Reddit is a treasure trove of useful opinions and information, especially when it comes to recommendations around town. Recently, Reddit user PM_NICESTUFFTOME started a thread titled “Best hot wings in Cleveland,” and commenters didn’t disappoint, dropping tips on their favorite wings from east to west. How many have you tried?
Buckeye Beer Engine
15315 Madison Ave., Lakewood
“Buckeye Beer Engine has great wings and the engine hot was always a great blend to me of very spicy sauce that still had great flavor. Plus you can get a basket of tots which is a big plus,” Valan_Luca Credit:Scene ArchivesCharacters Sports Bar and Grill
6007 Brookpark Rd., Parma
“Characters on brookpark rd. You’re welcome,” NewThrasher Credit: Scene ArchivesGionino’s Pizzeria
Multiple Locations
“Gionino’s Pizza always has pretty bangin hot wings,” THE10P Credit: Scene ArchivesNoble Beast
1470 Lakeside Ave. East, Cleveland
“Noble beast has good wings,” – TheGreat_N8. “And some of the best beer in Ohio,” – Natural_Sentence_161 Credit: Scene ArchivesPounders
6370 York Rd., Suite 4, Parma
“If you’re in that area (Parma/Parma Heights), Pounders was always good to me,” -Docc2183 Credit: Scene ArchivesGood Company
1200 West 76th St., Cleveland
“Good Company for a gourmet wing with house made sauces (delicious, but none overwhelmingly spicy),” TinoTeas Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Foundry
11729 Detroit Ave., Lakewood,
“I’ll say The Foundry in Lakewood for best Bleu cheese sauce. They’ve got a handful of very hot sauces, but I dunno what’d qualify as the hottest,” GariisonC Credit: Scene ArchivesValero
6177 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights
“This is a legitimate response. Residents of Parma and Parma Hts will agree. The Valero on Pearl and Ackley across from the Parma Hts Police Station. Carryout only. We get wings from them for holidays, Buckeye, Browns, etc,” – GBuckeye67 Credit:Flickr/Clotee Pridgen AllochukFox’s Sports Bar and Grille
5345 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst
“Foxes (dumpy bar) on east side has great wings as well,” L33TWarrior Credit: Scene ArchivesIce House Tavern and Grill
10036 Brookpark Rd., Brooklyn
“Ice House is the correct answer. You have to wait 40 minutes for them for a reason,” Same-Committee Credit: Scene ArchivesMitchell’s Tavern
24282 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
“Mitchell’s Tavern in Westlake if you like a crispy bar wing with standard sauce options,” TinoTeas Credit: Scene ArchivesFat Head’s Brewery
Multiple Locations
“Fat Heads brewery on North Olmsted or Middleburg Heights has some decently spicy wings with their Killer sauce though the Beasty has better flavor IMO. Last I was there they stopped selling fried wings and only do smoked (all three pieces of the wing so they’re bigger than you’d think) so they’re a little less crispy, but not soggy,” NouseForaReason Credit: Scene ArchivesBoss ChickNBeer
120 Front St., Berea
“Boss ChickNBeer,” FireflyCaptain Credit: Scene ArchivesMulligan’s Pub and Grille
6131 Highland Rd., Highland Heights
“Mulligan’s in Highland Heights has the best wings. Hands down,” BugsAChamp Credit: Scene ArchivesZZ’s Big Top
35015 Detroit Rd., Avon
“Another ZZ’s Big Top Avon fan here bangarang sauce is the best,” Kindly-Bowler-9520 Credit: Scene ArchivesQuaker Steak and Lube
Multiple Locations
“JJ Reddick says the best wings of any basketball city are in Cleveland. He and Giannis get Quaker Steak and Lube,” Muskie4242 Credit: Scene ArchivesRiverwood Cafe
18500 Detroit Rd., Lakewood
“Riverwood wings are fantastic. Other friends also swear by Rush Inn wings which I’ve yet to have,” – Alert-Ad5468 Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Rowley Inn
1104 Rowley Ave., Cleveland
Season 35, Episode 7
This Tremont establishment is Cleveland through and through. What do we mean? It’s been around since 1906, Clevelanders from all walks of life can be seen eating there and it’s across the street from a Cleveland landmark, the ‘Christmas Story’ house. It has some of the best elevated bar food in town, an awesome breakfast that starts at 6 a.m. and is one of our favorite establishments in town. Credit:@TheRowleyInn/InstagramThe Rush Inn
Multiple Locations
“Rush Inn wings are their own thing. Don’t go in thinking you’re going to eat a dozen wings. They’re huge and they mega bread them. It’s not what I would think of when I said I want to go get wings, but they’re still really good. I eat like 5 and I’m good,” – MyOpinionBestOpinion Credit: Scene ArchivesWoodstock BBQ
13362 Madison Ave., Lakewood
“Woodstock Tavern smokes theirs with a dry rub. They give you a couple sauces with your order. But they’re so good, I only have a little sauce,” – Woolamaloo Credit: Scene ArchivesFlat Iron Cafe
1114 Center St., Cleveland
“Flat Iron Cafe is amazing,” ElectricGod Credit: Scene ArchivesLandmark
11633 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland
Taking over for the Clifton Diner, Landmark completely renovated the physical space and the menu. Chef Thomas Parker left Adega to run this scratch kitchen of “fine-casual” dining that serves some of the best breakfast and lunch in town.
Photo via Scene Archives Credit: Scene ArchivesSaucy Brew Works
2885 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
“Saucy brew works has some great wings!!,” Gotbrwnrice Credit: Scene ArchivesWhitey’s Booze N’ Burgers
3600 Brecksville Rd., Richfield
“Not Cleveland, but I’ve been thinking about the wings I had at Whitey’s for the last couple weeks,” SuburbanArcade Credit: Scene ArchivesWest Park Station
17015 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
“West Park Station has pretty good Honey Siracha wings,” Hardcuts26 Credit: Scene Archives