The Sonic menu with prices 2026 covers everything from $1.99 value items to $13 loaded smash burger combos, with breakfast, slushes, shakes, and kids meals served all day at most locations. I’ve put together the complete breakdown — every category, every popular item, and the most current prices I could verify.
Here’s what you’ll find inside this guide:
- Full Sonic menu broken down by every category
- Updated price ranges from $1.99 to about $13
- The most popular and best-value items called out
- Combo, kids meal, breakfast, and Happy Hour deals
- A nutrition snapshot and pro ordering tips
I’ve been pulling into Sonic stalls since I got my driver’s license, and to this day there’s something about that little red intercom button and a Route 44 slush that just hits right. Let me walk you through it.
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Sonic Drive-In Menu Overview
Sonic Drive-In opened its first location in 1953 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, originally under the name “Top Hat Drive-In,” and rebranded as “Sonic” in 1959 to reflect its commitment to fast service tied to America’s car culture. The slogan was “Service with the Speed of Sound,” and that drive-in DNA has stuck around ever since.
What sets Sonic apart from your average fast-food spot? Two things, in my opinion. First, the carhop drive-in stalls — you pull in, order through a speaker, and food gets brought right to your window (sometimes by a server on roller skates if you’re lucky). Second, the drinks. Nobody — and I mean nobody — does customizable drinks like Sonic. You can mix flavors, swap ice types, and turn a basic Coke into something that feels like a personal creation.
Pricewise, Sonic sits firmly in the budget-to-mid-range zone. Most single items run between $2 and $9, combos hover in the $7–$13 range, and the $1.99 value menu keeps a snack run dirt cheap. Compared to chains like Five Guys or Shake Shack, you’re paying way less for similar portions.
The vibe? Casual, nostalgic, fun. It’s the kind of place where you eat in your car with the windows down on a summer night, and somehow that’s the whole point.
Sonic Menu With Prices (May 2026) Every Category Covered
Here’s the part you came for. I’ve broken the Sonic menu with prices 2026 into all the major categories. Prices below are based on commonly reported figures from multiple sources and Sonic’s posted menu — but heads up, Sonic operates on a franchise model, so your local store might be a buck higher or lower.
Sonic Burgers Menu With Prices
The burger lineup is where Sonic flexes hardest. The current burger category includes the newer SONIC Smasher™ Angus-beef line, the classic SONIC® Cheeseburger, and bigger options like the SuperSONIC® Double Cheeseburger and SuperSONIC® Bacon Double Cheeseburger. I’m a Smasher convert myself — those thin smashed patties get such a good crust.
| Menu Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jr. Hamburger | Classic single patty, mustard, ketchup, pickles, diced onion | $1.99 |
| Jr. Cheeseburger | Same as above with American cheese added | $2.49 |
| SONIC® Cheeseburger | Quarter-pound patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo | $4.99 |
| All-American SONIC Smasher™ | Smashed Angus patty, cheese, grilled onions, pickles | $5.49 |
| All-American Bacon SONIC Smasher™ | Smasher with crispy bacon strips piled on | $6.49 |
| Double SONIC Smasher™ | Two smashed Angus patties stacked tall | $7.29 |
| Triple SONIC Smasher™ | Three smashed patties — order with both hands | $8.79 |
| Pretzel Bacon Double SONIC Smasher™ | Soft pretzel bun, bacon, two smashed patties | $7.99 |
| Pretzel Bacon Triple SONIC Smasher™ | Triple patty version of the pretzel bacon | $8.99 |
| Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger | Toasted garlic-butter bun with bacon and cheese | $5.99 |
| SuperSONIC® Double Cheeseburger | Two beef patties, double cheese, classic toppings | $6.49 |
| SuperSONIC® Bacon Double Cheeseburger | Above plus bacon — the indulgent flagship | $7.39 |
⚠️ Prices may vary by location. Always check your local Sonic or their official app for the most current prices.
