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Price GuideVerified June 2026

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.

Total Items51
Price Range$1.99 - $11.49
Avg Price$5.14
Categories9
By USA Food Journal Team|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

ItemCategoryPriceCalories
SuperSONIC Double CheeseburgerBurgers$7.99980 cal
Classic CheeseburgerBurgers$5.29650 cal
SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger ComboCombos$11.491190 cal
Footlong Quarter Pound ConeyHot Dogs$5.99680 cal
Tater Tots - MediumTots & Fries$2.99360 cal
Chili Cheese TotsTots & Fries$3.99560 cal
Route 44 SlushDrinks & Slushes$3.99320 cal
Cherry LimeadeDrinks & Slushes$3.49280 cal
Ocean WaterDrinks & Slushes$3.49240 cal
Sonic BlastShakes & Ice Cream$4.99700 cal
Classic ShakeShakes & Ice Cream$5.49650 cal
SuperSONIC Breakfast BurritoBreakfast$4.99620 cal

Sonic Combos

6 items|$6.49 - $11.49

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.

ItemPriceCalories
Classic Cheeseburger Combo

Classic Cheeseburger with your choice of tots or fries and a medium drink.

$8.49920 cal
SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger Combo

SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger paired with medium tots and a medium drink.

$11.491190 cal
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Combo

Crispy Chicken Sandwich with medium tots or fries and a medium drink.

$9.49980 cal
Bacon Double Cheeseburger Combo

Bacon Double Cheeseburger with tots or fries and a drink.

$10.991080 cal
Jr. Burger Combo

Jr. Burger with small tots and a small drink. A solid budget-friendly combo.

$6.49740 cal
Footlong Quarter Pound Coney Combo

Footlong Coney with chili and cheese, served with tots or fries and a drink.

$9.991050 cal
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$8.49

Classic Cheeseburger Combo

920 cal

Classic Cheeseburger with your choice of tots or fries and a medium drink.

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$11.49

SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger Combo

1190 cal

SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger paired with medium tots and a medium drink.

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$9.49

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Combo

980 cal

Crispy Chicken Sandwich with medium tots or fries and a medium drink.

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$10.99

Bacon Double Cheeseburger Combo

1080 cal

Bacon Double Cheeseburger with tots or fries and a drink.

Sonic Burgers

7 items|$2.99 - $8.79

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.

ItemPriceCalories
Classic Sonic Burger

A classic single beef patty with mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion on a toasted bun.

$4.49590 cal
Classic Cheeseburger

Sonic beef patty topped with American cheese, mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion.

$5.29650 cal
SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger

Two beef patties with double American cheese, mustard, mayo, ketchup, pickles, tomato, lettuce, and onion.

$7.99980 cal
Bacon Double Cheeseburger

Double beef with crispy bacon strips, two slices of American cheese, and all the classic toppings.

$8.791040 cal
Jr. Burger

A smaller single beef patty burger with mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion. Great value pick.

$2.99410 cal
Bacon Cheeseburger Toaster

Beef patty and crispy bacon on thick Texas toast with cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomato.

$6.49720 cal
SONIC Cheeseburger

Fresh beef patty with American cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion.

$5.99690 cal
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$4.49

Classic Sonic Burger

590 cal

A classic single beef patty with mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion on a toasted bun.

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$5.29

Classic Cheeseburger

650 cal

Sonic beef patty topped with American cheese, mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion.

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$7.99

SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger

980 cal

Two beef patties with double American cheese, mustard, mayo, ketchup, pickles, tomato, lettuce, and onion.

🍔
$8.79

Bacon Double Cheeseburger

1040 cal

Double beef with crispy bacon strips, two slices of American cheese, and all the classic toppings.

Sonic Hot Dogs

4 items|$2.49 - $5.99

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.

ItemPriceCalories
All-American Dog

A pure beef hot dog in a soft bun with mustard, ketchup, relish, and chopped onion.

$3.49330 cal
Chicago Dog

Pure beef dog with yellow mustard, sweet relish, onion, tomato, pickle, sport peppers, and celery salt.

