Great spot for quick takeout, especially during COVID as you can't even enter the restaurant! Food was okay , but it does the trick if you're in the mood for takeout - LOL! Would highly recommend the buffalo wings, so good! read more

Buffalo Joe's - Cheese Chips - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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We ordered a mild party pan and a double spicy. We've been coming here for years and the wings were amazing. Had a side of waffle fries with cheese and an RC Cola. Best in town. read more

GO HERE!! YOU WILL LOVE IT!! Been going here for 33+ Years!! Great service! Very friendly! Consistent! Best wings around for sure!! GO HERE!! read more

Been going to Buffalo Joes for 30 yrs or so. Usually it is a quick in and out, great food, cash only. My last experience was stupid, if a restaurant experience can rank as stupid? Ok, it was very crowded, hot, and stuffy!! My family of 5 and I jump up to place our order. I told the "rude" girl taking my order that I would like to order 6 mild wings, fries with cheese and a Diet Coke. She says "6 oh mid". I couldn't understand what in the hell she was trying to communicate?? I told her I don't know what you are saying? She kept repeating "6 oh mid." She said this like 4 times and I still had no idea what she was trying to say?? When my husband got up he ordered for the kids and himself. The girl said " she just ordered a bunch of wings, are you sure you want to order more?" He asks what I ordered. She says I ordered 60 wings! WTF, who orders 60 wings for themselves? I am lucky if I can eat 4 of the 6 I tried to order. This is beyond stupid!!! Secondly, if I order a Diet Coke, they will serve you "RC." There is a shitload of sugar in RC and I don't drink the "sugar loaded" drinks. So this "rude" girl takes her order pad and rips off the sheet and proceeds to throw it down and says "ok, it doesn't work like that." She proceeds to get annoyed and coughs down into the Merkt cheese. Freakin gross!!! So I tell her that I would like one order of 10 mild wings, because ordering 6 isn't what they do. Ok, so we cleared up that communication problem. After we got our food, we are sitting and eating. One of the workers is dragging a drippy garbage bag throughout the seating area. There is a huge smear of garbage on the floor. This place seemed so freaking dirty and now garbage is being smeared on the floor next to where ppl are eating their food. Outside of the rude girl who had no ppl or communication skills, the RC sugar-loaded drink and the feeling of dirty restaurant, I don't think I will continue to go the place. The first 30 years were tolerable, but rudeness and dirty environment are not what I pay for when trying to get some grub. What a disappointing experience!! I couldn't wait to get out of there to wash my hands. My husband was totally appalled by this "stupid" dirty experience, too. read more

One of my favorite wing spots. Unique crispy chicken wings . My favorite is the mild . And waffle fries :). With extra ranch. I'm not a drum person but with buff joes , I eat everything ! Only down thing is that they only accept cash . read more

Buffalo Joe's - Mild wings & waffle fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Buffalo Joe's is legendary!!! The wings are amazing, the sauce is delicious! The atmosphere is that of a college town wing spot and the service is outstanding!!! 5 Stars all day eeer' day! read more

Bring cash and get ready to experience an amazing set of wings. If you like spicy, order the suicide wings. Don't worry, it's not as blazing hot as you'd think - it's just amaZING!! read more

This place is like legitimately good. The chicken is very juicy and always hitting the right spot. Personally I recommend their boneless chicken wings. In particular I recommend you guys get the buffalo style boneless wings. And when you add those with waffle fries....Oh my Jesus.... so good!!! Now the only reason why I'm going to give them four stars is because I'm still a little annoyed that they only take cash. To me not only is that a bit inconvenient but also a bit suspicious. But hey don't let that stop you from getting some of the best chicken in Evanston (and probably Chicago area)!! So head on the Buffalo Joe's if you're looking for some serious chicken!! read more

First and last time to visit. Place is dirty and the staff/cashier were eating while working and licking fingers then touching food. Wait was long, so we got to observe the stomach turning display of the help. read more

This place was a decent place for wings in the past. However, most recently, it has been disappointing. That might be an understatement. We got a tray of wings for a party, and these were some of the smallest wings I have ever seen. They were so laughably small that I hesitate to call them chicken wings. For this reason, I regretfully decrease my rating from a 4 to a 3. This is still the only wings place in Evanston, so they have that. read more

