24 Best Chicken Wings near Menlo Park

“Mountain Mike’s – Menlo Park’s Certified Slice of Nostalgia

Welcome back to another episode of Local Eats For People Who Know Better, and today’s star is none other than Mountain Mike’s in Menlo Park. A Bay Area staple. The kind of spot that doesn’t need to reinvent itself every three years. No sourdough crust, no “Neapolitan-style artisan fire-kissed flatbread.” Just heat, cheese, carbs, and memories from a simpler, pre-smartphone era.

Before you even walk inside, the aroma creeping across that Main Street intersection hits you with the force of a Chuck E. Cheese pizza siren. A primal call. A scent that grabs your childhood by the collar and drags it out of hiding. By the time you pull the door open, you’re already halfway transported to 1998, seatbelt optional.

Inside, nothing tries to impress you—and that’s exactly why it slaps. No animatronic rodents. No LED menus. No QR-code ordering labyrinth with a “20 percent tip for literally handing you a cup” prompt. This place is a preserved time capsule: warm, chaotic, stubborn, and beautifully unfancy.

We pulled up on a Thursday and ordered a large cheese pizza with jalapeños to split like joint custody. Bless the pizza gods, because it just so happened to be half-off large pizza night. Destiny. Fate. Providence. Whatever it was, we didn’t question it.

We wandered into the arcade corner to kill some time, and the lineup is exactly what you’d expect from a place running on pure tradition. A graveyard of mostly fighting games, modded cabinets held together by prayer, controllers drifting harder than a 1994 Civic on bald tires. Street Fighter Turbo, MK1/Trilogy, NFL Blitz, Golden Tee, X-Men 4-player, Deer Hunt. Free play, baby. Calibrate your expectations… because the joysticks definitely aren’t calibrated.

Slightly charred bottom, yeast-forward crust, cheese melted into a perfect golden blanket, jalapeños sprinkled with the kind of confidence only a seasoned pizza vet possesses. Whoever was working back-of-house that Thursday deserves a medal. The pizza did what pizza is supposed to do: slap.

The front-of-house team held it down too. Two cashiers greeting customers with actual warmth instead of that dead-behind-the-eyes “I hate my job and everyone in this building” retail energy we’ve all survived. Hospitality wasn’t forced. Smiles weren’t fake. Management clearly runs a disciplined ship, and everyone—from the register to the oven—pulled their weight.

Overall? I’d take a fresh, steamy slice from Mike’s over Round Table next door any day of the week. Between the nostalgia, the customer service, the arcade lineup held together with duct tape, and the old-school Menlo Park charm, this spot still honors tradition in all the right ways.

There’s nothing more American than inhaling a cheese or pepperoni slice while chugging a Mountain Dew, wondering where your life went wrong and also feeling comforted at the same time.

It is your constitutional right to bear pizza.

And Mountain Mike’s Menlo Park is still out here defending that right with pride.“

“We ordered this Pizza Hut box for a chill dinner night, and honestly, it was a good amount of food for the price. The pizzas were solid — the pepperoni was definitely the favorite. The mushroom one was okay, not my thing personally, but my husband liked it.
The breadsticks were soft and buttery, super kid-friendly, and they disappeared fast. The only miss for us was the pasta. None of us really liked the Alfredo sauce — it was kind of heavy and just didn’t taste great. My kids would’ve been way happier with plain pasta and a little cheese on top, something simple.
Overall, not bad for a quick family meal. Just probably wouldn’t order the pasta again.
Pizza Hut —- the family meal is perfect for a family— our kids don’t need a fancy Alfredo sauce if u cannot make it amazing just do butter and Parmesan or olive oil and Parmesan!!!“

“Zadna is wonderful.The food is absolutely delicious and the people are fabulous. Please make sure to support them.They deserve it.“

“Where do you go when you’ve watched too much kdramas and you start salivating when the characters stary drinking soju with fried chicken??? Vons!!! That’s where I go at least. It’s the only korean place I know that’s at least a 10 min walk from our place. It never fails to satisfy my craving… and when you get there, the big screen tv is always playing some kdrama. I do wish they had more variety with the diahea they offer but then again the simplicity of the menu is what makes the service quick.
Von’s is clean and a refreshing change from the usual chinese, japanese or mexican fare that’s quite common in the area.
Service is quick and staff are friendly. Owned and run by an actual korean - there you go! You can’t get anymore authentic than that!
Pay in cash and you’ll het a bit of a discount!“

“We came to Fire Wings on a lunch date . This was the best Wings I’ve had ever. Very Delicious, great price, we chose the family meal 3 choices of wings, 2 sides of dressing. And French Fries with Celery & Carrot Sticks, All Fresh for 35.99 plus tax $45.69. It was worth every penny bite and took a go bag home. I highly recommend Fire Wings San Mateo, CA.“

“I was lucky enough to get a coupon on the back of my grocery receipt, and it led me to the best pizza in San Mateo County. It is artisan pizza that truly tastes like it. The price is so much less than all of the shops with big claims and contest wins, and the taste is so much better. Highly recommended. And the owner is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.“

“We got pizza to go from the Alpharetta location last night and it was AMAZING! Some of the best pizza I’ve ever had! Highly recommend. Incredible flavors, bold and delicious. Cannot recommend highly enough. We will definitely be back.“

“Cool, small spot with plenty of seating and fun retro games to choose from. The menu isn’t as extensive as the other location (I was hoping for the bread), but it still offers plenty of options, including a kid-friendly section.

