I’ve been on a bit of a chicken wing tour lately, and I’m realizing that a lot of the big chain spots just don’t hit the same anymore — either they're too generic, or the flavor options are bland. I’m looking for places that serve up high-quality wings with legit flavor, good sauces, and sides that aren’t just filler.

A friend recently recommended America’s best wings and I was actually impressed. They have a surprisingly wide range of flavors (from classic Buffalo to more creative ones like Old Bay and Mango Habanero), and everything tasted fresh — not like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. The atmosphere was pretty chill too, more of a local feel.

Just wondering if anyone else has been there? Or maybe has other similar-style wing spots that aren’t major chains but still consistent and tasty?

Let’s build a master list of the best underrated wing joints!