Haywood Lounge Best wings AVL.

So many sauces & full of flavor. We had the Jamaican jerk which was soooo good and the good kind of spicy. Ranch sauce on the side was fire but honestly the wings were so good hardly needed them. Ordered them crispy & didn’t disappoint.

Haywood Lounge is on point everytime. I eat here almost weekly. I recently shared some of the delicious wings with my friends and they were blown away. 10/10 never fails.

Don’t need to argue with anyone else in the City, these are the best wings. I love that they intermittently add new flavors. Their sides are amazing. In fact, I’m going to go get some today!

They aren’t joking about Best Wings in Asheville - amazing! So many different sauces and rubs plus great sides. Our order of wings and onion rings came out piping hot and they weren’t dripping oil like so many other wing “joints”. The staff are laid back but very efficient in getting great food out to the customer. Haywood Lounge is now our place to go for wings when we visit AVL!

Hands down best wings I’ve had. They were so crispy and the sauces were phenomenal. We got the crack sauce and the Carolina jerk. The onion rings were top notch and made completely in house and the mac and cheese bites were super gooey. All around awesome place, my wife and I will be back soon.

I have a no-repeats rule, but I'd promised my friends wings ahead of my first visit and they took me up on my offer last night. Two visits in one week. And the first wasn't great. Since I was ordering for five people, I called at 4 and asked if I could make an order for pickup at 5:30 or 5:45. They said yes and took my order. I arrived at 5:45. I told them I was there for a pickup order. They asked for my order, which fortunately I'd written down in my phone. They wrote it down, no big, I thought they were going to verify it against what they'd already made. I asked how long it would be and they told me a few minutes. At 630, they called me up for my order. For those following along at home, they weren't verifying, they were putting it in for the first time. I'd waited 45 minutes on a pickup order. As they were packing the bag I made sure to ask them to add the ranch and blue cheese, since I didn't see it go in. They asked if I'd been charged for the sauces. I had no idea. The person taking my order when I'd arrived had ONLY written down the wing and fries part on the pad. And also wasn't dipping sauce included? Since my first visit had been veggie-free, I'd made sure to request carrots and celery when I ordered over the phone at 4. I asked again when they wrote my order down when I arrived at 5:45. When they were packing up my order at 6:30, they told me they were out of carrots and were only putting in celery. Maybe they did. I don't recall seeing celery when we unpacked the bag later. They had so many chances to set expectations with me by just saying words (we don't take advance orders; we're running low on carrots; we actually just put your order in; you only get dipping sauce if you ask when we're filling the bag), but instead I was left disappointed at every turn. The wings are good, but the service isn't. - - - - The menu is unhelpful. If you get the 7 piece you can do 1 sauce 10-under 24, you can do 2 sauces Over 24 pieces you can do 3 sauces The sauces on the menu aren't described and don't list the level of heat, but they'll walk you through your options if you ask. The sauce list also doesn't include all available sauces - ie the "crack" sauce referenced in other reviews. It's garlicy, sour & sweet, and sticky. The wings were beautifully cooked - not crispy,  but with a bite - while still being moist in the inside. Good size, not too big, not too small. I got a variety of flats and drums. You can pay extra to get all flats. I got a 10 piece so I got to pick two sauces; I got Jamaican Jerk and crack. The crack sauce was the better of the two, since the Jerk was underwhelming. The fries are like classic McDonald's fries before they changed the recipe. Perfect when hot, so eat them before they get cold. The portion is generous. They gave me one ranch, despite me asking for both ranch and blue cheese when I ordered. They didn't put in either celery or carrots, despite me requesting both AND extra.

By far the best wings within 50 miles at least. I tried the chicken sandwich for the first time after only ordering wings here for years. The only word I can use to describe this establishment is exceptional. They have limited hours because they know their worth. Once you’ve tried this food- you will go out of your way to make sure you get your order in before 7:20pm. Also the service is always exceptionally kind and courteous. Above and beyond every time. Best restaurant in Asheville if you know you know.

Great wings! Real good classic wing that hit the spot, lots of sauces to choose from, I got the hot wing and the lemon pepper and they were delicious. Super affordable too! Would recommend to you if you're craving some wings!

