The food was fantastic but be prepared for the seating situation, we weren't. First off, this is a very popular local place and it will likely be packed. There isn't a hostess so it's a "wait till a table opens and go sit at it even if it hasn't been bussed" type of place. Once you sit they'll bus the table though so don't worry, you don't have to eat the leftovers. The wings are phenomenal. Hands down the best I've ever had. The mild wasn't too spicy and had a great flavor and the Gold were super sweet and smoky with a little tang. The fries aren't anything to write home about as a side, but the teaser appetizer that has the cheese and bacon fries definitely was. The bacon is fresh and crispy and the fried apps on it are really crunchy and the oil tastes very clean and not reused a lot. The place was a -little- dirty in certain areas like the back wall where we sat and the bathroom, but it wasn't overall disgusting or a health violation, just could've used a little tlc. Overall, will definitely be back. Get the wings. They truly are the best. read more

I saw Cricket's featured in a food magazine, so I asked my friend who lives in that area and he said he hasn't been there in years, so I made it a point to go when I visited him. Cricket's is a Madison staple and walking in, they have history all along their walls. I had to order the Honey Gold sauce, which was basically a cross between honey mustard and Carolina Gold barbecue sauce. I quite liked the sauce, but after a while the tanginess kind of sits in your throat. The wings and fries came out piping hot right out of the frier so that was great. The wings were a bit on the small side and the fries were pretty plain, but the wings had a nice crunch and the fresh-from-the-frier heat helped. The single piece of celery was tacky but the bleu cheese sauce was nice and thick. Overall I can see why Cricket's is a hometown favorite, though I've had better wings and fries. read more

Cricket's - Honey gold wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Cricket's before! This place is a hidden treasure and a true Madison staple. If you want wings, this is one of the best spots in town. In my opinion it is the best. I drive from Harvest to Cricket's newly every game day just to grab wings and bring them back home for friends and family. My go-to is the Honey Gold. You can eat in, but it can be a pretty tight space at peak times and they have definitely outgrown the layout over the years. The only real downside is the bathrooms are tiny and tucked down a narrow hallway toward the back, but honestly, when the wings are this good, who is focused on the bathrooms? My daughter keeps telling me the burgers are great and that I should try one. I probably will someday, but it is hard to order anything else when the wings are so good. They have been here as long as I can remember, and there is a reason for that. Good people, great food! read more

Cricket's as usual was a hit! Even though they are always packed during lunch, they always have fast service and are always very nice. The restaurant is always clean too. We ordered the chicken club sandwich and some wings and the food was cooked fresh to order. The food was served hot and very tasty, so it's no surprise there. I will also add, Cricket's hands down has the best wings! They were seasoned well and very crispy. Please try Cricket's... you won't be disappointed. read more

Cricket's - Mild, Lemon peppered wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

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I went to Crickets for lunch. I ordered a burger with fries and my partner ordered a burger with sweet potato fries. We didn't have to wait long and received our orders quickly and efficiently. The burgers were very tasty and the lettuce, tomato and onions were all freshly added to the burger and tasted delicious. The fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. The sweet potato fries were also well cooked and we're tasty. We will definitely be back to try other menu items as well as the signature chicken wings. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Great wings. Ordered 10 extra crispy honey gold wings. They came out hot and didn't disappoint. Service was good. I sat outside which probably saved me from smelling like food. read more

I'm glad I decided to check this place out while working in Madison. These were some of the best wings that I've had!! It's located in a strip mall and might not be appealing to the eye but this place was packed at lunch time and I heard someone say that they crank out wings at a rapid pace. My server was very nice and friendly. She refilled my water when it was low and checked in on me several times. The space doesn't jump out to you but the food was excellent so it didn't really matter to me. For a large wing platter, which came with 12 wings, fries and a drink was $16. If you are in the area you should swing by for wings or maybe even a burger. read more

Cricket's - Wings (hot) and French Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Gets yourself some wings!! Food was delicious! The service was amazing! Keep up the good job team. read more

Cricket's - Wing Daily Special - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

This is the top rated place in my opinion for wings. Don't waste your time going anywhere else as these folks have the perfect wings. Food is always great and the service is fantastic. I have dined in and also had these folks cater for my work with positive results every single time. This is our go to place at least once per week. read more

Ribs were fine, sauce smoky but plain, salad crisp. Overall acceptable but not remarkable, a fair three-star meal. read more

