We managed to stop by around 15 minutes before they closed on the way back from Berkeley and back into Fremont for a late night meal after going to a concert. When it's super close to closing, they only do drive thru, no ordering from your car, which makes sense for the safety of the workers. Food came out super quick and super hot too, so make sure not to burn yourself. We got a Coney Chili Dog, a corn dog, and a sugar free cherry soda, at the largest size, which is huge. Food was standard fast food, not the cheapest since there wasn't any specials or deals, but affordable for sure. Easy to eat, greasy food perfect for a tiring post concert night. Ambiance is casual just like any other fast food stop. read more

I ordered two large sugar-free blackberry iced teas through the Sonic app and checked in when I arrived, just like it instructed. I parked in a pickup stall and waited... and waited. After 30 minutes with no update, I tried calling, but no one answered. I finally went through the drive-thru to ask about my order. Instead of helping, the employee told me I should have checked in when I got there. I explained that I already had and even showed my receipt, but they kept insisting it was my fault and said they never received the order. I'm not upset about a mistake happening--technology fails sometimes--but it was the way the situation was handled that was frustrating. Even after sorting it out, the employee acted like I was bothering him when handing me my drinks. A simple apology or a better attitude would have gone a long way. Instead, I was blamed for something that was clearly a system or communication issue. This isn't the first time I've had issues with Sonic's app and service. There seems to be a consistent disconnect that needs to be addressed. read more

Sonic Drive-In - Got my drinks closer to 7:45ish - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

It's been years since I've been to a Sonics, so we decided to stop by for their SONIC Blasts. I used to go to the one in Woodland back in college. I remember loving their tator tots and slushies. They also roller skated your orders to your car, but I guess they no longer do that,which is a little disappointing. I was craving soft serve all day so the Turtle Truffle Nut Blast hit the spot. The soft serve was creamy and milky and was not too sweet. The almond filled chocolate truffles and praline toasted almonds combined well with the dessert. We ordered a small and it was more than enough for the two of us. Service was fast and efficient. We parked in one of the many stalls and ordered from there. I still feel nostalgic about Sonic after so many years. I can't wait to stop by again if I'm ever craving other items on their menu knowing that they are open until midnight. read more

Sonic Drive-In - SONIC Turtle Truffle Nut Blast - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

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Fantastic Customer Service! My app. was not cooperating! When I pushed the red button on the screen. He came right out. He said he would go in and check. And be right back. It was freezing outside. B4 I could Put my window up! He was back resolving the issue with a smile! He was bringing good out to cars! So very quickly, with a kind word or more! And his energy was so pleasant! My 25 year old daughter said! He REALLY NEEDS A RAISE! He was just very kind! That was early day December 26,2025. Then we went to get gas. My daughter noticed they forgot her boba and dragon fruit flavoring! After waiting 15 min in drive thru. With only one car in front of us. Just made think to bring the stars down. Yes, this gentleman was very professional. Checked the receipt and drink. However, he could had let us keep the drink they messed up on! After waiting 15 min. Then throwing the drink away is ridiculous! And he was extremely slow at making the new one. Going from the other gentleman getting everything to us so quickly! Yeah kind of a drag. Thanks for listening. read more

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I definitely will not be going to this sonic anymore. My daughter found a hair in her chili cheese hotdog and my peach watermelon sparkling drink is pretty much sparkling water with the color orange what a waste of money. read more

Sonic food is traditional burger place. Really like the groovy fries. The Sonic blast are the best but they keep getting smaller and cost more. But one sonic the next, they all taste the same that's a good thing. The only downfall on this visit was they forgot the spoon for my Sonic blast. Good thing I was going home to eat it. The food was brought to me quickly so that's a plus. read more

Slushies are perfect for a hot day! Drive-thru was quick service, came during their Happy Hour without even knowing so that was a bonus! Happy Hour is every day from 2-4PM. Have yet to try their food at this specific location but their mango and strawberry slushies were great. read more

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I haven't been to Sonic for a very long time. I heard that you can park and order from the menu, but I decided not to do that and go through the drive through. They don't have a dining room, but just the kitchen. I ordered a medium combo, but the fries seem to be more of like a small size than a medium. Pretty much the food is mediocre just like any other fast food restaurant. I don't really get the hype of this place. Everything here seems to be outdated in atmosphere and probably needs to get renovated. It's like they never changed it for decades. Not sure if I really wanna come back, but I think SONIC used to be good here. Seems like everything went downhill. read more

