Sonic Drive-In

4.0
791 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 Shallowater, 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 7459 Highway 84 for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
7459 Highway 84, Shallowater, TX
79363, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
791 reviews
5 stars
372
4 stars
189
3 stars
118
2 stars
44
1 star
68

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Customers frequently reported slow service, with long wait times for orders and drinks.

Order Accuracy

Many reviews highlighted issues with incorrect orders, missing items, and poorly prepared food.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, there were numerous complaints about the quality, including overcooked or undercooked items.

Customer Service

Feedback on staff interactions was mixed; some praised friendly service, while others reported rudeness and lack of attention.

Location Convenience

The restaurant's location is noted as a key factor for customers, being the only fast food option in the area.
  • DJ
    Dan Johnston
    Dec 29, 2025
    5.0
    Old school drive in. You can pull up to a screen and someone will wait on your vehicle, possibly on roller skates. It is decent food and very consistent! Standard hamburger faire with Cherry/LimeAides that have made it famous!
  • KB
    Kay Bee
    Dec 6, 2025
    4.0
    Dinner made easy (for me) and tasty (thanks to y'all) too!
  • PB
    Phist B
    Dec 6, 2025
    4.0
    Fresh and fast, just what we needed.
  • LL
    llaila longoria
    Nov 20, 2025
    1.0
    11/20/25 night shift. HORRIBLE! ordered 2 drinks took 15 minutes to make them!! they packed the cup with nothing but ice the STRAW wouldn’t even go though! didn’t wanna go back then they would’ve took another 15 minutes to make 1 drink. Mind you NO cars were there that should’ve been my first sign! lol NEVER WILL i be back.
  • SM
    Soledad Martinez
    Oct 14, 2025
    5.0
    this Sonic always takes good care of you.This is the best in lubbock area they're always ready to take your order on the phone.They're always so nice and caring.They always have fresh food no matter if you're in the order stall or in the drive through everybody so amazing i always leave happythey always go above and beyond to make their customers happy.Thank you sonic shallowater