Hot Wings Cafe

Hot Wings Cafe delivers on flavor but could work on consistency. The fried zucchini was absolutely phenomenal—crispy, flavorful, and an easy standout that I’d highly recommend to anyone. The large 16-piece bone-in chicken wings were mostly enjoyable, complemented by delicious ranch and blue cheese dips. However, some of the wings were disappointingly small, barely more than a bite, and they seemed overcooked or perhaps left sitting out, as they arrived a bit cold and hard. Despite these small setbacks, the overall experience was still satisfying, and the food was undeniably tasty. At $38 for the meal delivered just 8 minutes away, it’s not cheap, but the quality of the fried zucchini and the flavorful sauces made it worth considering another visit. Hot Wings Cafe has great potential, and while there’s room for improvement in the wing preparation, it remains a solid choice for chicken wing enthusiasts.

When you come for your Too Good To Go order and the restaurant is completely closed yet happy to take your money anyways (see photo). That^ is what my rating is for, which is why I didn't rate the food; however, you may have to face racial targeting by parking enforcement like I did. I wish they would move, because it's not safe for certain groups to be around there.

Needed some wings and this place is fire. Lots of other foods as well. The fires were crisp and tasty. Madison, our server was super attentive, and checked on us constantly. She was polite, friendly, and served us with a smile. We felt welcomed.

OMG! I got one word… delicious! I went to this wing spot on a whim not expecting it to be such a hit. The staff is fun and efficient, they’re also knowledgeable about the menu. Great combination. I tried the lemon pepper wings and the spicy bbq in the 25 piece (no curly fries bc I don’t like them) and I’m in love. Super flavorful and sooo worth the money. Zero complaints and will definitely be going back.

The best place for wings in the city. What else can I say, there’s a reason why I’ve been coming to this spot for 20 years if not more. The spicy BBQ wings with blue cheese are perfection. The atmosphere is fantastic and you’ll never know who you will run into there. I always run into people I grew up with there. Definitely a classic in the city.

we ordered 16 pes with bone and 8 boneless its really yummy with 2 flavors of ur choice i recommend lemon pepper and we ordered cheese fries ufff highly recommend it … enjoy it

Was pretty nervous about my first time, I was walking by but my nose told me it smelled so good so I knew I had to walk back and try out the wings. Sat down and nice lady took my order and let me tell you the first bite of the wings was pretty good! Crispy hot traditional wings! Can’t wait to come back and visit la for these wings! I highly recommend it!

This is one of my favorite places to enjoy delicious Hot Wings, I've been a client for over 12 years, I used to live in the Hollywood area and I dined at this place twice month. There is another one in Pasadena but I prefer this one. Staff if friendly and it my be packed on weekends or on game night. Being an over 12 hrs customer can tell you how much I like this place. Give it a try you won't be disappointed!

Stacy was our waitress she was an awesome server. Kept checking on us if everything was okay and let me tell you she went beyond and serving us. I give her two thumbs up very kind lady. Stacy keep up the good work great customer service. Food was exceptional. From the hot wings to the fried zucchini to the french fries to the coleslaw and even the rice pudding was so delicious! I give this place 110%. Definitely I'm coming back!

Always 10/10 - LA Wing Champions - Undisputed - Undefeated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Always 10/10 - LA Wing Champions - Undisputed - Undefeated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a great late night spot for wings (later than most places). We came after a concert, and service was really good, even though it was their last hour being open. I got lemon pepper and my companion got a mix of lemon pepper and bbq (I tasted his bbq). What I liked was that the lemon pepper weren't over-seasoned. This is a common mistake that many places make. The seasoning level was perfect here. The bbq was fine, but likely not something I'd get again. Where they lose a star is with the so-called curly fries. They were just regular fries in a curled form, which was so strange to me! Curly fries usually have way more coloring and seasoning. As far as ambiance, it's the typical fast-casual inside, but I definitely appreciated the cleanliness. Though American Deli is usually my go-to, I would come back here for wings.

