I've always thoroughly enjoyed this place no matter what location I'm at. But the best server I've ever had was Sierra at the stow location. Always has the energy and always puts a big smile on my face. Great girl. Great service always 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

Had lunch today at swensons stow with my granddaughter and family. Everything was Excellant from service, quality, and food. I have been a customer for over 75 years. I have never found another drive in that beets them. I swear by the. Galley boy. read more

AJ IS SO SPECTACULAR. very funny guy and knows how to talk to people the correct way!

Terrible service , I worked a long day and figured I'd go to see sons since it's only place open , I parked right infront of the door the servers walk in and out of and they walked pass me about 20 times and didnt even look at me. Absolute bullshit read more

That food be smacking, it's takes a bit but that's how you know it's fresh. Shakes are also so delicious.

Great food and great service. Was always one of my father's favorite places. He's drive from Kent to Akron for a burger. You can't go wrong at Swenson's read more

I had lunch with my good friend at swensons and Nate & AJ did a fantastic job. Very entertaining and good conversation !

So good! Classic American drive up and deliver to your car good fatty fare. We ordered fries, onion rings , galley boys and hot dogs- so yummy and super fatty good. My kids decided to also get milkshakes and were as happy as clams. For those of you who have never been to Swensons, it's the kind of place you go in sweats or Jammie's as you beget leave your car. You simply drive up and the servers run out - literally- to get your orders. Super quick and very Inexpensive . We love it and try to come when we are in Kent . read more

Swensons Drive-In - Galley boy anyone? - Sandwiches Near Me - Stow, Ohio

Classic drive up restaurant. Galley boy and fried mushrooms are my favorites. Husband enjoys the salad boy. Definitely not healthy for you, but delicious! read more

A walk down memory lane. I was born in Cleveland and raised in Kent just 6 mins from this locations. I used to visit here often as a kid with my uncles. The last time I was here was exactly 25 years ago in 1997. I am older now and have been traveling often. I was so excited to be back and visit my childhood home as well as eat here to bring back that nostalgic memory. Service was great! Food was just as delicious as I remembered it. Craving it again. I love SWENSONS! read more

my friend and I had great service thanks to trainee Brian and server Nate. we would gladly come back for both the great service and yummy food read more

We had an amazing experience at swensons, our runner Hitch was so quick with service and quick to answer questions, had an amazing attitude and overall made our experience great! read more

This was my second trip to a swensons ever and this location was just as good as the first time at another location. I feel like any time I'm in Ohio and see a location I have to stop and eat here. On pulling up it's the classic running as fast as they can to the car with quick to take a order and read it back to you. I settled on two signature gally boy burgers, potato teezers, and a large Pepsi. The food was delicious as always and I love the classic olive in he wrapper. I brought a buddy here who is vegan and he can't eat soy so he got everything else but cheese and a patty and even said how good it was. He mentioned how the bread really makes the sandwich and he loved the fries. The food is super cheap and yes it's fast food but it's something that's good to eat every once in a while. I'll continue to return to swensons in the future trips to come. read more

Swensons Drive-In - Sandwiches Near Me - Stow, Ohio

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What is there not to love about hamburgers and fries?! I get the galley boy, jalapeño poppers, and a California (I believe it's just a grape soda mixed with sprite) every time I come here. I mostly stick to the same thing everytime, but I've also had their hot dog, fries, onion rings, and milkshakes. The runners are always very helpful and nice. There's something for everyone! read more

I love the galley boy burgers and their chicken tender dinner is awesome!! Also, I love the potato teasers with ranch dressing.

I always love swensons , and it never fails to disappoint. Whenever an order is made wrong they will always fix it , and they have great service always enjoyed by all read more

Ok swenson's... you think fast service, hot food and its usually great tasting. Lately this particular swenson's lacks in all the above. Sure the waiter was fast to our vehicle but food was slow and came out luke warm at best. They offered to replace it all but wait another 30 to 40 minutes? No thanks... we opted to let them replace it after all. We regret that. After almost another 30 minutes, we flagged a server and explained the situation and we left. Its been several months since we've been back, if we even return to this location. read more

Swensons has a cult like following in the Akron-Canton area so I had to find out why. It's a great throw back to a long gone era serving up classic drive in fast food. Whenever you need something you simply turn on your headlights and a server will appear to help you right away. I found food to be pretty good and I really enjoyed watching the action around the parking lot as servers raced to keep everybody happy. It was like dinner and a show! If you are in the area, Swensons is a must. read more

Swensons Drive-In - Sandwiches Near Me - Stow, Ohio

Drive-in restaurants were immensely popular decades ago, and a recent visit to Swensons evoked a pleasant nostalgia, as I fondly remembered the old Eat 'n' Park from my childhood. Carhops scurrying from car to car, taking orders and delivering food with such an earnest friendliness that you will almost forget that you are dining "by the dashboard light." Our carhop immediately asked to take our order, assuming we were another group of Swemson's countless regular customers. The specialty here is the "Galley Boy", a double cheeseburger with two sweet/tangy sauces, garnished with a Spanish olive. Hot and tasty, the burger was filling, yet easy to eat and not nearly as messy as I thought it would be. The menu is surprisingly vast. Along with their in-house ground beef burger selections, a variety of sandwiches and fried sides are offered, along with salads, soups, chili, and 18 different milkshake flavors. Overall, a delicious throwback that will feel like you stepped into an episode of "Happy Days" Not sure why all the carhops were guys, though. I was told that this was a Swensons tradition, but it still seems a bit odd, if not discriminatory. read more

