Chicago, IL
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Time Out Chicago. Updated September 2026.
Diego · West Town
Lightly breaded wings in umami butter with brightness and heat, paired with jalapeño ranch.
Zaab-E-LEE Thai Street Food · Albany Park
Golden fried wings with spicy, citrusy skin and a chili-forward dipping sauce.
Output Lounge & Sports Bar · West Town
Lemon pepper and roasted-garlic BBQ varieties, flavorful enough to need no extra sauce.
Sharpies Pizza + Cocktails · West Town
Chunky wings with craggy breading that stays crisp under a zesty buffalo sauce.
Toons Bar & Grill · Lakeview
Wings that balance crispy skin and tender meat, in garlic parmesan, buffalo, and garlic buffalo.