First off, know that this place is for best people that like actual buffalo wings, not filthy casuals that enjoy dipping chicken nuggets in sauces, or a place to watch the game while drinking a beer (although their beers are ridiculously cheap, around $1-2). I say this not to sound elitist, but to help you understand that unless you really like "buffalo" wings, you might be happier going to another chain that has other options for you or more sauce options. This is the place I would come pick up some great wings for a football game, not bring a date who once expressed that "sure, buffalo wings are okay". My wife was mostly indifferent towards the food, but that's because she's not the biggest fan of buffalo wings in general and mostly likes barbeque sauces on her wings.
I think the biggest thing to take away from this review is that while the wings are outstanding, the sauces are very oily (likely due to the butter base, or at least I think the butter base) in comparison to Buffalo Wild Wings, where the sauces are much thicker and sometimes sticky. These wings are much closer to something you would make at home by whisking butter and Frank's Red Hot together, which is fantastic if you're looking for some great wings. I would rate this a much higher-quality place than BWW, but you may be unhappy with some of the sauces.
*Chicken*
The chicken itself was great quality, and had a fresh (but not gamey) taste that I really enjoyed. I always get my wings Extra Crispy, and I felt like Wingstop does a great job of making them crispy without overcooking them or drying them out, which is a common complaint of mine at other chicken wing joints. (5/5, great)
*Sauces*
I'm on the fence here about their sauces, mostly because I think most of them aren't great. However, their Hot Buffalo, which should be the cornerstone of any buffalo wing place, makes up for it. Like I mentioned in the beginning, go to BWW if you prefer non-traditional buffalo wing sauce, because I personally think the other sauce offerings are unimpressive.
Hot Buffalo - Absolutely outstanding, to say the least. If you've ever had traditional, east-coast buffalo wings, these are pretty close to the mark. The buffalo sauce actually seems to have a butter base, so it's more oily and thinner than what you would get at BWW, but it's really good. It's spicy, but not melt-your-face spicy. I find these to be significantly less spicy than BWW's Hot Buffalo sauce.
Mild - Super disappointing. Tasted more like butter (that once was told about the flavor of buffalo sauce) than anything else, and I barely got a buffalo flavor. You may like this if you think black pepper is too spicy, because it was kind of like dipping a wing in a dish of hot butter that had a single drop of Hot Buffalo mixed in. For most people, I really think it's a weak offering after tasting how good the Hot Buffalo is.
Barbeque - Not bad, tastes kind of like a traditional backyard bbq sauce. My wife liked this one.
Teriyaki - Meh. Not bad if you really love teriyaki, but just okay if you don't eat it much. Wasn't anything special, and I would order BBQ instead if you don't like buffalo sauce.
Hawaiian - Both my wife and I thought it was awful. It's thicker, and almost jelly-like. Kind of sweet with a hint of smokiness, but cloying. Probably my least favorite next to the Mild.
With hindsight, I will only ever order the Hot Buffalo again. Also, it's worth noting that the buffalo sauce tends to really stain your fingers red/orange, so it's probably not the best lunch if you work on the computer all day like I do. (4/5, because I really like their Hot Buffalo sauce, but not their other options)
*Sides*
The fries had good flavor, but I wouldn't order them again. They were soggy and not really anything special. Kind of like soggy versions of the Five Guys fries. The carrots and celery were fresh, and the ranch was outstanding, probably some of the best I've had at a fast food restaurant. The fountain beverage selection is kind of small, so I wouldn't mind seeing some interesting choices or home brew sodas to make it more fun. (3/5, just okay)
*Final Notes*
Overall, I love the hot wings here, but I wouldn't come back if the Hot Buffalo sauce wasn't as good as it is, so keep that in mind. This isn't really a kid-friendly place, as there aren't any kids meals and you can't get a meal here for under $6-7 (except maybe on Mondays and Tuesdays, they have a promotion for boneless wings). Our 5 year old ate a chicken strip with teriyaki, but didn't really care for it. Also, we had to wait about 20 minutes for our food, but we were told about the wait beforehand. The food tasted fresh, so I wasn't too concerned about it.
Their to-go service is good, so I would advise ordering ahead and taking the wings home to enjoy in front of the TV. read more