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I've been going to Buffalo Joe's for nearly 30 years! I rate their wings as # one of the world. Spicy or suicide are my favorites. Their cheese fries are amazing. Don't forget to order extra sides of celery sticks and sauce. Friendly and dedicated work staff. Great urban atmosphere. read more

If you're craving hot, spicy, mouth watering wings- this is the spot for you. This place is a total dive and awesome spot for an afternoon snack after a football game or quick weeknight dinner. The wings cannot be beat- we dream about them and wish they'd deliver to Lakeview (farther down south in Chicago). Waffle fries are pretty good as well- but ask for them well done! Only downside is the decor and atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired- tables can sometimes be left messy and the bathrooms are sub par - basically your typical bar style environment. Best thing to do is call ahead an order take out! read more

Buffalo Joe's - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Kid who was working the register today, 11/7 was a total dud. When asked how spicy is the mild vs spicy, he said he didn't know. I'd imagine at a wing spot that question is pretty common. He looked annoyed, mild eye roll and was clear that he didn't care to be working, clearly didn't want to do his hair today either because he had a top knot tied on top of his head that looked like a sloppy poodle and definitely not tying away the rest of his hair, which seemed unruly like Shaggy and could shed anywhere. We ordered to stay and were presented with our food to go, and in one order of wings, we had one drum and all flats that were basically skin and bones with little meat. The wings tasted good, but seeing photos here now it's clear that wasn't the standard. Everyone else that worked there was nice, but man was that kid rude. This is a job, put your best effort forward. read more

This is a quiet, unassuming local joint. Came here with a friend and ordered a Buffalo chicken sandwich. I enjoyed the sandwich - chicken was nice and crispy with a tasty bun (5/5). However, I felt that the interior of the restaurant could use some TLC. Next time I will probably get my food to go. read more

It is cash only, but so worth it. These wings are a staple in Evanston. You will not find any better wings in downtown Evanston. They are perfectly cooked every time, the sauce is amazing. read more

Employees are irresponsible, they lack professionalism. All chatting and having a good old time while forgetting to pack things in my order. Cheese was missing for the nachos and an order of cheese fries. Unfortunately I didn't notice until I got home, 20 minute drive. What is so hard about verifying the order before giving it to a customer? Oh wait, that would mean the Employees have to be responsible which they are not. I have gone there many times in the past and this time besides the lack of Employee responsibility the wings tasted as though they were not freshly fried. Soggy and skimping on the sauce. Wake up Mr. Buffalo Joe, Employees will ruin your business and put you out of business if action is not taken. From a customer being honest. read more

One of the best places around Evanston to eat some wings. Orders are made on the spot. The classic wing sauce is above average with great flavor. The handmade ranch sauce has great taste. The place is full of sports memorabilia that could make you feel like your taken to their very own man cave. Although they give you a lot of celery it all goes well pretty good with a beer. Just be ready to pay cash, as no cards are accepted. They do however have an ATM machine inside for the convenience. Overall a good go to spot for wings. read more

Buffalo Joe's - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I write this review with great respect. I start by saying I've been going to BJs since 1994. The food was always consistent hot and good. I am sad to say my recent visit which takes me one hour drive. The wings was not hot but even more the wings are the size of a female pinky finger. I am sad to say It's a no for me. read more

We love their food but the pan costs have been terribly questionable recently. A single pan order is already $77, if they're including the sales tax, the the total cost shouldn't be more than $85 in all. If I give $100, why am i getting only $5 back in change??? And where's my receipt??? No receipt to explain the extra charges??? Yeah, someone's helping themselves. Been loyal for years. Never coming back again. read more

Buffalo Joe's in Evanston has great spicy wings with light tangy taste. You can buy a single order or double order depending on your hunger pangs. The only downside is being a cash only restaurant which forces you to buy bottled water. Their wings are expensive. I still prefer Buffalo Wild Wings for their spicy garlic sauce and buy one get one free wings on Tuesdays special. read more

Buffalo Joe's - Spicy wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Fun, casual dining. Quick service, except when crowded, which it often is. No frills.

