseburger, tots, and nuggets. For the price which is good the food was decent. Everything was hot and fresh and looked made to order which was nice. A good late night eats option.

    This is my cheeseburger without any bread. I'm not too fancy on eating bread, due to nutritional reasons.
    Queen B.

    I had one double cheeseburger some fries, and TEEZERS. It was pretty good, and I will definitely recommend this restaurant to some of my friends because it has a different taste, I didn't come in contact with any of the employees because I ordered DoorDash. Food is decent for the price.

    The Galley Boy - First one and actually enjoyed it. Something sweet which was weird but would get again if I was by a Swensons again.
    Myles K.

    Just driving through and had always heard about the regional delicacy that is Swensons, so we had to stop! First off, loved the old school vibes and headlights ordering system....Plus I always love drive in spots in general. The guys working hustled around car to car and were pleasant. The sides were your normal fried things, not bad but not amazing. The potato teezers were really good but would've loved more spice. Chicken nugs were meh. Reading online, people really love the bologna sandwich so had to try that and the galley boy burger of course. The bologna sandwich was pretty tasty, but wasn't my favorite thing. The burger though, I really enjoyed and would absolutely get again. Something sweet about it (sauce? Bun? Meat?), but otherwise fresh and enjoyed the 2 sauces on it. I got a California (grape) drink to wash it all down! Glad I finally tried this regional institution and would go back if ever I'm around one again! Next time I'll need to get a shake though...

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    Diego P.

    My friend decided to be a clown and ask for a milkshake with everything mixed together to see if it was possible. Lucas was incredibly friendly and actually felt like a friend. He then asked Andrew to make it and they both obliged. The milkshake was not completely awful. The rest of the food however, was spectacular. I have genuinely never gotten better service in my life.

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    Mike G.

    This place is pretty good. Right portion sizes. The hamburgers were good, the shrimp was a good size and the fried bologna sandwich was nice and thick. It's not a sit down place so don't let the internet fool you. You order from your car and you can eat in your car.

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    Rebecca Q.

    I'm from the Akron area originally so whenever I went back to visit family, a stop at Swensons was always a must! I'm ecstatic that I can now get my galley boy fix right here in Columbus--THANK YOU! My go to order: - Galley Boy, add pickles and onion - Onion rings, broken and Cajun style - California

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    2 months ago

    We visited Swensons in Polaris and the service was amazing! Nathan, Owen and Hunter were quick, helpful and efficient! The food was amazing!

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    First time here. Great experience. Mallory was fast and personable. Will definitely return for another burger soon.

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    We love this little throw back gem. Peanut butter chocolate shake is a go to and the Swenson sauce is great!

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    Got the Galley Boy, unsweetened iced tea and Onion rings. All were excellent. The service was perfect, very attentive. I will be back!

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    Ask the Community - Swensons Drive-In

    Potbelly Sandwich Shop

    Potbelly Sandwich Shop

    3.9(75 reviews)
    1.0 miPolaris
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    I wish I could them a 3.5 because it was honestly pretty good for fast casual. My expectations were…read morenot high but I needed a quick meal. I ordered the sandwich/salad combo. I got the chicken club and powerhouse salad for $12, which was enough for 2 small meals. The club was good, with chicken breast, bacon and I pot hot peppers, tomato and lettuce with the spicy bbq sauce, not too much bread - just the right amount. The salad was solid too, tons of toppings. The service was fine for fast casual. The ambiance is as expected for fast casual. I was pleasantly surprised and would go again!

    Met up with a friend passing through town, and we decided to hit Potbelly--because nothing says…read more"catching up like adults" quite like soup, sandwiches, and chips that burn slightly on the way down. It's been a minute since I've been here, and honestly, I forgot how good it is. I went all in with the Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Mama's Meatball sandwich with peppers, and a bag of Zapp's Hot Pepper chips--because moderation is for people who don't love flavor. The Chicken Pot Pie Soup? Well, let's just say it leaned more "cream of chicken" than "pot pie." The crusty topping... I'm not sure what sorcery that was, but it had the texture of something between a crouton and a pulverized Ritz cracker that lost its way. Not bad, just... confusing. cracker The Mama's Meatball, though, stole the show. Delicious, saucy, and stacked like it's proud of itself. The peppers gave it just the right kick. And Zapp's chips? Always a chaotic good choice. Overall, great lunch, great company, and a reminder that Potbelly still knows how to make comfort food without overcomplicating it. Would I come back? Absolutely. Just maybe I'll skip the soup--or bring a pie crust of my own next time.

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    Skyline Chili

    Skyline Chili

    3.6(73 reviews)
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    A wise person once told me "Carla, looks aren't everything." Let's be real here, when it comes to…read morefood and people, looks help. People like pretty things. I like my food to look just as good as it tastes, with the exception of Skyline Chili. My better half had a hankering for chili and because I didn't feel like putting up a fight, because I get to choose where we are going for dinner, I let him have Skyline (and let him get me some). Wife of the year. He got the order to go. I asked for two chili cheese sammies, no mustard or onion. When I opened the box there were three. He said "Well, if you don't eat the third, I will." Looks aren't everything, because If they were I probably wouldn't have eaten these. They didn't look awful, but they also didn't look great. Prior to eating them, I thought, "Nope, I'm only going to eat one and a half, maybe two, but definitely not three." I bit into the first sandwich, then proceeded to eat all three. The aroma of cinnamon, chili, garlic, flew through the air. The chili was rich, topped with a ton of shredded cheese. Skyline Chili is a Greek recipe, and you can tell that by the notes of cinnamon in their recipe. It was pretty reminiscent of the chili I grew up eating. I didn't leave an extra sammie for my husband. Oops. Apparently my pep talks are worthless. Pros: -Taste of the Chili -Notes of cinnamon -Soft buns -Mountains of cheese Cons: -My pep talks -My self control -The way the sammie looked Tip: If you're not a fan of hot dogs, get just a chili sammie. Looks aren't everything.

    I've never had Skyline Chili before and my friend and I were passing through Columbus on our way…read moreback to Michigan, so we decided to stop and try it out. Skyline Chili is originally from Cincinnati I believe, but they do have a few locations around the Columbus metro area, so it worked out perfectly for us. There is a drive through, but what's odd is that there is also a proper sit-down restaurant on the inside too. It's not even your normal fast food experience of ordering at the counter and then waiting for your food and sitting down to eat. No, it's actual waiters and a dining room where they seat you and come to you to take your order and bring your food. I've heard a ton about both the Skyline spaghetti and chili dog, so naturally I got both to try! The chili definitely tastes unlike any chili I've ever had. Very cinnamon-y, but pleasant! The hot dog was fine, the spaghetti was also fine. Nothing remarkable, but it was just something I had wanted to check off my list...and now I have! There are a ton of different sizing options for whatever you might want to get. If you like the acquired taste of this chili, then I'm sure you'd enjoy coming here frequently. Service was prompt and everyone we interacted with was lovely!

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