The Tastiest Chicken Wings in Chicago

Crisp

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3599) • $$

"I have had this place on my list for a couple years and finally found myself in the neighborhood to go! Definitely some food competition on the block but Crisp holds its own. I loved the customer service and friendly staff. They love what they do and seeing the customers enjoy their meals. I ordered a 5 piece, two sauce, wing meal. I opted in for the sassy and Korean bbq. The cashier was so generous and allowed me to get a sac sac for free just to see how I enjoyed it. My personal favorite sauce of the wings were the Korean bbq as it's spicy and sticky similar to a glaze. And it has a kick of spice/ heat which is needed. You don't get bored with this sauce. The wings were large but super crispy. I'll be back for sure!"

RJ Grunts

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1209) • $$

"This spot has been on my radar for so long. This restaurant has a Saturday night (8pm to 10pm) Happy Hour. Woot Woot. The Happy Hour covers the whole establishment, so you don't have to sit in the bar to get the special. Btw the bar is super tiny. Anyway, we put our name on the list for a table. We were sat in under 5 minutes. In all honesty we were just coming for the $5 cocktails. Had I knew that we could sat down and ate, we would of gotten food. By the time we got here, we were already tipsy and fed. For drinks we I decided on the Malbec ($5 bucks) and my husband got the Old Fashion ($5 buckaroos). Decided to get dessert and one more drink before ending our night. I would come back here or another late moght happy hour. Everyone was super friendly and the atmosphere was old school."

Great Sea Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (800) • $$

"I've been here before and I don't know why it's taken me so long to get back here because everyone keeps talking about how excellent their wings are. And it's all true, their wings are prepared a special way and are crispy and full of flavor. Aside from that, we enjoyed the crab Rangoon, quite pretty in its floral design. I personally liked the beef with pea pods. The wonton soup was what you'd expect and they were generous with the ingredients. I put too much chili oil in my soup and I almost needed a ventilator. Service was excellent and we had the place to ourselves on a Saturday late morning which was nice. Street pahking on Lawrence and you have to pay on Saturdays, there was no neighborhood parking to be had. But that's ok, I'd like to come back for more wings and other items on the menu."

The Warbler

★★★★☆ 4.4 (516) • $$

"Very much loved my time here and can't wait to come back! Came here for a ladies night dinner with my friends :) Crispy fried artichokes- yes. Actually, just go right ahead and order two of them because they are that good. Kale salad, deliciously balanced with sweet fruits, vinagrettes, and nut butter. Pastas- it was hard to pick because they all sounded so good. Buccatini was basic but delicious. Agnolotti was great too. I'd really like to try the mac and cheese or fusilli next time.Bacon and date flatbread was okay. I'd try the mushroom next time.Finished off with a carrot cake- very yum.The ambiance was beautiful and it was too cold to go outside, which was shortly followed by a storm, though there is covered patio. The dining room became quite full and there was a screaming crying toddler and the parents just kept slowly sipping their wine and eating their food as if the baby's shrill screeches were not impacting anybody else around them. This has nothing to do with The Warbler's staff, but it is a comment that the dining room can be quite loud inside, so maybe not the best place for a quiet intimate dinner or first date."

The Fifty/50

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (796) • $$

"Great place to eat lunch. Lots of selection to choose from. I ordered the Kale and Squash salad. I absolutely love it. It's a nice big bowl of greens, squash, fried onion, and I added steak and pecans. It's tossed in a very good dressing. Love it. The place is big, clean and roomy, with big open windows. Also there is outdoor patio seating with a nice large screen tv. There are a lot of TVs inside as well. The waiter is very nice, friendly, and attentive. Never had to ask him to fill my water."

Si-Pie Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (429) • $

"So far, one of the best pizzas I've had!! Don't go with the looks of the place. The pizzas are incredible!We ordered- 1. Chicken Kabob Pizza 2. Buffalo and Parmesan garlic chicken wingsBoth items were really delicious! The owner Simon is super friendly and is really loyal to his customers. I've been a regular customer. He has given me discounts most of the time, which I feel I have seen this rarely in other pizza spots keeping in mind they are a local business! Would keep supporting such businesses!Definitely check this place out!Tip : They are open till midnight Mon to Thursday.On Friday & Saturday, they are open till 2 am."

