Sonic Drive-In

3.9
652 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 Lamar, 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 37 East Highway 160 for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
37 East Highway 160, Lamar, MO
64759, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
652 reviews
5 stars
278
4 stars
177
3 stars
86
2 stars
54
1 star
57

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers reported issues with food being overcooked, old, or not prepared correctly, leading to dissatisfaction.

Service Speed

Numerous reviews highlighted long wait times for orders, both in drive-thru and at stalls, with some customers experiencing delays of over 30 minutes.

Customer Service

While some customers praised the friendliness of staff, others reported rude service and mistakes with orders, indicating inconsistency in customer service experiences.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned unsanitary conditions, particularly in the bathrooms and dining areas, which negatively impacted customer perceptions.

Order Accuracy

Customers frequently noted issues with incorrect orders, including missing items and wrong modifications, suggesting a need for better attention to detail.
  • GC
    Greg Clements
    Dec 18, 2025
    4.0
    Rose is a treasure
  • AH
    Andrea Henry
    Sep 23, 2025
    2.0
    The food tasted microwaved and old....
  • PK
    paige katherine
    Aug 3, 2025
    1.0
    Make the drink when people check in. We ordered ahead of time and set our time for twenty minutes in the future. We pull up and wait ten minutes, then we get our watered down slushies. It’s not that hard to just do your job properly…??