I rarely stop for a drink while driving. I traveled to Birmingham 5 times this week from North Alabama. The first time I stopped I ordered a cold coffee drink and the window attendant made me smile so the next evening I decided to stop there again. This stop was filled with laughter. I knew that I wanted to stop one more time before my trips back and forth to Birmingham ended on Friday. I learned the names of the two Sonic employees. I want to thank Christine and Brianna for making these long trips easier with their rich laughter and friendly customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Konecny
Outstanding customer service and some of the nicest people we have meet on the open road.
Nestled at 15 Russell Avenue in the heart of Warrior, Alabama—a quaint town in Blount County with roots tracing back to the early 20th century—Sonic Drive-In stands as a vibrant beacon of American fast-food nostalgia. This location, often listed under nearby Hayden due to postal quirks, buzzes with the classic drive-in charm that Sonic pioneered since 1953. Pull up to one of the striped stalls, and you’re transported to a simpler era: carhops on roller skates (or swift feet) deliver orders straight to your window, while upbeat tunes play overhead. Warrior, with its population hovering around 3,200, is a close-knit community of blue-collar families, railroad history buffs, and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to nearby Smith Lake. Sonic fits right in, serving as the go-to spot for locals grabbing a quick breakfast burrito on the way to work at the nearby Kimberly-Clark plant or unwinding with cherry limeades after a high school football game at Hayden High. The restaurant’s brick facade, integrated into the Logan Station Valero complex, offers a rare indoor seating area alongside the traditional drive-thru—perfect for rainy Alabama afternoons. The menu? A symphony of indulgence: quarter-pound cheeseburgers slathered in tangy sauce, footlong Coney hot dogs piled with chili and onions, crispy tots dusted in Cajun seasoning, and those legendary hand-mixed shakes in flavors from strawberry to Superman blue. Don’t miss the Ocean Water, a coconut-lime slush that refreshes like a Gulf Coast breeze. Happy Hour from 2-5 p.m. slashes drink prices, drawing crowds for half-off blasts and iced teas. Reviews paint a mixed but passionate picture: a solid 3.7 stars on platforms like Restaurantji, praising generous portions and friendly staff—“The shakes were very good,” raves one patron—but docking points for occasional long waits or order mix-ups. “Manager hooked us up with free cheese sticks,” notes a forgiving reviewer. Yet, gripes about closing-time refusals echo the small-town gripes that make places like this endearing. In Warrior’s unhurried rhythm, Sonic isn’t just fast food; it’s a ritual. Families pile into trucks for post-church Sundays, teens flirt over fries, and travelers off I-65 snag slushes en route to Birmingham. Amid Alabama’s rolling hills and iron-ore legacy, this Sonic pulses with flavor, fun, and that unmistakable red-roof allure—proving drive-ins endure where highways meet heart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Hobbs
Might be the best Sonic establishment I’ve been to. And I’ve been to a lot of Sonic’s. If you’re driving on i 65 and need to stop for food, this is the place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Aaron
Burgers are good. Fries and tats is about like eating cardboard. They NEVER get the order correct. You have to repeat your self multiple times when ordering and they still don’t get it correct.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hope Mann
Service and food has always been good. Respectful employees that are always willing to fix anything missing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Amos
Waited 20 mins then the order was wrong!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Katherine Amanda
I’m not giving a 5 on atmosphere because those harsh lights have to go. BUT: I wanted to come and give a review to say thanks to the manager today who rectified a slight snafu and really went out of her way to make certain that not only was the problem taken care of, but that the staff used it as a learning experience. She told me her name but I waited a few hours to review and have now forgotten it. I was really impressed with the way she handled the situation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaquan Chapman
One of the best Sonics in the U.S. Friendly staff and very helpful and quick service...2 thumbs up👍👍
Natalie Corson
Dude these lady's were too personable... loved it I was treated like anyone else and that doesn't happen everywhere especially in the middle of nowhere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorrie Kenney
We’re a large family and have come to expect mistakes on our orders. This location, just off I-65 in Hayden, AL, appears to be a newer Valero gas station with Sonic attached. It has dine in or drive thru options. We were pleasantly surprised to see the manager working just as hard alongside her staff to make sure orders were accurate and clients well cared for. We love Sonic drinks and enjoy their food & treats. This was one of our best Sonic experiences in years!
DO NOT GO HERE! Spend $40 on stuff and half the order was missing and half of what we did get was wrong… for the love of GOD DO NOT GIVE THEN BUSINESS. I order 4 combos and got 3 bags of French fries….. ❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
BlackFox0911
Staff was friendly. Order was accurate and service was fast. Dining area was clean. Would definitely eat there again if I’m ever in the area
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
funny money
great customer service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alyssa LeCroy
Didn’t get order correct, cups fell apart from the bottom when lifted up spilling milkshake everywhere.
