Sonic Drive-In

Sonic is a strange spin on fast food that harkens back to the days of old. The days of drive ins, roller skating waitresses and waiters, old school rock, and an experience unlike any other in Kearney Nebraska. For this one point alone it's worth a recommendation. What's more, the mix of food is another spin for Kearney. Chili Coney's, toasters (think a mix of burger and toasted bread with a distinct flavor profile), burgers, and more items that still fit the drive thru motifs. Thankfully, it doesn't just lean on novelty. This food is great. Other food chains would struggle at best to compete with the quality. What's more, it's more than just eating if you go with a loved one. It's a genuine experience. Almost everything about Kearney's Sonic is excellent. However, there's still room for improvement. Make no mistake, these are all minor improvements that could be made and don't truly detract too much from the dining experience, if anything, I'm being overly harsh in this regard due to an obsession with excellence. That being said and clarified though, the two major areas I could see that need some improvement are responsiveness to customers placing orders, and the audio for the employees. It sometimes takes much longer than you'd expect while waiting at the window or at the stalls for the rep to pick up. This could be a system that struggles to process how to handle orders, sure, but it's still noticeable. The other issue is that sometimes, a customer service rep can't understand you. This isn't a normal problem for me at other establishments unless there is outside or technical issues interfering.

It's pretty easy to get some food there cooking is fast

As always, didnt take very long at all to get our food, even though there were quite a few people in the stalls, plus a line ordering through the drive-thru. The carhops had safe health practices, (masks, etc) and were polite & friendly as always!

If you are reading this you already know what you're getting into. So as far as this location goes, the staff have always been amazingly polite and have not had an order wrong or shorted. Make sure to get the app to take advantage of specials and for quick reordering of your favorite summer drinks!

The cashiers too worried about the people behind us to being us our food. Gave me the wrong drink. Food is fresh.

First I thought it was super cool that they had Large truck Stalls! We got fast EXCELLENT customer service! Our Car Hop was soo cool he was having a great day Super friendly, helpful and he was AWESOME rolling around on his Roller skates. We dont leave near a Sonic any more so when we get a chance we always go for there refreshing drinks and rich and creamy cherry shakes. Our food was Hot, fresh wHat a great lunch Picnic meal!

Just came from there no line no rush to make mistakes but they did . dyslexia was high today or they where high . who knows asked for no ketchup and got home and found out no toppings at all but Ketchup guess its 50/50 my fault as well for not checking it .

02/2019 - Fast service. Good deals. Good food but often drinks are too sweet for me. 02/17/2020 - I like some of the food. I do not like the service when managers lie to me and refuse to follow-up. I like the bacon double cheese burger. I like it on toast. I do not like the fact that I was charged $1.60 extra for the toast. For the quality of bread, I could buy a loaf and toast it myself. Manager called and left a message that it was all a simple mistake. I asked if toaster hamburgers were still going to be a $1.60 extra. No response.

Sheldon was incredibly helpful and friendly, and he had awesome roller skate tricks! Great service and tasty food!

I love the original way they serve! I think I may go more out of childhood awe. I dont eat there very often, but you cant beat those shakes!