Construction starts on Hawaii's second Sonic restaurant
Sonic Drive-In Hawaii opened Hawaii’s first Sonic location on Maui in 2023.
ground.newsHere’s the latest I can share about Sonic Kapolei based on recent reporting.
- Kapolei’s Sonic Drive-In opened on May 16, 2026, marking Oahu’s first Sonic location and Hawaii’s second Sonic restaurant overall. The opening was scheduled to start at 10 a.m. and included drive-thru and patio walk-up service during opening weekend.[2][3][5]
- Reports indicated the Kapolei location is at 5001 Kapolei Parkway, near Kapolei High School, continuing Sonic Hawaiʻi’s expansion after a Maui location opened in 2023. The Kapolei site represents the brand’s first Oahu drive-in experience.[3][6][2]
- Local outlets highlighted that the project moved through inspections leading up to an official opening, with the broader expectation of a celebratory launch and a local job impact as part of the rollout.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull in more details from specific outlets or compile a quick timeline of the Kapolei opening events. I can also look for post-opening reviews or menu highlights from Hawaii outlets to give you a sense of what’s unique on Oahu. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Kapolei Sonic Drive-In inspections and expected opening timeline.[1]
- First look and opening date details for Sonic Kapolei, including address and status.[2][3]
- Opening-day specifics and Hawaii context (second location in Hawaii).[3]