33 Best Chicken Wings in Boston

“Birdies Hot Chicken is a locally owned spot that has quietly built one of the stronger reputations for fried chicken in the Boston area, and the tenders are where that reputation is easiest to understand.

The chicken comes out juicy and well crusted, with a batter that stays crispy without being thick or greasy, and the seasoning underneath does more work than most hot chicken spots bother with. The heat is the headline but the flavor is what keeps you coming back, and the two are balanced well enough that even at higher spice levels the chicken still tastes like something rather than just burning.

The spice levels are worth taking seriously. The extra hot is genuinely challenging and rewarding in equal measure if you have the tolerance for it, but the mid-range levels give you enough of the flavor profile to understand what the kitchen is doing without requiring a recovery period afterward.

The seasoned fries are a natural companion and hold up well alongside the tenders, and the sliders are worth knowing about if you want to build out a larger order across a few different formats.

The restaurant is clean and comfortable with a good energy and staff that moves quickly without making the experience feel transactional. For halal hot chicken in downtown Boston that takes both the heat and the flavor seriously, Birdies is the spot to know about.“

“They were extremely polite when I called to place an order. I ended up getting a pupu for 2 and a small lo mein and a few minutes later I called back to add a dumpling and got the free pork fried rice and they didnt have an issue with it very welcoming as well when I walked in to pick it up. Also lots of pictures to help people choose what they want if they're not sure what they want. Well anyways the food was actually great. The shrimp were a bit different for me the long stick ones but they was fire. The rice was on point too. Everything I ate was actually tasteful tho. 5 stars for me for the experience and the food“

“The food was good, chicken was cooked perfectly and the fries pickles were 5/5. The Mac and cheese brings down the score. Its not worth 6$ service was kinda frantic and relied on a self checkout which I'm never a huge fan of. Atmosphere is nice for a hole in the wall. Would recommend, food is overall good and is worth the price (except the Mac and cheese)“

“PHENOMENAL subs. The crispy chicken Caesar sub lives up to its online hype. Perfect ratio of chicken to lettuce to parm to croutons. Not overstuffed / too hard to eat. I have gotten one on seeded sourdough and one on regular bread and definitely prefer the seeded sourdough to add that lovely sesame toasty flavor. And I have drooled over the thought of this sub many times since.

The tenders were so good in the sub I had to try them a la carte, they're juicy hot and BOMB. The French onion sandwich with caramelized onions and beef is fantastic.

Takes about 15-20 min minimum to get your food, but it's made with love and as their wall says, we don't make fast food so please be patient. Staff is always really nice. Absolutely worth a visit! Yet to try their pizza but it looks like thin crispy delicious crust, too.“

“If you want really authentic chinese food this place is perfect. My favorite is pork belly with crispy skin. That was my number one dish to go to in Shenzhen and here they cook it exactly like they do in Shenzhen. Thank you guys and I will be back 100%!“

“Delish food, parking a little difficult“

“First time trying Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and it definitely lived up to the hype! 🍗✨

The chicken fingers were hot, crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The Texas toast was buttery and delicious, and the fries paired really well with the famous Cane’s sauce. The food came out fast even though the place was busy.

The atmosphere was lively and fun, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Great spot for a quick meal with friends or family. Definitely coming back again! 😋“

“Food: I thought this location was not as good as the Allston one. The chicken wasn't as crispy and pieces were smaller, not sure why. Went multiple times too.

Service: was fine for a casual place.

Atmosphere: order at the front and find a seat in the restaurant. It's fine/standard.

Overall: was a bit disappointed with this location. Even though (I believe) the Allston one is the flagship location, I thought the food quality would have been closer.“

“We are repeat customers of Maaz’s and we wanted to just let the staff know that our gyros and especially french fries were the BEST we have ever gotten by far from you guys. We are so happy with how much seasoning and how crispy the fries are, they are the best batch you guys have ever gotten, keep that supplier whoever it is! The gyros were also huge!!! We couldnt finish them we were so full! Thank you guys so much“

“We've been a big fan of the amazing food here for a long time. Crispy chicken, excellent flavor options. But the true wow factor is the service. We ordered through Grubhub, and somewhere in the ordering process Grubhub changed our order location to Cambridge. While Grubhub offered absolutely no help in the issue, both the Cambridge and Boylston St locations worked together to transfer the order to the correct location. This ensured we were not double charged and that we still got our food at the time we needed it. We are so grateful, and excited to eat our delicious BBQ chicken!“

“I purchased two plates of jerk chicken and fries last night. OMG, mi was very impressed!!! It was sooooo good!!!“

“great food and excellent service“

“The bone-in-wings are off the hook!“

“Bomb chicken Caesar had it from Uber eats soooo good“

“Great local spot! Food and drinks are on point. Great staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Staff was extremely nice and helpful and the food was excellent“

