I needed a quick bite on my way back from a weekend in NYC, decided to hop off 91 and landed in a…read morelittle town off the beaten path, called Wallingford CT. I wound up in a strip mall and chose a restaurant called Cheek's Chicken and Waffles. One of the featured items on the menu are chicken wings. I chose buffalo style and let me tell you, they were some of the best wings I've ever tasted. Buffalo sauces can be tricky, either too hot or band but the sauce was perfectly seasoned and my onion rings were crispy, fresh and delicious. If you're ever on the 91 and see the exit for Wallingford, do your self a favor and stop by Cheek's Chicken and Waffles and have their Buffalo wings, you won't be sorry! The owner even treated me to a bottle of water!

Came here after a comedy show with about 30 minutes left before closing. We ordered the 6 piece…read morechicken combo (came with more), mac & cheese, and curly fries. It almost tasted like they made too much and that was left leftovers and they just threw it back in the fryer. The chicken came out very oily and greasy. The mac & cheese was really creamy and was good on the first night. After heating it the second night it didn't taste as good. The fries were about the best thing. A Cajun style crispy curly fry. It was great for a late night snack, but I wouldn't use this as a regular dining option. I won't be back.

Came here with a group of friends to celebrate New Year's Day…read more We were seated quickly with a party of 5. We started off with a few drinks, a New England hard cider and a cosmopolitan. The drinks were good and came out quick We got a side of cheese fries and a side of waffle fries. There were fries for our table plus some! The servings were huge!! We got a few orders of the buffalo wings and Thai chili wings. The wings were flavorful and crispy The quesadilla was huge! Enough to split with two people (4 pieces) Our server was quick and made sure we had all we needed.

Salads suck! Wings are underdone. Apparently blackened…read moreshrimp has minimal spice! Second time hete, first time was great. Won't come back again!

Order Tru door dash. Wing taste good the fries we did get ( never got or waffle fries) were bland…read moreand soggy. They use these horrible boxes so when you open it all the steam has made a pool of water cause everything to be wet and cold. It was our first time and we will try 1 more time before deciding if we will eat again. I always try 2x. Change your packaging!

Wow food is awesome specially wings and cheese burgers amazing…read more I am so happy to eat there

Came here right before the kitchen closed, but enough time to get the food out…read more We ordered the pig wings which were crispy and deep fried. I also ordered a chicken bacon ranch melt. Food came out quick and everything was good. I also ordered an ectoplasm fruited sour beer.

stopped here on Halloween and I absolutely love that this place was an old bank! We sat up top and…read moreour server was very nice and welcoming! The only downside is that when you're upstairs and downstairs is really busy, it takes a little bit longer for them to come back up which is understandable. I don't remember the exact name of what I got but it was fries and brisket or pulled pork - it was drenched in this bbq sauce that was overpowering and just wasn't for me. however, my fiance enjoyed his huge burger and my mom liked her chicken sandwich but was a little overcooked on the outside.

I've wanted to try Hard Hat's Doob wings since I heard about them. They're seasoned, Buffalo-sauced…read moreand fried, and then finished on a grill. One of the more unique and famous wings in CT. I was driving in Wallingford and noticed the Hard Hat sign. I immediately changed my plans and decided to order a small Doob Wings. There are two other Hard Hats btw. Hard Hat has a neighborhood bar and restaurant vibe. Not fancy. But fine. The name is Hard Hat after all. LOL Hard Hat seemed to be running on a small crew around Saturday lunch. One person was working the bar and all the tables. She was hustling and service was reasonable considering. From the time I ordered 6 Doob wings, though, it took me about 25 minutes to get them even though there were only three other small groups there. Whether or not you like the Doob wings, largely will depend on whether you like char-grilled chicken. I didn't love the char flavor or outer texture. The inner texture was very good and tender. Also I could have used more sauce. The sauce more or less became a grilled coating. I was happy to try the Doob wings. I respect that they went for something different. I didn't connect with them like some people do. Four Stars

Really enjoyed trying out the hard hat cafe a few weeks ago! This place definitely has a lot of…read moreregulars and I can tell for how chill and nice the ambiance was! We actually found out while we were there that they were doing music bingo which gave winners free drinks, food, and discounts as well, which was nice a touch! We went for happy hour and scored these impeccable Cosmo's for $7 each and they were delicious! We went for their loaded nachos, fried mozzarella sticks and some of their famous wings! We got the doob style (fried then grilled) along with their garlic parm ones and they were quite amazing! I've never had a Doob style but I absolutely loved it, between the char, the hints of buffalo flavor, I'm dying to see how I can make these wings myself! Would absolutely return here in a heartbeat.

