When I think of Sonic Drive-In I think of mouth-watering shakes (their shakes are SO GOOD!), hot dogs, burgers and fries. The last thing I would think of is breakfast. Did you know that Sonic Drive-in has a breakfast menu? A very yummy one at that.
Sonic recently announced that they are offering an egg white option for all their menu items that include eggs, including their variety of Breakfast Burritos and their popular Toaster Sandwiches.
It is widely known that egg whites are a good source of protein, helping to maintain energy levels throughout the day. Because they contain no cholesterol, egg whites are a good choice for individuals trying to reduce their cholesterol intake. Substituting egg whites for regular eggs in any of the SONIC breakfast items also reduces the total calorie count by up to 60 calories.
I love egg white omelets and often swap out regular eggs for egg whites whenever possible. I knew the next time I went to Sonic I just had to try one of their egg white options.
“We continue to evolve our menu to mirror the preferences of our guests, and many of our guests want light, healthy breakfast choices,” said Chef Claes Petersson, vice president of product innovation at Sonic. “In true SONIC style, instead of offering just one or two egg white options, we deliberately chose to let guests enjoy egg whites in any of our breakfast items, giving even more opportunities for customization and variety. Our guests can lose the yolks without losing a bit of flavor.”
We don’t have a Sonic near us but we do near the house we are buying upstate (yeah). On one of our trips upstate to go house hunting we stopped by Sonic so we can grab a quick bite to eat. I chose one of the Breakfast Burritos from their breakfast menu.
Mmmm… It was so good! And very filling. The burrito is HUGE!
I ordered the Super Sonic with Egg Whites. I neglected to tell them not to include the jalapeños. WOW! They really make the sandwich HOT. If you don’t like spicy things make sure to have them omit the jalapeños.
The burrito also included sausage, melted cheddar cheese, potato tots, tomatoes, onions and of course eggs (in this case egg whites).
What would go great with the Super Sonic Breakfast Burrito? A piping hot cup of coffee of course.
I am very picky when it comes to coffee. I’m kind of a “coffee snob”. LOL! I was very impressed with Sonic’s coffee. I honestly thought that maybe it wouldn’t taste that great (more like diner coffee) but I was pleasantly surprised. The coffee was very good – as in coffee house quality. Yummy!
Sonic’s Red Button Roast coffee is made with 100% Arabica beans. It’s also available in five flavors – Chocolate, Caramel, French Vanilla, Hazelnut and English Toffee.
I tried the French Vanilla. It was flavored just right. Not too sweet and not too “vanilla” tasting. The English Toffee flavor sounds good. I am going to try that one the next time I go.
Sonic’s breakfast menu is available all day. That is great news because sometimes it’s nice to enjoy breakfast foods for lunch or dinner. Plus it’s great to know their coffee is available any time you need a bit of a pick-me-up during the day.
The new egg white offering is just one of the many “Better for You” menu items Sonic is offering patrons. It joins their line of Green Iced Teas (made without sugar, artificial colors or artificial flavors) with five new flavor mix-ins as well as their grilled chicken sandwich on a whole wheat Ciabatta bun, packed with 10 grams of whole grains.
“The SONIC menu is all about choice,” said James O’Reilly, chief marketing officer at Sonic Corp. “If you want a big burger with a side of chili-cheese Tots, we’ve got you covered. If you want a lighter snack, we have that, too. With the addition of egg whites to our breakfast lineup and the new, lighter items coming down the pipeline, we’ll have even more choices for our guests in the near future.”
All day on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, SONIC Drive-In is celebrating National Back to Work Day by offering guests half-price breakfast burritos all day.
Going back to work after Labor Day can be frustrating and stressful, so Sonic is doing its part to make it less of a drag by offering half-off breakfast burritos all day. Too bad we won’t be in the area on Tuesday. I would take advantage of the half price sale. 🙂
To find a Sonic Drive-In near you visit www.SonicDriveIn.com. You can also check out the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and even Instagram.
Have you tried Sonic’s egg white options yet? What about their Red Button Roast coffees? Feel free to share your thoughts.
Kimberly
*I received a free gift card to try out the breakfast menu options. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
Olivia Rubin says
I have always wanted to go to a Sonic so that they can come up to my car window in rollerskates. I think they still do that. And I like that they have a healthy breakfast option. I love egg whites with ketchup.
ANN*H says
This is a good thing . It gives people more of a healthy choice as what they want to eat.
Thanks Sonic for making an effort for healthier ways for us to eat .
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I didn’t know that Sonic has breakfast I will have to try their breakfast sometime.
Karen D says
Sounds like a good, healthy breakfast! But I’ll keep the jalapenos! I like hot foods.
Sara Zielinski says
Wish we had sonic in this area
Deb E says
I would love to try the egg white breakfast and even their hot coffee, even in triple digit heat here this week. Good for them offering healthy alternatives. I associate fast food, rather unhealthy options with Sonic, so this is a great option for dieters.
judy gardner says
i’m glad fast food places are beginning to offer healthier alternatives to their regular menus! i am not an egg fan, but my sister uses only egg whites whenever she can