Sonic Drive-In Menu 2026 USAUpdated Prices, Combos & Happy Hour
All 51 Sonic menu items with current prices, calories, and plain-English notes so you know what to order before you pull into the stall. Prices range from $1.99 to $11.49. Last updated June 11, 2026.
Sonic Drive-In opened its first location in 1953 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and has not really changed the core experience since: you pull in, order from a speaker, and a carhop delivers your food directly to your car. That is still the format at 3,500-plus locations across the United States today.
The menu is bigger than most people expect. You get burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, tater tots, a full breakfast lineup, and a drinks menu that offers over a million combinations through slushes, limeades, flavored sodas, and add-ins. Happy Hour runs every single day from 2 PM to 4 PM with half-price drinks.
Sonic prices in 2026 run from $1.99 to $11.49, with an average item price of $5.14. This guide covers all 51 items across 9 categories with prices, calories, and ordering notes.
Sonic Drive-In Most Popular Items (2026)
Quick reference for the most ordered items
| Item | Category | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger | Burgers | $7.99 | 980 cal |
| Classic Cheeseburger | Burgers | $5.29 | 650 cal |
| SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger Combo | Combos | $11.49 | 1190 cal |
| Footlong Quarter Pound Coney | Hot Dogs | $5.99 | 680 cal |
| Tater Tots - Medium | Tots & Fries | $2.99 | 360 cal |
| Chili Cheese Tots | Tots & Fries | $3.99 | 560 cal |
| Route 44 Slush | Drinks & Slushes | $3.99 | 320 cal |
| Cherry Limeade | Drinks & Slushes | $3.49 | 280 cal |
| Ocean Water | Drinks & Slushes | $3.49 | 240 cal |
| Sonic Blast | Shakes & Ice Cream | $4.99 | 700 cal |
| Classic Shake | Shakes & Ice Cream | $5.49 | 650 cal |
| SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito | Breakfast | $4.99 | 620 cal |
Sonic Combos
Sonic combos bundle the main item with a medium tots or fries and a medium drink. The price works out cheaper than ordering each piece separately, and the SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger Combo is the most-ordered bundle. If you want a full meal for under $10, the Jr. Burger Combo is the pick.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Cheeseburger Combo Classic Cheeseburger with your choice of tots or fries and a medium drink. | $8.49 | 920 cal |
| SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger Combo SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger paired with medium tots and a medium drink. | $11.49 | 1190 cal |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich Combo Crispy Chicken Sandwich with medium tots or fries and a medium drink. | $9.49 | 980 cal |
| Bacon Double Cheeseburger Combo Bacon Double Cheeseburger with tots or fries and a drink. | $10.99 | 1080 cal |
| Jr. Burger Combo Jr. Burger with small tots and a small drink. A solid budget-friendly combo. | $6.49 | 740 cal |
| Footlong Quarter Pound Coney Combo Footlong Coney with chili and cheese, served with tots or fries and a drink. | $9.99 | 1050 cal |
Classic Cheeseburger Combo
920 cal
Classic Cheeseburger with your choice of tots or fries and a medium drink.
SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger Combo
1190 cal
SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger paired with medium tots and a medium drink.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Combo
980 cal
Crispy Chicken Sandwich with medium tots or fries and a medium drink.
Bacon Double Cheeseburger Combo
1080 cal
Bacon Double Cheeseburger with tots or fries and a drink.
Sonic Burgers
Sonic burgers are made to order at the stall, which keeps them fresher than a lot of drive-through options where food sits under a lamp. The Jr. Burger at $2.99 is the budget anchor, the SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger at $7.99 is the premium pick, and the Toaster sandwiches on thick Texas bread are worth trying if you want something different.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Sonic Burger A classic single beef patty with mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion on a toasted bun. | $4.49 | 590 cal |
| Classic Cheeseburger Sonic beef patty topped with American cheese, mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion. | $5.29 | 650 cal |
| SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger Two beef patties with double American cheese, mustard, mayo, ketchup, pickles, tomato, lettuce, and onion. | $7.99 | 980 cal |
| Bacon Double Cheeseburger Double beef with crispy bacon strips, two slices of American cheese, and all the classic toppings. | $8.79 | 1040 cal |
| Jr. Burger A smaller single beef patty burger with mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion. Great value pick. | $2.99 | 410 cal |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Toaster Beef patty and crispy bacon on thick Texas toast with cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomato. | $6.49 | 720 cal |
| SONIC Cheeseburger Fresh beef patty with American cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion. | $5.99 | 690 cal |
Classic Sonic Burger
590 cal
A classic single beef patty with mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion on a toasted bun.
