Sonic Drive-in Is Coming To Michigan

[Fierce Critter]

If you've been a bit further south, you might have enjoyed a slushie or other goodie from Sonic Drive-in.

I found out today they are building the first Michigan Sonic in front of the Meijer's store in Southgate at Fort Street near Pennsylvania.

I, myself, am geeked. Srsly.

[predaking]

about damn time! i'm so sick of seeing the comercials and ads but no sonics, i wanna see if they live up to their hype

[LuluVox]

YAY!

Now, we just need a damned Chick-fil-A.

Edited January 8, 2008 by LuluVox

[Fierce Critter]

Lulu - there is a Chik-Fil-A in Toledo at the mall food court. Jon and I eat there when we make the trip down there to go to Torrid.

As for the Sonic Hype, I can't say we ate there regularly when we lived in NC. But they definitely have some different choices than we're used to at the fast-food joints here. And they have some really great treats.

None of it is good for you. But it all tastes damn good.

Edited January 8, 2008 by Fierce Critter

[hunhee]

I've never had their food, but I have had a slushie, and they're good.

NOW! If they put an In-N-Out in Michigan, I'll be geeked! best hamburgers EVER! (Or anywhere near the east) CA based.

[Rayne]

I've never had their food, but I have had a slushie, and they're good.

NOW! If they put an In-N-Out in Michigan, I'll be geeked! best hamburgers EVER! (Or anywhere near the east) CA based.

There used to be an In N Out in Westland. Probably not the same chain though. It's been there for years. Don't know if it still is though, I moved from that area (I grew up in Garden City) about two years ago.

As for Sonic ... it is my FAVORITE. I'm happy to see they are coming to Michigan.

[Azeuron]

know if there's any plans out there for any other sonics? or just the one for now?

[Shade Everdark]

YAY!

Now, we just need a damned Chick-fil-A.

I will not be happy until I see a Bojangles up here.

...never happen.

[Destroit]

Wow, about time, I've only been seeing the commercials for Sonic for like two years now.

I remember all the hype when we got the first Del Taco in the midwest - right in the Macomb Mall parking lot. I'm a bit skeptic as to how good their meat is though, they're like five times cheaper than Taco Bell and Taco Bell uses grade D meat :.

[Steven]

I've never had their food, but I have had a slushie, and they're good.

NOW! If they put an In-N-Out in Michigan, I'll be geeked! best hamburgers EVER! (Or anywhere near the east) CA based.

double double animal style yo

[Fierce Critter]

I believe Hot-N-Now are the same as In-N-Out. The only one I know of for sure is in Monroe. The one on Eureka near the airport closed years ago.

Hunhee - Sonic has the distinction of having both the typical slushies flavored with artificial syrups, AND slushies flavored with real fruit. The real fruit ones are delicious.

Bojangles - now we're talking greaseball food. I rarely ate there while in NC. Though a hot cinnamon biscuit was tasty once in a while.

Thusfar, I believe this is the only planned Sonic.

Del Taco - I stop in for a crunchy fish taco whenever I'm in the area, they're unique and fantastic. Otherwise, I think their stuff is overpriced for the sizes.

Alrighty. Commence the fish taco jokes.

[Rayne]

I believe Hot-N-Now are the same as In-N-Out. The only one I know of for sure is in Monroe. The one on Eureka near the airport closed years ago.

Hot N Now ... that's what I was thinking of in Westland. They are the same, I've been told. There's one at Wayne Road and Ford Road ... or at least it was still there last time I was there last year.

[Gaf The Horse With Tears]

Hot-N-Now is/was it's own Michigan based company. (Started in Holt) They went bankrupt in 2004 and most of them closed or were sold to Checkers/Rally's.

Sten Corperation (the holding company that bought them out after the chaptor 11) still runs a few Hot-N-Nows... but not many...

In-N-Outs are still owned by the Snyder family that founded them and they have no plans of selling the family business or going public.

God I miss me a Dbl Olive Burger Deluxe.

Edited January 8, 2008 by Gaf The Horse With Tears

[jadnifer]

I cant wait to be able to eat at a Sonic. Im so geeked because the commercials were taunting me!

Del Taco is nasty IMO. Taco Smell is much tastier.

There is a Hot N Now on Gratiot right by Trixies on 10 mile.

There is also one on 23 mile road just past I-94.

[Gaf The Horse With Tears]

Fish Taco.... you are kidding... right?

[jadnifer]

Nope she isnt. They actually have them. I dont think that I would ever be able to bring myself to eat one though.

[Gaf The Horse With Tears]

I dont eat taco that smells fishy.

[LuluVox]

I will not be happy until I see a Bojangles up here.

...never happen.

Shade and I seem to share a fondness for chicken biscuits.

[Fierce Critter]

Fish Taco.... you are kidding... right?

They're great.

It's a breaded, crunchy wedge of whitefish in soft corn tortillas, with coleslaw and pic de gallo. You get a wedge of lime to squeeze onto it.

They're really addictive.

[Fierce Critter]

Oh - in case anyone has had and yearns for Chick-Fil-A, McDonald's semi-new Southern Chicken Sandwich tastes JUST like them. Ask them to add Mayo and if you can, add honey too and you won't be able to tell the difference.

(Are Jon and I the only people who eat ar Chick-Fil-A's with mayo and honey?)

[Shade Everdark]

Shade and I seem to share a fondness for chicken biscuits.

Damn skippy.

It must have something to do with living down there while young. Though going down there to visit my father these days...even though Greenville has a lot of transplants, it's like a whole other world down there.

Seriously, culture shock in Tokyo wasn't as bad as going down there.

[LuluVox]

Oh - in case anyone has had and yearns for Chick-Fil-A, McDonald's semi-new Southern Chicken Sandwich tastes JUST like them. Ask them to add Mayo and if you can, add honey too and you won't be able to tell the difference.

(Are Jon and I the only people who eat ar Chick-Fil-A's with mayo and honey?)

They are okay in a pinch, but I really can tell the difference. It's a sad (but appreciated) imitation. :(

Also, they're just not the same without waffle fries and a gigantic sweet tea.

Edited January 8, 2008 by LuluVox

[Tryp]

About damn time. The closest Sonic to Michigan is in Ohio.

[Fierce Critter]

I drive by that area just about every time I'm out and about. They have broken ground and have a "Coming soon: Sonic" banner on the storm fencing.

[Tryp]

Wooo!