Best Wings in Buffalo

[Solomon Grundy]

On 9/29/2021 at 3:16 PM, Buffalo Junction said:

Steams in the box with sauce and makes the wings soggy or rubbery. Work around is to order them with the sauce on the side, heat them in an air frier for a few minutes, then toss in the sauce and enjoy. 

I always crack open the lid when driving home on my wings, fries, onion rings. Keeps food from being soggy.

[without a drought]

13 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:

You guys are disgusting.

So, no ranch infused breading?

 

Maybe ranch batter?

 

 

 

Ok. I'm done now, I'm not feeling well.

[billsfanmiamioh]

Was planning on trying Nine Eleven this weekend but timing got thrown off a bit and the wait would have been too long so we went with Gabriel’s as plan B (also still very long wait but was staying around the corner so could head back to the hotel and have beers while waiting). 
 

First time I’ve had a bit of an “off” experience there. They were slammed so things were slow which is totally understandable. Service was good, wings were not as crispy as they always are. Guessing they were rushing a bit just because of how busy they were. Still good, just not what I’m used to there. Still need to try nine eleven sometime this year.

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

Wingstop?

 

[Buffalo Junction]

On 7/26/2021 at 2:01 PM, 3rdand12 said:

I Live in Rochester area.

Country Sweet  had the biggest juiciest wings back in the Day. But the sauce was love it or leave it.  They had the required crisp. which is key !
 I know a place that has the best sauce great size but over priced and last time was not as crisp.
Little  Pizza Shop in town makes the most consistently cooked wings and has a fine pizza, So  go to for me.
These days I make my own more often than not. get the wings from local meat market. and cook fresh.
  keep sauce on the side , if at all.

 Often just use dry seasoning with cayenne.
and yes, yes I do keep  Blue cheese nearby
 Rico I took notice of your comment

LOL

Responding after 6 mo…. but, for that country sweet crisp…. Toss those bad boys in corn starch and brush off all the excess before frying. Also…. The history between Boss sauce and Country sweet sauce is an entertaining read. 

[3rdand12]

On 11/1/2021 at 9:58 PM, Buffalo Junction said:

Responding after 6 mo…. but, for that country sweet crisp…. Toss those bad boys in corn starch and brush off all the excess before frying. Also…. The history between Boss sauce and Country sweet sauce is an entertaining read. 

Both offered huge juicy wings.

Size matters   

[boater]

I will join the necromancing of this thread. Duff's are hands down the best.. ONLY.. if you order them crispy. Otherwise they are just a bucket of soggy hot sauce.

[Jpsredemption]

Wingnutz Wingnutz Wingnutz

[JohnNord]

Judy’s Lounge, Niagara Falls

[The Dean]

2 hours ago, JohnNord said:

Judy’s Lounge, Niagara Falls

 

Excellent addition. A great place and very underrated. Dunno I'd ever call them the "best" but pretty damn good, for sure.  They always had a wing and pitcher deal. I suppose they still do.

[Jay_Fixit]

On 7/26/2021 at 9:34 AM, Virgil said:

Many fans are making their first time trip to Buffalo this year and the most consistent question I see is “where is the best place to get wings?”   
 

If you have a strong opinion on this, please state the restaurant and why.  I will update the poll with each restaurant named.  
 

Also, feel free to add in any “must go to” places, food or not. 

That’s because many “fans” became “fans” within the last year.

[Straight Hucklebuck]

Just had Bar Bill - Medium Hot and Cajun Honey Butter BBQ, they were 7.5/10, solid wings.

 

Picked them up, piping hot right from the takeout counter and ate some in the car.

 

But I have to be honest, O’Neils right by the stadium on Abbott were cooked better as I tried them one day later.
 

And I gotta be more honest, I think Nicholos is my hometown are just as good as those two and they do something a bit different: they add some pizza sauce to the wing sauce. It makes the entire wing just coated in a thick layer of sauce. 
 

I am going to try Gabriel’s Gate wings next.

Edited December 4, 2021 by Straight Hucklebuck

[BADOLBILZ]

 

Had some really great wings at Bar Bill North couple days ago.    Never not had wings at a Bar Bill that weren't better than the best I had at Duff's.

[ehfeuh57]

3 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

...Never not had wings at a Bar Bill that weren't better than the best I had at Duff's.

 

Holy double negatives

[Process]

4 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:

Never not had wings at a Bar Bill that weren't better than the best I had at Duff's.

This is a wild sentence

[Buffalo716]

On 11/5/2021 at 12:08 AM, Jay_Fixit said:

That’s because many “fans” became “fans” within the last year.

