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Wing King Cafe
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Restaurants Chicken Wings Canadian (Traditional), Chicken Wings [Edit]
13209 Carowinds BlvdSte A
Charlotte, NC 28273
Neighbourhood: Steele Creek
(704) 504-1954
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Sun 12 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
20 reviews for Wing King Cafe
Review Highlights
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"I still go every week for 10 honey-hot basket." In 5 reviews -
"...have some of the best blue cheese dressing around for your..." In 2 reviews -
"Don't forget the fried pickles (chips, not spears) and..." In 2 reviews
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20 reviews in English
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Review from Jeff S.
1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place has been on my "To Try" list for far too long....long before I was on Yelp. FINALLY...after years, today my coworkers and I decided to brave the trek down to Carowinds Blvd to find a new wing joint. We were not disappointed!
The restaurant resides in a small strip mall (look for the Shell gas pumps in the parking lot). The restaurant looks small from the outside but there are plenty of tables inside. It is seat yourself. Napkin dispensers are on each table which if you're getting wings you will need them!
The wings are big and flavorful. The 24 Karat have a slight mustard flavor and a bit of a kick and I can see these becoming my favorite. Celery is extra but it's still worth it. The crinkle cut fries are crisp with a nice flavor.
Staff was excellent here. I think I just found my new favorite wing joint!Listed in: Out to Lunch, Constant Craving, It's Tryon not Tyrone St., Fowl Mood
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Review from Chris D.
Columbia, SC
5/13/2012
Everything was delicious. We had the 25 wing sampler platter and could only eat 18 because the wings were so big. Waitress was nice and very helpful. Would recommend for wings over all others.
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Review from Angie P.
10/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Yes, I have to admit, the looks of the place outside & in, I was a bit skeptical of what the food tastes like. Boy was I wrong!
Settled in a small strip mall, which also houses a gas station, Wing King looks much like a sketchy sports bar.
It's pretty spacious inside, has a full bar, TV & a room especially for cornhole.
This trip had us take our wings (garlic parmesan & 24 Karat) & onion rings to go.
Unfortunately the onion rings didn't fair too well on the 20 minute trip home; the wings did. The onion rings are thin & range from wide circles to small ones. The batter has a bit of spicy kick to them & the accompanied sauce really kick them up a notch! The wings were cooked perfectly, had the right amount of sauce to them & the parmesan ones had just enough parmesan on them. The 24 Karat was sweet & spicy & not overpowering.
Oddly though, you can have your pick of ranch or blue cheese, but celery is extra. Hmmm? Yeah.
Overall I'm pleased with Wing King. We'll be back! -
Review from Michael R.
Monroe, NC
10/19/2011
I posted the following review as a different name back in January, 2010. I still go every week for 10 honey-hot basket. Carly is awesome because she remembers our order. Best...wings...EVER!
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Okay, so you don't go for the ambiance, but the honey hot wings are the best I've ever had. Everyone at Microsoft eats there and I make it a weekly trip. Once you get a taste of them, you will crave them fortnightly. Today, we're going to find out what a smoke-free Wing King is like. Hoping the smoke didn't make the flavor. -
Review from Mike S.
11/17/2011
I've never been on the inside. (my girlfriend pick it up on the way in from work)
I LOVE IT
MY favorites are
Garlic Lemon Pepper
Garlic Parmesan
Rotisserie Grill
Lemon Pepper
i have told my girlfriend we're going to have to get every kind of wing until I have tried them all.
I'm skeptical about Oysters, livers because ummmmm... kinda like getting a Chicken Sandwich from a Fish place... seems outta place to me.. but imma try it anyway..sooner or later.
i'm a Blue Cheese kinda guy.. I like it with the chucks. (when ordering I usually ask if the Blue Cheese is a sause or if it has the chunks)
If you're the "fraddy cat" type of person you may wanna call your order in and leave your car running.. But if not... Go in and enjoy.. (I just text my girlfriend and told her WE'RE GOING TO WING KING TODAY.....AFTER WORK) -
Review from Melissa G.
Chantilly, VA
8/27/2011
Best Wings..possibly even in the east coast :)
We're from northern va, one of the mecca for food lovers and I am jealous of Charlotte's chicken wing gem.
We ordered:
- Fried pickles and green beans: These were OK. they're fried and they come w/ ranch... can't really go wrong.
- The Wings, we ordered a sampler of flavors:
Salt and Vinegar, Southern Style w/ gravy, Garlic Parm, Honey Hot, Smoking Hot.
My favorite was Salt and Vinger + honey hot. I'm not sure how to describe the wings when they cook but they all TASTE like their flavor. This is rare.
The chef is amazing.
The Garlic Parm had small pieces of garlic and you could actually taste it. My husband stated he loved them all.
Can you guys make a location in Northern VA? :) -
Review from Andrew P.
Charlotte, NC
3/26/2012
I'll chime in to support most of what has already been mentioned - the place aesthetically isn't that great but they do have awesome wings. I get the garic parmesan wings every time. MMM MMM MMM Good!
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Review from John H.
Recently did a take-out order @ Wing King. I usually make the trip out and sit down to take my time with the wings... but I was on my way somewhere and needed to get something on the way.
