Sandwiches · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Grilled Cheese, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 3,361 drive-ins across 38 states.
How much is the Sonic Grilled Cheese, and how many calories?
The Sonic Grilled Cheese (grilled cheese sandwich) costs $2.49 at a typical drive-in and has 390 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $1.69 to $4.19 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, grilled cheese sandwich
- $2.49
- Calories
- 390
- Price range
- $1.69 to $4.19
- Most common price
- $2.49 (21% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 155
- Category
- Sandwiches
- Sold at
- 3,361 drive-ins
What is in the Sonic Grilled Cheese
Warm, melty American Cheese on Texas Toast.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Grilled Cheese?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $2.49 for the Grilled Cheese. A few go as low as $1.69 or as high as $4.19, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$1.69
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$2.49
what most people pay
Most expensive
$4.19
the highest anywhere
State by State
Sonic Grilled Cheese 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 grilled cheese sandwich runs from $2.24 in TN to $3.27 in CA, a 148% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TN219 stores | $2.24 | $1.99to$2.89 | -$0.27-10.8% |
| 2 | OK258 stores | $2.29 | $1.89to$3.39 | -$0.22-8.8% |
| 3 | AR190 stores | $2.32 | $1.99to$3.29 | -$0.19-7.6% |
| 4 | OH36 stores | $2.33 | $1.99to$2.59 | -$0.18-7.2% |
| 5 | KY67 stores | $2.35 | $1.99to$2.59 | -$0.16-6.4% |
| 6 | IN26 stores | $2.38 | $1.99to$3.09 | -$0.13-5.2% |
| 7 | NC80 stores | $2.39 | $2.19to$2.99 | -$0.12-4.8% |
| 8 | LA158 stores | $2.40 | $1.99to$2.99 | -$0.11-4.4% |
| 9 | AL95 stores | $2.42 | $1.99to$3.89 | -$0.09-3.6% |
| 10 | MS119 stores | $2.46 | $1.99to$3.29 | -$0.05-2% |
| 11 | UT16 stores | $2.47 | $2.19to$2.49 | -$0.04-1.6% |
| 12 | WY6 stores | $2.49 | $1.69to$2.79 | -$0.02-0.8% |
| 13 | TX901 stores | $2.50 | $1.99to$3.99 | -$0.01-0.4% |
| 14 | FL88 stores | $2.52 | $1.99to$3.19 | +$0.01+0.4% |
| 15 | NM69 stores | $2.52 | $2.29to$2.89 | +$0.01+0.4% |
| 16 | KS131 stores | $2.55 | $1.99to$3.49 | +$0.04+1.6% |
| 17 | SC74 stores | $2.55 | $2.29to$2.79 | +$0.04+1.6% |
| 18 | VA50 stores | $2.56 | $2.09to$2.99 | +$0.05+2% |
| 19 | WV7 stores | $2.56 | $2.49to$2.99 | +$0.05+2% |
| 20 | GA65 stores | $2.57 | $1.99to$3.89 | +$0.06+2.4% |
| 21 | NV23 stores | $2.57 | $2.49to$2.69 | +$0.06+2.4% |
| 22 | NJ13 stores | $2.58 | $2.19to$3.99 | +$0.07+2.8% |
| 23 | MO183 stores | $2.59 | $1.99to$3.49 | +$0.08+3.2% |
| 24 | IA10 stores | $2.62 | $2.39to$3.39 | +$0.11+4.4% |
| 25 | PA19 stores | $2.63 | $1.99to$2.99 | +$0.12+4.8% |
| 26 | MI16 stores | $2.65 | $2.49to$3.99 | +$0.14+5.6% |
| 27 | ID21 stores | $2.71 | $1.99to$3.19 | +$0.20+8% |
| 28 | NE29 stores | $2.71 | $2.49to$3.99 | +$0.20+8% |
| 29 | CO78 stores | $2.75 | $2.19to$3.49 | +$0.24+9.6% |
| 30 | MD12 stores | $2.80 | $2.39to$3.09 | +$0.29+11.6% |
| 31 | CT7 stores | $2.83 | $2.79to$2.89 | +$0.32+12.7% |
| 32 | IL51 stores | $2.83 | $2.39to$3.09 | +$0.32+12.7% |
| 33 | AZ87 stores | $2.84 | $2.79to$3.39 | +$0.33+13.1% |
| 34 | MN5 stores | $2.89 | $2.89to$2.89 | +$0.38+15.1% |
| 35 | NY25 stores | $2.99 | $1.99to$3.99 | +$0.48+19.1% |
| 36 | OR13 stores | $3.02 | $2.65to$3.60 | +$0.51+20.3% |
| 37 | WA14 stores | $3.26 | $2.79to$3.60 | +$0.75+29.9% |
| 38 | CA79 stores | $3.27 | $2.69to$3.99 | +$0.76+30.3% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $2.51 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Grilled Cheese: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Grilled Cheese?
About $2.49 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $1.69 to $4.19 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Grilled Cheese?
390 calories, 180 of them from fat. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
Why does the Sonic Grilled Cheese 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 Grilled Cheese cheapest?
TN, averaging $2.24. CA is the priciest at $3.27.
Does every Sonic sell the Grilled Cheese?
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 Grilled Cheese 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 Grilled Cheese 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 Grilled Cheese 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 Grilled Cheese?
Warm, melty American Cheese on Texas Toast.
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