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In 1946, Louise Duffney opened a corner Gin Mill at Sheridan Drive and Millersport Highway in Amherst, New York, just north of Buffalo. It was in 1969 that the local tavern known simply as Duff's served up their first batch of chicken wings. Selling nearly 20 pounds of wings a week, Duff's began to create a name for itself and a reputation for having the best wings in Buffalo. It was around 1985 that it was established that Duff's wings were indeed famous, and the name became official. Duff's Famous Wings in Amherst, New York still operates in the same original location. Now I'm not a native Buffalonian, BUT...as a lifelong upstate NYer who loves wings the way I do, you come to know that the debate in Buffalo has always been....Anchor Bar, or Duff's? I'm here to tell you that Duff's is the way to go. Now, granted, both Duff's and Anchor Bar have franchised and become somewhat commercialized, but the difference between the two is Anchor Bar's quality has dropped, while Duff's has not. Duff's has other choices on their menu, but I can only review their wings, as it's all I ever get when I'm in the area. "WARNING! MEDIUM IS HOT! MEDIUM HOT IS VERY HOT! HOT IS VERY VERY HOT!" That's the warning that you'll see on their menu, but it's also what wins them the war for me. Their wings have always been crispy and flavorful. While Anchor Bars hot flavored wings taste buttery and mild to me, Duff's are exactly what they say they are...VERY hot and flavorful. A sniff of the scent of the sauce can make beads of sweat appear atop my head, and that's how it should be! Take it from me, if you're wondering where to go in Buffalo for amazing wings, Duff's is the spot. read more

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I would have given Duff's five stars if I had only gotten the wings because we all know they are amazing. Unfortunately I ordered a small size order of shoestring french fries and that's just what they tasted like shoe strings, cold, hard, just terrible but I guess my garbage can enjoy them. You can do better Duff's. read more

Went to Duffs in OP for lunch. As always food was great. We order too much but brought it home for dinner. High light was our server. Her name is Madeline. Very wonderful and sweet. She was busy, but kept checking on us. She wonderful. Totally desevered the tip we left her. If you go there ask for Madeline. read more

Always love visiting Duffs when we come back to wny to visit. Met up with a friend and our kiddos this recent trip. We were seated quickly by a nice friendly hostess. We ordered some apps- spinach artichoke dip and shoestring fries as well as our drinks. They arrived pretty quick and tasted great. We then ordered our meals- of course I ordered the wings crispy and saucy. I ordered the wings mild medium in flavor and my friend did a bbq type I believe. Kids ordered their Mac n cheese, burger and quesadillas. It seemed to take a bit of time to get our entrees though. Everything came out perfect and to everyone's satisfaction! And our server was very nice and attentive. read more

This was my second time at Duff's. My first visit was 2 years ago with a loyal Duff customer who bragged to me how the wings were the best in town. Unfortunately, at that time, this was not our experience as the wings were overcooked and dry and frankly not enjoyable. My friend attributed our bad experience to an off night and I gave Duff's benefit of doubt... Fast forward to today. Finally gave Duff's a second chance to wow me and they did not dissapoint. I ordered beef on weck & wings combo. This was my very first beef on weck so I was curious what all the hype was about. Tender & juicy roast beef on a weck roll with gravy and raw horseradish. WHAT A SANDWICH! One of the better roast beef sandwiches I have had. As for the wings, got the Carolina Gold BBQ wings. Tender, juicy and delicious. A night & day experience. Cant wait to go back for another beef on weck! read more

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What can ya say?? THIS IS THE BEST WING JOINT IN BUFFALO, PERIOD!!!! My wings were cooked perfectly with the right amount of heat, my fries were hot and my iced tea was constantly kept filled by 'Jolene' (I think that was her name). I've been there before AND WILL GO THERE EVERY TIME I'M IN BUFFALO!!!! read more

We did a wing trail while in Buffalo for the day and hit 3 popular spots. This was definitely our favorite. The service and atmosphere were great and the wings were crispy and sauced well. Whenever I make my way through Buffalo I will stop here again. read more

