These 6 Toronto Restaurants Have The Best Wings In Toronto, According To Locals
Time to get ready for Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈
Duff's chicken wings. Right: Bistro On Avenue.
The best wings in Toronto are quite debatable because the city is filled with chicken wing restaurants that serve the juiciest pounds with so many different flavours to choose from. So, calling one place the top is not an easy task.
With Super Bowl Sunday right around the corner, having chicken wings on the table is a must. Lucky for you, locals came through with some recommendations for the best chicken wings in Toronto.
A bunch of local foodies have shared their favourite chicken wings spots in a Reddit thread and we pulled out the ones with the most upvotes and comments to create the list below.
Here are seven of the best wings you can get in Toronto and they all look so drool-worthy.
Crown & Dragon
Price: 💸💸
Address: 890 Yonge St., Toronto
Why You Need To Go: Crown & Dragon is a hidden gem in Toronto that serves one of the best pounds of wings in the city. They are also affordable because of all the deals they offer on various days of the week. For example, on Tuesday, you can get half-priced wings after 5:00 p.m.
Crown & Dragon has a modern twist on traditional wing flavours and a Redditor said it "is the right choice since it's unique to Toronto."
Also, if you plan on dining out on Super Bowl Sunday, then heading to Crown & Dragon is an affordable choice because they are offering half-priced wings when dining in.
Duff's Famous Wings
Price: 💸💸
Address: Various locations
Why You Need To Go: Duff's was one of the most recommended wing spots in the Reddit thread, and for good reason. The chicken wings at Duff's have been famous in Toronto for quite some time and have kept their reputation intact for having one of the best wings in the city.
According to a local, Duff's should be your go-to spot if you're craving Buffalo wings and are a spice fanatic.
They sell their pound of chicken wings for $15.75 and are served with carrots, celery, and your choice of blue cheese, dill or ranch dipping sauce.
Duff's has a whole bunch of flavours to choose from, ranging from the spiciest to some of the sweetest, so you'll definitely find options here.
Also, they are great for take-out, so if you want to watch the game at home but are looking for great wings, this is your spot.
Bistro On Avenue
Price: 💸💸
Address: 1988 Avenue Rd., Toronto
Why You Need To Go: The restaurant claims they have "the best wings in Canada," and locals seem to agree.
Louis Nemes, the owner of Bistro on Avenue, founded Toronto's Chick'n'Deli and St. Louis Bar and Grill.
"Bistro has been my go-to since the 90s. Good call," a Redditor shared.
While another said Bistro On Avenue is "hands down," the best.
Since 1977, Bistro On Avenue has been selling wings that many people talk about, and you can thank the main component for that.
The restaurant states on its website that "the secret is in the spice," and its meaty, perfectly crisp and flavoured chicken makes Bisto On Avenue's wings different from all the others.
The Groove Bar
Price: N/A
Address: 1952 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Why You Need To Go: This Toronto restaurant is a hidden gem that local foodies believe has the best wings in the city. According to a Redditor, the restaurant has over 30 flavours to choose from "and grow their own peppers for all the hot sauces."
"The wings aren't breaded but really lightly battered and have a thin layer of superb crunch to them even when drenched in sauce," they added and highly recommend ordering the Doritos flavour.
"100%. This is my go-to in the East End. Their hot is a little bit spicier than the norm, but for me it's perfect," another local shared.
The space also hosts karaoke, open mic, and game nights, so it can be a lot of fun any other day of the week.
Hurricanes
Price: 💸💸
Address: 963 Bloor St. W., Toronto
Why You Need To Go: "Hurricanes is the spot!" a Redditor shared in the thread.
Hurricanes is a Toronto restaurant that serves chicken wings grilled, deep fried, or smoked. The wings are $24 and come with your choice of fries or veggies and blue cheese dip.
They've been around since 1985 and have a restaurant with 12 different screens and 18 beers on tap.
So, if you were hoping to go somewhere you can guarantee some screen time, this Toronto restaurant might be the way to go. However, they are the priciest on this list, so if you were looking for something cheaper, you might want to check someplace else.
Hurricanes Menu
Queen's Head
Price: 💸💸
Address: Various locations.
Why You Need To Go: At this wing spot, you can expect to dip your fingers in a plate with saucy bites because these look so drool-worthy.
For $18.99, you can get a pound of wings tossed in your choice of sauce and lightly dusted with flour. It is served with carrots, celery, and buttermilk dill ranch dipping sauce.
"They're really good! Come with a heap of fries at least too," a Redditor shared.
They also play sports games at their restaurant, so you can head down there on Super Bowl Sunday and grab a beer and delicious wings while cheering your favourite teams.
If you were hoping to score a spot at another sports bar in Toronto to watch your favourite teams play, the city is filled with places to go.
From Sportsnet Grill to Northern Maverick Brewing Co and The Wheatsheaf Tavern, AKA Toronto's Oldest Bar, many Toronto restaurants will help you get into the Super Bowl Spirit.
And speaking of wings and Super Bowl Sunday, Sportsnet Grill is having a Super Bowl Sunday special. You can get all-you-can-eat wings for $25 and $7 pints during the big game!