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Really poor customer service. My boyfriend and I decided to take a late night trip to sonic for some food. We went through the drive thru. First off the worker taking our order did not ask us the sizes of anything we wanted. Not a big deal but not great. Next we got to the window and they forgot to put nerds in our drink and also forgot to give us our ice cream. We had to wave our arms for them to open the window so we could get our stuff. We went back through the line because my boyfriend was still hungry (in hindsight we should've just left) and he ordered the breakfast burrito that has tater tots in it. They didn't put the tater tots in it. We went back for them to remake it and they made us give back the first burrito. Do you really think we would lie to you about something being missing after we spent $30+ dollars on food? That really rubbed me the wrong way. I would highly recommend avoiding this place if you can. read more

They put hair in my food and there where rat feces in my frys it was horrible and I think they should close on how bad that food was

I use to like their food here but as of lately it's always cold when they give it to you. (I don't understand why their cheeseburgers are always cold----lukewarm at best). If you get a big order you can guarantee something will be missing. They don't have the best customer service at this location but I still come back for their desserts. I like the frozen Reese's peanut butter cup mix and their orange floats. Right now you can get a small orange float for $1.99 and it's pretty big for a small. read more

Sonic Drive-In - This is a big float for $1.99 :) - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

Recently visited Sonic's after a concert and it was honestly a pretty good experience! We arrived around 11pm and only the drive thru was open. Was not our first time at Sonic's but I'm giving a high rating due to how all the fried items were not drenched in oil and not overly greasy. We tried the pickle seasoned fries, cheesy garlic pepperoni bites, ched 'r' peppers, corn dog, and Sweet Topped Blueberry Lavender Lemonade from their summer sips menu. I love pickles so the pickle seasoned fries were interesting. A bit sour but not overwhelming in my opinion. The pepperoni bites were just okay but we liked how it wasn't greasy. The ched 'r' peppers aka jalapeños poppers were pretty fire. The corn dog is your standard corn dog but I think they forgot ketchup but it was fine. The lemonade was actually really good. Not too sour at all. Looking forward to trying more of their summer drinks! overall, solid last night fast food joint. Perfect for post concerts! read more

me and my friend just went here right now and ordered some food and milkshakes. the woman taking the drive thru order was pretty rude. she took forever to get on the mic and when she did we didn't understand her at first so my friend said "sorry?" and she repeated herself with an irritated tone. at the end, she didn't ask if my friend wanted any sauce with her food so now she's eating a burger and plain tots with no sauce. the milkshakes here are good don't get me wrong, i love sonic products. but the service just now was terrible. they usually always offer sauce (i've been here on my own a couple times) but the worker tonight must've had an off day. unfortunately the service we received today deters me from ever wanting to come back again. read more

Sonic Drive-In - combo with burger plain tots and NO SAUCE - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

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This is the first time I have been to Sonic. I ordered a cheeseburger with no onions, my Mom ordered other type of burger with no onions. Now in the kitchen they carefully toast the buns, cook the patties, melt the cheese, dice the onions. PAUSE... Nobody ordered onions in any of the food but they still put the onions in the burger. Surely this was someone elses burger, nope they put onions in my burger. Sometimes, onions are a big deal. I also ordered the rainbow slush and it looked like a mud slush. Reviewed by my son. read more

We ordered online on our way to sonic and when we got there, the food was on time, they prepared the food for 5 minutes. We ordered the double Sonic smasher burger, groovy fries, sweet tea and cheesy Baja crispy tender wrap. The burger was good, thick, juicy, it was a good deal for $7.59. The fries were soft and delicious . The Baja wrap was crispy, we liked it.Sweet tea was good,too. The burger and the wrap were just a little salty for my taste buds, other than that, it was a good meal. read more

