{"id":45951,"date":"2021-02-11T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=45951"},"modified":"2021-02-18T20:11:29","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T06:11:29","slug":"sonic-extra-long-ultimate-cheesesteak-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2021\/02\/11\/sonic-extra-long-ultimate-cheesesteak-review\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Sonic Extra-Long Ultimate Cheesesteak"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Sonic<\/p>\n

I haven\u2019t had a cheesesteak since I made a pilgrimage to Geno\u2019s and Pat\u2019s in Philly almost a decade ago.<\/p>\n

I remember nervously asking for my \u201cwhiz without\u201d like an apprehensive George Costanza ordering soup, and enjoying both sandwiches about the same. It was a tasty little trip, but I drove home feeling like an absolute slob.<\/p>\n

Two cheesesteaks in one sitting?! Gross, dude!<\/p>\n

I mean, one wasn\u2019t quite enough, but two was definitely overkill. If only someone nearby could just make one, I don\u2019t know<\/em>, extra-long cheesesteak? That\u2026 that would be the ultimate cheesesteak.<\/p>\n

As it turns out, I\u2019ve somehow managed to miss the cheesesteak on Sonic\u2019s ice cream truck style menu for years now. It took them introducing the \u201cExtra Long Ultimate Cheesesteak\u201d for me to finally notice.<\/p>\n

So, what exactly makes a cheesesteak, \u201cULTIMATE!?\u201d You take a foot-long bun and stuff it with sirloin steak and grilled onions, then drizzle them with \u201cmelty\u201d cheddar and a \u201czesty\u201d cheese sauce! Oh, and hold the side of tots, because they\u2019re inside the sandwich now!<\/p>\n

I was a bit skeptical about the idea of a fast food cheesesteak, but ten years is a long time, and I was ready to dive back into the whiz.<\/p>\n

That sounded better in my head, and to be honest, this menu item looked better in my head.<\/p>\n

\"Sonic<\/p>\n

I could tell immediately the onions weren\u2019t grilled well, and there might not be enough cheese. Also, the steak looked like dry greyish shawarma shavings they wouldn\u2019t even serve on a street corner. Should I have just made the two-hour drive back to Philly?<\/p>\n

I can happily say I\u2019m glad I didn\u2019t because this is actually pretty damn good.<\/p>\n

\"Sonic<\/p>\n

That crumbly sirloin ended up being well-seasoned and moist, and there was just enough \u201cwhiz\u201d to lubricate each bite.<\/p>\n

The bun\u2019s soft texture was ideal for a cheesesteak, and just long enough that it didn\u2019t feel excessive.<\/p>\n

\"Sonic<\/p>\n

Adding tots into the sandwich was a real \u201cwhy didn\u2019t I think of that\u201d move that added a perfect amount of crunch and salty starch that tied everything together.<\/p>\n

Despite it tasting good, I couldn\u2019t really distinguish between the cheddar and the so-called \u201czesty\u201d cheese sauce. It was just a generic Cheez Whiz flavor, which was fine, but I was hoping for maybe a little added provolone bite or something along those lines.<\/p>\n

\"Sonic<\/p>\n

The onions were basically raw as expected. I appreciated the flavor, but the texture was a minor buzzkill.<\/p>\n

Even with those flaws, I found it to be a completely substantial and satisfying meal. It\u2019s not Pat\u2019s or Geno\u2019s, or any of the other Philly spots I\u2019m sure are better, but it\u2019s really solid for a fast food cheesesteak.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d say definitely give it a try, but maybe check out the app and see if you can\u2019t hack in some fried onions and extra cheese. There\u2019s also a spicy version you can try, but hurry up because the Extra Long Ultimate Cheesesteaks are only available through the end of February.<\/p>\n

Remember to tip your carhop!<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong> $4.29
\nSize:<\/strong> N\/A
\nRating:<\/strong> 7 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> 970 calories, 63 grams of fat, 19 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 grams of trans fat, 110 milligrams of cholesterol, 2240 milligrams of sodium, 62 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, and 40 grams of protein.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to read our previous fast food reviews.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I haven\u2019t had a cheesesteak since I made a pilgrimage to Geno\u2019s and Pat\u2019s in Philly almost a decade ago. I remember nervously asking for my \u201cwhiz without\u201d like an apprehensive George Costanza ordering soup, and enjoying both sandwiches about the same. 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