Sonic Drive-In

3.1
711 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 Ruston, LA. 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 507 W. California Street for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
507 W. California Street, Ruston, LA
71270, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.1
711 reviews
5 stars
197
4 stars
128
3 stars
117
2 stars
69
1 star
200

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Customers frequently reported extremely long wait times for food and drinks, often exceeding 30 minutes.

Order Accuracy

Many reviews highlighted issues with incorrect orders, missing items, and poor handling of mobile orders.

Staff Attitude

Numerous customers experienced rude or unprofessional behavior from staff, contributing to a negative dining experience.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned unsanitary conditions, including dirty parking lots and concerns about food safety.

Mixed Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed specific items like sweet tea and ice cream, others reported food being cold, burnt, or poorly prepared.
  • MH
    Madison Hammett
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    i'm currently as I type this sitting in a mobile pick up saw I ordered a drink and a sundae at 7:02 and got to sonic at 7:05. It's now 726. I've been waiting for 15 minutes. Ordered it 20 minutes ago and there's 2 other cars Waiting on their orders. I understand if it was extremely busy, but I'm watching them through the window walk around in circles play with their hair instead of making my drink that should not take 30 minutes at this point. and because I'm at the mobile pick up, there's no button for me to ask them how much longer so I'm really not sure how to convey to them that I'm losing my patience very quickly
  • ZD
    Zip “Ted” Danley
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    Was giving 2 chicken wraps that should've been fresh but wasn't. They where hard as a brick. And they knew the chicken strips was old. People used to take honor in doing they job but now days people are lazy
  • LO
    Lily Kate Odom
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    Horrible attitudes , horrible service
  • BT
    Blake Tanner
    Nov 12, 2025
    1.0
    Had to wait 30 minutes for one drink and never got it
  • LM
    Lasa Mitchell
    Oct 16, 2025
    1.0
    I placed my order and asked for extra flavoring in my drink. I didn't see it appear on the screen as extra, so I asked the lady if she had heard me ask for it. She replies, "Yes ma'am". Well, out comes my drink, and 😑 there is no flavoring at all. This drink is all I've been able to have that soothes my throat, and I needed it today. I even left a little tip. 😭 Not nice ladies!