Best wings
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Que. Readers and our critic agree that this DeKalb Avenue establishment has the best wings in town. Photo: Becky Stein / Special
YOUR PICKS
You say, “The best wings I have had in Atlanta are at Fox Brothers, which surprised me cause they don’t offer the standard wing, but the wing they do offer is leaps and bounds over the other wings in town. So much flavor! I love that they make their own wing sauce, which I use at home cause they sell it at Whole Foods!”
2) Taco Mac
3) Wild Wing Cafe
4) Three Dollar Cafe
5) J.R. Crickets
6) The Derby
OUR PICKS
1) Fox Bros. Bar-B-Que
Food and beverage writer Bob Townsend says, “Texas twins Jonathan and Justin Fox make heaps of smoky, spicy barbecue — including dry-rubbed brisket, tender-tasty pulled pork and meaty ribs. But the hefty hickory-smoked jumbo chicken wings, tossed in their tasty-hot homemade wing sauce, are something like a secret weapon. Just be prepared to feel the burn.”
2) Taco Mac
3) 5 Seasons Brewing
4) The Albert
5) Wild Wing Cafe
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Jagger's Fan
June 1st, 2010
11:15 am
Jagger’s on Briarcliff
DAN WHEELER
June 1st, 2010
11:20 am
three dollar cafe
justin
June 1st, 2010
11:27 am
fox brother’s smoked wings
Gary B.
June 1st, 2010
11:31 am
Derby on Hammond Drive. I’m from Buffalo…. best place I have found in 13 years here.
Hamsamich
June 1st, 2010
11:35 am
Pizings wings ‘n thing… Buford…Best wings ever!
Laura
June 1st, 2010
11:36 am
The Local on Ponce
BIG Nick
June 1st, 2010
11:43 am
St. Angelo’s in Vinings….Hands down!
reservoirDAWG
June 1st, 2010
11:43 am
Any of The Derby locations. I go to the Sugar Hill location.
Rob Andrews
June 1st, 2010
11:51 am
Joes on Juniper in Atlanta- big wings, original Anchor Bar sauce, big patio
LTF
June 1st, 2010
11:54 am
As much as I dislike the direction that the rest of the restaurant has taken over the last few years, the wings at Ribs Etc. in Buckhead are pretty stellar. You have to ask for them “on the grill”…they basically char the deep fried wings on the grill before serving. Definitely the best thing on their menu.
Nancy
June 1st, 2010
11:55 am
The best wings in town are at the Country Cafe at Lawrenceville Highway and Frazier Road. They have been there for 20+ years……..very well kept secret……They also have meat anda veggie meals.
Joe Peace
June 1st, 2010
12:06 pm
well the best wings in atlanta are at Jerseys Sports Bar and Grille in Woodstock! We won 2009 Atlant’s hottest wings at the 2009 Wing Dang Doodle contest. and i have a few secrets i have yet to unleasel! so head in to Jerseys and tell them to let Joe Peace take care of your wings if there not the best wings in town i will buy them back!!
atl12345
June 1st, 2010
12:26 pm
The smoked wings at Fox Bros BBQ are the best wings in town!
Food Fan
June 1st, 2010
2:37 pm
Wing Factory Sandy Springs!
Winglover
June 1st, 2010
2:37 pm
Brewsters on Canton Road in Marietta. The chicken and the sauces are outstanding.
Diva
June 1st, 2010
2:39 pm
The lemon pepper wings at Taco Mac (Downtown Decatur & East West Connector)
Volmania21
June 1st, 2010
2:39 pm
No one, and I mean no one has better hot wings than 3 Dollar Cafe PERIOD!!! Jerseys in Woodstock does have really really good wings, but 3 Dollar Cafe is #1 for sure!!
TDavis
June 1st, 2010
2:41 pm
B2 Wings…aka..Wing Lab Smyrna
GT tom
June 1st, 2010
2:41 pm
Rocky Mountain, no doubt
Patrick
June 1st, 2010
2:41 pm
Taco Mac
John
June 1st, 2010
2:42 pm
The best kept secret in Atlanta is the Coner Cafe in Union City.
PW
June 1st, 2010
2:42 pm
I’m from Buffalo and I’ve not found anyone’s wings that come close to touching the hometown specials except the ones that I cook at home. Deep fry the wings, melt a stick of unsalted butter, not margarine, in a pan and pour in the Franks Red Hot sauce to taste. Drop the cooked wings in the pan of butter and hot sauce – swish around to coat, put on a plate and serve.
People it is as simple as that.