Bird's Nest

★★★★☆ 3.7 (504) • $$

"Love it here! Our waitress was fast and we got our food quickly. My partner loves the hot buffalo wings and I cycle through the wraps. A fun atmosphere especially for sports and they have a lot of good deals! We also love their outdoor seating :)"

Bonchon

★★★★☆ 3.7 (455) • $$

"Everything you imagine fried chicken to be; crispy, crunchy and juicy with a Korean twist. Double fried chicken with a sauce that's brushed on after cooking. There were people sitting and enjoying food inside. There were also several to-go orders being picked up. We were greeted, asked if we were dining in and handed a menu. I must say, the aromas had my belly dancing. We sat and looked over the menu. Decided on wings and mixed up the sauces. Not really in the mood for spicy, so we opted for 1/2 Korean BBQ and 1/2 soy garlic. Coleslaw was our side choice. It was about ten minutes before hot food came out. As we walked back to the parking lot, the smell of Korean fried chicken escaped the bag. I wanted to plop down anywhere and try one of those wings. I waited till I was home and enjoyed it with hubby. Yes!!!! It's all the rage!!!! Soy garlic was my favorite. I have to be in the mood for spicy but, I do plan to try it."

Woodie's Flat

★★★★☆ 4 (389) • $$

"Came in here on a random Tuesday night with some friends for some food, and this place exceeded my expectations!Super convenient location, and there was quite a few people in there considering it was a late Tuesday night. We all ordered some drinks and some food, I got the grilled chicken little sandwich with regular buffalo sauce- that was awesome! The seasoned fries too were addicting. Everyone loved their food, some people got wings, pretzels, burgers... seems like you can't go wrong with anything you order. I'll have to come back for brunch and/or to sit outside on the patio before the summer is over. All in all great spot!"

Output Lounge & Sports Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (472) • $$

Clucker's Charcoal Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.1 (292) • $$

"What the cluck?Have you ever been driving down a dark road on the North Shore and you see some glowing red eyes behind you? It's a rooster head on top of a truck? What the cluck? The Clucker truck means someone is going to be enjoying golden brown charcoal rotisserie chicken and their other delicious offerings very soon! We flew the coop and stopped in for some delicious salads. My friend ordered the Cajun Crispy salad and it was a beautiful kaleidoscope of ingredients with crispy chicken. I ordered the 2350 salad, which is similar to a Cobb salad, with grilled chicken. Their salads are a very generous size, with a fresh mix of ingredients and tender chicken. They also come with a small muffin. The fries we ordered were crispy, crinkly and delicious and of course their nutritional impacts were mitigated by our consumption of healthy greens.On other occasions we have enjoyed their 1/4 and 1/2 white and dark chicken, chicken enchiladas, Mac and cheese, sloppy chicken and more. The chicken is tender with crispy and crackly golden brown skin. The sides are alll very tasty. There is a chicken pot pie on the menu that I will have to try.The restaurant is friendly and welcoming and decorated with chickens. On nice days the front window is open and the gigantic rooster takes in the fresh air. The restaurant has a fowl vibe but they take their chicken very seriously. While it is very comfortable to dine in at the restaurant, there is a fleet of red-eyed rooster trucks that can bring the goods to your home when you want to rule the roost."

SoJu BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 (268) • $$

"My son and I came here before a Blackhawks game. Parking here can be challenging, but even if you have to park down the street and walk here a block, it's definitely worth the walk. The restaurant was half full when we arrived, so fortunately for us we were able to get a table right and our order out in soon after. The staff here was outstanding. They worked together as a team and got us in and out without skipping a beat. My son ordered their KFC. Korean Fried chicken with their spicy sauce. These were really good. The heat was perfect. But most importantly, the sauce had so much flavor. The wings were fried perfectly with just the perfect amount of batter to give it a nice crispy outside. Wouldn't hesitate ordering these again. I ordered their Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap bowl. This bowl was out of this world. You get steamed rice, cabbage, kimchi, radish, carrots, pickled cucumber, sautéed eggplant, sautéed spinach, and then topped with a perfectly fried egg, sesame oil, and a very flavorful and tender beef bulgogi. Such a delicious bowl and I'm kicking myself for not trying Korean food more often. All the flavors meshed perfectly together. Definitely a must try. I will definitely be returning very soon."

