Buffalo Joe's Howard Street

A coworker told me to go to Buffalo Joe's. On my first visit, I ordered the chicken wings and enjoyed them. I especially loved the fries. The fry seasoning is fire. The next time, I had the jumbo shrimp. The breading-to-shrimp ratio was on point. I've had the rib tips and was happy. My only complaint is that the hot links taste more like Italian sausage.

Perhaps I had too high expectations going in but did not think Buffalo Joe's lived up to the hype of all the accolades for wing spots in the Chicagoland area. I got the rib tip & wing combo and while I enjoyed the rib tips, the wings were subpar at best. Small, not terribly tasty and nowhere near the level of spiciness I would expect from ones labeled suicide. One plus - the service was very good. Friendly staff and prompt ordering made up a little for the poor quality wings.

Came here before 15 minutes closing because I was hungry. Maybe because I had a late dinner and hungry, but I think I had one of the buffalo chicken wing in my life. Great value for the price wasn't expecting it to be that good. The food took less than 5 minutes so maybe it was leftover from an earlier batch or an employee meal to go. But man the spicy sauce was addictive. Not going to leave a burn but a flavor bomb that keeps lasting. Place is cash only, which is a good sign to see a place trying to keep cost low.

I really wanted to love Buffalo Joes but, to me it's just fair. It's not even one of the top restaurants in my neighborhood as a favorite go-to. I actually, forget about it. The BJ on Howard and Clark is in a sketchy area. However, to be fair, I've had a better experience at their other location in downtown Evanston. Anywho, I've ordered their wings and chicken tenders. The buffalo sauce is decent and so are the wings and fries. I like the tenders but, they could use some seasoning in the crunchy breading. They could serve a better dressing to go with the wings. The wait time for food can be a little long and the customer service could be a little better. Overall, it's really not a bad place to get a quick meal. Will I return? Of course. I can't complain of the price because everything has gone up tremendously.

Price increase...$85 for a single party pan now. . Must be a chicken shortage it's no longer a good place for me.

Great wings! Have always been great service and friendly! The place is a small little restaurant but it does the job!

I had Buffalo Joe's for the first time a few months ago and it was AMAZING! The chicken tenders were a religious experience. 5/5 would eat again.

Order ahead I beg of you !They're busy busy and their wings are to die for. They're so juicy which is what you want in wings . The sauces are great no matter which you get - I've had spicy mild and bbq. All great . The kids taking orders are also helpful and nice .

Management must have seen my review, I'm glad to see that they have gone back to the original cheese sauce and sauce for the wings. This is the place to go to when you're hungry for some wings or burgers. The staff is friendly and the food is damn good. Stop by and get yourself some wings!

If I could give them no stars I would. The girl who took my order had a severe attitude problem when she took my order. I ordered rib tips and was not aware that I had a choice of what flavor sauce because she never told me nor never offered. So basically I got a order of rib tips PURPOSELY with no sauce. And even before I gave my order, I stood at the counter for three minutes before the girls i the back stopped playing around and giggling and one of them finally took my order.I'm just gonna keep it straight, no chaser. If you don't want to serve particular people in the community that patronize your establishment, don't work there.I will no longer be spending money at this restaurant and I'm really tired of the service at most restaurants in this area with people that have the attitude of the young lady I encountered at Buffalo Joe's on Howard Street today.