Sonic Drive-In

3.7
708 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 Athens, OH. 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 75 E. Stimson Avenue for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
75 E. Stimson Avenue, Athens, OH
45701, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
708 reviews
5 stars
272
4 stars
188
3 stars
99
2 stars
51
1 star
98

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers frequently reported rude and inexperienced staff, with many experiences of incorrect orders and poor customer service.

Food Quality

The food quality has declined, with complaints about cold, overcooked, or improperly prepared items, as well as issues with portion sizes.

Wait Times

Long wait times were a common complaint, especially for drive-thru and app orders, leading to frustration among customers.

Staffing Issues

Many reviews indicated that the location is understaffed, contributing to slow service and order inaccuracies.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite the negative feedback, some customers praised individual staff members for their friendliness and helpfulness.
  • SC
    Saramae Clark
    Dec 30, 2025
    1.0
    Ordered mozzarella sticks. They tasted like they had been deep fried in super bad oil. They left a bad after taste in my mouth and made me sick before I even made it home.
  • DB
    Donald Beck
    Nov 16, 2025
    4.0
    This Sonic is a regular stop on my road trips from Charlotte NC to Grand Rapids MI and back. It is unique in that it does not have the car-hop style that Sonic is known for, but the menu is familiar for Sonic. I usually get the standard fare - a Sonic Cheeseburger, onion rings and a shake. Meets expectations!
  • ER
    Ellie Roh
    Oct 10, 2025
    5.0
    This location has the kindest staff. Bobby is the nicest guy ever. Their coffee is also fire <3
  • GD
    Gregg Dunham
    Sep 19, 2025
    5.0
    Yummy food, the drive-thru could be faster, but not if that makes the food yummy!! Staff are friendly, which adds to the experience. Yes, you would think I picked a burger, but I opted for the footlong and shared with my grandson!!!!
  • ML
    Martin Lamm
    Sep 6, 2025
    5.0
    Great