18 Top Sonic Secret Menu Items To Try in 2025

Looking to shake up your Sonic game? Then the Sonic secret menu could be your key to a world of delicious new flavors. Sonic Drive-In claims to have 168,894 drink combinations, but when you consider all the flavors and add-ins, the possibilities are practically endless.

With so many combinations, it was only a matter of time until customers cracked the code on several delicious Sonic secret menu items. 

If you’ve heard rumors about Sonic’s secret menu, you might be wondering how this hidden menu works. You probably also want to know what the best items on the Sonic secret menu are.

To help you out in your quest for the best custom Sonic orders, we’ve gathered up all the secret menu items you should try next time you stop by America’s favorite drive-in.

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• Does Sonic Have a Secret Menu?
• How We Create This Sonic Secret Menu Guide
• Must-Try Sonic Secret Menu Items
• Top Sonic Secret Drink Menu Orders

Does Sonic Have a Secret Menu?

Sonic Drive-In does have a secret menu. However, the Sonic secret menu isn’t an official menu. Instead, it’s an unofficial menu that features some unique, creative and out-of-the-box food and drink combinations created by customers.

While it’s not a total secret, the deliciousness of some items can make you want to keep them all to yourself, lest they become popular and run out!

With that being said, always be kind to your Sonic servers and be prepared to describe your order if the server doesn’t recognize its secret menu nickname.

Some Sonic secret menu items may not be available at all locations or the kitchen may not be able to fulfill every special request. Practicing kindness and flexibility is the best way to discover new Sonic secret menu items.

How We Create This Sonic Secret Menu Guide

The team at Cozymeal has years of experience in the culinary space. This includes experience creating articles and in-depth guides on a range of food topics, including the best fast food items and new releases.

Spending so much time learning about the most popular fast food chains has helped us discover that many of the top-rated items are not on the official menus. Instead, they’re hidden on secret menus.

Rather than keeping this a secret, we set out to share these menus with our audience. In this case, that would be the secret menu at Sonic Drive-In. 

To create this guide, we turned to our existing knowledge of the best custom orders. Then, we researched to find even more viral Sonic food hacks, consulting platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Reddit. 

The result is a guide that features all the most popular food and drink items on the Sonic secret menu. And, to make ordering easy, we don’t just explain the Sonic off-menu items. We also provide a convenient list of components, so you can clearly explain what you’d like to your server with as little hassle as possible.

Must-Try Sonic Secret Menu Items

1. Loaded Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Sonic’s grilled cheese sandwich is a go-to staple at the restaurant, but the Sonic secret menu helps kick it up a notch with extra fillings. One of our favorite options is adding a boost of protein and added flavor by including ham in the sandwich.

Just ask your server to whip up a grilled cheese sandwich with the addition of a slice of ham between the bread. Because ham is on the breakfast menu, you may not be able to get it, depending on what time you visit. But we found that this sandwich is also great with bacon, which is available all day.

As with other hidden menu items, you can ask for sliced jalapeños to be added for a spicy kick. It doesn't end there, though! You can ask for almost any regular menu sandwich or burger filling to be added, from burger patties to pickles or different sauces. 

How To Order

• Grilled Cheese Sandwich
• Grilled Ham or Bacon 
• Jalapeños (optional)
• Other Fillings, like Burger Patties (optional)

2. The Ring Leader Burger

Love a classic Sonic burger but ready to try something new? While the official menu burgers rank among the best fast food burgers, this Sonic secret menu item is a must-try and a fully loaded onion lover’s delight.

To give this Sonic off-menu item a taste for yourself, order a bacon cheeseburger with both grilled onions and onion rings. You can then add extra toppings like cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. 

How To Order

• Bacon Cheeseburger
• Grilled Onions
• Onion Rings
• Any other burger toppings you'd like

3. Frito Pie

Some people may be surprised to learn that this Southern classic is available as a Sonic secret menu item. In fact, it's been so popular as an off-menu Sonic item that Frito Chili Pie has become a limited-time official menu item. 

