This was my first time at Swensons in Stow, and my girlfriend Katie insisted that we come here in person because, according to her, it just doesn't taste the same when you order through Uber. Now I understand why! Nate--also known as the "tall guy"--was absolutely fantastic. He noticed we had an older menu and actually went inside to get us a brand-new one. He then took the time to walk us through our options, explained the different sizes, helped us figure out what was actually worth ordering, and even helped us choose milkshake flavors that would go well together. What really stood out was his enthusiasm, professionalism, and genuine customer service. He made ordering feel less like a transaction and more like talking to someone who actually cared about making sure we had a great experience. He even explained that it was a great time to order because the kitchen was preparing everything fresh and our food would be hot right off the grill. I told Nate directly, "Now THAT'S good customer service," because he absolutely didn't have to go the extra mile the way he did. The food hasn't even been the whole story for me yet--the service alone has already made me want to come back. Nate made it easy to spend my money here, and that's exactly what great customer service is supposed to do. Five stars, and a special thank-you to Nate. Swensons has a great one on the team. Jeff read more

Great service and food! We came here for a late dinner with our kids and the place was busy with cars. We parked and had immediate service. Food was ready quickly and everyone enjoyed their meal. Staff was helpful and friendly! read more

Best of the best for fast food. Great online/app service. Great quality food. Great options. Ordered a mix of burgers, shrimp, sides and drinks that pleased the whole family read more

You can never go wrong with a Galley Boy from Swensons. The workers are quick and friendly and the food is always delicious. Great spot to hang out in your car while eating and chit chatting. read more

Swensons use to be amazing. Now sadly it is horrible - served cold, totally not what I ordered. Sent back and came out exactly the same - they didn't even try to get the order right. 2nd trip in last 2 years and each time worse! read more

Great food!! Curbside service. Delicious menu. We stop in for lunch Any time we're in the area. read more

This place is an absolute delight, as long as you go in with reasonable expectations. It's a fast food place with car service. The tots were our favorite thing, and I love how many different toppings you can get on your burgers. Also, the crushed ice in the fountain drinks is such a nice touch, and the service was fast and friendly! Stop by if you're in the area and want a quick bite. read more

For the third time this year we pulled in and watched 2-3 cars that came after us get waited on. The young staff clearly aren't paying attention. We are long time residents of Kent and Stow and have been regular customers. Many people we know have had the same experience. Never again. read more

What is there not to love about this nostalgic place.. I have always loved the burgers and milkshakes.. the side dishes are great also.. I love having a server come to the car, it was especially fun when they were all men! lol .. brings back memories of great times eating burgers and fries with my family in the car.. such a great fun place to visit.. read more

I've been eating at this location since it opened in 1987! I absolutely love their double cheeseburgers with extra cheese, ketchup, and mustard, fried zucchini sticks or Tater Teasers with ranch dressing, The housemade Ohio and Florida drinks, the Mint Whip, and hot fudge malted milkshake! read more

Disgusting. All our food was gross either undercooked over cooked or soggy. Definitely would suggest taking the Time to drive to another restaurant read more

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The food took so long. Lets see if the wait is worth it....speak of the devil... the foods here runner boy was trying to distract us from the PAIN and SUFFERING we endured. We got no tray. Food smells delish. Rating is slowly going up. Decent burger 6/10 read more

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The manager of this place, Emma Libbi, took a California out of a four-year-old hands because they didn't charge me for it and then I tried to pay with $100 bill and she told me I couldn't do that either. There was no resolution, no comp, left my daughter crying and they took the California from us. So you if want miss treated this is place for you. Make sure to bring your toddler so they can mistreated as well! read more

Northern Ohio's best burgers, every time. They were delicious 40 years ago and they are delicious today!

