Chick-fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s, Burger King vs. McDonald’s and Subway vs. Jimmy John’s are all classic showdowns, but there is one that Copley has been particularly hungry for: SWENSONS VS. SKYWAY. 

Many students go out to eat with friends, and most want something between a sit-down and fast food restaurant that is also forgiving on a highschooler’s wallet. Swensons and Skyway are both reasonably priced drive-in establishments, and the debate over which is superior has raged for years. Drumbeat sent me out to answer this question once and for all. 

I visited each establishment to determine who offers better food and a higher quality experience. Wanting this experiment to be as fair and unbiased as possible, I assessed the overall time and quality of service and ordered equivalent food at each restaurant: a double cheeseburger with ketchup, regular sized fries and an Oreo milkshake. I also went to each establishment on a different day to not have the flavor of one meal influence the next.

While Skyway won more categories overall, three to two, the superior flavor of the Swensons cheeseburger and fries wins. Quick and friendly service is important, but the quality of the food is most important to high schoolers. 

If you want a fantastic meal that will have you craving more, head over to Swensons. Skyway is the place to go for speedy, outstanding customer service. My personal favorite, and the establishment I deem the winner, is Swensons for their food that bursts with flavor.