Sonic Drive-In
Order Sonic Drive-In Takeout or Delivery
Sonic Drive-In Photos
Business Info
SONIC DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE
You might also consider
More like Sonic Drive-In
Recommended Reviews - Sonic Drive-In
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
I will keep this short and sweet: The food is wack but the shakes are fire! The food is always salty and subpar to me. The chicken sandwich is a very disappointing. I can't speak for the burgers because I don't eat beef.
You been to one, you been to all. Food is nothing to write home about but service is good and if you lazy like me, a car hop is what you need. Who doesn't like sitting in their car and have someone bring over the food? Bottom line it's cheap and it's a quick bite.
Due to COVID-19, your choices are very limited after 11 PM. Thankfully, Sonic is within driving distance. For those not familiar with SONIC, its a DRIVE-IN, not a DRIVE-THRU. You drive your car into one of the stalls in the parking lot and you order your food. A server on roller skates brings your food out to your car and you eat your food in your car. This business model is thriving under the social distancing paradigm. Ambience/Decor: If you like ordering and eating in your car, then this place is for you. Food: This is fast food, don't get your hopes up on quality. Other than the myriad of shakes and frozen drinks, you have your standard fare of burgers, hot dogs and chicken sandwiches. There is nothing here that really jumps out at you as outstanding, but then again, there is nothing here that is overly bad either Service: The servers are delivering your food on roller skates!!! TL/DR: If you are out looking for a quick burger at midnight, come to Sonic if for no other reason than to see servers on roller skates.
Sonic is an experience. I took my nephew here this past Sunday. He ordered the chili dog with French fries and a lemonade. I ordered the double cheeseburger with fries and lemonade. We both enjoyed our meals. I like that Sonic creates an old school experience because we ordered from the drive-in station and the waitress brought us our food to the chair. She was wearing rollerblades. My nephew enjoyed the Sonic experience. He stated that he would want to come back soon. Thank you Sonic for your awesome food and great experience.
Great shakes and drinks and slushes - half off in the app. Had the churros as well and they were overdone and tasted burned.
I know it's fast food so it's not going to be Great , I just want descent . But this place sucks ! They have a new garlic bacon cheeseburger sounds good right . Nope because the people making them don't understand garlic is potent you don't need a lot , so what do they do pile it on so now you're just eating a greasy garlic mess . It's wouldn't be bad if fast food prices were normal but 13.97 for a meal I'm going to throw out . Skip this place and just eat at home . Drink are the only good things there but how do you mess that up
I love sonic food so much so i'm throwing you guys three stars. But im in shock and im absolutely no t happy about what happened at this establishment today. I went to sonic with 6 of my friends. I ordered a water and I was charged for it. I was given a water bottle so I figured it was because I don't specify i wanted an ice cup water.That's fine that's okay. But then my friends all proceed to get free water and the same water bottle that i paid 3 dollars for. She only charged me. This made me feel targeted;, upset, confused, frustrated and embarrassed. Charge for water or don't, but don't pick and choose who you charge though. Can't help but wonder why I was chosen for this three dollar charge. Sonic obviously discriminates on some basis, like it or not. what basis? i'm not sure. But leaving this here, something to think about.
Was craving sonic since it's been a while. They completely messed up my order and charged me more than what I'm supposed to pay. I told them and said they would get back to me. They ended up giving me a free milkshake which was nice, but i didn't want extra tots or drinks.
Sonic is slowly losing their flare. What used to to a quick inexpensive takeout is now slowly becoming expensive for no reason. Today I ordered my usual order and noticed they are now charging for things they hadn't before... a slice of lime 30 cent, half a slice of tomato 20 cent, pickle slice 30 cent, extra strawberry purée 30 cents. This is what makes ppl stay home snd will influence how consumers spend their money
The first time I had sonic was on my way down to Virginia and it was honestly the best fast food I've ever had(at that time). I drove pass this Sonic a few weeks ago and knew I had to come back so I came back yesterday since it's been so long. First impression of this location, there's lots of drive in areas to order. Easy to order and menu is very clear. Touch screen TV also so you can go back to what they're advertising. Food came out after about 5-7 minutes after payment. - Chili cheese tots - 2 different styles hotdogs - Jr. Deluxe cheeseburger - Frozen shake with Snickers - Ocean water - limeade The tater tots were the best thing I ordered and the only "hot" in temperature thing I received. My cheeseburger was seriously room temp/cold. Is this against health regulations? I ate my food the moment I received it so there shouldn't be a huge temperature change. Hot dogs were super standard and drenched in sauce. It wasn't pleasant. The Frozen Shake was disgusting. I don't know how ice cream can be disgusting but there was warm whipped cream with my blend of Snickers and vanilla ice cream topped with stale and hard snicker pieces. Ocean water was disgusting too. Nothing like what I've had before and was super watered down. Staff that took our order and brought us our food was super friendly though. The problem starts with management and the kitchen staff.