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As I've said in another review, not all Duff's are created equal! If you're in the southtowns, consider this your best foray into Duff's wings, as I think this is the superior location. With the caveat that I'm not someone who can handle heat, I think it's important to note that Duff's in general are on my usual dinner rotation, and this Duff's location is the one I bring my out of town friends and family when they want wings without the hassle of bringing them down to East Aurora. The selection is a little bit different than the Dick and OG Duff's, and I think it's what elevates this place. It's also bigger, has better natural light, and does small things that I believe put this up on the pedestal as far as Duff's locations go. They have a bunch of TVs with Buffalo style trivia, and nice outdoor seating which I haven't actually seen because I never seem to get to this location outside of the winter time. The large fries are obscenely large, and put together in a way that isn't just thrown into a brown bowl, so it feels like you're in something a little bit nicer than a general wing joint. Service is about what I expect from my other locations. They've always been attentive, and we've never had an issue. Their Carolina Char BBQ wings are the main reason you need to go to this location. If you're a Garlic Parm fan, I don't know what to tell you if you're trying to go elsewhere! The celery is always huge and crunchy here, which is something you really can't get if you want to dunk some veggies at home. Honestly, if you are here, the Carolinas are the flavor you absolutely NEED to try. Tangy, sweet, charred - I'm not sure what else you might want. They are a hit EVERY time we come here. read more

Duff's Famous Wings - Carolina Char B Q and Mild Medium wings with a Large fry.. a great combination! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Granted, I don't get to Buffalo for authentic wings very often, but the wings here seemed rather pricey. This location is convenient to the Leisure Rink though, so I came with my daughter and parents after a hockey game there. In terms of the food, everything we got was very tasty, so no complaints there. Pay close attention to the warnings about the spiciness of the sauces: they are not joking!! I got the chicken fingers which were huge (I got 2 meals out of my order). Complaint: can't sub out regular fries for sweet potato, even for an upcharge. I ordered an app serving of the sweet potato fries anyway, and was only disappointed by having to pay an app price for them - otherwise, they were delicious. That's where my compliments end. Service was marginal to non-existent. Our original server vanished early on, and her replacement was fairly absent for the remainder of our time; it wasn't even particularly busy until we were just about to leave (from what I could see). The clincher came when my parents and I each handed over our credit cards on separate plates for our separate checks, and they were returned to us having been charged for the opposite party's amount. Wow, really? In terms of decor and atmosphere, it's a sports bar feel, which makes sense. One thing I enjoyed was the TV screen featuring Jeopardy-like trivia questions about local sports teams and businesses. Loved the Buffalo paraphernalia all around. Could do without the half naked music videos on the other screens, but whatever. I'd probably come back out of convenience, but would definitely consider takeout over dining in if possible. read more

I'm not sure how I feel about this so I'm going to give them 3 stars instead of 2 ; the benefit of the doubt.. I'm not big on wings but we had to stop because we were in buffalo... & with that being said, I'm not just complaining about the normal part of wings that I always don't like (hot sauce.. no matter if they're mild or hot wings)... I'm also complaining about the fact that they were the DRYEST wings I've ever had :(.. idk if it's just me but man those things were sooo dried out.. Anyways.. we got 30 wings.. 5-char broiled bbq, 5-jack Daniels bbq, and 20-mild wings.. The sauces on the bbq wings were very tasty! But again, dry to the bone.. & I hated the mild wings. But that's just me... Mild means not spicy at all, btw. They were less spicy than a normal NY mild wing. The appetizers we got were ok.. nothing special. The blue cheese was also just ok.. the large amount of celery they give is a big plus but it looked like they hadn't washed the celery??? The atmosphere was cool and the staff was nice.. & They had a big selection of beer and alcohol I think. Now that I think of it, the bathroom was kind of disgusting, though.. looking like it hadn't been "thoroughly" cleaned in ages. The reason I gave it 3 instead of 2 stars is because my boyfriend and I completely disagree with our experience here and the way the food tasted and was cooked.. so I'm torn and also I'm not the best person to judge wings... I don't love 'em.. so that's my review.. just average, not really sure how to feel about it, experience. read more

