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★★★★ 3.9 · 0 reseñas

En Sonic Merced, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia de hamburguesería rápida con un toque nostálgico. Sumérgete en el encanto de nuestro servicio retro al coche, donde la calidad y el sabor se unen para crear momentos deliciosos. Con una valoración de 3.9/5, nos esforzam...

Sonic

Burger · Merced

3.9 · 1,508 reviews Google
locations.sonicdrivein.com
Yelp 2.5 (79) TripAdvisor 3.5 (11) Uber Eats 4.5 (20)

About Sonic

En Sonic Merced, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia de hamburguesería rápida con un toque nostálgico. Sumérgete en el encanto de nuestro servicio retro al coche, donde la calidad y el sabor se unen para crear momentos deliciosos. Con una valoración de 3.9/5, nos esforzamos por ofrecerte una...

En Sonic Merced, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia de hamburguesería rápida con un toque nostálgico. Sumérgete en el encanto de nuestro servicio retro al coche, donde la calidad y el sabor se unen para crear momentos deliciosos. Con una valoración de 3.9/5, nos esforzamos por ofrecerte una comida sabrosa y un ambiente acogedor que te transportará a otra época.

What Customers Say About Sonic

Sonic in Merced receives mixed reviews. Many praise the fresh, hot food and variety of beverages, especially the specials and milkshakes. However, some customers report long wait times, inconsistent food quality (especially burgers), and cleanliness issues.

Popular Dishes

Mozzarella Sticks Fries smashburger (4) chili dogs cheese burger Tater tots double cheeseburger slushy

Best For

Families Quick Bite Late Night

Tip: Take advantage of specials for affordable options. Be aware that wait times can be long, especially in the drive-thru or when using the mobile app.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast
🎯 Casual 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Court House Square Park
A 733m

Court House Square Park

parque

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Applegate Park Zoo
A 886m

Applegate Park Zoo

parque

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Bob Hart Park
A 942m

Bob Hart Park

parque

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Explore the area around Sonic

Sonic is located in Merced, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Court House Square Park (A 733m) — park in Merced County, California, United States of America
  • Applegate Park Zoo (A 886m)
  • Bob Hart Park (A 942m) — park in Merced County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Sonic

Sonic is located at 1101 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340, Merced.
Near Sonic you can find points of interest such as Court House Square Park, Applegate Park Zoo, Bob Hart Park.
Sonic offers burger cuisine.
Sonic has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Sonic offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Sonic based on customer reviews are: Mozzarella Sticks, Fries, smashburger, chili dogs, cheese burger.
Sonic is ideal for families, quick bites, late night.
Sonic in Merced receives mixed reviews. Many praise the fresh, hot food and variety of beverages, especially the specials and milkshakes. However, some customers report long wait times, inconsistent food quality (especially burgers), and cleanliness issues.
Take advantage of specials for affordable options. Be aware that wait times can be long, especially in the drive-thru or when using the mobile app.
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Sonic Merced Reviews

3.9
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Aurelia Esquivel
Aurelia Esquivel

Living the food and wonderful specials. Really affordable compared to other places.

Jennifer Kitt (Jenn)
Jennifer Kitt (Jenn)

I'm used to buying the shakes here finally tried the hamburger smashburger when it was on sale 10 out of 10 awesome 👍😎

Charla Diane Miller
Charla Diane Miller

Love the huge variety of beverages. Would be great if there were always a discount/special on something- everything is So very expensive these days. I try to take advantage of the specials when I'm aware; my favorite is the $ 0.99 (milkshake or frozen drinks. I can't remember for sure- but I always get the milkshakes. Yum!)

Linda Paradiso
Linda Paradiso

Fast service and food was tasty and hot. Fries are awesome!!

Shannon Cantu
Shannon Cantu

Food was excellent and a guy handed us a bunch of sonic merch we had fun!

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lorieg972

Everything was hot and fresh and hot and so good we went there 3 times while we where there to visit family my favorite are the Mozzarella Sticks they where hot fresh mmmm I could eat them all day ho…

Robert Hudson
Robert Hudson

We went there after the hospital. Service was fantastic

Alejandro Carrillo
Alejandro Carrillo

One of the thing I liked about this Sonic was that it was open late at night. We got their single hamburger and their double cheeseburger. The fries were pretty good but the box itself were they came wasn't full to where they're supposed to be. Other than that, it was a good late night snack.

Sonsy Baton
Sonsy Baton

The wait time was a little long but the food was hot and the menu had a great selection some items may appear larger in the picture than what you will actually receive might wanna order two 😆

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Charles C.

I would stick to the drinks and chili dogs. I ordered the $1.99 cheese burger, and it tasted like old grease. It really messed me up.

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Charles C.

I would stick to the drinks and chili dogs. I ordered the $1.99 cheese burger, and it tasted like old grease. It really messed me up.

tabatha hieatt
tabatha hieatt

Its a sonic it can be hit or miss . But if you know sonic your getting your 1/2 price drink and getting on the road. Personally I would not hang out at this location. Do to the area but the staff is always friendly.

The Truth
The Truth

Don't have the bad tents up. The service has messed up a few times where I've waited 28+minutes just to get a refund. But when they get it right its good to eat. Definitely better than before. I even brought my kids. But,lol,we had to get a refund for the wait and the food was still wrong. But they are at least getting better.

Strella Gutierrez
Strella Gutierrez

The food was good always fresh when we order but is there way you guys can fix the drive thru intercom? It’s hard for us to hear the worker and hard for the worker to hear us. We got two medium combos and one was supposed to be a large. And we just had a hard time communicating I’m glad I asked him to repeat the order at the window.l

Jessica Lisette
Jessica Lisette

The food tasted good. The service was good. The guy and girl who helped me were both nice. But the restaurant area is gross. They need to clean it. Everything. I asked for ketchup, and each of the 7 packets were sticky. It's not a clean environment.

