Service was great - we ordered online and the food was ready exactly on time. As soon as we pulled up, a server came out and greeted us and immediately returned with the bag. The food though, is mediocre. Very basic burger. The Fries and onion rings are what you could make at home from the grocery store freezer. Not bad if you need a quick, cheaper meal, but nothing great read more

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Quick service but not overwhelming by constantly coming to vehicle. It's a drive-in dine in your car or at a few picnic tables. Food is fresh and hot. Out choices have always been very good. The menu carries various burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and many other sandwich choices. Fries or loaded fries. Shakes are fabulous, unfortunately we can only have a small one to share due to diabetes. Pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend. We drive from Warren OH to eat here. Their service staff is above and beyond professional, personable and meets all of one's needs. read more

Food was terrible never been back since then and that was a long time ago right after they opened. I always wonder how they stay open because I only see one or maybe two cars there at a time. read more

We visited Swenson's fir our first time a couple of nights ago and ordered a triple cheeseburger, a double cheeseburger, fries and Potato Teasers. This is a restaurant where you pull into a parking space and a car hop server comes out to take your order at your car. I ordered my double cheeseburger with Mayo and bbq sauce and the two combined was way too sweet fir me. The potato teasers were really really good and had cheese and minced jalapeño inside. I'd go back just for these. We also shared a coffee shake which was good. The staff was nice and friendly and service was quick. read more

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Service was outstanding. We hardly put the car in park and the young lady was there to assist in taking our order. The food came out in an adequate amount of time. The three hamburgers that we ordered all had stale buns and the burgers were lukewarm. The "loaded" fries had a couple of chicken nuggets on it and then a little bit of blue cheese sprinkles, and some hot sauce, and they were also mushy. The zucchini fries seem to be the center cut the zucchini wrapped in a breading and fried, and description, but not very tasty. The cheesecake tortilla roll with strawberries was....Interesting. It tasted like warmed up cream cheese wrapped up in a tortilla and then totally encompassed with cinnamon sugar. The strawberry topping which was in a container on the side was absolutely delicious and the best part of the whole meal. Will not run back. read more

A true go-to for burgers and shakes, to be sure. But Swensons has lots of other items that are delicious and they are constantly coming up with seasonal treats. They take great pride in their food and service. I recently had a small issue with a delivery and their CS was on it right away. Swensons will always be right at the top of my list and I love that they are local. read more

Swenson's Drive-In--the place that serves food with big promise and... well, let's just say a lot of questionable execution. You've probably heard of it or driven by it and thought, "Hey, let's check this place out," and maybe you should. Maybe. Let's dive into the Sloppy Joe first. Now, I don't know what happened here, but I'm pretty sure they just threw a can of chili into a bun and called it a day. It was a pile of mush--like, I was just waiting for a spoon to eat it with. It was like someone took all the joy of a Sloppy Joe and replaced it with... well, mush. There was no structure, no flavor, just a sad, squishy experience. You ever eat something and wonder, "What did I just put in my mouth?" That's how I felt after a bite of this "Sloppy Joe." But wait--there's hope. The fried bologna, though? Now that's the real deal. This crispy, salty, indulgent slice of heaven is the only thing that's really worth your time. Honestly, it could've been the most magical fried bologna in the history of fried bologna, and I'm pretty sure I'd eat it every day if I didn't think I'd be dead by 40. It's greasy in the best way, crispy where it should be, and just downright satisfying. If you go to Swenson's and don't try the fried bologna, well, you're doing it wrong. Now, let's talk about the fries. Oh boy. They were... okay, I guess? But seriously, they were just lackluster. I was expecting crispy, golden perfection, but what I got was a sad pile of potatoes that seemed like they just wanted to leave the party. Some were too soggy, others too dry. It was like a french fry existential crisis. Where are you supposed to dip them? What is their purpose? What have they become? (Okay, maybe I'm overthinking it, but you get the point.) Fried zucchini? Uh, yeah, I think they fried it a little too much. Imagine the zucchini went in fresh, but came out with an existential crisis of its own. It was like they just dipped it in batter, threw it in the fryer, and said, "Go forth, crispy little zucchinis, and become something else entirely." They were way too fried--like, I was chewing through a fried shell instead of enjoying the zucchini inside. If I wanted to eat something that looked like it had been deep-fried in regret, I'd just go for some of those fries. The real MVP of this place? The crushed ice. I'm serious, you guys. It's like hospital ice. You know the ice that's perfectly soft and chewable? It's the kind of ice you want to eat when you're too lazy to get actual food. This ice is so good it might just be the best thing at Swenson's, and I'm not even mad about it. If they offered a cup of just crushed ice with a side of fried bologna, I'd be in heaven. So, yeah, Swenson's Drive-In--hit or miss. If you're craving fried bologna or a cup of crushed ice, you're golden. If you're after a well-executed Sloppy Joe or some truly stellar fries, maybe keep your expectations in check. It's like they went for the "quirky dive" vibe but ended up with a slightly underwhelming drive-in experience. Still, if you're in the area and want something to laugh about (and maybe just nibble on a fried bologna sandwich), give it a try. Just... maybe skip the Sloppy Joe. read more

