Amazing unique Buffalo Style wings. Well worth the trip. Smaller place that also has delicious fresh cut fries. I would highly recommend.

I came to the reviews to see if maybe my bad experience at nine-eleven was just a 'one off' and found that apparently it was not. The food here was good, but it was absolutely overshadowed by the unbelievably rude behavior of the hostess (owner maybe?). There are a LOT of places to go for good food in south Buffalo where you are treated with kindness and respect, but this is not one of them. read more

Cash only No AC No Takeout No parties larger than 6 If these are deal breakers for you, you're missing out on the best (of the best) wings you'll ever have. The prices are cheap and the service is good. But those wings are otherworldly. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Mild - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Went on a weeknight and there was a wait for a table but bar seating was available. Great service, attentive bar tender. Wings were FANTASTIC. Crispy and hot with tasty sauce. Quiet enough to have a nice chat while still maintaining a bar ambiance. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Wings - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

1st time at this establishment and will definitely not be our last. From the time we walked in from the time we left it was a fantastic experience. Every wing we have going forward will be judged against these! read more

Follow up to my original post. Second visit I had the corned beef sandwich. Now I've been to the meca of Deli's, Katz's in NYC. I have to say that this corned beef was just as good which makes it some of the best I've ever had. The sandwich came with fries that were amazing too, but the corned beef was to die for. Sorry, no photo, I was too exited and ate I before I could think about taking a picture. Can't wait for a return trip to Buffalo. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great experience ! Nice staff, quick service. The wings and fries are delicious! The garage beer on tap is yummy! Zero complaints! Only complaint is this wild hot weather we having now a days LOL ! Thank you 911 tavern! read more

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absolutely disgusting how disrespectful they talked to our family. I will never recommend this place to anyone!!!!

Amazing wing flavor and size, hot isn't nearly as hot as you'll be expecting! Wings are delicious but note cash only, no tables for more than 6, limited seated. Limited wing flavors (mild, medium and hot only), would love to see a bbq or something! We will be back read more

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TERRIBLE SERVICE & OWNER. I was absolutely shocked she was the owner and would talk to my family with such disgust. From the second we walked in we were met with such a condescending tone. Complete power trip because we asked to be seated as a party of 8 or 4 & 4. We ended up leaving because the owner was so disrespectful saying "I don't need you." We traveled from far and we're so disappointed with our experience. read more

During my wing tour of Buffalo, I tried 7 places across 2 days. This was the last stop. Arguably, at the top of close second. Got the hot wings. Legit heat and so flavorful. This place is no frills. Just my style. The server was so darn friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Hot wings - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

While in Buffalo New York my husband and I were dying to try Buffalo Wings in Buffalo New York!! We decided to stop by Nine-Eleven Tavern. When we showed up they were pretty busy and it was pretty loud. Our waitress took our ordered fast and brought us two local beers to drink as we waited... When our Wings finally arrived I was surprised that they were all really big (to me)! Being a hot wing judge from Reno I thought I had probably tasted some pretty good wings but shut the front door because these are THE BEST WINGS I had ever had in my LIFE!! There was no small talk...or any talk at all once she dropped off these little chunks of heaven on a bone! We devoured them in no time at all...I am surprised that I even got a picture of them! Were they crispy? Yes!! Were they saucy??? Yes!!! Were they the right amount of spicy?? Yes!! Were they the meatest Wings I had ever had?? Yes!!!! When in Buffalo definitely check out Nine-Eleven!! Thanks Nine-Eleven for answering all my Buffalo Wing Dreams! read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Plate of 10 Buffalo Wings - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

What a nice little neighborhood bar/restaurant. We were there with a group of friends to have some wings and beers. The sit down part is limited so we decided to stay at the bar. They have a good selection of beers. We ordered some plates of wings. They were excellent. The woman behind the bar was very friendly and attentive. read more

Some of the best wings in Buffalo! With this comes a couple down sides. 1- no reservations 2- 6 ppl max per party It is also cash only. The corned beef sandwich was good and the fries there are amazing. I understand some places don't take reservations then they should have a time limit. We waited 2 hours to get seated while there are tables of people finished eating and just sitting. Deff a must try at some point though! read more

