My boyfriend and I popped in for a quick midweek date. He was extremely hungry after work and I…read moremoderately hungry after work. The staff was friendly--the owner was even out and about talking to customers! The food, which is cooked in beef tallow, was delicious. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The onion tanglers melted in my mouth. The smash burger was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The wings left a little to be desired in size and price, but the sauces they came in were delicious. Extremely hungry boyfriend ordered a 2nd burger (We split the 1st one!) and that one's patty was not as crispy and it was loaded with too many onions. The flavor was still out of this world without being too salty. Bonus points for unlimited fountain drinks! I would definitely go back, but for the "& Things," aka the burgers!

First time customers but now loyal patrons! Service was great but food excellent. Wings were crispy…read moreon the outside but juicy on the inside without being greasy! Choice of coatings were numerous and the ones were chose were YUMMY! Pork Belly bites were excellent with the outside being crisp and inside melt in your mouth goodness! Can't say enough of the onion tanglers side too (with just a touch of lemon to keep them from being greasy? )! Can't wait to try their other dishes!

Honestly the best bone in wings in the area. Better than the "alligator and buffalo" places by a…read moremile. All the wings are fresh not frozen and made to order so expect a 15 minute wait to pick up. The original crispy wings are heat free and perfect for kids or the spice intolerant. Great for dipping. The honey garlic are not spicy but perfectly seasoned and crisp. Our favorite are the Gangham Style. That's right you have to dance when you order them. They are black pepper, garlic, and soy forward with a hint of pickled jalapeño. So good. The strawberry lychee Boba slushy goes perfect with them. The staff is friendy and helpful in choosing one of their 10 flavors of boneless or bone in wings. They have a cute dining area. The prices are reasonable too.

I love this place! Some of the best fried chicken I've ever had…read more I typically order the Gangnam Style - it's the perfect amount of kick without being overpowering. I haven't eaten there, and have always ordered pick up- but they have a large dining room. Everything I've interacted with at the counter has been super friendly as well!

Chicken wings!?? Yes, this is the SPOT!!!…read more I guess so far the best place to get wings. I took a pick up and it was super convenient to order. Ambience is like a sports bar- gets busy on the weekends!

I've been going to gators for almost 5 years and it's literally my favorite wing place. I've been…read moreto a lot of wings places and nothing beats Gators. FOOD: I always get the bone-in wings. I've tried all the sauces but my favorite is the BBQ jalapeño. The wings are crispy and the BBQ Sause is sweet but not overly sweet. It pairs well with the jalapeños because it adds a bit of heat. I also love their chicken tenders with buffalo garlic sauce. I appreciate they use fresh mince garlic. I don't really stray outside their wings and tenders, so I don't know anything about their other foods. But if they're anything like their wings then it's probably fire. SERVICE: Every time I go there, service is pretty good. Nothing spectacular but I've never had bad service at Gators . Hands down Gators is my favorite Wings place!

Went to Bird's Nest for a birthday celebration and it easily exceeded expectations. I've been on a…read morebit of a wing tour lately, trying spots all over, and somehow each place keeps raising the bar. Bird's Nest keeps that streak alive. The wings are done exactly how you want them. Fried to a perfect crisp on the outside, while still staying juicy and tender inside. Not just "good for a wing," but genuinely well-balanced in texture. They're done in a way where you could eat them plain and still be satisfied, which says a lot. Then come the sauces. I tried their Bird's Nest hot sauce along with the hot BBQ, and both delivered. The hot sauce brings that classic heat you expect, but the hot BBQ was the surprise standout. It had a deeper, slightly sweet kick that made every bite better than the last. I usually lean buffalo, but this time the hot BBQ took it. What really stood out is how consistent every bite felt. No drop-off, no dry pieces, just quality all the way through. It's the kind of plate where you look down and realize you finished it faster than expected. I don't throw this around lightly, but these are some of the best wings you'll find in the Chicago area, and honestly, they hold their own anywhere. Having tried wings across about 20 states, including spots in Buffalo, I'd put Bird's Nest right in that conversation. The overall vibe makes it even better. It's a great place to catch a game, relax, and spend time with friends without it feeling forced or overdone. Definitely the kind of spot you find yourself coming back to regularly. 9.3/10

Servers are great. Staff all very kind. The white chili was a bit meh. Wings were…read moreReally good though Wish there was more low Seating but it's a bar atmosphere. Drinks were Good

I went here for a late lunch before my flight home and they were not very busy at the time. I…read moredecided to try the wings, fries and jalapeño poppers and everything was amazing. The building is easy to access and walkable in the downtown area. The staff was really friendly and helped explain I could use their sauce bar or have the wings sauced I decided to try the sauce bar so I could try different flavors and seasoning. I tried the lemon pepper dry rub and the garlic parm sauce both were really flavorful. The real star of the show is the extremely crispy and juicy wings the skin was some of the crispiest and crunchy wings I've ever had in Chicago and with no breading it was amazing. The wings also were nicely flavored by them self without any sauce. If you like crispy wings you have to try this place !! The place is very clean and charming with a friendly staff I'll make sure to stop in next time I'm in the area

We stepped into a bright and colorful space that looked like a candy store or soda fountain for…read moregrownups. That's pretty much what it is, except they also have chicken. And escape rooms. It's a fun atmosphere, and everyone we talked to was very friendly and helpful. Our group ordered chicken wings, tenders, cheese curds, fries, and sweet potato tots. Everything was above average, except the fries. They fell short. Prices aren't bad, and it's easy to see why they're swamped with kids once school lets out each day. We'll have to return for a meal and escape room experience one day.

