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| - My grandparents lived in Fairlawn, and my mother told tales of going to Skyway with her sister when they were in high school. It was a good place to meet boys and have a burger and a Coke. I was introduced to their onion rings and cheeseburgers when i was a wee lass. We always balanced our visits between Skyway and Swenson's, and I was happy with either. I mean, when I was a kid, going out to dinner was something we didn't do often. I preferred Sky Way, simply because Barnhill's was close, and we'd go there for ice cream. I still miss that place. Anyways...
When my grandfather passed away and my grandmother left Fairlawn (which coincided with me getting a drivers license), I became a full-fledged Swenson's fanatic. I'd check in with Skyway on occasion, for nostalgia or whatnot, but Swenson's was always the go-to for a burger and fries.
I hadn't been to Skyway in years, so mom and I decided to stop by there this past weekend. Wow, wow, wow. First of all, the place is falling apart. The driveway could use repaving. The signs are all faded and could use some paint (i do love that they use the old signs still, though). The service was slow. Once we got the menu, I was shocked by how high the prices are--most of their items are higher than Swenson's! I was tempted to drive down to the Swenson's on Hawkins, but decided nah, i'll give this place a shot.
I wish I had left and gone to Swenson's.
My Sky-Hi was terrible. The quality of the burger is BAD. The patties were dry and thin, and not very sweet. The cheese they use is gross--those slices of Processed American Cheese that don't melt very well. And i'm fairly sure the Sky-Hi sauce was just a huge blob of mayo.
My fries were great, perfectly crispy and not too greasy. Mom's onion rings were awesome...but the grease! Holy crap! There was a good inch of grease at the bottom of the bag!
The only reason that they're getting two stars is because they make real Cherry Coke with Grenadine. I remember thinking I was fancy as hell when I was young and i'd get to drink that. One sip took me back almost instantly.
I wish I could give them 1/2 a star, because I was so sick the next day after all the grease I ingested. I wish I could say that I'd go back, but honestly? The only time i'd go there is if i have the munchies (ahem), and i want some sauerkraut balls and a real cherry coke. otherwise, i'll be at Swenson's, where even the veggie burgers are the bomb.
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