This place ALWAYS hit the spot. Highly recommend if you like Beer and Wings with a company of good friends. Very friendly staff and always attentive to their customers! read more

Buffalo Joe's - Hot Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Highly upset and disappointed. Wings are teeny tiny, hardly any meat on them, and we paid $70. Very upset $70 for what celery sticks and ranch?? Because there was no meat on those wings. We would come here over 10 years ago and loved it. Today we drove over 35 miles and very disappointed. What a waste of time and money. Sauce is really good but get some meat on those bones!! read more

Excellent mild sauce but the wing quality and the customer service is the reason for the low rating. read more

Buffalo Joe's - Mild wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Terrrible customer service!! I can't even comment on the food because I've never gotten to even order. Every time I've been there, there's an insane wait, only one guy running back and forth between the indoor area and the outdoor take out patio, and I've never gotten my order taken down. Also, when I call theyre always busy!! I wanna get the wings and leave a real food review! read more

Solid 4 stars. Food is really good, and doesn't take crazy long to make. Unfortunately, only cash is accepted, and the location isn't exactly crystal clean. Would recommend calling in advance for carry out. read more

Best wings in town. So blessed to be located just minutes away from this location. This review is only based off their mild wings. They're crispy and flavorful. Goto this place if you're in the area. You won't regret it. read more

It's really nothing special. Wings are barely ok. I guess the waffle fries are awesome so that's something. Venue is pretty lame. Feels like I'm in a Wendy's in 1986. read more

This is supposed to be the go to spot, nah NEXT. I just paid $16 for 10 small Wings I could eat in 2 bites and cheese fries that had cheese that tasted like it was heated straight from a cheese wiz can. Didn't even eat the fries so I wouldn't get sick. I can't recommend this place read more

Buffalo Joe's - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

If you live in the suburbs, there is no other place to look other than Buffalo Joe's (Buff Joe's). The sauces are the most flavorful wing sauces I have ever had and the chicken is crispy. Even though COVID has limited in door dining, they still have lines out the door in freezing temperatures! So worth the wait in line and the drive home, almost pulled over to get into the wings but waited for a proper napkin set up haha. You won't be disappointed - go for the hottest they offer! read more

The wing sauce n ranch so good I always get suicide with the peppers on top.. fye fye fye .. the cheese sauce is not the melted cheese but I still always get the Buffalo cheese fries read more

Food is delicious! We got a double order of the wings and a Chicago style hot dog. Only thing that made it difficult was that this place is cash only, but there is an ATM around the corner. Looks like during non-covid times you can also use the ATM they have in stores. read more

My husband and I just came back from this AMAZING place. He told me that he used to go there during his high school years (he's 40 now), he was so happy for being back now that we live out of state. It was my first time there since I am not from the USA and OMGOSH! These are the BEST wings I have ever tasted! Also, the entire crew are FANTASTIC, so friendly, kind, and patient! We left the place with a huge smile, not only because of the amazing food but because of the amazing personnel. Next visit we will stop by for sure. read more

Ahhh. Buffalo Joe's. I hope you stick around forever and ever. The very first time I ever visited Chicago-land area was to visit my BFF who happened to live in Evanston at the time (she attend Northwestern grad school). She took me here for their wings, and I got to try it a few times again after I moved to Chicago. This is one of those places that just need to stay the same as a true Chicago staple. While I do love spicy food, it's been a little more difficult for my stomach to handle as I got older. Plus, I like to taste my food, and I get sad when something is so numbingly spicy that I can't taste anything anymore. Anyway, I just like to get the spicy wings and a side of fries. I'm not a huge fan of the cheddar cheese because it's a little too heavy for me for some reason. While I do love my cheese fries, I just haven't quite developed a taste for this kind yet. Maybe I'll get around to it :) read more

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About a 2-2.5: Buffalo Joe's is an NU institution; this place is opened late, and they are known for their buffalo wings and chips (waffle fries). I usually get the Suicide Wings, extra well-done, with a side of cheddar chips. The sauce is more tangy and saucy, rather than spicy (there are slices of jalapenos on top to give it that 'kick'). There is a consistency problem with the size of the wings, as the size has decreased tremendously; in addition, the taste of the wings can alternate being saucy and tangy or tasting like ammonia (!!!). Make sure you request for fresh chips (waffle fries), as when it gets cold, you can't appreciate the thick powdery cheese sauce that comes on top (it's thick, creamy, and salty; this can also fluctuate in being a little less thick)! I love that they have RC Cola, which is quite refreshing. The tables are sticky, and the place is not the most clean and sanitary-friendly (the bathroom is another whole mess :O Also, keep in mind that they only accept cash. +Cheddar Chips +Suicide Wings (extra well-done) +cash only +sticky tables T___T +metered parking read more

