In Atlanta, chicken wings are less of a menu item and more of a cultural institution. From debates over wet versus dry to the universal reverence for lemon pepper, everyone in the metro area has their favorite spot. So here are seven under-the-radar restaurants that could become your next go-to for wings.
1. Wings on Wheat
Wings on Wheat is one of those restaurants that’s always on point — it’s super consistent and you’re always going to get your money’s worth.This could possibly be your nextfavorite wing spot.
Wings on Wheat has over 30 sauces, but the honey lemon pepper ranch is mandatory. The wings are generously tossed in their custom, house-made sauce immediately after coming out of the fryer. They’re rich and sweet with a hint of tang, so expect these deliciously fried, crispy wings to be sticky and drenched. If you want a totally different texture, opt for their braised wings that fall right off the bone into their sweet sauce.
Catch Wings on Wheat on a Wednesday or Friday for their wing specials, and call your order in ahead of time so you don’t get caught up in a rush. You’re going to want to beat the rush, and it’s a pay-and-go setup. Plan to eat these in your car while they’re still hot — but grab plenty of napkins…