Cora&#x27;s Best Chicken Wings

I have been circling the Nook for a while now in my search for the best Jucy Lucy in the Twin…read moreCities. I've tried the two originals,Matt's and the 5-8, and the upstart Blue Door, among others, but we may have a winner in The Nook. First off, the atmosphere is exactly what a Nook should be: small and comfortable. The service was attentive, friendly and helpful. I noticed that was all the staff not just my server. I also appreciated the obligatory warning about the melted middle of my Lucy. Speaking of which, I tried the #7 Burger (it was recommended when I asked as it had more cheese and bacon). The Burger was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The cheese cheater exploded as a good Lucy should. A 10/10 experience. The hand-cut fried added to the experience and were a great compliment to the burger The beer was cold and refreshing, the food superb, and the staff welcoming. Not much more one can ask for. I will be back that is for sure.

This had been on our bucket list for a while - glad we finally went!…read more It was PACKED on a Friday night, with quite a wait for a table, but we decided to go play score-your-own bowling on the ancient lanes downstairs while we waited. If you don't wanna wait, you can sit at the bar downstairs - or even put an order in at the bar and eat at the lanes. We ended up getting seated in the basement, which I highly recommend! The food was classic - great wings, great fries, great ranch, and awesome Jucy Lucy burgers. The ambiance here is top notch, especially in the basement. Very solid bar food, and though service is stretched a bit thin still a great experience. Bring cash for a soft serve cone after!!

8.8 mi•Marcy-Holmes, Northeast

Bacon jam burger

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Ray J's American Grill

3.9(294 reviews)

Our first visit to Ray J's definitely did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, the…read moreatmosphere was welcoming and the service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant has plenty of TVs, making it a great spot to catch your favorite team and enjoy the game. The food was excellent. We ordered the Asian wings, Drunken wings, and tater tots, and everything was delicious. One thing that really stood out was that they serve whole wings, which is something you do not see at many sports bars. If you are looking for a neighborhood bar with a great vibe, good drinks, friendly service, and tasty food at reasonable prices, Ray J's is a fantastic choice. Whether you are there to watch the game or just grab a bite with friends, it checks all the boxes. What more could you ask for?

Ordered some chicken wings and the Szechuan green beans. I will definitely go back if I'm in the…read moremood for chicken wings, but I'd like to try other items on the menu as well. I tried a bomba dry rub and the drunken wings both were flavorful. There is a variety of flavors to choose from. Which is a good reason to go back & try more. Service was great, pricing = affordable, easy to find seating & easy to park. They have their own parking lot.

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Chicken Ray Js Bone-in Wings (Full Order)

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Cowboy's Saloon

3.1(72 reviews)

12.0 mi

Like this place. Great service. Friendly staff. It is a rustic ambiance. Food was great.read more

We stopped in for the ayce fish fry. The fish was quite good. I had to wait a long time for my…read moreseconds of fish.

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The Kitchen

4.8(5 reviews)

1.9 mi•Midway

Great service great portions good seasoning all in all Great taste the fish is my favoriteread more

Pretty decent place, visited while I was in St Paul Minnesota, very friendly staff, would visit…read moreagain

Chicken Wings & Fries

Turkey Chop and Fries

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Catfish & Fries

Wingstop

2.6(117 reviews)

4.8 mi

Ordered from Wingstop because I really wanted the hot honey chicken strips! I ended up ordering a…read morethree piece of the hot honey strips and fries and extra ranch and chamoy ranch. They were too dry.. I was not impressed. The strips were cooked too much and were not super juicy, like they have been in the past, with little to no seasoning rub. I still ate what I could as I hate wasting food. I may be back, but not any time soon.

Ordered food from door dash for pickup on a Friday around 9pm. I was surprised at how busy the…read moreplace was! They had a couple people waiting for food, a few in line to order and about 10 to-go orders ready for pickup. Door dash was offering 10 free wings with a purchase of $25 so we got 30 wings for $28 which I thought was a good deal. We got Garlic Parmesan, Louisiana Rub, Mango Habanero, Hot Honey Rub, and Spicy Korean Q. We enjoyed all of them but our favorites were Hot Honey Rub and the Louisiana Rub. Everything but Garlic Parmesan leaned a bit hotter than I thought but still very good.

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Skinners Pub & Eatery

4.3(192 reviews)

4.6 mi•West Seventh

I am going on a food tour and that started at Skinner's Pub with their all you can eat Spaghetti…read morenight special. It is spaghetti with toast and comes with the choice of soup or salad. I got a salad and it came loaded with cheese and cucumbers. You get your choice of dressing. The spaghetti itself was good. The sauce is thin but flavorful. It also comes with meatballs. There was also delicious buttered toast on the side. I had two plates of spaghetti and left with leftovers for 12 dollars before tip. Was it the best spaghetti I've ever had? No, my aunt owns an Italian restaurant but it was homestyle. It hit the spot and the value cannot be beaten. The restaurant was PACKED at 4:30 PM and there was a reason for that. Service was great as well. I will happily add Spaghetti Tuesdays to my rotation.