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I ordered the lunch special of boneless wings, fingers, and fries. The server misunderstood the order and brought out the sampler of wings, boneless wings, and fingers. She apologized and brought out a fairly big order of fries and adjusted the bill accordingly. TASTE: The wings and fingers were crisp. The heat from the mild-medium sauce was perfect - just the right amount kick without burning my tastebuds. It would have been nice if I could have ordered different sauces for the wings and fingers to try other options, but the waitress said they don't do that. (I would have paid an upcharge if available). I had hard time not eating it all in one sitting. My friend who ordered the medium wings had more sauce on them in comparison to my wings and fingers. The puddle of sauce on the bottom of his dish was perfect for dipping fries in - I was a bit jealous. In the future when ordering, I would mention that I want the wings/fingers to be extra saucy. Fries were okay. We put quite a bit of salt on them, but they still seemed to be flavorless. The fries ended up being more of a vessel to eat up the blue cheese. Oh and the blue cheese itself was a bit on the sweeter side; I prefer more of a bold flavor. SERVICE: Okay. Our food took about 30 minutes and the people next to us were complaining about the wait. There was a big party that seemed to be taking up the majority of the waitresses time, which was understandable. I only wish there was more servers working during lunch hours on the weekend. Or perhaps it would have been helpful to have the hostesses check back on tables? Overall, Duff's knows how to make some perfectly crisp wings with the perfect "buffalo" sauce. I would suggest this place to any out-of-towners who want to taste some "Buffalo Wings." Unfortunately I had to knock off a star because the service could have been better and the fries were bland. read more

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This is all you need to know: honey bbq sauce. Being new Buffalo residents, my husband and I are on a quest to find our "wing spot" to bring family and friends to. Our first stop was Duff's as we heard their wings tend to be a crowd favorite. I got the boneless wings with honey bbq sauce (I know, I know, not real wings) and my husband got traditional wings with mild Buffalo and smoked bbq. Y'all that sauce brought heaven to earth for a moment. Duff's does a great job of adding a generous amount of sauce to keep the party going. If you're not a saucer, I'm sure you can ask for them to go a little lighter. The boneless is a meal with fries, and the portion is also generous. Heads up if you want to split, there is a fee of about $2. Also important: the blue cheese. They do not skimp with a tiny cup. You are getting a decent amount and making it worth your time. We are still on the quest, but I have a feeling we will be back here very soon. read more

I got some insider info that if I wanted some finger lickin' mouth burning wings, I should seek them here. I found out after my visit that I went to the "other" duffs location and not the one that gets all the love from other foodies. Ah, well.. Service was the level of friendly that you can only encounter outside of the NYC metro area, if you know what I mean. Smiles!? Being called Hun? Toto, we're not on long island anymore! Atmosphere was essentially equivalent to a sports bar with arcade games. Duffs was just a quick lunch/stopover for me, but had I been a local yokel, I would have likely hung around to play some of the arcade games and watched some TV as there's probably not much else to do around here in the cold months. Fries were the bland crinkle-cut pieces of nostalgia that made me reminisce of the chucky cheese birthday parties of my youth. After the arcade, the only thing they're missing are the creepy robotic animals that play the banjo.. I digress. Duff's was worth the stop. I want to convince some local places on long island to do char-bbq wings. I really, really liked that style despite them just being a wee bit over fried. We also snacked on regular medium wings and I was sipping my drink like I'd been walking in the Sahara for a few days. Whew, spicy. read more

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About as good as you'd expect with wings. Of course, we also had to have some wings while in town, especially since it was my husband's first visit to Buffalo. read more

Duff's Famous Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Love love love Duffs! This location always seems to be super packed and has a great atmosphere and sports bar. vaulted ceilings showcase lots of Buffalo sports memorabilia! It's particularly cool that they have a TV running Buffalo themed trivia visible throughout the whole area. Love dat sauce!! read more

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I knew I was going to love this place. You can smell the wing sauce aroma from the moment you walk through the door. The business has a very simple setup, my order was taken quick and easy. I asked for an order of buffalo wings with Hot buffalo sauce, Ranch and a side of French Fries. When my food arrived to me I immediately went for the chicken. It was drenched in sauce just how I like it. I bit into it and it was so crispy! There are a few different flavors of sauce to choose from. The next time that I visit up state. I will come back to try other flavors. read more

Best wings ever. I love Duffs. Saucy. Crispy. Spicy. The best of all worlds. And they always have a bowl of lollipops that my little guy loves. Fun for all. read more

Went to Duff's today. We were seated and got men's and got drinks fast. Server took our order but came back a few minutes later because she forgot what we ordered. When our food came she forgot silverware and had to go to the bar to get some. We will not be back. read more

Great place to visit. I will recommend this one over the other locations. This place is bigger, better ambiance, TVs everywhere, full bar, hockey decor, comfortable booths and tables, high tables at the bar, and some games for kids and adults. Delicious food with some deals and happy hr. Duffs Famous wings are delicious if you get the regular medium sauce. It's spicy enough to enjoy your wings without the burn on your lips and tongue. Your decision if you want to go hotter. I can take the hot but I won't go anything more than the medium sauce, you have been warned!! read more

