A former UFC fighter is cooking up literally THE best wings I've ever had, and I bet you can't even tell these are baked, not fried! Born out of his love for tiny finger foods to bring to get-togethers, Christian has been perfecting his recipes until he opened JD's Wingz in 2021, and you can seriously taste the love he pours into everything here, from the food to the customer service. The Big B's hot honey flavor came highly recommended, and I can totally see why. Their Bombz are their version of "boneless wings". It's kind of like a chicken meatball? but in my opinion, much better than dinky "chicken nuggets" XD You cannot miss out on their world famous garlic pull apart bread--this is sooo soft and garlicky. Bruv, I'm even blown away by the coleslaw they make in-house. Their deals, enthusiasm, and their special menu item "My GF isn't hungry" definitely make this great little wings spot my happy place. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

JD's Wingz & Thingz - Wingz combo (tots, dirty buffalo, garlic Parmesan) with coleslaw / Garlic pull apart bread - Chicken Wings Near Me - Placentia, California

we loved it so much the first time that we came back just a week later to try more flavors and it absolutely lived up to the hype again. everything was just as good. the dirty buffalo has that zesty kick, really similar to wingstop's original hot, and the creole bbq has a mild spice that adds a nice little kick without being overpowering. service was top-notch once again, and this time we doubled up on the tots instead of trying another side definitely the right call. they're also super generous with the ranch and blue cheese, which we always appreciate. at this point, we're determined to work our way through the entire sauce menu lol read more

JD's Wingz & Thingz - Lemon Pepper, Creole Bbq, Dirty Buffalo, Regular Tater Tots, Veggie Sticks - Chicken Wings Near Me - Placentia, California

This spot is a straight gem. We came through JD Wings and ordered the OG Hot, Lemon Pepper, and Dirty Buffalo, and every single flavor hit. First time ever having baked wings instead of fried and honestly... I might be converted. Crispy, flavorful, and not greasy at all -- you can actually taste the seasoning and sauce instead of just oil. The Texas toast deserves its own shoutout -- buttery, toasted perfectly, and the perfect wing sidekick. What really sealed it for us was the vibe. Super chill, easy to hang out in, and not stressful at all. I've got little kids and they absolutely loved it, which says a lot. It's one of those places where you can actually relax, enjoy your food, and not feel rushed or out of place with a family. Food is amazing, the concept is different (in a good way), and the atmosphere is welcoming. If you're in or around Placentia and love wings, this place is a must. We'll 100% be back. read more

Back again. And soooo worth it. Daniel aka Bowie was super nice and made our order perfectly! They installed new kiosks for ordering and can use online ordering. Loaded up on the seasoning for dry rub and homemade ranch/blue cheese. Cannot recommend JD's wings enough! I mean the wings are the most succulent pieces of chicken. I have reviewed them before but had to do it again, because 'Bowie' was so nice and we love the wings and those tots so much! Don't miss this spot if you're in the area! read more

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Every single time I visit, the vibes are absolutely on top of the world. I feel taken care of and my people are always happy with the trip over here. Food is INSANE, baked and never fried with the BEST seasoning make this a must-try read more

PARKING (4/5): Small plaza, seems like there is always parking. FOOD (3/5): $22 WINGS COMBO 7-PIECE (2 flavors, 1 side, 1 dip, 1 soda): I saw photos on Yelp of wings with real garlic pieces so I ordered the only flavor on the menu with garlic in the name "GARLIC PARMESAN" but it was not the same, it was a powder, it was good, just wanted actual garlic pieces. Maybe they don't sell that flavor anymore? The second flavor I got was "MANGO HABANERO", both were average to me. I didn't know the wings already come with veggies (carrots & celery) so I ordered veggies as my side and got 2 sets of veggies. Don't make my mistake. SERVICE (4/5): If you order ONLINE, it didn't explain what the flavors are. Most of them are self explanatory but a few are just made up names so you really have no idea what flavor it is. They also don't tell you that veggie sticks already come free with the wings order, so don't waste that as your side! Unless you want double. The order said it would take 15-20 minutes and took exactly that! They packed it in the absolutely biggest blue bag I've ever seen for a food order in my life LOL! I feel like it was a trash bag? No napkins. Servers were extremely nice & greeted every customer as they walked in. OVERALL (3.5/5): Since it was my first time ordering from here I made a lot of mistakes. But I'd obviously do it differently next time. Not sure I'd order from here again, it was good, just not enough to make me come back. read more

