Sonic Drive-In

3.6
1860 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 Lexington, SC. 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 1857 Southlake Drive for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
1857 Southlake Drive, Lexington, SC
29073, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.6
1,860 reviews
5 stars
746
4 stars
425
3 stars
242
2 stars
160
1 star
287

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Numerous customers reported long wait times, incorrect orders, and poor customer service, with some employees displaying rude behavior.

Food Quality

Many reviews highlighted inconsistent food quality, with complaints about cold, burnt, or poorly prepared items.

Cleanliness

Several customers noted unsanitary conditions, including dirty dining areas and issues with food handling.

Staff Attitude

While some staff were praised for their friendliness, many reviews mentioned a lack of enthusiasm and professionalism among employees.

Pricing Concerns

Customers expressed dissatisfaction with high prices relative to the quality and portion sizes of the food.
  • SG
    Sean G
    4 days ago
    3.0
    We stopped in for some ice cream and a chili cheese coney. Nobody was overly friendly, nor did they appear to be in much of a rush to push orders out. After we received our food the guy that appeared to be in charge was very short with a customer that came in wanting to buy ice cream. From the conversation I couldn't help but overhearing he was an employee that was off that day, and the guy in charge refused to sell the off the clock employee ice cream because they were almost out. Regardless, our food was good, and very fresh. The dining room floor was really sticky, and despite football games being on the tv, another employee came in their and turned the tv channel to some cartoon that had its character vomiting a rainbow. Not exactly what most people want to watch or listen to while trying to eat.
  • SS
    Stephanie
    Dec 14, 2025
    3.0
    Got the grilled cheese with tots. Its okay. But the grilled cheese is dry and doesnt remotely hold a candle to QTs. So far they have the very best Grilled cheese and the 2nd best mac and cheese only to Bourbon. Bekiebe ot or not. Bc they add 4 difderent types of cheese.
  • MH
    Michael Harris
    Nov 25, 2025
    5.0
    Sonic food is delicious same as the fries
  • JB
    julie burr
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    Love Halloween at Sonic. 50 cent corn dogs have become a tradition for me and my children after trick-or-treating. I honestly think they look more forward to the corn dogs than the candy.
  • JH
    Julie Howle
    Nov 14, 2025
    1.0
    Watched a guy sit at the speaker in front of us for 15 minutes and no one took his order. We pulled up and the same thing happened to us. Pulled around and saw two employees just standing in the kitchen doing nothing. This Sonic has gone down hill ever since a lot of the good employees and managers quit and I know they all quit because I've seen this good employees at other establishments.