Sonic Combos With Prices
Combos add fries or tots and a drink to your entrée. Honestly, I almost always go combo because the per-item math just works out better. The SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger Combo runs $12.99, the SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger Combo is $10.29, the 5 Piece Crispy Tenders Combo is $9.09, and the All-American Hot Dog Combo is $7.19.
| Combo Meal | What’s Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SONIC® Cheeseburger Combo | Cheeseburger + Tots/Fries + Drink | $9.19 |
| Plain SONIC Cheeseburger Combo | Plain version of the same combo | $9.89 |
| SuperSONIC® Double Cheeseburger Combo | Double cheeseburger combo | $10.29 |
| SuperSONIC® Bacon Double Cheeseburger Combo | Loaded bacon double | $12.99 |
| Pretzel Bacon Triple SONIC Smasher™ Combo | Triple smasher with pretzel bun | $12.99 |
| All-American Hot Dog Combo | Classic dog with sides and drink | $7.19 |
| Chili Cheese Coney Combo | Chili cheese coney + side + drink | $7.19 |
| Footlong Quarter Pound Coney Combo | The big footlong combo | $9.19 |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich Combo | Crispy chicken sandwich combo | $9.79 |
| 5 Piece Crispy Tenders Combo | 5 tenders + side + drink + sauces | $9.09 |
| Premium Chicken Bites Combo | Bite-sized chicken combo | $9.49 |
⚠️ Prices may vary by location. Always check your local Sonic or their official app for the most current prices.
Sonic Hot Dogs Menu
Sonic does hot dogs better than 95% of fast-food places — they don’t get talked about enough. The Chili Cheese Coney is the move if you’ve never had one.
| Menu Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| All-American Dog | Beef hot dog, ketchup, mustard, relish, diced onion | $2.99 |
| Chili Cheese Coney | Beef hot dog topped with chili and shredded cheddar | $3.49 |
| New York Dog | Spicy mustard, sauerkraut, diced onion | $3.49 |
| Footlong Quarter Pound Coney | Massive footlong loaded with chili and cheese | $5.99 |
⚠️ Prices may vary by location. Always check your local Sonic or their official app for the most current prices.
Sonic Chicken Menu
If burgers aren’t your thing, the chicken side of the menu has serious depth — sandwiches, tenders, bites, and wraps.
| Menu Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | Crispy fillet, pickles, mayo on a brioche bun | $5.49 |
| Honey Chipotle Crispy Chicken Sandwich | Sweet-spicy honey chipotle sauce | $5.99 |
| 3 Piece Crispy Tenders | Three breaded tenders with sauce | $5.49 |
| 5 Piece Crispy Tenders | Five tenders with two sauces | $7.49 |
| Premium Chicken Bites (Regular) | Bite-sized white meat chunks | $4.99 |
| Premium Chicken Bites (Large) | Bigger portion of bites | $6.99 |
| Bacon Ranch Crispy Chicken Wrap | Wrap with bacon, ranch, lettuce, cheese | $4.49 |
⚠️ Prices may vary by location. Always check your local Sonic or their official app for the most current prices.
Sonic Breakfast Menu With Prices
Now here’s something I love about Sonic — breakfast all day. I’ve ordered a SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito at 8 PM more times than I’d like to admit. The Breakfast Burrito runs $2.29 (combo $4.39), the Breakfast TOASTER is $2.79 (combo $4.69), French Toast Sticks with syrup are $2.29 (combo $3.49), the Premium Breakfast Burrito is $3.59 (combo $5.69), and the SuperSonic Breakfast Burrito is $3.39 (combo $5.49).
