We're big fans of wings here in the ATL Airport District, and not just the ones that help get you to your destination on time. As aviation nerds and lifelong Atlanta residents, our love of wings extends beyond the runway. The District is home to several restaurants and bars that serve up some of the tastiest, crispiest, sauciest wings in Atlanta. So whether you prefer to polish off a spicy flat, a sweet drumstick, or a basket full of lemon pepper with a side of creamy ranch or tangy blue cheese, we know just the spot to satisfy all the requirements of your chicken wing checklist.
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Dave's Sports Bar
1155 Virginia Ave Ste K, Hapeville, GA 30354
Sauces: Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, Lemon Pepper, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Cajun Ranch, Teriyaki, Naked
Dave's Sports Bar in Hapeville has wall-to-wall TVs to catch the game (any game), ample seating for the whole crew, and some of the best boneless wings in the District. All of their wings are fried from scratch and come in orders of 5, 8, or 16. You can even special order all flats or all drumsticks. Customers here are blown away by the live DJ, the welcoming staff, and the incredible drinks that help cool off a spicy mouthful.
Hapeville Pizza Co.
626 S Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
Sauces: Plain, Mild, Hot, Honey Hot, BBQ, Teriyaki, Spicy Jerk, Sweet Chili, Garlic Parmesan, Lemon Pepper (Wet or Dry)
Nothing beats the classic combo of pizza and wings. At woman-owned Hapeville Pizza Co., they even have a whole pie dedicated to Atlanta's most famous flavor: The Lemon Pepper Chicken Pizza. Their wings are large, baked to perfection (not fried), and made fresh to order in quantities of 6, 12, 20, 30, or 50. Since they offer so many incredible sauces to choose from, they're often able to split flavors for larger orders (12 and up). For a quick lunch between flights, order their Runway Combo and enjoy a personal pizza with some well done wings.
Hungry AF
5495 Old National Hwy Suite B1, South Fulton, GA 30349
Sauces: Mild, Hot, BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Honey, Honey Garlic, Honey Hot, Honey Ranch, Honey Garlic, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Mango Habanero, Mamba
You might arrive at Hungry AF in South Fulton with an empty stomach, but you'll leave full of some of the most flavorful wings in the District. In fact, you'll find it hard to make it out of the parking lot without sneaking a quick snack from your to-go order. They have specialty sauce combos, like the Zone 6 (hot + lemon pepper), the Chrisstainless (mamba + lemon pepper) and the Dirty Bird (honey + BBQ) among many more locally loved flavors. Plus, catch their monthly "Who Dat" specials featuring limited time sauce combos. Order your wings with crinkle cut fries in quantities of 6, 10, 15, 20, 30, or 40.
J.R. Crickets
4550 Jonesboro Rd Suite C, Union City, GA 30291
Sauces: X-Mild, Medium, Hot, 3-Mile Island, 300 Degrees, Lemon Pepper, Garlic, Confetti, Ranch, BBQ, Honey BBQ, HotQ, Teriyaki, TeriQ, Hot Yaki, Honey Mustard, Honey Hot, Honey Lemon Pepper, Honey Garlic, Wet Lemon Pepper, Sweet Chili
J.R. Crickets is "Famous for Wings" for a reason. The original location in Midtown is an Atlanta institution, and the Union City location keeps the legacy going, featuring the most flavors and the most wings available per order on our list. You can get them battered or boneless in a single 10-piece order, or level up to 20, 30, 50, 70, 100, or a whopping 150-piece order for a party tray. Customers are raving about the new head chef and the friendly service staff at this lively sports bar. Come in on "Wind Down Wednesdays" for their weekly special of 10-piece wings for just $6.
Pit Boss BBQ
800 Doug Davis Dr, Hapeville, GA 30354
Sauces: Mild BBQ, Hot BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Teriyaki, Mixed
Pit Boss in Hapeville is a local gem known for their incredible barbecue, and they keep exceeding expectations with their jumbo chicken wings! Seasoned with dry rub overnight and smoked fresh to order over hickory and oak. When you can see the grill marks, you just know you're in for a tender, juicy mouthful of flavor. Available in orders of 5, 10, 20, 30, or 40 wings, you might just find yourself skipping the famous spare ribs and making these succulent bites your entire meal.
Yummy Fish & Wings Hibachi
557 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
Sauces: Mild, Mad, Hot, Crazy Ex Hot, Lemon Pepper, Old Bay, Cajun, Ranch, Honey Mustard, Sweet Thai Chili, Wild Asian Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Hot Honey BBQ
There's nowhere on the Southside where you can get your wings with a side of fried rice other than Yummy Fish & Wings Hibachi, a Hapeville restaurant known for its fusion of American and Asian flavors. The wings are some of their most popular menu items, and with so many sauce combinations, it's almost impossible to choose a favorite. They come out hot, crispy, and delicious in orders of 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, and 60.
Wings & Other Things
So you're a wing connoisseur, but maybe as more of a side item than the main course. No problem! We know plenty of places that shine a spotlight on their own specialties while keeping wings as a prominent co-star.
1804 Pizza Bar & Lounge A fusion of authentic Haitian flavors and creative pizzas, this late night spot has an amazing bar and unique Caribbean-inspired sauces.
Andrea's Caribbean & Seafood Restaurant Known for their Caribbean entrees, breakfast, and Jamaican mini grocery store, Andrea's serves an alternative type of wing - jerk turkey wings with fiery Scotch bonnet.
Chilo's Taquería A popular spot for Mexican street food, featuring birria tacos, aguas frescas, margaritas, delicious wings, and even some traditional Korean dishes.
Gocha's Tapas Bar An elevated tapas bar full of inventive dishes, a huge patio, and incredible service. Try their crispy peach habanero wings with spicy ranch.
Rooftop at the Overland Fly high with rooftop wings at the Kimpton Overland Hotel. Pair the Gochujang sesame glazed Korean wings from Apron with a hand-crafted cocktail alfresco, and enjoy the sunset with someone special from 8 stories up.
Unbelievegan We hate for anyone to feel left out, so for any vegans looking for a plant-based twist on a favorite food, try the BBQ crispy cauliflower bites here!
Grab that one friend who always lets you know when you have a little something on your face, and dive into a saucy serving of the District's best wings. We want to know where you go! Share your #ATLDistrict chicken wing photos here.
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