Best wings I've had in a while! Lemon pepper extra crispy & the ranch was so tasty. Every bite was perfectly well done and seasoned

I'm from Orange County and was in the area so we, (my babymomma and) I decided to stop by for some wings because she wouldn't stop talking about them!! So we pull up and place is nicely decorated... the only thing was their soda is flat, but the wings were real tasty I got fish and chips...the fish looked like mozzarella sticks but when I bit into it, it was chunky and was cooked perfect...8 out of 10 overall...I also had some boneless bbq it was good but not the best the Bbq was like a zesty ketchup. The location nice and the waitress was very pleasant and always made sure we had everything to enjoy our meal the service was great 10 out of 10. I would definitely come here again for some hot wings for sure!!!! thanks for taking the time to check out my review!!!

my group of friends and I came here as we were visiting in LA and had come across. we waited to order for around 30 minutes and when we finally did order it took our order another 50 minutes to come out. the food was not good and quite frankly neither was the service. They even went as far to tell us that they don't offer any split check but they split the table across from us. As we were waiting for our food another table came and ordered. Their food came out within 15 minutes yet ours still hadn't. I would not recommend this business to anyone as it would probably ruin their day to. It gets a 3 stars for the environment as it was closer to shops and other restaurants but other than that it was not good. 5 star restaurant if you want to ruin your day and be dissatisfied and disappointed

This place has been around forever and has been a longstanding Melrose business. Every year, except during the pandemic years, my boss has ordered hot wings from Hot Wings Cafe for our annual holiday department lunch. It goes without saying, that it has always been a hit with our department. I came in recently to pick up an order and it's the same cozy spot as I remembered from years ago when I often frequented in my younger years. Once I walked in, I was promptly greeted by a friendly associate who went straight to the back to get my order. The restaurant is casual, cozy and is good for a casual hang out or date. I received my order and was surprised at the amount of food I received (ordered through the Too Good to Go app). The wings were made fresh and they were delicious. I did notice that these wings are on the smaller end but for a surprise medium box for $6, it still was a great deal. This visit, with the good food and friendly service, will prompt me to come by soon. I do know we will continue to order from this spot for our department meetings.

I love it here. Best lemmon pepper wings ever. This location taste better than Glendale location and I can bet on that lol.

The vibes inside the restaurant is great. The wings are truly the best have had. You can actually mix your flavors. The hit lemon pepper is to die for. Customer service is excellent. Can be a lil slow sometimes but it's expected when it's crowded.

Omgeeee I've patronized this restaurant for years! The wings and curly fries are my favorite! Looking at the menu they have such a nice variety of things to order! Give them a try, you won't regret it!

The servers here are so sweet that I had to leave a review! The wings were really good and the price was even better.

Meh I was very disappointed with the food. What a shame. I know the reviews are good - chicken was over cooked and over spiced. Chucking a lot of seasonings on instead of rubbing and marinating, not fun.

Been coming here for over 20 years it's my childhood spot after sports at poinsettia park , I moved away and decided to drive over here for some REAL wings and they STILL TASTE THE SAME place looks a little different than the 2000s but they are still DELICIOUS , crispy and flavorful! Spicy BBQ is my favorite ! The service was fast and friendly , will be introducing my family and hopefully they enjoy it as much as I have over the years .

Hot Wings Cafe is spicy! Woah, baby! This place is in the heart of Melrose Avenue, close to Pink's Hot Dogs. There is street parking and apparently a parking lot in the back, but luckily, I grabbed a metered spot right in front of the restaurant. I ordered the large buffalo-style chicken wings, which should have 16 pieces, but mine only had 15 pieces, so I felt a bit jipped and super annoyed. I feel like you have to count your pieces before leaving the store. The small for 12 pieces is $16.50, and the large for 16 pieces is $18.50. Also, the consistency is a bit off. Some pieces were crispier than others and some were not. So meh. But I did keep eating them and just be aware, that the heat is real lolol.

I've visited twice in the last 2 days and this location is 45 minutes from me so that says a lot ! Hot and lemon pepper flavors have been my fav so far .

"First off, they have the best wings in town--I'm ready to argue about that! My go-to order is a 16-piece hot and lemon pepper mix with a big bag of carrots. The wings have been fire since the first day I went back in 2001, and yes, I eat them all. Whether I'm dining in or picking up to go, the customer service is always on point. I'd recommend them over any wing spot on this side of town, hands down. 10 out of 10. And can we talk about the wing size? They're just right--not too much skin or those abnormally big pieces. Perfection!"

