Operating in a retro carhop format since the first Oklahoma location opened in 1953, Sonic Drive-In at 2829 El Cajon Blvd is one of North Park's few drive-in-service restaurants. Frozen-treat seekers along this stretch of El Cajon Blvd can also scoop house-churned flavors at North Park Creamery on University Ave. This franchise outpost runs the full menu of made-to-order burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, tater tots, and a slush-and-shake program featuring over a million drink combinations through mix-in customization. Late-night cravings beyond the drive-in menu lead down the block to Churro Addict on University Ave for fresh-fried, sugar-coated churros. The stall-based ordering system allows each car bay to run independent ticket timing, making the location a high-throughput stop for multi-vehicle group orders.