Buffalo, NY
For Chicken Wings in Buffalo, the local food press points to Bar-Bill Tavern, Gabriel's Gate, and Nine-Eleven Tavern. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.
Bar-Bill Tavern · East Aurora
The consensus benchmark: shatteringly crisp skin, succulent meat, and expertly brushed-on sauce.
Gabriel's Gate · Allentown
Allentown tavern; well-sauced with a tangy kick and a perfectly crisp exterior.
Nine-Eleven Tavern · South Buffalo
Pure old-school South Buffalo wings with a brittle, golden crust. A 2025 Buffalo's Best winner.
Duff's Famous Wings · Amherst
Hefty, nose-tingling wings that arrive piping hot in faux-wood bowls; the heat scale is no joke.
Elmo's · Getzville
Famous for the double-dip wing: fried and sauced, then coated in another layer and grilled.
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