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Swensons Drive-In

Restaurant Fast food restaurant American restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in North Olmsted


Address

27175 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070, United States

Website

swensonsdriveins.com

Contact

+1 216-290-1934

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (2.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 1:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 1:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (23) service (21) server (17) time (11) good (11) fast (10) nice (9) burger (9) Swensons (7) experience (7)
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  • 5/5 Nicholas R. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best fast food in North America. Service is excellent. They literally run to and from your car to take you order and give you your food. They are so nice. And the food is so delicious. The drinks are awesome too. I can't wait to come back to Ohio and go again!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe 2 years ago on Google
    They guys and girls that run the food deserve a raise. Sprinting back and forth to cards, jeez just makes me out of breath thinking about it. Food is always delicious. This is an Ohio staple. Tried the Blueberry/lemon milkshake (at the suggestion of our runner) and it was quite delicious. I never would have though to order. Potato Teasers and Onion Rings are the best you will ever taste.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 andrew r. 1 year ago on Google
    Sophia is the best! Always quick and timely with taking our orders! Always super friendly no matter rain or shine! A joy every time me and my wife sees her!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anja T. 2 years ago on Google
    My dear friend Anna & I were starving after a intense night of pro sledding. 🛷 As soon as I parked the car, Nicolai rushed 🏃‍♀️ to our aid. He was so sweet💋, handsome, & hilarious!!! 😇 It was so great to hear about his new dog🐶 Cooper & his recent break up with 👧 Stephanie. He was super prompt, he is super fast & always ready to go! 🏃‍♀️ 😉 The AGM was also really nice, not as great as Nicolai, but still awesome!!! He even threw some ketchup 🍅 into my window 🪟 . My friend Anna👭 had a WONDERFUL😍 first Swensons experience!🥰 Nicolai now has a loyal fan club for life! 🌎
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bob F. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great little diner. I randomly ran across this while I was in the area for work and absolutely loved it. It was some of the best food I’ve ever had and Brady was hands-down the best server of all times. I’d highly recommend Asking for Brady if you’re ever in the area. He was fun charismatic professional and just an overall joy. I can’t wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trey H. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a fun experience! I was passing through Ohio and I read online that Swensons is the place to go. Glad I did! First off: The taste and quality was fantastic for a fast food restaurant. Honestly, outright fantastic - fast food or not. Second: the menu has a lot of unique things. One that stuck out was the fried bologna sandwich which brought me back to my childhood. And it was the best fried bologna sandwich I’ve ever had. Third: my server, Hannah, was amazing - quick service and super friendly despite the fact it was pouring down rain. And lastly: they have super reasonable prices. I expected $30+ for the amount of food I ordered and it was half that. Now I’m sad we don’t have Swensons where I live.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jackson L. 1 year ago on Google
    The workers were nice people. The menu has no prices and my server told me they do not have menus with prices but could tell me how much each item costs. That should have been a red flag right there, some money hungry loser thinks having no prices is gonna increase sales. I tried a double cheeseburger and a chocolate shake. The shake was alright, but the burger was embarrassingly bad. The burger itself looked shrivelled like a gas station burger. The bun was flaky and extremely buttery, so much so that I didn't taste burger. Just tasted like butter and gas station burger for too much $$. Only reason I'm giving two stars is the very nice server I had. Other than that, just go to Sonic
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 KT H. 10 months ago on Google
    Credit card reader(ingenico) =ZERO stars Food and service =5 stars I feel bad for the car hops who are busting their tails to provide excellent service and then the credit card reader doesn’t work for them. We had Reilly assist us (N.Olmsted location)and he handled the situation with professionalism and poise. He tried multiple card readers and he finally found one that worked (4th machine). I would hate for patrons to get so frustrated by this situation that it affects the carhop’s opportunity for tips. Corporate please set them up for success.

  • 5/5 Jordan W. 9 months ago on Google
    Service was quick and efficient!! Maddie and Jack were ON IT! I think I counted about 10-15 seconds between being greeted! Foods always great. It’s why I always choose it over every other burger joint. 10/10 🔥

  • 5/5 Dalton s. 7 months ago on Google
    Galley boy was delicious. I’m not sure what the white sauce was but I liked it very much. The potato teasers were also great and so was the customer service. A younger man by the name of Aden served me tonight and he was very polite and helpful. My order was taken quickly and food came out fast. I’ll definitely be back for more potato teasers and the quality costumer service!

