Sonic

Retro-outfitted servers deliver burgers, malts and sandwiches to your car at this '50s-style drive-in chain.

In Short
Founded in 1953 as a hamburger-and-root-beer stand, this nostalgic eatery is known for its intercom ordering system and roller-skating carhops. While servers rarely roller skate...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 25, 2008. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

60

I have only been to a few Sonic Drive-ins but this was not the best. Not all the equipment was working making placing an order difficult. The food arrived warm and the portions seemed smaller then I remember. We had to clean our tables before eating.

Posted by wstegeman on July 17, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Go elsewhere

Average Rating

40

Ordering is done by speaker which is located on the menu board, you can order from your car or in the patio area if you choose to eat there. Hamburger was bland, had too much salt on it and the top of the bun had some grease on it. French fries were average and there is not much one can...

Posted by yvr1 on August 02, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Food poisoning, avoid the milkshake

Average Rating

20

My wife and I have gone here several times since we live close by. They had an advertised happy hour with discount shakes/malts. She had a shake (she ordered a malt but she got a shake) and I got whatever thay call a blizzard. They tasted great. At 2 AM she woke up and was vomiting violently for about 20...

Posted by Michael R on May 23, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Yum

Average Rating

100

when i first had this i wasn't that impressed. but, the food has won me over, however, i would hesitate to get a ice cream cone (small), and the shakes are just ok. But, overall the hamburgers are pretty darn good.

Posted by leslee74 on April 07, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Try again

Average Rating

60

Ordered the SUPER sonic burrito and it was anything BUT SUPER. They forgot the sausage and the onions were too strong. I also ordered the steak and cheese burrito but they forgot the picante sauce. the french toast sticks were the best part of the meal and those were great. Cherry limeades are always a hit. Ice cream is good....

Posted by MarriedInBarbados on December 10, 2011. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Sonic Drive-In is located at 141 SW 63rd St, Des Moines, IA. This business specializes in Restaurants and Fast Food.

Posted on November 22, 2013. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Sonic offers a friendly carhop service and freshly made menu items, such as Extra-Long Cheese Coneys.

Posted on February 08, 2013. Brought to you by metroguide.