Brown County, Early, Texas

Sonic Drive-In

Dining
3.9(552)

Known For

  • Crispy Chicken Dinner Combo
  • Tater Tots
  • Sweet Tea
  • Cheeseburgers (half-price Tuesdays)
  • Mozzarella Sticks

Insider Tips

Best Time

Late evenings for fresh burgers or midday for quick pit stops off the main road.

Ideal For

Family road tripsLate night eatsQuick lunch breaks

Pro Tip

Order during Tuesday half-price burger specials for value; request extra mayo or sauce if you like yours saucy.

Editorial Review

Rolling up to this Sonic Drive-In in Early, Texas feels like time travel with a side of tater tots. The retro car stalls and neon signage evoke a slice of Americana—windows down, tunes on, and the anticipation of trays delivered straight to your vehicle by a carhop. Locals treat it as a reliable pit stop for late-night cravings and post-game snacks, while road-trippers pull off the highway for crispy chicken sandwiches and icy sweet teas. The menu leans classic: burgers with fresh lettuce, fried sides that pair perfectly with a cherry limeade, and that unmistakable nostalgia only a drive-in can deliver. Service here is no-frills but friendly when it counts; you might wait a bit during rushes, but there’s an unhurried charm to the pacing. This isn’t fine dining—it’s about simple pleasures, leftovers boxed up for the next leg of your journey, and the comfort of knowing what you’ll get. In a town where small comforts matter, Sonic holds onto its role as both crossroads and local anchor.

Price Level

$

Contact

+1 325-643-3434

Hours

  • Sunday: 7AM - 10PM
  • Monday: 7AM - 10PM
  • Tuesday: 7AM - 10PM
  • Wednesday: 7AM - 10PM
  • Thursday: 7AM - 10PM
  • Friday: 7AM - 11PM
  • Saturday: 7AM - 11PM

Frontier Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

Popular with solo travelers and families

Popular With

Solo TravelersFamilies

Tourist Awareness

LevelLow

TripAdvisor: #7 of 19 Places to Eat in Early

Data confidence: high(5 sources)
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