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Sonic Drive-In

3.9(1,787)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 1787 reviews (Google rating)Ice Cream Shop$
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
(734) 759-7117 Directions sonicdrivein.com

Quick facts

Sonic Drive-In is a ice cream shop at 16270 Fort St in Southgate, MI, open daily from 9:00 AM. Call +1734-759-7117 for details.

Address
16270 Fort St, Southgate, MI 48195
Phone
+1734-759-7117
Hours today
9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Price
$

About Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In at 16270 Fort St in Southgate, MI is listed as an ice cream shop, while its description centers on fast-food burgers and fries with an old-school feel and retro drive-in service. The casual business serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, with coffee and late-night food also available. It is listed as popular for all three main meals and suitable for solo dining. Its Google rating is 3.9 out of 5 from 1,787 reviews.

Service options include dine-in, takeout and delivery, including no-contact delivery; table service is not offered. Families and children are welcome, and a children’s menu is available. Dogs are allowed outside. For visitors arriving by car, there is a free parking lot with wheelchair-accessible parking. The entrance and restroom are also listed as wheelchair accessible. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments.

Known for

  • Retro drive-in service
  • Fast-food burgers and fries
  • Breakfast, dessert and late-night food
  • Children’s menu and family-friendly setting
  • Free parking and wheelchair-accessible facilities

Popular times

Usually busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

6a1a

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 9 of 100, 10a: 18 of 100, 11a: 26 of 100, 12p: 36 of 100, 1p: 47 of 100, 2p: 58 of 100, 3p: 62 of 100, 4p: 63 of 100, 5p: 72 of 100, 6p: 72 of 100, 7p: 73 of 100, 8p: 61 of 100, 9p: 50 of 100, 10p: 40 of 100, 11p: 27 of 100, 12a: 14 of 100, 1a: 8 of 100

Tue

6a1a

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 16 of 100, 10a: 21 of 100, 11a: 27 of 100, 12p: 43 of 100, 1p: 53 of 100, 2p: 57 of 100, 3p: 59 of 100, 4p: 60 of 100, 5p: 62 of 100, 6p: 69 of 100, 7p: 71 of 100, 8p: 71 of 100, 9p: 59 of 100, 10p: 42 of 100, 11p: 28 of 100, 12a: 15 of 100, 1a: 11 of 100

Wed

6a1a

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 9 of 100, 10a: 18 of 100, 11a: 32 of 100, 12p: 41 of 100, 1p: 42 of 100, 2p: 48 of 100, 3p: 53 of 100, 4p: 56 of 100, 5p: 62 of 100, 6p: 64 of 100, 7p: 66 of 100, 8p: 60 of 100, 9p: 57 of 100, 10p: 45 of 100, 11p: 31 of 100, 12a: 14 of 100, 1a: 7 of 100

Thu

6a1a

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 10 of 100, 10a: 20 of 100, 11a: 30 of 100, 12p: 40 of 100, 1p: 43 of 100, 2p: 52 of 100, 3p: 57 of 100, 4p: 63 of 100, 5p: 70 of 100, 6p: 84 of 100, 7p: 91 of 100, 8p: 81 of 100, 9p: 69 of 100, 10p: 46 of 100, 11p: 33 of 100, 12a: 17 of 100, 1a: 8 of 100

Fri

6a1a

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 9 of 100, 10a: 16 of 100, 11a: 27 of 100, 12p: 39 of 100, 1p: 46 of 100, 2p: 54 of 100, 3p: 62 of 100, 4p: 69 of 100, 5p: 85 of 100, 6p: 92 of 100, 7p: 90 of 100, 8p: 80 of 100, 9p: 67 of 100, 10p: 55 of 100, 11p: 36 of 100, 12a: 20 of 100, 1a: 10 of 100

Sat

6a1a

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 17 of 100, 10a: 25 of 100, 11a: 43 of 100, 12p: 60 of 100, 1p: 76 of 100, 2p: 77 of 100, 3p: 70 of 100, 4p: 71 of 100, 5p: 71 of 100, 6p: 75 of 100, 7p: 80 of 100, 8p: 85 of 100, 9p: 84 of 100, 10p: 69 of 100, 11p: 55 of 100, 12a: 31 of 100, 1a: 15 of 100

Sun

6a1a

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 14 of 100, 10a: 24 of 100, 11a: 39 of 100, 12p: 55 of 100, 1p: 69 of 100, 2p: 75 of 100, 3p: 75 of 100, 4p: 81 of 100, 5p: 92 of 100, 6p: 100 of 100, 7p: 97 of 100, 8p: 87 of 100, 9p: 72 of 100, 10p: 49 of 100, 11p: 28 of 100, 12a: 15 of 100, 1a: 7 of 100

Google rating breakdown

1,788 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★885
  • 4★389
  • 3★216
  • 2★103
  • 1★195

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • shakes×114
  • slushies×54
  • tots×32
  • happy hour×13
  • car hop×11
  • pretzels×10
  • onion rings×9
  • philly steak×9
  • drive thru×5
  • corn dog×3

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “⭐️ 0/10 — Avoid this location I went to this Sonic specifically for a Dirty Diet Dr Pepper, which I’ve gotten from other Sonic locations several times over the last few days, including this location the night before. For reference, the …”

    — Rachel Perkins, September 27, 2026 · google

  • “They didn’t make my slushy right and it had no flavor. Like how do you mess up a slushy?”

    — Milana Filippi, September 18, 2026 · google

  • “Just stopped for a cream slush. Service was friendly and quick.”

    — Chris Dukes, September 12, 2026 · google

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Sonic Drive-In — frequently asked

Is Sonic Drive-In open on Mondays?
Yes — Sonic Drive-In is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM.
Where is Sonic Drive-In?
Sonic Drive-In is at 16270 Fort St, Southgate, MI 48195.
How expensive is Sonic Drive-In?
Google lists Sonic Drive-In in the $ price range for ice cream shops in Southgate, MI.
What is the phone number for Sonic Drive-In?
You can reach Sonic Drive-In on +1734-759-7117.

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