they didn't have anything on the menu they were out of everything. The ambiance was nice

They have really gone downhill lately. I love Sonic and have given them so many chances. My drink never has ice - I order an iced tea, I'm assuming it melts. Corn dogs are always burned. I order ahead of time, arrive at stall, put in code and end up going inside to retrieve order. Not going back. read more

So me and my friends went through the drive thru and waited for a few minutes before we made it to the window. The people in front of us were also clearly aggravated as they drove off in a rage and didn't take the bag. When we got to the window we handed the women coupons and she said she could only take one per order. We simply asked why and she got pissed and told us if we wanted our stuff that we would need to come inside. We went inside, waited 5 minutes and the same women took our order and then asked for our coupons. When we put them on the counter she told my friend that it was extremely disrespectful and rolled her eyes and told us to leave read more

This place needs some help. There always seems to be a long line that never moves, no matter what the time of day. Ordering online is a joke. I've ordered, paid and waited 15+ minutes multiples times. With small kids and myself in the car, it's a lot to just park and go in to get money back..... there is one employee, Jake, that always is friendly and gets cars/orders out fast. I keep coming back in hopes of a better experience, but tonight was the last straw. I'm a very laid back, patient person. But when I order online and pull up to the drive in, push the red button and am greeted with "go to the drive through" CLICK..... ok we'll be at Culver's next time. read more

Kiera is the best employee at this establishment. She made our complicated order easy and was nice and inviting. I would go here again.

Horrendous place, where do I even start. The mozzarella sticks were crusty and they gave me ice cream instead of a philly cheesesteak when I asked for a bacon cheeseburger read more

Sonic Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Dekalb, Illinois

Took forever in the drive thru Chili ch coney was ok Corn dog was inedible (pic) Ordered strawberry shake, IDK what flavor I got but it wasn't strawberry & it was gross, I threw it out. read more

Sonic Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Dekalb, Illinois

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Unfortunately I came here with my brother, we made the decision based on the fact that our local Sonic shut down and we really miss their Chili Coney Dogs. We waited for 15 minutes just to order in the drive through while the employee was trying to figure out how to use the system. When we arrived to the window, 2 other customers left without food after becoming inpatient. We were at the window for 20 minutes and finally left as well after the vehicles behind began to honk and become frustrated. Will not ever go back, 0/10 read more

I went in after a graduation ceremony. The bathroom was filthy. I wanted to wash my hands first. The dining room Was empty but dirty, then I saw the guy making food and scratching his balls. I left. I'm not at Culver's. Disgusting read more

A bad experience! On yesterday evening, my best friend and I entered the establishment at 5pm exact. We were the ONLY customers present at the time. We waited 5 minutes for someone to take our order. We ordered 3 garlic butter bacon burgers, 1 large tater tot, a diet coke small and a diet cherry limeade large. We waited 20 mins on our food. The burgers were luke warm and the tots were ice cold. My best friend mentioned that we did not have time for me to talk this over with a manager because we were attending an event after our meal. This is the purpose of this review: to discuss it now! Why weren't the burgers hot? Why wasn't the tater tots hot? Why did we have to wait 5 mins for someone to wait on us? Why did we have to wait 20 mins for our food? If we waited 20 mins on food, wouldn't you think that the food would be hot??? I am a firm believer that there is NOTHING wrong with my money (this meal cost me $23). I work two jobs to make ends meet. If there is nothing wrong with my money, there should be nothing wrong with the product I have purchased. That is a fair business practice and last night, Sonic was unfair to me and my best friend. This evening was not appreciated! read more

Okay where do I start. I pretty much would consider myself part of the "Sonic Drive-in cult" I eat it about 4/5 day of the week. You might think Jesus Derek isn't that excessive!? Well lemme tell you somethin I'm 5'3 180 of full muscle. Idk how they do it but Sonics Drive-In food matched with my ball bustin genetics results in pure mayhem performance wise. Always a great pick to start your day. Only reason why I had to leave out a star is because they almost never have roller skates on here which is very disappointing. I'm the type of guy that enjoys their food to be rolled out to them. I don't know about y'all but that makes alllll the difference but otherwise I highly suggest you visit this location you'll be surprised at what you get. read more

Sonic Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Dekalb, Illinois

The food here is never as good as the photo ...not remotely close, always a little cold, soggy tots.

