I stopped by Hot Wings Café on Melrose while I was in the area, and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, the service was absolutely impeccable. I arrived about 30 minutes after they opened, and my food was hot, fresh, and ready in about 7-10 minutes. While I was eating and watching the World Cup matches, Marion, one of the owners, came over and struck up a conversation. We talked about the different Hot Wings Café locations, and since I live closer to the Sherman Oaks location, he let me know that another family member runs that restaurant. I love supporting true family-owned businesses, and you can genuinely feel that family atmosphere here. Even during the lunchtime rush, there was a steady stream of customers coming in and orders going out, but the staff never seemed overwhelmed. It was easy to tell they have a loyal group of regulars. The young woman working alongside Marion was just as friendly, cheerful, and gracious, whether she was helping customers at the counter or taking phone orders. It's becoming harder and harder to find this level of genuine hospitality, especially at family-owned restaurants. They made everyone who walked through the door feel welcome, and that kind of customer service is something I truly appreciate. I'll definitely be visiting the Sherman Oaks location closer to home, but this Melrose location made a fantastic first impression. Great food, outstanding service, and genuinely kind people. I'll absolutely be back. read more

See all

I'm really disappointed because my experience here a couple months ago was good. We dined in and the wings were fresh, flavorful, and it made me want to go back. Yesterday I was nearby so I decided to treat myself. I ordered an 8-piece combo with 4 Mango Habanero wings, 4 plain wings and fries. I paid extra for vegetables and ordered a fountain drink. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different. The food came out lukewarm, almost cold. The fries were soggy, the wings were very small, dry, and overcooked the little amount of meat next to the bone was black. The Mango Habanero barely had enough sauce to even notice the flavor. What made it more disappointing was the price. I paid almost $27 for food that tasted like it had been sitting out and reheated instead of being cooked fresh to order. Meanwhile, I'd highly recommend New York Chopped Cheese & Lets Wing It in Mid City on Venice and Redondo instead. Their wings are bigger, more flavorful and the fries are actually seasoned. During lunch hours you can get wings, fries, vegetables, and a drink for $13 including tax. I really wanted Hot Wings Cafe to be consistent maybe I needed to dine in cause they have to be on their toes when you are in their face. The waitress we had went dining in was outstanding and the food was actually good then but after this experience, I will never order to go. read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Every time I'm in LA, I order the spicy lemon pepper wings and they are ON POINT!!! I'm from Atlanta (the wing capital), and these are some of my favorites. They're the perfect size. They're always cooked well enough, without requesting crispy. And the flavor is TOP TIER!!! 10/10...no notes!!! read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Spicy Lemon Pepper Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fantastic hot chicken wing spot. We usually grab it to go but this time we decided to dine in and I'm glad we did. I ordered the boneless (lemon pepper) and asked for it to be lightly seasoned since the last time it was a little over the top. They nailed it. Perfect balance, flavorful without feeling like the wings took a bath in seasoning. Had extra carrots and celery on the side. Shoutout to our server Sarah. The place was packed but she handled it like a pro. She was moving nonstop and still didn't miss a thing. Drinks stayed full, requests were handled quickly, and she kept everything running smoothly. It's not a fancy place, just a laid-back, casual spot but that's part of the charm. If you're looking for solid hot chicken wings done right, this is the place. Highly recommend. read more

See all

I would have given a rating of 5 stars/ however the fries were disappointing. They were practically uncooked. My lemon pepper wings 10/10 read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Yuk - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Lemon pepper wings with extra lemon pepper seasoning on the side... whew. My God. These wings hit every single spot in my body Crispy, flavorful, perfectly seasoned and so good they make you wanna throw hands with somebody for the last wing. I was over there fighting demons and licking seasoning off my fingers like rent was due. 10/10. read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I decided to try Hot Wings Cafe for the first time and it was 1000/10!! I had the buffalo, lemon pepper, and original wings with ranch all super flavorful, crispy, and juicy The onion rings were also sooo good too perfectly crispy Food came out fast, the vibe was chill, and the service was great! read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Buffalo wings Lemon pepper wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hot Wings Cafe-Melrose. The winner at this spot are the barbecue and lemon pepper chicken wings! They are simply amazing, the curly fries are not good as they always arrive cold and just seem flat on any type of flavor. I decided to order what they called "potato chips tossed in spices...miss me with that one. They were not spicy and I could have had some lays potato chips and saved my $6. Listen we are in times where we as consumers value our hard earned money and want a value for our money. I want to continue to patronize this spot, but they must improve on the curly fries. Each time I have had them and it's been like 3 times in the past 90 days they are always soggy and without flavor. The 3 stars are for the soggy curly fries. The wings are delicious. read more

