Wing Joint

I admit it, I’ve driven by Wing Joint on my way home from work for the past 15 years. .. and never thought to stop. Last night, I was on my way home from work, I realized I really had no food in the house, and didn’t want to go to the grocery store, and I wanted chicken wings. So, I stopped at Wing Joint. There were no other customers in the store. .. which made me kinda leery. .. but the employees were so friendly and helpful to a first timer that I felt right a home. I ordered six wings and a half rack of ribs (just to try a variety). While waiting for my order — a line of customers (who had obviously phoned in their orders) came in and left with their food. I got my order in about 10 minutes and made my way home. I got the sweet and sour sauce (they make this sauce onsite) and sat down try the wings and ribs. All I can say is, while the sauce was wonderful, not to cloyingly sweet, the wings do not need any sauce! There is a hint of either cinnamon or nutmeg in the rub they use on the wings that is incredible! The ribs are very good — I would suggest a bit longer in the smoker for a better smoke ring on the meat. .. but that is just my personal taste. I guess the best endorsement I can give the place is that I went back tonight to get their «Tub Tuesday» Special — 24 wings for $ 22.95 to take to my Sister and Brother-in-law’s for dinner tonight. I’m just afraid that they will like the wings so much that I won’t have many to take home with me after dinner!!!

I decided to give the Wing Joint a try. I like the fact that that aren’t just a copy of the buffalo wings every place sells. I bought an 18 pack because they had a deal that day for $ 17.95. The rub is very good. If it wasn’t for the touch of sweetness I would have thought I was at the old King of Wings in N Mpls. I used to eat there a lot in the early 90’s. With these wings you dip your choice of sauce vs having them tossed in the sauce. BTW these are full wings and they are a decent size. Head there and toss down a few.

Plainly said… Their dry rub wings are to die for! They are AMAZING! The shop is needing an update badly and I really wish they’d have better drink options (hence the 4 stars) but if you don’t mind uncomfortable seating and a picnic feel it’s a solid place. We tend to order to go and enjoy them at home where we have better pairing options but seriously… These are THE BEST wings I’ve EVER had!!!

OMG! They have the BEST wings in the entire metro area. I’ve been to the Wing Joint a number of times. The wings aren’t sauced but rubbed with a blend of herbs and spices that are just mouth watering. The spices aren’t «hot» but have a mix of flavors. It reminds me a bit of the old Art Songs in Minneapolis. Unfortunately I don’t get up by the Wing Joint as often as I used to but I do make a point of getting up there every few weeks. The wings are crisp, juicy and send a spiced flavor sensation across your tongue as you devour them. They make the wings fresh when you order. I usually call to order ahead of time and order a bucket. They take about 10 to 15 minutes to cook. I have to admit I start eating them while driving home. Not the safest I know but they’re soo good. I get mine with extra seasoning. They also offer other kinds of chicken, ribs, burgers, cheese curds, etc but to be honest all I’ve gotten are the chicken wings with the occasional onion ring order to add some veggies to the meal! They do have a few booths but most orders seem to be take out. It’s located in a little strip mall so there’s plenty of nearby parking too. They have a special on 24 wings on Tuesdays.

This is fantastic food. Never seen such hot and well cooked chicken. Excellent drop in and reasonable prices. WOW the broasted chicken… Probably among the best I have eaten

I was wanting wings and that is what I got. Yet what I did not expect was the taste of something a little off that I recognized as old used oil. That taste put me off my meal immediately
yet the Buffalo sauce was nice and flavorful yet could do nothing to battle that off taste in the meat of the wings. With its distance off my main paths of travel. I might not be able to give them a second chance.

Expecting BWWs sized wings, but pleasantly surprised the were full sized wins. Seasoning was good, but maybe ask to be used sparingly if you don’t want alot of salt. Prices are reasonable especially for lunch special!

Not quite sure what all these ppl are raving about but this is no different from going to kfc and throwing a bunch of Lowrys salt on the meat. The wings were so salty I used ½ bottle of ketchup to dilute the awful saltiness. I was the only one in the shop and had to wait 15mins???
Don’t believe the hype!

