Sonic Drive-In

4.0
1056 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 Bristol, VA. 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 1385 Old Airport Road for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
1385 Old Airport Road, Bristol, VA
24201, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
1,056 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Many customers reported long wait times, often exceeding 20 minutes, even with few cars in line.

Food Quality

While some customers praised the food, particularly the burgers and slushies, others noted issues with cold or poorly prepared items.

Staff Attitude

Feedback indicated a mix of experiences with staff, with some customers finding them friendly and helpful, while others described them as rude or unprofessional.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned unsatisfactory cleanliness, particularly regarding the restrooms.
  • MM
    Michelle M
    2 days ago
    1.0
    This place here is something. It’s always dark and scary. And apparently they love to keep the change smh
  • WR
    William Rush
    Nov 17, 2025
    4.0
    Had to wait for 20 min in the drive thru and only had 2 cars in line
  • PP
    Petie
    Oct 25, 2025
    5.0
    I love their garlic butter butter but their smash burger was to die for. Car hop cld have been nicer and not seem so annoyed. Wld also have been nice to have a bathroom available
  • JS
    Jenna Smith
    Oct 24, 2025
    1.0
    Not only did they mess up my order, after waiting over 15 minutes for a small order... but when I asked for it to be corrected it took another 12-15 minutes for one item.. And they came back and tried to charge me for it. Turned out they messed up the order on the receipt initially and added one of my items as a side of my meal instead of my fries... Then instead of correcting it, tried charging me for those fries. After waiting 30 minutes for my fries... I was not willing to pay for their mistake. I handed back the fries and left extremely disappointed. Love Sonic but would 100% not recommend this location. Extremely unprofessional and they were rude. I'm not always a "side with the customer" or "the customer is always right" type of person but this was 100% their fault and they wouldn't accept any responsibility or own up to their error. I'm not okay with that kind of mistreatment.. especially since I let them know 15 min in what the error was, and they offered to correct it... And then, 15 MINUTES LATER, still didn't actually correct anthing... Incredibly frustrating!
  • LG
    Lucky G
    Oct 4, 2025
    1.0
    Went by the sonic on Lee hwy Bristol Va, at 11Pm on Oct 3. A guy took our order of 2 shakes 2 corn dogs and 2 waters. There was a few other vehicles in the parking lot. We watched as the carhop brought everyone’s order to them and they left until we was the only customer in the parking lot, the time now was 11:25 we wait a few mins and a guy comes out goes to his truck smoking pot stinking up the parking lot. I push the button And a girl responds to take my order, I said we have been waiting 30 mins for our order she says what did you order? I tell her, she says we don’t have no order, I say I placed it 30 mins ago she says I’m sorry we don’t have no order for spot 8 then I say well can you take my order? She says yeah as I start to tell her the order she says oh wait no I have your order here, I will Get it together and gives me the total again. We set and wait a few more mins still no one Shows up so we left. As I drove around the building 3 people was standing inside talking I believe 2 girls and the guy. I have never had such horrible service at a sonic as with the ones that was working at the one on Lee hwy in Bristol.