Cora's Best Chicken Wings

Chicken wings restaurant · Payne-Phalen

Cora's Best Chicken Wings

Chicken wings restaurant · Payne-Phalen

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1143 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130

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Casual takeout spot for delicious chicken wings and family deals  

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1143 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130 Get directions

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$10–20 · Menu

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+1 651 300 2703
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Where to Eat in St. Paul’s West Side Neighborhood | Eater Twin Cities

"The name says it all. For more than 20 years, Cora’s has been serving West Saint Paul sweet and savory wings as well as other Chinese-American staples like fried rice, cream cheese wontons and egg rolls."

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Ms Phee (Phee)

Google
I will never return to this location. Items were missing from my bag and look at the portions lied to me and said that they had whole wings when they were in fact, wing dings very deceptive avoid this place. Also the food is very bland has no flavor. My french fries were cold.

Frank Rodriguez

Google
Chicken is delicious. I come here pretty often, so I know what to expect. The rice and egg rolls are pretty bland. I just add a packet of soy sauce to the rice and dip the egg rolls in the sauce it comes with. It's a take out only establishment.

ROBLEDO1

Google
When Cora own this restaurant it was the best! Now it's just expensive and ridiculous. Cora used to sell miscut chicken wings for $30 for 50 wings with a large rice 6 cheese puffs and 6 Egg rolls. now there are selling the mis-cut chicken wings for all their meals and they have shrunk their rice to smalls. The prices are outrageous The food is not worth what they are charging they've changed the inside of the restaurant and raise the prices and took things off of the menu not the same place at all I grew up eating Cora's wings totally dissatisfied

S Vang

Google
Years ago in 2010 the egg rolls and fried rice were good now it's just taste so plain. Chicken wings are still good. Not going back!

Wesley Fair

Google
Decent location, good customer service, decent prices. Wish I would've came earlier in the day so I had more of selection. I went about an hour before closing time. The taste was decent too. Perfect place to go to feed a small crowd for a small get together like to watch the game.

La Mia

Google
Food *chefs kiss* really lives up to their name. I will always eat Cora’s. Guy at front so kind, food is fast & tastes great. I recommend everyone I know.

D Wyze

Google
Manager asked for proof I threw wings away if I wanted a refund. "Please send me pics of the wings actually in a public trash can." I told him he could keep my $30 (for 16 wings!) and I'll just post pics of why I want a refund. Please do not eat here. Also see my review of the other location they apparently had to create after so many bad reviews. There's only one location.

Erin McCabe

Google
Nice take out joint for some good wings! Hard working people that work here and they have some great family deals!! Perfect for feeding a bunch of people. Take out only!
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Lauren H.

Yelp
Just get the wings. Skip everything else. So crunchy and sweet! Ambiance wants you to leave ASAP, so it's a good thing they have such quick service.
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Ariane B.

Yelp
I love Cora's chicken! I'm sad to see it down to one location. This location is small and is takeout only. But aside from the building itself, the food is what brings me back time and time again. The chicken wings come in sweet or spicy. My favorite is the sweet but I would be happy with spicy if that's all that was left. My go-to is usually a big family meal where we get wings, fried rice, eggrolls, and cream cheese wontons. The wings alone get the 4/5 stars on this review. The fried rice, eggrolls, and wontons are less than mediocre. I will say, my family loves the fried rice but my opinion is it's too plain. But the mediocre-ness doesn't stop me from going and getting the delicious wings!
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Arhonda C.

Yelp
I'm going to rate this place based on exactly what it's meant to be. This is not a high end place, in fact its affordability was probably my favorite thing about this place (Big portions for less than $20!) , and this is not some fancy restaurant for you to sit in. It's quick takeout with a fairly simple menu that makes ordering quick and decisive. I will give this place props for service though; I walked in on a whim and the owners were really nice to me as they were inquisitive about how tall I was, lol. We had a nice chat while I ordered and while I waited. Speaking of wait, I didn't have to wait long for my order. Everything came out swiftly, so food is not made to order, but still very hot and fairly tasty. I would go back if I'm in the area and have a desire for some fried rice & wings. Not necessarily the best wings I ever had, but it's slightly above average for sure.
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Martha K.

