The city of Atlanta is known for many things, such as having the largest aquarium in America, being the home of Coca-Cola, and being the site of the 1996 Summer Olympics. However, as anyone who lives in or around the city knows, Atlanta should also be regarded as something of a chicken wing capital. While hot wings were created in Buffalo, they’re especially enjoyed here in Georgia’s capital city. In fact, according to the website Betway, Atlanta ranks as the fifth-best city for chicken wings in North America, edging out cities like Buffalo, Memphis, and Nashville.
According to data, Atlanta has the fourth-highest concentration of chicken wing restaurants, with 130 locations throughout the city. Practically anywhere you go, you’ll see wings as a major menu headliner. But that begs the question: Which spots are the hands-down best?
Because wings are something of a revered food around these parts, it’s impossible to create a subjective list of the top five wing restaurants that locals are likely to agree on. Instead, we’re ranking them based on online reviews. Also, we’re omitting big chains (like Wingstop or American Deli) and focusing on places where wings are a big part of the experience, not just one dish done particularly well. So, grab a bib and let’s dig in!
Hungry AF
Although this list is running down the best wing joints in Atlanta, we’re kicking things off with a place that does more than just wings. Hungry AF specializes in hibachi, pasta, and wings, as evidenced by both the menu and the sign out front. So, just in case you’re in the mood for additional menu items, you can get a veritable feast here, and everything will taste incredible. At the time of this writing, the Downtown Atlanta location (there are eight locations throughout Georgia) has 4.7 stars and nearly 4,000 reviews on Google, easily placing it in our top spot. It also happens to be close to two of the city’s best restaurants for top-notch late-night eats, just in case you’re trying to experience as much of Atlanta’s food scene as possible…