Swenson's is a local Northeast Ohio treasure! We typically make the trek to the Kent or North Akron location (even during the snowy wintertime). The new University Heights location is in John Carroll University''s neck of the woods. It is nestled in a parking lot shared with Jack's Deli. This sometimes causes parking issues when trying to back into a spot, however don't hesitate to do a few loops.
My favourite form of entertainment is when new customers get out of their cars and try to go inside. Please note: you park, turn on your lights, and a car hop sprints at 100-miles-per hour to your car to take your order. YOU EAT INSIDE YOUR CAR...DRESS ACCORDINGLY. On the menu, there is something for everyone! Fried Bologna to Galley Boys!
I like their Sloppy Joe. It is a recipe crafted in 1934. I like to think it was made by Grandmother Swenson. It is served on a hamburger bun. The sauce is sweet and tangy at the same time. I also got the potato teasers on this trip. They are crispy tater tots crafted with cheese and jalapeƱo inside. Ask for ranch dressing as a dipper.
Save room for their fresh milkshakes too! My favorite is Key Lime! On this trip, I ordered Lemon. It was a subtle lemon flavor. Not overpowering at all.