Classic Cheeseburger
650 cal
Sonic beef patty topped with American cheese, mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion.
SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger
980 cal
Two beef patties with double American cheese, mustard, mayo, ketchup, pickles, tomato, lettuce, and onion.
Bacon Double Cheeseburger
1040 cal
Double beef with crispy bacon strips, two slices of American cheese, and all the classic toppings.
Sonic Hot Dogs
Sonic actually takes their hot dogs seriously. The All-American Dog is simple and done right. The Chicago Dog is a full regional-style build. The Footlong Quarter Pound Coney with warm chili and cheddar is a proper meal on its own at $5.99.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| All-American Dog A pure beef hot dog in a soft bun with mustard, ketchup, relish, and chopped onion. | $3.49 | 330 cal |
| Chicago Dog Pure beef dog with yellow mustard, sweet relish, onion, tomato, pickle, sport peppers, and celery salt. | $3.99 | 380 cal |
| Corn Dog A classic beef frank dipped in honey-flavored cornbread batter and fried golden brown. | $2.49 | 270 cal |
| Footlong Quarter Pound Coney A quarter-pound beef hot dog in a footlong bun topped with warm chili and shredded cheddar cheese. | $5.99 | 680 cal |
All-American Dog
330 cal
A pure beef hot dog in a soft bun with mustard, ketchup, relish, and chopped onion.
Chicago Dog
380 cal
Pure beef dog with yellow mustard, sweet relish, onion, tomato, pickle, sport peppers, and celery salt.
Corn Dog
270 cal
A classic beef frank dipped in honey-flavored cornbread batter and fried golden brown.
Footlong Quarter Pound Coney
680 cal
A quarter-pound beef hot dog in a footlong bun topped with warm chili and shredded cheddar cheese.
Sonic Chicken
Sonic chicken runs from the stripped-down Chicken Slinger at $3.49 to the full Crispy or Grilled Chicken Sandwich. The Jumbo Popcorn Chicken is one of those snack-sized orders that works at any time of day. The Chicken Strip Dinner with Texas toast is solid value for a full sit-in-your-car meal.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich Breaded and fried chicken breast on a toasted bun with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. | $5.49 | 600 cal |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich Grilled chicken breast on a toasted bun with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Lighter choice. | $5.99 | 390 cal |
| Chicken Slinger Crispy chicken patty with pickle chips and mayo on a soft bun. Simple and satisfying. | $3.49 | 440 cal |
| Jumbo Popcorn Chicken Bite-sized crispy chicken pieces seasoned and fried. Great for dipping or snacking. | $5.99 | 480 cal |
| Chicken Strip Dinner Three crispy chicken strips served with Texas toast, tots or fries, and dipping sauce. | $7.49 | 640 cal |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Crispy chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce with ranch dressing, lettuce, and tomato. | $6.29 | 630 cal |
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
600 cal
Breaded and fried chicken breast on a toasted bun with mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
390 cal
Grilled chicken breast on a toasted bun with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Lighter choice.
Chicken Slinger
440 cal
Crispy chicken patty with pickle chips and mayo on a soft bun. Simple and satisfying.
Jumbo Popcorn Chicken
480 cal
Bite-sized crispy chicken pieces seasoned and fried. Great for dipping or snacking.
Sonic Tots & Fries
Tater tots are the item Sonic is most associated with outside of the drinks. They hold up well and come out crispy. Chili Cheese Tots at $3.99 are the loaded upgrade that most regulars order at least occasionally. The three tot sizes let you right-size your order without waste.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Tater Tots - Small Sonic famous golden tater tots, crispy outside and fluffy inside. Small size. | $2.49 | 270 cal |
| Tater Tots - Medium Sonic famous golden tater tots, crispy outside and fluffy inside. Medium size. | $2.99 | 360 cal |
| Tater Tots - Large Sonic famous golden tater tots in the largest size. Perfect for sharing. | $3.49 | 480 cal |
| Chili Cheese Tots Golden tater tots smothered in warm chili and shredded cheddar cheese. | $3.99 | 560 cal |
| Mozzarella Sticks Breaded mozzarella sticks fried golden and served with marinara dipping sauce. | $3.99 | 440 cal |
Tater Tots - Small
270 cal
Sonic famous golden tater tots, crispy outside and fluffy inside. Small size.
