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Sonic Drive-In

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950 E Main St

Carbondale, IL 62901

+1 (618) 457-7299

http://www.sonicdrivein.com

For more than 60 years, SONIC, America’s Drive-In has built the ultimate dining experience with our drive-in restaurants and we proudly serve our guests in Carbondale, IL. We did it by sticking to what made drive-ins so popular in the first place: made-to-order American classics, signature menu items, and speedy service from friendly Carhops full of fun and personality. Cruise on over to us at 950 E. Main for the ultimate SONIC experience!

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2.016 reviews

Gina D.

6/29/2016

Pretty good option for food in Carbondale. Yes it is fast food and from was I've heard it is made terribly but it's still good. Mozzarella sticks and yhe french toast sticks were a big favorites...

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Jovonte H.

4/15/2025

Omg. This place is SOOOOOOO SLOOOWWWWW!!!! It doesn't matter what you order! A drink, a piece of chicken, anything...and it takes FOREVER. Idk what they are doing inside but it's only a small...

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Emily B.

6/1/2025

Came around 9:50 pm. Went through the drive thru. We tried to order a head and it wouldn't let us check out. Because the chocolate fudge shake is no longer an option but on the app you can add it...

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Macy W.

4/26/2025

If I could give zero stars I would. They have awful customer service. They are high 99% of the time the place reeks of weed all the time. As a former worker at both Carbondale and Du Quoin sonic...

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Seth T.

3/22/2023

The service was was horrible came here to get food. And the person that was on the mic was short and condescending. Very unprofessional. And doesn't seem they keep the place up from trash. Very...

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Sonic Drive-In

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"My food always fresh and good. The carhops are outstanding, especially Peyton and Mara two of my fav's. Always smiling and doing a great job. I use the app and never have a problem."

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Sonic Drive-In

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"My food was okay, her food was not nearly as delectable. She got a vanilla-Coke and it was not as good as those she has had in the past, it just didn't taste as good or the vanilla was different...."