Wing guide: 14 must-try wing spots in Charlotte

Note: The wing spots below are listed in no order (this is not a ranking).

• This wing guide was first published in 2016 and was last updated on Feb. 5, 2026. Axios Charlotte food guides are updated frequently, so if you have any wing feedback, send a note to [email protected].

d.d. Peckers

What to expect: Charlotte wing lovers know d.d. Peckers. It's widely considered the city’s most popular wing spot. Inside, you'll find a dark bar-type vibe. Don't be mistaken — the employees and the wings are fantastic.

Dig in: Expect 25+ flavor options. All sauces are made in-house, and if you’re nosy, you can look into the kitchen and watch the cooks toss the chicken wings in large silver sauce bowls.

What to try: Hot and honey hot wing flavors.

Background: Owner Justin Holland bought d.d. Peckers in 2004 and has been running it ever since. He told Axios Charlotte that the secret to success is that they’ve had the same core staff for more than a decade.

Stop by: Pineville – 10403 Park Road.

Moosehead Grill

What to expect: Moosehead is the epitome of a neighborhood watering hole — a casual, old Pizza Hut atmosphere with heavy drinks and excellent bar food.

• Expect 13 flavor options. Feeling crazy? Do Moosehead’s PB&J Wings — Thai spices, peanut butter and apple jelly; or try Hemo-Goblin wings with blood orange and ghost pepper.

What to try: Uncle Donnie's Famous Blackened Wings and Bee Stings. Be prepared for some heat from the Bee Stings (or try the Killer Bees if you really want to get crazy).

Stop by: Montford – 1807 Montford Drive

Chex Grill & Wings

With more than a dozen locations and over 35 wing flavors, Chex has been a go-to wing spot for the Charlotte area since 2014.

What to try: Strawberry hot and Hawaiian blaze.

Stop by: Freedom Drive, South Tryon (Uptown), Pineville, The Plaza, Davis Lake, University, Gastonia, Mount Holly, Sardis Road, Tyvola and Indian Land.

Bobbee O's BBQ

What to expect: Good ole Southern barbecue and wings in a casual setting.

• The owner, Bob Roberts, grew up in rural North Carolina and served in Vietnam. He worked several jobs in the service, then came to Charlotte as a chain restaurant manager in the early 1990s. He retired in 2008 and pursued his dream of owning a restaurant.

What to try: Don't leave here without trying the house-made barbecue. The other options are spicy barbecue, hot or mild.

Stop by: Northwest Charlotte – 9401 Statesville Road.

Bisonte Pizza Co.

What to expect: Founded by two brothers from Buffalo, Bisonte is known for its pizza, wings and pasta. Their recipes have been passed down in their family.

• Fun fact: This is one of the few spots in our city that offers a chicken finger sub tossed in buffalo sauce with homemade blue cheese. It's a Buffalo thing.

What to try: Buffalo. Heat options include mild, medium, hot and inferno. If you're looking for other flavors, they've got BBQ, sweet BBQ, teriyaki, Cajun, Teriyaki, Carolina gold, bourbon BBQ, lemon pepper and sweet chili.

Stop by: Uptown – 710 W. Trade St., Matthews – 1381 Chestnut Lane and Providence Crossing – 8133 Ardrey Kell Road.

Wing King Cafe

What to expect: Wing King Cafe is not a cafe; it’s a sports bar with an old-school tavern vibe, friendly staff and excellent wings.

• Expect 30+ flavors. You can go traditional or try something different, like hot garlic parmesan, Cajun or sweet chili. Wing King Cafe has eight garlic flavors alone.

What to try: Their King sampler — 25 wings, five flavors (your choice).

Stop by: Steele Creek – 13209 Carowinds Blvd. and Fort Mill – 200 Doby's Bridge Road.

Seoul Food Meat Co.

What to expect: It's a Southern barbecue restaurant with Korean inspiration. It has an urban vibe, Instagrammable cocktails and a back patio.

• These are not your typical wings; They are Korean-style, double-fried. They have a delicate, crackly crust and are smothered with sauce.

What to try: Spicy and soy garlic.

Stop by: South End – 1400 S. Church St. Mill District – 421 East 26th St.

Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish

What to expect: Mr. Charles is run by the father-and-son duo Mike and Michael Rhynes. This soul food spot has some of the best fried chicken in the city. The wings come out whole, lightly breaded with special seasoning and crispy.

What to try: The four-wing dinner and hot sauce on the side. The wing dinner comes with two sides and a roll. They also offer specials if you want to feed a group.

Stop by: Druid Hills North – 3100 Statesville Ave., Bradfield Farms – 8006 Cambridge Commons Drive, Uptown – 413 Dalton Ave.

The Crunkleton

What to expect: Sure, you go to this upscale cocktail bar and restaurant in Elizabeth for the drinks, but their wings are so flippin' good. Wings are cooked on a hearth, which is exposed to the rest of the space.

What to try: Their charred wings are served with house-made hot sauce, celery, carrots and Roth buttermilk bleu cheese.

Stop by: Elizabeth – 1957 E. 7th St.

Flip-a-Lo's

What to expect: This locally owned spot, previously named Flip'n Chicken, is focused on wings, strips and sticks.

What to try: Buffalo (most popular), lemon pepper and garlic parmesan.

Stop by: Carmel Commons Shopping Center – 7629 Pineville Matthews Road.

Red @ 28th

What to expect: This lounge-meets-library-meets-hookah cafe happens to have some pretty tasty wings served with Cajun-seasoned french fries.

What to try: Honey hot and lemon pepper.

Stop by: Dilworth – 1315 East Blvd.

Growlers Pourhouse

What to expect: Just a good neighborhood spot to pick up wings on a Sunday. Our former Southern bureau chief and Charlotte Optimist founder Michael Graff tells us that Growlers has his favorite wings in the neighborhood.

• Flavors include hot honey, bourbon BBQ, jerk, three-pepper hot sauce, or super hot with your choice of blue cheese or ranch.

What to try: If you’re looking for heat, order your wings with the three-pepper hot sauce.

Stop by: 3120 N. Davidson St. – NoDa

Ten58

What to expect: A sports bar owned by former Carolina Panthers star Thomas Davis with wings fit for any game day. It's conveniently located a few blocks away from Bank of America Stadium. 

• Flavors include buffalo, mambo, garlic parm, Carolina gold, Georgia hot (strawberry hot), honey lemon pepper, lemon pepper and Cajun dry.  

What to try: Mambo

Stop by: Uptown – 430 W 4th St. 

Painted Rooster

What to expect: This spot will surely satisfy your chicken fix with a menu including wings, tenders, nugget, plus fried and grilled chicken sandwiches. And for the vegetarian they also have a cauliflower wing option.

What to try: Mix and match between dry rubs and saucy flavors. Try the Texas Mesquite if you like a seasoned option and taste the hot honey BBQ, garlic parm or cheerwine BBQ for a sauce wing.

• If you're feeling bold, order the Too Hot for the Menu flavor, but be wary that it's so spicy, the menu warns that there are no refunds.

Stop by: Plaza Midwood – 1601 Central Ave.

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