Whether you get it from the regular menu or have to create a custom order, Frito Pie comprises a basket of crunchy Fritos corn chips (usually the Original Fritos flavor) with hot chili and melty cheese scooped over the top. It’s perfect for filling up on a cold day with a quick bite of comfort food. We also love adding jalapeño slices for a little spicy edge.

How To Order

• Fritos
• Chili 
• Cheese Sauce
• Jalapeños (optional)

4. Extreme Tots

It’s no secret that Sonic’s tots are unbeatable! So, it’s also not surprising that one of the tastiest treats on the Sonic Drive-In secret menu is a dish involving these tots called Extreme Tots.

This dish includes a basket of crispy tater tots covered in hot chili and gooey cheddar cheese. It’s then topped with jalapeño slices, onions and ranch. If tots aren’t really your thing, try the Extreme Fries, which features the same ingredients but with fries instead of tater tots; and trust us, both taste amazing!

How To Order

• Tater Tots
• Chili
• Cheddar Cheese (melted)
• Jalapeños
• Onions
• Ranch

5. Hot Chili Cheeseburger

Sonic’s Build-Your-Own Burger option is highly underrated, but this Sonic secret menu item takes full advantage of the flavor possibilities. The Hot Chili Cheeseburger is similar to a chili cheese dog but features a juicy hamburger instead of a hot dog.

Despite the main protein switch, it’s still loaded with chili, cheese, onions and jalapeños. This high-protein fast food may be a  little messy, but we think it’s totally worth it to taste this mouthwatering creation. 

How To Order

• Cheeseburger
• Chili
• Jalapeños
• Extra Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)

6. Pickle-O’s 

Pickle-O’s and Pickle Fries aren’t necessarily a Sonic secret menu item, but when they’ve appeared on the official menu, they’ve only been available for a limited time as a Sonic menu special. If you’re craving a hot batch of these crispy, tangy delights but they aren’t currently on the menu, ask your server to batter and deep fry a basket of pickle slices to make your own Pickle-O’s any time you want.

How To Order: Ask if sliced pickles can be battered and deep-fried. 

7. Strawberry Shortcake French Toast

This Sonic secret menu item is perfect for late-night dessert cravings or as an early-morning treat. To get it, order a basket of Sonic’s delightful French toast sticks.

Then, ask for them to be drizzled with strawberry purée and topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The result is a loaded French toast treat that highly resembles a light and delicious strawberry shortcake.

How To Order

• French Toast Sticks
• Strawberry Purée
• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Whipped Cream

Top Sonic Secret Drink Menu Orders

8. Pink Flamingo

If you’re looking for a drink that’ll make you feel like you’ve been whisked away to a tropical vacation, order the Pink Flamingo. A delightfully fizzy and refreshing Sonic secret menu item, the Pink Flamingo is made with Sprite and cherry, orange and pineapple syrups. When the syrups are mixed, they come out a pretty shade of flamingo pink. 

How To Order

• Sprite
• Cherry Syrup
• Orange Syrup
• Pineapple Syrup

9. Purple Sprite

The Purple Sprite earned its nickname from its tantalizing and unique color. This fun and refreshing Sonic secret menu drink combines an Ocean Water Drink (Sprite and blue coconut flavoring) with a splash of cranberry juice and lemonade. We also love adding Nerds candies for an extra crunchy sugar rush!

How To Order

• Sprite
• Blue Coconut Flavoring
• Splash of Cranberry Juice
• Splash of Lemonade 
• Nerds Candy (optional) 

10. Sonic Sunrise

Inspired by a tequila sunrise cocktail (without the booze), this alcohol-free drink is one of the best Sonic secret menu beverages for hot summer days. The Sonic Sunrise consists of a cherry limeade soda or slushie with a splash of orange juice. You can also make a ‘Sunrise’ drink by adding orange juice to any other limeade on the menu, such as a strawberry limeade.

How To Order

• Cherry Limeade Soda
• Splash of Orange Juice

11. Sonic Sunshine Smoothie

Smoothies aren’t on the official Sonic menu, but your server may be kind enough to make one for you if you know this Sonic secret menu recipe. And we definitely recommend asking if they can whip one up for you! 

