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 Independence,MO. 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 4001 South Jackson Drive for the ultimate SONIC experience!
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service. Based on 748 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ Delivery

Address:
4001 S Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057
Phone: (816) 795-7403
Website:
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–11 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday |
7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday |
7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday |
8 AM–11 PM |
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Reviews
Melody Bullard Davis-Atkins
I would have better food and hotter if I were to get it out of my freezer and put it in the microwave what happened to the Sonic we used to know and love hot food fresh food shredded lettuce lots of lettuce what happened? I will no longer take my out of town family here I can’t brag anymore of how good and fresh and big the hamburgers are
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Jan Rodriguez
I drove up to the speaker for drive thru and almost immediately, was told I would have to wait “at least 5 minutes” for my order to be taken. I waited much longer than that with zero cars in drive thru ahead of me, but 4 behind me. I, finally drove up to the window. No one came to the window. This is absolutely the slowest sonic. I finally drove off along with several cars behind me. Customer service is horrible. I will not be returning.
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Jodi Petersen
I got a cherry limeade yesterday and this is the third time I’ve been to this location and they have given me no cherry and I got a route 44 not one cherry….. should start calling it just cherry soda cause there wasn’t a line either . What a joke !
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Josh Ferguson
Ordered the steak and bacon grilled cheese. Barely had anything on it. A couple small pieces of bacon, and a single thin piece of “steak” that didn’t even cover the whole sandwich.
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the shoe
The person taking the order was having trouble hearing me and made the comment that he thought the system was having a glitch. It’s possible I wasn’t talking loud enough, who knows. The food was good, tots weren’t warm but were okay. The carhop was apologetic about any issues ordering. They were a little slow about asking what I wanted to drink and fries or tots. I asked for a dog ice cream as a pup cup and it confused them. Certainly not an issue though..
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Maxwell Potter
I don’t know who arm wrestled my burrito but I’m upset about it. Still good though.
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Keziah Grigson
The manager was SO rude. Drink preferences were wrong and order not complete. Asked for correction and was told “we are so busy in there and there are only three of us working.” I don’t understand the point of being rude when we weren’t rude to begin with.
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Al Sample
Good food just a lot smaller than it used to be. Also they don’t have knives anymore so it’s hard to eat the Coney Dog when it’s fully loaded. Otherwise they did a good job.
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Tina Yousef
The manager is so nice and friendly! Even tried to kill the bug for me that flew into my car! Best sonic in KCMO area for sure!
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Meadrica Whigham
Food was really good. One of the better locations. Fast service. Hot fries and tots.
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