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Hot Wings Cafe

3.8 (1.2k reviews)
ModerateChicken Wings
Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Kimmy H.

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.

Linda C.

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.

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Bridgette R.

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.

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Paulla L.

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

Hot / lemon pepper 8 piece combo
Savvy G.

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 :)

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.

Perfectly done
Peter S.

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!

Garden Salad No. 2.
Renee P.

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.

TooGoodToGo box hits pretty hard
Dutches M.

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

"Small" 12-piece bone-in wings in mild sauce with a side of curly fries.

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

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

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

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