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Let me just say... this is a big statement for me... these are the best wings that I've had. Jerry was killer on the service. Let us try a couple flavors (which no one does ) and that's how we settled on garlic Parmesan, lemon pepper, big bees, hot honey, and creole barbecue! This place is freaking killer. Their wings are awesome. I highly recommend and thank you Jerry for the service. !! read more

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So delicious, the wings are super meaty and flavorful. Chicken sandwich is amazing! The meatballs are also really good!

So I was just waiting for my mom to finish her nails at a local nail place and I saw this place from across the way and decided to step! Inside is surreal it's like a wrestling ring mixed with like an OG vibe and I'm here for it. I asked if they gave fries but better they have tater tots and I'm like down to try. It's a pretty good, the cashiers up front know exactly what they are doing. They give excellent service and were attentive to me without even asking. That's how epic they are here, they are JD's wings & thingz come and try this place out you won't regret it. read more

JD's Wingz & Thingz has that cool, local neighborhood vibe -- laid-back, young, and all about good comfort food eats. Plenty of tables inside and a few outside, so whether you're rolling in with friends or flying solo, you'll feel right at home. We went for the OG Wings (classic and delicious!), the Creole Wings ( seriously good kick with that just-right spice), and the Honey BBQ Wings -- perfect sweet balance to round it all out. Overall, JD'z has definitely leveled up! The staff are cool and snappy peeps! and It's one of those reliable local spots we'll always come back to when that wings craving hits. read more

JDz has the best wings in town with great flavors and juicy chicken. The staff is always very nice and very friendly towards everyone. Definitely recommend. read more

Good environment and the wings are very good personally my favorite and to go wing spot! Service is good. read more

JD's Wingz & Thingz - Amazing wings with amazing service I definitely reccomend this place. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Placentia, California

I ordered take out and they missed my request for the veggie sides, but did give me a lot of extra ranch and blue cheese sauces so that evened it out for me. Wings - 3/5, the Dirty buffalo sauce (buffalo with lemon pepper) was really tasty! I wish it were slightly more spicy, but great flavor overall. The wings and drumsticks were very tender and large. My only complaint is the cartilage was too chewy and tough for me to actually eat. I don't usually have that issue so it was surprising. Ranch - 5/5, very solid sauce for wings Blue cheese - 4/5, not bad but I like a stronger blue cheese flavor Pull apart garlic bread - 1/5, the bread was way too gummy and dense. The texture was marginally better after I put it in the toaster oven, but it's kind of expensive for what was is. read more

Service was good, prices were reasonable if not amazing. Had a variety of flavors but nothing that really stood out. I'm glad it was baked, so it's healthier than other fried wing options. But overall, just kind of meh. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. My wife thought they lacked flavor, so not coming back. read more

I picked the worst possible day to try out JD's Wings & Thingz... on SUPERBOWL SUNDAY! I walked in and there were at least 20 boxes of wings waiting to be picked up and I could see that the guys in the back were still super busy. But you know what? I went up to the register and asked if I was crazy to place an order for five wings. She checked with the guys in back and said they could squeeze my order in and have it ready in five to ten minutes. How's that for service?! There are a few kiosks for ordering and I just went with standard buffalo sauce which is usually my go to, especially when trying a new place. It looks like they have 14 different flavors with a mix of mostly wet but some dry rubs too, so there is something for everybody. They also have some special deals for students. There are a bunch of tables against the wall all the way to the back if you would like to dine-in. Low and behold, in less than ten minutes my order was ready to go. I thanked the gal at the front counter and the guys in the back and was on my way. I got home and dug in. Each piece of chicken was a real good size, especially the drumsticks which were huge. They had great buffalo flavor and wow were they juicy! When you eat wings, you are usually not thinking about the nutritional value but it's a bonus to know they bake their wings and don't fry them. The wings also came with a nice size bag of carrots and celery and a container of blue cheese dressing at no additional cost. I will definitely be back again soon and I'm looking forward to trying some of their other flavors. read more