Hangry's

★★★★★ 4.5 (223) • $$

"Hangry's is always solid as a greasy spoon option with great service and a parking lot just big enough to always have room for one more car. I've had many of the sandwiches at Hangry's and never had a bad experience. We recently came in for lunch with my kids, and I have to say that we need to celebrate how well Hangry's does as a family-friendly business. The staff treated the kids exceptionally well, and by the time my son's grilled cheese came out with bacon on it--a funny suggestion by the staff that turned out to be magic--my kids were in hog heaven. The fries are always perfect. The pasta is done just right, with pasta on the side or served right on it. The kicker were the shakes. I like them thick, and Hangry's still impressed me with coming in just a little thicker than that. We try to go here about once a quarter, and across maybe half a dozen visits, I've always left satisfied."

Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.9 (292) • $$

"I only came here once and it was awhile ago. I got the big boss sandwich with regular spicy level. I loved it. A good amount of spice, meat was juicy, and the sandwich was huge. Price wasn't too bad. It was easy to find free street parking located by that park. I took it to go since the place wasn't big. I'll have to try this again the next time I'm in the area."

Nicky's of Beverly

★★★★☆ 4.2 (243) • $$

"This place is an assetThe live music on the patio is awesomeThe dj sets are my favorite fun and informative The southwest salad is my favorite Come for the fun stay for the good food and beer"

ML Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (235) • $$

"So, I've been low-key addicted to ML Kitchen through Grubhub, making it my not-so-secret guilty pleasure. I feel like I'm the lone warrior on the Grubhub app...I'm not a massive Chinese food fan, but when a hangover hits, it's like, "Okay, Chinese food, you're up." And guess who always saves the day? Yep, ML Kitchen.This time, I didn't have the classic hangover excuse; I just had a serious hankering for their Chicken Lo Mein. So, I DoorDashed it - extra chicken, of course - and threw in a veggie roll for good measure.ML Kitchen's delivery game is always on point. The food arrives hot and ready to roll, even if I'm not nursing a hangover. The Chicken Lo Mein, though, oh boy, it still hit all the right spots. The chicken was tender AF, and that veggie roll? A crunchy, fresh delight.ML Kitchen is officially my go-to Chinese spot, especially when I'm not feeling my best. What seals the deal every time is that when the goods show up at my door, they're piping hot and fresh as can be.In a nutshell, whether you're craving a hangover fix or just some seriously good Chinese comfort food, ML Kitchen is the real MVP. The Chicken Lo Mein, with its juicy chicken and flavor explosion, is my jam. No doubt, ML Kitchen has earned its spot as my trusty sidekick for satisfying those Chinese food cravings."

Oooh Wee It Is

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (309) • $$

"Went to the 83rd street location on a Saturday at 1pm with a party of 6. We were sat immediately. We ordered dessert for an appetizer, which I recommend. If we hadn't, we would have been too full to try it, and it was worth it. The peach cobbler was hot, and the caramel cake was cold. Both were delicious. I had the pot roast with green beans and creole corn. The pot roast and corn were delicious. The green beans were the best I've ever had. I was surprised by how much I liked them. The meal came with corn bread which tasted a bit like cake. So so good. The portions were plenty, so come hungry. I tasted the Mac and cheese. Hands down the best Mac and cheese I have had at any restaurant. I also tried the Obama sweet tea. It tasted more like fruit punch, and I will order that for myself next time. The service was great. The atmosphere was very nice and comfortable. The bathrooms were clean and private. Will definitely be back. *no pictures of the desserts because we ate them too quickly."

Broken Barrel Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (235) • $$

"I placed an online order for some takeout. I ordered 2 separate 8 piece wing orders for a total of 4 different sauces. I chose their Bourbon BBQ, chili-maple, Buffalo and honey-habanero. All the sauces were tasty, but they didn't mark them, so I had to guess on a couple of them. I want to say the chili-maple tasty had an Asian tangy spice to it, but overall was really satisfied with the entire wing order. The Buffalo sauce was also very good. I also ordered their cheese curds, but unfortunately, cheese curds don't travel that well. By the time I got home, they were cold and soggy. Wouldn't really blame then on the restaurant, but overall they tasted great with their chili aioli. Will definitely be returning, with hopefully an opportunity to dine instead of doing takeout."

