A variety of Lancaster’s best wings from American Bar & Grill
If you love wings, you’ve got your hot spots. Whether you’re a traditionalist who always orders classic hot buffalo style, or whether your mouth is watering to try a whole new world of flavor, we’ve got it all right here in Central PA. Join us on a tour of wings around the region (numbered in no particular ranking). We suggest pairing with a wingman who likes the opposite wing pieces for optimal companionship.
LANCASTER COUNTY
1. American Bar & Grill
1081 N. Plum St., Lancaster, PA
ABG, known as “A-Bag” to locals, has Lancaster’s best wings according to our readers and staff. We love the Mideast hot curry, tropical pineapple habanero, hot BBQ Cajun—and an order of fresh cut fries on the side.
No need to wait for wing night; they’re 40 cents every day after 4 p.m.
2. Lancaster Dispensing Company
dispensingco.com / 33 N. Market St., Lancaster, PA
DipCo, as those in the know call it, only does wings on Wednesdays, and tables fill up fast at this Central Market District hot spot. Get the house flavor, a mix of hot and BBQ, with a side of chunky, creamy blue cheese and crunchy celery.
3. Rumplebrewskins
834 N. Plum St., Lancaster, PA
Try the Dinks flavor with Caribbean spices at this hole in the wall haunt.
4. Mosby’s
215 E. Main St., Mount Joy, PA
Mosby’s is Mount Joy’s spot for wings—garlic Parm and Old Bay are a couple of faves.
$5.95 for a dozen wings on Mondays (eat in only) and Thursdays (eat in or carryout)
5. JoBoy’s Brew Pub
joboysbrewpub.com / 27 E. Main St., Lititz, PA
Known for its southern barbecue, JoBoy’s also smokes wings and serves them up with dry rub or sauces like Hotter Than Hell, sweet and spicy or raspberry Sriracha. Pair with a signature Manheim red ale or Lititz Springs lager from this nano brewery in the heart of historic downtown Lititz.
6. Mick’s
micksallamericanpub.com / 1411 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA / 543 Airport Road, Lititz / 2201 Strickler Road, Manheim, PA
The cult fave at Mick’s is Amber wings with medium-hot, BBQ and garlic Parm all mixed together. Also worth a taste are cayenne spiced house wings.
Get a dozen wings for $6.99 on Wednesdays or $3 off appetizers during happy hour every day
7. Bull’s Head Public House
bullsheadpublichouse.com / 14 E. Main St., Lititz, PA
This traditional British pub might not be the first place you think of when you think of wings, but the honey chipotle jumbo wings are solidly delish, as is the brown butter roasted garlic Parmesan flavor.
8. Joe’s Famous Wings ‘n Wieners
joesfamousleola.com / 56 W. Main St., Leola, PA
This place is so big on takeout you can order up to 200 wings. Zombie sauce is so hot you have to sign a waiver. Or try unique flavors without the burn like Cool Taco Ranch, Thai peanut, General Tso and Boom Boom. With 30 flavors, there’s one for everyone. Check the Facebook page for deals on large orders.
9. The Cat’s Meow
thecatsmeowmanheim.com / 215 S. Charlotte St., Manheim, PA
When in Manheim, go for the garlic Parm at The Cat’s Meow.
10. Fat Pigs
fatpigslancaster.com / 415 N. Prince St. #100, Lancaster, PA
Also known as “Fetty Wootz,” Fat Pigs brought Lancaster-bred barbecue to The Brickyard. Smoked wings come in four dry rub flavors or tossed in classic hot sauce, Louisiana Smack or eight other sauces.
40 cent wings on Tuesdays
11. Springhouse
springhousebeer.com / 209 Hazel St., Lancaster, PA
The Hazel Street offshoot of the Taproom’s Center City location has Springhouse smoked wings (choose from seasonal flavors like Korean BBQ and peach habanero or the standard hot and mild) to go with its fresh brewed creative beers like grapefruit pale ale or Big Gruesome chocolate peanut butter stout.
Wednesdays all day: 12 for $9 plus live music at 7:00 Mondays: ½ off all small plates (including wings)
GREATER HARRISBURG
12. Boro Bar
borobar.com / 4425 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA / 401 E. Main St., Hummelstown
This hidden gem with locations in Hummelstown and at Harrisburg Riverview holds the title of Central PA Wing Quest Champion. Choose from nine sauces, like honey mustard or teriyaki, to mix as you like with 10 different rubs, such as mesquite coffee or four chili and honey.
One dollar off wings on Wednesdays
13. Zembie’s
226 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA
An East Shore cult fave for classic wings from mild to hot, plus suicide garlic, BBQ honey and Twang Teriyaki.
Sixty cent wings weeknights from 5-7 p.m. and 9-11 p.m., plus all weekend long
14. Midtown Tavern
themidtowntavern.com / 1101 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA
This downtown spot offers 15 creative sauce flavors including sweet curry BBQ, lemon pepper and Blazin’ Berry.
15. Ted’s
tedsbarandgrill.com / 7300 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg / 1313 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA
Try the dry rub with Middleswarth BBQ chips. The hot sauce and bleu cheese mix in the Dejavu flavor is also worth a visit.
16. Eagle Hotel
facebook.com/TheEagleHotel / 1361 N. Mountain Road, Harrisburg, PA
The Linglestown area’s local spot for wings and a great selection of beer.