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Best wing spot in Buffalo! Ordered medium wings they came out perfectly cooked with a perfect crisp wings are huge and priced perfect! Blue cheese was great too had the texture and taste of homemade blue cheese read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - 20 medium wings perfectly cooked - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Worst Owner experience ever. Came in with 8 people family and friends after a lacrosse game and she was extremely rude. First she wouldn't let us sit together we said that is fine can we split up she responds no I know you guys have 8 you guys are 8. could have been an easy fix just doing 4 and 4 but instead I had one of the rudest people talking and disrespecting me and my family completely unacceptable behavior from a worker and it turned out she was the owner. I mean completely embarrassing display of human behavior. read more

Best wings in Buffalo without a doubt. Every time I have been there, have had great service. The fries are also absolutely phenomenal. Always a must visit. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Seeing this place at the top of the Wing Pyramid I had to give it a try. No issues with the place or the service. The hot wings were not what I would consider hot enough. Also the parm and vinegar forward sauce was not to my liking. The wings were cooked properly and were meaty however. The fries tasted over done and I was not a fan of the seasoning that tasted burned. read more

We came to buffalo to try some wings and Nine-Eleven was our last stop. We were full, and only ordered 10 wings. I wish we had come here first. The wings were amazing, the sauce was so flavorful. There was only one waitress for the joint but she was quick and no none sense (which I prefer). The wings were perfectly crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Medium - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

911 is one of the best wing places in Buffalo and hope this place continues to be a secret! We ordered 50 wings hot and they were amazing!! The wings were so saucey and had amazing flavor! We sat out on their small little back patio and really enjoyed our meal! The service was excellent as well! read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Pizza logs and 50 wings hot!!! - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Finally made it here for the first time. We ordered 10 mild and 10 hot. We usually split medium and mild, but at the server's recommendation got hot. My first bite into the hot wing was the best chicken wing bite I've ever had. My wife was laughing at me ogling over the wing. Chicken texture was perfect, and the spice was so nice. Great mouthfeel, and amount of heat. Definitely a unique spice blend, different than other Buffalo favorites. I am already craving that perfect texture/ spice combo again. We also had the Finn fries that came out hot and delicious. We liked adding the malt vinegar to them. They served as a great pre-wing starter, with a non-traditional seasoning blend. We sat in the back corner, and enjoyed looking at the golf memorabilia. Everyone just seemed so happy to be there, us included! Servers were helpful and kind. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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We planned a dinner at Nine-Eleven Tavern with friends and family, totaling nine people. Upon arrival, we requested two tables--one for five and another for four. The hostess informed us that the maximum party size was six, so we could not be seated at the tables even though we explained we drove separately and planed which table each person would be sitting at. She was extremely condescending and stuck in her ways not bending at all. She refused to let us sit at two separate tables in the dining area and told us we could either leave or eat at the bar. We chose to stay and eat at the bar because some of our friends had yet to try their wings. Although, if the bar was full, we would have been turned away altogether. Not a great way to run a business. While at the bar, we overheard a group of four, which included a young child and a baby, informing the hostess that they expected two more guests. The hostess clarified that the children counted towards the six-person limit and stated they couldn't be seated until everyone arrived, also mentioning a 1.5-hour wait once seated. At that point, the dining area was nearly empty with plenty of room for the party to be seated in wait for the other two guests to arrive. To top it off, the restaurant was a sweltering 85 degrees without air conditioning. While the wings are fantastic, the customer service and overall atmosphere were extremely disappointing. This place has amazing wings but is poorly managed. We won't be returning. The bartender helped salvage the evening with his great attitude and customer service. read more

Great wings. Great fries. Biggggest drawback for me is the no take out... firstly, it's 2025 get with the times.. it will open up more business without a doubt. I can't even make it out there for what would be a 4hr excursion read more

I have eaten at least 10,000 wings in my life and I believe these were the best I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, plenty of sauce and even better presentation. My only complaint about the wings is the sauce could've been a little spicier If you go here, plan on having a wait. We got there right when they opened at 4pm on a Saturday (there was a line formed outside the restaurant, in 40° weather). After we ordered it took probably an hour and a half to get our wings, but it was well worth it The fries (not pictured) weren't half bad either read more