They have a sign that says "Best Wings in AVL." Since I'm a tourist rather than a local, I can't say for certain whether that statement is true.. However, I will say that I was VERY satisfied with every bite! The wings are the perfect size, not too small, not too big/meaty. And they're tossed in the perfect amount of sauce. BUT, the fried Oreos might have been the best part. If you wait to order in person, be prepared to wait a while (it's worth it). You may also want to go earlier in the day to ensure that they have the item that you want.. Overall, great experience!

The wings were very overdone. The perfect wing is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. These wings were crispy on the outside, but dry and tough on the inside. The meat was clearly overdone. Wings: C+ The french fries were OK. I can tell they were seasoned with spice, maybe creole seasoning. But they are the soft floppy french fries, not the crispy on the outside french fries. Good. Not great, but good. French Fries: B The sauces were good. We got Honey BBQ, Bourbon, and Garlic Parmesan. Again, they were good. No artificial / transfat flavors. I liked them, but again, none of them really stood out to me. Sauces: B Now, if it were just the food, I'd probably rate the restaurant 3 stars ("OK") but even if the wings were halfway decent, which they weren't, I still wouldn't come back. Service was good, but slow. Ambiance was very nice. There's a pic of Miles Davis in the back, which is pretty awesome. It's a fun place to eat. While my family and I were waiting, a tatted up woman who looked strung out walked in with a baby pitbull. Two other people right at the door's entrance were walking some big dogs, and the pitbull started to attack the larger dogs. My wife and I ushered the kids into the back of the restaurant while the dogs went at it. I clearly heard the strung out woman yell "Any dog that barks at my dog is a dead dog!" When the fight subsided, my wife took the kids out and they waited in our car. Some other customers walked in that were clearly on something. Some where blitzed, some were mellow, others hyper. Just yuck. There's a church across the street, and I'm wondering if there's a methadone clinic nearby because there were a bunch of people walking around who had that look, if you get what I mean. So if the wings had been spectacular, or even just very good, we'd probably order in advanced and come back to pick the order up, and not wait in the restaurant. But the wings were just very meh. The meat was dry and somewhat tough, so I don't think we'll be back. Why do people rate the restaurant so highly? Two theories. One, wings are like pizza -- even bad wings are fun to eat, and you can overlook their quality because wings have to be VERY bad before someone refuses to eat them. Two, the place specializes in wings, and I think the expectation of a "hole in the wall" that specializes in wings is high, so when people eat the wings, they expect them to be good, so they're good. I do think if you gave any reviewer a wing from here and a good wing from NYC, the difference would be palpable.

Service was quick especially considering that everything is made to order. The cashier was great and answered our questions since this was our first time in. We got there about 30 minutes before close and they were all still friendly. The fries are traditional but great when hot. The portion sizes are expected for the price. The wings were crispy and a good size. I liked the buffalo with lemon pepper. The portion for the salmon nuggets were also good for the price. The person I was with got hot honey lemon pepper and enjoyed them.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly service and the variety of sauces are amazing. I can't wait to try their wings tonight. They even have a wonderful painting of a young Miles Davis for a cool photo op!

I am from Atlanta and so is my friend. If you don't know, people from Atlanta do not play about our wings. We were craving some and decided to give this place a chance after seeing it a few times. There were so many flavors to choose from but we settled on Honey Lemon Pepper for me and Hot Honey and Garlic Parmesan Wet for her. It was about a 30 min wait close to close but our food was hot and ready for us for pickup. We were shocked and delighted to see other people like us in this establishment, waiting for their food. It seemed like a family, which is always good for business. It gave me a sense of comfort when we arrived. The wings were fresh and all the flavors were unique. I enjoyed my wings and tried the garlic parm, which was very tasty. I heard the Hoy Honey had a good kick to it for all you, spice lovers. I wish I had a Dry/Wet option for my Honey Lemon Pepper wings and I wished we both had more fries. I will say the lack of fries might have been due to us ordering before close. Hopefully, next time we can get more fries but I will definitely come back. These really might be "THe Best Wings in AVL"!

Tasty wings EVERYTIME!!! I also highly recommend the shrimp, tenders, and fried oreos. And amazing cocktails. 10/10.

