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Sonic Drive-In — Restaurant in Algonquin

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Sonic Drive-In
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Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
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Nearby restaurants
Woow Sushi
780 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Starbucks
790a S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Chili's Grill & Bar
1480 Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Dunkin'
1469 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Casa Tequilas Mexican Grill Algonquin
1505 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Sunrise Social
2561 County Line Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
It's Just Wings
1480 Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Pizza Hut Express
750 South Randall Road Target - T1801, Algonquin, IL 60102
SYRUP - Algonquin
2555 Bunker Hill Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
Potbelly
1519 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Nearby hotels
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago - Algonquin, an IHG Hotel
2595 Bunker Hill Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
Sleep Number
1531 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
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Sonic Drive-In
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Sonic Drive-In

1090 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
3.8(559)
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Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

attractions: , restaurants: Woow Sushi, Starbucks, Chili's Grill & Bar, Dunkin', Casa Tequilas Mexican Grill Algonquin, Sunrise Social, It's Just Wings, Pizza Hut Express, SYRUP - Algonquin, Potbelly
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Phone
(847) 458-6220
Website
sonicdrivein.com

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Featured dishes

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SuperSONIC ® Double Cheeseburger
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SONIC ® Bacon Cheeseburger
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All-American Dog
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Watermelon Slush

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Nearby restaurants of Sonic Drive-In

Woow Sushi

Starbucks

Chili's Grill & Bar

Dunkin'

Casa Tequilas Mexican Grill Algonquin

Sunrise Social

It's Just Wings

Pizza Hut Express

SYRUP - Algonquin

Potbelly

Woow Sushi

Woow Sushi

4.3

(494)

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Starbucks

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(237)

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Dunkin'

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Reviews of Sonic Drive-In

3.8
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5.0
7y

Have you ever had a meal where you actually cried while consuming it? before my visit to this sonic, either have I. i stopped there as a quick, "I'm hungry so I guess I'll eat" bodily maintenance. but I had no idea what kind of heavenly treat I just set myself up for. I've never been to a sonic but have watched many of the commercial that make me say, "I should try Sonics". sometimes out loud whether I'm alone or not. but to any one wishes to have the most pleasant taste bud party in the history of taste bud parties, I implore you to get your keys (or take someone's if you don't have a car) and get to the nearest Sonics and get those golden and delicious tots!!! I ordered them and audibly screamed after I popped the first nugget of perfection in my mouth. I've never tasted such a masterful combination of crunchy salty goodness!! I couldn't stop throwing them one by one into my gullet! tears were flowing down my face like the Mississippi river! I had visions of a man welcoming me into a world referred to as paradise! after I was done inhaling the last of my tots I was scared of what my life would become now that they are gone. what will I do? Will I ever be happy again? why did the man in my vision look like Daniel tosh? idk. but I do know you need to get over to sonic as soon as possible. I'll be the one sobbing in...

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1.0
18w

Stopped for food somewhere else but we made a special trip over to Sonic just for the Grillo's Pickles seasoned tots that we had enjoyed before. After 9 dollars for two large orders of tater tots to go along with our meal, we got home and found just about zero seasoning anywhere to be seen and definitely could not taste it either. Weird that a few sprinkles of seasoning on a limited promotional item was too much to do, and these tots were the only thing we ordered. Saw a few specks of pickle seasoning on the cardboard so it's not that they entirely forgot to do it or mistakenly gave us plain ones. Sonic is further away from us than other convenient places and we had actually only started going here while this pickle menu stuff was going on and after two or three visits we probably won't keep Sonic in the rotation. Went online a few days later to complain about the order and noticed on the receipt big bold warnings about no refunds only store credit. Seems like they must have a lot of people asking for refunds if it was important enough to be the very first line on the receipt...

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5.0
4y

This was my first visit to Sonic after many years away. In the past I was never impressed and didn't really get this restaurant. But, my visit yesterday was outstanding. When we arrived the entire parking lot and drive through were full! It was impressive seeing that team work to deliver the high quality experience to all during a lunchtime rush. That feat aside the food at this restaurant was extremely delicious. It may be what I have heard from others about Sonic in general. But, I would like to think that it's this Sonic Drive In of Algonquin Illinois that opened way back on December 4th 2008. That has perfected the food and experience and continues to deliver day in and day out. Few notes because of the novel corona 19 virus global pandemic only two picnic tables are open for seating. Most are encouraged to park and order from your car. The use of the sonic app is also highly recommended. With the app happy hour is 24/7 if the restaurants are open. Additionally a beautiful set of sculptures can be admired across the street to the west near some crabapple...