The grandkids were between events and we stopped at this Sonic on the Lincoln Highway in DeKalb for a cheeseburger. After ordering, paying for the order and WAITING for 45 minutes, the order status on the board disappeared, as also did to the car next to us. REPUSHED the order button, and after 5 minutes left the car and went to the lobby. FILLED with unhappy people. None of the staff would come to the counter. I LEFT, and abandoned $18.66 order for two cheeseburgers and two medium cherry lemonades. The grandson was late for baseball practice and I was late picking up my daughter from graduation. I'll never make this mistake again! read more

No star please. I asked for a cheese bacon toaster with no veggies and I got a burger patty. I mean seriously- what happened to the cheese and bacon?!!!! read more

Sonic Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Dekalb, Illinois

Wow, has this place hit the skids. Not sure i Have ever changed a rating from 5 star down the one star, but I would take it to 0 if I could. The last 6 times we've gone, they have been out of common items, tonight, it's ice tea . We thought it might be due to the circumstances affecting everybody right now, however the other area restaurants were able to get stuff at. Also, about half the time they don't tell you till you pull up to the window to pick up your order. And then, there not apologetic they act like it's not a big deal order something else . Well can we took their advice and we ordered something else, from Burger King who actually stocks the stuff that they have right down the street.It was just this one item, OK, however, it seems to be different items every timr and not necessarily ones you would expect to be real popular.NF they are popular, I guess you should stock up. read more

All the other restaurants in Dekalb but not sonic. They still only have drive in. What's the matter don't you want to clean up in the restaurant. This the only business that has a drive up only read more

Always only accepting mobile orders later at night. I think they are just closing early and don't want to work. This places service SUCKS. Always an issue. read more

Place is absolutely garbage. I have not been able to order at the stalls or go in. They may as well not even be open.

I usually LOVE SONIC..BUT this one is a joke! On several occasions they have been out of Ice cream mix so absolutely no ice cream..Since opening long waits in the drive thru. 25 minute wait tonight for 2 drinks, AND no ice cream mix..For my wait..they gave me a card for a free hot dog, or cheeseburger only good at the STEAMWOOD location! Pulling out, garbage cans are overflowing onto the ground. Get your shit together Dekalb Sonic.. I'm going to Culvers! read more

Sonic Drive-In - STEAMWOOD only... - Burgers Near Me - Dekalb, Illinois

the people here are seriously so nice. i always get the soft pretzel. really great and clean sonic!

I wish there was a way to put 0 stars. Dekalb as a whole absolutely sucks. Slow. Food sucks. Go to a Sonic anywhere else, anywhere and I promise it'll taste completely different. Bunch of idiots that obviously have nothing going for them bc they can't even keep a small fast food restaurant joint moving. Manager I'm sure is to blame too, my suggestion, don't bother stopping in Dekalb for anything, keep it moving if you're on 88, or starve. It is not worth it. read more

They have great food, and good prices. Service is a little slow ,however, it's not to bad.

This is NOT your typical Sonic. Service is often slow. I've left the drive up line on two occasions because it just wasn't moving. The outdoor menu is very difficult to read. I once asked what kind of slushes they had, and the lady on the mic said all kinds, what do you want. So I named 3, each of which they didn't have. The food is typical for fast food. Could spend the same amount at another place for better food. And what's with the 1/2 price items between certain hours. I've never gotten any 1/2 price items during the hours advertised. Whose getting the other 1/2 of my money? read more

Waited almost 20 minutes for two shakes and some fries! They had only two workers, but even if waiting for a new batch (Which they certainly weren't because ours were old and rubbery) shouldn't take that long! Horrible management of this business read more

First time having sonic, there was a problem with the speaker and our carhop Audrey was so sweet, she left a note saying sorry and it was so nice of her, it made me and my friends day, she deserves the world read more

Food is pretty good and service is fast. They did mess up my friend's order, but they corrected it immediately. Best customer service in awhile. Great job! read more

SLOW service, cold fries, staff not phased by poor quality of experience. I asked for ketchup before i left window to go wait "in front" and didn't get it, nor even apology or thank you for the 20 minute wait. I was excited to see something new and reputable in Dekalb but I wish I would have gone someplace else. read more

Food is good, drinks are great but check your prices and the totals... Service is slow, been trying to cut them slack as they have only recently opened but twice they tried to overcharge (a lot!) because the person at the register didn't know how to ring up the order correctly so just made no price options as add-on's at a cost. Hope they can get their staff trained as I enjoy their food but won't keep going back if service is slow and errors continue to be made. read more

Slowest service. Drive thru is even slower. But the food is good. Just don't go when you're starving because you'll feel pretty hangry by the time you leave. read more

Food is good only thing I wish is that they had a car hop service. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.

1 person in line in front waited 15 min for a shake. While waiting refused to give her child a refill on a pop. We are talking 4 CENTS of syrup and water. We waited 20 min for 2 hot dogs and 2 shakes. No one in line. Food was luke warm as it sat waiting on shakes. Not impressed. Culvers down the street will get our buisness read more