| Menu Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | Eggs, sausage, tots, cheddar wrapped in a tortilla | $2.29 |
| SuperSONIC® Breakfast Burrito | Bigger burrito loaded with sausage, eggs, tots, cheese | $3.39 |
| Ultimate Meat & Cheese Breakfast Burrito™ | Bacon, sausage, eggs, tots, double cheese | $3.79 |
| Jr. Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito | Smaller portion, bacon version | $1.99 |
| Jr. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito | Smaller portion, sausage version | $1.99 |
| Bacon Breakfast TOASTER® | Bacon, egg, cheese on Texas toast | $2.79 |
| Sausage Breakfast TOASTER® | Sausage, egg, cheese on Texas toast | $2.79 |
| French Toast Sticks (4 pc) | Golden, cinnamon-dusted, served with syrup | $2.29 |
| Cinnabon® Cinnasnacks (4 pc) | Buttery pastries with cream cheese frosting | $3.29 |
⚠️ Prices may vary by location. Always check your local Sonic or their official app for the most current prices.
Sonic Sides & Snacks
The tots are non-negotiable for me. I’ll fight anyone who says fries are better — Sonic’s tater tots are the real MVP of the side menu.
| Menu Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tater Tots (Small) | Crispy golden tots — Sonic classic | $1.99 |
| Tater Tots (Medium) | Bigger portion of tots | $2.49 |
| Tater Tots (Large) | Family-sized tots | $2.99 |
| Cheese Tots | Tots smothered in melted cheddar | $2.99 |
| Chili Cheese Tots | Tots topped with chili and cheese | $3.49 |
| French Fries (Small/Med/Large) | Classic fries by the size | $1.99 / $2.49 / $2.99 |
| Onion Rings | Thick-cut, beer-battered, golden | $2.99 |
| Mozzarella Sticks (5 pc) | Crispy, melty, with marinara | $3.99 |
| Soft Pretzel Twist | Salted soft pretzel with cheese sauce | $2.79 |
| Corn Dog | Classic battered hot dog on a stick | $1.99 |
| FRITOS® Chili Cheese Wrap | Tortilla loaded with chili, cheese, Fritos | $1.99 |
⚠️ Prices may vary by location. Always check your local Sonic or their official app for the most current prices.
Sonic Drinks Menu — Soft Drinks, Limeades & Slushes
This is the section that turned Sonic into a cult. Slush prices typically run Mini $1.89, Small $2.29, Medium $2.79, Large $3.19, and Route 44 $3.59. And don’t sleep on the Cherry Limeade — it’s the unofficial Sonic mascot in cup form.
| Menu Item | Sizes Available | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Drinks (Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, etc.) | Small to Route 44 | $1.99 – $2.69 |
| Famous Cherry Limeade | Small to Route 44 | $2.49 – $3.49 |
| Real Fruit Slushes (Cherry, Strawberry, Watermelon) | Mini to Route 44 | $1.89 – $3.59 |
| Ocean Water® (Sprite + coconut + blue) | Small to Route 44 | $2.49 – $3.49 |
| Iced Tea (Sweet or Unsweetened) | Small to Route 44 | $1.99 – $2.99 |
| Lemonade (Original or Strawberry) | Small to Route 44 | $2.49 – $3.49 |
| Original Cold Brew Iced Coffee | Small to Large | $1.99 – $3.29 |
| French Vanilla Cold Brew Iced Coffee | Small to Large | $2.19 – $3.49 |
| Hot Coffee | Small to Large | $1.99 – $2.69 |
| Red Bull Slush / Recharger | Medium to Route 44 | $3.99 – $6.59 |
| Bottled Water | Single | $1.49 |
| Simply Orange® Juice | Bottle | $2.49 |
| Milk Jug | Single | $1.49 |
⚠️ Prices may vary by location. Always check your local Sonic or their official app for the most current prices.