True that 

 

Maybe I'm spoiled.. but I hang out on the east side and west side with people who have been die hard Bills fans for 50 plus years

 

I don't know anything other than a die-hard Bills fan .. because I also spend my time here with other diehards from across the country

 

Fair weather doesn't exist in my mind.. but I know it absolutely has to exist but I'm in the epicenter in Buffalo

1 hour ago, Process said:

This is a wild sentence

The grammatical inconsistencies is literally giving me a seizure

 

Please pray for me right now because my head is about to explode

[HOUSE]

Well, on July 26th I really liked Duffs but on December 4th I prefer La Nova

 

Check back with me in 4 months for updates

[dollars 2 donuts]

This far down no one is likely going to see this, but I will post anyways because of how I strongly I feel about these wings.

 

The Board is also going to think I am joking about this, but I am not.

 

For a small period of time, between 30-25 years ago, the best wings in Buffalo, the best wings I have ever had…were from Brookfield Country  Club. 
 

Can’t really describe them or explain them to do them justice, but they were unreal.

 

They don’t make them anymore and I think they were likely particular to the head chef.

 

The closest since…very different, but still close in my mind isn’t on this list, but should be.

 

Pony’s.

 

Don’t believe me?  Head out to Middleport and give them a try.

Edited December 4, 2021 by dollars 2 donuts

[Man with No Name]

i finally went to bar bill around a month ago, and was a little disappointed. 7/10. Went with medium hot. I always go with some variation of hot, no matter where I go. The flavor had something in it that just didn't sit well with me, or maybe it was the bleu cheese? They also weren't really crispy at all. 

 

I want my wings to be crispy, and I want them to have a flavor profile that reflects something similar to Franks and butter. I don't know what spices some of these places are throwing in them to make them "better" but I don't need them. 

 

fwiw, i think the sauce is easy enough to nail for most places. the biggest thing is what places cook them to the right crispiness every time. 

[Negan]

As long as the wings are freshly cooked well done, straight from the fryer sauced and with some cold beer on the side most places then have great wings.

[BigAl2526]

I'm a BBQ guy myself.  Just don't care for Buffalo sauce, and I only like hot things in moderation.  A little goes a long way for me.

[davefan66]

3 hours ago, Man with No Name said:

i finally went to bar bill around a month ago, and was a little disappointed. 7/10. Went with medium hot. I always go with some variation of hot, no matter where I go. The flavor had something in it that just didn't sit well with me, or maybe it was the bleu cheese? They also weren't really crispy at all. 

 

I want my wings to be crispy, and I want them to have a flavor profile that reflects something similar to Franks and butter. I don't know what spices some of these places are throwing in them to make them "better" but I don't need them. 

 

fwiw, i think the sauce is easy enough to nail for most places. the biggest thing is what places cook them to the right crispiness every time. 

Original location or Bar Bill North?

 

Had them at North and was completely disappointed.  Those wings would get a 5/10 from me.

 

 

[Man with No Name]

5 hours ago, davefan66 said:

Original location or Bar Bill North?

 

Had them at North and was completely disappointed.  Those wings would get a 5/10 from me.

 

 

Original

[TheCockSportif]

Outside of mine?  Recent favorite when I'm in town is Wellington Pub.  I like many of the others in the list as well.

 

For mine I cold smoke for 4 hours then fry then toss in sauce.  Habanero carrot sauce w honey is my second go to after the traditional.

[Nextmanup]

On 11/5/2021 at 12:08 AM, Jay_Fixit said:

That’s because many “fans” became “fans” within the last year.

I still can't fathom anyone becoming a Bills fan who is not from Buffalo and born into the situation.

 

That's really weird.

 

 

[OP Blue]

On 7/26/2021 at 1:13 PM, Rigotz said:

Anchor Bar is universally known as a joke of a wing spot. Terrible wings... good marketing.

Duffs is good, but you need more than one legitimate option on the poll.

Anchor Bar is still the best.  Do you even get downtown to try them?

On 7/26/2021 at 2:02 PM, Virgil said:

 

I only used Duff and Anchor to get it started.  I was more curious to get a list of all the best places for those of us coming up there a few times over the next few months and expand our options.  I think that Duffs has become too commercial, but the kids love it and it's close for a post game stop.  I'm doing a few games without the kids and staying the weekend, so I want to see all the other places people deem legit

If you want to see the visiting crews (TV) doing games particularly on a Monday Night, you will see them at the Anchor Bar.  That is where they will congregate.