Gave another try since I was in the area. Ordered from my phone this time so there wouldn't be any static. I had the spicy lemon pepper and spicy barbecue. I thought the spicy lemon pepper would be a dry wing as that is how I prefer them. My mistake. It was tasty but I prefer dry rubs. Spicy bbq wings weren't very spicy, either.

This business is no longer using Yelp to do online orders. I was informed by the owner on 11/1/2024. The food was amazing. The ambiance is awesome. Customer service is great. Yelp shame on you. You took my money when your app stated it was an error, $51.00. I had to call in my order o only to pay eleven dollars less for pick up. Shame on you. Now, I have figure out about how to get my money back.

I really do like wings and my usual choice down the street is pricey and I just wanted a good ol' fashioned deep fried wing. Delivery was ridiculously expensive so I just walked over there with my dog to order. Once there I let the server know that I just wanted a to-go order. They had a combo deal but it was only for 8 wings and had no carrots/celery. I ended up getting the combo with another 12 dozen wings. I was hungry/had a craving; I went with Lemon Pepper and Hot-the flavor range was fairly limited. Once I put the order in it I waited for my order-made to order wings take time so I sat there for a while. I took my food back home with me and the wings were pretty good. The lemon pepper was good but the hot was pretty mild-which was a little disappointing. The price was a little steeper than I expected for wings, even with my decision to go order in person it was more than I expected. I definitely was on point with 20 wings since they were a little on the smaller side.

OMG! I got one word... delicious! I went to this wing spot on a whim not expecting it to be such a hit. The staff is fun and efficient, they're also knowledgeable about the menu. Great combination. I tried the lemon pepper wings and the spicy bbq in the 25 piece plus I had to add some ranch and blue cheese! (no curly fries bc I don't like them) and I'm in love. Super flavorful and sooo worth the money. Zero complaints and will definitely be going back.

Best wings in Los Angeles . Hot Wings Cafe reigns supreme in the realm of wings. Regardless of your preferred flavor, though for me, it's lemon pepper. I assure you, once you've tried them, you'll never want to go anywhere else.

Self proclaimed Chicken Wing connoisseur here. I take chicken wings serious. Been struggling to find a go-to wing spot in LA and I've heard good things about this place. I read a lot of Yelp reviews before I got food from here so I had an idea what to expect. Let's get straight to the point. The delivery order was missing the curly fries I ordered (that cost $7 and I was really looking forward to eating). I've seen the business owner respond to comments telling people in order to ensure this doesn't happen you should pick it up yourself and it's the driver's responsibility to check first. I find that to be bullshit, you shouldn't offer delivery if you can't get it right. It seems to be a big problem based on the reviews. It's hard to understand how it's so difficult to get the order right? I ordered thru Yelp which is handled by GrubHub and was able to get a refund in the works quick but I was still disappointed because i was looking forward to the food I ordered. The prices being more expensive for delivery I understand. So now with that out of the way I will say that the wings are pretty good albeit these are pretty small so what ever regular amount of wings you normally would order, you'll need to get more. At least we know they're not steroid wings. I got spicy buffalo and spicy lemon pepper. The spicy lemon pepper was actually really good. The wings themselves I give 4 stars. I'm not gonna hold you, I devoured these things. One last comment - I don't agree with the portions offered and the pricing. They only offer 8 piece, 12 piece or 16 piece unless you go 50 and up or catering. These 8, 12 and 16 piece options are all nearly identical in price which is weird. I just wanted to get 20 wings but instead ended up getting 32 because it didn't make sense to order just 8 on top of the 16 because of the way it's priced. My total for 32 wings and fries (which I didn't receive) was $70 for delivery. So after this long winded review on chicken wings I'll just say DON'T ORDER DELIVERY FROM THIS PLACE, however I'd be willing to stop by the location myself when convenient because the food is good.

This was the go to spot back in HS. After shopping, I brought my boyfriend here to check it out. He loved the wings! They're just as good as I remember! Crispy & packed with flavor, Hits the spot. I got the spicy bbq wings with curly fries. So good! Check it out.

