Sonic Drive-In

3.6
1471 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 Pensacola, FL. 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 5889 N. Ninth Avenue for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
5889 N. Ninth Avenue, Pensacola, FL
32504, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.6
1,471 reviews
5 stars
597
4 stars
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3 stars
182
2 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Customers consistently reported extremely long wait times, often exceeding 30 minutes for simple orders.

Order Accuracy

Many reviews highlighted issues with incorrect orders and missing items, leading to customer frustration.

Staff Performance

While some staff members were praised for their friendliness, overall management and staffing levels were criticized as inadequate.

Facility Condition

The location was described as run-down, with broken equipment and poor cleanliness, impacting the overall customer experience.

Food Quality

Several customers reported receiving cold or poorly prepared food, contributing to dissatisfaction.
  • VA
    Victoria Attaway
    4 days ago
    5.0
    My husband and I live walkable distance to the Michigan Ave location. That one always gets us sick, so we came to this one. Excellent customer service from Christopher, making sure we were 100% taken care of. He went above and beyond. Location appears to be very clean. Will definitely be making the extra 15 minute drive to this location for now on.
  • KK
    Kenzy Kat
    Dec 22, 2025
    4.0
    It’s late sunday night and i placed a mobile order at 11:20- the night shift yall have running was so kind- the guy with short brown hair had an amazing attitude for someone working a late closing shift- i didn’t have cash for a tip but im seriously thinking about going back next thursday just to give him one!!!
  • BB
    Blaise Boykin
    Dec 4, 2025
    1.0
    Always a problem
  • AG
    AntonioKaryn Gil
    Nov 26, 2025
    5.0
    Great staff. Fast service
  • DH
    David van Hoose
    Nov 26, 2025
    1.0
    Avoid this Sonic unless you have copious time to waste waiting for them to talk to you. Have repeatedly needed to push the button several times over a 30 minute period for online order pickup.