[Buftex]

On 7/26/2021 at 12:18 PM, teef said:

i always loved gabriel's gate wings, but i'm partial because i lived a block up.

I had some at Gabriel's when I was home back in October...they were obscenely delicious.

[Buftex]

1 hour ago, OP Blue said:

Anchor Bar is still the best.  Do you even get downtown to try them?

If you want to see the visiting crews (TV) doing games particularly on a Monday Night, you will see them at the Anchor Bar.  That is where they will congregate.

Personally, I think people underrate Anchor Bar, and overrate Duff's.  Neither is my favorite (Gabriel's Gate, Kelly's Korner, McParland's, Bob & John's or La Hacienda for me), but Anchor is actually really good, when they are on. They aren't always on though. 

 

I honestly don't like Duff's, at all. I didn't grow up on them, and only had them when I would come home after not living in WNY for years.  I was really disappointed...their reputation far exceeds their quality for me.

Edited December 6, 2021 by Buftex

[Alphadawg7]

Elmo’s was our favorite when we were there week 1.  Our list of wing stops was Bar-Bill, Elmo’s, Duff’s, and Anchor Bar.  Elmo’s won.  
 

For an unpopular opinion:  Buffalo does NOT have the best roast beef sandwiches, nor is it even close.  Beef on Weck is meh, pretty bland and boring.  We were a bit surprised and disappointed at how over hyped it was and honestly probably would not order again when back in Buffalo over other many delicious options there like wings, pizza, etc.  

 

And for the record, we love roast beef sandwiches, but even though we allegedly had one of the best at Bar-Bill, we just found it to be a let down.  
 

Buffalo had the best wings for sure, and a lot of other delicious food.  However, the Beef on Weck would be like a 4 or 5 out of ten compared to many places here serving Roast Beef sandwiches that are 9’s and 10’s all day long.  

[Gugny]

1 minute ago, Alphadawg7 said:

Elmo’s was our favorite when we were there week 1.  Our list of wing stops was Bar-Bill, Elmo’s, Duff’s, and Anchor Bar.  Elmo’s won.  
 

For an unpopular opinion:  Buffalo does NOT have the best roast beef sandwiches, nor is it even close.  Beef on Weck is meh, pretty bland and boring.  We were a bit surprised and disappointed at how over hyped it was and honestly probably would not order again when back in Buffalo over other many delicious options there like wings, pizza, etc.  

 

And for the record, we love roast beef sandwiches, but even though we allegedly had one of the best at Bar-Bill, we just found it to be a let down.  
 

Buffalo had the best wings for sure, and a lot of other delicious food.  However, the Beef on Weck would be like a 4 or 5 out of ten compared to many places here serving Roast Beef sandwiches that are 9’s and 10’s all day long.  

 

If your beef on weck was bland, then someone didn't make it right.  I'm not sure how salt, caraway seeds, horseradish and au jus could possibly be bland.  

[BillsPride12]

3 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said:

Elmo’s was our favorite when we were there week 1.  Our list of wing stops was Bar-Bill, Elmo’s, Duff’s, and Anchor Bar.  Elmo’s won.  
 

For an unpopular opinion:  Buffalo does NOT have the best roast beef sandwiches, nor is it even close.  Beef on Weck is meh, pretty bland and boring.  We were a bit surprised and disappointed at how over hyped it was and honestly probably would not order again when back in Buffalo over other many delicious options there like wings, pizza, etc.  

 

And for the record, we love roast beef sandwiches, but even though we allegedly had one of the best at Bar-Bill, we just found it to be a let down.  
 

Buffalo had the best wings for sure, and a lot of other delicious food.  However, the Beef on Weck would be like a 4 or 5 out of ten compared to many places here serving Roast Beef sandwiches that are 9’s and 10’s all day long.  

Just out of curiosity where are you getting these way better roast beef sandwiches at?

[Alphadawg7]

6 hours ago, BillsPride12 said:

Just out of curiosity where are you getting these way better roast beef sandwiches at?

To name a couple of my faves:  Phillips’s and also Coles, both in Downtown LA to name a couple.  Both places claim to have created the French Dip actually.

To give perspective…if I ranked them a 10 then the beef on Weck we had at Bar-Bill would probably be about a 6.  Not trying to be a downer, we loved everywhere we ate in Buffalo, just the beef on Weck didn’t like up to the hype for us.  I was expecting one of the best roast beef sandwiches we had, and it just wasn’t anything special.  
 

Another fave of mine is my local dive bar in my beach community called MO’s.  Funny story, the owner Mo is who “Moe” from the Simpsons is based on.  Also same place they filmed the first Sharknado haha although it being waterfront was CGI, it’s actually like 200 feet from the ocean.  

