Sonic Drive-In

3.2
1616 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 Tarentum, PA. 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 1010 Village Center Drive for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
1010 Village Center Drive, Tarentum, PA
15084, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.2
1,616 reviews
5 stars
492
4 stars
317
3 stars
250
2 stars
167
1 star
390

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Numerous customers reported extremely long wait times, often exceeding 20-30 minutes, with some stating they left without being served.

Food Quality

Many reviews highlighted issues with food quality, including cold, soggy, or poorly prepared items, leading to dissatisfaction.

Staff Behavior

Several customers experienced rude or unhelpful staff, contributing to a negative overall experience.

Order Accuracy

Frequent complaints about incorrect orders and poor communication regarding menu items were noted.

Overall Experience

Overall, the location received a significant amount of negative feedback, with many customers expressing they would not return.
  • RT
    Richard Teman
    Dec 29, 2025
    1.0
    I go to this store often. This meal, however, was truly the worst fast food ive ever eaten. The burger was cold and im sure, it sat around all day. The fries were completely overcooked and tasted terrible. Even the sweet tea was bad. This place is floundering, just like the Mills mall. Just close the doors now before someone dies of food poisoning.
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    Maxwell Davis
    Dec 25, 2025
    1.0
    Bought a #4, Patty's were very overcooked, and my frys where just coated in salt. We ordered fresh frys, because we have gotten very stale fresh before, and these were absolutely stale. I worked in fast food for years and ran multiple kitchens. I am very unimpressed.
  • BZ
    Bat Zaddy
    Dec 18, 2025
    2.0
    Horrible we had to wait in line for 45 minutes and they kept forgetting our food which had us wait longer and it was so expensive for so little food
  • MJ
    Maxcean Jameson
    Dec 17, 2025
    1.0
    As a driver and MANY MULTIPLE TIMES that I have tried at this place to pick up orders. They are never on time! Always waiting and our time is money! Today 4 cars in the parking lot. No one in the drive thru. I waited 40 minutes for a order before I cancelled it. That I did not want to! And the car next to me that was waiting before me. Honking waited for so long for 2 drinks! Ridiculous...This is EVERYTIME though.This restaurant should opt out of orders for delivery. Truly frustrating and never again.
  • EP
    Emily Pollock
    Dec 7, 2025
    1.0
    Would give 0 stars if I could. I waited at the drive through window for 30 minutes after paying while 5 cars behind me got their food and left. My order was not huge, it was 3 meals. I asked for a refund and was told I’d have to give the food back. When I questioned why the cars behind me got their food first, I was told that mine was fresh (spoiler alert: it was lukewarm and soggy). With the window open, the manager said to the cashier “well she’s not getting any money back”. The cashier’s hands also appeared to be bloody. I called the 1-888 number on the receipt and was treated just as poorly by the customer service rep. I was told the GM/owner of the location would reach out to me. Two weeks later I haven’t heard anything and don’t expect to. It’s a shame that this is the only “fast” option at the Mills. It would’ve been quicker to sit down and eat at one of the restaurants.