Sides and Tots · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Cheese Tots, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 3,361 drive-ins across 38 states.
How much is the Sonic Cheese Tots, and how many calories?
The Sonic Cheese Tots (medium) costs $3.99 at a typical drive-in and has 450 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $2.49 to $6.29 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 3,361 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 3,361 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Price & Details
- Typical price, medium
- $3.99
- Calories
- 450
- Price range
- $2.49 to $6.29
- Most common price
- $3.99 (16% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 114
- Category
- Sides and Tots
- Sold at
- 3,361 drive-ins
- Sizes
- Small, Medium, Large
What is in the Sonic Cheese Tots
Crispy tots fried to a golden brown and topped with melted cheese
Compared
How the Cheese Tots Compare in Sides and Tots
Calories per dollar is the column that says which is the better deal, not just the cheaper one.
| Item | Typical price | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | $5.29 | 560 | 104 |
| Chili Cheese Groovy Fries | $4.69 | 540 | 114 |
| Chili Cheese Tots | $4.69 | 540 | 115 |
| Onion Rings | $3.99 | 580 | 144 |
| Cheese Tots | $3.99 | 450 | 114 |
| Cheese Groovy Fries | $3.19 | 330 | 103 |
| Groovy Fries | $2.99 | 290 | 92 |
| Tots | $2.99 | 360 | 114 |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Cheese Tots?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $3.99 for the Cheese Tots (Medium). A few go as low as $2.49 or as high as $6.29, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$2.49
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$3.99
what most people pay
Most expensive
$6.29
the highest anywhere
Every Size
Sonic Cheese Tots Prices by Size
3 sizes, not priced proportionally. The largest is the cheapest per calorie.
Small
$3.19
310 cal · 97 per $
Medium
$3.99
450 cal · 113 per $
Large
$4.59
840 cal · 183 per $
| Size | Typical | Range | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $3.19 | $1.89 to $5.39 | 310 | 97 |
| Medium | $3.99 | $2.49 to $6.29 | 450 | 113 |
| Large | $4.59 | $3.19 to $7.29 | 840 | 183 |
Median price across every Sonic that sells the size. The highlighted row is the size most stores stock.
State by State
Sonic Cheese Tots Price by State
Sonic is franchised, so the price is set drive-in by drive-in rather than nationally. Across the 38 states with enough stores to average honestly, the medium runs from $3.24 in MI to $4.99 in MN, a 153% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MI16 stores | $3.24 | $2.69to$4.49 | -$0.72-18.2% |
| 2 | IN26 stores | $3.44 | $2.49to$4.99 | -$0.52-13.1% |
| 3 | UT16 stores | $3.46 | $2.99to$3.49 | -$0.50-12.6% |
| 4 | OH36 stores | $3.61 | $2.89to$3.99 | -$0.35-8.8% |
| 5 | WV7 stores | $3.65 | $3.39to$4.19 | -$0.31-7.8% |
| 6 | AL95 stores | $3.70 | $2.89to$4.19 | -$0.26-6.6% |
| 7 | TN219 stores | $3.75 | $3.09to$4.29 | -$0.21-5.3% |
| 8 | KY67 stores | $3.78 | $3.29to$3.99 | -$0.18-4.5% |
| 9 | NC80 stores | $3.80 | $3.59to$4.29 | -$0.16-4% |
| 10 | GA65 stores | $3.81 | $2.99to$4.49 | -$0.15-3.8% |
| 11 | MS119 stores | $3.82 | $3.29to$4.89 | -$0.14-3.5% |
| 12 | OK258 stores | $3.82 | $3.09to$4.49 | -$0.14-3.5% |
| 13 | AR190 stores | $3.86 | $3.19to$4.59 | -$0.10-2.5% |
| 14 | TX901 stores | $3.93 | $2.79to$5.19 | -$0.03-0.8% |
| 15 | NV23 stores | $3.94 | $3.69to$4.29 | -$0.02-0.5% |
| 16 | LA158 stores | $3.96 | $3.19to$4.69 | +$0.000% |
| 17 | WY6 stores | $3.96 | $2.79to$4.29 | +$0.000% |
| 18 | CO78 stores | $3.97 | $2.99to$4.29 | +$0.01+0.3% |
| 19 | FL88 stores | $4.00 | $3.19to$4.99 | +$0.04+1% |
| 20 | IA10 stores | $4.01 | $3.49to$4.99 | +$0.05+1.3% |
| 21 | NM69 stores | $4.01 | $3.79to$4.39 | +$0.05+1.3% |
| 22 | SC74 stores | $4.02 | $3.49to$4.19 | +$0.06+1.5% |
| 23 | VA50 stores | $4.02 | $2.89to$4.49 | +$0.06+1.5% |
| 24 | PA19 stores | $4.03 | $2.99to$4.29 | +$0.07+1.8% |
| 25 | ID21 stores | $4.09 | $3.19to$4.59 | +$0.13+3.3% |
| 26 | NJ13 stores | $4.13 | $3.79to$5.49 | +$0.17+4.3% |
| 27 | KS131 stores | $4.18 | $3.39to$5.09 | +$0.22+5.6% |
| 28 | MO183 stores | $4.22 | $3.29to$4.99 | +$0.26+6.6% |
| 29 | IL51 stores | $4.23 | $3.49to$4.90 | +$0.27+6.8% |
| 30 | WA14 stores | $4.28 | $4.19to$4.70 | +$0.32+8.1% |
| 31 | MD12 stores | $4.30 | $3.99to$4.59 | +$0.34+8.6% |
| 32 | AZ87 stores | $4.31 | $3.69to$5.19 | +$0.35+8.8% |
| 33 | NE29 stores | $4.39 | $3.79to$4.99 | +$0.43+10.9% |
| 34 | OR13 stores | $4.48 | $4.00to$4.70 | +$0.52+13.1% |
| 35 | NY25 stores | $4.52 | $3.39to$5.29 | +$0.56+14.1% |
| 36 | CA79 stores | $4.53 | $3.49to$5.19 | +$0.57+14.4% |
| 37 | CT7 stores | $4.86 | $3.69to$5.49 | +$0.90+22.7% |
| 38 | MN5 stores | $4.99 | $4.99to$4.99 | +$1.03+26% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $3.96 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Cheese Tots: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Cheese Tots?
About $3.99 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $2.49 to $6.29 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Cheese Tots?
450 calories, 250 of them from fat. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
What sizes does the Sonic Cheese Tots come in?
3: Small, Medium, Large. Most drive-ins stock the Medium.
Why does the Sonic Cheese Tots cost more at some locations?
Sonic is franchised, so each owner sets the price. That is why this page shows a range, not one number.
Where is the Sonic Cheese Tots cheapest?
MI, averaging $3.24. MN is the priciest at $4.99.
Does every Sonic sell the Cheese Tots?
It is on the menu at 3,361 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Can I order the Sonic Cheese Tots all day?
Yes. It is on the regular menu, so it is available any time the drive-in is open.
How do I find the Sonic Cheese Tots near me?
Use the Sonic app or the store locator to find your nearest drive-in, then order it at the stall or for pickup.
Can I order the Sonic Cheese Tots on the app?
Yes. You can order it in the Sonic app for drive-in pickup or delivery, and app-only deals sometimes apply.
What is in the Sonic Cheese Tots?
Crispy tots fried to a golden brown and topped with melted cheese
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Groovy FriesPrices and calories come from Sonic's own store-level menu data across 3,357 open drive-ins in 46 states, last refreshed 2026-08-01. Sonic sets prices per franchise, so we publish the median rather than the mean, and the range beside it. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Sonic Drive-In.