Business & Tech

A Bit of Carhop Culture

The new Sonic in North Babylon is still buzzing as residents check out the first Long Island location of the burger chain.

Since Long Island's first Sonic franchise opened in April on Deer Park Avenue in North Babylon, the sight of a line of a cars backed up on the shoulder has been expected.

The line was light enough on a Monday around 3 p.m. to get through the drive-through in about 10 minutes. Carhops darted between cars and the fast food restaurant, where customers can choose between carhop, drive-through, and on foot ordering.

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