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I gave this place one star 4 years ago and I still stand by that. I only go here out of the convenience that it's one of the places near me that stays open later. But their customer service has been inconsistent, there's always something missing from our order, they fail to provide sauces. Like how am I going to eat mozzarella sticks without marinara sauce? It doesn't hit the same. I've gotten coke and ordered it "dirty style" but it tastes different each time. The ratio of soda and creamer are not accurately mixed each time. So the color and taste are off. It's like an unpleasant and unwanted surprise. Going here is like the ex you try to cut off but keep going back to each time. Really need to do no contact and breakup with Sonics forreal because they keep disappointing each time. read more

I recently moved back and noticed how nobody was ever at sonic like how they used to back when I was in high school. Now I know why. Rude manager and lazy employees. They were literally in there hanging out in a circle talking. Last minute I decided I wanted to upgrade to the meal rather than just the burger. They made it super complicated and wanted to charge me the same amount for fries and a drink as the burger. (Almost $8). Paying $20 total for a fast food meal is highway robbery. I asked if they could just charge me for what the upgrade would be, and they said point blank no. Don't really know why they were so complicated about it. After all, it was just a freaking drink. I had asked for the manager in hopes they'd be more accommodating, but she was even worse (Alexandra). When I asked for her name, she held up her name tag and flipped me off while pointing. I see why she works where she works, and why sonic isn't what it used to be. It's a shame for sonic because I actually was spending my money there (I drive past often to take my child to school). Won't be going back. Way cheaper, faster and better options all around. read more

Expensive. Less than energetic wait service. The food was okay. I expected old school drive-in diner service. This was not it.

Food is great. Service is always great. Ambience is street chatter normal noise. If you never had sonics before, you should try it see it for yourself. Taste the greatness. read more

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Can't give a 0. I ordered a single soda. Why did it take 20 minutes? Horrible and slow.

Came here for dinner while in the area. Disappointing experience tonight! the wind made my food fell by accident, & when I tried to get them to redo my food free of charge, they told me they couldn't redo my food, even if the wind made my food fall by accident. They need to be more sympathetic & learn more customer service. had to waste $40 since they didn't want to redo my food after falling to the ground by accident. may not come back once they learn that the customer's always right! read more

Go here if you want your money stolen. For real, the food's good, the service is okay. But if you use the outdoor debit/credit card scanner, you will have money stolen by thieves. These machines have skimmers, or perhaps Sonic itself is in on it. DO NOT SWIPE YOUR CARD HERE. read more

Drive thru around 10:45-11:30pm Nov 22nd 2025, the guy taking my order was very hard to understand as there was a definite language barrier, got rude when I asked him about a drink and he says "that's what it said" with an attitude, when I get to the window I shared very politely that I had only asked him about my order since I was having a hard time understanding him, he did not seem to get that either. He then asks if I'd like to have a receipt, I initially said no but my girlfriend paid and said yes and he says " is it a yes or a no with another attitude and when I say yes because my girlfriend said yes he says to me " looks like we both know who the leader is" How rude and insulting, as a grown adult I kept my mouth shut as he was a kid and I didn't want him to ruin my day but how dare you say that to someone you don't know. Terrible experience, wasn't worth the trip to be disrespected in such a manner and by a stranger I read more

It's very disorganized here at this location. The drive thru ordering system is broken. The volume and clarity of the machine is useless. I literally ordered so I thought, only to wait thru the entire line. To be told, oh I didn't hear you, when it was my turn at the window. This location looks I uncared for and needs cleaning and updated everything. read more

This place is absolutely horrible th service is bad the food is bad and the vibe is bad I expected better from some of ... big disappointment read more

I did a mobile app for a diet limeade cherry drink. After 20 minutes of waiting I finally left. It was insane a darn drink that doesn't take any effort at all. Tried calling the Sonic store but they don't answer their phones. Called customer service and they didn't give a crap. I will get my money back !!!!! Makes me want to never go there again. One darn drink ... nothing fancy about it at all. Twenty minutes after saying I'm there I still didn't get my drink. The app does NOT make it easier or quicker. Crappy customer service also ... very rude. I would give zero stars if I could. read more

The menu showed a fish sandwich that looked appetizing and since it is lent we ordered four fish sandwiches, french fries, onion rings and pretzels. When we received our order the fish sandwiches were burnt, flat and inedible nothing like the picture in the menu, the french fries were cold, the onion rings were burnt however the pretzels were the only thing eaten. This location has been going down hill, we have reached the bottom and will not be going back. read more

