20 of the Craziest, Most Outrageous, and Unique Wings You’ll Find in WNY

It’s no surprise, we all know that Buffalo is the birthplace of the original Buffalo Wings. We also know that wings are something we pride ourselves on. I mean, they’re a big deal. But what many people may not know is that Buffalo brings more to our wing game than just the basic mild, medium, and hot wings. Yes, that’s right, restaurants all over Western New York are raising the bar with the craziest, most outrageous, and unique takes on the classic chicken wing.

Sure, good old-fashioned wings with a little blue cheese will always be a match made in heaven, but hey, it can’t hurt to try new flavors. As they say, the more the merrier, right? These photos alone make us want to try some of these insane creations, and we think you will too. So if you’re ready to try some of these unique sauce and wing combinations, read on to discover all the places around Buffalo that are spicing up the Buffalo wing.

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1. Parivaar Pub

708 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14222 / More information

The wing: “Tandoori” – Marinated in yogurt and a homemade blend of Indian spices. Then cooked to perfection for a smoky, crispy and slightly spicy wing.

2. Grover’s Bar & Grill

9160 Transit Rd, Buffalo NY 14051 / More information

The wing: “Blue Cheese Upside Down” – Wings sautéed in creamy blue cheese with hot dipping sauce

3. Resurgence Brewery

55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204 / More information

The wing: “Beer BBQ” – Beer and barbecue, that seems like a perfect combination.

4. La Nova Pizza

• 371 West Ferry St, Buffalo, NY 14213
• 5151 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14222

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The wing: “Kickin’ Bourbon Molasses” – This is just one of their 15 special sauces and it’s used on their wings out of the pit!

5. Mr. Pizza

• 1065 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
• 643 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213
• 614 Grover Cleveland Highway, Buffalo, NY 14226

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The wing: “Raspberry Chipotle” – This is just one of their 50+ wing sauce options.

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6. Dinosaur Barbecue

301 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202 / More information

The wing: “Jumbo Wings with Wango Tango Sauce” – Wango Tango Sauce is a favorite homemade recipe at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.

7. Special Swings Wings

2280 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 / More information

The wing: “Swing Cacciatore” – Wings topped with homemade marinara sauce.

8. Sports City Pizza Pub

1407 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213 / More information

The wing: “Memphis Style” – Just good old Memphis BBQ

9. Anchor bar

Multiple Locations / Website

The wing: “Extreme Heat” – If You Dare

10. Amherst Pizza & Ale House

55 Crosspoint Pkwy, Getzville, NY 14068 / More information

The wing: “Crown Royal BBQ” – This is an award-winning wing right here – that’s it.

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11. Doc Sullivan

474 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220 / More information

The wing: “Smitty Style” – This is a classic Doc Sullivan’s specialty

12. Imperial Pizza

1035 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220 / More information

The wing: “Loganberry BBQ” – The famous Buffalo Loganberry but this time on a wing.

13. Bar bill

• 185 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052 / More information
• 8326 Main St, Harris Hill, NY 14221 / More information

The wing: “Sicilian” – One of the many famous wing types you’ll find here.

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14. O’Neill Stadium Inn

3864 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127 / More information

The wing: “Breakfast Wings” – These taste like maple syrup and breakfast sausage and are just one of their 50 sauce options.

15. Judi’s

2057 Military Road Niagara Falls NY 14304 / More information

The wing: “Hot Blueberry BBQ” – Judi’s offers a wide variety of wing sauces, but this one takes the cake for originality.

16. Skoob’s Village Grille

50 Central Ave, Lancaster NY 14086 / More information

The wing: “Jesse’s Everything Wings” – Not sure which of their sauces to try? Jesse’s wings will have you trying them all at once!

17. Adolf’s Old Tavern in the First Ward

555 South Park Ave, Buffalo NY 14204 / More information

The wing: “Sully’s Salt & Vinegar” – These giant wings are always cooked crispy and topped with that tangy flavor

18. Salon Deco

69 Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY 14202 / More information

The wing: “Gold Wings” – These homemade bourbon wings are covered in gold plating.

19. Ban 2020

3847 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park NY 14127 / More information

The wing: “Dill Pickle” – This is one of their 20+ flavors to choose from.

20. Wingnutz

1402 Millersport Highway, Buffalo NY 14221 / More information

The wing: “Signature Wingnutz: Sweet and Tangy” – These giant wings are a house classic, but if you’re looking to try a few options, go for their Wing Flight!

This article was originally published in 2019 and has been updated.

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