Swensons is a pretty cool drive in for some good grub. You put ur headlights on when your ready for service. A staff worker runs to your car to take your order and brings it out when it's ready. Food is made to order. And they run back to you whenever your lights are on. Mo was our waiter; he was nice and gave some good suggestions. He suggested for milkshakes combing blueberry and lemon, and he was absolutely right ... it was amazing! Tasted like a nice piece of cheesecake without the heaviness. Order a cheeseburger with everything on it. Everything is mustard, pickles and onions. And some fries. Burger is nice and hot and delicious and the bun is good and sweet; they toast the buns; which had some crunchy texture to your sandwich. All in all it's a good place to stop when in Ohio ! The only thing I wish they would of written down was the total on the board when they handed you the food. Makes it quicker and easier on both the customer and the staff. read more

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A classic In my book Got the galley boy and potato teezers with a caramel chocolate milkshake For a classic Drive-In restaurant I will say the staff was fast and nice ! Got a good spot In shade with not many people around Food is good and tasty and the price is a the best part ! 3/5 read more

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This review is based off service and trying one burger. I went to the Boardman location on a ridiculously cold night and was greeted with a smile by a very friendly, very bundled up young lady who promptly came to my car. I wanted to bring a burger home to my son as he always wanted to try this place. I ordered a Galley Boy burger for the both of us. The service was polite and prompt and in no time I had my order and away I went. I drove almost an hour home with the burgers. When I came home I opened the bag to find two nearly wrapped burger held closed with a large toothpick and olive. Obviously the burger was cold, but 25 seconds in the microwave made it perfect. The burger was unique. I could taste the bbq sauce and the meat had a somewhat sweet flavor. I enjoyed it and would really like to try it fresh sometime. read more

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My first visit to a Swensons and we will go back asap. The service was great and the employees were some of the best I have ever had the pleasure Food was very good and the milkshakes were outstanding! We were on our wat to Mansfield so we tried the one near U of Akron From now on I will be stopping when traveling in Ohio read more

We were blessed to have an invitation to the "friends and family" soft opening. This was my first Swensons experience and I loved it. Galley Boy, onion rings and the 1/2 and 1/2. Onion rings crisped to perfection. The Galley Boy a pleasant mixtures of flavors. The 1/2 and 1/2 blended perfectly. Welcome to the Mahoning Valley, Swensons! Hope to see you soon up in Trumbull County. read more

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Big fan! Now you wouldn't think that the two sauces would create such cravable magic but it really does. Went to Swensons the first time this week and had a great experience. Super polite and attentive staff and food was solid for a fast food joint. So glad I moved to Ohio lol read more

I fail to see the advantage a drive-in has over a drive-thru, but here we are. A gimmick is a gimmick, and the drive-in concept is Swenson's gimmick. You pull in and waitstaff runs out in the cold to take your order. Menu is bolted to the side of the building. They bring your food out on a metal tray/contraption that I believe is supposed to attach to some part of your car (see photo) but I couldn't figure it out. Burger was good, but underwhelmingly sized for the price. Fries were good. Not a lot more to say, really. read more

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While out and about we decided to stop by and try out Swenson's. I had heard great things about them when they were located in Akron but had never tried it before. It's a cute drive up fast food restaurant with the menu on the side of the building. Staff was quick to take our order and we didn't have much of a wait, which was nice. My burger was tasty and I loved the sweetness to the bun. French fries were amazing and just the perfect crisp! Heinz ketchup!!!!! Woohoo! Would definitely eat here again when in the area. read more

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My wife and I stopped in to get a quick dinner. It's a drive-In restaurant, so you park your car and view the menu in the side of the building. When you're ready to order, just turn on your headlights, and a server will come to find out what you would like to eat. I ordered a quarter pound hamburger, which you can customize. I had them put on lettuce, tomato, pickles and the Galley Boy sauces. My wife ordered the quarter pound fried bologna sandwich with sautéed onions and mustard. For a side, we ordered fried mushrooms. I thought my hamburger was pretty good, my wife loved her sandwich, and we each enjoyed the mushrooms which we dipped in ranch dressing. The quality of the food was good, but I thought it was a little pricy for what we got. read more

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Delish!!! Great smashed burgers. Dense juicy and cheesy!!! . Perfect every time!!! Great friendly service!!!

Great for a quick bite. You just drive up, park, menu is on the side of the building, however, they offer a paper menu. We decided on the paper menu. When you're ready to place the order, you flip your headlights, at that point, a server will return and take your order. They have good shakes and chicken nuggets. Husband ordered a couple hamburgers, they were a little smaller than he expected but he said they were good. The menu selection wasn't huge, however, there's a fair amount to still choose from. Service was great and I noticed the cleanliness and friendliness of the employees, a definite plus. The restaurant location was just minutes from our hotel, another plus. However if you're looking for drive-thru or interior dining, they only have a drive up. read more

Overpriced burger for our area. It's no better than a Mickey Ds burger but costs much more. read more

Great service here. Very professional smiling staff. I tipped them well. The sandwich I had was ok, chicken was tasty, bread not so good. The milkshake I had was awesome. I'd go there again read more

The food was great. They have a trannie named Brooklyn who is very friendly and I think will be a great asset to the company.