Tater Tots - Medium
360 cal
Sonic famous golden tater tots, crispy outside and fluffy inside. Medium size.
Tater Tots - Large
480 cal
Sonic famous golden tater tots in the largest size. Perfect for sharing.
Chili Cheese Tots
560 cal
Golden tater tots smothered in warm chili and shredded cheddar cheese.
Sonic Drinks & Slushes
This is genuinely Sonic's strongest category. Over a million combinations using slush bases, limeades, flavored sodas, and add-ins. Happy Hour runs every day from 2 to 4 PM with half-price drinks. Cherry Limeade and Ocean Water are the two Sonic drinks people order who say they are not that into fast food drinks.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Route 44 Slush Sonic famous 44-ounce slush in your choice of flavor. The ultimate drive-in drink. | $3.99 | 320 cal |
| Cherry Limeade Real cherry juice mixed with limeade for a sweet-tart refresher. A Sonic signature. | $3.49 | 280 cal |
| Ocean Water Sprite mixed with blue coconut flavor and real lime juice for a tropical fizzy treat. | $3.49 | 240 cal |
| Strawberry Lemonade Fresh-tasting lemonade blended with sweet strawberry syrup. Bright and refreshing. | $3.49 | 290 cal |
| Watermelon Slush Icy watermelon-flavored slush, perfectly sweet and cold on a hot day. | $3.29 | 270 cal |
| Grape Slush Classic grape-flavored Sonic slush. Sweet, icy, and a crowd favorite. | $3.29 | 280 cal |
| Sparkling Water with Flavor Carbonated water customized with a splash of your chosen syrup flavor. Light and refreshing. | $2.49 | 5 cal |
Route 44 Slush
320 cal
Sonic famous 44-ounce slush in your choice of flavor. The ultimate drive-in drink.
Cherry Limeade
280 cal
Real cherry juice mixed with limeade for a sweet-tart refresher. A Sonic signature.
Ocean Water
240 cal
Sprite mixed with blue coconut flavor and real lime juice for a tropical fizzy treat.
Strawberry Lemonade
290 cal
Fresh-tasting lemonade blended with sweet strawberry syrup. Bright and refreshing.
Sonic Shakes & Ice Cream
Sonic hand-spins their shakes with real ice cream, which makes the texture noticeably different from chains using soft-serve. The Sonic Blast with Oreo or M&Ms is the item that ends up on tables after someone said they were not getting dessert. The Ice Cream Cone at $1.99 is about as simple and satisfying as a drive-in dessert gets.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Shake Hand-spun real ice cream shake in chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. Thick and creamy. | $5.49 | 650 cal |
| Master Blast Sonic ice cream blended with your choice of mix-in candies or cookies. Premium treat. | $5.99 | 780 cal |
| Sonic Blast Vanilla ice cream blended with Oreo, M&Ms, or Snickers for a thick, indulgent dessert. | $4.99 | 700 cal |
| Ice Cream Cone Soft-serve vanilla ice cream in a crispy cone. Classic and simple. | $1.99 | 190 cal |
| Banana Split Shake Banana, strawberry, and chocolate blended together in a thick hand-spun shake. | $5.69 | 710 cal |
| Sundae Soft-serve ice cream topped with your choice of hot fudge, caramel, or strawberry syrup. | $2.99 | 350 cal |
Classic Shake
650 cal
Hand-spun real ice cream shake in chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. Thick and creamy.
Master Blast
780 cal
Sonic ice cream blended with your choice of mix-in candies or cookies. Premium treat.
Sonic Blast
700 cal
Vanilla ice cream blended with Oreo, M&Ms, or Snickers for a thick, indulgent dessert.
Ice Cream Cone
190 cal
Soft-serve vanilla ice cream in a crispy cone. Classic and simple.
Sonic Breakfast
Sonic breakfast runs until 10:30 AM at most locations. The SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito with sausage, bacon, eggs, and cheese is a proper meal for under $5. French Toast Sticks with syrup are a legitimately good sweet option that does not feel like an afterthought.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and tots wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. | $3.99 | 470 cal |
| SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, cheddar cheese, and tots wrapped in a large flour tortilla. | $4.99 | 620 cal |
| French Toast Sticks Five thick French toast sticks with a light cinnamon coating, served with syrup for dipping. | $2.99 | 380 cal |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Toaster Sausage patty, scrambled egg, and melted cheese on thick toasted Texas bread. | $4.49 | 590 cal |
| Cinnabon Cinnasnacks Warm cinnamon pastry bites from Cinnabon, great for a sweet morning treat. | $3.49 | 310 cal |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Crispy bacon, scrambled egg, and American cheese on a warm, buttery biscuit. | $3.99 | 500 cal |
Breakfast Burrito
470 cal
Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and tots wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito
620 cal
Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, cheddar cheese, and tots wrapped in a large flour tortilla.
