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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 Athens, GA. 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 4275 Atlanta Hwy for the ultimate SONIC experience!
Numerous reviews highlighted poor customer service, including rude staff, long wait times, and unresponsive employees.
Food Quality
Customers frequently reported receiving cold, burnt, or incorrect food items, with some describing the food as inedible.
Operational Issues
Many reviews mentioned broken equipment, such as ice cream and slushie machines, and frequent shortages of menu items.
Cleanliness and Maintenance
The location was described as dirty and rundown, with complaints about the overall appearance and maintenance of the restaurant.
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Shane Smith
Jan 20, 2026
1.0
One location closed early and another location had or has a server that was rude and snappy. They were also out of a lot of items from drinks, slushies, and foods
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Moses
Jan 11, 2026
1.0
ordered a smash burger then realized I paid $12 for a double cheeseburger meal..
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Some One
Jan 3, 2026
1.0
I ordered a burger.
Sonic gave me a crime scene.
The bacon wasn’t just burnt, it was carbonized. I’m talking end of days, Mad Max, “we grilled this in the core of the sun” bacon. One strip looked like it had teeth marks, and I’m not sure if they were mine or its.
And listen, I get it. Accidents happen. But burnt bacon is one thing.
Serving it anyway? That’s a whole new level of culinary nihilism.
It’s common knowledge:
If the bacon looks like it’s been through a house fire, you don’t put it on anyone’s burger. Especially not when they’re paying actual money and expecting actual food.
I didn’t order a burger with “extra regret.”
I didn’t ask for “crispy despair.”
I just wanted lunch.
Sonic, please if the bacon starts to resemble roofing material, maybe don’t serve it to humans.
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Payton Peters
Dec 19, 2025
1.0
1:00 on a Friday. Today and there was no one there. Waited 15 minutes before we pulled up and all lights off and no car in sight. Are they closed? It says open. So weird maybe someone didn’t show up.
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Don Eckert
Dec 12, 2025
1.0
25min wait then had a hair in the burger. This was last chance for this place. 2 months ago fries & tots looked liked they had been extremely over cooked in dirty oil.