Yelp
I thought they were whole chicken wings wrong they were wing pieces I paid $27 for two dinners. The food made me and my son sick. I will never eat there again.
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Anthony B.

Yelp
Very big fan of their food especially the sweet and spicy chicken wings. One of my favorites

Gabe H.

Yelp
Good service and great food! I will definitely return I've been going here for a long time and will go for years to come!

Hunter C.

Yelp
This place has to be my absolute favorite DONT screw up and just get a plate, you have to get a side order of fries they are so good I always get the Chuncky chicken spicy !!! Love the owners always chat you up as you wait for your food very friendly.

Daron W.

Yelp
My Favorite Spot For Chicken Wings in St.Paul Spicy Or Sweet They Got It. A Lot Of Fried Rice In A Large Enough To Keep You Feed For A Whole Day.
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Steve L.

Yelp
Ordered chicken Lo Mein. Lots of chicken!! Noodles were thin, brown, chewy, very tasty!!! Sauce is perfectly sweet and savory. I will order this again!!!

Kyle S.

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

Yelp
When I referee soccer on the east side, my post match meal of champions is Cora's. I honestly can't think of any other place in between one of three fields I've reffed at and home that can serve better wings. I'm always getting #7 5 piece (I think). Some fries and spicy ass wings. Throw that Shasta orange soda on the side and I'm ready to roll. Puts me in a happy place every flipping time. Like Chris H. says, it is definitely a Asian inspired infusion then dry or anything else and the place is takeout only. If you want to do rice, fried rice or cream cheese puffs instead of the fries, you got that option too.

Sovie L.

Yelp
Every now and then I crave these wings. This time we order the Super Family Deluxe which comes with chicken lomein. Since last week, my kids complained how I did not order enough wings. This week I made sure I did. If you eaten here before you know wings are great and everything elso is so so but does compliment the wings. Chicken lomein was alright nothing special. Environment was clean but needs some TLC. Service is usually fast but this time it took 15-20 mins since they were busy. I don't mind waiting when it comes to satisfying a craving. This is not a sit down place. Its take out only. Customer service could use some improvement. It seems like everytime I go there, its one person running the whole place. Taking orders, filling orders, and running cash register. He or she could use some help to change the happiness in the atmosphere.
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Nick S.

Yelp
There's 2 wing spots in Minnesota that are considered the best wings in MN and this is one of em. Not a dine in place, pick up only. These wings are well worth the drive if you live outside the city.
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Edward B.

Yelp
Nasty. Did not like. Will not return. Do not recommend. That's all. Seriously. Walk on by. Way better options out there for you. Ok?
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Antonio R.

Yelp
This place is certified trash . I went there to support the local small time business and they need to take that pre made chicken back home . The rice was hard . The chicken had been sitting out and and you can tell it had been cooked in the morning. Nothing was fresh and I'd rather try road kill than go back there if there were a negative star to give Cora and her wings would have that
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Sammy S.

Yelp
They ain't called Cora's BEST Chicken Wings if they weren't the best!! Cora's ROCKS!! YEAH so what if their egg rolls and cream puffs aren't the best, YOU'RE GOING THERE TO GET WINGS, NOT ALL THIS OTHER FLUFF! The wings are awesome. You can choose between sweet or spicy. I like to get both. Their fried rice is legit too. Support local business. Try out Cora's!! Way better than buffalo wild wing

Jeff S.

Yelp
Went there for the first time ever today as I was told how amazing the food was. The chicken is mediocre at best. It might have been better if the experience had been better. We ordered the daily family special. When we got there to pick it up, the cashier acted like she had no idea what we ordered and sold us something else. She was very irritated when we tried to get what we ordered. We just paid for and took what they had for us and left. Very bad experience. Will think twice about ever going back there again
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Seppuk U.

