Attention all Sonic burger lovers....

Question

We recently got our first Sonic in the Twin Cities and it has been very popular. I went tonight for the first time and had to wait 15 minutes before I got a stall. This may sound like a really stupid question: are you supposed to tip the carhop when he or she brings your food?

Answer 1

Yes. I usually just let them have my change. I never really leave more than a dollar.  

Answer 2

We've had one for 30 years and I tipped from time to time until one of the car hops told me they are not allowed to keep their tips in our town.  

Answer 3

I don't know, I'm from NY and we don't have a Sonic so when I was in South Carolina this summer I stopped by. I tipped the guy like $3. I figured he was like a waiter. It was fairly empty so I couldn't observe what everyone else was doing plus I was so happy to be @ the infamous Sonic after seeing the commercials for the last two years to even care lol

Answer 4

i think so i did when i was in the one in sc because they bring the food out to you  

Answer 5

i think you are... but than again no because its a fast food place. but think of it as you doing it. i think you'd want to get tipped

Answer 6

I think that's the idea, that is why I go through the drive-thru. You pay enough just waiting at the dang window. Who wants to pull into a stall and pay even more?

Answer 7

yes you should.

not all carhops get paid more than minimum wage, most earn around $3-4/hr

Answer 8

Okay, I asked the same question, tipping is not required at sonic because they get paid a hourly wage, so its just like a couple extra dollars in their gas tank.

Answer 9

I had never even thought about it until I was at a Sonic with a friend and they did...I, personally, never do. I was told they get paid well enough and if they get tips, good but if not it's ok. It is not expected.  

Answer 10

No you do not have to tip the car hop and sorry but personally I hate Sonic.. For as long as you have to  wait the food is nothing to write home about