Sonic Drive-In
9505 Magnolia Ave, Riverside
(951) 689-0851
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Worst experience. Homeless sleeping inside, bugging customers for money and stinking up the place. Employees never kick them out. Asked for waters, never got them. Half filled tator tots not worth the price. Shoes sticking to the floor because nobody mops. Dirty tables. TVs look like they've never been cleaned. All around, it wasn't a good experience and didn't leave us wanting to come back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
NO PARKING!!! Half the non existent parking is restricted to App order pick up. Full.. the other half Full. Had to go through the drive-thru, food was okay, pickle slush was too sweet for me but still good. This was my 1st time ever at a Sonic. I'm a little disappointed. I will stay home and cook for myself next time.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
They have a sit down area inside, superrrr clean. And they were kind enough to let me use the restroom after hours! Ohh and super quick friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We waited 15 to 20 minutes for our food just for it to taste old and like a Luke warm temperature. I bought the largest sonic oreo pieces blast (milkshake) they had and it had very very minimal oreo pieces, 7$ for a huge cup of vanilla ice cream. Normally I don't do thus but I would not recommend spending money at this establishment.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
This place is dumb. It should be a drive up, but they only have a few slots that are always full. Or you could do the mobile order, except we don't have the app, and we're currently blocking traffic, and there isn't a spot anyway. Or you do do the drive through that isn't really a drive through. Or you could eat inside, if there was parking, but there isn't. All the ordering options are also piled on top of each other, so they're all in the way of each other, so it's extra inconvenient. Why? Just why?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
I’ve known about Sonic since back in 2001 when I lived in Georgia, so you can imagine my excitement when I found out they were opening a location here in California! It’s like getting a little piece of my memory back.
Now, let me tell you, my absolute favorite thing to eat at Sonic is their ice cream. Specifically, anything with Reese's. I always go for extra Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups because, in my opinion, it just tastes better that way! But honestly, the ice cream alone is worth the trip. 🍦 If I’m in the mood for something savory, their coney dogs hit the spot every time. I like pairing them with a strawberry nerd slush or a grape slush—definitely a fun, sweet combo.
There was a time when I came here almost every day to try something new off their menu. The variety is huge, and I got to taste everything from breakfast items to lunch to their desserts (which are my absolute favorite). If I had to pick my second favorite, it’d be the coney or Chicago dogs, but desserts take the crown for me!
What really adds to the experience is the nostalgic touch of the rollerblading servers. I love the old-school vibe and how they’ll skate your food to you—it’s a nice reminder of the good ol’ days of our grandparents time- being here sort of gives it an old-timey vibe from the 60's.
Keep in mind, this place can get pretty crowded on weekends or late at night, so be ready to wait a bit. But overall, if you’re craving classic American comfort food, this is the spot to hit up! 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Too hard to order thru the drive thru
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Great food, fast service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stop to get a milkshake realize they had my lemonade that I've always loved
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Why changed the foam cups :(
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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Extremely slow service. I ordered online for pickup and it took over 20 minutes for someone to answer once I pressed the red button. Then another 20 minutes just to get my items. What is the point of ordering online if it takes forever to get your food and drinks
Service: 1
I have worked in food service the last 10 years so I have a lot of grace but this was truly the worst experiance I have ever had at any establishment. We ordered 2 large chili cheese fries with jalepenos and payed almost $20... it took over 15 minutes to get the food... when we got it there were no jalepenos on it and the portion was miniscule for 8 dollars each. Took forever to get the jalapeños as the guy got to the car he dropped both of them.... at that point my husband had already finished the small portion because it had gotten cold. All in all we spent 20 dollars for something that was worth less than 5. Whole meal was less than 7 bites. Ridiculous
Definitely recommend this Sonic service is prompt and with a friendly smile
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was very dry. I did not like it. I felt that I wanted toss the food in the trash
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
The food was dry it could of been more better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
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