We ate too fast to take a photo! These wings absolutely live up to their reputation and so does the service. It seems like every time I am trying to grab these famous wings, they're closed but I finally managed to swing by during their open hours and man was it worth it! They offer so many flavors! They also allow you to split your flavors AND pay extra for only drums or flats (my preference being flats) plus add extra sauce for when you're heating up your leftovers in the air fryer. (This time there was no need because I absolutely DESTROYED my wings! I can't wait to return for all the rest of the flavors. I had XXHot and that wasn't spicy for my so I'm hoping atomic will be. But it sure was delicious!

All the above Great food, great atmosphere We can't complain about the services. Affordable for my son and his family. Retired, so it's a special occasion for me . But nice occasion

First time here, tried takeout. $30.00+ dollars for 17 wings, fries and these horrible onion rings! Couldn't even eat them. I'm sure wings are good, haven't tried yet, but they shouldn't put food out like this

Really good wings. If I went back I'd ask for them wet, since I like to have more sauce on my wings. The okra is fantastic. Had it as cold leftovers for breakfast the next day and it was still delicious.

They say they have the best wings in Asheville, and I think they're probably right. Lots of great sauce choices, and everything comes out hot- straight from the kitchen. Don't expect anything overly fancy, or white tablecloth service. But if you're looking for a casual meal and some really good chicken wings, you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere better nearby.

Absolutely delicious! I will be back! We had the Carolina Jerk and Crack wings, corn nuggets, and fries. All amazing.

These wings......*8 second pause* phenomenal. Denver has 3 good wings spots and they all suck. Except for one that is the best wings that I have ever had. This place? Beats them. Hands down. Hell. Gold rush rocked my darn tuff socks off. Good thing I got a lifetime warranty. People, service, and ambiance? Off the bone good!

Very friendly staff, enjoyed the way they greeted you and they really stood out as far as service goes. The names of the flavors for wings are great, and the wings themselves are even better, this is the place to go for wings in Asheville. Only thing I didn't like was I asked for extra carrots and celery and I got like 2 of each total, didn't like that, but the flavor of the wings made up for it.

Best. Wings. In. Town. Awesome staff that is so kind, and a wide variety of flavors that will please everyone in your group. This is my go to place

Chicken Wings and Fish was very good and fresh. Blueberry lemonade is BUSSIN as well

Absolutely the BEST wings and service we've ever had!!!! We would drive from Georgia every week just to have THESE WINGS!!! Best we've ever had!!!!

If you're in the mood for wings, this is the place. The owner operator is super nice and the food is fab. The prices are amazing and it's a comfy, casual spot where you'll find yourself chatting with everyone around you. Come here, you won't be sorry!!!

Dude! Best wings I have ever tasted in my life! This place was bomb.com. If you were just driving past, you would miss it. I heard about Haywood Lounge from my barber so I made it a point to stop there. My gf had bbq wings and parm garlic (the wet, not dry rub) and holy **** the parm garlic was amazing! I tried to steal all of her parm garlic but alas, she wouldn't allow it :( I had the hot wings which were also very good. The chicken flavor was so good on most that you didn't even need ranch. It was just such good quality wings. The only reason I needed ranch was to cool down the spice level but the others didn't need it. The guy working there was super friendly and there was an onslaught of to-go orders while we dined in around lunch time. If you make a trip to Asheville and you love wings, this place is a MUST stop! Don't miss out on the best wings not only in Asheville, but anywhere I have ever had.

Very good wings and lots of charm -- a family-run place. The restaurant was unfortunately down a fryer on our visit, but they pulled through and still served some delicious wings! We had 14 wings (sweet chili and golden bbq) and 4 tenders (no fries; hot teriyaki sauce). The wings were a good balance of flats and drums with perfectly fried moist meat and super-crispy skin. The tenders were juicy and a bit thickly breaded. Both types were generously sauced - a little *too* saucy for me, but that is a personal preference - I will ask for a lighter hand next time. Hot teriyaki was intensely salty, as if it had over-reduced a bit. Ranch and blue cheese dressings were yummy and abundant, celery was crisp and crunchy, and plenty of paper towels and wet-naps were at hand. We both got sides of cole slaw which seemed freshly made; it was a little sweet for my tastes but still well done. Service was adorable (owner's kids?) and eager to please. The interior is a little run-down but don't let that deter you. Looking forward to our next visit to try their classic hot wings.

