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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.
Nearby attractions
Starving Artist Studio
153 Herman Melville Ave, Newport News, VA 23606
Strayer University
11805 Fountain Way #100, Newport News, VA 23606
Nearby restaurants
Kelly's Tavern
1010 Loftis Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606
La Parrilla Mexican Grill
11831 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23606
Sushi King
11883 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23606
Manhattan's NY Deli and Pub
601 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606
Jose Tequila's Mexican Grill and Bar
615 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606, United States
Fin Seafood
3150 William Styron Square N, Newport News, VA 23606
Schlesinger's Steakhouse
1106 William Styron Square S, Newport News, VA 23606
Viking Burger
11745 Jefferson Ave #8, Newport News, VA 23606
Brickhouse Tavern
141 Herman Melville Ave, Newport News, VA 23602
Thaijindesu Thai and Sushi Bar
2180 William Styron Square S, Newport News, VA 23606
Nearby hotels
Days Inn by Wyndham Newport News City Center Oyster Point
11829 Fishing Point Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
InTown Suites Extended Stay Newport News VA - South
11931 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23606
InTown Suites Extended Stay Newport News VA - City Center
11715-B Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23606
Key West Inn - Newport News
11845 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23606
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Sonic Drive-In
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Sonic Drive-In

11835 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23606
3.3(500)
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Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

attractions: Starving Artist Studio, Strayer University, restaurants: Kelly's Tavern, La Parrilla Mexican Grill, Sushi King, Manhattan's NY Deli and Pub, Jose Tequila's Mexican Grill and Bar, Fin Seafood, Schlesinger's Steakhouse, Viking Burger, Brickhouse Tavern, Thaijindesu Thai and Sushi Bar
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(757) 594-6141
Website
sonicdrivein.com

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Nearby restaurants of Sonic Drive-In

Kelly's Tavern

La Parrilla Mexican Grill

Sushi King

Manhattan's NY Deli and Pub

Jose Tequila's Mexican Grill and Bar

Fin Seafood

Schlesinger's Steakhouse

Viking Burger

Brickhouse Tavern

Thaijindesu Thai and Sushi Bar

Kelly's Tavern

Kelly's Tavern

4.0

(383)

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La Parrilla Mexican Grill

La Parrilla Mexican Grill

4.4

(83)

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Sushi King

Sushi King

4.2

(1.0K)

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Manhattan's NY Deli and Pub

Manhattan's NY Deli and Pub

4.1

(520)

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Reviews of Sonic Drive-In

3.3
(500)
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1.0
8y

Usually good service & consistent when ordering was my old review on this place. For the last month or so, the employees are constantly in a bad mood & just seem like they don't want to do their job. Went a few days ago & they were out of onion rings...Okay fine. Went again tonight (3/7) & the service was terrible. Went to the drive thru, someone came on asked what I wanted then was placed on hold. Another lady came on & asked what I wanted, ordered 2 $5 chicken dinners, small onion rings which they were out again & a medium strawberry banana shake. Mind you it's after 8pm...they have half priced shakes. I pull up & my totals 16 & some change ? & the receipt says 4.29 for a med. Shake.....I drive back around & the girl is extremely rude & says she owes me 1.74, again okay..I pull to the window & she grabs the receipt closes the window & proceeds to give me the change. I asked her how is it 1.74 if half of 4.29 is like 2.15. She obviously gets mad & tells me to pull up & wait but by this time I've already waited 10 minutes. She says Oh there's alot of training going on....SHE'S THE ONE THAT TOOK THE ORDER ?! They are ripping people off & get pissed off about it when they get caught. For God sake the lady in front of me paid 15$ for 3 small shakes. But it's "half priced" she's lucky she closed the window while I was talking cause I would've thrown my shake back in there at her. IF YOU DON'T LIKE YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE JOB THEN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. The service here is so bad, I'd rather drive to the sonic in Yorktown. They need to hire new people or bring in regional managers to...

