Sonic Drive-In

3.7
652 reviews

About

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For more than 60 years, SONIC, America’s Drive-In has built the ultimate dining experience with our drive-in restaurants and we proudly serve our guests in Bakersfield, CA. We did it by sticking to what made drive-ins so popular in the first place: made-to-order American classics, signature menu items, and speedy service from friendly Carhops full of fun and personality. Cruise on over to us at 4601 Ming Avenue for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
4601 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
93309, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
652 reviews
5 stars
285
4 stars
139
3 stars
85
2 stars
31
1 star
112

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the exceptional customer service provided by staff members like Tommy and Demari, highlighting their friendliness and attentiveness.

Order Accuracy

Numerous reviews indicated issues with order accuracy, including missing items and incorrect orders, leading to customer dissatisfaction.

Wait Times

A significant number of customers reported long wait times for both drive-thru and mobile orders, with some experiencing delays of over 30 minutes.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality was mixed, with some customers enjoying specific items like shakes and slushies, while others complained about burnt or poorly prepared food.

Cleanliness and Environment

Several reviews mentioned concerns about cleanliness and the overall environment of the location, including issues with nearby disturbances.
  • LV
    Lesley Valdez
    Dec 31, 2025
    1.0
    Absolutely never coming back. I’m pregnant and get off at 9pm from work and all I crave is a Reese’s blast after work and I manage to get there between 9:30-9:45 every time since it’s on my way home and the different women who taken my order have no problem making the blast on the last hour of their shift. However, today a guy took my order and he just said that they’re only making drinks and no ice cream since they’re about a close..I got there at 9:38 pm. A majority of us have all worked food and we know how the last hour can be right before closing. Leave it to a “man” to not be hard worker. The dude just didn’t want to take my order because he doesn’t work hard as his other female coworkers do and was too lazy to make an ice cream 22 minutes before closing when I been served 10 minutes before closing. I guess I’ll be going to McDonald’s across the street to get my ice cream or jack in the box..
  • EM
    Erik Martinez
    Dec 31, 2025
    1.0
    Should change the hours of closing to 9:30pm since they dont serve ice cream once that time hits
  • AM
    Arlette Musselman
    Dec 22, 2025
    5.0
    Awesome service with a smile! Manager Tommy is dedicated to making sure that the customer is happy by making food with love! You can taste the difference when he makes the food ❤️ Keep Rocking On Tommy🤩
  • EP
    Edgar Padilla
    Oct 21, 2025
    5.0
    Tommy and Amanda are absolutely amazing doing a great job and having the best customer service i have ever received in fast-food. New favorite Sonic!
  • TB
    tessa brown
    Sep 23, 2025
    1.0
    Why clean milk shake and ice cream machines before closing? Thats what you guys are good for