See all

I've been meaning to do my review for Hot Wing Cafe for some years now so here I go! Upon arrival, the inside is very inviting... very old school which I love. There is normally music playing and generally sports on the TVs. As far as parking goes, if there are none right in front of then good luck cuz Melrose stay busy lol. Now to wings.... This place never ceases to impress me with how tasty and well prepared their wings are. They are never BIG fat wings, they are always perfectly sized and flavorful. I personally love the blue cheese, it's homemade and delicious. The customer service is good as well especially from the servers. I have had the mozzarella sticks and fries before and those are also good! The fries could use a bit more salt but overall they do the job! I have tried so many other wing spots in LA and so far nothing compares to this location. Now, I will say that their prices have increased significantly as has everything in the world.... Which is probably the main reason why I don't go as often as I used to. But if you got a craving for some wings and not short on cash then this is your place read more

See all

When I first started coming to this location a few years ago, the wings were tiny. I just felt like it wasn't worth the price. But I've gone more recently and they're actually a decent size now. The flavors of the wings are delicious. My favorite is mixing the hot with the lemon pepper! The curly fries are good, you just have to add your own salt. They have different drink options to choose from, including beer. Inside there are tables and TV's. It's less crowded during the day time. The service is good and pretty quick. The owner is really nice as well. He is almost always there when I go. Although it's a bit pricey, I would still suggest giving it a try :) read more

See all

I have been going to the Hollywood location since 1993, and it has never let me down. Although they have many things on their menu, I have been getting the same order every single time - large 16 pc. wings, onion rings (SO GOOD) and a beer. Service is always friendly; the food comes out quickly and fresh and amazingly tasty...every time. Their wings have just the right amount of crunch and heat (I always get them HOT). They have a pretty good selection of beer to choose from but it's all just to wash down that perfect heat from the wings. There are tv's everywhere so you can watch whatever the big sports matchup is on that night. Going out to eat can get expensive but this meal is always priced right and always affordable. Here's a quick tip - This is the place to grab a ton of wings for a party as you can order up to 1,000 of them! read more

See all

I have not been to Hot Wings in years. I was happy to see they showed up on DoorDash with delivery to my location, I am quite a distance away. I ordered the Extra Hot Wings and Lemon Pepper Wings (all flats), two Garden Salads with extra Bleu Cheese, extra Lemon Pepper Sauce, and extra Lemon Pepper Seasoning. The wings are small, but good. The Lemon Pepper Sauce is too oily for me, I'm glad I only ordered a side. The salads are fresh with good ingredients. read more

See all

Omg! I have eaten at this place for years and it's always been amazing. This was the worst order I've ever had. I ordered a 12 piece wings and an order of curly fries. The wings were old and double fried. The French fries were also so old tasting they had no flavor. That's what happens when you double dip them in the fryer. The wings were dry as can be. It was a horrible dinner that cost me $32. The menu says $17.95 on a 12 piece. I was charged $20.28. The fries on the menu are $5.95 and I got charged $6.74. I did not use DoorDash to order thru, I used Hot Wings website. Wtf? I'm so disappointed in this place. I'll never eat or order here again. I will be walking over to speak to the manager. Something shady is going on here. Buyer Beware! read more

Charged an 18% tax for 6 guests, yet it was only me and my significant other, I am a very big tipper and seeing that disappointed me charging a pre tip very unnecessary read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Hot Wings Cafe has been a go to for over 20 years or close to it. The wings are still a hit. Lemon Pepper Hot is an addictive flavor that has me dreaming about the next order. Curly fries dipped in ranch. Both cooked just right and didn't even have to leave my house because it was delivered. What more could you ask for? read more

Really really good wings, I hate when wings are slimy and these are well done, crispy and well seasoned. I ordered the extra hot with lemon pepper and my girlfriend had the hot buffalo. We also ordered a side of onion rings which were also insanely good. The place is also spacious and the servers were very attentive and sweet. Will come back! read more

