Kristal tried the chicken wings at Boxcar at Hop City West End last year and thought they were pretty good. Photo: Kristal Dixon/Axios
🍗 Chicken wing enthusiast and Axios managing editor Delano Massey asked for your favorite wing joints in the area.
Driving the news: He asked. Y'all answered. Here are our readers' recommendations, from longtime staples to Publix deli counters.
🍽️ "Delbar has the best wings and not even close." — Alex J.
🍗 "3 Dollar Cafe has the best wings!" — Amy C.
🐻 "Black Bear Tavern … Fresh4U … and the iconic Manuel's Tavern. But do not ignore the precooked Hot 'N Spicy at the Publix deli counter." — Donald L.
🔥 "The best wings, and [they've] been here a long time, is at Clay's." — John B.
📍 "Anyone who doesn't say the Local has the best wings in Atlanta is either lying or hasn't been yet." — Dylan S.
🍋 "Paradise Grille in Highland Plaza. Their wings are always nicely crisp and never limp and soggy. My favorite flavor is the Spicy Lemon Pepper. — Dean C.
🍯 "B&L Wings on the Westside!!!! Get the Hot Honey Lemon Peppers!!!" — Travis T.
💬 Crystal's thought bubble: One place I keep coming back to is Pelicana. If you like crunchy wings packed with flavor, I recommend this spot.