Before you judge, let me explain myself. I do not eat fast food. When I was in my 20s, I'd swing by a burger chain, order a combo meal and be on my way. Those GTL days are over. Now I'll have a protein shake for lunch and have a nice early (Not bird wise ass) dinner. If I do want lunch, I'll switch up and have my shake for breakfast. Just how I roll being half way to 90. I've seen the funny commercials, I never knew Sonic Drive-In had locations on Long Island. When my Yelp bud TC checked into one, he was flipping out! You have to try the tots! Wanna know something? I'm down for a burger chain, lets see what's the hub bub is all about. I pull in and it hits me, this is a DRIVE IN. That means folks roller skating up to your car and delivering your lunch so can eat in the car, I hate eating in the car... I do see a few tables outside. And what happens in winter? Are they skating with trays in the the rain & snow? The menu board looks solid, this place is open until midnight? Good for the college kids all times of the day. A few commercials for products play on the menu board. I see a pumpkin shake?? I know its a faux pas but I order a small pumpkin shake in August. Shhh.. As for a combo meal? I don't want to eat a large fry and drink. I ordered a regular Sonic Cheeseburger with "the works", mini tater tots and my mini shake. Total price? $9.50 I don't want to yuck anyone's yum! If you enjoy fast food then you rock on with your bad self. When I unwrapped the burger, it looked rushed. Overall it had a nice taste. The tots spilled out of the bag, I have 7 ketchup packets that I hate to waste, it wasn't a Bill S happy meal. However! After looking at the menu board, they have corn dogs?? Man, I love corn dogs. With small tat tots? Sonic, you may have found a new customer. Now that's how I Sonic.
This was my first Sonic Drive-in experience in New York. Having visited one previously in North Carolina, this one takes the shake. My experience was a good one. Sonic is a classic 60's style Fast Food Drive-In experience. Those of you expecting a 5-Star dining experience with a linen table cloth should sit down and take a number. My daughter raved about the Sonic Oreo blast and asked if we could visit. During lunch I drove on over after avoiding visiting the Valley Stream location near Green Acres and the Queens border. I made a good choice. I placed my order for a beef hot dog, Corn Dog and 2 Oreo Sonic Blasts. Not really expecting much with 2 typical concession stand treats. ROLL... BOUNCE ! Jeremy was our server and he was quick on his wheels. He was friendly and quick. My corn dog was very good. Crispy outer layer of fried corn meal coated in a hot dog. Very good. For 99 cent I was shocked. Many have complained about not enjoying food at Sonic. I thoroughly enjoyed my Oreo blast. Very delicious. Full of Oreos and tasty. I'll be back. Like Arnold
Yes yes yes. This is my first time visiting this Sonic, to me it's the best in NYC. They have indoor and outdoor seating, that is rare in NYC. I stopped in after 5pm for their half priced milk shakes. I got the classic strawberry milkshake and my husband got the Oreo. Both were DELICIOUS. The customer service was fast , and friendly. I also loved that they have indoor restrooms, definitely a plus. I will visit more often, during the summer . read more
6 months ago
5 years ago
My first experience with sonics dates back to 2002 in Oklahoma city. The food is OK with average tasting burgers, but the milk shakes are really delicious. What sets Sonics apart from other fast food restaurants is the nostalgic 50's inspired car port dining experience. Driving up to a car port and ordering your food which is brought to you by a server on roller skates is pretty cool. You also have the choice of dining inside or order through the drive thru. Beef and chicken burgers, chili dogs, french fries, tater tots, onion rings and mozzarella sticks are all served here. Like I mentioned earlier they have great frozen drinks, slushies and desserts here. They have an app you can download to redeem perks but the app is pretty worthless. My son loves going here more for the gimmicky carhop roller skater food delivery system. There are other fast food burger chains with better tasting burgers, but if you're into carhops delivering food directly to your car via roller skates, then this is the perfect place for you. read more
You been to one, you been to all. Food is nothing to write home about but service is good and if you lazy like me, a car hop is what you need. Who doesn't like sitting in their car and have someone bring over the food? Bottom line it's cheap and it's a quick bite. read more
1 year ago
11 months ago
1 year ago
1 year ago
6 years ago
Due to COVID-19, your choices are very limited after 11 PM. Thankfully, Sonic is within driving distance. For those not familiar with SONIC, its a DRIVE-IN, not a DRIVE-THRU. You drive your car into one of the stalls in the parking lot and you order your food. A server on roller skates brings your food out to your car and you eat your food in your car. This business model is thriving under the social distancing paradigm. Ambience/Decor: If you like ordering and eating in your car, then this place is for you. Food: This is fast food, don't get your hopes up on quality. Other than the myriad of shakes and frozen drinks, you have your standard fare of burgers, hot dogs and chicken sandwiches. There is nothing here that really jumps out at you as outstanding, but then again, there is nothing here that is overly bad either Service: The servers are delivering your food on roller skates!!! TL/DR: If you are out looking for a quick burger at midnight, come to Sonic if for no other reason than to see servers on roller skates. read more