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Stopped for food somewhere else but we made a special trip over to Sonic just for the Grillo's Pickles seasoned tots that we had enjoyed before. After 9 dollars for two large orders of tater tots to go along with our meal, we got home and found just about zero seasoning anywhere to be seen and definitely could not taste it either. Weird that a few sprinkles of seasoning on a limited promotional item was too much to do, and these tots were the only thing we ordered. Saw a few specks of pickle seasoning on the cardboard so it's not that they entirely forgot to do it or mistakenly gave us plain ones. Sonic is further away from us than other convenient places and we had actually only started going here while this pickle menu stuff was going on and after two or three visits we probably won't keep Sonic in the rotation. Went online a few days later to complain about the order and noticed on the receipt big bold warnings about no refunds only store credit. Seems like they must have a lot of people asking for refunds if it was important enough to be the very first line on the receipt under your order.
PalmBeach GPalmBeach G
I was looking forward to going to Sonic - used to live in the area but only go back 1ce a year now for my accountant at tax time. When I give reviews I usually start out at 5 stars and make deductions from there. I only gave it 3 stars due to the bad service. We parked outside (did not use the drive up lane) since we were on the road and wanted to sit and eat. There were only 2 - 3 cars there at the most. After making my order and pressing the red button, no one helped us. It was an unusual amount of time and thought it may be broken. Pushed it again and sat there again - finally someone took the order. Sat for the longest time before someone delivered it to my car window. She was very nice so I don't blame her. It must be understaffed or something else happening, don't know. I looked at my clock and it took approx 53 minutes to get the food. I would have left but I already paid. My photo does not do the hamburger justice though as it was good and the tater tots were hot and crispy and good.
Matteo garwackiMatteo garwacki
I’m gonna start off by mentioning I never leave reviews, considering whenever there is a an issue I try my best to resolve it internally. July 27th 10:25pm for any crew members or managers reading this. I stopped by to get me and my girlfriend a very late dinner and the young lady in the drive thru was entirely rude the entire order, up to payment and receiving my food. I get back home and open my sandwich and what do you know, I find a mayo sandwich. How does that even happen?? I call to see what options I have after driving 15 minutes there and back home she answers knowing exactly what happened and I ask so what do we do? She said I don’t know maybe explain when ever you come back and get a free burger then hung up!! We come back and she was insanely rude the entire interaction once again without a singular apology. DO BETTER
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Stopped for food somewhere else but we made a special trip over to Sonic just for the Grillo's Pickles seasoned tots that we had enjoyed before. After 9 dollars for two large orders of tater tots to go along with our meal, we got home and found just about zero seasoning anywhere to be seen and definitely could not taste it either. Weird that a few sprinkles of seasoning on a limited promotional item was too much to do, and these tots were the only thing we ordered. Saw a few specks of pickle seasoning on the cardboard so it's not that they entirely forgot to do it or mistakenly gave us plain ones. Sonic is further away from us than other convenient places and we had actually only started going here while this pickle menu stuff was going on and after two or three visits we probably won't keep Sonic in the rotation. Went online a few days later to complain about the order and noticed on the receipt big bold warnings about no refunds only store credit. Seems like they must have a lot of people asking for refunds if it was important enough to be the very first line on the receipt under your order.
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I was looking forward to going to Sonic - used to live in the area but only go back 1ce a year now for my accountant at tax time. When I give reviews I usually start out at 5 stars and make deductions from there. I only gave it 3 stars due to the bad service. We parked outside (did not use the drive up lane) since we were on the road and wanted to sit and eat. There were only 2 - 3 cars there at the most. After making my order and pressing the red button, no one helped us. It was an unusual amount of time and thought it may be broken. Pushed it again and sat there again - finally someone took the order. Sat for the longest time before someone delivered it to my car window. She was very nice so I don't blame her. It must be understaffed or something else happening, don't know. I looked at my clock and it took approx 53 minutes to get the food. I would have left but I already paid. My photo does not do the hamburger justice though as it was good and the tater tots were hot and crispy and good.
PalmBeach G

PalmBeach G

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I’m gonna start off by mentioning I never leave reviews, considering whenever there is a an issue I try my best to resolve it internally. July 27th 10:25pm for any crew members or managers reading this. I stopped by to get me and my girlfriend a very late dinner and the young lady in the drive thru was entirely rude the entire order, up to payment and receiving my food. I get back home and open my sandwich and what do you know, I find a mayo sandwich. How does that even happen?? I call to see what options I have after driving 15 minutes there and back home she answers knowing exactly what happened and I ask so what do we do? She said I don’t know maybe explain when ever you come back and get a free burger then hung up!! We come back and she was insanely rude the entire interaction once again without a singular apology. DO BETTER
Matteo garwacki

Matteo garwacki

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