I stopped by Sliders Grill & Bar for happy hour and it was such a great experience. The atmosphere…read moreis exactly what you want in a sports bar -- TVs everywhere playing the latest games, a lively bar area, and plenty of table seating if you're coming in with a group. Whether you want to grab a seat at the bar or sit comfortably at a table, there's a lot of space and it never feels cramped. For food, I ordered the Brussels sprouts off the happy hour menu for $5 and they were so good -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and a generous portion for the price. I also got the Wings & Things for $9, which came with curly fries and garlic parmesan wings. I love that you can choose between bone-in or boneless depending on what you're in the mood for. Everything came out hot, crispy, and fresh. Between the great happy hour pricing, solid portions, tons of TVs for sports, and a fun, casual vibe, it's definitely a go-to spot for catching a game and grabbing good food. They ordered drinks pretty quickly but it took a while for them to come back for me to order some food other than that the service was good.

Wings are good Ask for extra sauce, if not, it will be…read morelimited and dry besides that pretty good

My husband and stopped in yesterday 03/11/2026 and I must let everyone know that I had a wonderful…read moreexperience. From the food to the service everything was great. It was my first time at Wood N Tap and honestly, I had no idea what to expect. My server was Chris, I kid you not he made this experience even better. He considered the fact that it was our first time there, he made sure he greeted us and explained all the questions on the menu. Chris even gave suggestions for substitutions according to certain foods. He was cheerful and answered all our questions, very patient and made us want to go back. Just know next time we go there we will definitely be asking for Chris. He is a great asset to your restaurant. Thank you and have a blessed day.

I always like coming to Wood and Tap. Last Night I met a friend here for happy hour. We had such a…read moregreat time.We both ordered the garden salads with a protein on top.My friends had the salmon well done.I had the steak done medium... delicious. We both had a dirty martini and it was a perfect evening with my friend.I loved it. Cannot wait to go back.

Stop there to see friends band that played in the back. Great facilities. Good service and I walked…read moreup front. Was pretty much like a hard hat sports bar. My kind of place shots and beer.

Came here for lunch with my work team today (12/22/2025). The food was decent, but that's where the…read morepositives end. The service was flat-out unacceptable. There was only one bartender trying to handle everything, which resulted in extremely long wait times. It took nearly an hour for our food to arrive, and getting drink refills required repeatedly waving down the only employee in sight. With Christmas just days away, this level of understaffing is inexcusable and shows poor management and lack of planning. If you value your time, do not come here expecting a timely meal. Plan on waiting an hour or more before even seeing an appetizer.

Back after 8 months…read more ​Rating: (3/5) ​I stopped by the Hamden location in the plaza right around 10:50 AM. I was the only person in the store, but it still took about 16-17 minutes for a 10-piece to come out. While that's not a deal-breaker, it felt like a long stretch for being the first customer of the day with an empty shop. ​The Wings: I went with the Mango Habanero but got the sauce on the side so I could control the heat. This is definitely a winner if you're a fan of spicy food--it's got a great kick and just the right amount of sweetness. If you're sensitive to heat, this might be a bit much for you, but for me, it hit the spot. ​The Quality: The wings were cooked thoroughly and had a nice, golden crisp. One odd thing: the aroma coming from the bag had a distinct "fish fry" smell, almost like the oil was shared with fried fish (even though they don't serve it here). Luckily, it didn't affect the taste at all--the flavor was solid. ​Final Verdict: Overall, I'd give the wings themselves a 6.5/10, and the experience a 6/10. It's not bad for fast-food chicken, just be prepared to wait a bit even if you're the only one there.

After having brunch, I stopped by WingStop in Hamden to try out their 70 cents boneless wing deal…read more It's $7.49 for 10 wings which you can get two flavors, 1 flavor for 5 wings. I opened them straight after they were given to me to eat them hot. I got the flavors Original Hot & Hot Honey Rub. I will say my favorite was the Hot Honey. I loved the crunch and the sweet and savory flavor it had to offer. The Hot ones were okay, just an average hot wing sauce. Their ranch has been hyped for a while and for my first time it wasn't that bad. I would definitely go back again and try some other menu items. I waited about 25 minutes for my order so I would say service is slow but maybe it was a busy day. The inside is has a small area to eat if that's what you're looking to do. Pretty clean from what I saw.

Stopped in on a Friday for karaoke. Shelly at the bar is fantastic and sweet as can be. Davy Dee…read moredoes a great job with the karaoke. Stop in sometime!

Good place to have fun and drink.. I'm here from Texas to work and I really enjoy this place great…read moreprices and good atmosphere!!!! Shelly even made me the best dirty martini!!!