Sonic Drive-In Launches Cold Coffee Pilot at Select Locations

Sonic Drive-In is testing a new lineup of cold coffee drinks at select outlets, including the location at 2523 Highway 6 & 50, Grand Junction, Colorado. This is a chance for Sonic fans to try something new early and for the company to explore what works in the coffee-beverage category.

What’s Being Tested

At the Grand Junction location (and a few other markets), Sonic is offering four new cold coffee drinks:

• Original Iced Coffee: A straight chilled coffee beverage.
• Cold Foam Iced Coffee: An iced coffee topped with sweet, creamy cold foam.
• Iced Coffee Latte: A stronger, creamier version of iced coffee.
• Coffee Chiller: A shake-like coffee drink, expected to be a fan favorite.

Pilot Details & Why It Matters

• The Grand Junction location is one of only a handful of Sonic stores nationwide participating in this pilot.
• Participating markets include Grand Junction (CO), Denver (CO), Joplin (MO), Las Vegas (NV), New York (NY), and Monroe (LA).
• The pilot is set to run at least a month, and Sonic is asking customers to complete surveys to determine whether these drinks will roll out more broadly.
• Why this is significant: Sonic is known mostly for burgers, shakes, and more traditional fast-food items; the introduction of a dedicated cold coffee program signals a push into the specialty beverage space and adapting to changing consumer tastes.

Test Program Details and Locations

The cold coffee lineup is on the menu for a limited time. Sonic plans to keep the new drinks available for at least one month at each test location. During this trial period, customers are invited to try the drinks and give feedback. Shoppers can complete a short survey after their purchase.

For now, the cold coffee lineup is only sold at select Sonic Drive-In locations. The participating locations include:

• Grand Junction, CO (North Avenue Sonic)
• Denver, CO
• Joplin, MO
• Las Vegas, NV
• New York, NY
• Monroe, LA

What This Means for You (the Reader)

If you follow Sonic’s menu updates, here are some takeaways:

• If you live near one of the pilot stores, check whether your location has the drinks. If so, you’ve got early access.
• The variety gives options: from standard iced coffee to more indulgent shakes; you might pick based on how sweet or creamy you like your drink.
• Because the rollout depends on customer feedback, your voice matters — participating in surveys may help determine whether Sonic adds these drinks at more locations.
• For menu-watchers: this could be the start of more beverage innovations at Sonic. If this pilot goes well, we might see a national rollout later.

Wrap-Up

Sonic’s new cold coffee pilot offers a fresh menu option for fans and signals a shift in the chain’s beverage strategy. If you’re near a participating store, it may be worth heading in for a taste — and maybe sharing your feedback. Keep an eye on sonicmenuspot.com for further updates in case Sonic expands the program or launches the drinks nationally.