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Sonic Drive-In

1.9 (130 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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SONIC DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Katerina G.

This location disappoints! Go to the one on Ming. First, the boss refused to give out ice- even a cup. What's the difference if I paid for a soda and dumped it out for the ice? Like let me pay for it. The employees felt bad, but have to follow bosses orders. Then they got little pieces of what I believe to be Reese's in my orange creamsicle. Thank god because my boyfriend thought it was rat poop but it smelled like peanuts... Terrible mistake if someone was allergic to peanut butter.

I ordered 3 simple items. 2 soft pretzel and an order of chili cheese tots. They forgot the tots. Then told me they were in the bottom of the bag, and ther weren't. Then when they gave them to me there was no chili! They can't get even 3 simple things right. Oh, and the phone number is disconnected so you can't call to get it fixed.

Katelynn G.

Getting the coconut dragon fruit soda is a must I made the combination and it is sooo good it tastes like summer. Additionally the chili cheese fries are crazy good I love them. Not many places offer fried pickles either but they do and they are a must. Even my boyfriend eats them lol. I especially love this location because it is nice and staff is so kind.

"Cherry Slush with nerds." Hardly any flavor or candy. 2/10
Maryjane L.

Sonic is one of my favorites whenever Im in town visiting family especially since there are none near where I live. I always get a cherry slushy with nerds before I get on the freeway and head back to LA. November 2nd around 11 pm I ordered only two slushees. I took a sip of my slushy and Immediately tasted disappointment. It had hardly any cherry flavor or nerds. I asked my sister to check her drink and sadly It was exactly the same. It's like they only adding 1 pump of cherry flavor at the very bottom so we attempted to mix it but it didn't help much. Unfortunately since I was already on the road I was unable to turn around and have them remake it. From now on I'll be double checking the quality of my items before leaving.

Came to get some drinks and Nick was so accommodating and kind! The drinks were so beautiful, delicious and Nick was super helpful. i drank some already but look how pretty my drink is :)

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Kyla R.

On Friday, May 10th I placed a mobile order simply for mozzarella sticks, nothing else, this was placed at 8:10 PM. When I went to the stall number 4 to check in, the staff told me that it would be out shortly as they just dropped them. Considering that they might be busy I waited patiently, but at 8:24 PM I checked in again just to remind. Once it was 8:32 PM I just decided to leave since it was clear it wasn't coming anytime soon. I understand how busy it could possibly be but there occasionally no one in the drive thru and hardly anyone around me. On top of that, I tried to call to let them know that I wanted to cancel/refund the order but the number listed in both google and the app is no longer in service. I very much appreciate this location as I come every once in a while and don't usually have any problems but over 20 minutes for one item that was checked on twice ridiculous.

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Zero stars! Horrible service. Rude staff. Long wait times. High prices. Food gives you the shits.

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This place sucks.Cant even take orders right.The milkshake are a sloppy mess also very rude.

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The girl who said she's the manager (would be very surprising if this was true) is extremely rude. Jamie or Amy. Never coming here again.

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I have an addiction to the orange ice cream slush. Price are great after 8:00pm. Food is good but a bit over priced.

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They forgot to put bacon and cheese on my Asiago Chicken Club Sandwich. ALWAYS check your order before leaving the drive through.

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Ordered a burger and it tasted like it was made 2 days ago and reheated several times. Yuck!!! Never going back!!!

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These drinks are awesome I always get the cherry limeade but you can mix any flavor with the limeade.

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