Sonic Drive-In in Merced gives you the classic feeling of being in the 1950s which was the golden era of drive-ins. I remember in my childhood I would be excited to eat at Sonic. My family would only ever go for the onion rings, but back then the servers would bring the food to your car in roller blades. Roller blades! Surely, just like a young me, many many children were inspired to learn to roller blade after seeing how.
Modern Sonic Drive-In
Nowadays the servers bring your food by walking, but the drive-in has become a much more appealing dining choice since the start of the pandemic. You drive up, park, and order within your parking spot. You save gas by waiting in an off car, instead of idling waiting to inch-up in a drive through line. On top of that you aren’t surrounded by strangers when you order because you are in your own car and don’t have to worry about being indoors or if you thought you heard another customer cough. You just order and wait in bliss in your car, listening to your favorite music, and before you know it your order is brought to you to your car window.
While you already know you can eat your food in your car, Sonic also has tables to enjoy your meal in the open fresh air and sunshine. These are especially great when hanging out with a group of close friends.
Sonic Summers
Personally I enjoy going to this Sonic Drive-In for its slushes in summer. During summer my favorite to get is the strawberry limeade with real fruit and nerds candy added in. I will always want to get these when the weather gets to 100+ degrees Fahrenheit. If you have a sweet tooth on a hot day, I highly recommend getting a refreshing slush to wind down.
Sonic Drive-In in Merced gives you the classic feeling of being in the 1950s which was the golden era of drive-ins. I remember in my childhood I would be excited to eat at Sonic. My family would only ever go for the onion rings, but back then the servers would bring the food to your car in roller blades. Roller blades! Surely, just like a young me, many many children were inspired to learn to roller blade after seeing how.