  • 5/5 Andriana H. 7 months ago on Google
    This is a new place to me! The food was bomb dot com and the service was just next level. My server Jackie was so cool and so kind and ran faster than anyone I’ve ever seen run. Give her a raise 🙌

  • 3/5 Meagan M. 7 months ago on Google
    Always a bit of a long wait before a server comes to car to greet.... Even when there's only 5 or so cars. Food hasn't been hot lately, but it is neat and good portions. Flavor is typical, nothing special but some items craveable ( zucchinis, mushrooms, pulled pork, fried baloney) Add a ton of flavors to your shake or double vanilla to any soft drink if you like a flavor punch bev. Clean property, polite staff, well lit, not long wait time for order to arrive.

  • 5/5 Ben B. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place to eat some good grilled up burgers. They have an awesome selection of fried products and all of them are great. The service was quick and polite, will be coming back.

  • 5/5 Savannah S. 7 months ago on Google
    I went to swensons for dinner tonight and Nick was my server. I had a great experience because of my server, ran up to my car right away and was very helpful and friendly. I would recommend coming back because of the service.

  • 5/5 iana.b 7 months ago on Google
    Swensons is gonna be my new spot. So good, wow. My server Jackie was so good, I like her a lot. Thank you for a humorous time!

  • 3/5 Britney 6 months ago on Google
    My kids & husbands food was great but my fish sandwich was the worst I have ever had. It tasted of old frying oil. I gave 3 stars instead of 4 because the next morning I'm driving down the highway to work & needed to clean my windshield but when I turned the wipers on, there was some plastic 'keep your lights on' Swensons thing under my wipers & you can't exactly stop on 90 in rush hour traffic to remove it & it created a massive smudge across the driver side window only making visibility worse

  • 5/5 kendall k. 8 months ago on Google
    Jack and Cole cured my depression by being nice and caring for when i just got dumped by my boyfriend of three years. they were so sweet and deserves the world

  • 4/5 Peter Z. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was ok, typical fast hamburger. Fried mushrooms were great as was the milkshake. Was not cheap. Dune in your own auto.

  • 5/5 Cynthia P. 5 months ago on Google
    This place has the Best Fried Mushrooms & Fried Zucchini I've ever had!! My son loved the burgers! They have a kind of sweet taste, it's different! That's why he likes them! (My husband wasn't fond of it) I'll try it next time we go and I'll be the judge. Yes, we are going back! The service is Great 👍 - The food is Fresh and always served Hot! You can taste the quality. This is our new place whenever we are in the area. I recommend it to anyone that has this place as an option! If it's a lil out of the way - it's worth the drive to get there. They survived and started the business in 1934, I can see why they're still going strong!! Stop Bye and ENJOY!!

  • 5/5 Axle R. 4 months ago on Google
    Went in for dinner for the family and Bailey gave us exceptional service, had great recommendations, and may the overall experience absolutely wonderful, give this guy a raise. Will definitely be back soon and be asking for him again. Would definitely come as well to this location, food was fresh and everything came out early time and I fashion no. Kind Regards, Alex Rado Mr. level VP

  • 5/5 Devin B. 4 months ago on Google
    Still the best burgers around. Service is great and attentive. Just don’t forget to put your lights on if you need service!! Highly recommend adding Cajun to your teasers, and don’t forget a fountain drink with crushed ice. Galley Boy is signature and really good, but not for everyone. Try one however you like alongside if it’s your first time. Savor & Enjoy!

  • 1/5 Danny C. 5 months ago on Google
    Ordered half pound cheeseburger and fries. The meat had a sweet taste to it, like sugar. The bun tasted fine but it was the meat. October 26, 2023 @ 8:28 PM. I always have good food here except this time!!

  • 5/5 Alexandria J. 4 months ago on Google
    My food is always nice and warm. The servers are all very polite. I wish the Caramel Apple milkshakes were available all year but it's probably for the best that theyre seasonal 😅

  • 5/5 Brett B. 10 months ago on Google
    I've been eating around North Olmsted lately, and this location stands out among the best dining experiences, best service, and the best food. I believe the lady who helped me was Madison V. She's an Allstar but not only that, the experience of eating there and waiting and friendliness. I'll definitely be returning many times.