Went here the other day…read more Had wings, pizza and the potato skins. Service was decent. Nothing too crazy. Typical dive bar aesthetic. Dark lighting and some sports going on in the background. If you live close and there are no other options, then come but otherwise probably not worth it. I do not recommend it.

Schells Firebrick with Top of the Line

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March 2025

bb.q Chicken St.Paul

4.2(70 reviews)

4.7 mi•Mac-Groveland

Ordered through the bb.q Chicken app and everything was on point. The tteokbokki was super chewy…read morewith a nice kick, and the wings were crispy and packed with flavor. Honestly just really good food all around. Definitely ordering again.

We ordered 2 medium size boneless wings : Gangnam style and honey garlic, Tteokbokki (spelled…read moredifferently on their menu) and Japchae. The flavors were delicious. One in our group thought KChiMac was better. But I like the food equally. Street parking is hard to find next to the restaurant (we parked in the neighborhood on a parallel street). You order at the counter and they deliver the food to you.

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The Coop

4.2(135 reviews)

6.3 mi

WOW WOW WOW! Loved EVERYTHING! Ribs were fall of the bone…read moretender. Requested sauce on the side and the ribs were delicious even without it! The chicken is absolutely amazing and beyond expectations! There seems to be no breading and the chicken skin is very crunchy and delicious (like chincharrones). Service was excellent and timing of cooking was clearly communicated ahead of time. Worth the wait! And by the photos, it clearly is a fun vibe to look at the decorations! Will definitely share with friends and family and return again soon!

After hearing the hype about the chicken here, I decided to give it a go for lunch! While they may…read morebe famous for their chicken, I'm here to tell you the RIBS are where it's at!! This is located in a neighborhood with a small parking lot or free parking in the neighborhood. There is a small patio and a few tables and chairs on the inside. I would plan on taking your food to go. The vibes are classic and there are a bunch of fun pictures from Minnesota history! My boys enjoyed looking at those! The service here was extremely friendly and laid back. Kind of like having family cook your meal! That's a hard vibe to find these days! The food: We got the rib and chicken dinner. The chicken was fried golden(this is pressure cooked in oil) made for a nice flavor. I wouldn't say it knocked my socks off but definitely solid pieces of chicken. I am here to rave about the ribs!! Oh my gosh!!! The bones just fell out! The meat was so tender and the BBQ had the perfect about of sweetness!! I will for sure be back for the ribs!!! The mashed potatoes were ok. Next time I would get the fries. We also had the chicken wings plain. Again, nothing over the top special. Did I mention how good those ribs were!? Haha we ended with some mini donuts which were your standard mini donut but were delicious! This place is definitely worth a try!!

BBQ Rib Dinner

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D-spot

4.1(601 reviews)

5.6 mi

If you like trying different wing sauces, this is the place to go! They have a huge selection of…read moresauces. The service has always been good too. One time we had to wait quite a while for our food, but the workers acknowledged the delay, apologized, and even brought us fries and drinks while we waited. That kind of customer service goes a long way. Definitely worth trying out!

D-Spot is consistently ranked among the top places for wings...and it is well deserved. The sauces…read moreare superb merging to behold. I am not a huge fan of the decor with "moss art" a lot of skulls and skeletons. To be honest, the service is a little slow but the flavor more than makes up for it. Tonight I am enjoying the "War Hammer" which is a sweet chili based sauce. There is a special slight burn in the back of my throat...which is just want you want from a "spicy wing". The sauce will not obliterate your taste buds, so you can enjoy the food. The fries and onion rings are very tasty as well. Overall, if you like wings (and who doesn't) you will love D-Spot.

Assortment of chicken wings (green curry was our favorite)

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Secret Menu

Joey C’s Pizza

4.2(26 reviews)

6.1 mi

My favorite was my kids cheese pineapple pizza! My grandpa got the wings and loved them said they…read morewere crispy and lots of buffalo sauce.

We called for a pickup. The sauce was so peppery it was nearly uneatable. Have ordered takeout…read moreseveral times before & never had this issue. Eaten in at the restaurant with no issues. Won't be going back.

We have several different sauces for our wings, buffalo is pictured

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Our pizza fry's are world class!

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Review Man Sam T.

12 years ago

i don't know why all these scrubs are giving less than it should get these are the best wings i come from London to get these anyone giving lower than a 4 well should not even take the time to review at all that's all i have to say champs read more

Kyle S.

3 years ago

Recently ordered delivery. Absolutely disgusting. How does this place stay in business?

K S.

12 years ago

Hands down the best chicken wings I've ever had

Andreea C.

14 years ago

Some of the best chicken in the twin cities

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Bonchon is that deal. Better than the Korean fried chicken I've had thus far, and those places were…read morepretty good. The fried rice was great. The wings are not overly sauced and very crispy. Self ordering was easy. Clean place. Great for a quick, delicious dining experience.

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