$3.99380 cal
Corn Dog

A classic beef frank dipped in honey-flavored cornbread batter and fried golden brown.

$2.49270 cal
Footlong Quarter Pound Coney

A quarter-pound beef hot dog in a footlong bun topped with warm chili and shredded cheddar cheese.

$5.99680 cal
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$3.49

All-American Dog

330 cal

A pure beef hot dog in a soft bun with mustard, ketchup, relish, and chopped onion.

🌭
$3.99

Chicago Dog

380 cal

Pure beef dog with yellow mustard, sweet relish, onion, tomato, pickle, sport peppers, and celery salt.

🌭
$2.49

Corn Dog

270 cal

A classic beef frank dipped in honey-flavored cornbread batter and fried golden brown.

🌭
$5.99

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

6 items|$3.49 - $7.49

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.

ItemPriceCalories
Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Breaded and fried chicken breast on a toasted bun with mayo, lettuce, and tomato.

$5.49600 cal
Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast on a toasted bun with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Lighter choice.

$5.99390 cal
Chicken Slinger

Crispy chicken patty with pickle chips and mayo on a soft bun. Simple and satisfying.

$3.49440 cal
Jumbo Popcorn Chicken

Bite-sized crispy chicken pieces seasoned and fried. Great for dipping or snacking.

$5.99480 cal
Chicken Strip Dinner

Three crispy chicken strips served with Texas toast, tots or fries, and dipping sauce.

$7.49640 cal
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Crispy chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce with ranch dressing, lettuce, and tomato.

$6.29630 cal
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$5.49

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

600 cal

Breaded and fried chicken breast on a toasted bun with mayo, lettuce, and tomato.

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$5.99

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

390 cal

Grilled chicken breast on a toasted bun with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Lighter choice.

🍗
$3.49

Chicken Slinger

440 cal

Crispy chicken patty with pickle chips and mayo on a soft bun. Simple and satisfying.

🍗
$5.99

Jumbo Popcorn Chicken

480 cal

Bite-sized crispy chicken pieces seasoned and fried. Great for dipping or snacking.

Sonic Tots & Fries

5 items|$2.49 - $3.99

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.

ItemPriceCalories
Tater Tots - Small

Sonic famous golden tater tots, crispy outside and fluffy inside. Small size.

$2.49270 cal
Tater Tots - Medium

Sonic famous golden tater tots, crispy outside and fluffy inside. Medium size.

$2.99360 cal
Tater Tots - Large

Sonic famous golden tater tots in the largest size. Perfect for sharing.

$3.49480 cal
Chili Cheese Tots

Golden tater tots smothered in warm chili and shredded cheddar cheese.

$3.99560 cal
Mozzarella Sticks

Breaded mozzarella sticks fried golden and served with marinara dipping sauce.

$3.99440 cal
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$2.49

Tater Tots - Small

270 cal

Sonic famous golden tater tots, crispy outside and fluffy inside. Small size.

🍟
$2.99

Tater Tots - Medium

360 cal

Sonic famous golden tater tots, crispy outside and fluffy inside. Medium size.

🍟
$3.49

Tater Tots - Large

480 cal

Sonic famous golden tater tots in the largest size. Perfect for sharing.

🍟
$3.99

Chili Cheese Tots

560 cal

Golden tater tots smothered in warm chili and shredded cheddar cheese.

Sonic Drinks & Slushes

7 items|$2.49 - $3.99

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.

ItemPriceCalories
Route 44 Slush

Sonic famous 44-ounce slush in your choice of flavor. The ultimate drive-in drink.

$3.99320 cal
Cherry Limeade

Real cherry juice mixed with limeade for a sweet-tart refresher. A Sonic signature.

$3.49280 cal
Ocean Water

Sprite mixed with blue coconut flavor and real lime juice for a tropical fizzy treat.

$3.49240 cal
Strawberry Lemonade

Fresh-tasting lemonade blended with sweet strawberry syrup. Bright and refreshing.

