Best Chicken Wings In Sacramento

Wings! Wings, people! Where are you not in the mood? If you're not in the mood, then you've been doing it wrong. Now, you very well may be getting your wings from one of those chains, simply overlooking the plentiful bounty that resides within the bounds of the 9-1-6. Well, that buck stops now — here are the top five local spots to get wings. They may not be glamorous, but they got the birds limbs to quench that hunger for chicken wings. And that is what you came for.

Sacto Chicken Co.
2790 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 457-5757
www.sactochickenco.com

An authority on those winged chicks, the Sacto is a self-serve walk-up counter establishment that loves the art of the bird. Their food options are beyond comprehensive — Jamaican jerk, sandwiches, wraps, great sides and, yes, wings; they got it all on Stockton Ave. The famous Merlino Freeze was born here, and Sacto is arguably the best on all fronts. Come for the wings, stay for the large menu experience.

Wings Plus Plus
1259 Merkley Ave. W.
Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-1831
www.facebook.com/wings-plus-plus

West Sac grub spot focused on comfort food ... and then some. So many items to try (fried rice, anyone), this place will keep you coming back. The menu items are astounding, splicing tastes from the West. The atmosphere is clean and cozy, and the wings are a perfect main meal.

Slice Of Broadway
2424 16th St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 281-3333
sliceofbroadway.com

Hey, you don't even have to leave your couch to get some 'o these wings. Obviously a pizza joint by trade, their delivery aspect is in full force. And these guys don't take the charge of providing great chicken wings lightly. It's a one-stop eatery that specializes in American (cuisine) exceptionalism. You can go get some chicken, or order it to come to you!

Granite's Sub And Wing Shop
4443 Auburn Blvd #J
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 487-3321

Buffet-style any time of day, this Arden Arcade eatery has it large. Get your traditional American plate satiated (burgers, dogs and their famous Pastrami Burger). This might make it seem like wings are on the back burner, or that they're just a side, but you've never had the Inferno Wings. Spectacular.

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Bull Wings Grill & Bar
9625 E Stockton Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
916) 681-9464
www.bullwingsbarandgrill.com

Worth the drive to Elk Grove, Bull Wings Grill and Bar is your ultimate sports bar. This joint is good anytime, whether its date night or taking in the championship. Touting another great atmosphere, Bull Wings is the place that locals know as one of the best around. You'll be in agreement. This place is no bull.

The variety of style  by which to grab those wings, quell that craving, renders this list an add-on to your bucket list. Sacto knows how to make their wings unforgettable, and this list will have you seeing (and tasting) why. So, forego those national chain wing stops, and go to where you know Chicken Wings are part of our community identity. They are all around you, and sometimes they'll come right to you. So, can the excuses and embrace one of Sacramento's lesser-known traditions.

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Christopher Millard is a freelance writer and cultural critic whose music reviews can be found on Examiner.com. He also works as a publicist for Valence Communications Group and is a contributor to the health and wellness magazine, Hybrid. Chris currently resides in Sacramento, California.