Duff's Famous Wings - TV, full bar, ambiance, decorations - Chicken Wings Near Me - Buffalo, New York

They are definitely not great anymore . The wings used to be nice and saucy without asking ...they are now dry and over cooked ...the Beef on weck plus 2 fingers deal is grrat and the beef is tasty. Service was good . Be advised it is a bit questionable for families because they bar crowd is loud and uses profanity ( nobody was causing trouble otherwise) . I aleays used to day Duffs was number 1 ...no even close anymore read more

Great sports bar with famous wings. The wings were super saucy and the right amount of spice. We enjoyed some medium hot wings with their shoe string fries and large pitcher of the fine labatt beer. This location had a great kids meal options, sandwiches and desserts. The service was excellent and the food was perfect with our beer. Glad we had a chance to try this staple during our visit. read more

Service was excellent, the wings were great. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.

We had been in Buffalo for a week on business and our boss decided to take us to Duff's for our last night there and I am glad he did! It was a quiet Thursday night and we were seated right away. I missed the list of beers on the wall when you walk in but our server was able to list them to me by memory starting from light ones and working her way to dark ones. Color me impressed! My boss ordered some fried pickles and a large pulled pork nachos for appetizers. There was enough there I think to fill us all up but these were just the apps! The pickles were fried up just right and the dipping sauce was a great complement. I wasn't trying to fill up on apps but the nachos made it tough not to. Lots of pork, cheese, jalapenos, and sour cream to be had. I hadn't tried a beef on weck yet during our time in Buffalo so the Weck and Wings was the perfect choice for me. The wings were nice sized, perfectly cooked and perfectly sauced. I ordered Medium as they advertise that their sauces run towards the hotter side and they had just the right amount of heat that I was expecting. The beef on weck had very tender beef on a very soft bun topped with salt and caraway seeds. The au jus was a bit thick, more like a gravy but it was delicious and great for dipping. I was thankful that the horseradish was on the side as I am not a fan. Our server was very attentive, stopping by often to check on us and she even skillfully slid the leftover nachos into a To Go box with the skills of a pro! I would definitely recommend Duff's for a great taste of what Buffalo has to offer! read more

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Okay, so I am not a fan of wings in general, so let's just get that out of the way. I am, however, a seeker and consumer of good eats and thought if I am gonna have some good wings that I would find them in Buffalo. First of all, this place has great prices. We came here in the afternoon on the way to Toronto. They had 2 for 1 drink specials and we split a wing basket. The wings were the appropriate spiciness and I loved the crunchiness. I left with a full tummy and was semi-satisfied. I left wondering if I should have ordered spicier ones or added more vinegar or something. I had high expectations for this place and wasn't wowed, but definitely had a good experience. I will definitely try this place again and would also like to go to anchor bar for a comparison. read more

Duff's Famous Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I love wings and enjoy trying different wing restaurants and the different variety of sauces, my all time favorite hot sauce is the original Franks recipe. With much fanfare and hype on how great Duff's famous wings are, we decided to give it a try. My hubby is from Buffalo New York and he prefers Blasdell pizzeria for the best wings in town. We ordered the 10 piece mild/medium hot. The server told us are ordered to be up between 20 to 30 minutes, within 10 minutes are to go order was ready. Returning to our hotel and anxiously opening the box of wings, we noticed there wasn't much sauce on the wings, they looked limp as if microwaved. Biting into the lukewarm rubbery wing with mild/ medium sauce that was as mild as ketchup- very-very disappointing. The best thing about these wings - wasn't the wings, it was the celery and blue cheese dressing. The staff was very nice, the restaurant looks very nice to dine in, the kitchen need some looking into!!!! read more

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Stopped into Duff's after catching a movie. It was later in the evening (730ish) but the place was still pretty crowded. We had to wait for a table, but there were only two of us so it was less than ten minutes. Our waitress was super busy but surprisingly good. Our drinks came out quickly and when we did order some appetizers, the kitchen was pretty quick too. Atmosphere is a big loud which doesn't bother me but if you were in a larger party, I think you'd struggle to hear each other. The portions were huge. I couldn't believe the size of my appetizers. My friend and I giggled and actually asked for boxes as soon as the food arrived. It was deep fried bar food. Getting our bill took a bit longer than usual, but overall it was a pretty decent experience. read more

