One of the close-by favorites is Wingstop in the Almar Shopping Center. I know what you are thinking... "but that's a chain restaurant... how can it be good?" There is a time and place for almost everything (Justin Bieber not included). Wingstop fulfills that craving for spicy wings and fries like nobody's business.
Wingstop website
My co-worker/buddy Jim and I rolled up last Monday and noticed they made some changes to the menu. New flavor: Chili Lime! Also, they now had a 'Meals for Two' on the board. That sounds good to us.
You order wings either with bone-in or boneless and then choose a flavor. They range from plain to atomic in heat. We ordered boneless for Chili Lime and Original Hot ($15.99). The meal came with fries, 2 dips and 2 drinks.
It takes a little bit for the food to be ready since they make it fresh to order. You pick up your tray of goodness when your name is called. Jim got ranch dip and I got bleu cheese. They also have honey mustard and a cheese sauce.
The Chili Lime wings were very good - a little heat with a nice lime flavor. It reminded me of citrus chicken entrees at Mexican restaurants. Dipping them into the bleu cheese sauce may be a little much for some people, but I liked the cool, cheesy mix. Wingstop fries have salt, pepper and sugar on them and you can't stop eating just one. My kids go crazy for them, so it's a good thing they serve a big portion. Jim's wings were gone before I even noticed. He liked how they were spicy, but not too hot where he couldn't taste the food. Very saucy!
The menu here is short and sweet - wings, fries and dips. The only vegetables are carrot and celery sticks - really? I could see maybe a small salad with chopped chicken on top as a good addition. But you have to respect them for keeping the menu simple. The wing flavors change from time to time, which is something.
Scores out of 10:
Food: 8
Service: -- (counter pickup)
Atmosphere: 6
Price: 7
Overall: 7 (good for a quick, filling lunch)
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