Yum! We tried the Lick Ya Finger, Honey Hot and Garlic Parmesan (wet). Also got an order of fries The garlic parm was DELICIOUS! Also, the fries were on point- seasoned well. So either they messed up our to go order, or the Lick Ya Finger and Honey Hot are the SAME THING. I don't know. It was weird. 4 stars for wing yummies!

My husband and I were visiting from out of town. We passed this establishment on our way to breakfast one morning and wanted to know what this place was. Found out that it was THE BEST wing spot in Asheville. We both got wings with different sauces and they were so perfect from flavor to crispiness. Also, at a reasonable price. The gentleman in the front taking orders was super friendly and made sure we were taken care of. When we come back to Asheville, we are definitely coming back!

the wings are sooooo good. friendly establishment. I wish they were open everyday

Haywood Lounge is always where it's at! Food is delicious, fast, and hot and the service is always impeccable and friendly. Even when they are slammed, they make each order a personalized experience and never cease to totally wow us. We always get wings and mac bites, usually for takeout but we have also dined in and received 5 star service. The Lick Ya Finga sauce is to die for, it's sweet and tangy and soooooo good. Haywood Lounge always hits the spot!

The family that runs this business is so kind! My boyfriend and I had their chicken wings and thoroughly enjoyed them. Fantastic food! Highly recommended.

My fiancé and I were visiting from Texas and this was his favorite meal from the entire trip. He's a wings connoisseur and said these are some of the best he's ever had. The fried shrimp was amazing too!!

Hands down the best wings I've ever had! Seriously it's worth the wait to eat these wings and the server was extremely helpful and nice! Ask for the honey lemon pepper (not on the menu) wings, I could probably eat those all day long! It's a 4/5 because they're understaffed, understocked on some items, and it's not the greatest environment (a little dumpy, scare seating options and no one operating the bar). It could have just been that day though, I will definitely go back and edit this if things are different and that day was a fluke. They really do have the best wings in AVL though and if you're in the mood for some chicken wings it's seriously worth it, perfection takes time

Awesome chicken wings! We went after a Salvage Station show and they stayed open for us. Hope to go back next time we're here.

I'm very particular about my wings. The skin needs to be crispy and there needs to be a good skin to chicken ratio along with a flavorful sauce of course. This place checks all the boxes. Chicken is of good quality. There are many sauce flavors to choose from. We got the hot (nice heat and typical buffalo flavor) as well as the parm garlic wet. Both were nice and flavorful. Wings were not soaking in sauce which was nice because it kept the skin from getting soggy. We got fries (good seasoning, nice crisp cook), mac and cheese bites (better than most that I've had) and corn nuggets (mmmm). Overall a very good meal and a nice value all prepared by super nice people. Really enjoyed this place. Such a gem in west Asheville. Will be back.

Best wings in Asheville! Safe, quick, and easy pick up. The hot garlic parmesan and the lick ya fingers are our favorite! The staff and cooks are amazing and kind. An asset to West Asheville!!

Listen, me and a friend visited this weekend and omg the Mango Spicy and Chili wing sauce was superb. Had me licking my fingers and sucking them too. So freaking bomb. We came back the next night and they had closed but the owner cooked us a meal anyways. He's awesome. Glad I only live a hour and a half away. You'll be seeing me more often. Thanks so much for the awesome food.

we were coming from norfolk va, craving some wings and haywood seemed like the ideal choice. they have a mouth watering collection of sauces, the wings itself were somewhat small which felt like a tease and ultimately resulted in one star off. the young men working were very nice and happy to help. visit if you can!

Here I am again! These are the best wings in Asheville. Everyone in the AVL should know about this place and have it packed from open to close

Best wings I've had in such a long time! A must! I'm from Ky, live in Fl. My son just moved here from Colorado which we've always ate at LuLu's in Louisville, Co. which as well was amazing, but these were really the best! I will be back for sure! Family owned. Please check out this small establishment if you are looking for wings you won't be disappointed!