My friend and I were pretty hungry, so we made a stop at Swenson's. Our servers were Nate and AJ and they made the experience even better - they were so nice and attentive! read more

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Very disappointed. spent 20.00 plus tip on a single burger, and a double burger. They were both cold, my grandson got the jalapeño poppers, they were hot. His Florida was fine, but I dumped my Cherry Pepsi out. it tasted terrible, I don't know what it was, but nothing like I have ever received there before, and there was some kind of diet soda mixed with who knows what? read more

I drive up food service , Sometimes it would be nice if you parked your car first before you were asked what you wanted to eat. And I always thought the Galley burger was two patties with three buns like a big boy but today it was just two patties between two buns and you added what sauce she wanted nothing special about galley burger . although the food was good and my my husband quarter pounder looked very good. read more

Nice afternoon lunch at this classic diner style fast food style burger joint. Enjoyed the galley boy burger made with two cheeseburger Patties and 2 special sauces. The burgers are not huge but the flavor is great and price very affordable. Also enjoyed their potato teezers, mix of potato hashbrown and jalapeño poppers. Great afternoon enjoyed and we will be back for the shakes, double cheeseburgers, and more. read more

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Bad service and the we ordered and they said we were loitering so rude and disrespectful read more

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Best service Mike was Great and gave us food fast and quick. Yummy cheeseburgers and potato teezers.

Swenson's is a childhood favorite of mine, but it's always top tier! The food is great, the prices are good for the quality, and the service is always good. read more

If I am going to eat fast food it's Swensons. They have good burgers and lots of side options.

Perfect place to get gold (fake) coins as that is the means for their gift cards!! Cute idea. Since you are in your car as it is the old fashioned drive in no worries on social distancing. read more

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AJ and Rob were awesome and gave great service! We really enjoyed our lunch. The food was hot and delicious and our service was so quick! Thank you!!!!! read more

anyone want a chicken sandwich that's been sat on? Because swensons is your place!! Only giving one star because my milkshake was good. read more

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Swensons is an Ohio classic. Grew up in the Akron area, where it started. Delicious food and good service. Love a good old fashion drive in. I do feel like the quality has gone down in the food, however I still really enjoy my food every time. read more

If it were owned by Ducks and Geese, it'd be Swansons. If it were owned by hopeless romantics, it'd be Swoonsons. And if it were owned by people who cuss a lot, it'd be Swornsons. But it's not, so let's get on with the review. What to get: A Galley Boy! What not to get: Infections or rashes from an Alley Boy. Are you saying you've gotten those: No comment. If it were owned by pigs, it'd be Swinesons. This Swenson's location is in Stow, and it's the kind of burger you'd Stow away on a vessel for, for months at a time. I'm not the world's biggest fan of fast food-type burgers unless they're made to perfection. Very few are - and Swenson's Galley Boy absolutely is. It may well be the best fast food burger in the world... and many of those who have tried it will agree with me. If it were owned by Michael Phelps, it'd be Swimsons. There are many locations throughout NE Ohio, and I've tried most of them. The service at this location isn't always great, but I come for the food. The burgers here are otherworldly. Make sure you get the Galley Boy, and make sure you eat it while it's piping hot. These things are always served up piping hot, burn-your-mouth-hot, so make sure you take advantage of that the way that one ex took advantage of you two summers ago. If it were in a medical testing facility, it'd be Swabsons. It's basically a melty gooey cheesy saucy burger on what seems to be brioche, with tasty thin-patty meat (double), and something that is sort of like McDonald's Big Mac sauce but much better on it. It comes wrapped in foil with an olive on a toothpick stuck in the top. A delicious green olive, no less. These things are dirt cheap (like, under $3) and hearty. Two of them will fill you up, one is perfect for a snack. If it were owned by muscle dudes and muscle girls, it'd be Swolesons. Or maybe Sweatsons. Drinks are interesting, but hypersweet. Their chocolate shakes are not bad at all. Their "Florida" and "California" drinks are mixtures of all your fave sodas. The Florida is actually pretty good although it gives me a headache from too much HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup). They're worth a try, but don't make a habit of it. I like that they are innovative though. Top marks for that. If it were a mouthwash manufacturer, it'd be Swillsons. It's a drive-in. Turn your lights on for service. Turn them off when you don't need service. The service at Swenson's is 50's style, with young adults and tweens running from car to car to take and deliver orders, and yelling out what the orders are as per company policy. Tip them - it can't be easy to run around and yell the way they have to. I'm sure it's a confidence-builder though. If it were a high school where people's heads got stuck in toilet bowls, it'd be Swirliesons. One thing that Swenson's doesn't do well is getting your food out quickly. Sometimes it's speedy as a Gonzalez, but at other times it might be 15 mins for a burger. So be prepared for that, and know that it will be worth the wait. And if it were a place where you go with your significant other to partner swap and watch freaky people getting it on, it'd be Swingersons. It wouldn't make you nervous, if anything you'd be restless, because you've been around and you've seen it all. Then at home you'd get the munchies, but not for twinkies. Instead, you'd want a Galley Boy. And I don't mean an actual boy. Though if you're anything like me, you want that too. Which is yet another thing common you and I both have in common with Tove Lo. read more

