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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 Ankeny, IA. 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 1451 N. Ankeny Blvd for the ultimate SONIC experience!
Customers frequently reported long wait times, poor customer service, and rude staff interactions.
Food Quality
Many reviews mentioned cold, old, or poorly prepared food, with several customers expressing disappointment in their meals.
Cleanliness
Multiple customers noted unsanitary conditions, particularly in the restrooms and dining area.
Positive Experiences
Some customers had positive experiences with friendly staff and enjoyed specific menu items, indicating that not all visits were negative.
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Lia Malibu
Feb 6, 2026
1.0
gave me the wrong thing.
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Maci Jones
Feb 6, 2026
2.0
we were waiting for an hour, took so long to get us our food and when they came they had dropped a burger and even forgot our DIRTY dr pepper. we successfully secured the rest of our food after a while of waiting. food wasn’t warm. the person on the speaker didn’t sound very pleasant and just rude. probably won’t come here again.
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David Polister
Dec 25, 2025
5.0
It was our first visit to the local Sonic. We had 2 restaurants where we lived in New Mexico. Used to go all the time for their specials. Still learning what the specials are here and years later.
We tried their breakfast burritos. Both were good, so were their tots.
Wasn't to busy. Service was good and friendly.
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Lia Welton
Dec 22, 2025
5.0
Went to sonic this evening and had a kind and generous experience. The gentleman who worked there helped me when I was feeling indecisive when he was taking my order. Will be going to this 1451 sonic from now on.
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Matthew Kane
Dec 22, 2025
2.0
We parked in the drive up. It took about 10 minutes for someone to answer the call for the order. There were four cars in the Drive-Thru. I got out to use the restroom and as I walked by everybody looked depressed out of their mind inside. When I went to the restroom the door handle and the door were discussingly dirty greasy nasty. The floor was greasy in the entryway to the two restrooms and all four doors were greasy nasty and have not been cleaned in probably 2 to 3 years. So the bathroom was what I expected. Also greasy and dirty. It stunk. The food was mediocre. You could tell that the oil was old. The burger was undercooked and cold. The toppings were old and sloppy. And as expected it did not digest well. I threw the tater tots out the window on the way home because I ate one and they were gross because the oil was old. Probably the worst food I have ever gotten from Sonic and I have been to sonics all over the country. I don't blame the kids that were working there. I blamed the management that I did not see if you're going to hire kids to run your business. At least have someone there old enough to take care of the business and make sure the quality of the food stays good.