  • 5/5 Zack Smith j. 9 months ago on Google
    Service was good. Food was good . Atmosphere was perfect especially when my server put a tray with our food on our window. It took me back to when I was younger. Good place. I also like to add that my service was quick and the quality of the food was good.

  • 5/5 Matt B. 10 months ago on Google
    This absolute classic place still delivers great food and service. I first discovered Swensons over 25 years ago. I've never had a bad meal there. The burgers are unique, the sides are excellent and varied, and the service is fast and fun to watch. Go pull up there today and get a Galley Boy!

  • 4/5 Don G. 9 months ago on Google
    The young lady that waited on us was very nice. Our food came very fast. The atmosphere is not great , since you eat in your car 🚗. Love the Galley Boy burger. Just a fun place to stop for lunch or dinner.

  • 5/5 Jillian L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is such a great place with delicious food. I’m always impressed with the customer service as well - the servers are friendly and the wait time is short. Give the peanut butter and chocolate shake a try, it’s to die for! My only complaint is that it’s gotten pricey recently, it was $30 for two today. It didn’t feel like we got a lot, just a burger and shake each, with chicken nuggets to share. If they had prices listed it’d be easier to decide. Otherwise, a consistently positive experience. Today we had the server Sophia, she was so friendly and full of sunshine. I’d highly recommend this Swensons location!

  • 5/5 Tracie S. 9 months ago on Google
    I had a grilled cheese and tots, my daughter had a sloppy Joe and fries. Unfortunately they don't serve soup and Chilli in the summer. But we had excellent service,and our food was great. Please,if you go to places like this and stay toneat please remember to tip the servers.

  • 5/5 Kelynn H. 1 year ago on Google
    Eric and Maddie were great! Served us right away and food was out extremely quick! One of our favorite Swenson locations

  • 5/5 Ashley E. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered our food in advance and Eric was on the ball! He was the only one working but man was he hustling and delivering service with a smile!! Big thanks to him for making our visit great!!

  • 2/5 Michelle M. 1 year ago on Google
    Only one "runner" and 2 people inside cooking. 15 minutes and my order hasn't even been put in. The boy running looks like he could keel over. But still pleasant as he can be. He deserves a $$ bonus tonight. The manager needs to find other employment! 😤😡

  • 5/5 Jenna W. 1 year ago on Google
    Josh was our server and was absolutely AMAZING! It was our first time there and he made us feel so welcome and at home! The food was also so good! 10/10 would recommend! We will be returning!

  • 5/5 Jackson P. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing, great food and even better service. My grandma was In The middle of the street when the server Sophie came to rescue her. She sweep her up and delivered her safely to me. Truly amazing experience.

  • 5/5 Danielle R. 1 year ago on Google
    To say that the food is absolutely amazing would be the biggest understatement. This is not your typical fast food restaurant. This is pure restaurant quality food at an amazing price. Honestly one bite is all you need and you will be hooked. To date I have yet to find anything that will come close to this for the price. I just got done eating and I already want to go back for more. (Insert other fast food place here) has nothing on this place.

  • 5/5 Brett N. 2 years ago on Google
    First off I want to say I love this location! The staff is great as well as the food. My wife and I had the greatest service as well. The server came right out and greeted us. We wanted something new because we were tired of getting the same shake every time. So we asked our server, Jake. He knew all the shakes and told us which one he prefers and we got the caramel. Couldn’t have been happier with that decision! We will definitely be coming back!!!

  • 5/5 Ms. W. 2 years ago on Google
    Sophie is awesome! Keep her around! Offers customer care with a smile which is hard to come by these days.

  • 5/5 Suckmy P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service and good food. Hannah was my server and she was so nice and really professional. Thanks for a great time and a great meal. Will definitely be stopping by again!

  • 5/5 Vash The S. 2 years ago on Google
    Place was great we both got the galley boy burger and liked the olive on top. Was something different we never saw that before. Got onion rings that were amazing and crunchy the stuffed mushrooms were great too. Our server was really helpful and nice. We will stop in again when we have a chance.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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