Cricket's - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Traveling on Family Vacation and Yelped restaurants. This little place popped up and I am so glad we decided to drop in!! The wings were DELICIOUS! I had Lemon Pepper (amazing!). Hubby had Honey Gold (scrumptious!). And, the boys got Mild (tasty!). Then, the fries had a seasoning that made it hard not to eat the whole basket!! I will never forget this spot when traveling through the city. Next time I will try the burger because it looked DELICIOUS!!!! read more

Cricket's - Lemon Pepper, Honey Gold and Mild Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Husband and I go to Cricket's probably once a week (for going on 20 years) for the wings special. It is reasonable in price and the wings & fries deliciously crisp and hot. I love their blue cheese sauce (big chunks of cheese perfect for the celery stick and wings). The restaurant is nearly always busy at noon so tables can be scarce. We try to arrive around 1pm when the lunch rush has subdued. Highly recommend Cricket's for crispy chicken wings and real fries (not coated). The burgers are good too read more

This is a staple for Madison. It's going to be packed but it's well worth it! I got the lemon pepper wings and again they never disappoint. Nice atmosphere and everyone is so nice. read more

Cricket's - Smashed!!! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

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I've been here several times over the past 2 years and used to just LOVE their wings. Sadly on recent visits the wings are no longer exceptional - they tend to be overcooked and dry and served with inadequate sauce. Onion rings are tasty but also over fried for my taste. This is disappointing because crickets used to be the best wings in Huntsville but now are pretty mediocre. read more

Saturday night @6pm and place was packed, we had to wait 55 minutes for our 2 orders of 8 wings. Waitress was rarely at our table, but we saw her propped up by the wall. Lemon pepper and teriyaki wings had no flavor, and overly cooked. Time got us to find a new wings place. read more

3rd Best wings I've had in the Huntsville, AL area. Weird hours and when they are open it's a long wait unless you're lucky enough to get a table. read more

Fabulous service on a Tuesday night.. crispy fried wings with hot hot sauce n fries were good. It has a casual atmosphere so don't go dressing up too much. Daily special of 12 wings n fries was just right amount to split with my girl . read more

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Great wings! Very down home atmosphere, not pretentious in any way. Don't expect upscale, just good quick service. Get there early because there is usually a wait read more

Wings were incredible and the service was fantastic! They were very busy for a Wednesday night and now I see why. Best wings I've had in a long time. read more

Had the medium wing special which is 8 wings, fries, and a drink. Wings are well done which I like. Excellent value. It was plenty. Takes a minute, but this place is very busy with carry out and inside table service. Small area to eat outside and at a small counter as well. Enjoy! read more

Cricket's - Cricket's menu - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

I'll start with the good--yes, the wings are decent. They've got a solid selection of flavors, and if you're just here for the food, you might leave satisfied. But if you care about how a business treats its employees, you might want to take your appetite elsewhere. The owner is an absolute jerk. He fires waitresses just for taking a single day off, no matter the reason. Sick? Fired. Family emergency? Fired. Going on vacation? You guessed it--fired. A restaurant isn't just about the food--it's about the people who make the experience enjoyable. And when management treats employees like they're disposable, it shows. Bottom line: If you believe in supporting businesses that treat their workers with basic human decency, skip this place. Plenty of other spots serve great wings without the side of toxicity. read more

Always good food and service! We enjoy our lunches there. Burger for me and wings for my wife.

I've heard great things about Cricket's so had to check it out for myself! The restaurant was packed on a Saturday night shortly after opening, but the waitstaff were incredibly attentive with refills and friendly to boot. As for the food - the lemon pepper wings were smaller than most wings I've had, but deliciously crispy and flavorful. I thought the prices were very reasonable, but there are some interesting upcharges that I don't necessarily agree with like 75c to take your drink to go, 50c for extra sauce or extra crispy, etc. Nonetheless, Crickets is definite local must-try! read more

Used to eat here all the time (Intergraph cafeteria #4), hadn't eaten here in about a year. Ate outside because the smell of burnt, rancid oil was so bad inside it upset my stomach. Nice outside, very crowded as always but I was hoping it would be worth it. Cricket's always had the best wings. Ordered my usual, 8 wings, hot, unsweetened tea, no fries. Ate four wings and got sick. the wings had been nicely cooked and the oil didn't taste too rancid but did smell very rancid. Felt fine after loosing the wings I ate and no lasting effect. So I don't know what the real reason was for getting sick. It certainly wasn't the Cricket's I used to patronize. I don't plan on going back. read more

This is my Second Cricket's Review and the first time I dine in. The Bar is still high being the best wings I have tasted in a 50 miles radius. The Service was great tonight.. If you like Wings this is the place to visit. read more

Cricket's - 12 Lemon Peppers Wings with French Fries-Outstanding! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