10 hours ago, Gugny said:

 

If your beef on weck was bland, then someone didn't make it right.  I'm not sure how salt, caraway seeds, horseradish and au jus could possibly be bland.  

Honestly…Beef had no flavor.   Not bad, just forgettable.  Star of a roast beef sandwich should be the beef IMHO.

[Draconator]

Bumping just to say last night my family went to Anchor Bar, the original. I had the extreme hot wings. Maybe I'm weird, but I didn't find their extreme hot wings too hot. I ate the entire order without any eye watering or lip tingling. Our waitress was quite impressed however. 

[Buffalo716]

2 minutes ago, Draconator said:

Bumping just to say last night my family went to Anchor Bar, the original. I had the extreme hot wings. Maybe I'm weird, but I didn't find their extreme hot wings too hot. I ate the entire order without any eye watering or lip tingling. Our waitress was quite impressed however. 

If I can recommend a local selection that has phenomenal wings that aren't as well known 

 

I would say Macy's place on Genesee street cheektowaga 

 

Citrus Chipotle bbq extra crispy char pit are to die for

 

 

[ehfeuh57]

On 12/6/2021 at 10:19 AM, Alphadawg7 said:

 

For an unpopular opinion:  Buffalo does NOT have the best roast beef sandwiches, nor is it even close.  Beef on Weck is meh, pretty bland and boring. 

 

WRONG

 

You have to go to Charlie the Butchers or else this review is invalid (Probably a couple other places too)

-The beef has to be Red in the middle

-You have to put lots of fresh horseradish (not horsey sauce)

-get some au jus

 

You probably did none of the above

 

Edited January 15, 2022 by DrDare

[Breakout Squad]

It’s super easy to cook a small roast and make the au jus. Beef broth, bay leaf, rosemary, salt, pepper, maybe a little red wine to splash in. Then just buy the buns. You can make it exactly how you want it without having to go out to a restaurant and hope it’s good 😊 

[Not at the table Karlos]

2 hours ago, Draconator said:

Bumping just to say last night my family went to Anchor Bar, the original. I had the extreme hot wings. Maybe I'm weird, but I didn't find their extreme hot wings too hot. I ate the entire order without any eye watering or lip tingling. Our waitress was quite impressed however. 

I ordered their suicide wings and bbq. The BBQ were hotter

1 hour ago, DrDare said:

 

WRONG

 

You have to go to Charlie the Butchers or else this review is invalid (Probably a couple other places too)

-The beef has to be Red in the middle

-You have to put lots of fresh horseradish (not horsey sauce)

-get some au jus

 

You probably did none of the above

 

I've had pretty much every BoW in the Buffalo area. Bar bill and Charlie the butcher have a good sandwich but I wouldn't call any BoW I've had "great". I agree with alpha, they're pretty bland. I use it as a reason to eat horseradish. 

[Chaos]

On 12/6/2021 at 9:06 PM, Alphadawg7 said:

To name a couple of my faves:  Phillips’s and also Coles, both in Downtown LA to name a couple.  Both places claim to have created the French Dip actually.

To give perspective…if I ranked them a 10 then the beef on Weck we had at Bar-Bill would probably be about a 6.  Not trying to be a downer, we loved everywhere we ate in Buffalo, just the beef on Weck didn’t like up to the hype for us.  I was expecting one of the best roast beef sandwiches we had, and it just wasn’t anything special.  
 

Another fave of mine is my local dive bar in my beach community called MO’s.  Funny story, the owner Mo is who “Moe” from the Simpsons is based on.  Also same place they filmed the first Sharknado haha although it being waterfront was CGI, it’s actually like 200 feet from the ocean.  

Honestly…Beef had no flavor.   Not bad, just forgettable.  Star of a roast beef sandwich should be the beef IMHO.

Beef on Wick, is not really just a "roast beef sandwich" so, your "star" concept is misplaced. 

[Rocket94]

On 8/1/2021 at 4:18 PM, Maynard said:

Anyone ever order Bocce pizza that lives out of state? They do nationwide delivery and man I’ve been craving that. 

Tried it last night in the Chicago area...Good stuff!

[Man with No Name]

im not a beef on weck guy. don't like the seeds. im one of those people who orders the sandwich but ask for a regular bun. I can only chip in that I have heard from some BoW connoisseurs that Bar Bill is in fact superior to Charlie the Butcher. 

 

THe simple french dip with the melted cheese and au jus is my favorite way to do a beef sandwich.