Sonic Frozen Zone — Shakes, Blasts & Sundaes
Real talk: Sonic shakes are top three in fast food, no contest. They’re hand-mixed, thick, and topped with whipped cream and a cherry every time.
| Menu Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Shake (Small) | Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, banana | $3.99 |
| Classic Shake (Medium) | Same flavors, bigger size | $4.49 |
| Classic Shake (Large) | The full-on shake experience | $4.99 |
| Master Shake | Premium flavors like Oreo Cheesecake, Caramel | $4.99 – $5.49 |
| SONIC Blast® w/ OREO® (Mini/Small/Medium) | Vanilla soft serve blended with Oreo chunks | $2.99 / $3.99 / $4.49 |
| SONIC Blast® w/ M&M’S® | Soft serve with M&M’s mixed in | $3.99 – $4.49 |
| SONIC Blast® w/ REESE’S® | Soft serve with Reese’s pieces | $3.99 – $4.49 |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | Vanilla soft serve with hot fudge, whipped cream, cherry | $3.49 |
| Strawberry Sundae | Strawberries, whipped cream, cherry | $3.49 |
| Banana Split | Classic three-scoop banana split | $4.49 |
| Cone (Vanilla Soft Serve) | Simple soft serve cone | $1.49 |
⚠️ Prices may vary by location. Always check your local Sonic or their official app for the most current prices.
Sonic Wacky Pack Kids Meals
The Wacky Pack is the kids meal I grew up on, and they still hand out a toy with every one. Each meal comes with an entrée, a small side (apple slices or tots), a drink, and a surprise toy.
| Wacky Pack Option | What’s Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburger Wacky Pack | Jr. burger + side + drink + toy | $4.59 |
| Cheeseburger Wacky Pack | Jr. cheeseburger version | $4.79 |
| Hot Dog Wacky Pack | Mini hot dog version | $4.59 |
| Corn Dog Wacky Pack | Classic corn dog meal | $4.59 |
| Chicken Tenders (3 pc) Wacky Pack | Three crispy tenders | $5.29 |
| Grilled Cheese Wacky Pack | Cheesy grilled cheese | $4.59 |
| Jr. Burrito Wacky Pack | Mini breakfast burrito (breakfast hours) | $4.59 |
⚠️ Prices may vary by location. Always check your local Sonic or their official app for the most current prices.
Sonic $1.99 Menu (Value Menu)
This is hands-down where I tell first-timers to start. Tons of variety, small amount of money. The $1.99 menu features the Jr Bacon Cheeseburger, crispy tender wraps, and small Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, and BARQ’S Root Beer floats, all at a budget-friendly price.
| Menu Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger | Mini bacon cheeseburger | $1.99 |
| Jr. Deluxe Cheeseburger | Junior burger with lettuce, tomato | $1.99 |
| Bacon Ranch Queso Wrap | Crispy chicken, bacon, ranch, queso | $1.99 |
| Southwest Crunch Queso Wrap | Crispy chicken, queso, crunchy bits | $1.99 |
| Corn Dog | Classic battered dog | $1.99 |
| Small Tots / Fries | Mini sized portions | $1.99 |
| Small Slush | Mini slush in any flavor | $1.99 |
| Small Soft Drink | Choice of Coke, Dr Pepper, etc. | $1.99 |
| BARQ’S® Root Beer Float (Small) | Soft serve in root beer | $1.99 |
⚠️ Prices may vary by location. Always check your local Sonic or their official app for the most current prices.
Sonic Limited Time & Seasonal Items
Sonic is constantly rotating LTOs — limited-time slushes, seasonal shakes, and new burger drops. Recent limited-time menu additions have included items like the Vanilla Trick or Treat Blast, Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake, and Bourbon Caramel Iced Coffee. Prices on these typically fall in the $3.99–$5.99 range depending on whether it’s a drink, shake, or food item. Check the Sonic app for what’s live in May at your location.