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JD's is located on the corner of Bradford and Chapman. It is easy to locate and access. Parking is decent. The inside is clean and inviting and done in a sports theme. Some outside tables are set up if you prefer dining al fresco. I was immediately greeted by a super friendly young man wearing a chef's coat. He was very welcoming and asked if it was my first time visiting. Since it was, he enthusiastically explained their menu and wing flavor options. I wanted to try a wet and a rub and went with his recommendation of the Big C's and lemon pepper. I placed my order at the counter (to go) and waited at one of the tables for my order to come up. When it was ready, the friendly young man brought it to me and wished me a great day. Just his thoughtful customer service will have me coming back! When I got home I could also appreciate how the container was labeled. First of all, that their wings are baked, never fried. Then, he thoughtfully labeled what flavor was on each side. Extra customer service points!! I started with the lemon pepper wings. Nicely seasoned, slightly over salted, but a dunk in ranch dressing balanced it out perfectly. Next, the Big C's. Just as the young man explained, these wings had a nice honey flavor with a slight hit of heat at the end. All the wings had a good amount of actual chicken and were moist and tender. As I mentioned at the beginning, the customer service alone would've had me coming back, but tasty wings, too? A definite new spot that I'll be frequenting! AND it's supporting a local small business ~ a win/win!! read more

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Should have learned my lesson from last year.... I placed an online order for the Super Bowl one week ahead of the game. I requested a pick up at 2pm and didn't end up getting my food until 3pm. Management needs to prepare for the large orders they would be getting for this day and have some sort of system ready to go. I felt bad for the staff but the management team clearly did not plan this day out correctly. Lots of unhappy customers and refunds. I won't be ordering again for Super Bowl. read more

The service here was so friendly. Being greeted with a smile and helpful explanations is always a great first impression. The wings had delicious flavor and not overly soaked in oil. The tots were seasoned which is great, my only complaint is I'd like them crispier. Overall I would definitely come back read more

Very good the food was delicious. The workers were very polite and attentive too. I would definitely come back!

Good vibes at this place! Nice service and would try again. I can see why students go here a lot, the special is a great deal.

JD's did not disappoint! The wings were full of flavor, and the crisp was outstanding, which to be honest I was not expecting since they are baked. It's so nice to have a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor! We tried the lemon pepper wings, Hawaiian teriyaki, Cajun, and a dirty buffalo sandwich along with their seasoned tots. Everything was a 10 out of 10! read more

my boyfriend came down from victorville to spend the day with me. safe to say after a lot of driving around and hanging out, he was craving a sandwich. he ended up finding this place on yelp and said we had to try it. i really wish i wasn't starving, or i would've ended up taking pictures of our meal. i ended up getting 5 bombz and he nabbed a sandwich. our food was DELICIOUS. the portions were perfect for us, and the customer service was great. the guy at the front was super approachable and sweet. and this little place was just so packed with culture and community, i loved every second of it. read more

Y'all need to stop sleeping on JD Wings and Thingz. The wings are crispy, juicy, and seasoned right -- I got the lemon pepper and never looked back. Generous portions, fair prices, and friendly service. No frills, just really good food. This is my go-to spot and I'm not sharing it enough. Go. Now. read more

Myself and many others in our community left disappointed today after we needed to collect refunds because the food we ordered for the Super Bowl was not ready over an hour past when it was supposed to be. Unfortunately, the team here was left understaffed and overwhelmed. Extremely nice group of kids, but horrible decision on behalf of management. It's unfortunate that my order was scheduled to be picked up at 2:45 and at 4 o'clock. I was told it would be at least a half hour to an hour until I would have my food. Three other people around me were also requesting refunds and leaving. Do better. read more