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Not fine dining but definitely delicious. EASILY the best swensons location in the area. I love swensons food but some locations make soggy sandwiches that take forever--not this one. The chicken sandwich is always crisp and hot. The galley boys taste freshly grilled and never have too much sauce. The teasers have a good crunch and are always hot. I could go on. If you've tried swensons in another location and didn't enjoy it, give this one a try. They are always on point. They've never forgotten a sauce, a special instruction, or a substitution. If you haven't tried swensons, try their fried chicken sandwich and a side of potato teasers (well done). Absolutely to-die-for. read more

Servers were great, as were the coleslaw and xango. The BBQ pulled pork sandwich was pretty yucky. I hate the over-toasted Swensons buns. The BBQ was very bitter and had no tang or sweetness. I think the pulled pork stayed in a warmer too long because it was crusty and hard to chew. This was only my 2nd visit in the 23 years I've lived in Stow, and it's time to go back to staying away. read more

Always friendly staff, but the food can be disappointing depending on who is working. I've gotten a brownie sundae that had maybe two brownie pieces and one drop of icecream but I've come other nights and have gotten a hearty full container! read more

The service was AWFUL. Had many workers look at my car and not care to take my order. Waited 20 minutes for someone to take my order but took others who just pulled in. 0/10 recommend coming here, #AKRONisbetter #Stowdobetter! read more

A two star for nostalgia. A picture is worth.... The burger? Under the lid of my small coffee lid.

AJ is the best!! He was super friendly and our food was great! Go Browns. Thanks.

johnny, Aiden, and Hitch were fantastic! I love the new glasses and the birthday cake milkshake!

Always excellent, fast service with great shakes, burgers, and sides. The potato teezers are a fave and so are the chocolate shakes.

I love Swensons ever since I moved here. What really got me was the amazing service of people running up to your car. Especially Michael, I could tell he worked very hard and was always sprinting. The food tastes amazing too nothing really beats a milkshake. Thank you for your service, I will be going here for life! read more

Let's start at the beginning. Swenson's started as a small hamburger cart in the 30's. Their empire slowly grew in northeast Ohio. What set them apart from other burger joints was the flavor of the burger. The legend is they put brown sugar in it. It's a staple and a part of life in the area. Recently though it has been noted that the size of the burger is smaller. This is true. Also because of the popularity at times the wait can be long. That takes away a star. The other star is lost on everything but the burger. All sides are frozen and quickly fried. All other dishes are meh. That being said. Come and try a galley boy or double hamburg. It is special and when you visit the area worth a try. read more

Everything has shrunk except the prices. The burgers are now nearly the size of sliders. You won't believe the tiny size of those foil packets at the bottom of your bag. The potato teasers have changed. No longer wedge shaped, crispy and delicious. Now appears to be an off brand that neither looks the same nor tastes good. I wrote a letter to Swensons to let them know they're making a mistake by shrinking everything (except prices). They weren't even courteous enough to reply. This 40 year customer has been lost. What a shame read more

For most of my life, Swensons was a regional gem. Unfortunately, I noticed a decline in the quality of their food that seems to match up with their expansion into central Ohio. As soon as their footprint got bigger, the quality got worse. Today I ordered another used-to-be-amazing Galley Boy and my wife ordered a grilled chicken sandwich. As I bit into my sandwich, wishing it was better, my wife lifted the bun of hers to find a chicken breast 2/3 the size of the bun. Not only was the chicken breast tiny, but rubbery. I wish my fond memories and their continued amazing service were enough to keep coming back, but I think it may be time for a new favorite drive in. read more

Most delicious burger in Ohio thus far. Always people in the lot but you never have a long wait at this location. Waitstaff is very attentive and kind. Great spot for lunch or dinner and delicious shakes! Great spot for a quick drive in meal or an easy order to place over the phone for pickup. Never takes longer than 20 minutes. Must-eat Stow, Ohio spot if visiting. read more