Swensons Debuts Guardian Cold Brew Collab for August

Swensons teams up with Guardian Cold Brew for a Cold Brew Shake and Cold Brew Whip, available at all 21 locations through August.

by Vince Grzegorek | Aug. 5, 2026 | 10:26 AM

Limited edition sips. | Courtesy Swensons

The latest collaboration from Northeast Ohio’s favorite drive-in brings another Cleveland favorite onto Swensons menu for the month of August.

Guardian Cold Brew is the latest business to partner up with the iconic Akron-born burger joint for monthly specials.

The limited-edition drinks include the Cold Brew Shake (Guardian Cold Brew, caramel, soft serve, whipped cream) and the Cold Brew Whip (Guardian Cold Brew, root beer, soft serve).

Previous iterations have included Cordelia, Larder, Black Cap Hot Sauce and Akron Honey.

“We really enjoy the opportunity to celebrate what’s around us and things that are special to our state and our regions – our unique flavors, unique personalities,” Charles Craig, SVP of Culinary at Swensons, told us last year. “I don’t foresee us ever really stopping any of the limited time offerings, and we are always looking for great partners.”

Grab the Guardian Cold Brew drinks at any of Swensons’ 21 locations through August 31.

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