Sonic Prices Compared to Competitors
I get this question a lot — is Sonic actually cheaper than the other big drive-thru chains? Here’s how it stacks up based on average single-burger and full-combo pricing I’ve tracked:
| Restaurant | Avg. Burger Price | Avg. Meal Price | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Drive-In | $4.99 | $9.50 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| McDonald’s | $5.79 | $10.99 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Burger King | $5.49 | $10.49 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Wendy’s | $5.99 | $11.49 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Five Guys | $9.99 | $16.99 | ⭐⭐ |
In my honest opinion, Sonic is one of the better value plays in the drive-thru game right now — especially if you stack the $1.99 menu with Happy Hour drinks. McDonald’s and Burger King have crept up in price faster than Sonic over the last two years, and you get that extra carhop experience here.
Most Popular Items at Sonic Drive-In
Based on what people order most and what shows up in basically every Sonic conversation I’ve ever had, here are the heavy hitters:
- Famous Cherry Limeade ($2.49–$3.49) — The signature drink. Tart, sweet, fizzy. If you order one thing, make it this.
- Tater Tots ($1.99–$2.99) — Crispier than fries, salt is always perfect. I add cheese half the time.
- SONIC® Cheeseburger ($4.99) — The classic. No frills, just a good burger.
- Chili Cheese Coney ($3.49) — Best chili dog in fast food, hands down. The cheese-to-chili ratio is dialed in.
- SuperSONIC® Bacon Double Cheeseburger ($7.39) — When you’re hungry. Like, really hungry.
- Ocean Water® ($2.49–$3.49) — Bright blue Sprite-coconut concoction. Sounds weird, tastes amazing.
- OREO® SONIC Blast® ($2.99–$4.49) — Thick, packed with cookie chunks. A perfect dessert.
Trust me on the Cherry Limeade. I’ve converted at least a dozen friends with that single drink.
Sonic Nutrition Information
Here’s a quick snapshot of where some popular items land calorie-wise. For the full nutrition and allergen info, the official Sonic site keeps an updated PDF.
| Menu Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONIC® Cheeseburger | ~590 | 25g | 50g | 32g |
| SuperSONIC® Bacon Double Cheeseburger | ~1,090 | 60g | 49g | 70g |
| Chili Cheese Coney | ~440 | 16g | 26g | 30g |
| All-American Dog | ~280 | 11g | 22g | 16g |
| 5 Piece Crispy Tenders | ~450 | 32g | 24g | 24g |
| Tater Tots (Medium) | ~330 | 4g | 38g | 19g |
| French Toast Sticks (4 pc) | ~480 | 8g | 60g | 21g |
| Famous Cherry Limeade (Medium) | ~270 | 0g | 73g | 0g |
| Vanilla Shake (Medium) | ~640 | 13g | 84g | 28g |
| OREO® SONIC Blast® (Small) | ~530 | 9g | 68g | 24g |
For complete official nutrition info (which is more reliable than anything I’d scrape together), check the nutrition section on the Sonic Drive-In website or in the app.
Sonic Secret Menu (The Off-Menu Stuff)
Yep, Sonic has a low-key secret menu, mostly built around drink hacks and burger mods. Here are the ones worth knowing:
- Pickle-O’s — Fried pickles. Not on every menu, but ask and many locations have them.
- Frito Pie — Chili cheese tots over a bag of Fritos. Combo classic.
- Purple Sprite — Sprite with cranberry, lime, and powdered sugar. Sounds odd, drinks great.
- Sonic Sunrise — Cherry limeade mixed with orange juice — like a fast-food mimosa minus the booze.
- Dr Pepper Orgasm — Dr Pepper with Powerade and vanilla syrup. The name’s wild but the drink rules.
Just walk up and ask — most carhops have heard of these.
Sonic Deals, Discounts & Rewards 2026
This is where you save real money. Sonic stacks deals better than most chains:
- Happy Hour (2 PM – 4 PM daily) — Half-price drinks, slushes, and select snacks. This is the single best Sonic deal, period.
- Sonic App Rewards — Free items after purchases, app-only deals, half-price drinks anytime through the app at most locations.
- Half-Price Cheeseburgers on Tuesdays — App-exclusive at participating locations.
- Half-Price Shakes after 8 PM — Available at many locations after dinner hours.
