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We want need to know: Who's got the best wings in Philly?

POSTED: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 7:06 PM
Filed Under: We're Here to Help

The dude mikeyil, who follows Meal Ticket on Twitter, just asked us to poll all you readers out there on who's got the best wings in Philly. We need your picks! Leave your favorites in the comments and we'll see what we can all come up with.

Off the top, here are a few places where we've gotten some delicious wangz:

  • Moriarty's
  • Devil's Den
  • Royal Tavern
  • Charlie's Pub
  • Prohibition Taproom
  • El Camino Real (seitan wings)

Who else, y'all?


chiefrocka
Posted 2009-11-08 17:00:31
Also, Buffalo wild wings is really not that bad, if you're out of town on business.

chiefrocka
Posted 2009-11-08 16:53:58
I gotta go with Union Jack's in Glenside/Manyunk.  Also very good at Flatrock when I used to live down there.  Worst bartender ever though!

k3v0
Posted 2009-09-24 14:13:22
seitan wings?! do those count?

Dude
Posted 2009-09-24 14:16:21
For pete's sake has the best wings in philly hands down. House made buffalo sauce that is serious.

Michaelangelo
Posted 2009-09-24 14:17:12
I'm no stranger to good wings. I want to know where to find the best ones in Philly. I can only make it up to Buffalo, NY for spontaneous drives only 1-2x a year. Also, the National Buffalo Wing Festival (which I attended) has already come/gone.



At this point in time my list of locations of places to judge/compare/investigate is at 23.



I'm particularly interested in Specials, Novelty Flavors (aside from the typical Buffalo: Curry, Jerk, etc.), Wing Size (it matters, don't let the ladies fool you) and any special notes (i.e. breaded/unbreaded, the hottest available almost uneatable.)



I'm calling this WingQuest.



Hey, it's football season. Perfect timing. Help me find the best wings.

Amy
Posted 2009-09-24 14:17:20
Not just saying this because I work there but drinker's pub has some kickass wings in hot,medium and mild, bbq, chili lime, cajun rub, spicy honey mustard, and more.



Also, buckets in jenkintown/glenside area are the best I've ever had in my life.



Other than that I like tangiers on 18th and lombard, oneals pub at 3rd and south (ask for honey hot even though they aren't on the menu, also 25 cent wings on sundays) andddd pub and kitchen has delicious ones too.

Mandi
Posted 2009-09-24 14:17:51
El Camino Real's seitan wings FTW

Ben Kessler
Posted 2009-09-24 14:21:07
I'm a big fan of N.3rd's Asian style wings. I love me some traditional buffalo wings, but those things are super tasty.

Eth
Posted 2009-09-24 14:25:15
Maxis on Temple's campus has easily the best wings in Philly. They're out of this world good, specifically the HOT ones!

Maria Valetta
Posted 2009-09-24 14:26:44
Pub & Kitchen's Honey Whiskey Wings, Tangier's wings are super plump and tasty and believe it or not...Square on Square Chinese Restaurant has great wings that are fried chicken-like!

Adam
Posted 2009-09-24 14:38:05
I second P&K's honey-whisky wings. Varga's confited then crisped wings are also ridiculous.

Kelly White
Posted 2009-09-24 14:40:00
Seitan wings and Don Julio '42. Eat cheap, drink fine. Shhh about Maxi's, it's for children and lonely professors.

elizabeth
Posted 2009-09-24 14:41:31
I've had some of the worst wings ever at Moriarity's.



I LOVE Silk City's wings. They're seriously amazing. BUT if seitan wings count, then Belgian Cafe's wings are the best in the city. Hands down, do not argue with that.

ChrissMari
Posted 2009-09-24 14:46:11
Tritone has awesome wings

So does Twi-lite at 20th and Bainbridge

I like P&K wings too but I'm not a fan of the establishment

Roland
Posted 2009-09-24 14:49:25
Not your regular wings but Mai Lai Wah's Salt & Pepper Wings are amazing

Jon K
Posted 2009-09-24 14:49:38
P&K was maybe a 6 or 7 out of 10 at best for both the honey whiskey and the traditional. Silk City and Varga have been the best I've had in a while.



And enough with this vegetarian nonsense we're talking about the best wings not the best shapeless wheat product. Come on.

Adam
Posted 2009-09-24 14:50:59
The Pic-a-lily Inn in Shamong, NJ - Cannot be beat

Barry
Posted 2009-09-24 14:51:17
Crown Fried Chicken has some pretty awesome, super crispy wings.  They can be a bit salty, but they are cooked to perfection.  You need to ask for sauce separately, though.

Laura
Posted 2009-09-24 14:53:31
Q BBQ in Old City has some delicious hot and sweet wings!

Kelly White
Posted 2009-09-24 14:54:15
Belgian Cafe's are good, I thought they were the best until finally, 5 months ago after midnight, I banged my fist on a wooden table at ECR and declared that I was wrong. It's the sauce. They also grill it better. Charred bits. Belgian Cafe's version is too sweet.

Ben
Posted 2009-09-24 14:54:48
In Philly I like Moriarty's, but you already have that covered.



It's not in Philly, but my favorite place in the world is in Sicklerville, NJ.  Buffalo Bills.  Order them hot.  They have the best sauce I've ever had.



http://www.yelp.com/biz/buffalo-bills-barbecue-sicklerville

Kelly White
Posted 2009-09-24 14:55:41
Wheat is food, too. And I bet you think scrapple deserves respect.