Chelly
June 1st, 2010
2:44 pm
Wild Wing Cafe…there are no better wings, except in Buffalo New York!!
Chelle
June 1st, 2010
2:44 pm
JAM ROCK @ 111 M.L.KING 404.577.4622
Curious George
June 1st, 2010
2:46 pm
Who has the best BONE-IN Wings in Atlanta?
Who has the best BONELESS Wings in Atlanta?
Why do I always have to make sure a place offers BONELESS Wings as well whenever I take my girlfriend with me for a nice wing dinner?
DC
June 1st, 2010
2:47 pm
Firkin!
Drew
June 1st, 2010
2:48 pm
Moes and Joes for Buffalo
Fox Brothers for the smoked wings
Lib
June 1st, 2010
2:48 pm
LT’s on Cascade & Fairburn Rd.
Shay
June 1st, 2010
2:50 pm
Wing Ranch..both locations (Dunwoody and Lawrenceville)
mugglemikki
June 1st, 2010
2:50 pm
J.R. Crickets, right across the street from the Varsity…mmmm, delicious!
C from Marietta
June 1st, 2010
2:50 pm
Summit’s Wayside Tavern. I live right around the corner from Wild wing in Marietta and they are over priced and overrated. My friends all love Wild Wing, but I don’t get it. There are 10 places in Marietta with better wings.
Big Man AKA -- A.D.
June 1st, 2010
2:52 pm
Fletcher’s (formerly Al’s) on Candler Rd. A wing staple for over 25 years. Best I’ve ever had, bar none.
Parker Jones
June 1st, 2010
2:53 pm
I thought Taco Mac’s were the best around until I tried North River Tavern in Sandy Springs. Also for delivery you can’t beat Burger Win in East Atlanta.
greg
June 1st, 2010
2:54 pm
Mo-Joes (not Moes and Joes) and it’s not even close. There are locations in Forest Park, Morrow, and Rex.
When I was at Ga Tech I would regularly make the 30 minute drive just for Mo-Joes.
For those of you who are Goodie Mob fans, go back and listen to the song “Soul Food” – Gipp gives Mo-Joes’ wings a shout out in his verse.
GeoffDawg
June 1st, 2010
2:54 pm
Absolutely Cafe Hot Wing on Roswell Road in Marietta near the Big Chicken. About a week’s worth of sodium in an order but definitely worth it.
Laura Jackson
June 1st, 2010
2:55 pm
Taco Mac has the BEST wings!!!!!
efuzz
June 1st, 2010
2:56 pm
Wing Ranch in Lawrenceville are the absolute best wings. Been a loyal customer since they opened and I still average 4-5 visits/month.
Oakhurst Winger
June 1st, 2010
2:57 pm
UNIVERSAL JOINT
Larry
June 1st, 2010
2:57 pm
Birdie’s Wings in Hiram!
Sam
June 1st, 2010
2:58 pm
Westside Pizzeria on Marietta Blvd
HUGE WINGS and tasty!
Recommend the Jerk.
southerngirl
June 1st, 2010
2:59 pm
WILD WING CAFE!!!!! In Marietta and Alpharetta. The Rajin Cajun wings are to die for!!! I dont even usually like wings and I can eat a whole plate of these!!!!
Evan
June 1st, 2010
2:59 pm
North River Tavern – Hot House wings is a combo of hot and ranch dressing
MMA is stupid
June 1st, 2010
2:59 pm
Laura, you are wrong…as most women are….TACO MAC does not even have decent wings. Three Dollar CAFE-BEST
JThunder
June 1st, 2010
3:00 pm
Moes and Joes
Lisa
June 1st, 2010
3:01 pm
Taco Mac or Manuels Tavern
CW
June 1st, 2010
3:02 pm
Cafe Hot Wing
Chamblee-Tucker Rd.
Mia
June 1st, 2010
3:03 pm
Clay’s on Roswell Road (only place that does really good Hot Lemon Pepper Wings)
Buffalo CY
June 1st, 2010
3:04 pm
I’m from Buffalo and looked long and hard for a wing that tastes like wings from back home. I finally found them: St. Angelo’s in Vinings and Bella’s in Smyrna. Both are fantastic. The St Angelos guy are from Buffalo and, I’m guessing, were able to grab the recipe from one of the best places back home. PW, try St Angelos. You’ll have visions of Duffs and Anchor bar as you’re finishing off your tub of blue cheese!
kt
June 1st, 2010
3:04 pm
Without question:
Taco Mac
Kasey
June 1st, 2010
3:04 pm
LT’s Wings near Fairburn Rd and Cascade Rd! MUST try the wings tossed with their House Sauce