Sonic Drive-In

Retro-outfitted servers deliver burgers, malts and sandwiches to your car at this '50s-style drive-in chain.

In Short
Founded in 1953 as a hamburger-and-root-beer stand, this nostalgic eatery is known for its intercom ordering system and roller-skating carhops. While servers rarely roller skate...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 25, 2008. Brought to you by Citysearch.

YOU CAN'T BEAT FIVE SONIC BURGERS FOR $5.95 ON TUESDAYS

Average Rating

80

We love Sonic! On road trips, we used to hunt for Sonics with a GPS between 2:00-4:00 p.m. for their 1/2 Price Drink Happy Hour. Now, we have our very own Sonic less than a mile from our home. So when they started their 5 Burgers for $5.95 on Tuesdays, we became regulars. My favorite is their Footlong Coney with...

Posted by CDRJJC on March 16, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Fast service

Average Rating

80

Fast service, easy to get to and enjoy lunch or dinner if just wanting to stop in between classes or going to the library to study. Great strawberry slushies with real bits of fruit.

Posted by miklin505 on November 28, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Rude staff, bad service

Average Rating

40

I usually like Sonic, but this one is weird. The staff are always in a terrible mood. They frequently mess up orders, but are slow to apologize. Strange place. Food is cold sometimes too. Happy hour drinks are the only reason I come here now.

Posted by manilapacman on October 15, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

20

If you want to work at this sonic beware that the manger David will take forever to get you trained and will get upset if you keep calling him asking when he wants to start you.

Posted by Guest18186 on April 14, 2009. Brought to you by superpages.

Average Rating

100

In ShortFounded in 1953 as a hamburger-and-root-beer stand, this nostalgic eatery is known for its intercom ordering system and roller-skating carhops. While servers rarely roller skate anymore, the famous made-to-order, all-beef burgers and thick malts are still menu favorites. Other signature items include Toaster sandwiches (made with thick Texas toast), extra-long chili and cheese hot dogs...

Posted by Contributor120 32c on August 23, 2008. Brought to you by rateitall.