Akron’s comfort food leans Midwest hearty with a Rust Belt soul: pierogies, pasta, diner breakfasts, and smokehouse plates that warm even the coldest weeknight.
These local favorites bring the heart.
Swensons Drive-In
A true Akron original, Swensons is nostalgia in a parking lot—rollers whisk trays to your car with Galley Boys (double cheeseburgers with signature sauces), crispy onion rings, and frosty shakes.
The burgers are caramelized on the outside, juicy within, and the vibe is pure classic Americana…