Ryan
Posted 2009-09-24 15:09:35
The Pic a Lilli Inn in Shamung, NJ. Not in Philly but well worth the hours drive. http://www.picalilli.com/ Spicy extra crispy best wings ANYWHERE. And I know. I have family in Buffalo who worked cooking wings at both The Anchor Bar and several places where the wings are far batter. The Pic has them all beat hands down. And I know Michealangelo has had them, since I'm the one who fed them to him.

Jay
Posted 2009-09-24 14:59:44
Tangier's on 18th & Lombard have the best wings in the city, period.  The sauce is like crack. Small & crispy (although it helps to ask for them well done) and tastey.  Puts Moriarty's to shame.

Jed
Posted 2009-09-24 15:00:28
Is Chickie and Pete's too obvious? Their sauce is succulent.

Elizabeth
Posted 2009-09-24 15:23:06
Angelino's in Fairmount

Buffalo Wild Wings!

morty
Posted 2009-09-24 15:25:17
I'm with Kelly on this, seitan wings should be discussed!

phillygrrl
Posted 2009-09-24 15:28:41
And for simple, all-around good wings, Mexican Post and New Deck Tavern do the job.

Fidel Gastro
Posted 2009-09-24 15:32:07
Union Jack's in Glenside (not technically Philly, but worth the trip)

Dan
Posted 2009-09-24 15:56:44
McMenamin's Pub definitely has the best wings in Philly by far.

Kim Genkin
Posted 2009-09-24 16:00:43
Tangier- 18th and lombard- best wings in city.  Especially when you're eatin 'em while watching jeopardy @ their bar w/ all the regulars...

rory
Posted 2009-09-24 16:01:33
st stephen's green's chipotle wings w/ gorgonzola dip. a nice twist. could be crispier, but deliciously meaty and perfect seasoning, imo. Plus, the chunks of stewed pepper in the sauce dipped in the gorgonzola = INSPIRED.

felicia d'ambrosio
Posted 2009-09-24 16:05:10
How has no one said Byrne's Tavern yet?  It's not in Center City, but you are well-rewarded for your five minute drive with wings so juicy and tender they slide right off the bone... the sauce is perfect too, with a building heat.

Michelle
Posted 2009-09-24 16:07:56
Mad4Mex on Penn's campus has some pretty good wings with some sweet and spicy flavors. I'm gonna have to try Tangier's though after all this buzz!

Tsikitas
Posted 2009-09-24 16:10:52
Always have enjoyed the North Star Bar wings to immense proportions, especially the fact that they have the awesome Happy Hour special.

Michelle C.
Posted 2009-09-24 16:20:31
100% agreed on the Pic in Shamong, NJ- Bangin!

CEF
Posted 2009-09-24 16:32:54
Wow, Buckets got a shout out. I'm on that train. Also, are we talking buffalo or just crispy wings? Did anyone else lose their sh*t over the Resurrection Ale House Double Fried Wings last night? I did. UberCrispy and touched with honey. 



I give a shout out to FWOT in Conshy. Serious wing sauce. Serious deep fried chicken parts.

nick
Posted 2009-09-24 17:09:03
Rib Rack on Tyson Ave in the NE. So good.

suz
Posted 2009-09-24 18:02:54
N. 3 and Silk City make some deliciously spicy wings.  Definitely at the top of my list, along with Moriarty's

JD
Posted 2009-09-25 03:24:15
P&K�s honey whisky wing are awesome!!!

wingman cometh
Posted 2009-09-25 10:07:00
Dudes, Flat Rock in Manayunk clearly the best in the city.  Plus they are 25 cents a piece on Tuesday.

TCR
Posted 2009-09-25 11:29:44
Pic-a-Lilly, Shamong, NJ.

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Rory
Posted 2009-09-25 11:42:58
Misconduct on 15th and locust has great wings they are fried and then thrown on the grill after to make them extra crispy. Might I add that they are enormous. Go hot or go home.

ltguerintee
Posted 2009-09-25 11:44:26
SPTR's wings are awesome

tirednoodles
Posted 2009-09-25 11:47:26
at the Bards at 20th and Walnut they crust them in cashel blue cheese with traditional buffalo sauce. super effin good!

ann
Posted 2009-09-25 12:00:32
Sidecar! They're basically double-fried or something. Amazing.

eJ
Posted 2009-09-25 13:08:55
mmm Prohibition Taproom definitely

I can't fly!
Posted 2009-09-25 14:57:49
Sidecar has awesome wings!!!  The only problem is sometimes the chipolte wings are REALLY spicy, sometimes they aren't.



While Ladder 15 was a douchey scene, they have fantastic wings that are pre-soaked in duck butter!

Lucas
Posted 2009-09-25 18:42:03
Buffalo Wild Wings? Crown Fried Chicken? Come on. That's like saying you want to go to McDonalds for a good hamburger.



Union Jack's in Roxborough fries up some good ones.

Bhalfmoon
Posted 2009-09-26 08:08:50
Pic-A-Lilli Inn, 866 Route 206, Shamong, NJ  www.picalilli.com, Not only the best Buffalo wings, best Buffalo Shrimp, Best Buffalo Scallops, Best Buffalo Ears, & by far the Best Buffalo tails.  Try them all!

Paul Kemp
Posted 2009-09-26 11:55:13
Has anyone had Noble American Cookery's watermelon wings?  They freakin' fall off the bone!  You can get 'em with fried pork belly, too.

jay
Posted 2009-09-27 20:35:42
SILK CITY

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Posted 2009-09-29 06:19:07
[...] Wings & Other Things (FWOT) on Ridge got a shout-out in the comments sections of a story about who has the best [...] 

Drewstyles
Posted 2009-10-13 20:59:55
Union jacks pub in glenside. No doubt about it! 12 different sauces (or more).
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