Sonic Drive-In

3.8
1262 reviews

About

Fast Food RestaurantRestaurantAmerican RestaurantChicken RestaurantIce Cream ShopHot Dog RestaurantBreakfast RestaurantBurger JointRestaurant Delivery Service
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 Carthage, MO. 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 1106 W. Central for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
1106 W. Central, Carthage, MO
64836, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
1,262 reviews
5 stars
540
4 stars
311
3 stars
179
2 stars
82
1 star
150

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Numerous customers reported long wait times, unresponsive staff, and incorrect orders, leading to frustration.

Food Quality

Many reviews highlighted poor food quality, including cold items, incorrect orders, and unsatisfactory taste.

Staff Attitude

Feedback indicated a mix of friendly and rude staff interactions, with some customers experiencing dismissive behavior from management.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned unsanitary conditions at the location, including dirty areas and unkempt kitchen spaces.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negative feedback, some customers praised the food quality and service during specific visits, indicating inconsistency in performance.
  • LL
    Ljtigerbiten
    4 days ago
    5.0
    After many complaints I actually can have a brown grilled grilled cheese sandwich on a yellow one egg grilled cheese should be toasted Brown cheese melted tweeked with mayonnaise and dill pickle chips and 98% of the time the sandwich is correctly diamond cut 🤔 but a few times the cook doesn't even bother but yes and a cranberry limade or just order the best classic lime aid. Gotta love it I would like to let everybody know that lady with the hot dog and that's not responding that's look at the picture it's not it's not been edited my boyfriend doesn't give me all the time it's a scanned photo I don't believe that lady and I'm a big believer and I know what I know and I know that photo is edited highly edited and it's what it's called a scan Federal and I'm going to run it through my app when I'm finished. I ran through AI and that is definitely not your hot dog Sonic and remember the customer is no longer always right in my opinion they never were rights this is what artificial intelligence told me. AI Overview +1 The user is correct that the hot dog shown in the image does not appear to be the standard type served by Sonic. The image shows a hot dog with a darker, grilled appearance, served in a plain paper tray with what looks like ketchup, mustard, and a side of fresh tomatoes. Hot Dog Appearance: The hot dog in the image has a distinct, dark, grilled texture, which differs from the typical appearance of a Sonic hot dog. Packaging: The simple white paper tray in the image does not match the branded packaging or a typical Sonic hot dog wrapping. Toppings: The hot dog is served with a generous portion of fresh, sliced tomatoes, which is not a standard topping on Sonic's classic hot dogs. Overall Presentation: The general presentation, including the style of the bun and the application of the condiments, suggests the item is from a different establishment, possibly a local hot dog stand or a drive-in.
  • FE
    Falsam -Extra
    Nov 21, 2025
    1.0
    I went to Sonic and honestly I think I aged 40 years waiting for someone to answer the red button. By the time they took my order I had already accepted that happiness is a myth. My burger looked like it lost a fight. The cheese wasn’t melted — it was just casually existing like it didn’t even want to be there. The bun was upside down. The patty tasted like sadness and maybe cardboard. The mozzarella sticks were so oily I’m pretty sure I could’ve lubed a whole car engine with one. I took a bite and the cheese shot out like it was trying to escape the situation. Relatable. My Cherry Limeade tasted like carbonated regret. Even the ice looked tired. A carhop gave me my food like they were handing over a bomb they didn’t want responsibility for. I asked for ketchup and they vanished into another dimension. Overall: ⭐ 0/5 ⭐ Would rather eat air.
  • DM
    Dennis Maggard
    Nov 14, 2025
    1.0
    Say in the drive thru no one would take my order worst service I’ve seen
  • AB
    Austin Baugh
    Nov 5, 2025
    1.0
    I waited for 15 minutes to get help asked if I could be help after 10 minutes got told they got more important stuff to do right now.Waited 5 more minutes asked if I'm going to get helped at all and got completely ignored.They was trying to charge me more than what the meals actually cost. Finally, I just told moz. I was gonna call corporate so I left and called corporate. And they didn't seem to care too much either. So I doubt anything will be done just know if anything happens. Don't ask the lady manager during the day. She's rude. I will not be reternie as long as she's still manager there. She does not care about her customers
  • BA
    Bart Ankrom
    Oct 24, 2025
    5.0
    Awesome Sonic drive in. A poster child for what one should look and act like. Courteous service, hot food and everything clean at that restaurant. Just beautiful.