10 underrated places in Toronto for chicken wings

Chicken wings in Toronto are everywhere, but some places that serve them are seriously underrated. At these restaurants, the price is right, the atmosphere is casual, and the wings are delicious, so add them to your list of hidden gems to discover.

Here are underrated places in Toronto for chicken wings.

Boletus burrito

Burritos are just the start of the menu at this King East joint on Lower Sherbourne. Spiced beer chipotle wings are their specialty, and they also do “supreme wings” topped with sour cream, green onion, cheese, and jalapeno.

better half

Wings and pizza are what you can expect from this food service-oriented North Brooklyn designer bar. Find him in Danforth and Greenwood.


One night only

Pizza places tend to do wings well, and this Pape Avenue spot is no exception with gochujang, salt and pepper, and buffalo varieties.

loons pub

Head to Roncesvalles to find this low-key pub with a surprisingly spacious and relaxing back patio where they serve wings at medium, hot and “suicide” heat levels along with flavors of Guinness BBQ, honey garlic and Cajun dry. Wash them down with a pitcher of beer and don’t forget they’re half price on Tuesdays.

Ding-a-Wing

A former Cambodian restaurant, this Roncesvalles spot is now a take-out affair that offers fried chicken, including wings breaded in buttermilk, served with an option of honey dill, Carolina barbecue or hot sauce.


Neon Bar

Wings might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of this Bloordale destination for Greek food and oysters, but they actually serve a pound of chicken wings accented with sauce homemade, toasted sesame and a dill yogurt dip.

Cabano comfort food

Wings at several locations at this comfort food restaurant are available in flavors such as Carolina hot, Honey BBQ, Buffalo, and “Stroman Shimmy”: tossed with honey mustard and topped with Buffalo sauce and buttermilk ranch.


Shakey’s

Chill out with wings in Bloor West Village at this casual sports bar where you can get a pound or two of wings with a medium, hot, “suicide”, Cajun, BBQ, honey and garlic or sweet and spicy sauce .

Mac N’ Wings

Diehard wing fans who haven’t been to this Scarborough joint on Kennedy Rd. are still missing out. They have over 100 flavors and heat levels up to knockout, and you can order up to 10 pounds of wings.


Granite Brewery

Chicken wings are served with fries and come in one or two pound portions at this Mount Pleasant brasserie. They are known for their robust barbecue sauce, but you can also get a medium, hot, suicide, honey, garlic, or jerk sauce.

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