Sonic is an experience. I took my nephew here this past Sunday. He ordered the chili dog with French fries and a lemonade. I ordered the double cheeseburger with fries and lemonade. We both enjoyed our meals. I like that Sonic creates an old school experience because we ordered from the drive-in station and the waitress brought us our food to the chair. She was wearing rollerblades. My nephew enjoyed the Sonic experience. He stated that he would want to come back soon. Thank you Sonic for your awesome food and great experience. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I know it's fast food so it's not going to be Great , I just want descent . But this place sucks ! They have a new garlic bacon cheeseburger sounds good right . Nope because the people making them don't understand garlic is potent you don't need a lot , so what do they do pile it on so now you're just eating a greasy garlic mess . It's wouldn't be bad if fast food prices were normal but 13.97 for a meal I'm going to throw out . Skip this place and just eat at home . Drink are the only good things there but how do you mess that up read more
2 years ago
I love sonic food so much so i'm throwing you guys three stars. But im in shock and im absolutely no t happy about what happened at this establishment today. I went to sonic with 6 of my friends. I ordered a water and I was charged for it. I was given a water bottle so I figured it was because I don't specify i wanted an ice cup water.That's fine that's okay. But then my friends all proceed to get free water and the same water bottle that i paid 3 dollars for. She only charged me. This made me feel targeted;, upset, confused, frustrated and embarrassed. Charge for water or don't, but don't pick and choose who you charge though. Can't help but wonder why I was chosen for this three dollar charge. Sonic obviously discriminates on some basis, like it or not. what basis? i'm not sure. But leaving this here, something to think about. read more
6 years ago
Was craving sonic since it's been a while. They completely messed up my order and charged me more than what I'm supposed to pay. I told them and said they would get back to me. They ended up giving me a free milkshake which was nice, but i didn't want extra tots or drinks. read more
3 years ago
The best part of our meal was a kids skateboard,service was "great" shit all over the toilet food was nasty read more
4 years ago
Sonic is slowly losing their flare. What used to to a quick inexpensive takeout is now slowly becoming expensive for no reason. Today I ordered my usual order and noticed they are now charging for things they hadn't before... a slice of lime 30 cent, half a slice of tomato 20 cent, pickle slice 30 cent, extra strawberry purée 30 cents. This is what makes ppl stay home snd will influence how consumers spend their money read more
The first time I had sonic was on my way down to Virginia and it was honestly the best fast food I've ever had(at that time). I drove pass this Sonic a few weeks ago and knew I had to come back so I came back yesterday since it's been so long. First impression of this location, there's lots of drive in areas to order. Easy to order and menu is very clear. Touch screen TV also so you can go back to what they're advertising. Food came out after about 5-7 minutes after payment. - Chili cheese tots - 2 different styles hotdogs - Jr. Deluxe cheeseburger - Frozen shake with Snickers - Ocean water - limeade The tater tots were the best thing I ordered and the only "hot" in temperature thing I received. My cheeseburger was seriously room temp/cold. Is this against health regulations? I ate my food the moment I received it so there shouldn't be a huge temperature change. Hot dogs were super standard and drenched in sauce. It wasn't pleasant. The Frozen Shake was disgusting. I don't know how ice cream can be disgusting but there was warm whipped cream with my blend of Snickers and vanilla ice cream topped with stale and hard snicker pieces. Ocean water was disgusting too. Nothing like what I've had before and was super watered down. Staff that took our order and brought us our food was super friendly though. The problem starts with management and the kitchen staff. read more
Before you judge, let me explain myself. I do not eat fast food. When I was in my 20s, I'd swing by a burger chain, order a combo meal and be on my way. Those GTL days are over. Now I'll have a protein shake for lunch and have a nice early (Not bird wise ass) dinner. If I do want lunch, I'll switch up and have my shake for breakfast. Just how I roll being half way to 90. I've seen the funny commercials, I never knew Sonic Drive-In had locations on Long Island. When my Yelp bud TC checked into one, he was flipping out! You have to try the tots! Wanna know something? I'm down for a burger chain, lets see what's the hub bub is all about. I pull in and it hits me, this is a DRIVE IN. That means folks roller skating up to your car and delivering your lunch so can eat in the car, I hate eating in the car... I do see a few tables outside. And what happens in winter? Are they skating with trays in the the rain & snow? The menu board looks solid, this place is open until midnight? Good for the college kids all times of the day. A few commercials for products play on the menu board. I see a pumpkin shake?? I know its a faux pas but I order a small pumpkin shake in August. Shhh.. As for a combo meal? I don't want to eat a large fry and drink. I ordered a regular Sonic Cheeseburger with "the works", mini tater tots and my mini shake. Total price? $9.50 I don't want to yuck anyone's yum! If you enjoy fast food then you rock on with your bad self. When I unwrapped the burger, it looked rushed. Overall it had a nice taste. The tots spilled out of the bag, I have 7 ketchup packets that I hate to waste, it wasn't a Bill S happy meal. However! After looking at the menu board, they have corn dogs?? Man, I love corn dogs. With small tat tots? Sonic, you may have found a new customer. Now that's how I Sonic. read more