I ordered 8pc wings it self and a side of rice & and a drink I was charged 27$ I made sure my order was correct to find out I was charged for a entire meal I live 1 hour away so I couldn't go back and the food was not great at All I've came here over four times I am very mad and disappointed will not be coming back

I was in the area and stopped by to pick up this order. I googled this place before heading towards the area and decided to order the wings from here. Let me tell you it did not disappoint. When I ordered over the phone, the gentleman on the phone was super kind and very helpful. He took my order and told me it would be 20 min. I arrived 20 min later and my order was barely coming out which was amazing. I loved the interior and the gentleman that helped me on the phone was the one who handed me the order. He told me he hoped I loved the food and told me to please come back soon and dine in that I would enjoy it. I took the wings to my hubby for his lunch we are together and let me tell you, these were one of the best wings we have ever had. They were super crispy super flavorful and super juicy. We ordered the bbq and Buffalo hot wings. The fries were made to perfection and we ended up Finishing the wings we had about 25 wings. I can't wait to go back and grab more wings here:

I had not been to this great wing place in a while! My husband and I started discussing hot wings for a church event and my mind instantly went to this gem in Hollywood. The next day (today) there we were ordering some tasty wings and fries. I don't usually order or crave hot wings because they are usually soggy and greasy at other places - but not here! They are so good, crispy and tangy. My husband and I both agreed that the mild flavor is our favorite. The place was very clean and uncluttered, had a welcoming ambiance and our server was very quick and kind. Can't wait to visit again soon.

Melrose is not the safest place right now as someone also got robbed at this café so be aware of the door at all times. Come with caution. Came here and met up with friends late on a Saturday. They close late and it is an ok place to eat. Ordered a spread of wings which included lemon pepper and barbecue. What impressed me the most was the onion rings which appeared to be homemade. The ranch was just OK and I was not blown away by the wings but for what it was and what time we were at it was a great value overall. There were two waitresses in the place and it was very busy as people kept coming in and out for takeout as well as dine-in. I have no complaints whatsoever about the waitresses or dining service but looking at these reviews you have to be 100% nice to your server or else you are going to get sub par service. I noticed in the restaurant people were super rude to the waitresses and they don't get enough credit for working such a busy place that has so much traffic. I heard one guy yelling for the waitress and they were just loud overall so you get what you give. The only reason I give this a three was because of the location and the fact that it was in an LA robbery hotbed otherwise everything about the restaurant is just fine. I would feel safer if they had security.

Been coming here since highschool and I've been outta highschool since 2006 . Time !!! lol this place hasn't changed and in a good way . Same meals same sauce same prices ! The service is always a1 I have never had a bad time in here . Lots of tvs playing all of the games -- basketball soccer , baseball even football ! Always a great time

I love chicken... but don't call me one. Me oh my these wings, phenomenal. I got the daily special 25pc hot wings with some of my best pals. And wowweeee I'll be honest if my taste buds, were my ballz, god oh god they would be blown off all the way to Pluto. Even though it's not a planet anymore we still can respect the distance that my ballz have been blown. Only note is make the flats a bit bigger because I'm a flat man and papa likes his flats. Bottom line 10/10 !!!!!!

So deliciousssss 10/10 Good customer service and really good wingssss Beats wingstop for sure !

Spicy Bbq wings were nicely flavored. I wish the wings were a little bigger but typical hot wing size is to be expected. The service was wonderful despite the short staff and the ambiance was chill for a Friday afternoon. My dad loves this place and he is very picky so on his word alone we will be back again.

I'm from atlanta and those wings were hittin just like atl . I got hot and lemon pepper. The lemon pepper was slightly salty but still good . They were crispy and hot . I'm not a fan of curly fries . Thicker fries would be better. The food came out really fast too . One guy greeted us very nicely . The lady that helped us was so nice and honest about her suggestions. She was busy and attentive. The vibes were def on point . Enough room to sit and eat comfortably. It was a clean place I can tell . This is my new wing spot in LA .

Love this place. Literally my favorite wing spot. Eat here at least once a week. Customer service is always on point, and so is the food.

Best wings in LA hands down. PLEASE BRING BACK YOUR TUESDAY WING DEAL!! the lobby is always clean and staff is always professional. Some TVs to watch games but still able to have a conversation.

