Sonic Drive-In

"It was an alright experience. Waited a little while for someone to pick up at the drive in spot but they might have been busy or understaffed. The cookie dough freeze was pretty good but was a little solid. The shake was also very thick and was a little too hard to get through the straw. Not a terrible experience."

"Sonic has become the food I eat when I need comfort food and nostalgia. They also have the best ice (imo) and they have the best fast food shakes! Breakfast isn't something I look foward to but thanks to Sonic, even if it's 9 in the morning I can have a hamburger, fried pickles, and a soda."

"Train your staff better I always order chocolate banana shakes (not a menu item but they figure it out) and they are always messy but usually made consistently. Today was the exception. Whomever was working at 4pm today made me a very messy chocolate shake (with someone else's strawberry shake smeared on the outside of the cup) and the only hint of banana in my shake was banana syrup drizzled on the whipped cream. That also managed to make it on the outside of the lid and get all over. No other fast food place that offers shakes leaves them so messy. And chocolate banana shakes should have banana INSIDE. Thanks for making an already not great afternoon worse."

"Food: 4.5/5 Service and Setting: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Are there any San Diego locals who remember the mid-2000s when they would blast Sonic commercials all the time with no Sonics to be found for miles? I have carried that resentment with me for many years. Though I have tried Sonic at this location a handful of times, I’ve never taken the time to write a proper review. While I cannot speak about the interior of the restaurant, the service I have received in the drive-in parking spot has been good. On some days, it has been admittedly slow, but not as bad as a busy drive-thru. The drive-in parking spots are nice and wide as well as angled, so even the worst drivers can park here with ease. The servers have all been very nice and seemed happy while bringing out the food. I’ve always ordered through the app to make sure that I was able to use any coupons or promotions going on and that has been very smooth as well. Chili Cheese Fries: 4/5 Not much to say about this guy. The fries were cooked perfectly, rivaling McDonald’s on their best days, with fresh-tasting chili and mild cheese. I want to say that their chili tastes a little less muted and flavorful than Wienerschnitzel and the overall quality is better. It was honestly a home run. Footlong Quarter Pound Coney: 5/5 Maybe my cravings were too powerful, but dang, this chili cheese dog hit like no other. I am very very very particular about hotdogs. I do not like them grilled, too salty, too mushy, etc I especially do not like Costco hotdogs (I am prepared to die on this hill). Sonic did an amazing job. The sausage itself was snappy, lightly smokey, not overly salty, and had a mellow flavor. The chili and cheese were also mild but enhanced the savory flavor of the hot dog. This tastes like a step up from Wienerschnitzel in terms of quality and taste. I will be back for this glizzy without shame. Pickle Fries: 2.5/5 These were probably the least delicious thing I ate today at Sonic. Straight out of the bag, there was a very strong pickle smell. The shapes ranged from little nubs to more generous strands. Overall, it was a very simply dredged and fried pickle, very similar to fried zucchini that you can get from other restaurants. The most disappointing part was that they were extremely soggy, even straight out of the fryer. I don’t think it is worth giving this a try. Soft Pretzel Twist: 4/5 Soft pretzels are delicious, but are they more delicious once fried? Sort of. This deep-fried pretzel has the aroma of a freshly baked pastry with the savory crust of a fried item. It was gently salted and had a warm pillowy center. While I did enjoy it, I felt that the oil took away from the experience of enjoying it as a pretzel. This is a convoluted way of saying that I would prefer a freshly baked pretzel over a fried one, but this was good. It comes with cheese sauce that was a little too funky and oddly sour that I personally did not enjoy. Make sure to eat this quick! As soon as it cools down, it begins to turn into a rock. Pickle Juice Slush: 4.5/5 Seeing this on TikTok, I knew that I had to grab it before they took it away. With its nuclear green color looking like it would melt its styrofoam container, this pickle juice slush hit hard. The taste of kosher pickle was strong without the spices. Vinegar and the aroma of pickled cucumbers smack your taste buds while notes of dill and other pickling spices linger very faintly in the back. The drink is sweet and definitely reads as a dessert while also having a considerable amount of salt, almost like a Gatorade on steroids. With all of that said, I found the drink by itself to be a little too sweet, sour, and salty, but drinking it after a bite of food was amazing. Cold and refreshing, it helps reset your palate while enhancing your hotdog, fried goodies, or burger. This is the condiment I never knew I needed and I hope that they keep it on forever. If you like pickles or even if you can tolerate them, I would definitely recommend. Also, a medium is more than enough."