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| - CHEAP EATS . . . great when out and about on a busy day
Was returning home from a vet visit with my adorable doggie and needed sustenance. I never leave her in the car alone, so a drive-thru was the only option. I'd just about settled on a small burger and fries from McDonalds, when I spotted Sonic.
The Junior Deluxe and fries were pretty flavorful for about $1 each, however, the small order of onion rings wasn't. I'd never eaten rings that tasted like a dessert. The third bite confirmed the presence of sugar. Sugar? Back into the bag for disposal. Pulled out of the parking lot to head back home when I decided to return. Sonic should know that they made a huge preparation mistake with that coating.
No mistake. Per the friendly manager who happened to be working the window, sugar is added to the breading. ech. Not the best result, in my opinion. He quickly offered another side which I graciously declined. What about a drink, he asked. Well, okay, I answered, even though I wasn't really thirsty---and beverages have always been unwelcome car refreshments since a friend spilled a nearly full one into the between-the-seat ignition well of my new Saab. (She was accustomed to having beverage holders in that area.) I'd keep it closed and drink it when I got home. But his recommendation sounded so good---a cherry-limeade---that at the first traffic light I just HAD to taste it. Delicious! Bright, sweet, intensely-flavored.
If you ever happen to be in Parma---near Snow and Broadview---I'd recommend trying this nostalgic "drive-in"-themed restaurant, that has quick window service as well as rollerskating carhops---and a cute patio, too, that I never noticed until leaving. Don't know if it's dog-friendly, though.
A scarce, lesser-known, but welcome change-of-pace option, to add to the two ever-present giants.
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