Toronto takes its wings seriously. Maybe too seriously. There are spots in this city with 150 flavours on the menu and others that have been perfecting five sauces since the ’60s. Korean double-fried, Buffalo scorchers, jerk-glazed, dry-rubbed, smoked. If there’s a way to cook a wing, someone in Toronto is doing it and will argue with you about the right method.
We went deep on this one. Messy, dry, medium, hot, these are the best wings in Toronto right now, from neighbourhood pubs with half-price deals to late-night spots still slinging at 2 am. Drums people, flats people, “just give me both” people. You’re all covered.
The List
Crown & Dragon
Signature Dish: The Dragon’s Breath wings, a secret house sauce that’s built the pub’s entire reputation. The Cuban Sun (jerk-style) is a close second.
Vibe Check: Old-school pub with real regulars and zero pretension. The bartender will know your name by your third visit.
Address: 890 Yonge St, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: Voted #1 wings in Toronto by blogTO, and the deals are hard to beat. Half-price wings all day Sunday, half-price Tuesday after 5pm, and a 4-for-3 lbs deal on Thursdays. All with a drink purchase, dine-in only. If you haven’t been, fix that.
Duff’s Famous Wings
Signature Dish: Classic Buffalo wings with heat levels running from mild up to “Armageddon.” Order the medium if you want flavour. Order the Armageddon if you want to prove something.
Vibe Check: No-frills, no-nonsense. You’re here for the wings and nothing else.
Address: 1604 Bayview Ave, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: Duff’s has been making wings since 1969, the original recipe straight from Buffalo, NY. They won 31.7% of the vote in a Notable Life reader poll, nearly double the second-place finisher. Fresh, never-frozen, delivered daily. Heads up: The College Street location closed permanently in March 2026. Bayview Ave and Vaughan are still open. Walk-in only.
The Fry
Signature Dish: The Green Onion Chicken, a mountain of fried chicken buried in fresh green onions. The Snow Cheese Chicken (crispy wings dusted in a powdery melted cheese coating) is the other move.
Vibe Check: Casual Korean fried chicken joint. Exposed brick, late-night energy, no pretense.
Address: 524 Bloor St W, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: Open since 2011, The Fry helped put Korean fried chicken on Toronto’s map. The double-fry technique makes these wings crispier and lighter than your standard battered wing. Open until 2am most nights, which makes it a real late-night option in the Annex.
Crave Wings
Signature Dish: With 150+ flavours, good luck picking just one. Start with the Spicy Garlic Parmesan or the Hot Honey. Feeling adventurous? Ask about the “Levi or Leave It.”
Vibe Check: Anime-themed decor, a young crowd, and the kind of menu that will take you a good 15 minutes just to read, let alone decide which way to go.
Address: 557 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: A pound of wings with fries and dip for around $15 is hard to argue with. 150+ options, and they let you build custom fry combos too. At Crave Wings could come here every week for three years and never order the same thing.
Drums N Flats
Signature Dish: The Cracked Pepper & Lemon dry rub is the sleeper hit. The Angry Mexican brings real heat. And yes, you can order all drums, all flats, or mixed. They actually let you choose.
Vibe Check: Cosy neighbourhood spot with live music most nights and Mill Street craft brews on tap.
Address: 1980 Avenue Rd, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: Fresh, never-frozen, Ontario-sourced wings with 12 sauce varieties. At Drums N Flats pick your application method too: dipped, tossed, or double-dipped. Half-price wings on Tuesdays. If you have a drums-or-flats preference (and you know you do), this is the only place on the list that actually respects it.
Hurricanes Roadhouse
Signature Dish: The Sriracha Honey Butter wings. The Hot n’ Honey, Jerk, and classic Buffalo are all solid too. You can get them grilled, deep-fried, or smoked.
Vibe Check: Bloor West Village institution since 1985. 18+ beer taps, karaoke nights, weekend brunch, outdoor seating.
Address: 963 Bloor St W, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: Three cooking methods for wings at the same restaurant is rare. Hurricanes offers wing deals on Mondays and Wednesdays keep the regulars coming back. You’ll go for the wings. You’ll stay for the karaoke. It happens to everyone.
Loose Moose / Antler Room
Signature Dish: The Real Butter Buffalo wings. Order them medium — that’s the sweet spot. Dusted with flour, deep-fried, and tossed in house-made sauce.
Vibe Check: Downtown pub that’s been holding it down since 1989. 65+ beers on tap. You’ll find suits on lunch break and Jays fans on game night.
Address: 146 Front St W, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: Award-winning wings, Loose Moose is just steps from both the Rogers Centre and Scotiabank Arena. The Junction Craft Pilsner is the house brew and it pairs well. If you need wings before a Jays or Leafs game, this is the move.
Wingzilla
Signature Dish: The Bangkok Twist, a mix of honey, lime, and sriracha that hits sweet, sour, and spicy all at once. It’s the one everyone orders.