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My husband wanted to try the wings here and compare them to the Anchor bar. By far he enjoyed the Anchor Bar. I tried the boneless medium to hot wings. It was dry dry and overcooked. It tasted like they sat there for a week. However, the service was friendly and nice. I did not like the food at all. I am always searching for healthy fresh food. This was not. Waste of calories read more

Came after the game. Wings were tasty. Honey bbq we're our favorite. Fried pickles were delicious. Ice tea was terrible for some reason. The bacon burger was good. Service was really slow but the games were on so it was ok. If ever in town I would go again. read more

Overrated. A tourist spot at best. Overly fried. There are better options for wings. Take a pass

Every time we are in Buffalo we stop here. Now....I'm not a huge wing fan so take my review with a grain of salt. The wings were really really good. Very crispy and saucy. My son loved them. I had a salad with medium buffalo chicken strips that was really really good. I know getting a salad at a place known for wings is probably not smart. But it was good along with a cup of chili ! read more

You can give this place a miss. Wings were pretty much inedible. The wings were cold and way too crispy. So much so that you were biting into bones and not chicken at all. read more

Called about an hour and a half ahead to warn them that we would have 40 guests, including a lot of kids. We walked in to tables set up with silverware and water and the waitress was happily expecting us. Despite having only one server and a lot of kid chaos, the waitress did a fantastic job of keeping everyone filled with drinks and the correct food orders. Not a single screw up and the food was all brought out just as ordered and almost exactly at the same time. I believe the waitress deserves a lot of credit but foolishly I didn't get her name (Courtney???)! read more

Duff's chicken wings are terrific. Their sauce? Even better. I would recommend ordering them extra-saucy. Just make sure you are looking at their "heat chart" before ordering. Mild is Medium, Medium is hot, Hot is Extra Hot, etc. The restaurant is almost always packed full of food and/or sports fans. There are several TV's throughout the restaurant and they are always really good with having more than just sports...they usually have a couple TV's playing some funny bloopers to keep you entertained. I've had a couple of their sandwiches and have never been disappointed. The staff is made up of a bunch of women in tight black shirts and shorts...they are all friendly, I just wish they were allowed to wear clothes that fit. Overall, I would recommend Duffs if you are looking for a good chicken wing or any regular bar food while watching a game. read more

The experience was okay I was told it was better than Anchor bar but sorry I could not agree. The food including wings are . read more

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I will admit, I am somewhat obsessed with chicken wings; and these wings did not disappoint! We were driving through Buffalo from a wedding, and we decided to have chicken wings from the one and only Duff's. Trust me, I have been waiting for these chicken wings since we got the save the date about a year ago, so I was ready for them. The atmosphere was very similar to a bar scene (if you've been to Ohio, it reminded me of a Quaker Steak and Lube). The service was pretty prompt, and our waitress was really nice. We only had one issue, and she was able to resolve it pretty quickly. The wings were also amazing -- surprisingly, the medium had a lot more flavor than the hot, but the wings were crispy and had the right amount of sauce. We also had french fries and fried pickles, and they were a great compliment to the meal. The main reason I had to take off one star was because there was just something off -- I am not sure exactly what it was, but there was just something off about the entire experience. Granted, we went on a Sunday, but there was just something about the experience that did not give me that feeling of "this was a good experience". However, if you want chicken wings (and want to be a Buffalonian), go to Duffs. read more

Got to try the wings ... hot hot hot But it took forever to get them .... place wasn't even crowded and we all ordered wings - so you think it would have been quick. Wings were good but nothing special read more

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Certainly not the best duff's experience. Service was decent, but the wings were puny and the beer on weck had no flavor.

Great food as always. Wing deal and good beer options. I was also happy with the kids menu especially if they don't eat chicken wings. It took a long time to get our food when it was a quiet afternoon so that was frustrating. Maybe they were short staffed. read more

This is a classic Buffalo Wing place. The wings are crispy and the sauces are excellent! The staff is friendly and efficient. This is a great place to go to get some traditional Buffalo Wings and they are some of the best I've had. I also love that they bring out a bone bucket so you don't have to keep the bones on your plate while you continue to eat. We got a large fry and it was more than enough for the whole table. I went to this place based on a real life recommendation and then quickly checked Yelp to see if there was agreement. Surprisingly the Yelp reviews were lower than I expected based on my friend's recommendation. It seems that the low Yelp reviews were due to the wings being "too hot"? First they are Buffalo Wings, they are supposed to be hot! Secondly, the menu states everywhere that their wings are hot. The staff also had shirt which stated the wings are hot. read more