TERRIBLE wings. I can't even BELIEVE people--anyone--would recommend them. They're TERRIBLE, disgusting. Some of you people who think they're great must be on some pretty heavy drugs. The sauce tastes like ketchup with a little hot sauce. It's very strange... And there's WAY too much sauce. It's like eating gobbly gook. They're the SMALLEST WINGS on earth!!! Don't take my word for it: I took pictures... One next to a quarter: THE QUARTER IS WIDER THAN THEIR FREAKING WINGS! (and it wasn't just this one wing, they were all that small). I posted them under the business pictures. How can a wing place find such small wings to serve? Are they aborted chickens, or chicks? Are they even chickens? Their spicy wings aren't even hot... then they have "suicide" wings where they're not really any hotter--they just douse them in more sauce--AND ADD GIARDINARE. how disgusting!!! (it might be good drunk food or something, but don't call them buffalo wings) THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE BLUE CHEESE!!! I suppose asking for carrots to go with celery (like you'd get in... Buffalo) would be totally out of the question if they're too cheap to even stock blue cheese! This place shouldn't be allowed to associate itself with wings OR Buffalo, let alone both. The staff wasn't very friendly... I was trying to read the menu and got rushed into ordering. Once we sat down, we overheard a group of people arguing on the other side of the eating area... not just arguing, but standing up shouting in each other faces, ready to punch arguing... the kind of thing where you debated if you should get up and leave, or get ready to dial 911. guess who it was? the staff. The *only* redeeming thing about this place was the waffle fries... they were pretty darn good. They weren't exactly cheap... An order of wings, waffle fries w/ cheese, and two drinks came out to be $17. I want my $17 back. Really. They were that bad. It was one of those meals where you sat and debated if you wanted to finish, or if you would just abort and go elsewhere... we ended up eating more later I'm pretty sure. I've had better wings at Applebee's. If you think the wings here are the best ever, you're really missing out. read more

Buffalo Joe's - SMALLEST WINGS you'll ever find! how can they serve such small wings??? how can a quarter be wider than a wing? - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Famed and acclaimed, Buffalo Joe's is an anchor in Evanston and a primary contributor to the Northwestern freshman 15. You'll hear tales of its wonder and glory from all over but sometimes you just have to see it to believe it. I've made a few trips to Buffalo Joe's over the years and never counted it as a legendary wing....until now. On the latest edition of Get Yo Wing On, I waited in line and a brilliant idea came to my head, what if I ordered Buffalo Joe's wings extra well done?! Extra well done? Hell yes they made me a batch!!! The wait is comedic, you'll see people running off with their score with trays filled to the brim with wings, cheddar waffle fries, and the All-American celery with batches of ranch and bleu cheese. Lacking the glitz and glamour of fancier trappings, you'll find Buffalo Joe's with the charm of any greasy spoon you'll find across America sprinkled with a tinge of intoxicating wing aroma. The concept is simple: freshly cooked wings laced with some of the best wing sauces you'll find in the city. Wings come in mild, spicy, BBQ, and if they like you they'll make some spicy BBQ. More spice-addicted souls can try their suicide wings laced with jalapenos but your ears might be left blowing out billows of smoke! These wings are lilliputian in stature but what they lack in size they compensate with volume and honest to goodness flavor. I've always found the wing sauce exceptionally delicious with a little extra kick to leave your mouth watering but veritably, I find myself a texture freak. I love texture on my food so when I got my wings extra well done and brought it back to the table my eyes lit up. The first bite was the best bite as I finally figured out the puzzle and unlocked the greatness of Buffalo Joe's at last. Extra well done means extra tasty crispy to the beat of my drum. You're going to find yourself wanting to come back for another visit to this Evanston wingery, and you just have to figure out what wing is best for you, but don't let me be the judge - take a bite out that for yourself! read more