Wasn't impressed with this burger and I was starving when I ate it, so there wasn't any bias and I should have loved it, but I didn't. Much hyped around these parts, they have awesome service where they take your order at your car. Menu is basic burger place stuff and not expensive. The burger itself reminds me of a high school cafeteria one, didn't seem high quality for whatever reason and wasn't seasoned well. Wasn't my thing, but others seem to enjoy it. read more

Oh my goodness. What a treat this place is! We were here recently and simply loved it so much. You cannot beat the idea of a drive up where someone scurries to your car and takes your order while you leisurely sit and relax and wait for your food. So great. As for the food, delicious. Old school cheeseburgers and fries and mozzarella sticks, hot dogs, shakes, and even salads and the good old shrimp basket. They have something for every single person here. We decided on the Galley Boy and some fries. The sauce on this was amazing and we were so happy. Also, we added in some onion rings and a salad. The o rings were great and the salad was good as well. Not the greatest, but what can I expect from a burger drive in? To finish off our meals, we had some vanilla and strawberry milkshakes. They were so creamy and delicious that I still think about them as I type. The service is quick and efficient as each server runs back and forth to get your order and then deliver this. Boy, they are in good shape to do this! While I wish there was a Swensons in Solon, I am happy that there is not! I would surely weigh 200 pounds by the time summer is over. Such a great place and worth the trip to eat there. read more

The coolest fast food joint around. Park the car (and stay in your car) and a former track runner speeds to your car and takes your order. The Galley Boy burger with the special sauce is my go to choice. The fries and milkshakes are very good as well. We visit our daughter at Kent State and always make a stop at Swensons. Too bad we don't have one in Trumbull county. read more

I've always loved Swensons! Definitely a sure way to eat a delicious meal! Very reliable. Staff is always running. Yum!

If you haven't been to Swensons, you need to ASAP! The food is great and the service is superb! You get delicious food without even getting out of your car. I personally recommend their shakes. I love blueberry and key lime the most. Can't wait to go back again soon! read more

First and foremost the service was superb. Can't beat that. I ordered a loaded galley boy with fries and slaw. The burger was extremely overcooked and dry. Very little cheese. The fries were good. Now the slaw was the absolute worst I have ever had. Imagine slaw with virtually no dressing on it that had a faint taste of fish. It was also bitter. One bit and I threw it back in the bag. My wife got the same and said the same about the slaw. This was disgusting. Save yourself time a Burger King whopper is by far much better then the famed galley boy. I guess if you like the retro car hop experience then go here. Extremely dissatisfied. read more

Today was a busy day so I decided to stop here for lunch and was not disappointed! The food was tasty, though a little expensive but totally worth it! The California drink was probably my favorite part read more

Delicious. The gulley burger was yummy. We went back 3 times. Relatively inexpensive. The boys who wait on you literally run to and from your car. Very unique experience. Cant wait to come back. Will need my guilty gullet fix. read more

I love swensons. The service is amazing, the food is amazing, everything about swensons is amazing. The workers try and get to your car as fast as possible when they see you park or when you have your lights on. Keep up the good work swensons! read more

Always love coming to Swenson's! The food is always great and so is the service, one of the best places to eat in Ohio.

Swensons. Best hamburgers and shakes. Great fries too! That's it! I hardly ever passed one by.

This place truly rocks my socks!! Their food is always fresh and made to order. Their Galley Boy is so flipping good and juicy that it feels like a Sun eating it! This is your typical drive in restaurant. Basically you drive in, park, and they run up to your car quickly. I swear this job will make anyone lose weight or stay fit. These people have the best service. When they see your headlights on they rush to your vehicle to make sure you're being accommodated. Their fries don't look homemade but they are thick cut which is definitely delicious. Their onion rings are fairly big as well and seems like it is more batter than onion ring. The potato teezers are so delicious and each order comes with 5 of them so sharing is caring or get another order. But after eating the burger, I truly get full which makes it hard to eat the sides. Some people can do it but it was definitely hard for me but the burger as a leftover is still just as good when you first got it. Love their food!! Highly recommend their burgers to anyone! read more

Pretty sad..Messed up our order. Galley Boy was disappointing. Burger King has a bigger burger and Tots were mushy. If it's wasn't for free promo from Lebron the place would not do good. read more

It's been more than 10 years since I have ate at Swensons and stopping here was the best decision of the trip! It all came rushing back to me with just one bite! Will make it a priority to stop every time I am in Stow. read more

Swenson's by far had the best cheeseburger anywhere...top pick of all places. BUT they recently changed the cheese and that was their secret to being the best burger. PLEASE bring back the old recipe and ingredients!!! read more

What the heck can you say about a Galley Boy! The crackly crumbly perfection of a bakery roll that is browned and ready for patties! Two delicious patties, American cheese, Swiss cheese, tartar style sauce with pickle relish and BBQ sauce - grab a chocolate shake and a side of tater teasers (holy crap!) - you will LOVE this meal and want it over and over and over... The service is exceptional - the runners to and from your car - still with a smile and wanting to make sure you enjoy your Swensons experience. Really wish there was one closer to Mentor area... read more

excellent service, devin was a delight and very funny. he was very helpful with the menu and making sure we were satisfied with our food. definitely coming back for the potato teasers and the service! read more

Swenson's is the best. Period. This isn't just some fastfood drive-thru where your order gets messed up all the time and no one cares. The servers actually SPRINT to you! I don't know how they do it, but as far as burger and fry places go, my family and I don't go anywhere else. Give up on McDonald's and all that, if you want what you want, done right, by unusually hard-working food people, this is where you go. read more

Not a huge fan. The burgers are just okay. I do not care for the sauce. Overpriced. Nice portion, but for the money I would rather go to The Winking Lizard or FlipSide. read more

Food is always good as is the service. Great place to take the grandkids always. Love the California