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We want need to know: Who’s got the best wings in Philly?
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The dude mikeyil, who follows Meal Ticket on Twitter, just asked us to poll all you readers out there on who’s got the best wings in Philly. We need your picks! Leave your favorites in the comments and we’ll see what we can all come up with.
Off the top, here are a few places where we’ve gotten some delicious wangz:
- Moriarty’s
- Devil’s Den
- Royal Tavern
- Charlie’s Pub
- Prohibition Taproom
- El Camino Real (seitan wings)
Who else, y’all?
seitan wings?! do those count?
For pete’s sake has the best wings in philly hands down. House made buffalo sauce that is serious.
I’m no stranger to good wings. I want to know where to find the best ones in Philly. I can only make it up to Buffalo, NY for spontaneous drives only 1-2x a year. Also, the National Buffalo Wing Festival (which I attended) has already come/gone.
At this point in time my list of locations of places to judge/compare/investigate is at 23.
I’m particularly interested in Specials, Novelty Flavors (aside from the typical Buffalo: Curry, Jerk, etc.), Wing Size (it matters, don’t let the ladies fool you) and any special notes (i.e. breaded/unbreaded, the hottest available almost uneatable.)
I’m calling this WingQuest.
Hey, it’s football season. Perfect timing. Help me find the best wings.
Not just saying this because I work there but drinker’s pub has some kickass wings in hot,medium and mild, bbq, chili lime, cajun rub, spicy honey mustard, and more.
Also, buckets in jenkintown/glenside area are the best I’ve ever had in my life.
Other than that I like tangiers on 18th and lombard, oneals pub at 3rd and south (ask for honey hot even though they aren’t on the menu, also 25 cent wings on sundays) andddd pub and kitchen has delicious ones too.
El Camino Real’s seitan wings FTW
I’m a big fan of N.3rd’s Asian style wings. I love me some traditional buffalo wings, but those things are super tasty.
Maxis on Temple’s campus has easily the best wings in Philly. They’re out of this world good, specifically the HOT ones!
Pub & Kitchen’s Honey Whiskey Wings, Tangier’s wings are super plump and tasty and believe it or not…Square on Square Chinese Restaurant has great wings that are fried chicken-like!
I second P&K’s honey-whisky wings. Varga’s confited then crisped wings are also ridiculous.
Seitan wings and Don Julio ‘42. Eat cheap, drink fine. Shhh about Maxi’s, it’s for children and lonely professors.
I’ve had some of the worst wings ever at Moriarity’s.
I LOVE Silk City’s wings. They’re seriously amazing. BUT if seitan wings count, then Belgian Cafe’s wings are the best in the city. Hands down, do not argue with that.
Tritone has awesome wings
So does Twi-lite at 20th and Bainbridge
I like P&K wings too but I’m not a fan of the establishment
Not your regular wings but Mai Lai Wah’s Salt & Pepper Wings are amazing
P&K was maybe a 6 or 7 out of 10 at best for both the honey whiskey and the traditional. Silk City and Varga have been the best I’ve had in a while.
And enough with this vegetarian nonsense we’re talking about the best wings not the best shapeless wheat product. Come on.
The Pic-a-lily Inn in Shamong, NJ – Cannot be beat
Crown Fried Chicken has some pretty awesome, super crispy wings. They can be a bit salty, but they are cooked to perfection. You need to ask for sauce separately, though.
Q BBQ in Old City has some delicious hot and sweet wings!
Belgian Cafe’s are good, I thought they were the best until finally, 5 months ago after midnight, I banged my fist on a wooden table at ECR and declared that I was wrong. It’s the sauce. They also grill it better. Charred bits. Belgian Cafe’s version is too sweet.
In Philly I like Moriarty’s, but you already have that covered.
It’s not in Philly, but my favorite place in the world is in Sicklerville, NJ. Buffalo Bills. Order them hot. They have the best sauce I’ve ever had.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/buffalo-bills-barbecue-sicklerville
Wheat is food, too. And I bet you think scrapple deserves respect.