$3.49290 cal
Watermelon Slush

Icy watermelon-flavored slush, perfectly sweet and cold on a hot day.

$3.29270 cal
Grape Slush

Classic grape-flavored Sonic slush. Sweet, icy, and a crowd favorite.

$3.29280 cal
Sparkling Water with Flavor

Carbonated water customized with a splash of your chosen syrup flavor. Light and refreshing.

$2.495 cal
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$3.99

Route 44 Slush

320 cal

Sonic famous 44-ounce slush in your choice of flavor. The ultimate drive-in drink.

🥤
$3.49

Cherry Limeade

280 cal

Real cherry juice mixed with limeade for a sweet-tart refresher. A Sonic signature.

🥤
$3.49

Ocean Water

240 cal

Sprite mixed with blue coconut flavor and real lime juice for a tropical fizzy treat.

🥤
$3.49

Strawberry Lemonade

290 cal

Fresh-tasting lemonade blended with sweet strawberry syrup. Bright and refreshing.

Sonic Shakes & Ice Cream

6 items|$1.99 - $5.99

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.

ItemPriceCalories
Classic Shake

Hand-spun real ice cream shake in chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. Thick and creamy.

$5.49650 cal
Master Blast

Sonic ice cream blended with your choice of mix-in candies or cookies. Premium treat.

$5.99780 cal
Sonic Blast

Vanilla ice cream blended with Oreo, M&Ms, or Snickers for a thick, indulgent dessert.

$4.99700 cal
Ice Cream Cone

Soft-serve vanilla ice cream in a crispy cone. Classic and simple.

$1.99190 cal
Banana Split Shake

Banana, strawberry, and chocolate blended together in a thick hand-spun shake.

$5.69710 cal
Sundae

Soft-serve ice cream topped with your choice of hot fudge, caramel, or strawberry syrup.

$2.99350 cal
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$5.49

Classic Shake

650 cal

Hand-spun real ice cream shake in chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. Thick and creamy.

🍦
$5.99

Master Blast

780 cal

Sonic ice cream blended with your choice of mix-in candies or cookies. Premium treat.

🍦
$4.99

Sonic Blast

700 cal

Vanilla ice cream blended with Oreo, M&Ms, or Snickers for a thick, indulgent dessert.

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$1.99

Ice Cream Cone

190 cal

Soft-serve vanilla ice cream in a crispy cone. Classic and simple.

Sonic Breakfast

6 items|$2.99 - $4.99

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.

ItemPriceCalories
Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and tots wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

$3.99470 cal
SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, cheddar cheese, and tots wrapped in a large flour tortilla.

$4.99620 cal
French Toast Sticks

Five thick French toast sticks with a light cinnamon coating, served with syrup for dipping.

$2.99380 cal
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Toaster

Sausage patty, scrambled egg, and melted cheese on thick toasted Texas bread.

$4.49590 cal
Cinnabon Cinnasnacks

Warm cinnamon pastry bites from Cinnabon, great for a sweet morning treat.

$3.49310 cal
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Crispy bacon, scrambled egg, and American cheese on a warm, buttery biscuit.

$3.99500 cal
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$3.99

Breakfast Burrito

470 cal

Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and tots wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

🥚
$4.99

SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito

620 cal

Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, cheddar cheese, and tots wrapped in a large flour tortilla.

🥚
$2.99

French Toast Sticks

380 cal

Five thick French toast sticks with a light cinnamon coating, served with syrup for dipping.

🥚
$4.49

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Toaster

590 cal

Sausage patty, scrambled egg, and melted cheese on thick toasted Texas bread.

Sonic Kids Meals

4 items|$4.99 - $5.49

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.

ItemPriceCalories
Grilled Cheese Kids Meal

A melty grilled cheese sandwich with a small tots and a small drink. Kids love it.

$4.99490 cal
Corn Dog Kids Meal

Classic corn dog with a small tots and a small drink. Easy and familiar for kids.

$4.99450 cal
Jr. Burger Kids Meal

Jr. Burger with a small tots and a small drink. A solid little burger for young appetites.