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Would not allow our group of 9 to sit at two separate tables. Also told parents with two babies they couldn't sit at a table until the other two people in their party arrived. Told customers the wait was an hour and a half after only being open for 20 minutes. Most pathetic treatment and disrespect of customers I have ever experienced. Worst management imaginable. Disgusting bathroom. Will never return. read more

Great hole in the wall spot in buffalo. Solid service and ambience. The buffalo wings and fries are amazing, with the wings being the best I have ever had. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Hot wings - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Delicious seasoned fresh-cut French fries, awesome hot chicken wings, the hot sauce is an original very good and ice-cold beer -- this is the place for you! A small place with two friendly servers who work great together and bring warm, welcoming energy to everyone read more

Wings are awesome and the fresh cut fries are even better. Very small sitting area unless the outdoor seating is open. Staff is friendly but every time I go the wait time from ordering to receiving food is always awful. They always say it's because they only have so many fryers but I would think they could come up with a better process. The last time we went someone ordered chicken fingers and we all ordered wings. The chicken fingers came out and they had eaten them and waited another 20 min before rest of food came out. I would go more often if timing was better. read more

Buffalo Wing Coalition recently named Nine Eleven Tavern at the top of the pyramid for Elite wings...wish I could say the same for their customer service. Our group of 7 wanted to take our out of town friend here to try the wings. We understood that they don't take tables of more than 6 people because its literally a dive...and that's ok. We asked for a table of 5 and a table of 2. Were told they couldn't put tables together & that they couldn't guarantee we'd be close & that they don't split checks. I let her know that we were fine not sitting close and that we certainly were not asking to split any checks. Her response was that 'it didn't work out before' (insert crying laughing emoji).Dumbfounded by the hostess, we went back outside to discuss this with our group. The other 2 (of our group of 7) arrived and we told them to ask for a table of 2 & they refused them because they saw us outside talking to them. We could have been talking to strangers for all they knew. I wish I was making this up.... We went back inside & the 'owner' was now at the hostess podium. We were hoping the hostess wasn't able to comprehend what we were asking, but neither was the owner. Two of us could have been seated at the bar and the others at a table in the dining area, we weren't asking to be close, we weren't asking for tables to be put together & we weren't asking for separate checks. They weren't even busy, they didn't have a line out the door or at all...which was odd considering it was a Friday at 6pm & they have the 'best' wings. My guess is that it has to do with their dismal customer service. The lack of awareness of their stupidity & their inability to make it make sense was incredulous...even a week later. After being told F.U by the 'owner' ( I did say she was being a b), we opted to head over to Adolf's...since our out of town friend hadn't been there. Best decision. Adolf's was busy (waited about 30 mins), great wings and AMAZING customer service. Adolf's will be getting a glowing review soon. We're now referring to our experience as being 'Nine Elevened' ... Have you been Nine Elevened? read more

Great service and amazing wings! Perfect dive bar - this place is cash only. It has a very small menu, meaning you can't go wrong here. We ordered 20 hot wings, pizza logs, and some beers. Wings had a good crunch, sauce, size, and plating arrangement. Pizza logs were good too. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Hot wings - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I can't believe I gave this place 4 stars. It's a 5 Star establishment all day. Some of the best wings you will ever taste in your life.

We had amazing service and the wings were incredible. It is truly a wonderful experience. It is cash only, so be sure to stop at the bank first. The fries are fresh cut and the portions are huge! The wings were so delicious I haven't stopped dreaming of them. We plan to go back soon and add trying their reuben to our experience. read more

First time in Buffalo so being the wing fanatic that I am I had to make time for some wings. After much research I settled on Nine-Eleven. The wings were amazing! Crunchy, saucy and juicy, quite a feat to pull off. The blue cheese was also delicious. Staff was friendly as was the owner, whom I had the opportunity to speak with. Highly recommended. read more

Best wings in Buffalo, NY hands down. It's a very small restaurant with a small menu. Cash only. Cannot accommodate parties larger than 6. Only have mild, medium, and hot flavored wings. Amazing thick hand cut fries. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Medium chicken wings - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Ordered hot and medium wings. Fantastic service. The sauce was very unique and these wings were easily in my top 3 for buffalo. I think Kelly's tavern has them beat as far as hot wings, but both locations are still undeniably delicious. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Hot wings - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