Yelp
I've been coming here for almost 15 years now, the wings are just awesome. Its messy eating them, but then you get to lick that delicious sauce off your fingers so who cares! Just to clarify something I've read in other reviews, you can dine in. There are a few tables. When they're busy its not that comfy but there are tables. The vast majority of ppl get takeout tho. The place is a dive. A classic American dive joint that serves stupendous food that you will just not find anywhere else, particularly at xyz chain restaurant. So I repeat, the place is a dive. It is kind of dingy. If you can't handle that this is probably not the place for you. Spicy wing sauce here is the best. I recommend trying that over anything else. The cheese puffs are awesome too, and put a little of the wing sauce on them and they are even better. The fried rice may be best in the TC. It is that good. So if you aren't snooty and don't mind a little dinge come here, you'll probably make it a fave.
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Jao B.

Yelp
I've been coming to Cora's for years and years... I moved out of state about 10 years ago and you can't get these chicken wings anywhere in Cali. So every time I'm out in Minnesota I come to Cora to relive my child hood. This is what i ate growing up. They always satisfy my appetite and their recipe has never changed. Tastes the same every time i come back (: I would recommend this place to any of my family or friends.
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Robin K.

Yelp
Best chicken wings in town!!! Staff is always friendly when I go in. They are very willing to work with me to get food to my employees. They also accept large orders on short notice!
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Megan M.

Yelp
I love there spicy chicken wings there cheese buffs & there egg rolls. But I must agree with the others the rice is nasty. The combo's are $5 for 2 wings 2 cheese puffs egg roll & rice it's cheap if your low on cash & hungry
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Becky S.

Yelp
Nice heat, but TERRIBLY salty and sticky spicy wings The aesthetics have much to be desired as well - open grate on the ceiling, cords for surveillance equipment all over, door terribly grease-stained from hands. Good customer service, but that won't bring me back.
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Dean M.

Yelp
Tried out Cora's for lunch as I was looking for good wings near work. I had the Sweet Wings (they have 3 varieties Plain, Sweet, and Spicy). The wings had a nice crunchy coating and the sweet sauce was very tasty. It's pretty much a take out joint as there isn't a seating area. I am looking forward to going back and trying out the spicy wings.
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Sean O.

Yelp
Seriously, just try them. Best chicken wings I've ever had and more importantly, the best you'll ever have. The place is spartan, nowhere to sit , just a countertop and some pictures of different types of combos. Don't worry about the combos - just order the six-piece wings (start with sweet - try getting half spicy later when you order the party pack with your friends).
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Linda D.

Yelp
I have to say they win the award, the award for the WORST food I have ever had. The wings were dry, like they were cooked for weeks. Meat had the texture of wood. The wings were topped with a sticky caramel sauce that stuck to your teeth, hands and everything in between, which was really strange since I ordered plain. Disgusting!

Johnathan Y.

Yelp
Wings are okay basically taste like orange chicken and fries are good. Probably won't be eating there again. Really small building no where to sit.
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Tammy L.

Yelp
The only thing you need to get on the menu is their chicken wings. Everything else isn't worth it unless it comes w/the meal. But their wings are simply one of theeeee best in town!
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Natalia R.

Yelp
Delicious wings, but wasn't impressed with the fried rice and the cheese puffs. They were soggy and the rice was bland. The wings and the sauce were very tasty and helped spice up the rest of the meal. Very cheap eating, a combo platter was about $5!

James B.

Yelp
I was driving by and said ok let's try it. Keep driving. Not impressed. Really uninviting inside. Wings were small and overpriced. Even worse is they were not even near spicy. Staff however was friendly enough.
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Bao Y.

Yelp
Heard a lot of great things about this place, wasn't too impressed, wasn't too disappointed either. That's why they get an average rating of 3 stars. The place is super tiny and makes for awkward waiting around when it's busy but since we live around the block we usually just come back if it's going to take awhile. For the area though, this is definitely the chicken wing place to go.

Chris H.

Yelp
I am still trying to find a replacement my favorite (West Indies Soul) wings after they closed down. While Cora's is ok, it's not a place that I would go to again. The wings are definitely more Asian/hoisin infused with a more sweet than spicy taste. I kept thinking this was going to be more African for some reason; however, this is just straight up, cheap-to-moderately priced and mediocre Asian food.

Gaily G.

Yelp
When I bought my food, it was some food colored fried rice, chicken was not crispy but soggy. Would not recommend to others.