So, we hear you like chicken wings?
How do you navigate hundreds of options and locations when searching for Indy's best chicken wings? Don't worry, we got you. Let us guide you through the saucy landscape of the best wing deals, our top 5 go-to spots and some honorable mentions to help you find the best bird in town.
DAILY WING SPECIALS
Looking for daily wing specials? Well you're in the right place. Here's where you can get the best bang-for-your-buck on chicken wings daily.
SUNDAY
The Free Spirit
Castleton / 6155 E 86th St
The Free Spirit runs a wing special every Sunday that includes wings & sticky fries for $7.49 and they 50¢ wings every Thursday!
Thompson House
Southside / 711 E Thompson Rd
The Thompson House offers 25¢ wings every Sunday and on Thursday's after 6 p.m.! Their mamba sauce is a fan favorite, definitely worth trying.
MONDAY
Hopcat
Broad Ripple / 6280 N College Ave #700
HopCat in Broad Ripple offers half off apps and crack fries every Sunday-Wednesday from 10 p.m. - close and Monday 3 p.m. - close. Fortunate enough, chicken wings ARE an appetizer there!
Checkered Flag Tavern
West Side / 5725 W Morris St.
On Monday’s at the Checkered Flag Tavern you can come in and enjoy 10 wings for $5 or take them to-go for $7!
Big Lug Canteen
Nora / 1435 E 86th St.
Monday’s at the Big Lug Canteen you can enjoy some half-priced Nashville Hot Wings… Or another flavor if you wish.
WEDNESDAY
Stacked Pickle
Multiple Locations
Every Wednesday at the Stacked Pickle Downtown you can enjoy $3 off traditional and boneless wings. We know it’s a day off from “Pickle Tuesdays” but definitely worth going two days in a row.
Average Joe's
Broad Ripple / 814 Broad Ripple Ave
Swing by Average Joe's Sports Pub on Wednesday’s to enjoy 6 wings for $3. There is a minimum of 6, but that still means you can get 18 wings for $9!
Brothers
Downtown / 255 S Meridian St
Broad Ripple / 910 Broad Ripple Ave
Brother's Bar & Grill Downtown offers 25¢ wings every Wednesday from 9 p.m. until they're gone!
Hooters
Downtown / 25 W Georgia St
If you’re looking for some classic wings, don’t forget about the Hooters Downtown. On Monday they have all you can eat bone-in and boneless or on Wednesday they just have all you can eat boneless!
Redemption Alewerks
Castleton / 7035 E 96th St, Suite K
Wing Wednesday - $.69 cent jumbo triple threat wings. They smoke their wings in house over a cherry/mesquite wood blend, flash fry to order and finish them on the grill. Spun in your choice of a number of various sauces and dry rubs!
Maxine's Chicken and Waffles
Downtown / 123 N East St
Every Wednesday at Maxine's is Wingding Wednesday! Stop by any time on Wednesday for their Wednesday wing special for only $7.99.
THURSDAY
Buffalo Wild Wings
Multiple Locations
Most people instantly think of Buffalo Wild Wings when they hear the words “chicken wing”. Don't worry, they’re still kickin’ them out for their boneless Thursday special!
EVERY DAY
Boombozz
Fishers / 9887 E 116th St
Carmel / 2430 E 146th St
Boombozz doesn’t have any specials but they do have award winning wings. You can take your shot at their Dry Rub, Traditional, or Southern Fried Boneless Bites. They also have an array of house made sauces- from Tangy Buffalo, BBQ, Sweet Thai Chili, Spicy Parmesan Garlic, and even Slammin’ Sriracha. Their wings are 70¢ ($7 for 10) Monday - Friday from 3 - 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. - close!
Ziggy's
Southport / 1350 W Southport Road
Everyday is full of specials at Ziggy’s. Some of the best and cheapest wings in town. Monday - Saturday they have 50¢ wings all day and only 25¢ on Sunday!
INDY'S BEST WINGS
Can’t find a special that will fulfill your wing cravings? Check out these top 5 wing spots in Indy. You
definitely won't feel bad eating these at full price.
The Ale Emporium
Castleton / 8617 Allisonville Rd
The Ale Emporium in Castleton is one of the most talked about wing spots in Indy. We hear their bone-in Hermanaki Wings are magical.
R & R Extreme Wings
Midtown / 4361 N Keystone Ave
R & R Extreme Wings is a local fan favorite located on Keystone Ave. They have a wide variety of sauces that are all outstanding! If you’re ready to have your mouth watering, check them out on Instagram. (R.I.P. the R & R food truck - we miss you!)
Papa Bear's
Midtown / 1938 E 46th St
Just when you thought you’ve seen it all in the chicken wings category, Papa Bear’s stepped in to change the game. If you’ve never seen a fried chicken-stuffed waffle cone, now you have. Papa Bear’s definitely has some of the best bang-for-your-buck chicken in Indy daily!
Keystone Sports Review
Glendale / 5602 N Keystone Ave
This hole-in-the-wall dive bar on Indy's north side is known for two things - the nostalgic atmosphere, and oh-my-god-you've-gotta-be-kidding-me-these-are-so-f*ck*ng-good wings. Skip the chains and make this your next stop when you're wanting to watch the big game.
Fat Dan's
SoBro / 5410 N College Ave
Mass Ave / 420 E Michigan St
Looking for something different? Fat Dan’s Deli takes a different approach on your everyday chicken wing. Straight off the smoker, you can get 10 of Fat Dan’s wings for $12 or five for $7. Either way, the sauce is on the side so you’re in control.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
These places didn’t quite make the Top 5 and they’re not running any specials, but they’re too good to miss out on.
Chatham Tap
Downtown / 719 Mass Ave
Fishers / 8211 E. 116th
Just minutes publishing this page, submissions started rolling in to add Chatham Tap to the list. The devil's in the details, and in the case of chicken wings, that means THE SAUCE. Get to either location to taste Chatham's popular Angel Sauce.
The Mousetrap
Glendale / 5565 N Keystone Ave
The Mousetrap has a solid 10 wings for $10 deal that runs daily. They have huge wings and a variety of sauces.
The Sinking Ship
SoBro / 4923 N College Ave
The Sinking Ship has Crossface Chicken Wings that are a dry-rub with Caribbean mustard. They also have a vegan option - breaded seitan with your choice of sauce (Bears Buffalo, Ship BBQ, Korean BBQ, and more)!
Happy Dragon
Geist / 11665 Fox Rd
Overlooked by most, Happy Dragon is said to have some of the best wings in town. This Chinese restaurant offers HUGE hand-cut wings at a bargain of a price- 8 wings for $5.25. There isn't any sauce options at Happy Dragon, just take them to go and sauce 'em up at home!
Joe's Grille
Castleton / 6645 E 82nd St
Fishers / 11640 Brooks School Rd
Joe's Grille has 2 locations and both of them have a mouth-watering selection of sauces for your wings! The wings are definitely a good deal for the price too.