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1.0
1y

I went to the sonic to get a sonic blast I ordered a medium Which is the biggest Size. I mixed the cookie dough with the Oreo and when I got the blast, there was about an inch of no ice cream and I got no whip cream and no cherry. I also didn’t receive the mint standard with all sonics and has been for all time. When I asked for more ice cream, the lady at the window went to go get her manager, and her manager said that she would have to charge me at that time. I said you already did if I would’ve known I would’ve gotten the small. She looked at me and said that I would have to charge you and just stared at me and blinked. HORRIBLE SERVICE AND HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT. I’m going to call and I’m going to Let the paper and the news now because I think if we’re going to spend our money that we work for we shouldn’t have to deal with rip offs. Honestly, I hope she loses her job because I don’t want this to keep happening because if it only happened once I’m sure it’s going to happen again and again and again. Sonic’s Reputation has gone down the drain and with workers like so it will continue. I wouldn’t be surprised if I drive by and I noticed they’re not open anymore. However, the other chains of the franchise may hold the Phonic by the 7-Eleven near Kelly’s afloat. DO NOT GO...

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1.0
7y

Customer service is the worst!!!!! We had to wait 45 mins to order our food. We first went through the drive-thru & there was a car at the window, we then were told to hold on to order. We said ok & waited for 10 mins, so we decided to drive to the drive in lot. We kept pressing the button & no one answered so we waited & waited. I finally called & a female answered, I told he we have been waiting to be served & no one is responding & we’ve been out here for 30 mins already. She then told me that she would send someone out to us...we waited another 15 mins & while waiting we called the 1-800 number to complain about this poor service. So finally we moved to another drive in slot closer to the door. My boyfriend actually had to stop the server in his track & ask him what in the world is going on?? We’ve been waiting for 45 mins now, so finally the manager comes out & we talked to her. And she knew nothing about us waiting that long..smh “ poor communication” And mind you all, It’s pouring down out here. This doesn’t make...

