Sonic Drive-In

3.8
1432 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 Carson City, NV. 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 1856 E. College Parkway for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
1856 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV
89706, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
1,432 reviews
5 stars
554
4 stars
416
3 stars
230
2 stars
84
1 star
148

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Numerous customers reported poor service, including incorrect orders, rude staff, and long wait times.

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality, with some items praised while others were described as cold, stale, or poorly prepared.

Drive-Thru Experience

Many customers expressed frustration with the drive-thru only service and the lack of functioning ordering kiosks.

Positive Highlights

Some customers enjoyed specific menu items like milkshakes and tater tots, noting friendly staff in certain instances.
  • MK
    Maria Knutson
    Jan 5, 2026
    2.0
    I think I have only gone Sonic maybe two times. Figured I would give it ago again last Saturday and I have to say it was hands down awful I gave it my dog she liked it. Even the milk shake was horrible waste of $26 that was.
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    Jeremy Leavitt
    Nov 22, 2025
    1.0
    Worst place 2 eat in America. Tater tots tasted like they haven’t changed the oil in at least a week. I know fried food. KFC 1 year. I took pride in my work
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    Amber Miller
    Nov 11, 2025
    2.0
    Drive thru closed
  • MH
    Monica R Heckman
    Nov 2, 2025
    1.0
    On the afternoon of Sunday, November 2, 2025, my party and I placed an order at the Sonic Drive-In in Carson City, NV. The Incident * Incorrect Order: When we arrived at our destination in Washoe Valley, we discovered that the food given to us was not our order but someone else's. * Initial Call & Proposed Resolution: I immediately called the store. The employee I spoke with offered a vague apology and said, "uh, yeah, I'm sorry, if you want you can come back and get yours." I explained that we were already halfway to Reno. He then offered, "Well, I will give you credit then. When you come back, just give me your name and we will fix it." The Problematic Follow-Up * Refusal of Service: Approximately an hour and a half later, we drove back to the Carson City Sonic, provided the employee with my name, and were then refused the promised credit/replacement order. * False Accusations: The employee stated that "you can't come back the same day" and falsely claimed that we had "already ate the food" and that the incorrect order we received was "way more food." Conclusion This entire experience was unacceptable. To be given the wrong order, promised a simple solution, and then have that promise revoked with false accusations is extremely poor customer service. * We did not eat the incorrect order; we simply wanted the food we originally paid for. * The employee should not have promised a credit if it was not store policy to honor it the same day. We left the premises highly dissatisfied and will not be returning. After seeing other negative customer reviews, this incident is clearly indicative of larger service issues at this location.
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    Susan Savage
    Oct 23, 2025
    1.0
    Almost got food poisoning they served us the old crispy burnt food that had been cooked for hours.