The Sonic Sunshine Smoothie is made with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, real banana slices, strawberries and a splash of orange juice. It’s all blended together into creamy, summery perfection that's one of the healthiest drinks at Sonic.

How To Order

• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Bananas
• Strawberries
• Splash of Orange Juice

12. Pink Lady

The Pink Lady is one of the best Sonic secret menu drinks for people who love the classics. Sweet, bubbly and a little creamy, the Pink Lady features Sprite soda with cherry flavoring and vanilla sweet cream. For many, this drink harkens back to sweet memories of a 1950s cream soda. 

How To Order

• Sprite
• Cherry Flavoring
• Vanilla Sweet Cream

13. Dr. Pepper Orgasm

The ingredients and the name for this one might sound a little bizarre, but it’s one of the best and most popular Sonic secret menu items. The Dr. Pepper Orgasm is a drink made with Dr. Pepper, lemonade and blue Powerade for a flavor experience like no other. If the name feels awkward to shout at the drive-in, you can also order it by listing the ingredients.

How To Order

• Dr. Pepper
• Lemonade
• Blue Powerade

14. Mermaid Water

The internet has already proclaimed this Sonic Drive-In secret menu item to be the trendy “drink of the summer.” Mermaid Water comprises a large iced water with peach syrup, raspberry syrup, real strawberries and lemon wedges.

Compared to some other Sonic menu slushies and soft drinks, Mermaid Water is relatively low in calories. This secret menu drink can also be made with sugar-free peach and raspberry syrups. You could even switch the iced water with iced sparkling water to create a sparkling soda version. 

How To Order

• Large Iced Still or Sparkling Water
• Peach Syrup (regular or sugar-free)
• Raspberry Syrup (regular or sugar-free)
• Strawberries
• Lemon Wedges

15. Key Lime Pie Shake

This Sonic secret menu item is so popular that it became a viral TikTok food trend and is like sipping dessert through a straw. To try the Key Lime Pie Shake, order a Cheesecake Master Shake with lime syrup blended in. The whipped cream and graham cracker crumbles on top of this TikTok Sonic drink are what really sell this incredible secret menu item as a dupe for its namesake pie. 

How To Order

• Cheesecake Master Shake
• Lime Syrup

16. Slap Yo Mama

For a Sonic secret menu drink that’s “slap yo mama” good, order the Slap Yo Mama. This unique and tangy concoction can be enjoyed either as a regular iced drink or as a slush and consists of blue Powerade with lemonade and a dash of raspberry flavoring.

We found that the drink tastes a bit like a tangy blue raspberry lemonade, and it's absolutely delicious! In fact, we'd go as far as saying that it's one of the best Sonic drinks from the secret menu.

How To Order

• Blue Powerade
• Lemonade
• Raspberry Flavoring

17. Orange Dreamsicle

Another popular dessert-inspired Sonic secret menu drink, the Orange Dreamsicle is made with orange Fanta soda, vanilla syrup and a splash of sweet cream. Those who remember the days of Orange Julius stores may also be transported back in time when they taste this dreamy Sonic beverage.

How To Order

• Orange Fanta
• Vanilla Syrup
• Sweet Cream

18. The Hulk

This one might not be for everyone, but kids love the name and are intrigued by its “Hulk green” color. The Hulk is a Sonic secret menu drink made with citrusy Sun Drop soda, a splash of blue Powerade and raspberry syrup. Fruity and sweet, this fun drink could have you smashing the order button all summer long. 

How To Order

• Sun Drop Soda
• Splash of Blue Powerade
• Raspberry Syrup 

When you have the chance to try one of these incredible treats or drinks from the Sonic secret menu, you may find it hard to keep your lips sealed.

While these Sonic secret menu items are some of the best tried-and-true treats, the possibilities are truly endless when it comes to discovering new favorites at this fast food chain. If you’re feeling stumped on what to try next, don’t be afraid to mix up the flavors or ask your server about their favorite top-secret item. 

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