Sonic Drive-In

3.9
895 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 Lawrence, KS. 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 2401 W 31st Street for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
2401 W 31st Street, Lawrence, KS
66047, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
895 reviews
5 stars
390
4 stars
238
3 stars
131
2 stars
45
1 star
91

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported slow service, long wait times, and issues with order accuracy.

Food Quality

There were mixed reviews on food quality, with some customers enjoying their meals while others complained about overcooked or incorrect items.

Staff Friendliness

Many reviews highlighted the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, although some noted rudeness from certain employees.

Operational Challenges

Several customers mentioned problems with the ordering system, including broken screens and issues with mobile orders.
  • BC
    Bret Cook
    Oct 24, 2025
    1.0
    Apparently there is a bacon shortage
  • IK
    Imani Karani
    Oct 6, 2025
    1.0
    The servers were rude. Too busy focused on upselling instead of what the actual order is.
  • AJ
    Alex Jaramillo
    Oct 1, 2025
    5.0
    Listen, when you go to sonic you don’t expect to get 5-star service but in the world of sonic this one does a good job and i appreciate that.
  • CB
    Chowder The Bot
    Sep 28, 2025
    5.0
    I had a small issue with one of me orders (mind you I’m a pretty regular customer) and I called up there and spoke with Anisha and she was so kind and helpful and of course she made sure to make everything right!
  • ME
    Marla Edwards
    Sep 12, 2025
    5.0
    WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE BIG SONIC BUGERS THEY WERE ALWAYS BIG!!!!! WHEN I RECEIVED MY ORDER AND I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE I HAD EVERTHING I ORDER I SEEN HOW SMALL THE BUGER WAS AND COULDN'T BELIEVE IT,BUT I STILL LIKED THE DELICIOUSLY 😋 STRAWBERRY 🍓 SHAKES AND THERE WONDERFULLY 😋 ONION 🌰 RINGS THEY GO HAND IN HAND THANKS SONIC BUT NAKE THE ANTIQUE HAMBUGERS LIKE YOU USED TO 😋