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KlynnKlynn
Usually good service & consistent when ordering was my old review on this place. For the last month or so, the employees are constantly in a bad mood & just seem like they don't want to do their job. Went a few days ago & they were out of onion rings...Okay fine. Went again tonight (3/7) & the service was terrible. Went to the drive thru, someone came on asked what I wanted then was placed on hold. Another lady came on & asked what I wanted, ordered 2 $5 chicken dinners, small onion rings which they were out again & a medium strawberry banana shake. Mind you it's after 8pm...they have half priced shakes. I pull up & my totals 16 & some change ? & the receipt says 4.29 for a med. Shake.....I drive back around & the girl is extremely rude & says she owes me 1.74, again okay..I pull to the window & she grabs the receipt closes the window & proceeds to give me the change. I asked her how is it 1.74 if half of 4.29 is like 2.15. She obviously gets mad & tells me to pull up & wait but by this time I've already waited 10 minutes. She says Oh there's alot of training going on....SHE'S THE ONE THAT TOOK THE ORDER ?! They are ripping people off & get pissed off about it when they get caught. For God sake the lady in front of me paid 15$ for 3 small shakes. But it's "half priced" she's lucky she closed the window while I was talking cause I would've thrown my shake back in there at her. IF YOU DON'T LIKE YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE JOB THEN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. The service here is so bad, I'd rather drive to the sonic in Yorktown. They need to hire new people or bring in regional managers to fix the issue.
Katelyn DehnertKatelyn Dehnert
I went to the sonic to get a sonic blast I ordered a medium Which is the biggest Size. I mixed the cookie dough with the Oreo and when I got the blast, there was about an inch of no ice cream and I got no whip cream and no cherry. I also didn’t receive the mint standard with all sonics and has been for all time. When I asked for more ice cream, the lady at the window went to go get her manager, and her manager said that she would have to charge me at that time. I said you already did if I would’ve known I would’ve gotten the small. She looked at me and said that I would have to charge you and just stared at me and blinked. HORRIBLE SERVICE AND HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT. I’m going to call and I’m going to Let the paper and the news now because I think if we’re going to spend our money that we work for we shouldn’t have to deal with rip offs. Honestly, I hope she loses her job because I don’t want this to keep happening because if it only happened once I’m sure it’s going to happen again and again and again. Sonic’s Reputation has gone down the drain and with workers like so it will continue. I wouldn’t be surprised if I drive by and I noticed they’re not open anymore. However, the other chains of the franchise may hold the Phonic by the 7-Eleven near Kelly’s afloat. DO NOT GO THERE. Ever.
Scott HackenburgScott Hackenburg
This sonic location felt kinda odd to be honest. We pulled in at 2pm on a Monday, only customers there at the moment, no big deal, kinda awesome actually. However when calling on the kiosk to order we were told to wait, ok again no big deal. After around five minutes or so we were told we could order. Asked for a milkshake and was told the ice cream machine was down so that's a huge bummer. Ordered two burgers and some tots, was never asked if wanted veggies so I thought no veggies would be added, well that was kinda true no lettuce or tomato but pickles were on my son's burger, so that's a problem there. Thought we shouldn't complain so just scraped it off. Through our whole visit of about thirty minutes no other customers drove thru or stopped to order something. Seeing as it's right off the main drag of Jefferson Ave this is kinda suspect. I don't think I will be back to this location anytime soon as it's not the sonic experience I have come to expect, way below par here.
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Usually good service & consistent when ordering was my old review on this place. For the last month or so, the employees are constantly in a bad mood & just seem like they don't want to do their job. Went a few days ago & they were out of onion rings...Okay fine. Went again tonight (3/7) & the service was terrible. Went to the drive thru, someone came on asked what I wanted then was placed on hold. Another lady came on & asked what I wanted, ordered 2 $5 chicken dinners, small onion rings which they were out again & a medium strawberry banana shake. Mind you it's after 8pm...they have half priced shakes. I pull up & my totals 16 & some change ? & the receipt says 4.29 for a med. Shake.....I drive back around & the girl is extremely rude & says she owes me 1.74, again okay..I pull to the window & she grabs the receipt closes the window & proceeds to give me the change. I asked her how is it 1.74 if half of 4.29 is like 2.15. She obviously gets mad & tells me to pull up & wait but by this time I've already waited 10 minutes. She says Oh there's alot of training going on....SHE'S THE ONE THAT TOOK THE ORDER ?! They are ripping people off & get pissed off about it when they get caught. For God sake the lady in front of me paid 15$ for 3 small shakes. But it's "half priced" she's lucky she closed the window while I was talking cause I would've thrown my shake back in there at her. IF YOU DON'T LIKE YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE JOB THEN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. The service here is so bad, I'd rather drive to the sonic in Yorktown. They need to hire new people or bring in regional managers to fix the issue.
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I went to the sonic to get a sonic blast I ordered a medium Which is the biggest Size. I mixed the cookie dough with the Oreo and when I got the blast, there was about an inch of no ice cream and I got no whip cream and no cherry. I also didn’t receive the mint standard with all sonics and has been for all time. When I asked for more ice cream, the lady at the window went to go get her manager, and her manager said that she would have to charge me at that time. I said you already did if I would’ve known I would’ve gotten the small. She looked at me and said that I would have to charge you and just stared at me and blinked. HORRIBLE SERVICE AND HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT. I’m going to call and I’m going to Let the paper and the news now because I think if we’re going to spend our money that we work for we shouldn’t have to deal with rip offs. Honestly, I hope she loses her job because I don’t want this to keep happening because if it only happened once I’m sure it’s going to happen again and again and again. Sonic’s Reputation has gone down the drain and with workers like so it will continue. I wouldn’t be surprised if I drive by and I noticed they’re not open anymore. However, the other chains of the franchise may hold the Phonic by the 7-Eleven near Kelly’s afloat. DO NOT GO THERE. Ever.
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This sonic location felt kinda odd to be honest. We pulled in at 2pm on a Monday, only customers there at the moment, no big deal, kinda awesome actually. However when calling on the kiosk to order we were told to wait, ok again no big deal. After around five minutes or so we were told we could order. Asked for a milkshake and was told the ice cream machine was down so that's a huge bummer. Ordered two burgers and some tots, was never asked if wanted veggies so I thought no veggies would be added, well that was kinda true no lettuce or tomato but pickles were on my son's burger, so that's a problem there. Thought we shouldn't complain so just scraped it off. Through our whole visit of about thirty minutes no other customers drove thru or stopped to order something. Seeing as it's right off the main drag of Jefferson Ave this is kinda suspect. I don't think I will be back to this location anytime soon as it's not the sonic experience I have come to expect, way below par here.
Scott Hackenburg

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