Angelique made our experience a great 1. Wings were fire, vibes were great, her recommendations and customer service is exceptional!! Thanxs Hot Wings Cafe & Angelique boo! read more

Had such a great experience today! We came in for wings on a super hot day, and our waiter Angelique absolutely made it even better. From the moment we sat down, she brought such positive energy and genuinely kind vibes. Her customer service was top tier--attentive, friendly, and patient, especially when we started randomly asking her questions about the NBA She didn't miss a beat and kept the energy light and fun the whole time. You can tell she really cares about the customers, and that goes a long way. We made sure to leave a tip because she truly deserved it! Definitely coming back--not just for the wings, but for Angelique's amazing energy and service. read more

Absolutely ridiculous wings for a place that specializes in it. They must be sourcing wings only from emanciated chickens because these things are tiny. Way worse than wingstop, drier and smaller, seasoning is probably on par- but just as or if not more expensive. Steer clear not worth it at all. Bad mozz sticks too small and straight outta the package from the store. Also, because I've seen the business' replies to other comments about how they don't control the wing size- if your supplier can't consistently give you a quality product, you are well within your power to find a new wing supplier- you are not at the mercy of one single wing wholesaler. read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got an order of hot wings for the first time from here and they were really good!!! The wings were smaller in size, but super tasty! 21$ for an order of wings, but it can easily fill up one person or two smaller people . We got the spicy buffalo wings! A good amount of spice, but not overwhelming. Still hot a felt like they were made fresh. The inside is cute and small, the staff is super kind here ! read more

A really deceptive store if you're ordering on Postmates. Buyer beware of their "daily specials" that are actually more expensive per wing than their normal prices. Just shady folks in general. Sadly for them, some people can do basic math. They also switch up buy 1 get 1 deals in a weird way that locks you into buying 2x items even when it's not buy 1 get 1. So there's no way to order 1 order of mozzarella sticks. Try it. You'll see what I mean. You're locked in to buying double the items no matter what, and I'm sure most people aren't even aware when they place their order that they're about to get charged twice. It's a shame they're so deceptive. Bad, shady ownership. They don't deserve anyone's business if they're trying to screw over customers. read more

It was our second time eating at the restaurant and it was great! Stacy our waitress was excellent, very attentive and remembered details from our last visit. Very appreciated. She kept our drinks full and ensured we had everything we needed. Good vibes and restaurant was well kept. We will be back! read more

Yummy buffalo wings that hit the spot! I like really crispy buffalo wings that haven't been battered, and these were so crispy! Perfect for any reasonably priced wing craving read more

Hot Wings Cafe - TooGoodToGo box hits pretty hard - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

I've been coming here for a couple years now and always really enjoy the food. I live across town, so it's always a bit of a trek and intentional effort to stop in (which I never regret). I always get an order of their "small" (12 piece) bone-in wings tossed in mild sauce (always ask for extra wet), all carrots, and a side of curly fries (a little extra crispy). Their wings are unfortunately a bit small, but they have a great texture on the outside, a decent crunch, and aren't dried out on the inside. Their ranch is incredible and the curly fries are super tasty. Pricing is semi-reasonable for what you get, but it's generally just tough to find the right price-to-flavor/serving size ratio in LA. A huge plus is they're open late if you have late night cravings like I do, and their servers are always very friendly and attentive. read more

Hot Wings Cafe - "Small" 12-piece bone-in wings in mild sauce with a side of curly fries. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I rarely write reviews. The wings were old, more than likely refried or double fried to heat them back up. Curly fries were old and stale too. read more

This place has been around forever and has been a longstanding Melrose business. Every year, except during the pandemic years, my boss has ordered hot wings from Hot Wings Cafe for our annual holiday department lunch. It goes without saying, that it has always been a hit with our department. I came in recently to pick up an order and it's the same cozy spot as I remembered from years ago when I often frequented in my younger years. Once I walked in, I was promptly greeted by a friendly associate who went straight to the back to get my order. The restaurant is casual, cozy and is good for a casual hang out or date. I received my order and was surprised at the amount of food I received (ordered through the Too Good to Go app). The wings were made fresh and they were delicious. I did notice that these wings are on the smaller end but for a surprise medium box for $6, it still was a great deal. This visit, with the good food and friendly service, will prompt me to come by soon. I do know we will continue to order from this spot for our department meetings. read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love the lemon pepper wings. I think they're the perfect size for a girl. You can bite into them without messing up your makeup ! I can eat 2 dozen wings . Truly the best wings in town ! The extra lemon pepper sauce on the side is the chefs kiss ! read more