My husband and I were influenced by the chicken wing trail to try Nine-Eleven tavern, and they earned the top tier spot for a reason! A few things to know before coming. BRING CASH. This place is cash only, and be prepared to wait. The dining area is very small and they also do not do take out. We arrived at 5:00 and the dining area was already at capacity. We were told the wait was about 30-40 min for a table, and about an hour for food. And she wasn't kidding! We were seated at 5:30 and our food arrived at approx 6:25. We ordered fries (which they are also known for) and 20 medium wings. The menu is on the smaller side and if you're looking for a variety of flavors for wings, this would not be the place. I believe there are 3-4 options. Hot, med, mild. Along with the 20 wings and fries, we had 4 craft beers and our total came to $75. The wings were pretty good. Tasty, meaty, and cooked to perfection. The hand cut fries were the star of the show for me. They were crispy, packed with flavor, and overall delicious. I will definitely be back to Nine Eleven Tavern! read more

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The wings were saucy, crispy and delicious! We went in around dinner time on a Saturday and had to wait but it was worth the wait. These wings are legit great and live up to all of the hype they may have been given. I cannot wait to come back. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Outside at night - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Got 20 wings and finished them no problem. Half hot and half medium. Pretty similar spice levels. I'd go hot next time. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Chicken wings - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Still the best traditional wings in the Buffalo area. The fact that a single order of wings is $14.50 and they are among the very best is quite amazing. Most restaurants/pubs with inferior wings are charging $15-$18 for a single order of wings. On top of that, they gave us 11 wings instead of 10! I wouldn't expect that every time but it was a nice bonus this time! Plus, they also have possibly the best french fries I've ever had, or "Finn Fries" as they call them. Don't be bothered by the "rustic" restrooms. If you are looking for the very best Buffalo-style wings, look no further than Nine-Eleven Tavern. read more

If you were to ask five random people in Western New York where to find the best wings, AT LEAST one of those people would tell you that it's Nine-Eleven Tavern. In fact, Nine-Eleven is so popular that when the Wing Kings previously tried to sample their wings, we were sent packing after learning of the 2+ hour wait time. But our timing was right on this day and, with great anticipation, we finally got to sample this top-ranked establishment. In most ways, Nine-Eleven had the familiar feel of a typical wing joint; well-stocked wooden bar surrounded by locals, a handful of TVs showing various sports, dim lighting aided by a few neon decorations, dark wood panel walls adorned with Bills paraphernalia and simple seating designed for utility, not comfort. But one thing was starkly different about Nine-Eleven; the menu. By far the simplest wing menu of all our visits to date - no flavors, and just three options; mild, medium or hot. While a small menu is typically indicative of a restaurant that focuses only on what they do well and ignores distractions, on the flip side, it turns out you CAN have too much of a good thing. Sauce: 3.5 / 5 Let's start with the first bite - the sauce had an excessive sweetness that the Wing Kings universally agreed was, unfortunately, just "okay". And as the meal progressed, we were reminded of the law of diminishing marginal utility, which states that the marginal utility (enjoyment) from each additional unit (wing) declines with consumption. The impact of having only one flavor was felt strongly here - a flavor break (BBQ, Cajun, anything) would have been welcomed and might have slowed our diminishing enjoyment. Meat: 4.5 / 5 The wings themselves were nice shaped, consistent and with few protrusions and imperfections, but this is really a great chance to talk about the unique presentation that Nine-Eleven delivers. Wings were nicely splayed in a flower-petal style and with 50 wings presented on the same plate it really makes for an impressive display. Cook: 3.5 / 5 What the meat offered in consistency was sorely lacking in the cook. These wings didn't have the typical crisp exterior that a deep frier leaves on a wing, and some were too moist to the point of being "gooey" (not a word you want to see in a food review). We can only assume they struggled with a large order and had to make them in shifts because other wings on our place were overcooked and dry. Final score: 11.5 / 15 To the scores of loyal followers who swear by this place, to each his own, but with many great restaurants still left to sample, Nine-Eleven appears to be outside the radius of the Wing Kings' royal circle. read more

Nine-Eleven Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Buffalo, New York