“I have to say, PuPu has come a long way. For a few years the quality went way down. I would just go to Tahiti even though it was farther away. I would say now how the turntables turn. I think Tahiti is gross now, and PuPu has went above and beyond. Check out my pfp. The food has full rich Chinese flavors, and the portions are huge! After the 3 of us finished, we had enough food leftover for 2 more full meals for us. And we all know leftover Chinese food is the best. Keep it up, Buddy!!“

“Absolutely the best around!! We are constantly ordering from Nicole’s for our employees and have never had a bad experience. The Nicole’s staff are top notch - always pleasant and ready to serve you. The diverse menu and amazing food makes Nicole’s the clear choice for us. They offer various pizza choices (including the best gluten free in the city), steak tips, chicken fingers, amazing burgers, etc… and I absolutely have to mention all the delicious dessert options. Can say enough great things. Tops!!!!“

“I been coming here since I was 15! I went to the Burke high school around the corner and now I’m 27. I find myself stopping by for lunch Every time in the area which is Quite often ! The food is great and priced great . The owner is so kind and there staff . I love it here !I know it’s a little eye sore but don’t let that stop you from going inside . There food speaks for itself !“

“This is hands down my favorite spot to get food. They have many options, and even Halal options. They people here know everyone in the community and it's just a feel good spot to be in. Everythings ready in 10min or less and you work eat anything better!“

“This place is good altho it depends on what you order. I got some noodle dish and it was enormous and very filling but not much meat. Oh well. Other diners I saw received massive portions of what they ordered, so that's good. Busy, but came fairly quick. They had the world cup game on, which was great. I would come back, altho there are so many places to try here!“

“From the moment you enter this place the personel give you a pleasant feeling. Very congenial hosts, it is a nice place to enjoy with friends and colleagues or with your date. heavenly meals, experienced chef de cuisine, modest price and attentive service. Warmly recommended.“

“It’s one of the best pizzeria around the town. Awesome team work, family owned. It’s a busy place, therefore food is always fresh. Love it... 😍“

“I've never had a bad experience eating thier food; the chefs are neighborhood legends on those grills!!
Only shaky thing, is how the girls who take register orders, are too flirty with no genuine intentions; but to make a sale. Like people are already hungry, cut out the false intimacy brovada; and just be safer.“

“I wanted to say thank you to the entire Dimitrio's House of Pizza team! My mushroom pizza, steak and cheese sandwich, turkey sandwich, and buffalo chicken calzone were amazing! I would recommend this place to everyone. You will love the food! Thanks again!“

“Absolutely amazing pizza!! Best by far, hands down!“

“My brother and I got into town around 3pm for a 7pm Bruins game. Looking for a place to hang out, grab a bite and a beer, we stumbled on The Harp. Glad we did! Service was great. Guy was attentive, knowledgeable, and fun! We got the chowda and wings to start. Both were excellent. My brother got the fish sandwich and I got a burger. The Burger was cooked just right, and was delicious.
We sat at the bar for about two and a half hours. When we arrived, it was pretty slow. As the afternoon progressed, the place became packed. The Harp staff responded accordingly and never missed a beat. Great food at reasonable prices, great service, and great atmosphere. Great job team Harp!“

“First off…. 5 stars !!! Tiny store, small menu, basically birria tacos, burritos… I got the #1, three beef birria tacos with cheese, a little diced red onion, cilantro… and the birria consume sauce. Absolutely incredible.. fresh corn tortillas, made crispy on the flat top, the cheese was gooey… the meat was tender, flavorful… just pulled apart. If you are in America…. Go here… seriously.“

“Tuesday 1/24/23 on my lunch break at work in beacon hill, ordering here for the first time . I went with the 5pc mix chicken with a honey biscuit, also ordered 3 honey biscuits side order. I got 2 thighs, 1breast, 1wing, 1drumstick. The chicken had a well balance seasoning, very crispy not covered in heavy batter, chicken was cooked fully and moist inside very tasty was very happy with the quality and tasty of chicken! The honey biscuits where delicious it was sweet with a glazed over the top they had blueberry’s inside and like a cake not dry and very good! If you haven’t tried this spot it’s a must TRY! I was very satisfied with my lunch and ready to get back to work from my half hour break. Check out my pictures below!“

“Such a viiiiiibe! Literally ate here everyday when at school. Low key SO GAS! sometimes the chicken can be a little bit not as good as the last time. SO GASSSS THOOOOUGH. Zach, signing off!

Dietary restrictions: If you’re allergic to chicken, don’t come! Probably not worth it.“

“A melhor pizza que eu já provei!!!“

“I had never thought about combining boursin and hot sauce OR putting them on a burger with bacon. But this place did and it was delightful! They ran a tight ship. He caught me eyeing the joint before I ever walked up. Made a point to tell me about the restroom code on the receipt. The fries were done fresh and were salted to perfection. To top that all off, they did not skimp on the ketchup packets.

Wonderful experience. 10/10 highly recommend.“