Preet S
Preet S

Sonic- it's cool way of drive-in and eat. Kids loved it the way of ordering food. I would call it "laid back, lazy way of eating food" lol... other things the status of ur food... "in the kitchen" or "on the way" (see the video). Sonic made me feel like u get food faster but it is not true, still don't blame them-- everything takes time. Even my daughter said it's Sonic and we would get food quickly. Decided to write this review while we were waiting for food. And believe me, I m not a writer but u can see I m still writing lol ........ hmmmmmm is it here ?? Hmmmm --- no.......... still? Will write about food when I get to it lol Edits- after eating food-- it was average

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Barbara B.

I got a smash burger last week it was done perfectly. The wait time was about 15mins. \nI was surprised how good it was!!

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Barbara B.

I got a smash burger last week it was done perfectly. The wait time was about 15mins. \nI was surprised how good it was!!

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Barbara B.

I got a smash burger last week it was done perfectly. The wait time was about 15mins. \nI was surprised how good it was!!

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Brendan S.

Slowest place ever. Like absolutely ridiculous waste of time. There could be 2 cars in the drive though and it will still take 30 minutes.

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Hannah J.

The people that work here are extremely sweet my only issue is for the second time in a month I've waited over 30 minutes for my drinks when using the mobile order app, using my entire lunch break. I…

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Hannah J.

The people that work here are extremely sweet my only issue is for the second time in a month I've waited over 30 minutes for my drinks when using the mobile order app, using my entire lunch break.…

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Hannah J.

The people that work here are extremely sweet my only issue is for the second time in a month I've waited over 30 minutes for my drinks when using the mobile order app, using my entire lunch break.…

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Gabriel B.

waited in line for the drive thru for at least 15 minutes before even getting my order taken. Workers even saw me as they delivered food for customers at the drive in.\nAnd they forgot my slushy :(

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Gabriel B.

Waited in line for the drive thru for at least 15 minutes before even getting my order taken. Workers even saw me as they delivered food for customers at the drive in.\nAnd they forgot my slushy :(

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Nastalgia K.

The prices compared to how much food you actually are getting is ridiculous. You're over paying for food that a toddler can finish in a few minutes. On top of that the service is actually terrible,…

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Nastalgia K.

The prices compared to how much food you actually are getting is ridiculous. You're over paying for food that a toddler can finish in a few minutes. On top of that the service is actually terrible,…

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Dani B.

Haven't been there in six years. The food and service is terrible since opening. They never received the proper training. Never visiting again. Ordered a single large tater tot. Waited several minu…

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Lea M.

Horrible customer service. I couldn't tell you if the food is any good here because after placing a mobile order for a pretzel and a small soda I ended up waiting for over 30 minutes after my estim…

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Lea M.

Horrible customer service. I couldn't tell you if the food is any good here because after placing a mobile order for a pretzel and a small soda I ended up waiting for over 30 minutes after my estim…

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Maria K.

Ordered double cheeseburger. It was stone cold, cheese not even a little melted. Bun was dried out. Huge pile of pickles in center-8!\nLime slush was so sour I couldn't drink it! Tater tots taste…

Mount Clark
Mount Clark

Restrooms not available to paying customers. I asked 4 times for them to unlock the doors to the restroom and they never did.

Grace
Grace

Dont even get me started. I came to this location 2 times in the past month. Once, for the new grillos pickle seasoned fries and a dirty dr pepper. And another time for 3 simple milkshakes. BOTH times I have had horrible customer service and BOTH times were my orders inaccurate. I am extremely dissatisfied in this location and their customer service. They treat me as if theyre paying me. And I am NOT here for it. As anyone may understand the frustration of not only not getting what you ordered and payed for. But also getting an immense amount of attitude from the employees. I try to handle these situations with grace. However it is extremely difficult when i feel like I am being constantly looked down upon. It hurts my feelings and ego. Feeling discriminated against. Whether it is truly that, its frustrating getting these constant experiences. I really think we just need some new training experience. Please fix this sonic staff it is an embarrassment to sonic as a whole.

Brianna Llamas
Brianna Llamas

Worst service ever. The girl manager was beyond rude and would not help! App was not working, she took out her phone and said hers was and proceeded to tell us she couldn’t honor app price even though we showed our order. Used to be loyal customers, not anymore. Need new manager, she’s driving customers away with attitude.

tracy saelee
tracy saelee

Order a number 9 crispy chicken sandwich and pay $11.29 and this is what i got. Been calling the store for over 2hours and Noone answer. I just want to get a better quality of food when I'm paying so much for it.

Andrew Shabazz
Andrew Shabazz

Ordered a simple coney dog and they didn’t even put any chili, tried calling the stor for over an hour because I live far, no answer at all. And the workers were pretty rude when I ordered. How hard is it to make a chili dog? Lmfao

Matthew Erskine
Matthew Erskine

Ordered a Route 44 cherry lime aid. Drank the hole thing. Opens up the lid to eat some ice. Found dead fly sitting on top of the lime. Super grossed out absolutely disgusting.

crissy b
crissy b

They let us sit at the drive up speaker for a good 10 minutes before they decided to tell us they weren't serving at those speakers. The girl in the drive thru was rude as hell and wouldn't make me a mini shake because they were apparently out of cups. When I asked if it could just be put in a small cup she rudely said "no, but I can sell you a small shake". My fruit chili "pie" was 4 bites worth. Terrible service and terrible food. Don't waste your time or money.

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🌐 Website
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