A popular Ohio drive-in burger restaurant is getting ready to open a new location right here in the Mahoning Valley.

Swenson's will be opening to the public on Monday, July 18 at the former Nicolinni's Ristorante location on Route 224 in Boardman. Construction for the new restaurant began in March of 2022.

Swenson's does not offer dine-in services, but operates as a drive-in restaurant similar to chains like Sonic. The restaurant was founded in Akron in 1934 and currently has 16 restaurants throughout Ohio.

The restaurant specializes in burgers, milkshakes and "crispy extras" such as onion rings, chicken nuggets and fried mushrooms. Its signature menu item is "Galley Boy," a double cheeseburger with two secret sauces and topped with an olive.

For a full Swenson's menu, click here.