Love how they open late but you won't see any servers roller skating to give you your car order. Nonetheless it's nostalgic to visit Sonic. Orders: Hot Fudge Sundae Ice Cream - so creamy that you can taste the old fashioned method of ice cream making in this sundae. The fudge drizzled in the side made my vanilla ice cream turn into a chocolate one what a treat! Usually I am not one to eat the whip cream, but it was so fluffy & airy I devoured it. Only thing I wish they would add chopped nuts. I would definitely re-order this next time. Oreo Milkshake - with a real ice cream base, you need to be patient & wait until the ice cream melts before you can actually drink this with a straw. Once you are able to drink your shake there's so much satisfaction from getting bits of Oreo pieces & again I wouldn't pass up a chance to order this shake. Service was efficient & accurate. A fun place to get an old fashioned milkshake & a meal. read more

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I have only seen commercials about Sonic, seeing one in person during a commute sparked my interest. I ordered a few shakes, a sundae, and a hotdog. I thought I was going to enjoy the items just as much as W____s. I uh, was dissapointed? I really wanted to enjoy the items as I am fond of desserts. Sadly the food was consisting of fried and greasy items while the ice cream product was.....bland. I'm unsure if I want to come here again, a number of the other fast food joints are generally better on all levels read more

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This sonic is horrible!! Stale chicken bites and they do not offer you sauce.. Unfriendly staff. Not even worth 1 star but yelp leaves you no option. read more

We drive up from San Ramon once a week and our food is always good. The service is great and the people that work there are extremely nice.

Oh, Hell no! Stop! Stop! Stop! WARNING! Do not use credit/debit card at this location. This store just now 01/12/2026, 4:25pm fraudulantly charged two of my cards. I haven't used these cards here in over a year. This is BS, I now have to do all that security SHIET and will be out of use of my cards for seven days. As a matter of fact just avoid this store all together. I reported this to corporate and supposedly they're going to contact store manager. Can't contact store manager by phone 1 510-441-1125 doesn't go any where, just asks for "remote access code" then hangs-up. STAY AWAY, FAR FAR AWAY. read more

We wanted some cold drinks before heading to an outdoor event on a hot day, and were in the area, so we stopped by the drive in to just get a couple flavored beverages. Parked in one of the stalls, hit the red button, waited for what seemed like forever, and no response, just the message on the screen saying someone would be with us soon. It wasn't forever, maybe 5-8 minutes, but that's pretty ridiculous in my opinion just to get a response, and I've never waited that long at any Sonic location, including this one. We exited the stall and went to the drive thru instead. Still somewhat of a wait, but at least it was moving. I got a diet coke with diet cherry flavor added, and my boyfriend got the signature limeade with cherry flavor. We both enjoyed our beverages, filled with crushed ice just the way I like it. Overall I think the drinks at Sonic in general are good. My drink on this day was slightly flat, but the cherry flavor was strong. My biggest disappointment on this visit in particular is that the wait was unreasonable, especiallly when the place wasn't even close to being crowded or busy, most of the stalls empty in fact, and the drive thru line with only 5-7 cars at a time. They're not horrible, but experiences like these make me not want to return. read more

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The food was crappy. I rarely post a negative review but I will not be going to the Sonic, Hayward again, The drinks are fine, they were what we expected but not the food. Ordered 3 Footlongs with the "American" toppings (mustard, ketchup, onions, relish, Awful. First, they DRENCH your hotdogs with condiments, terrible. Totally soak the dogs that you can't even taste the hotdog and extremely messy! The condiments don't taste fresh either, not spoiled per se but just left out. No fresh tasting hotdog how Casper's does theirs. I also usually order a beef hotdog but didn't this time and could instantly tell this was a mixed meat hotdog (gross!). It was a real footlong in length which surprised me in a positive way but the poor meat quality and excess toppings killed it. The sides- fries/onions rings were average ok but other fast food places have better. They said they only have "large" for the combos which is ridiculous too. So it was $45 for 3 crappy hotdog combos. We did the park and order through the speaker, and the ordering person was extremely difficult to understand because of a super strong accent but at least was a nice person who took the time to repeat our order, read more