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Tried this place out on a whim while in the area and looking for lunch. It's got your typical bar food sort of menu with things like wings, burgers, deep fried appetizers etc. Lots of seating inside and out and prompt service in spite of being pretty busy during lunchtime. I tried a burger and some wings and both were good but I'd order the wings over the burger if I had to choose between the two. The wings were big and fat and delicious which I think is everything that a wing is supposed to be. The burger was ok but not great but worth ordering if a burger is what you're looking for. Overall this is sort of a laid back, easygoing bar/lunch spot that would be goof for watching sports while munching on familiar foods done well enough to keep you coming back. Prices reasonable and portions are big. If burgers/wings/etc is what you're looking for stop in and you'll be good to go. read more

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If you are looking for an old fashioned, greasy, & great tasting burger, this is the place! And the fries were very good also, and surprisingly the tea was sweet but not overly so. It's the type of food you don't admit to your cardiologist. By far the best burger I've had since moving to the area 3 months ago. The bacon was cooked crisp, the cheese was perfectly melted over the beef & bacon, and the BBQ sauce was just the right amount. I'll be going back for sure. Note: this burger typically also includes lettuce & onion, but I 86'd them. read more

Cricket's - Hickory, Bacon and Jack Burger - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

There was a time when this was THE go to place for wings. But reluctantly that day has come and gone. I can only assume there was a change of ownership. The service is still good but lately the wings have been over cooked and dry. read more

Wings are always delicious. Service is friendly and quick depending on the time of day. Absolutely best wings in town, my opinion.

Great food, Amazing service, every single time!! We love the burgers and the wings are the best in the whole state as far as I'm concerned! They are always friendly, and accommodating! Be patient, as they are VERY popular and stay busy, but it's well worth it!! read more

Best wings in the area. Always good service and great food. They could double their capacity and still be packed.

Great food and great service. This is the place for wings. Honey gold is my sauce of choice.

My husband and I lost a lot of weight and decided to reward us with the best wings in Madison. Well the locals are right! They were good and great service. They opened at 5 and we got their at 455 and only 2 tables were open! We hardly made a dent in our food but it's definitely on our once a year unhealthy list! read more

Cricket's - 12 piece wing combo with chili cheese fries and onion rings. We only ate 4 onion rings and barely 8 wings each. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Came here because my mom recommended the burgers. Arriving to the place, you can tell they bring in a lot of people because the restaurant is packed with to go orders, dine in, and the outdoor seating is busy. It's a small, local restaurant with decor showing they support the community. I love restaurants like this because it makes it feel homey and I love to support local restaurants, you should too! Even though it was busy, the service was great and spot on. I wish I could remember how waitress, but she was really nice and helped with the recommendations. She even knew her beer, which most restaurants, most servers don't really know about beer. The food came out fresh and tasted great! The chili is amazing! Something our waitress told us they're known for. Definitely recommend and will go back! read more

Cricket's - Chili-Cheese Burger Habanero Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Wings Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Great wings. We go every week. Burgers are really good for what I think of as a wing place. Friendly staff who provide great service. There can be a wait at times, but it's worth it. read more

Crickets has the best wings in Madison. And also have great customer service your food always comes out fresh and hot. read more

We used to love eating here, today was our last visit. We will not be back. Our waitress was not friendly, we had to wait five minutes after our food was brought to us for silverware, and she did not refill our drinks and didn't ask how our food was. I had the medium lunch special and only ate two of my wings as they were so dry, hardly any meat on the bone, fried were 1/2 burnt. Tastes as if they changed the ranch it tasted as though it might be fat-free. It was disgusting. As most southern girls, I know my ranch and that wasn't it !!There is one line for to go orders, dine in customers to check out as the waitress does not take your payment. It took us 20 minutes to pay our bill today. read more

We arrived in town for few days and wanted something different and found this wonderful place. Great southern hospitality, good wings, burgers, drinks and amazing service. Highly recommended this restaurant. read more

Cricket's is by far the best wing spot in Madison. They now serve Coca Cola products! I definitely recommend getting cheese on your fries! You won't regret it. Food comes out extremely fast. Seating is first come, first served- just grab a table when you walk in. They currently have every other table closed to promote social distancing. Take your check to the counter to pay. They accept contactless payments like ApplePay! read more

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Crickets is a great spot for some traditional wings. The boneless are Eh. The burgers are pretty good, can be dry at times. The only real issue I have with Crickets is the cost. $13-15 for a lunch special is a bit much. I used to frequent here weekly but have cut back a lot due to the cost. read more