It’s a Friday night, the husband and I are sipping a few cocktails at Old Chicago’s Happy Hour (I don’t think I can sound any more like an early 30s-​something suburbanite), and we just really don’t want to go home and cook. Let’s search Unilocal for what is around! We came across the reviews for this place and the pictures are straight up food porn. We had to try it!
Overall, we were very happy with our first meal here especially since we weren’t really sure what direction to go off of on the menu. We each ordered a combo and decided to split the onion rings. The onion rings = omgheaveninyourmouth. Now, you only need to eat like three of these before the grease bomb hits your stomach, but those three onion rings are bliss.
Economically, the combos are the best way to go if people want different things because ordering a’la cart definitely requires you to order in a much larger bulk rather than just a single piece of chicken or a random amount of wings. My husband got the 5 wings deal and I ordered the 2 piece broasted chicken. Each combo came with fries and cole slaw. The broasted chicken is UNBELIEVABLE. Seriously, people, get yourself to Blaine and try the broasted chicken. It’s so crisp, flavorful, and so juicy. The cole slaw was good, too. Flavorful but not too creamy.
Here’s where the verdict is still out and why it’s currently a 4 star review instead of a 5: we both honestly thought the wings were kind of weird. They were crispy and breaded well but the seasoning was strange. It was weirdly sweet and spicy. I know that doesn’t help much in terms of how they tasted, but it wasn’t like anything we ever had before and that wasn’t necessarily a positive to the experience. The fries were also pretty soggy. Now, granted, we ordered our food as takeout, so I know some of the crispiness faded in the car, but they did seem a little under-​cooked, which didn’t help.
We will definitely be coming back but we both agreed that we would order a small bucket of the broasted chicken and try some of the other sides. Also, if you are not dining in, definitely call ahead because we had to wait about 20 minutes for the food. Not a deal breaker, but good to know.

Love this place! Always fresh food everytime I eat here. The staff are incredibly friendly as well. Their brosted chicken and cheese oles are my go to when eating here. The chicken very hot and juicy when it arrives so be careful! Wings and ribs are honestly just OK and their burgers are good too but nothing special. One thing you can count on though is that it will be fresh. Even if you have wait 15 minutes or more for your food, it is worth it. Very small place though and it can get pretty warm. They have take out too though and with how fresh the food is, you won’t have to worry about it getting cold by the time you get home :)

Hot, fresh, juicy, in your face flavor that you will embarrass yourself enjoying as you loudly go mmmmmmmm. I love this place for the broasted chicken and the cheese oles. Made to order, so hot that it’s still hot as you finish it.
Been here a number of times, and they’re consistent. I love it, and every time I come here it feels like treating myself.

Was craving wings and Unilocal came through again! Driven past this past tons of times but never been in here. Was nice inside. I got 20 wings to go! I was starving! They were the standard dry rub wings but they were heavenly! They were triple jointed wings which are tight and harder to find! The taste was salty savory sweet. The best! Need to come back soon!

If there is a sick place as chicken wing heaven it would be Wing Joint. The wings here are always fresh. Never ever old smelling. The are perfectly deep fried and then tossed in a seasoning that is so secret that mums the word. No matter how hard I try to pry. Sometimes when I’m on Atkins I ask if there is sugar in it. Even an easy question like that warrants the I can’t say answer. All they can say is if you have any hesitations don’t eat. So of course I eat it. I eat it so much that sometimes I think I’m going to suck my finger off. There is something about the crispy wings with the salty seasoning that u don’t know what in it that makes u crave it even more.
In a nutshell.
1. Come on Tuesday for tub Tuesday’s. Wings are only $ 20
2. Call ahead. Even though u can sit and eat. I like to take mine home so that I can lick my fingers wout any shame.
3. Ask for a stamp when you order a tub
4. Remember to bring your stamp in

Finger licking good. Dry rub is where it’s at people!
Come on Tuesdays get the wing tub for 20 bucks (it’s 24 wings), call ahead of time and don’t forget to tip well the workers. They are making the world a better place…
Seriously a Blaine hidden jewel.