Harold's Chicken Shack #36

★★★★☆ 3.5 (268) • $$

"Iconic Chicago fried chicken chain that serves fresh, crispy, juicy chicken and a delicious vinegar-based dipping sauce for fried chicken unlike you've had it before. It's a to-go or standing only (with a ledge) if you dine in. Huge portions, delicious food and hits the spot if you're looking for that Chicago fried chicken experience."

Miki’s Park

★★★★☆ 4.2 (182) • $$

"My friend and I stopped by here for some dinner and drinks. We were seated upon arrival even though it was already pretty busy! We were seated by the bar. Friday night is Kpop night so it was playing the entire time we were there.Food & Drinks:I ordered the Kpop-a-loma and it was pretty good. I didn't read that it has mezcal in it, but that was a nice surprise. For dinner, I ordered the seoul sliders with the impossible sliders. They were absolutely delicious. I would come back here for the sliders alone. My friend ordered some kaarage and pickles. She enjoyed her chicken & I thought the pickles were good.Service:Our service was quick and friendly. Our drinks and food were both served promptly without too much of a wait. Our main server came by a few times to check on us as well. TL;DR - Delicious sliders with crafty cocktails, highly recommend!"

Valley Lodge Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.6 (192) • $$

"I had not been to this part of the world in a while having grown up in the Evanston area.A friend of mine she invited to meet some people in Kenilworth part of some meetup I never heard of because I've been living in Panama and Bogota for the last year. This is a pleasant neighborhood place...met an ex for a dinner. The salad was great though :)Service is prompt. Sometimes it can be quite lively here"

House of Wings

★★★★☆ 3.6 (176) • $

"I wasn't going to write a review because I've only ever ordered delivery so it's not a full experience, but I was reading some of the old bad reviews and was really shocked! I think the restaurant must have changed some things in the last few years - for the better! I have never had the option to choose small or large wings, and the wings I have gotten are big. Not massive like Crisp but definitely a standard jumbo wing with a ton of meat. I really love the crispy ones because you get that extra layer with the breading. Some people also complained about the sauce - I did not find the Buffalo sauce to be sweet at all! It's a little spicy and nice and thick. The BBQ is sweeter. I want to try the suicide next! Pro tip: if you have leftovers, the crispy wings reheat amazingly in the air fryer!"

EaThai

★★★★★ 4.6 (107)

"Excellent neighborhood spot for solid Thai staples. I've only ordered takeout but I plan to dine in soon, so I really can't speak to the ambience at this point.The food is so flavorful and good. It's more flavorful and fresh than some other local spots, making this a quick new favorite for me.We ordered a couple of noodle dishes and the wings, and were really happy with everything we ordered. Spicy, sweet, savory, and cooked to perfection."

Merkle's

★★★★☆ 3.5 (178) • $$

"One of my favorite things to eat... buffalo chicken wraps, is probably the best thing to get at Merkle's. It's also got ranch in it but the spice & flavor mesh so well together. The cheese curds are a tasty app you shouldn't overlook. Our waitress was good, but not the most attentive. It was pretty loud in there despite us being 1 out of four groups of people. They have a great selection of drinks, including the gumball head IPA that was a great choice along with my food. My boyfriend got the bacon cheeseburger with Parmesan garlic fries and he loved them! I'd definitely try this place again for happy hour or before a Cubs game!"

Buffalo Joe's Howard Street

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (170)

"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 ."

Surf's Up - Mount Prospect

★★★★★ 4.5 (90)

"This location is not only for take out but you can also dine in. They have a good amount of seating. Since it's next door to AMC, you can park in the same lot. However, if you go at night for dinner, be prepared to drive around looking for closer spots. It didn't take long for the food to come out. I ordered Tha Bomb and chose my lobster tail and shrimp grilled. It came on a garlic brioche bun. The house made Surf Sauce was very tasty. No complaints about the grilled lobster nor the grilled shrimp, they were cooked beautifully. French fries were delicious, nice seasoning that wasn't overly salty. I had a taste of the dirty rice and I found it bland like they forgot to season it. Prices are typical for seafood in this State. Service was decent."

