Can We Guess If You're More Sonic or Dairy Queen?

By: Allison Lips

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Everybody loves burgers, ice cream, milkshakes and fried chicken. However, not everyone has the same preferences. Some people are Dairy Queen people; others are Sonic people. While both chains have been American staples since the mid-1900s and are similar, they are not interchangeable.

The two restaurants had different approaches to entering the business. Dairy Queen, which was founded in 1950, opened its first store in Joliet, Illinois. For years, Dairy Queen focused on frozen treats before adding fast food fair to its menu. In contrast, Sonic was founded as Top Hat in 1953. At the time, it was a root beer stand with a selection of hamburgers and hot dogs. It would eventually expand its selection of drinks and milkshakes.

Even though both restaurants offer a variety of food, with Sonic even serving breakfast, they are known for different things. Sonic is known for its roller-skating car hops and the distinctiveness of its drive-in design, whereas Dairy Queen is known for the thickness of its Blizzards.

While it is likely that you enjoy both a Blizzard and a Sonic Blast, let's find out if you're more Dairy Queen or Sonic! Which dessert and fast food restaurant will forever own your heart?

When you're craving a sweet beverage, what are you most likely to order?

Green Apple Slush

Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Milkshake

Soda

How important is it to have food delivered directly to your car?

Extremely.

A normal drive-thru is fine.
Sometimes I like it delivered, but I don't mind a drive-thru.

I like sitting in a restaurant with my food.

Which snack do you find the most addicting?

Mozzarella Sticks

Cheese Curds
Onion Rings

Potato chips

Is it necessary for a fast food restaurant to serve breakfast?

Absolutely.

No.
Not necessary, but nice.

I go to Dunkin' or Starbucks, so I don't care.

How many mix-ins do you put in your ice cream?

One at a time. You don't want too many flavors.

2 or more as long as they're complementary.
I like keeping it simple with no mix-ins.

Depends on my mood.

When you decide to blow your diet, what ice cream treat are you eating?

Hot Fudge Sundae

Fudge Stuffed Cookie a la mode
None, I'm going for a cheeseburger

Ben & Jerry's anything

How do you order your hot dog?

All-American dog with ketchup, yellow mustard, relish, and chopped onions

Chili Cheese Dog
Plain

I don't eat hot dogs

Is it necessary for a place that serves ice cream to serve more than just vanilla?

No, the toppings and mix-ins are the good part!

Yes, but the other flavor should be chocolate.
Sometimes I feel like vanilla. Sometimes I feel like chocolate.

If I want ice cream, I'm going all out and need 31 flavors.

You're craving fried chicken, how are you ordering it?

Asian Sweet Chii Boneless Wings

Chicken Strips
Those both sound good.

At KFC

Microwave pretzels just aren't cutting it, which pretzel are you ordering?

Cinnamon sugar pretzel twist with cream cheese frosting

Pretzel sticks with Zesty Queso
A pretzel with salt. The shape doesn't matter.

Garlic Parmesan

What do you like on the side of your main dish?

Chili Cheese Tots

A side salad
French fries

Rice

You're in the mood for something more than a classic burger, which menu item catches your eye?

Fritos Chili Cheese Burger

Kansas City BBQ Pulled Pork
Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Chicken Quesadillas

Which wrap are you ordering when you need something you can eat fast?

Crispy Chicken Wrap

Chicken Bacon BBQ Snack Melt
Can I get both?

A burrito

You're keeping it classic, which ice cream your ordering?

Vanilla Cone

Peanut Butter Sundae
Hot Fudge Sundae

These are too basic for me.

After you visit, what are you bringing home for later?

Hot Fudge Shake

Dilly Bar
Coca-Cola

Cheesecake

Which mix-in is the most appealing?

Butterfinger

Candy Cane
Oreo

Sprinkles

Happy hour starts at 2pm, are you getting to the restaurant before 4pm?

Yes, but only on a Saturday or a Sunday.

No, but I get get there before 5 on a weekday.
Sometimes.

I'm still working at those times.

Do you need your server to show you that your treat can be flipped upside down without spilling?

No. That's silly.

Of course, it's fun!
It's a cool trick, but not necessary.

When I see it, I'll believe it can be done.

Does your favorite restaurant have cakes you can bring home for celebrations?

No, let's focus on the food.

Yes, they're known for their ice cream.
Is that question really necessary?

Yes and it's called Friendly's.

What are the kids getting with their meal?

A small toy

Ice Cream
French Fries

Apple slices

Does your favorite restaurant allow you to get a full meal under 6 bucks?

Sometimes, but mostly if I pick and choose individual menu items.

Yes
Depends on where I am.

Don't most fast food places do that these days?

How do you like your cold beverages?

Fruity

Creamy
A little bit of both.

I prefer my drinks room temperature.

When you're going out are you looking for a full meal or mostly dessert?

I like the whole package.

Honestly, I've had ice cream for lunch on more than one occasion.
Let's keep our options over.

Few places do both well, so I separate my food destinations from my dessert ones.

Are you washing your ice cream down with coffee?

Yes.

Does coffee mixed with ice cream count?
Sometimes.

What madness is this?

What non-ice cream dessert are you ordering?

Cinnasnacks with Cream Cheese Frosting

Funnel Cake
Those both sound really good.

Is there a Mrs. Field's somewhere near?

Which cheesecake inspired treat are you eating?

Oreo Cheesecake Shake

Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard
Anything cheesecake flavored is for me.

Is an actual piece of cheesecake an option?

What kind of ice cream do you like putting M&M's in?

Vanilla

Chocolate
Both

Skip the ice cream, give me the M&M's.

When you want to be a little healthy, do you get an banana split?

No.

Yes, but I know it's not doing me any favors.
Sometimes

Just give me the banana.

What's the largest burger you can eat?

Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger

1/3 Double with Cheese
A regular cheeseburger

I'm passing on the burgers.

Which fruit-flavored ice cream treat is your go-to?

Fresh Banana Shake

Pineapple Sundae
Strawberry Shake

I'm not a fruity dessert person.

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