I've ordered from this restaurant before but today made me decide I will never order from here again the wings taste like yesterdays leftovers day old chicken

The wings were very good and crispy. I would come back anytime I'm at Melrose. I ordered the bone in wings.

Ok I been on a wing kick lately. I tried every wing place in the greater Los Angeles area and probably been there at least twice so far. This place is the best so far. Their wings are not overly done, over sauced and drowning in it, wings are not induced with hormones, and taste like the flavors I asked for. There is two locations in the area and it's here and in Glendale. Both is pretty similar but this location is better for certain reasons. Both places have great and nice waitresses Parking: both places are street parking but Glendale has at least a parking lot too Placing the order: both locations take about the same amount of time but the Melrose location has better service where the Glendale location cashier seem really mean. Food: both are great but when I take it to go, the Glendale location seem to package it better. Of course they gave decent fries. Other then that, everything else here sucks. Sorry. They are known for wings so stick to that. All in all, hot wings cafe is great for all wing lovers and cravers. It's been my to go place for weeks now and loving it

Amazing hot wings. These have to be the crispiest wings ever. Ordered to go with sauce on side so nothing gets soggy. Get half lemon pepper. So fire

first of all the manager joseph was very rude and did not give me good costumer service, i ordered 50 wings with postmates and they did not give us our order and the manager was yelling at me.

I made a mistake. Hot Wings Cafe has delicious food. I always order out because of the smell from the restroom in the the cafe.

The hot lemon pepper wings were so good! My server was so nice and fast. The place wasn't crowded when I went so I loved that it was calm .

Best wings in town, no joke. Crispy friend and drenched in your side of choice. Lots to choose from too. They have more than wings but I ordered the 16 piece with some golden brown fries. Our server was friendly, she checked on us frequently. Restaurant is clean and plenty tables to enjoy a good meal

Wow the disappointment is astonishing... I came a while back and forgot I never had done a review for this place. But just to forewarn some other customers, the service is completely bottom of the floor, the cashier was extremely rude and dismissive. I showed up a few minutes earlier before my online order was done, I waited and some guy from the back came and left my bag. I couldn't understand what he said so I asked "is this for Ashley?" And he just said yeah and had a weird face on him. I had said thank you and nobody had acknowledged that I said anything. The bare minimum from an establishment would be a thank you back or something you know... The quality of the food was whatever. The wings are pretty small & they were DRY. I'm talking like drier than Death Valley. The fries were also just probably baked in the oven and thrown in the styrofoam plate. Carrots & celery felt pretty old and not fresh. The ranch was the only decent thing but even then was not the greatest. I spent probably like $30 on this... totally not worth it

Came here with some friends and ordered a bunch of wings. The wings were a decent size, a little smaller than what I normally like. But the flavors were great. A solid 7.5 out of 10.

Ordered pickup and my food was ready on arrival. The mild lemon pepper wings are amazing

I moved to LA last year from Atlanta, which is known for the wings (especially lemon pepper). I had tried several spots around LA and none of them did it for me. Surprisingly, most of the places here bread the wings, where most places in Atlanta serve them naked. Also, most wings in LA are the larger, meaty wings. In Atlanta, they use the smaller ones that cris up really well. My wife heard of Hot Wings Café and noticed that they looked like the ones in Atlanta, and that one of the biggest complaints people had were they were too small (which made me think they'd be perfect ). I was right! They're so good! Nice, crispy, full of flavor, and the closest ones I've had to those in Atlanta. We've returned several times and it's good every time.

Best wings ever!! My fiancé and I always try different flavor wings and they are all delicious!! Love the hot, bbq, lemon pepper. They give the equal amount of flats & drums. FLATS girl over here!! The staff is always friendly and attentive when we dine-in.

Hands down the best wings in LA. The wings are a little small BUT the flavor makes up for it. I typically go with Spicy BBQ/Lemon Pepper & Hot/Lemon Pepper. I have been going to Hot Wings Cafe since 2011 and since then I have not looked back. The staff is incredibly attentive, and the location is fairly clean. I would recommend going earlier on the weekends as it is much busier in the evenings and difficult to find parking at times.

Everything was great, they arrived a little cold and were left out on the sidewalk instead of at our front door.. but - really good and the heat levels (mild, hot and extra hot) were accurate! Will absolutely order again!!