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Galley Boy goodness! Swensons to open restaurant in Avon

Lorain County is about to become home to a brand new Swensons Drive-In restaurant.

AVON, Ohio -- Get ready, Avon! Swensons is coming your way!

Councilwoman Tammy Holtzmeier posted the news on Facebook late Wednesday night, revealing that it will be located at 36041 Main Street next to Firestone Complete Auto Care.

There’s no opening date yet, but it will become the chain’s 10th restaurant.

This Avon announcement comes just days after the Akron-based burger joint unveiled plans to open a location in North Olmsted later this year at the corner of Lorain and Dover Center roads.

“For anybody who grew up in the Akron area they kind of know it, but for anybody who's unfamiliar with the drive-in experience, this is all curbside dining,” Swensons spokesperson Crystal Griffith told WKYC when the chain opened its University Heights restaurant earlier this year.

Known for its signature Galley Boy, which is a double cheeseburger smothered in two sauces, Swensons is consistently ranked among America's best burger spots. It's even a favorite of Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James.

►PHOTOS | Swensons in University Heights

Vegetarian? They serve what's known as a Salad Boy. The menu describes it as “A delicious vegetable burger topped lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, melted cheese and two special sauces served on a whole wheat bun.” See their full menu HERE.

Last year, the Swensons food truck dropped by WKYC's studios to show what it takes to grill up their famous Galley Boy sandwich. Here's a look back at that visit:

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