$5.49580 cal
Wacky Pack Chicken Strips Kids Meal

Two crispy chicken strips with tots, a small drink, and a fun toy inside.

$5.49520 cal
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$4.99

Grilled Cheese Kids Meal

490 cal

A melty grilled cheese sandwich with a small tots and a small drink. Kids love it.

🎉
$4.99

Corn Dog Kids Meal

450 cal

Classic corn dog with a small tots and a small drink. Easy and familiar for kids.

🎉
$5.49

Jr. Burger Kids Meal

580 cal

Jr. Burger with a small tots and a small drink. A solid little burger for young appetites.

🎉
$5.49

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.

RestaurantJr. BurgerDouble 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sonic Menu

What are the Sonic Drive-In menu prices in 2026?
Sonic menu prices in 2026 range from $1.99 to $11.49. Individual burgers start at $2.99 for the Jr. Burger and go up to $8.79 for the Bacon Double Cheeseburger. Combos run $6.49 to $11.49. Drinks and slushes are $2.49 to $3.99, and shakes are $4.99 to $5.99.
What is the cheapest item at Sonic?
The Ice Cream Cone at $1.99 is the lowest-priced item. The Jr. Burger at $2.99 and the Corn Dog at $2.49 are the cheapest food items. Small Tater Tots at $2.49 are the cheapest side.
What is Sonic Happy Hour and when is it?
Sonic Happy Hour runs every day from 2 PM to 4 PM. During this window, all drinks and slushes are half price. This is not a limited promotion. It happens daily. A Route 44 Slush that normally costs $3.99 is around $2 during Happy Hour.
What is the Route 44 at Sonic?
The Route 44 is Sonic famous 44-ounce drink cup. Any drink or slush can be ordered in Route 44 size. It is the largest drink size and the most associated with Sonic brand recognition. At Happy Hour the price drops significantly.
What are Sonic tater tots?
Sonic tater tots are potato tots fried golden brown and served hot. They are the most recognized side item at Sonic and available in small ($2.49), medium ($2.99), and large ($3.49). Chili Cheese Tots add warm chili and shredded cheddar for $3.99.
What is the best thing to order at Sonic?
The SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger is the top burger order. Cherry Limeade or Ocean Water are the standout drinks. Chili Cheese Tots are the go-to loaded side. The Sonic Blast with Oreo or M&Ms is the most popular dessert item.
Does Sonic have a breakfast menu?
Yes, Sonic serves breakfast until approximately 10:30 AM at most locations. Items include the SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito at $4.99, French Toast Sticks at $2.99, Sausage Egg and Cheese Toaster at $4.49, and the Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit at $3.99.
Does Sonic have a kids menu?
Yes, Sonic offers Wacky Pack kids meals that come with a toy. Options include a Corn Dog Kids Meal, Jr. Burger Kids Meal, Grilled Cheese Kids Meal, and Wacky Pack Chicken Strips Kids Meal. Each includes small tots and a small drink. Prices are $4.99 to $5.49.
What is Ocean Water at Sonic?
Ocean Water is one of Sonic most popular signature drinks. It is Sprite mixed with a blue coconut syrup and fresh lime juice, giving it a tropical, slightly sweet flavor with a blue-green color. Available in all cup sizes.
Does Sonic have a mobile app?
Yes, the Sonic app lets you order ahead, access app-exclusive deals, and earn rewards on purchases. The app frequently runs half-price drink deals outside of regular Happy Hour, making it worth downloading for regular Sonic customers.
How does Sonic carhop service work?
You pull into a numbered stall, order through the two-way speaker or the app, and a carhop brings your food directly to your car. You can pay by card at the stall speaker or through the app. Some locations still have carhops on roller skates.
Is Sonic more expensive than McDonald's?
Comparable items at Sonic and McDonald's are similarly priced. A Sonic Jr. Burger at $2.99 is comparable to a McDonald's hamburger. Sonic combos and loaded options like Chili Cheese Tots have no direct McDonald's equivalent. Sonic drinks are generally a better value, especially during Happy Hour.

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.