On a recommendation from a friend, I decided to try Wing Snob, and I was honestly really impressed…read more The chicken was incredibly fresh and high quality. Everything was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and left me wanting more after every bite. Service was pretty standard, but solid. The person taking my order was knowledgeable about the menu and offered helpful recommendations, which I appreciated. The ambiance was just okay. It felt a bit dark inside, and I did notice that some tables weren't as clean as they should've been after previous guests, which was a bit of a downside. Overall, if you're looking for premium, high-quality chicken, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

Food Service A1…read more Atmosphere decent Wings were fresh! chicken sandwich with Mac/cheese not bad!!

Go to the one in arlington/mt prospect; its better. This may be my last time visiting here. We were…read moreregulars who enjoyed the chicken and waffles, but the quality has been going downhill. Last time the food was still decent, but this time there's no flavor whatsoever. Pretty disappointing seeing a store like this fall. Plus is its zabiha halal certified. The chef seemed nice but busy in the back. Why is there only 1 guy running everything? Also things look run down here from the chairs, to the soda machine not working for almost all the different sodas.

Was looking around Uber eats for food ideas when I noticed this place was close by. Decided to…read morecheck it out in person instead, and it did not disappoint! Upon entering, there were 3 different menu boards, pizza & salads, wings, chicken sandwhiches & sides. We decided to go with a plethora of chicken options, and they were all fantastic. The guy taking our order was super friendly and said they had been there for about 2 months now! For the food, we started off with a 6 count wings, medium spice were tossed in a dry rub, and reminded me a bit of nashville hot chicken where the heat builds on to itself. The wings themselves were crisp and juicy. Next up was a small order of chicken bites, also crisp and seasoned with no heat. It had a good flavor to it. The third thing I ended up getting was the fried okra... 2 orders to be exact, and it did not last long. We gobbled them up on the drive home and through the meal. It was a very solid choice. Last was my partners order he ended up with a chicken sandwich, no coleslaw, and loaded fries. He gives it a stamp of approval, reminds him of that more southern comfort like food vibes, and we'd be back! All the food came with a dipping sauce that had a decent flavor profile to it. A little cajun like but not quite is my best way to describe it. Overall, I definitely recommend giving this place a try, and hopefully, you will enjoy it as much as me!

Food- great Service- great…read moreAmbience- good Who doesn't love Korean fried chicken. At about a dozen wings for $18, the flavors and the wing sizes make the price point worth it. We ordered take out from here last time but this is our first time dining in. I've had CM from multiple locations and it's definitely my favorite over the others in the area. The snow wings are always a hit, make sure you like onions tho!

My friends and I popped into CM KFC for dinner and had a lovely time. Choong Man Chicken has come…read moreto Schaumburg straight from Korea to serve us Korean Fried Chicken goodness. Everyone loves the Snow Onion here and if you like onions, I'm sure you'll love that. I do not though so enjoyed my regular ol' kfc here. They use a special style of frying here that also includes baking so is said to be a bit more healthy than the usual deep fried protein. Soy garlic is my favorite of the flavors. We were the last ones dining when we were in and they patiently waited while finished up. Their fault for serving soju and beer here, lolz, just kidding ofc. No worries on parking as it's Schaumburg plus it shares the plaza with a convenience store if you need anything after. CM Korean Fried Chicken is a new solid chicken option in the area, for sure! It's not my favorite in the area, but it surely gets the job done.

Not her favorite pizza we ordered it uncut at the suggestion from our host at the VRBO and we're…read moreglad we did because we're pretty sure the cheese is so abundant. It would've slid off the pizza on the way home and we would not have been happy campers. We did a pizza sampling of three different pizzerias chose large pizzas for all of them pick them all up so we got an even comparison. Tivoli came in number one JJ's came in number two and Wayne's came in three for a regular thin crust and four for their double-decker

I grew up in Arlington Heights, but moved to CA for service with the Marine Corps in 1977 (and…read morestayed, retiring from the Corps). My dad always bought Wayne's pizza as a treat for the family and we loved it, especially the square cuts. My favorite toppings from Wayne's were simple; mushrooms, olives, and sausage - my go-to ingredients to this day. I have fond memories of those days and glad they're still open all these years later! Next time I'm in the area, I'm going to make it a point to stop by!!

I wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it fell short. The cuisine is a fusion of Indian and…read morePortuguese. I like both of those flavors so it was pretty promising. The setting is fast casual, and the server was helpful in going through the menu since it was our first time. We got the chicken bowl which comes with just chicken and rice. I was hoping for some more ingredients to mix it up. The chicken just tasted like char and the rice was kind of soupy because we chose the lemon herb sauce (maybe that was our mistake). The sweet potato fries were crispy though! For the price, I was disappointed.

Food: I got the chicken bowl with lemon and herb flavor, honestly the best peri peri I've had…read more Packed with flavor and the chicken was perfectly tender. 10/10. Service: Staff kept checking in to see if I needed anything. Great service. 10/10. Ambiance: Super clean and chill vibe, perfect spot to casually grab something quick and go.