9 Amazing Local Restaurants In Illinois With The Best Buffalo Wings
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published February 13, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Wings have to be the ultimate party food. No matter the occasion, these delicious bites of chicken are sure to please. You don’t want to get bad ones, though – that would ruin your whole gathering. Check out these nine restaurants with the best buffalo wings in Illinois.
Each with its own unique taste, you could make a full adventure out of trying these wonderful joints. Keep scrolling for locations and more details.
1. BackPorch Smokehouse (1802 W Main Street, Suite 1A in Robinson)
The wings at this smokehouse are available bone-in or boneless and can come with one of more than a dozen sauces or dry rubs including apple butter, sweet and spicy, ghost chili hot sauce, and more.
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2. Main Street Station Bar & Grill (714 Main Street in Mendota)
Thursday nights at this restaurant are for wings. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 2 a.m. for amazing flavors that can't be beat. This spot has been serving up some of the best buffalo wings since 1989.
3. Just In Time BBQ (175 S Stephenson Street in Cedarville)
This award-winning restaurant is known for chicken wings and much more. It is run by a competition team that has been representing Midwest BBQ across the states. You'll be hooked after one bite.
4. The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern (212 SW Water Street in Peoria)
Located along the Illinois River just south of Lake Peoria are some of the best buffalo wings you'll ever find. Get them smoked or fried and tossed in soy ginger sauce or spicy Asian buffalo sauce.
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5. Whitey's BBQ (131 E Washington Street in East Peoria)
The one-of-a-kind wings at this local watering hole are smoked and then fried before being hit with a sweet and spicy buffalo dry rub. Pair with fries, mac and cheese, BBQ beans, or another mind-blowing side for a full meal.
6. Geo's Wings & More (4307 West Main in Belleville)
This casual eatery is all about the chicken wings. Served in a no-frills restaurant, the BBQ here will have your taste buds begging for more for weeks to come.
The home of Magic Dust, this restaurant has won awards for its food, including best buffalo wings by Food & Wine Magazine. Wings are smoked and then grilled before being tossed in a homemade sauce.
This popular restaurant has four locations in Illinois, the first of which opened in Urbana in 1995. No matter which one you hit up though, you'll find big juicy wings waiting to be devoured. Don't pass up this popular Illinois BBQ joint.