Even though I was taking out, the wings were exceptional. My only complaint was that the aroma of the freshly made wings made me so hungry in the car driving to my buddies place that I was actually drooling in the car wanting to beat all the red lights so I could eat them! I didn't time myself, but I probably set a record for how fast I consumed my wing order with cheese fries!Listed in: Hidden Gems..., See You at the Watering Hole, These Wings Will Make You…
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10/27/2010
This is probably my favorite place to get wings in Charlotte. The big chain stores have okay wings,… Read more »
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Review from Thomas P.
2/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
I decided to try this place because the good reviews got me in the mood for some wings. They definitely have a wide variety to choose from. I went with the garlic parmesean and the good ol' hot wings. The hot wings were good but nothing incredibly special. Just your standard wings dipped in hot sauce. I thought the garlic parmesean wings were going to be the ticket... Unfortunately they had way too much garlic coated on them for me. I was thinking it would have a little garlic with some parmesean sprinkled over them but these things were coated, smothered, and covered with a chunky garlic paste. I really like garlic but it was just too much for me to stomach. I'm sure someone who really loves garlic might like these, but not the average person... I doubt I'll go out of my way to order lunch from here again but if I'm ever in the mood for some wings and I happen to be close by I would probably give it another shot.
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Review from Rick P.
Fort Mill, SC
11/10/2011
These are the best wings in town. My favorite are the honey-hot. Don't forget the fried pickles (chips, not spears) and onion rings. The batter is crunchy and has a nice kick to it. They even have some of the best blue cheese dressing around for your wings - thick with lots of chunks of cheese.
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Review from Dacoryion J.
Charlotte, NC
12/6/2011
Absolutely love their spicy barbeque wings. You can't beat 5 wings and fries for 5 bucks
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Review from Julie R.
Pineville, NC
2/2/2010
Probably gets 1-star for ambiance, but the wings are great (and that's the point, right?!). I highly recommend the sampler platter- you get to try 4 or 5 different kinds of wings, and really you cant go wrong with any of their offerings. They have a ton of flavors in all different degrees of hotness (another thing that makes the sampler nice- if you're with someone like me who can't handle the spicy stuff!).
The fries here are also really good and they offer take-out too, so you can call ahead and pick your wings up if you're in a hurry. -
Review from Pourina R.
Charlotte, NC
3/19/2010
The Wing King cafe does not mess around. As others mentioned, it isn't much of a restaurant. Its somewhat of an eyesore actually, but that kinda adds to the charm. No frills about it. They mean business and it vaguely reminds me of the coop. This is a great find, great hole in the wall.
Wings. This place has some of the best wing's I've ever had. 10 bazillion times better then wild wing cafe. In fact I think wild wing sucks. Here, wings are perfectly fried, and juicy. Without sauce they also taste great. They have a multitude, I mean multitude of sauces. As Julie R mentioned, go with the sampler.
The only reason I give it 4 stars is because I don't frequent it too often and it's out in the boonies in comparison to my location. I also haven't tried anything else on the menu.
BTW: if you go searching for this place, there is a Chinese restaurant across the street called the Wang King Cafe. Wrong spot, don't go there! -
Review from Arista W.
Fort Mill, SC
2/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Best wings I've had in Charlotte so far! Did a takeout order like a week ago and I was in heaven! I saw that others mentioned it was not a pretty place and its not but from previous encounters I've had with ugly restaurants I knew that just meant more than likely they'd be the http://bomb.com and they were. The night I went they were also having some sort of trivia the place was full and people were having fun. I will be going back for more!
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Review from Paul W.
Charlotte, NC
4/27/2011
Great wings..daily beer specials... this place has become my new hang out...
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Review from Jim M.
Daleville, VA
3/29/2011
This place may look like a corner bar but hidden in the kitchen is a five star cook.
The fish sandwich is the best around, and they are indeed King of The Wings.
My favorite go to spot in Charlotte. -
Review from Mike C.
Charlotte, NC
2/3/2010
This review is based solely off their wings and buffalo chicken sandwich. Some of the best in town. For those that have been to DD Peckers, these sauces are nearly identical. The ambiance may be lacking but the chicken is packing.
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Review from Miguel J.
Charlotte, NC
4/14/2009
Can't believe I'm the first one to review this great place for hot wings! I'm new to the Steele Creek area in Charlotte, so my wife and I have been scoping out places to eat for the past couple of months. We both love great hot wings and we were eager to try out Wing King Cafe based on the recommendation of a friend. First off, this place isn't really a place you can take the family out for a sit-down dinner.. its more your typical hole-n-wall local bar.. although they serve things like burgers, salads, etc. ... their claim to fame is their wings.. and boy are they good. Probably one of the best wing places in Charlotte. Probably my favorite wing is called the "Ming Wing" which is a wing dipped in some sort of honey/sesame sauce. All the other sauces are great as well so feel free to try them all.
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Review from Michael R.
Monroe, NC
1/5/2010
Okay, so you don't go for the ambiance, but the honey hot wings are the best I've ever had. Everyone at Microsoft eats there and I make it a weekly trip. Once you get a taste of them, you will crave them fortnightly. Today, we're going to find out what a smoke-free Wing King is like. Hoping the smoke didn't make the flavor.
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Review from Aradeen R.
Charlotte, NC
10/8/2010
Best wings in Charlotte! I'm originally from Upstate NY so my family often comes to visit and the FIRST stop on my Dad's list is Wing King to get his favorite Honey Hot wings!