Fix the Sonic app and web site page log-in message and problem. My daughter kept trying to place her order logging into the sonic app via Facebook account and was not able to check out. She got an error message every time. She tried for an hour. She wanted to use her BOGO offer which the Sonic restaurant on Mission Blvd in Hayward WOULD NOT OFFER HER the BOGO. "The employees", we asked for a manager who would not come out to assist us, stated it could only be used on the app or web site ONLY! I logged in using Apple sign up and the order went through. I was forced to ask for a refund due to my food sitting to long and my daughter not able to get the app or website to complete her order to "cash out". I am very dissatisfied with the Sonic Restaurant Company. read more

I ordered a buttery brew but they gave me a vanilla cold brew. wtf. And it doesn't help that my husband didn't confirm with them either when he made the order either. I wasn't there to verify either. I literally screen shot this photo to him. Anyway, they should have known better. I really dislike this place because they're not thorough. read more

Sonic Drive-In - I specifically ordered Buttery Brew and they gave me a vanilla latte cold brew? I guess intelligence is not required for this job. - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

I came here because I seen a commercial about their smash burgers. I ordered a Smashburger fries and three chicken strips. The Smashburger was horrible. It tasted like they're dirty grease on the grill that probably was not cleaned. I couldn't even finish my burger. I had to toss it chicken strips were old and dry. Very disappointing. The outside of the building looks very dirty and neglected. I will never come back. read more

As a fan of sweet treats and convenient drive-thru options, Sonic Drive-In has quickly become one of my go-to spots, and their blasts are absolutely amazing! Throughout the first year of the pandemic, I was obsessed with this place and came to the drive-in constantly to get milkshakes. That has since waned, but I continue to be a huge fan of their sweet treats and prompt service. One of my all-time favorites at Sonic Drive-In is their blasts. I love how I can customize my blast with different mix-ins and toppings, and my go-to choice is Reese's candies. The combination of the creamy ice cream base with the rich chocolate and peanut butter flavors from the Reese's candies is simply divine. Plus, the portion size of the blast is huge, making it perfect for sharing or indulging in a sweet treat all by myself. What sets Sonic Drive-In apart from other fast-food restaurants is their unique drive-in concept. The drive-thru line at Sonic Drive-In is always long, but for a good reason - it's an experience in itself. The carhops are friendly and efficient, and they bring your food right to your car window on a tray. It's a fun and nostalgic experience that brings back memories of the classic drive-in diners of the past. Aside from the delicious blasts, Sonic Drive-In offers a variety of other menu items, including classic burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and more. Their tots and onion rings are also a hit, with crispy and golden-brown exteriors and soft, flavorful interiors. The menu is extensive, and there's something for everyone to enjoy. The service at Sonic Drive-In is consistently friendly and efficient, despite the busy drive-thru lines. The carhops are always courteous and attentive, making sure my order is accurate and delivered with a smile. The wait times can be a bit longer during peak hours, but the quality of the food and the unique drive-in experience are worth it. In addition to the great food and service, Sonic Drive-In also offers a variety of deals and promotions, making it an affordable option for a quick and tasty meal. The blasts, in particular, offer a great value for the size and quality of the treat. Overall, Sonic Drive-In is a fantastic choice for a sweet and satisfying treat, with their blasts being a must-try for any dessert lover. The unique drive-in concept adds to the overall experience, and the friendly service and tasty food make it worth the wait in the drive-thru line read more

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Drove up to this Sonic location on our way to camping and we were really disappointed with the service. We drove up to the stalls and they took so long to take our order, we decided to switch to the drive thru. My fav here are the ched n peppers and loaded tots. Make sure to ask for onions with your tots! read more

We went to Sonic's last night (1/11/24) since we haven't had any in a long time. We ordered chili dog, fries, mozzarella sticks, chicken slinger, and tater tots. Most of the food was good until I got to the chicken slinger. My boyfriend and I shared the sandwich. The end parts looked crispy and cooked so of course we took a bite of it. Until we got towards the middle, I looked and noticed the chicken was clear in the dark. So I turned my flash on and it was pink. The chicken wasn't thoroughly cooked and we ate some of it already . This is so gross and unacceptable. Never again coming here. Do not eat their chicken sandwiches, they don't fully cook it!!! read more

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