Great customer service and the wings are highly recommend will come back. My fav were the garlic parm! read more

JD's Wingz & Thingz - Chicken Wings Near Me - Placentia, California

My 2nd visit here in honor of JD's Wingz 3rd Bday celebration. Was # 6 in line for the 1st 30 guests gets a free $ 30 GC along w a free T Shirt. What I ordered ~ Lemon pepper was a new flavor i got n it was really yum. Not too citrusy n peppery. It was the Perfect blend. ~ Creole flavor was yum. It was a combo of Spicy and honey bbq combined. Probably one of the flavors I'll be getting from now on. Just realized the owner of JD Wingz is the former UFC Fighter Christian Aguilera. He was the 1st person here during the morning of grand opening. Getting ready and prepping up. Once the grand opening was in full effect. His enthusiastic & positive vibes are the best! Such a humble guy, his wife & kids were in attending also. Tip ~ on the 1st Fridays of month they have a promo of 50% off from 9 pm- 12 am. A great late night dinner or snack munchies read more

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Shout out to the girl that was holding down the register AND the kitchen! Even though it's small, we really digged the interior space filled with games and interesting things to look at. As for the wings, they're baked here and they're double the size the wing stop/BWW wings. Their pull apart garlic bread is as advertised. read more

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Order scheduled for pickup at 2:10... waited 30 then was advised come back in 30... came back at 3:30.. then waited with other folks waiting for hours until 4:30 when I was told my order didn't even have a ticket on the board in the kitchen. Was refunded and left Leaving the review here for ownership / management. Since the issue wasn't with the staff who were working their asses off. Make sure you are staffed for a busy day like the Super Bowl.. and if you are HOURS behind on orders then shut off your online ordering And stop taking new orders. After that be straight up with your customers and tell them it will be a few hours. That way they can make an educated decision and not just stand around being told it will be soon, or your next, or 30m read more

My all time favorite wings spot!! Their wings always so crunchy and made fresh. I love love their lemon pepper wings, the flavor is spot on. They also offer side of veggies and highly recommend their ranch!! Perfect combination with their wings to ease out the greasiness. I also had the chance to try out their candied bacon, very delicious!!!! Bacon with a sweet covered which makes it tasted very yummy. The register people always so helpful and nice, always willing to answer questions you have regarding the food. Give it a try!! read more

Hands down, Best of the Best 10/10!!! A hidden gem Service was amazing, Top tier. Probably the best wings I've had in a long time!!

Good size wings, fair price, helpful staff and easy kiosk. When I remember to order ahead I've used the code "5off" for 5% on their toast page. I had a football party and everyone seemed to rave about the mango habanero and the Cajun. Not related to JDs but I tried Ken's jalapeño ranch with wings and love it! Personally I prefer bone in, always. But I also tried their chicken meatballs. They were juicy but don't reheat well (imho) so eat them while they're fresh. read more

I tried out their tots and fried chicken sandwich with the Nashville seasoning. I was disappointed with how they came out; the tots weren't crispy, they were more soggy with oil and it didn't seem like it was consistently seasoned. As for the sandwich, the breading was more mushy than crispy, so it turned out messy to eat. As for the chicken itself, it was kind of bland; it's like flavor only came from the breaded seasoning. The other thing that was off putting was the lack of someone up front taking orders. I initially thought it was one of those automated places, so when I input my order through a touch screen, I only realized there was someone working there when they popped out with my order. Maybe, it's my fault for getting something that isn't specifically wings since it is called JD's Wingz after all, so I might give those a try next time, but I'm not getting any chicken sandos again. read more

Ordered to-go. A fried chicken sandwich took about 45 minutes. This is not the place if you're looking for a quick bite on a short break. The sandwich itself was lacking a bit, the spice was great but the breading was falling off and there was a portion of the chicken very thin. read more