Ten wings for $15.99 with a pitcher of lager, all day every day
17. Underdog Sports Bar
underdogsportsbarandgrill.com / 3100 Paxton St., Harrisburg, PA
With 34 flavors to choose from, you can go back again and again. Most unique? Cinnamon maple chipotle, but more traditional yet fun sauces include Jack Daniel’s, jalapeño cheese and salt and vinegar.
45 cent wings on Mondays or boneless wings on Wednesdays
18. Momo’s
momosbbqandgrill.com / 307 Market St., Harrisburg, PA
The secret to these wings is the method: they’re dusted with BBQ rub then smoked, quick fried and tossed in your choice of 13 gourmet BBQ sauces, from a house Memphis style to a mole inspired sauce with cherries and cocoa. The Alabama White is a lesser known sauce worth a try.
50 cent wings on Tuesdays and 50 cent boneless wings on Wednesdays
19. Moe’s
4709 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA
Locally famous wing flavors include: suicide, hot, mild, hot garlic, hot honey BBQ, honey BBQ, garlic, garlic Parmesan, Cajun, Old Bay, rotisserie and ranch.
Wing night at Moe’s is Mondays, 50 cents each
20. Brewhouse
brewhousegrille.com / 2050 State Road, Camp Hill, PA
A Lower Allen local spot for jumbo wings and, if you dare, chef’s habanero hot sauce.
12 wings for $6.99 on Mondays
21. 1794 The Whiskey Rebellion
1794dining.com / 10 S. Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA
Farm fresh, free-range wings come with signature Scorpion sea salt, maple bourbon glaze or whiskey BBQ.
YORK COUNTY
22. Granfalloons
falloonsyork.com / 41 E. Princess St., York, PA
Founded in 1975, Granfalloons has been a favorite York city hangout for decades. This neighborhood bar is open til 2 a.m. every day, making it the perfect place to stop for wings after a night on the town.
23. Pho Bistro
yorkphobistro.com / 887 E. Market St., York, PA
Coconut curry wings are brined overnight to make the meat tender, then floured and fried. Broccoli, carrots and mushrooms are coated along with the wings in a sauce of coconut milk and curry powder, and then all are given one last hit in the wok for crispness. The result is irresistible. Order them spicy and beat the heat with coconut juice.
24. The Vault
vaultyork.com / 1990 N. George St., York, PA
The Vault has two York locations, both renovated from former banks. Stop in to try their “soon to be famous Vault wings,” one of the many family recipes they keep locked up.
Half price wings on Mondays and Thursdays
25. The Cove
thecoveyork.com / 1500 S. George St., York, PA
Upscale pub picks, live music and 200 types of whiskey are served up at The Cove. Hot honey flavored wings are a unique favorite.
26. Caeser’s
caeserpizza.com / 1125 Roosevelt Ave., York, PA
Twenty flavors of wings, served up bone-in or boneless, are best accompanied by one giant slice of pizza.
27. Burning Bridge Tavern
www.bbtpa.com / 108 Hellam St., Wrightsville, PA
Like hot wings? Stop by the river at an industrial honky-tonk tavern and try BBT’s One Alarm, Two Alarm, Three Alarm or All Call wings.
12 wings for $7.50 after 5 p.m. on Wednesdays
28. Holy Hound Taproom
www.holyhoundtaproom.com / 57 W. Market St., York, PA
Try 30 rotating craft beers with a side of mango habanero wings.
Mondays are half priced wing night
GETTYSBURG
29. Sharpshooter’s Grille
sharpshootersgrille.com / 900 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg, PA
Voted Gettysburg’s best wings. Go for the tequila lime or Cannonball BBQ.
Fifty cent wings on Wednesdays starting at 5 p.m.
30. Blue and Gray Bar and Grill
bluegraybargrill.com / 2 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA
With 25 Civil War themed flavors to choose from, like the 1st Minnesota horseradish and honey, the 11th Mississippi Creole BBQ, and of course the 141st Pennsylvania apple BBQ, only the bravest sign the waiver for Gettysburg ghost pepper wings.
Fifty cent wings on Wednesdays
HANOVER
31. Divino Pizzeria
divino-pizzeria.com / 1 Center Square, Hanover, PA
Jalapeño ranch and garlic Parm are the flavors that keep locals coming back to this downtown Hanover fave.
24 wings for $14.99 on Wednesdays
32. Bill Bateman’s Bistro
billbateman.com / 1418 Baltimore St., Hanover, PA
If you really love wings, go for all-you-can-eat wings on Mondays and try “the best buffalo wings in town.”
33. Warehouse Gourmet
warehousegourmet.net / 7 Pennsylvania Ave., Hanover, PA
If boneless wings are more your thing, try the tenders with mild wasabi dip or hot and bleu for a classic spin.
REGIONAL
34.Arooga’s
aroogas.com / regional locations
With nine locations within our region, there’s always an Arooga’s nearby. Try their 27 sauces and four rubs to mix and match. Several sauces are winners of the National Buffalo Wing Festival including the Kangarooga with award-winning hot sauce, habaneros, jalapeños, cilantro and honey. Can’t decide? Try the Almost Everything cult favorite blend of hot, Ragin Cajun, hickory smoked honey BBQ and garlic herb flavors all mixed together.
35. Crazy Tomato
crazytomatopa.com / 1738 Filbert St., York, PA / 1270 E. Philadelphia St. York, PA / 380 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA
Don’t let the name fool you; this place actually prides itself on smoked meats—including wings. Sweet heat BBQ is the signature sauce, but you can choose from seven others. Find them conveniently in East and West York or Lancaster locations.
By Keely Childers Heany | With Bri Burkhart & Emily Freiert | Photography by Donovan Roberts Witmer
