I know what you're thinking....Sonic Drive-In? Happy Hour? Yes, it's true! Although it's only for certain drinks it's still Happy Hour and a bargain worth making a comment about.
In 1953 the prototype of the first Sonic Drive-In (founded by Troy Smith, Sr.) opened in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Sonic currently has the highest customer frequency rate in the fast food industry. Sonic currently has 3,600 drive-ins in 42 states
Sonic in Scottsdale can be found at 2870 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257.
Happy Hour Details:
Everyday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
As I stated previously, Sonic only offers certain drinks for Happy Hour. All drinks and slushes are 50% off of their regular price. First, there are your standard soft drinks featuring Coca-Cola products (sorry Pepsi fans), Sprite, Barq's Root Beer, Dr. Pepper, Lemonade, POWERade, Hi-C and Ocean Water (blue water with a hint of coconut). Second, the iced tea comes sweet and unsweetened as well as flavored featuring raspberry, peach and cranberry as available choices. Third, there are three types of Classic Slushes available for you to choose from. These are the Famous Slushes (Cherry, Grape Watermelon, Orange, Blue Coconut and POWERade), Juice Slushes (Minute Maid Apple and Minute Maid Cranberry) and Real Fruit Slushes (Lemon, Lemon Berry, Strawberry and Lime). Finally, and my personal favorite, the Signature Limeades (Cherry, Strawberry, Apple, Lime, Cranberry, Low-Cal Diet Cherry and Low-Cal Diet Lime) with fresh limes.
What's the atmosphere like at Sonic? Sonic has a unique use of curbside speakers to allow their customers to place food orders without leaving their cars. Customers also have the option of using the drive-thru window or just walking up to the front to place an order.
My favorite drink at Sonic is a Cherry Limeade with extra cherries. Try one!
On a sad note, Scottsdale Happy Hour offers our condolences to the Smith family and the Sonic Corporation. Sonic company founder Troy Smith, Sr. passed away on October 26, 2009.
Have you visited Sonic lately? Please feel free to comment and share your experience.
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