I pulled into 40 S Hawkins Ave, Akron, OH 44313 with a grin that felt fully earned after a long drive and even longer cravings.
The glow of taillights lined the parking lot like a local constellation, each car humming with anticipation, and the buzz of happy chatter hinted that something classic was being done exactly right inside.
Swensons Drive-In felt instantly familiar, the kind of place that hits you with recognition even if it’s your first visit—like hearing a favorite song performed live after years of loving the recording…