Food Insider - Best wings in Buffalo

[Cripple Creek]

The only time I’ve been to Duff’s the wings didn’t look like that. They were literally swimming in sauce so that the bottom wings were grossly soggy.

[Augie]

3 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said:

The only time I’ve been to Duff’s the wings didn’t look like that. They were literally swimming in sauce so that the bottom wings were grossly soggy.

 

To be honest, I left for college when I was 17. I knew Duff’s had wings, but we went there mostly because we knew where it was easy to get pitchers of beer at that age!  Back then there was no shortage of options, but Duff’s was in the rotation. ? 

 

The ones I traveled 40 miles each way to get at the Duff’s here were worth the trip. 

[plenzmd1]

2 hours ago, Augie said:

 

 

Despite his crotchety disposition, I must say that @plenzmd1 whips up fine wings at a tailgate. Everyone is good for something!  Sometimes you just have to look harder than others!  ? 

I am sure it has nothing to do with starting thetailgatee at 7AM, but Hammer Lot wings at 5PM  made by yours truly after a Bills Victory may be the best wings ever! Might have something to do with the fact we inevitably forget the butter and garlic..so our super secret recipe in case anyone wants it

 

Canola Oil to 350

Dump in a bunch of wings

fry till done

throw on some salt , swirl in a bowl of Franks 

eat like a champ!!!!

Edited August 21, 2019 by plenzmd1

[Augie]

3 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said:

I am sure it has nothing to do with starting thetailgatee at 7AM, but Hammer Lot wings at 5PM  made by yours truly after a Bills Victory may be the best wings ever! Might have something to do with the fact we inevitably forget the butter and garlic..so our super secret recipe in case anyone wants it

 

Canola Oil to 350

Dump in a bunch of wings

fry till done

throw on some Franks

eat like a champ!!!!

 

It seems to me you failed to include the butter.....and the Victory. Better luck next time! 

[Jauronimo]

1 hour ago, Cripple Creek said:

The only time I’ve been to Duff’s the wings didn’t look like that. They were literally swimming in sauce so that the bottom wings were grossly soggy.

Same here.  Thats the Duffs I remember.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

13 hours ago, Augie said:

 

I don’t do “I dare you food”.

A good philosophy.  Next time I am in your area, I’ll treat you to a nice meal at a Popeye’s.  ?

[BritBill]

Please can somebody tell me where the mural is that the ladies are stood next to at the start of the video? 

 

Thanks.

[stony]

23 minutes ago, BritBill said:

Please can somebody tell me where the mural is that the ladies are stood next to at the start of the video? 

 

Thanks.

Right downtown on Ellicott Street I believe.  

[BritBill]

2 minutes ago, stony said:

Right downtown on Ellicott Street I believe.  

 

Cool. Thanks. Near the transportation center?

[stony]

1 minute ago, BritBill said:

 

Cool. Thanks. Near the transportation center?

Yup, from the bus station it would be a 10-15 min walk max.  

[BritBill]

4 minutes ago, stony said:

Yup, from the bus station it would be a 10-15 min walk max.  

 

Found it. Cheers. 5 minute walk from our hotel. 

[Buffalo_Gal]

15 hours ago, Cripple Creek said:

The only time I’ve been to Duff’s the wings didn’t look like that. They were literally swimming in sauce so that the bottom wings were grossly soggy.

Ditto.  My son dragged me back there last year and I must admit they were far better than I remembered.

I don't get the Bar Bill love. They are meh at best. 

Anchor Bar is for tourists, although I never mind them when I take someone from out of town there. I have yet to visit one of the locations to see if they are any good.

 

[buffaloboyinATL]

18 hours ago, Gugny said:

Bar Bill, baby.

I still have not been there yet but I am dying to go. Many of my family members say they are their favorite. I heard their Beef on Weck is stellar as well.  I will be heading there when I come to town for a game in November.

1 minute ago, Buffalo_Gal said:

Ditto.  My son dragged me back there last year and I must admit they were far better than I remembered.

I don't get the Bar Bill love. They are meh at best. 

Anchor Bar is for tourists, although I never mind them when I take someone from out of town there. I have yet to visit one of the locations to see if they are any good.

 

I usually find Anchor Bar too saucy and Duffs crispy and not over sauced. We have a Duffs in the Atlanta area now too, which is a huge bonus.  If you don't prefer the "big 3", which ones are your favorite.  (p.s., I agree that Anchor Bar is for tourists)

[Buffalo_Gal]

4 hours ago, buffaloboyinATL said:

I usually find Anchor Bar too saucy and Duffs crispy and not over sauced. We have a Duffs in the Atlanta area now too, which is a huge bonus.  If you don't prefer the "big 3", which ones are your favorite.  (p.s., I agree that Anchor Bar is for tourists)

 

At the risk of incurring @Augie's wrath... lately when we have had wings at has been at The Yelling Goat - a Berbere (Ethiopian) dry rub, and then hot wing sauce on top. The doubled, layered flavors are very good.

I always liked La Nova's wings, but have not had them in a few years so they may have changed.

Edited August 22, 2019 by Buffalo_Gal

[BuffaloBud]

It doesn't do the conversation any good because the place is long gone, but The Klondike Saloon in Bowmansville had great wings.

[eball]

19 hours ago, Gugny said:

Bar Bill, baby.

 

I absolutely love Bar-Bill's beef on weck but their wings aren't truly Buffalo style.  The sauce is different.

[Augie]

1 hour ago, Buffalo_Gal said:

 

At the risk of incurring @Augie's wrath... lately when we have had wings at has been at The Yelling Goat - a Berbere (Ethiopian) dry run, and then hot wing sauce on top. The doubled, layered flavors are very good.

I always liked La Nova's wings, but have not had them in a few years so they may have changed.

 

The Ethiopians are forgiven, for they wore those “Buffalo Bills Super Bowl Champions” shirts for decades. They get some good will for that.  

[Gugny]

2 hours ago, Buffalo_Gal said:

I don't get the Bar Bill love. They are meh at best. 

 

[707BillsFan]

The one place I really wanted to go to last week and failed, Doc Sullivan's. I really wanted to try their Beef on Weck wings. Anyone try these? They look amazing. 

[The Dean]

I wanted to hate this review. When the reviewers started babbling, I was sure I would hate this review. But it wasn't half bad. I can't endorse their methodology, but they did what they did. At least they told us their preferences/biases upfront.  If they were going to pick only four places, I think they did a decent job of picking four of the well thought of places in the area. I also happen to like Duffs best, of all the places they went to.

 

With that said, I never understood dunking the wing in the blue cheese. That's for the crudités , IMO. And I agree with their final realization, they should have picked HOT wings. That's when they'd find the bigger differences, I think. But then again, I like really hot wings. Duffs Suicidal!

 

Obviously, I like my own sauce the best. But I hate deep frying in the house. The only time I'll do it is if company is coming. But I've found a way to get really good wings in Florida. I bring the sauce to a restaurant that cooks their wings properly and just ask them to use my sauce. I bring extra for the cooks, as a bribe.