Well my short and to the point 5 star review didn't age well. This is mostly because that review is 10 years old and a lot of things changed mainly from the inflation during and after the Corona Virus 2019 (covid #19).
I was under the impression that their main local competition is Brus Room, and ever since that closed, they're the most well known spot nearby for wings. And sure, they're not bad. They're just not what they used to be. The quality isn't bad, I'd say average. But the overall experience is below average.
The exterior can be renovated by a guy with a power washer and about 5 hours of time. But as a local (lived 30+ years within a couple miles of this place) I can vouch that it's likely never been done. Seems to be worse every time I pickup or dine in here.
It's not disgusting but it's close. I only took 1 picture today but I wish I took more. There's always broken chairs, mop buckets, shopping carts from a nearby store that's being used to move around buckets and equipment. There's a hallway/alley with workers on break that are in less than desirable hygiene. I'm not saying they have bad BO or don't shower but I'm saying their apron looks like it's never been washed. I never gave it much thought but every time I see the cooks on break I think to myself "Please tell me thats now who is making my food". But its not them, it's the whole experience of it just seems like you'll get sick somehow. The door that's held open by a shoe string tied to a random water faucet. How about a door stop? How about a door that can stay open on its own? How about if that door is decades old and has never been cleaned we replace it? Why has the disgusting floor appear to have never been washed? I'll be back, it's not a deal breaker, but it builds character to this place in an unpleasant way. I've been to seedy joints and yes the interior is a little bit better, but based on the exterior I feel like I'm ready to research what vaccine I'm overdo on receiving. The fence although one of the least of the eye-sores could easily be replaced for under a couple hundred bucks labor included. What's the fence covering? Why does no other restaurant have such filth? I get it, there isn't really a "back" to the building but from a customers POV this area shouldn't be as bad as it is for as long as it has been.
I had to get that out of my system. Mainly because it would be so easy to transorm the exterior not 100% better, but you can get a pressure washer, not leave mop buckets and busted ass chairs there, and it would be 90% better overnight.
The wings are alright. IMO their medium size which I'm fine with. When a chicken wing is bigger than my fist it's guaranteed to be pumped full of roids. I dont want to buy a bunch of expensive wings that are the size of a single kit kat bar slice either. These aren't micro, they're decent. The flavors and prices are confusing.
Flavors sometimes have descriptions. For instance they describe some specialty sauces as:
Teriyaki - Coated with Teriyaki Sauce
Jamaican Jerk - Coated with Jerk Sauce.
Honey Mustard - Coated with a Delicious Honey Mustard Sauce
Bourbon Sauce - A Sweet Glaze made with Brown Sugar and
Bourbon.
Parmesan - Grated Parmesan.
This seems straight foward because it is. I didn't need the descriptions but I don't mind them at all. I appreciate the info actually. However... for their Chefs Specialty sauces you can choose from but not limited to:
"Larrys" (no description) or
"Triple the Flavor" (no description.)
I bet they're awesome but I couldn't roll the dice nor had the time to investigate said sauces. Just a little bit of inconsistency on descriptions.
Lastly is the prices. I'll give it to them, they're average for 2025's market. I'm not saying they're a ripoff, but because almost everywhere is, it is what it is. They're not more than the next guy, but at the end of the day it's hardly affordable.
For the chefs specials its this and the only reason I mention it is because 25 wings is cheaper per wing than 35. Not a big deal, just confusing.
6 wings for $12 ($2ea)
10 wings for $18 ($1.8ea)
15 wings for 24.75 ($1.65ea)
25 wings for 34.25 ($1.37ea)
35 wings for 49.75 ($1.42ea)
Yup, the above prices are without BC/R. I'm a believer of if you can't afford it, don't buy it and then complain about the price. I just think that throwing some blue cheese in would help with the value. I get charging for it helps your profit, but that's like selling me a car without gas. they go hand in hand, at least charge me $2 per wing and give be a dollop of white sauce to dip it into. Or some fries. Or anything else that's dirt cheap to make that you can make me feel better about spending $MP on wings. How about a clean sidewalk?
I love this place, been going here since I was in middle school, and will still recommend it even if the above seemed like I was bashing them. Service has been outstanding literally every time. Lot of pro's about it. Some of the cons can be quickly fixed! read more