The fries were dynamic—naturally cut with well-balanced salt and pepper seasoning. The wings were overall good, though two were undercooked and clearly showed red parts. The pizza was loaded with pepperoni, with a solid balance of cheese and sauce; the crust was flaky, not overly chewy, and well cooked.
Good variety of drinks, helpful staff, and virtually no wait time. Worth stopping by out of your way if your around here definitely“

“Good stuff. Ended up here after our car broke down and needed a full recharge. Boy was it a sight for sore eyes after all that. I'm pretty sure I'd have loved the taste of the pizza even if I hadn't been eating it after a cruddy day. Very fresh, good crunchy crusts that are fluffy inside. Not too greasy. Fast, too.“

“pizzas muy ricas y saludables buen servicio“

“Got a sampling if a bunch of things. Chicken was very good. Fish was good but a little under seasoned. Shrimp very good. Fries were crispy and flavorful. Mac and cheese was decent but not amazing. Collard greens were some of the best I've ever had. Banana pudding was delicious. Pecan oie was good, but hoped for amazing. Service was friendly qnd attentive. Would definitely return, many times.“

“Second review: This is my go-to pizza spot in Cupertino. I usually order the same pizza because it’s always consistent and done right, but today I switched it up and tried the all-meat pizza—and wow. What really stood out was the fried, crispy bacon on top. Most places just throw on ham or soft bacon, but this was next-level. The crispy bacon added so much flavor and texture and made the whole pizza incredible. Definitely a new favorite, and I’ll be ordering this again.

I love this place! The service is excellent, and the pizza is always served quickly. They really understand what pizza lovers want. They even allow you to request that the pizza box be left open, so the pizza doesn’t retain moisture. This is a long-overdue review. Thank you, Blaine, for maintaining such high quality!“

“Best slices in town, pizza always tastes great & super friendly staff“

“This Papa John’s here goes above and beyond for people, especially their night crew. The manager will do anything and everything to make it right. Anna in the kitchen is an amazing cook. She takes her job very serious and make sure every pizza is done to perfection. not to mention how clean the store is when you’re there I would definitely have this pizza 🍕 more often and this is towards the nighttime crew and manager“

“Tried Curry Pizza House in Kent, WA for the first time. Great flavors! Wonderful wings, Desi bread, and pizza! The mango lassis are yummy. Definitely check it out!“

“This is the best Mountain Mikes in all the Bay Area, and I have been to a lot of them. Staff are super nice, they manage the lunch buffet very well, and it's clean. Their pizza tastes really good and they always put fresh ones out for the buffet.“

“They used a third party for delivery, which ended up being awful, but the customer service provided to resolve the issue was on point. The manager went above and beyond to correct the issue and did it as fast as possible. Super grateful for her efforts!“

“Square Pie Guys never disappoints. The crust is perfectly crispy the sauce is rich and flavorful, and the toppings are always cooked perfectly. Everything tastes fresh and made with care. Easily one of my go-to spots when I’m craving pizza. I would love a few more cheeses and pepper packets tho. But overall amazing pizza.“

“Tuesdays 40% off on any Large pizza , i came here with my family about 10 of us and the service was great and so was the food quality . Great super sufficient staff and they know their menu items very well that they will help you choose what you could try for your dietary options. OH! Dont forget they Finally have stuffed crust option too!!!“

“Only Reason Give ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 4 Star Because we Called the Store they do not Apply there own Coupen which there add running on Facebook 👍 Pizza was Good“

“We haven’t been to this Vons in a while, but were in the mood for some gimbap and had to stop in to try their new menu additions.
The staff were so kind and welcoming! They introduced the new menu to us and highlighted some of the items. We ordered the combo fried chicken and gimbap.
Fried chicken was amazing as always, juicy and crispy. The gimbap was delicious! This will be my go to spot now to order gimbap from.
I’ll definitely be returning to try their other new menu items!!“

“Guys and gals, if this is a dream I don't wanna wake up! I'm at the Mountain Mike's partaking of their Buffet offer. It doesn't make it clear enough on their website but the Buffet Deal comes with a salad and a soda. And their pizza- oh, their pizza! Out of this world. I cannot recommend it highly enough.“

“Fresh, flavorful, and high-quality salads! Every bite is packed with top-tier ingredients, crisp greens, and deliciously crafted flavors that keep you coming back for more. Whether it's a classic or a bold new creation, Starbird salads never disappoint and the price is right! I love it!!! Highly recommended!!!!“

“That Thai Chicken Salad slaps hard no cap!“