This lights in for service might work in Akron, but the Boardman/Poland employees just ignore you when your lights are on. Been sitting here with lights on for ten minutes and the cars around me got waited on, but not me. Still sitting here with lights on now 11 minutes later. Guess I'll go to a normal fast food place that has a drive thru. Don't bother with this joint. read more

Swensons Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Poland, Ohio

The food is over priced. The service was good. Ambiance of sitting in your car in winter not fun. My biggest complaint is not having prices on the menu. read more

Growing up in the Akron area, I am naturally a Swenson's fan. I was very happy to see they opened one in the Boardman area which is closer to where we live now. We stopped by last night for dinner on our way home from the Pittsburgh airport. Julia was our waitress. She was friendly and provided fast service. We had a cheeseburger, onion rings, fried mushrooms and a chicken sandwich with Californias to drink. All were excellent! read more

Food was good, service was AWESOME and FAST. I think it was Mason (Mid 20's dark Beard) who took care of us. Super nice and friendly. We will be back soon!!!! read more

Great burgers. Love the grilled chicken and the pulled pork. Super fries. Been customer in Akron since 1950. Thanks for coming to Youngstown. The car hops are all great! read more

First time visiting. Really enjoyed. Carhops were fantastic. Fast, friendly, efficient. How can you go wrong with a sloppy joe and tots? Granted I might rethink the sloppy since I was eating in the car but so worth it. read more

The food is fresh and hot! Always have a great taste to it! My server is really understanding and well put together and tries to help as much as he could! The service is unbelievable amazing! I would recommend coming here for a quick visit... ask for Daelen read more

great hamburgers! I get a cheeseburger w/everything while janie gets a hamburger w/grilled onions. fries are great too. nice qand crispy w/o being skinny. service is always really fast and friendly. read more

I Love Swenson's. I usually eat at Swenson in Akron once a year when I get back in town. I was in Boardman unfortunately for a funeral and had to stop! My favorite burger of all time! Favorite meal, is a galley boy, fries and California! Wish you were in Texas. read more

Thought we would try this place since they just opened a few months ago. We pulled in after taking our dog to the vet. Waited 15-20 minutes and 3 cars that came AFTER us got waited on so we left!! I guess you didn't like our barking dog !! Oh well! No loss on our part!! read more

Yummy I love this place. The galley boy is awesome with a cherry or a California with the cheese teasers. Yummmy

Last several times I placed an online order and it has taken at least twenty minutes after the order was completed to get it. Slow service ends with food always being cold read more

Don't order the root beer float unless you want to wear it. They bring a cup of rootbeer and a small scoop of icecream which you mix. After carefully adding ice cream and then placing the lid back on it erupted like a volcano. I was soaked and so was my seat. Same thing happened to the guy in the front seat. Bad menu item! Should be pre mixed. read more

Food is always great! Service was fast and great, we had Chase help us and he was amazing!

Born and raised in Ohio, but never had Swensons. Finally got one close enough and I'm here to tell ya...My roommate - the Fabulous, wonderful, most fantastic Lisa - and I gave it a couple of days to let the newness wear off a bit and we just returned. WOW! I had the triple cheeseburg with Mustard, Catsup, pickles and tomato, their waffle fries (Look out Chick-Fil-A) A large ginger ale and a small Vanilla shake. Lisa had coleslaw, onion rings and a chocolate-banana milkshake. She's NOT a fast food aficionado, like I am, but she RAVED about everything she got, and she ain't easy to please when it comes to FF. My meal was scrumptious. Those waffle fries BLOW CHICK-FIL-A's away!!! Please tell me they will always be on your menu, as I did see the dreaded "For a limited time only" blurb on the web page. Now, the place was packed, with the car line all the way out onto the road, but I'd say from the moment we got into line, until we left, maybe 40 minutes. So for a place which just opened 3 days ago, not bad! We spoke to a gentleman who we think was the owner, and he stated that he's looking to make Swensons the In-N-Out burger of the Northeast. I ate at In-N-Out burger, and I can say he's well on his way. We will return. Many times. Way to go Swensons!!!! read more

Small portions and overpriced. Not bad tasting, but if your gonna spend that kind of money; go to five guys.

Lily gave me the best service and food ever she was very polite and is pretty cute and the place is very nice looking

Go here all the time, always have Lilly as our server, and she does an excellent job and is always so friendly, it encourages me to recommend this place to friends! read more

Food here is bomb asf, you won't get a better burger for $4 around the area, staff is quick too, particular shoutout to the server I had the other day Teagy, was extremely friendly and was able to give me an opinion on all of the food options I asked about. read more