Nicky's Gyros

★★★★☆ 4.3 (96) • $

"This by far is the ABSOLUTE BEST I've ever had for a Gyros! The serving size is ridiculous & serves at least 3 but the taste. I don't know what they do or how they do it but it's really REALLY GOOD!!"

Home Run Inn Pizza - Archer Ave

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (156) • $$

"I really like my experience with home run inn pizza. I thought it was really good. I got the meat lovers and it was tasty. I enjoyed it and I will get it again."

Victory Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (125)

"Love this place. Elite burger and nice staff. Will be back for sure. I just have to workout first."

The Graystone Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.9 (103)

"My partner and I plus a friend came here after the 2024 Pride Fest as it was a short walk away from the event and we needed to 1) get away from all of the craziness and expensive covers at bars, and 2) we really needed to eat lunch. We came here hoping for some good food with some drinks and we really enjoyed our experience overall. The place got really packed over the course of our time here with more people who had the same idea as us. With that came slower service and our server forgot a few things and mixed up our drinks but she was really nice and it didn't affect our experience all too much. My friend ordered a burger and my partner and I split an appetizer. We got pretzel bites and 1/2 pound of jumbo fried shrimp and everything was actually so good! We were impressed. After a bunch of drinks and food, the bill was pretty up there in price as expected.My only two complaints was that the bouncer guy at the beginning was a little weird and didn't make us feel exactly welcomed when he sat us. Secondly, it took forever for us to pay to get out of the place because the bartender/servers were inundated with people. They also were vaping behind the counter and not showing enough urgency when they were so many people waiting to order drinks and also customers at tables waiting on food, service, etc. I figure coming back here on a less busy day would be the best idea. Can't imagine what it's like during Cubs games. Yikes"

Harold's Chicken West Loop

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (160) • $$

"Im not sure what else to say that hasn't been already said before about Harold's. I called my order in and was surprised they actually answered. Its a hit or miss on getting any location to answer their phone. The person that took my phone order was very polite and my order was ready when I arrived to pick it up. I ordered my usual 8 piece mixed chicken bucket with mild sauce and a side of large fries with mild sauce. The chicken was fried perfectly and they didn't skimp on the mild sauce on either the fries or the chicken. The chicken was nice and crispy and perfectly seasoned. Will definitely be coming back to this location."

LaCocos Pizza & Wings

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (182) • $$

"Enjoyed the ambience and food at LaCocos Pizza & Wings. Went with a group of 6 and ordered various appetizers and a deep dish pizza. All of the food was tasty and the portions were generous."

Triano's Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.8 (97) • $$

"Ordered a whole pizza from Trianos and it did not disappoint. Placed an online pick up order for a cheese, sausage and giardinera pizza. Went to pick it up and it was ready with no problems. The pizza was still hot when I got home. It was delicious. Perfectly cooked thin crust, ample amounts of cheese, sausage and the right amount of giardinera. I was very pleased!!"

Wilma's Famous BBQ and Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (114)

"Sweet and delicious bbq. I have tried the rib tips, turkey tips, grilled half chicken, and turkey link. Literally everything was awesome. FYI, this is not the vinegar based bbq sauce, it's sweet and tasty. I also tried the strawberry lemon drop and the Wilma Punch. Both were good if you like sweet drinks. I had a lemon and lime squeezed in for some zing."

Harold's Chicken Shack

★★★★☆ 3.6 (84)

"Best Harold's in the city. I always used to get half white, salt/pepper and hot on the side. After a while I started getting mixed buckets because I could eat it and not have to cook for a couple days. The breading is nice and if you get your sauce on the side the chicken stays crispier.Livers are good and I like their okra too.There's no real consistency between different Harold's locations. Some are terrible. Some are decent. Some are real good. This location is my favorite for the consistent food quality.P.S. I know where they get their hot sauce and buy it to use at home. It's really good stuff, similar to Frank's but more vinegar and spice."