9 years ago
This was my first Sonic Drive-in experience in New York. Having visited one previously in North Carolina, this one takes the shake. My experience was a good one. Sonic is a classic 60's style Fast Food Drive-In experience. Those of you expecting a 5-Star dining experience with a linen table cloth should sit down and take a number. My daughter raved about the Sonic Oreo blast and asked if we could visit. During lunch I drove on over after avoiding visiting the Valley Stream location near Green Acres and the Queens border. I made a good choice. I placed my order for a beef hot dog, Corn Dog and 2 Oreo Sonic Blasts. Not really expecting much with 2 typical concession stand treats. ROLL... BOUNCE ! Jeremy was our server and he was quick on his wheels. He was friendly and quick. My corn dog was very good. Crispy outer layer of fried corn meal coated in a hot dog. Very good. For 99 cent I was shocked. Many have complained about not enjoying food at Sonic. I thoroughly enjoyed my Oreo blast. Very delicious. Full of Oreos and tasty. I'll be back. Like Arnold read more
9 years ago
Never experienced Sonic franchise until a visit to SC. Now it's HERE! In East Meadow, NY (Long Island)! Yay!. Conveniently located for all transportation to reach its location. Full menu served ALL DAY! Even have half off prices after a particular hour of their day. Sonic Americas drive-in stall (car hop) & take out well planned on its blueprint. Also Like their outdoor dining area., visibly numbered so host can properly deliver your orders without any confusion. Order @ stall: 1 Combo #2 Super Sonic - Med Tater Tots - Med Frozen Tea ~ Clubhouse Wild berry 1 Combo #5 Philly Cheese steak Tater Tots - Med Frozen Tea ~ Watermelon Large Excellent read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
This location is the best of the best. I don't care what anyone else has to say, they are quick and efficient. No funny business! I ordered via mobile order and I was there from 4:01 to 4:03. It took 2 minutes to deliver my food! The valley stream location is MURDER, good luck getting your food within the hour there. I literally order the same thing every time-- it's JUST 3 corn dogs, MAYBE a drink. This location is nicer, their drive up stalls are nice and clean and the pavement isn't cluttered with garbage. Make it less stressful for me and my car, I don't have to worry about accidentally running anything over or popping my tire from rubbish on the ground! There's a taller man with black nail polish, he's very nice and quick on his feet! I recommend this location above everywhere from Valley Stream to Huntington. read more
Great place to eat if you have kids. They offer a wide range of hotdogs, chicken tenders, corn dogs and tater tots. Place the slushee drink menu is very diverse with lots of good flavors. The food is like every other fast food place and mediocre at best but you come here for the drive in experience and waiters on roller skates. read more
8 years ago
I tried to give this location a chance but after today I will no longer be returning. The lines are always looooong. I ordered a corn dog and got this instead smh. Update: The manager contacted me and offered me a voucher for a free meal! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
7 years ago
Do the customers a favor. If the styrofoam cup is cracked or bent, please use another cup. This way we don't suck down pieces of styrofoam. I ordered a Route 44 lemonade and was treated to a shot of styrofoam inside. Well no thank you. I prefer my lemonade as presented on the menu. Retrain that staff or coach them on this issue over there please! read more
7 years ago
3 years ago
I just got my mind blown! I like to make a note of it every time that happens... I always see the funny sonic commercials on tv, and every time it puts me in the mood for a meal from the Drive in. Unfortunately It is about an hour to the nearest one to me. Well I was finally close to a sonic, and I'm not the type to pass up an opportunity for a burger in between Texas toast. I pulled up, ordered, and was quickly served. Everything was delicious, especially the cheesy tots! This location lived up to the good sonic name, I will continue to drive in, when I'm in the area. read more
Page 1 of 4
More info about Sonic Drive-In
1724 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554
Directions
(516) 228-5013
Call Now
Order Takeout or Delivery
Start Order
Visit Website
http://www.sonicdrivein.com
Full menu
Hours
Payment methods
Food & Alcohol
Indoor Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
Other Amenities
More Info
Special Hours, Health Score
Ask the Community - Sonic Drive-In
You might also consider
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
2 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
8 years ago
9 years ago