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What happen to this place? I had been coming here since my high school days, that's back in the 90's, yes I am dating myself. Back then the wings were of higher quality and the staff was fun and friendly. I usually go out of my way to come by Buffalo Joe's when in town. I believe it is no longer worth it. The nostalgia is all but gone. When I arrived there were no happy can I get your order or help of any kind. Two employees chatting away ignoring us and only turning around to give us the look of "oh no, more customers." The young individual that helped me did not say a word only stood there ready with his pen and order receipt. When I ordered my wings only silence and dissatisfaction set in. As we walked down the line, the soda lady was worse, moody for no reason. Next, the cashier, ignoring me as I hand her my order receipt. The taste of my wings that are now 2-3 times smaller is no longer captivating. Some of the flavor still maintains but I would no longer drive out of my way for this place. I guess it's finally time to move on. read more

Buffalo Joe's - Mild - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

What a bizarre place. So they call it "Buffalo" Joe's. That's offensive, in my opinion, being a native Buffalonian (I know you love the way that rolls off the tongue). If you're expecting real buffalo wings, this joint sucks. Period. Skimpy, nasty, sweet, weird wings without blue cheese. That's what comes to my mind now when I think of Buffalo Joe's. Upon entering the rude staff rushed me into ordering and looked at me like I was insane when I asked for blue cheese with my wings. This is when I knew we were in trouble, but we had read good reviews of the place so we figured it was worth a try. The order taking employee told me "they good, you should try them" so, with this ringing endorsement, Dane and I ordered a double order and some waffle fries. I think we ordered them mild but I can't remember because I'm still trying to wash the memory from my mind. Somewhere around this point, I saw the most offensive thing of all - giardiniera on top of a pile of the tiniest wings I've ever seen. Luckily, this monstrosity wasn't ours, but the next order to come out was. The first thing I noticed was the color and excessive quantity of sauce. They looked the color of spaghetti sauce and had were drowned in sauce. The waffle fries looked good (and they were, but deep fried toe jam would have tasted good compared to these wings). Upon arriving at our table, we took the plunge and tasted these tiny, tiny wings. They were so small that we actually had to take a break from eating to laugh about it. We compared the largest wing to a quarter and found the quarter to be wider (see photos uploaded by dane k.). The sauce was sweet and ketchupy. It was at this point when we decided we should consider cutting our losses, dumping the wings in the trash can and finding some real wings but the scary dining room entertainment was too interesting to abandon. I can't stress enough how tiny the wings were. Most of the drumettes, at the big end, were narrower than my thumbnail. Seriously. It was like they were actually pigeon wings. Maybe guinea hens. I'm not sure. Around this time a table started getting loud, every other word being an obscenity (*I* was uncomfortable and I have a mouth like a sailor -- and there were several families with children present). Next thing you know someone threw a tray onto the table and yelled "I told you I'd give you your f-ing money" and there was a verbal exchange that actually scared some people out of the restaurant. As it turns out, this was a table of employees on their break. Nice. I'm from Buffalo and admittedly a tough wing critic; however, these are without a doubt, no question about it, the worst attempt at wings I've EVER tasted. That's a pretty tough distinction to achieve because I've had some really nasty wings. These certainly take the cake. Calling this place "Buffalo Joe's" is false advertising. I hereby make a motion to rename it to "Joe's Ketchupy Pigeon Wing Emporioum" or something along those lines. read more

Buffalo Joe's - Smallest Wings Ever! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Gosh I missed buff joes. Heck, I missed Evanston. I haven't been to this part of town in ages (actually since my best friend moved from here to Portland in 2002) and boy did it feel good to be back. If you find yourself this far north and in the mood for some good old fashion fast food, come check buffalo joes out. The young chicks at the counter loved their job and gave my buddy and I samples of their chili and cream of rice soup. Both were actually delicious. But we came for the wings, which is what buff joes is most famous for. We ordered 10 bbq wings, 10 spicy and 10 suicide wings (which is spicy with jalapeños on top) and a side of cheese fries. The food was served piping hot and the tasted as if they were fried fresh to order. Attn readers - this is classic fast food, which I am a sucker for. Don't go walking in here thinking you're gonna get some gastropub type wings topped with organic herbs and chives for decoration. But nonetheless mega delicious. read more

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