French Toast Sticks
380 cal
Five thick French toast sticks with a light cinnamon coating, served with syrup for dipping.
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Toaster
590 cal
Sausage patty, scrambled egg, and melted cheese on thick toasted Texas bread.
Sonic Kids Meals
Sonic kids meals come in the Wacky Pack format with a toy. The corn dog and grilled cheese are the two easiest picks for varying tastes. Everything comes with a small tots and small drink, and the prices are fair relative to what you get.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese Kids Meal A melty grilled cheese sandwich with a small tots and a small drink. Kids love it. | $4.99 | 490 cal |
| Corn Dog Kids Meal Classic corn dog with a small tots and a small drink. Easy and familiar for kids. | $4.99 | 450 cal |
| Jr. Burger Kids Meal Jr. Burger with a small tots and a small drink. A solid little burger for young appetites. | $5.49 | 580 cal |
| Wacky Pack Chicken Strips Kids Meal Two crispy chicken strips with tots, a small drink, and a fun toy inside. | $5.49 | 520 cal |
Grilled Cheese Kids Meal
490 cal
A melty grilled cheese sandwich with a small tots and a small drink. Kids love it.
Corn Dog Kids Meal
450 cal
Classic corn dog with a small tots and a small drink. Easy and familiar for kids.
Jr. Burger Kids Meal
580 cal
Jr. Burger with a small tots and a small drink. A solid little burger for young appetites.
Wacky Pack Chicken Strips Kids Meal
520 cal
Two crispy chicken strips with tots, a small drink, and a fun toy inside.
Sonic vs Other Fast Food Chains (2026)
How does Sonic compare to McDonald's, Burger King, and Whataburger on price and value? Here is a quick comparison for 2026.
| Restaurant | Jr. Burger | Double Burger |
|---|---|---|
| Sonic Drive-In | $2.99 | $7.99 |
| McDonald's | $3.49 | $7.49 |
| Burger King | $3.29 | $8.29 |
| Whataburger | $4.49 | $8.99 |
Prices are approximate averages for 2026 and vary by location. Sonic Happy Hour drinks at half price make their drinks the best value in this comparison.
Sonic Insider Tips for 2026
Plan Around Happy Hour
Every day from 2 to 4 PM, all drinks and slushes are half price. If you are going to Sonic for a drink run, there is no reason to do it outside these hours unless it is urgent.
Tots, Not Fries
Sonic fries are serviceable but tater tots are the item the place is genuinely known for. If you are new or bringing someone for the first time, start with tots.
Customize Your Slush
Sonic lets you mix flavors. Cherry and vanilla in Sprite, blue coconut and lime, peach and cream - there are thousands of combinations. Ask the carhop or customize in the app.
Use the App for Extra Deals
The Sonic app runs its own half-price drink promotions outside of regular Happy Hour. It is free and usually has at least one deal going at any given time.
Coney for a Real Meal
The Footlong Quarter Pound Coney with chili and cheese is more filling than it looks. At $5.99 it is a proper meal option that beats a basic burger at the same price.
Breakfast Until 10:30
Sonic serves breakfast until approximately 10:30 AM. The SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito is one of the better under-$5 breakfast options in fast food. Plan accordingly.
Ice Cream Cone for $1.99
If you want a simple dessert, the soft-serve ice cream cone at $1.99 is an easy win. It does not need a long explanation - it is a good ice cream cone at a fair price.
Order Ahead to Skip the Wait
On busy afternoons, ordering through the Sonic app before you arrive means your food is ready when you pull in. It saves time and keeps food hotter.
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About Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In was founded by Troy Smith in 1953 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, originally called Top Hat Drive-In. The name changed to Sonic in 1959 when the brand began franchising. The drive-in format, where customers order from a speaker stall and a carhop delivers food to the car, has remained the defining feature of every Sonic location for over 70 years.
Today Sonic operates more than 3,500 locations across 46 states. The menu covers burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, tater tots, a full breakfast lineup, and a drinks program with over a million possible combinations. Happy Hour runs every day from 2 PM to 4 PM with half-price drinks and slushes.
For the most current information, visit the official Sonic Drive-In website. You can also explore our Sonic Drive-In menu page or compare prices with other restaurants on our all restaurants page.