The first bite I took, transported me back time to a place I lived on the north side of Mpls. The original Wing Joint was on W. Broadway. Those Tuesday nights of the 24 for 9 $ wing special were a faded memory, until I discovered the Wing Joint on a Unilocal search for chicken wing places in the twin cities.
My Unilocal buddy Steve T. and I rolled in the place on a Saturday night. We were the only people in there. That made me a little sketched out, I was thinking to myself I hope this don’t suck. Any ways I eye ball the menu and place an order of wings and fries, with cole slaw, Steve does the same. We sit down and wait for order. While we are waiting there is a stream of people coming in for pick up. Now that’s a good sign.
The order was up, I got the dry rub wings with a side of buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing, and wasted no time busting into them meaty delights! Man, just as I remembered that dry rub is fantastic, with the side dipping sauces I was in heaven! The fries were good, the coleslaw it was just ok.
The Wing Joint has greatly expanded their menu since the old day, I need to go back to explore it. BTW, they still have a wing special on Tuesdays, I can’t remember the price though.
If you like meaty dry rubbed wings I highly recommend! As for the rest of the menu, enter at your own risk.
BEWARE, if you afraid of a full wing, thats how they are served, don’t be a pussy and enjoy! Also this place is like a Subway, in that the minute you walk in, your going to smell just like the place. You’ve been warned!

Not sure of how the wings are made at JJ’s or Slim’s but here you have two choices, buffalo or standard and the standard are definitely my preference as I prefer my wings dry.
This non-​descript strip mall location is putting out wings the way I remember them to be when this place was located in N. Mpls on West Broadway. The wings being cooked to a crispy outside, moist inside, perfection.
You can get other items here from ribs to cheese curds but the reason I made the drive was for the wings and it is definitely something I’ll go back for.
This no frill place serves only water and sodas and takeout was the main thing happening. The dining area seats maybe a dozen people but was clean and comfortable.
A great little hole-​in-​the-​wall.

The only Wing Joint left in the state & mmmmm they are great!
My 3 ½ year old daughter’s new favorite place. I order my wings fried hard with extra seasoning, their homemade sweet and sour sauce and the hot and spicy sauce. Order more than what you think you might eat because before you know it, they are all gone. It is rare that I hear complete silence over dinner, except of course when everyone is busy devouring these delicious wings! Highly recommended.

Crave-​worthy wings make this restaurant a standout in the NW Metro. I love their dry rub seasoning (salty with a cinnamon & sugar kick) on the whole wings — such a pleasant change from the typical sauce-​drowned wing pieces everywhere else. For sides, I’ve had hojo potatoes, cheesy oles (fave), cole slaw, onion rings. All good, although it would be nice to see more non-​fried options.
The location is great for takeout (usually a 10 – 15 min wait while they cook it), considering that the interior isn’t incredibly inviting. One plus is that the ventilation system must be good because you don’t walk out smelling of frying oil. Service has always been very friendly and swift.

Who gives a 5 star review to a wing place in a non-​descript suburban strip mall?
People who really like wings … like me.
I have driven by this place many times and never really considered stopping until recently. The enthusiasm displayed by my fellow Unilocalers got to me. I don’t consider it misplaced.
The place doesn’t look like much. Its clean, but worn. I felt like a light snack, So we ordered — 12 wings jojo potatoes and two drinks.
My light snack turned into a meal because a wing here means a wing, not a piece of a wing. And as you can see in my picture these wings come from decent size chickens.
The flavor is awesome. They are crisp and lightly seasoned. I couldn’t quite place the flavor. But we loved it.

This, and I say with confidence, is THE BEST WINGS IN MN.
Throw your poo.
I’ve tried hooks, J’s J’s, hickory hut, etc etc… They are all very good. But wing joint has that flavor that get branded in your brain where all the other happy things live. True story: every Tuesday I get this internal reminder that their bucket of 24 wings (drummy/​wing combo) is $ 20 bucks… and then I drive home sad and eat a piece of celery.
I believe its their cooking oil and the cinnamon in the seasoning… its amazing… and I always get their buffalo sauce.
I dare anyone to buy a bucket and try not to eat one before you get home. Its impossible. I’m a filthy beast with chicken wing bones in my cup holder… yup.