Disappointed. I have been here before a couple times and thought the wings were good but as of recently the quality definitely went down. This was my first time trying the chicken sandwich I was excited and then quickly realized the chicken was very burnt on one side and undercooked on the other. It was so bad I couldn't continue eating it so I just tossed it. Disappointed I spent $13 just to not be able to eat it. As for the wings... they were ok... pretty chewy, there was a big lack on the sauce so just beware if you like them wet ask for extra sauce on the side. Needless to say I won't be coming back after this experience read more

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Stopped in for some wings with my girlfriend. Ordered 3 flavors, garlic parmigiana, buffalo, and barbecue. All were good, buffalo was just the right heat imo, spicy enough that you knew you were having hot wings but not so hot that you can't finish them. Ordered at the counter and the staff brought us our food. The cook even stopped by our table to check on us. Nice touch. Ambiance was good sports theme with some games to play while you wait and watch. read more

Dropped in after looking up a spot for wings and definitely would come back! Jerry was working today and immediately greeted my friends and I with a warm welcome. The wings were awesome, lots of flavor. Cool spot to grab some wings. read more

My husband told me about this place because his coworker mentioned it to him. I love wings so I was immediately down! Especially after hearing they're baked not fried, I was super intrigued. After a 45 min drive, we walked in & the music was bumping! The girl at the front was so sweet & so nice! We got the 20 wings (half lemon pepper, half garlic parm) with some tots and 2 dr peppers. We luckily were able to score the last table so we sat down & grabbed some of the games they have. Our food came out in decent timing & everything was really good. I really liked the lemon pepper! The garlic parm was okay - should've got mild or the honey bbq. def want to come back to try out the other flavors!! read more

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Amazing, Hospitality was outstanding. & Boey & Angie were so kind & helpful. I recommend this place to anyone in the area.

JD's Wingz & Waitz: A Mediocre Odyssey So, I decided to check out JD's Wingz & Thingz for their infamous "50% Fcxk It Friday" deal. Spoiler alert: the name might refer to how they feel about your time. First off, bring a snack. Maybe even a meal. Heck, pack a picnic because whether you order online or via their kiosk, you're about to embark on the Hunger Games. We placed our order online, which came with a alresdy one-hour wait according to their site. Fine, I thought, patience is a virtue. But when we arrived, we were told, "Oh, it'll be just 20 more minutes!" So we waited in the car. After 20 minutes? You guessed it--another "just 20 more minutes." This cycle repeated until our 50% off wings turned into a 200% test of endurance. Final tally: two hours from order to wings-in-hand. Now, onto the wings themselves: OG Hot: Imagine licking a salt shaker that's been sitting in a sauna. Triple C Hot Honey: Sweet, yes. Hot? Only if you consider room-temperature syrup "spicy." Dirty Buffalo Mango Habanero: All mango, no habanero. Where's the heat? Did it get stuck in line, too? Plain: They were... wings. That's all I've got. Lemon Pepper: The MVP of mediocrity. These wings were okay enough to make me briefly forget the two-hour saga. Oh, and the wings are baked, which might sound fancy and healthy, but here, it translates to oversized, charred chunks of what I can only describe as "flavor-adjacent" charcoal. You either love this burnt-to-a-crisp vibe or you don't. Spoiler: I don't. The silver lining? We tried them at half-price, so I didn't have to pay full price to learn I'll never return. JD's Wingz & Thingz isn't a vibe--it's a test of your patience and taste buds. Would I recommend it? Only if you enjoy long waits, salty regrets, and the subtle crunch of ash. read more

JD's Wingz & Thingz - A image of disappointment baked wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Placentia, California

The food was fine but why does it take an hour and a half for two orders of wings? I ordered at 4:36 and was told it would take an hour. i left my house at 5:50 and arrived at the restaurant at 6:10 and was told it would be another 5-10 minutes. when i asked the employee why it's taking so long, he said it's because they were getting a lot of orders. there were literally only 4 people in the restaurant. read more