I rarely stop for a drink while driving. I traveled to Birmingham 5 times this week from North Alabama. The first time I stopped I ordered a cold coffee drink and the window attendant made me smile so the next evening I decided to stop there again. This stop was filled with laughter. I knew that I wanted to stop one more time before my trips back and forth to Birmingham ended on Friday. I learned the names of the two Sonic employees. I want to thank Christine and Brianna for making these long trips easier with their rich laughter and friendly customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding customer service and some of the nicest people we have meet on the open road.
Nestled at 15 Russell Avenue in the heart of Warrior, Alabama—a quaint town in Blount County with roots tracing back to the early 20th century—Sonic Drive-In stands as a vibrant beacon of American fast-food nostalgia. This location, often listed under nearby Hayden due to postal quirks, buzzes with the classic drive-in charm that Sonic pioneered since 1953. Pull up to one of the striped stalls, and you’re transported to a simpler era: carhops on roller skates (or swift feet) deliver orders straight to your window, while upbeat tunes play overhead.
Warrior, with its population hovering around 3,200, is a close-knit community of blue-collar families, railroad history buffs, and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to nearby Smith Lake. Sonic fits right in, serving as the go-to spot for locals grabbing a quick breakfast burrito on the way to work at the nearby Kimberly-Clark plant or unwinding with cherry limeades after a high school football game at Hayden High. The restaurant’s brick facade, integrated into the Logan Station Valero complex, offers a rare indoor seating area alongside the traditional drive-thru—perfect for rainy Alabama afternoons.
The menu? A symphony of indulgence: quarter-pound cheeseburgers slathered in tangy sauce, footlong Coney hot dogs piled with chili and onions, crispy tots dusted in Cajun seasoning, and those legendary hand-mixed shakes in flavors from strawberry to Superman blue. Don’t miss the Ocean Water, a coconut-lime slush that refreshes like a Gulf Coast breeze. Happy Hour from 2-5 p.m. slashes drink prices, drawing crowds for half-off blasts and iced teas.
Reviews paint a mixed but passionate picture: a solid 3.7 stars on platforms like Restaurantji, praising generous portions and friendly staff—“The shakes were very good,” raves one patron—but docking points for occasional long waits or order mix-ups. “Manager hooked us up with free cheese sticks,” notes a forgiving reviewer. Yet, gripes about closing-time refusals echo the small-town gripes that make places like this endearing.
In Warrior’s unhurried rhythm, Sonic isn’t just fast food; it’s a ritual. Families pile into trucks for post-church Sundays, teens flirt over fries, and travelers off I-65 snag slushes en route to Birmingham. Amid Alabama’s rolling hills and iron-ore legacy, this Sonic pulses with flavor, fun, and that unmistakable red-roof allure—proving drive-ins endure where highways meet heart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Might be the best Sonic establishment I’ve been to. And I’ve been to a lot of Sonic’s. If you’re driving on i 65 and need to stop for food, this is the place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burgers are good. Fries and tats is about like eating cardboard. They NEVER get the order correct. You have to repeat your self multiple times when ordering and they still don’t get it correct.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Service and food has always been good. Respectful employees that are always willing to fix anything missing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited 20 mins then the order was wrong!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
I’m not giving a 5 on atmosphere because those harsh lights have to go. BUT: I wanted to come and give a review to say thanks to the manager today who rectified a slight snafu and really went out of her way to make certain that not only was the problem taken care of, but that the staff used it as a learning experience. She told me her name but I waited a few hours to review and have now forgotten it. I was really impressed with the way she handled the situation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best Sonics in the U.S. Friendly staff and very helpful and quick service...2 thumbs up👍👍
Dude these lady's were too personable... loved it I was treated like anyone else and that doesn't happen everywhere especially in the middle of nowhere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’re a large family and have come to expect mistakes on our orders. This location, just off I-65 in Hayden, AL, appears to be a newer Valero gas station with Sonic attached. It has dine in or drive thru options. We were pleasantly surprised to see the manager working just as hard alongside her staff to make sure orders were accurate and clients well cared for. We love Sonic drinks and enjoy their food & treats. This was one of our best Sonic experiences in years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
DO NOT GO HERE! Spend $40 on stuff and half the order was missing and half of what we did get was wrong… for the love of GOD DO NOT GIVE THEN BUSINESS. I order 4 combos and got 3 bags of French fries…..
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Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Staff was friendly. Order was accurate and service was fast. Dining area was clean. Would definitely eat there again if I’m ever in the area
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
great customer service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn’t get order correct, cups fell apart from the bottom when lifted up spilling milkshake everywhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Horrible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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