Tangier’s on 18th & Lombard have the best wings in the city, period. The sauce is like crack. Small & crispy (although it helps to ask for them well done) and tastey. Puts Moriarty’s to shame.
Is Chickie and Pete’s too obvious? Their sauce is succulent.
The Pic a Lilli Inn in Shamung, NJ. Not in Philly but well worth the hours drive. http://www.picalilli.com/ Spicy extra crispy best wings ANYWHERE. And I know. I have family in Buffalo who worked cooking wings at both The Anchor Bar and several places where the wings are far batter. The Pic has them all beat hands down. And I know Michealangelo has had them, since I’m the one who fed them to him.
Angelino’s in Fairmount
Buffalo Wild Wings!
I’m with Kelly on this, seitan wings should be discussed!
And for simple, all-around good wings, Mexican Post and New Deck Tavern do the job.
Union Jack’s in Glenside (not technically Philly, but worth the trip)
McMenamin’s Pub definitely has the best wings in Philly by far.
Tangier- 18th and lombard- best wings in city. Especially when you’re eatin ‘em while watching jeopardy @ their bar w/ all the regulars…
st stephen’s green’s chipotle wings w/ gorgonzola dip. a nice twist. could be crispier, but deliciously meaty and perfect seasoning, imo. Plus, the chunks of stewed pepper in the sauce dipped in the gorgonzola = INSPIRED.
How has no one said Byrne’s Tavern yet? It’s not in Center City, but you are well-rewarded for your five minute drive with wings so juicy and tender they slide right off the bone… the sauce is perfect too, with a building heat.
Mad4Mex on Penn’s campus has some pretty good wings with some sweet and spicy flavors. I’m gonna have to try Tangier’s though after all this buzz!
Always have enjoyed the North Star Bar wings to immense proportions, especially the fact that they have the awesome Happy Hour special.
100% agreed on the Pic in Shamong, NJ- Bangin!
Wow, Buckets got a shout out. I’m on that train. Also, are we talking buffalo or just crispy wings? Did anyone else lose their sh*t over the Resurrection Ale House Double Fried Wings last night? I did. UberCrispy and touched with honey.
I give a shout out to FWOT in Conshy. Serious wing sauce. Serious deep fried chicken parts.
Rib Rack on Tyson Ave in the NE. So good.
N. 3 and Silk City make some deliciously spicy wings. Definitely at the top of my list, along with Moriarty’s
P&K’s honey whisky wing are awesome!!!
Dudes, Flat Rock in Manayunk clearly the best in the city. Plus they are 25 cents a piece on Tuesday.
Pic-a-Lilly, Shamong, NJ.
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Misconduct on 15th and locust has great wings they are fried and then thrown on the grill after to make them extra crispy. Might I add that they are enormous. Go hot or go home.
SPTR’s wings are awesome
at the Bards at 20th and Walnut they crust them in cashel blue cheese with traditional buffalo sauce. super effin good!
Sidecar! They’re basically double-fried or something. Amazing.
mmm Prohibition Taproom definitely
Sidecar has awesome wings!!! The only problem is sometimes the chipolte wings are REALLY spicy, sometimes they aren’t.
While Ladder 15 was a douchey scene, they have fantastic wings that are pre-soaked in duck butter!
Buffalo Wild Wings? Crown Fried Chicken? Come on. That’s like saying you want to go to McDonalds for a good hamburger.
Union Jack’s in Roxborough fries up some good ones.
Pic-A-Lilli Inn, 866 Route 206, Shamong, NJ http://www.picalilli.com, Not only the best Buffalo wings, best Buffalo Shrimp, Best Buffalo Scallops, Best Buffalo Ears, & by far the Best Buffalo tails. Try them all!
Has anyone had Noble American Cookery’s watermelon wings? They freakin’ fall off the bone! You can get ‘em with fried pork belly, too.
SILK CITY
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Union jacks pub in glenside. No doubt about it! 12 different sauces (or more).
I gotta go with Union Jack’s in Glenside/Manyunk. Also very good at Flatrock when I used to live down there. Worst bartender ever though!
Also, Buffalo wild wings is really not that bad, if you’re out of town on business.