This is a great late night spot for wings (later than most places). We came after a concert, and service was really good, even though it was their last hour being open. I got lemon pepper and my companion got a mix of lemon pepper and bbq (I tasted his bbq). What I liked was that the lemon pepper weren't over-seasoned. This is a common mistake that many places make. The seasoning level was perfect here. The bbq was fine, but likely not something I'd get again. Where they lose a star is with the so-called curly fries. They were just regular fries in a curled form, which was so strange to me! Curly fries usually have way more coloring and seasoning. As far as ambiance, it's the typical fast-casual inside, but I definitely appreciated the cleanliness. Though American Deli is usually my go-to, I would come back here for wings. read more

this was 11.24$ i really can't believe it, this portion size is laughable. i think we can do better than this read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is the best. Also Angelique was so nice and helpful. Such a sweetie. Best service and really knows the menu. She's giving IT GIRL! And that's on period. I was having a bad day because the guy I came with told me he was hooking up with this ugly influencer and that this was not a date . Thank you for cheering me up Angelique. You a real one. read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I worked as door dash courier and came and showed them the order and faced with very rude attitude. The woman who working there literally started yelling at me since they don't have the order in their system. Awful customer service. read more

I love this place. I was introduced to this place in the early 90's. I never stopped going. It's where I can get centered and find familiar LA in a world of upheaval. I appreciate the great service and great food. It's my little slice of heaven in a post-apocalyptic, dysphoric Los Angeles. I love the televisions, and that they ask you how you want your meal served if you get appetizers or salads in addition to your main dish. They also pack your non-alcoholic drink in a to-go cup. The semi-sports-bar ambiance is just perfect for my deli sandwiches, hot wings, and cheesecake. And I love your grilled cheese sandwiches. It is my happy place. Thank you for your years of great service and for not leaving me. LOL. read more

Best wings I've had in a while! Lemon pepper extra crispy & the ranch was so tasty. Every bite was perfectly well done and seasoned read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

guilty late night pleasure. wings are hot. yum. also the fries are awesome, super curly and unique

I really do like wings and my usual choice down the street is pricey and I just wanted a good ol' fashioned deep fried wing. Delivery was ridiculously expensive so I just walked over there with my dog to order. Once there I let the server know that I just wanted a to-go order. They had a combo deal but it was only for 8 wings and had no carrots/celery. I ended up getting the combo with another 12 dozen wings. I was hungry/had a craving; I went with Lemon Pepper and Hot-the flavor range was fairly limited. Once I put the order in it I waited for my order-made to order wings take time so I sat there for a while. I took my food back home with me and the wings were pretty good. The lemon pepper was good but the hot was pretty mild-which was a little disappointing. The price was a little steeper than I expected for wings, even with my decision to go order in person it was more than I expected. I definitely was on point with 20 wings since they were a little on the smaller side. read more

Hot Wings Cafe - Chicken Wings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Best wings in town. Spicy BBQ all the way and all day. Angelique was fantastic. See you soon!

7/10 the wings were ok but very small for the price. Like comically small! Maybe that means there aren't as many fillers and bad stuff but nonetheless I give this place an ok rating. Would I come back.... No! Staff was very nice place was clean but wings were whatever. Wingstop is better for sure. The oil they use here is definitely healthier than wingstop but everything was ok. Ranch was good! read more

See all

Angelique L was wonderful and very thoughtful with her service, especially for our friend! Thank you so much!

Terrible, wings were so salty they were almost inedible. I got the 8 wing with curly fries, lemon pepper sauce and blue cheese dip. I think they dropped the entire salt shaker in the lemon pepper sauce and didn't notice. Fries were average read more

T-Mobile Speed Test and their customer WiFi test. The T-Mobile bandwidth is one of the best I've seen in town! I come here about once a week for the grilled ham and cheese and fries. The fries are awesome imo. Super great customer service. It can get busy so be patient with them. read more

See all