Sonic Drive-In • Vegetarian Guide • Updated June 2026
Vegetarian Options at Sonic Drive-In
Quick Answer: Yes — Sonic Drive-In has 46 vegetarian options. The top pick by Nom Score is the French Toast Sticks (4 pc.) (480 cal, 8g protein, Nom Score A).
46Vegetarian Options
85Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated
Top Vegetarian Picks at Sonic Drive-In
1
A
French Toast Sticks (4 pc.)
Cal
480
Prot
8g
Sod
460
Sug
12g
2
A
Onion Rings (Small)
Cal
440
Prot
6g
Sod
430
Sug
14g
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Onion Rings: Onions, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Yellow Corn Flour, Sugar. Contains 2% Or Less Of Artificial Flavor, Brown Sugar, Buttermilk, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Leavening, Natural Flavor, Rice Flour, Salt, Whey, Yeast.
3
A
Onion Rings (Medium)
Cal
580
Prot
8g
Sod
570
Sug
19g
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Onion Rings: Onions, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Yellow Corn Flour, Sugar. Contains 2% Or Less Of Artificial Flavor, Brown Sugar, Buttermilk, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Leavening, Natural Flavor, Rice Flour, Salt, Whey, Yeast.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
French Toast Sticks (4 pc.)Nom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
A
480
8g
54g
460mg
2
Onion Rings (Small)
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Onion Rings: Onions, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Yellow Corn Flour, Sugar. Contains 2% Or Less Of Artificial Flavor, Brown Sugar, Buttermilk, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Leavening, Natural Flavor, Rice Flour, Salt, Whey, Yeast.
A
440
6g
55g
430mg
3
Onion Rings (Medium)
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Onion Rings: Onions, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Yellow Corn Flour, Sugar. Contains 2% Or Less Of Artificial Flavor, Brown Sugar, Buttermilk, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Leavening, Natural Flavor, Rice Flour, Salt, Whey, Yeast.
A
580
8g
74g
570mg
4
Onion Rings (Large)
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the portion. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Onion Rings: Onions, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Yellow Corn Flour, Sugar. Contains 2% Or Less Of Artificial Flavor, Brown Sugar, Buttermilk, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Leavening, Natural Flavor, Rice Flour, Salt, Whey, Yeast.
B
800
11g
101g
790mg
5
Groovy Fries (Small)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Tater tots and fries made from real potatoes
Groovy Fries: Potatoes, (Contains One Or More: Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil), Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Cornstarch, Salt, Leavening, Xanthum Gum, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate.
B
260
2g
28g
570mg
6
Groovy Fries (Medium)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Tater tots and fries made from real potatoes
Groovy Fries: Potatoes, (Contains One Or More: Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil), Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Cornstarch, Salt, Leavening, Xanthum Gum, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate.
B
370
3g
39g
790mg
7
Groovy Fries (Large)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Tater tots and fries made from real potatoes
Groovy Fries: Potatoes, (Contains One Or More: Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil), Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Cornstarch, Salt, Leavening, Xanthum Gum, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate.
B
520
4g
56g
1110mg
8
Tots (Small)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Tots: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn). Contains 2% Or Less Of Dextrose, Natural Flavor, Salt, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.
B
250
2g
30g
620mg
9
Tots (Medium)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Tots: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn). Contains 2% Or Less Of Dextrose, Natural Flavor, Salt, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.
B
360
3g
43g
890mg
10
Soft Pretzel Twist
Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
B
250
7g
39g
440mg
The Nom Score read
Of the 46 vegetarian options at Sonic Drive-In, the French Toast Sticks (4 pc.) rates highest — Nom Score A (85/100), on 480 calories, 8g protein, and 460mg sodium. The Onion Rings (Large) carries the most protein at 11g. The lightest is the Tots (Small), at 250 calories. Most come from the Snacks & Sides menu (9 of 10). Protein ranges 2–11g across the picks. Figures are computed from Sonic Drive-In’s published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Sonic Drive-In don’t meet vegetarian criteria:
Chicago Hot Dog
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
Triple SONIC Smasher
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
All-American Hot Dog
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
Footlong Quarter Pound Coney
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
Ultimate Meat & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention pork
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Vegetarian at Sonic Drive-In
Ask about vegetarian protein options like beans, cheese, or tofu
Request items without meat—many can be made vegetarian
Choose bean-based items for extra protein and fiber
FAQ
Common questions about vegetarian at Sonic Drive-In
Is Sonic Drive-In good for vegetarian diets?
Yes — Sonic Drive-In has 46 vegetarian options, topped by the French Toast Sticks (4 pc.) (Nom Score A).
What’s the best vegetarian option at Sonic Drive-In?
The French Toast Sticks (4 pc.) is the best choice with 480 calories, 8g protein, and a Nom Score of A.
What is the highest-protein item at Sonic Drive-In?
The highest-protein option at Sonic Drive-In is the Mozzarella Sticks (6 pc.) with 22g protein (560 cal).
How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs
sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance.
Data comes from Sonic Drive-In’s published nutrition information.
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