Vibe Check: Late-night Leslieville energy. Loud, fun, open until 2 am.
Address: 1129 Queen St E, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: It’s midnight. You want wings. Wingzilla. The Bangkok Twist doesn’t taste like anything you’ll find at a standard wing joint, and the combo meals with sides make it a proper late-night meal, not just a snack.
The Dizzy Pub
Signature Dish: The Buffalo wings, made with a three-step process: baked, then deep-fried, then grilled. Crispy outside, juicy all the way through.
Vibe Check: Roncesvalles Village neighbourhood pub. World flags on the walls, TVs for sports, a patio for summer.
Address: 305 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: The triple-cook method is rare and you can taste it. Wing Mondays for deals. Order the hand-cut fries with chipotle mayo alongside. Roncy locals already know.
Wow! Wing House
Signature Dish: The Suicide Digger, sweet at first, then the heat builds and doesn’t stop. The Honey Plum is the safer bet. Either way, you’re choosing from 123 flavours.
Vibe Check: Casual, family-friendly, loud in a good way. Multiple Toronto locations. The Scarborough spot is the original.
Address: 1185 Brimley Rd, Scarborough
Why It Made the Cut: The Big Boy Special (2 lbs of wings, large fries, and a drink) is the move. Wow! Wing House serves up 123 flavours covering everything from mild to genuinely painful, quite frankly. They’ve expanded internationally, but Scarborough is where it started.
Bb.q Chicken
Signature Dish: The Secret Sauce wings. They bottle the sauce and sell it separately, which tells you everything. The Soy & Honey Garlic is the other go-to.
Vibe Check: Clean, modern Korean fried chicken spot downtown. No funky oil smell. Just good chicken.
Address: 43 Elm St, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: A dozen wing varieties, late-night hours until 2 am on weekends, and they sell the signature sauce in bottles so you can take it home. If The Fry is the OG Korean fried chicken in Toronto, Bb.q is the polished newcomer.
Juicy Birds
Signature Dish: The Hot Honey wings. The Nashville Hot is for when you want real heat. All 100% halal.
Vibe Check: Pape Ave spot started by three friends who love fried chicken. Crispy on the outside, searing hot and juicy on the inside! Casual, welcoming, and it’s open absurdly late.
Address: 721 Pape Ave, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: Juicy Birds is one of the few dedicated halal wing spots in the city, and the quality holds up against anyone on this list. Open until 3 am Thursday through Sunday. Sizes from 5 to 30 pieces, ranch on the side. A real late-night find on the east side.
The Green Dragon Pub
Signature Dish: The Dragon Wings and Dragon Fire. Massive portions served with veggies and dip. These are not dainty.
Vibe Check: Kingston Road pub. Spacious patio, monthly jam nights, a crowd that takes wings seriously.
Address: 1032 Kingston Rd, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: Half-price wings on Wednesdays and portions that are huge. The Upper Beaches doesn’t always get the food credit it deserves. The Green Dragon is one of the reasons it should.
Bistro on Avenue
Signature Dish: The Lemon Pepper wings. The Honey Garlic is slow-cooked and sticky. Both use a secret spice recipe they’ve had since 1977.
Vibe Check: Neighbourhood institution on Avenue Road. Not trendy, not trying to be. Good wings, cold beer.
Address: 1988 Avenue Rd, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: Tuesday wing night specials: regular for $12.94, large for $21. They’ve been open since 1977, which means they’ve survived every food trend this city has thrown at them. Nearly 50 years of wings. They’ve figured it out.
Tebasaki Wing House
Signature Dish: The Habanero Buffalo, the spiciest thing on the menu. Not for beginners. The Honey Garlic is the crowd-pleaser.
Vibe Check: Late-night College Street. Walk-ins only, no reservations. Open 6 pm to 2:30 am daily.
Address: 638 College St, Toronto
Why It Made the Cut: If you want wings after 10 pm on College Street (especially now that Duff’s is gone from that strip), Tebasaki is your answer. Spicy-forward menu and hours that cater to night owls.
Wing night cheat sheet
Chasing deals at Toronto’s best wing joints? Here’s the quick version:
- Monday: Hurricanes Roadhouse, The Dizzy Pub
- Tuesday: Crown & Dragon (half-price after 5pm), Drums N Flats (half-price), Bistro on Avenue ($12.94 regular)
- Wednesday: Hurricanes Roadhouse, The Green Dragon Pub (half-price)
- Thursday: Crown & Dragon (4 lbs for 3)
- Sunday: Crown & Dragon (half-price all day)
Now, go get messy… or just a little greasy if you like ’em dry
Fifteen spots. Midtown to Scarborough. Buffalo classics, Korean fried chicken, jerk wings, 150-flavour menus, late-night joints open past 2 am. The best way to find your favourite is to start working through this list.
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