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Best Chicken Wings In Metrowest

There is really no snack more delicious and satisfying than really good chicken wings. There are so many options: crispy or saucy, classic or boneless and countless flavors. There is no shortage of restaurants that serve wings, so how do you know where to begin? If you are west of Boston, definitely start your quest for the perfect order of chicken wings at the following five pubs. Each is famous for their take on this classic snack in their own right. See what all the fuss is about!

Buff's Pub
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Buff's Pub
317 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 332-9134
www.buffspubofnewton.com

Buff's Pub is famous across the northeast for having the best buffalo wings around. Tested and approved by upstate New Yorkers and other wing connoisseurs, Buff's always makes the top of people's favorite places to get wings. Buff's also offers quite a few sauce options other than Buffalo. Some favorites include maple hot, spicy teriyaki, and chipotle. They also just added garlic cheese siracha to the wing sauce menu! Yum!

Bon Chon
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Bon Chon
123 Brighton Ave., Suite 300
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-8888
bonchon.com

Sick of everyone's obsession with Buffalo sauce? Head to Bon Chon in Allston (accessible via public transit on the MBTA green line) for some authentic Korean barbeque. Bon Chon's wings are perfectly crispy and have an ideal balance of spice, savory and sweetness that will have your mouth watering as soon as you see them. Bon Chon is also a great spot for wing enthusiasts that enjoy sushi. Such a meal sounds random, but these two dishes can be paired together seamlessly for a wonderful and affordable meal.

Bison County
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Bison County BBQ Bar And Grille
275 Moody St.
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 642-9720
www.bisoncounty.com

Barbeque enthusiasts will love Bison County in Waltham. The restaurant specializes in Western BBQ and offers a variety of meat dishes including brisket, burgers, ribs and steaks. But the chicken wings are not to be missed. They offer wings at varying levels of spicyness and with different BBQ sauce style including South Carolina, Thai and Buffalo. Ready for a challenge? Try their super spicy "fire" wings!

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Halfway Cafe
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Halfway Cafe
174 Washington St.
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-3336
www.thehalfwaycafe.com

Halfway Cafe is another great place to get wings. With three locations in suburbs west of Boston including Dedham, Watertown and Holbrook, it's easy to find a convenient option. Though they only have a few tables, they make up for it with seriously big flavor. Halfway Cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing beer and top notch chicken wings. Patrons can choose between classic wings or boneless in a variety of flavors. Some of their more interesting wing flavors include pineapple teriyaki and garlic parmesan.

John Brewers
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John Brewer's Tavern And Restaurant
39 Main St.
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 894-9700
www.johnbrewerstavern.com

John Brewer's is a classic pub with a handful of locations in the Boston area. While at first glance the pub may seem fairly average, their chicken wings are out of this world. Enjoy an order of wings while playing trivia with a group of friends, or order them as an appetizer before trying out one of the restaurant's incredible burgers. If you are west of Boston, head to the John Brewer's location in Waltham to test out the wings for yourself.

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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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