Second time trying to eat here. Never here when the posted hours say they will be. Not a hard task to accomplish. I was willing to give this place a second chance and amend my last review. How does a place like this stay in business?

Well after trying 4 times and everytime they are closed due to kitchen issues, how is that possible every time we've gone we've never been here and want to try it but every time you have kitchen issues and are closed! Wtf! We done trying now, after the 4th time, we give up. We tried going 4 times in a mth. What's up with having kitchen issues everytime! Hmmm. Goodbye

Dank ass wings. The hot wings are my favorite. Very classic buffalo flavor with just the right amount of heat. I usually don't like thick fries but theirs are still crispy with a little bit of seasoning. Definitely worth it

Loved this place! We stopped by after eating a super early dinner at zia taqueria because we wanted some wings to eat later in the hotel room (yes, really lol). The kid working the counter was the literal best.. he was by far the most competent cashier that has ever sold me food. The wings were amazing even after an hour or 2 in the container. We got hot garlic parm and sweet chili, both were phenomenal. I prefer small-ish crispy wings and my husband prefers bigger juicy ones, and these were really the perfect happy medium, maybe closer to my preference. Honestly if I were to move to Asheville I would look for housing close by just so I could eat these wings all the time. I don't have a photo to add because they were gone too fast.

Disappointed we've been waiting since 11AM and they aren't open. If you want business then you should probably open on time on a Saturday. Cafe down the street has an hour and 20 min wait so the customers are there for the taking!

BEST wings in Asheville! The lick ya finger and lemon pepper are probably the most popular and my favorite.

Best damn wings I've ever eaten!! Real flavors and excellent quality for an even better price. This place puts everyone else's wings to shame!! I was blown away with their flavors!! I'll never eat a wing anywhere else in the Asheville area!!

I love this little place. It's actually two businesses. The wing takeout and a bar. 2nd year in a row that I've come to Asheville for the Beer City Beatdown and then I stop here for great wings!

Found this place on yelp, looking for some good wings. They delivered to the fullest. It's a small place but the lemon pepper and hot wings are good. I like the hot better than the lemon pepper but you can't go wrong with either. I went back to back days and the service was good both time. Friendly establishment in the heart of West Asheville. It just has a sing that says "wings"on the front of it. So don't look for a big sign that says Haywood Lounge. If you want wings come here, don't go any where else but here. For the black folks visiting W Asheville this is a nice little chill spot for you to get some good comfort food and some good drinks and music. The vibe here is real chill I would highly recommend people coming to try his place. They also serve chicken tenders as well.

Phenomenal wings! My husband and I stumbled upon this place when visiting some bars in W. Asheville and had no idea how good the wings are here. So far, we've had the tiger, lemon pepper, and garlic parm wings and they're all delicious. The menu also has many sides to choose from and prices are very reasonable!

This place is small and doesn't look like much from the outside- or the inside. They were out of quite a bit of food, which was inconvenient. However their food that we got was pretty good. We ordered the corn nuggets, wings, and fries. The corn nuggets were my favorite thing we ate here. The wings and fries were also good. The fries have seasoned salt on them, I would have preferred them without it but everyone else liked them with the seasoning.

If you ask what is good on the menu, the owner aka the only guy that works there will tell you everything. Truer words have never been spoken. I don't know what was more impressive....the delicious wings or watching one man put the whole restaurant on his back and carry it 100 yards into the end zone. This will be a go to spot every time I make my way back to Asheville.

Super comfortable, fabulous wings. The owner is delightful and his adorable son was there too. Felt like an awesome, friendly, family joint. They've got a collection of local craft beers that went along nicely with the food. Right on the main drag of West Avl's Haywood Street. Go here for your wings!

Best wings I've ever had! Ask for them to be extra crispy you won't regret it. Sauces were awesome and service was friendly & quick. As a visitor highly recommend

Hands down the best wings in Asheville. The owner and has family are super nice and welcoming and provide you with the best service. They have many wing flavor options; whatever you are in the mood for they will have. I never leave Asheville without having wings from Haywood Lounge.