Sonic Drive-In

3.7
740 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 Gladewater, TX. 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 1103 E Broadway for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
1103 E Broadway, Gladewater, TX
75647, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
740 reviews
5 stars
316
4 stars
162
3 stars
109
2 stars
48
1 star
105

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Customers frequently reported long wait times for orders, with some experiencing waits of over 30 minutes for simple items.

Order Accuracy

Many reviews highlighted issues with incorrect orders, including missing items and wrong food being served.

Food Quality

There were numerous complaints about food being cold, burnt, or not fresh, with some customers expressing dissatisfaction with the overall quality.

Staff Attitude

Several customers noted rude or unprofessional behavior from staff, impacting their overall experience.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negative feedback, some customers praised the friendly service and good food, indicating that experiences can vary.
  • KW
    Kathy West
    Dec 28, 2025
    1.0
    Just left ordered a large dirty Dr Pepper and a medium chocolate shake! Took 30 min online ordering was not available then had to show receipt cause she forgot shake then brought back a small. They need more than 1 carhop on Sunday
  • JM
    June Medina
    Dec 24, 2025
    1.0
    Terrible service the cashier with very bad attitude so I wouldn’t dare to order anything, because they can spit it out! I will never go back to this place and I will make sure that no one in my family either
  • KS
    Krystal Stewart
    Dec 20, 2025
    2.0
    Burnt onion rings, no toy is kids meal, supersonic BACON cheeseburger didn't have bacon, drinks unlabeled.
  • BK
    Beez Kneez
    Dec 14, 2025
    2.0
    The app will not work for this location I have tried on different phones and it never works. The offers that are only available in the app you have no access to. Can yall fix this?
  • DW
    Daniel Walters
    Oct 26, 2025
    1.0
    This place use to be alot better before they reopened. You mess up my food every time I order here lately. I get cold crap burnt food, people shouldn't spend 50 bucks on food to get trash. I bet im not the only one to complain. Do better sonic. It won't let me post the pics but it's bad.