- $1.99 Value Menu — Always running, always cheap.
- Birthday Reward — Sign up for the app and get a free item on your birthday.
- Late Night Happy Hour — Some locations run a second discount window in the evening.
I’d legit just download the app — the deals through it are usually 25–50% better than what’s posted on the menu boards.
How to Order at Sonic Drive-In
Sonic gives you more ordering paths than almost any other chain:
- Drive-In Stalls — The classic. Pull in, hit the red button, order, food comes to your window.
- Drive-Thru Lane — Most locations have one for fast in-and-out.
- Sonic Mobile App — Order ahead, pay in-app, pull into a stall and they bring it out. App also has the best deals.
- Online Order at SonicDriveIn.com — Same as the app, just from a browser.
- Delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub — Available at most locations.
My personal move: order through the app while I’m driving over (with hands-free, obviously), pull into any stall, hit the red button to say I have a mobile order, and the food’s at my window in 5 minutes.
Pro Tips for Dining at Sonic
I’ve been going to Sonic forever, and these are the moves I always recommend to friends:
- Hit Happy Hour religiously — Half-price drinks from 2–4 PM saves you 50% on the most marked-up part of any fast food meal. No-brainer.
- Always order combos for the math — A combo runs you about $1–$2 more than the entrée alone, and you get a side and drink. That’s almost always a better deal.
- Custom-mix your slush flavors — Sonic lets you combine flavors at no extra cost. Cherry-watermelon and strawberry-banana are my go-tos.
- Use the app for half-price cheeseburger Tuesdays — Easy money saved.
- Order Tots over Fries — This is the hill I die on. Tots have more crispy surface area per ounce. Period.
- Tip your carhop — They’re usually paid less than wait staff and bring food to your car. A buck or two goes a long way.
Final Thoughts on the Sonic Menu With Prices 2026
So that’s my full breakdown of the Sonic menu with prices 2026 — every category, every popular pick, and every deal worth knowing about. Sonic isn’t trying to be the fanciest fast-food chain, and that’s exactly its charm. You get classic American drive-in food at fair prices, with a drink menu nobody else can touch and an experience that still feels like 1970s small-town America.
Whether you’re rolling through for a quick Cherry Limeade and tots or loading up the family for a Wacky Pack-and-Smasher dinner, the value is genuinely there — especially if you play Happy Hour and the app right.
Have you tried Sonic lately? Drop your favorite order in the comments — I’m always looking for new combos to try, and I bet I haven’t even scratched the surface of the secret menu yet.
FAQ — Sonic Menu With Prices 2026
What time does Sonic open and close?
Most Sonic locations open at 6 AM (some at 7 AM) and close around 10–11 PM, with extended hours until midnight or 1 AM at certain locations. Hours vary by store, so check Google or the Sonic app for your nearest spot.
Does Sonic serve breakfast all day?
At most locations, yes. The full Sonic menu with prices on breakfast items — burritos, TOASTERs, French Toast Sticks — is usually available all day, all night. Definitely a Sonic perk.
What’s the cheapest meal on the Sonic menu?
The cheapest filling meal I’d recommend is a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger ($1.99) plus a small Tots ($1.99) and a small soft drink ($1.99) — that’s a full mini-meal for under $6. Or just go full $1.99 menu and pick three items.
Is Sonic Drive-In expensive?
Not really. Sonic sits comfortably in the budget-to-mid-range zone of fast food. Most single items run between $2 and $9, and a full combo with drink and side typically lands in the $7–$13 range. The $1.99 menu and Happy Hour deals make it one of the cheaper options out there if you order strategically.
What is the most popular item at Sonic?
The Famous Cherry Limeade is probably Sonic’s most iconic order, but the SONIC® Cheeseburger, Chili Cheese Coney, Tater Tots, and SuperSONIC® Bacon Double Cheeseburger are all top-sellers. The OREO® SONIC Blast® rules the dessert side.