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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 3701 Mall View Road for the ultimate SONIC experience!
Location
Hours
Reviews
4.0
1,325 reviews
5 stars
662
4 stars
320
3 stars
167
2 stars
74
1 star
102
What are people saying?
AI-generated from recent customer reviews
Food Quality
Mixed reviews on food quality, with some customers praising the freshness and taste, while others reported issues like dry meat and incorrect orders.
Service Speed
Service speed is inconsistent; some customers experienced quick service, while others faced long wait times and slow staff.
Staff Friendliness
Staff is generally described as friendly and helpful, although there are reports of rude behavior from some employees.
Order Accuracy
Frequent complaints about incorrect orders and missing items, indicating a need for better attention to detail.
Drive-In Experience
Customers appreciate the nostalgic drive-in feel, but some noted the lack of a drive-thru and operational stalls affecting service.
- TGTeresa Martinez GuevaraDec 30, 20253.0Fast service
- GDGuillermo DiazDec 18, 20251.0Today was my last straw I usually come to this location because they are Good and fast for online orders, I came today 12/18/25 to order a route 44 Coca Cola with blue boba and vanilla syrup, the first time they came with the soda it tasted like absolute garbage, (flat, not sweet at all) I told them i needed it to remade. I even had the dude try the drink himself and he agreed with me that the drink was not sweet. and they helped me out no problem went back to remake the drink and when I go to try it again it was exactly the same taste (flat and not sweet at all) you would think a Coca Cola would be sweet this drink tasted like watered down coke that’s been sitting for 30 minutes, after the 2nd drink that wasent sweet I asked for a Dr Pepper instead to see if that would be sweet and when they bring me the Dr Pepper it tasted even worse then both previous drinks that were brought to me. Mind you I was waiting for like 15-20 minutes when I usually only have to wait like 2-5 minutes, super sad and pathetic that they don’t even have soda that is sweet. Don’t know what’s going on but I will not be coming back. You guys can keep your sad products over there, I don’t have time or money to be waisted for a sad pathetic excuse of a drink.
- GBGS BunnyOct 18, 20254.0Food is okay, drinks are always the best! Love the old drive in feel.
- JBJesse BrazilOct 5, 20255.0Got the Sonic cheeseburger this place is really stepped up their game it was well prepared carefully wrapped kindly delivered and even included a mint in the bag. So tasty. Thanks
- KBKYV - BeautyAug 29, 20253.0The cucumber drink tasted like a slushie. I've had it at three of their restaurants. And I can say that Sonic, at 1401 23rd Street, makes the best cucumber drink. The staff was slow this weekend, but I understand. The person who served us was very friendly.