Wing Shack

I reallllllly like this place.
They have great wings and their sauces are killer. They have the BEST blue cheese dressing (homemade) I have ever tried. I even tried to get the recipe once but they wouldn’t give it to me… one of these days, Wing Shack, one of these days… (lol) :)

This is my go to wing spot in Boulder county
They do have a huge menu of other things (lots of fried stuff plus hot dogs hamburgers etc) but I don’t go there for. that. I go for the WINGS
I keep it simple I like the medium sauce and extra crispy
Small crunchy wings how I like them and am used to from back east
Nice family owns this one. I never go for lunch but usually on weekends
More delivery it seems then pickup so always a table at the casual eatery

Ordered my order for wings over the phone, I give this place two stars just because they got our order correct and the staff was very friendly. Also, when we got there, it was completely ready to go. That was very exciting. I was very pleased.
I did get a little frustrated because they have wing specials listed on the tv at the restaurant, but I looked for these specials online and they were no where to be found. I ordered 4 pounds of wings with fries, and could have saved about $ 5. But I also didn’t ask over the phone, which I will do next time if I decide to come back for a wing quick fix.
Two stars because the fries and wings weren’t scorching hot, I started eating them in the car right when i left. I arrived in 20 minutes, when they stated it would be ready. Even though everything was ready to go, it might have been sitting there for about 10 minutes, I’m not sure.
The sauces, I ordered four flavors, tasted very store bought and pre made. I did however, try the flavor of the month, which was strawberry habanero. Was very strawberryish, but very watery and the flavor wasn’t very distinct. But I do appreciate their effort in trying to have a variety.
I also ordered spicy teriyaki, wasn’t spicy at all. The fries were boring, they tasted like the oil they were cooked in was old and needed to be changed out. It was a little pricy, for what I received. The wings were crunchier than I was hoping, and had very little amounts of meat on the bone. I also saw someone else’s review stating they only got 14 wings instead of 16 on their 2 pound order. It states online the range for one pound of wings is about 7 – 8 wings. I forgot to count mine, but a pound is a pound when it comes to wings. They do not go by the number of wings. Also, the location is good because it’s in the middle of town. Try this place for yourself and you might like it, but definitely not my kind of wing place.

Yummy and they deliver! The fries are even good. Bone-​in wings are great!!! Buffalo chicken sandwich was a little mushy but good.

We drive to Wing Shack to do the basic pick up of wings, and today marked one of the biggest snow days since 1987, we get up to the counter, and were greeted nicely by the young gentleman working (reason for 2 stars and not 1), and it seems they got a new ordering system or something, because the poor kid at the front is having a hard time understanding it. Well, instead of assisting the guy, there’s another gentlemen in the back getting upset and making a scene, get up and help you’re god damn employee!!! Strike number 1.
Next, we order our 2 Lbs. of wings since next to the wings list on the menu it has (16), you’d think that’s 16 wings, right? But let’s not get into that just yet. And then add our fries and drink, and then we ask about sauces and celery, because we’re normally asked what kind of sauce (that comes with the wings) we want. Instead, I see that they’re now charging .49 cents for Ranch, Bleu Cheese, AND celery… Wait wait wait a minute… You’re serious? So I order wings, and naturally, you get celery and a few sauces on the side, but now you’re going to charge the locals for Ranch AND celery? I get these things for free at Buffalo Wild Wings… And they’re cheaper. Strike number 2.
And last, but certainly not least, back to the quantity of wings you get in 2 Lbs. On the menu, under wings, it says 2 Lbs. (16) next to it, so again, naturally you assume since it says 16 you get 16 wings. Well, after driving home, after one of the worst snow storms, we sit down to eat our ranchless and lonely wings, and come to find out we’ve only got 14… And a few of them were just bones.
Here’s the deal. I’m not much to complain, it takes quite a bit to get me to a point to write a lengthy review about a place I’ve been eating at and enjoying for YEARS!!! But seriously… 3 strikes in one night doesn’t cut it for overpriced wings. (On top of not getting the wings we paid for)

Wings basically taste like the wings you can get at Pizza Hut, except significantly more greasy. I got the regular sized boneless Parmesan Garlic wings and I had to stop three wings in because I felt so sick from all of the grease. This was after pouring out all of the grease from the to go container (about a cups worth) and patting them down with paper towels.
And we wonder why Americans are overweight.

The only reason I’m giving this place two stars is because Debbie is pretty awesome. Other than that it’s expensive, my four year old’s corn dog came to the table about 10 minutes after the rest of the food (it shouldn’t take 25 minutes to make a corn dog, I don’t care if it is made from scratch) and two of the sauces we paid extra for tasted exactly the same. Chicken wings are one of my favorite foods, but this place just made me want to go to Buffalo Wild Wings the next day. Seriously disappointed.

This wing shack has my business any time I feel like wings. The customer service is very good. The wings are perfectly made. I’m amazed at how buffalo wild wings stays in business. Please try this restaurant. You will not be disappointed.

Nothing fancy, but great wings and nice mom & pop shop feeling. Had to wait 20 minutes for the wings to cook, but that is a good thing. I have been going here for over a year, and the wings are consistently good. Basic atmosphere, with plenty of TV’s.

I feel that the wings were over cooked, they were very small. The wings were overpriced for what you receive.

The spicy teriaki and the spicy garlic wings are so great. My wings are nice and crispy everytime I order and its never swimming in sauce.
The fries could arrive (when i get delivery) a bit less soggy for me, otherwise great food! The delivery drivers are also awesome when delivering!

Wings are cooked crispy, which is what we prefer. Their sauce is very flavorful; whichever you decide, they’re all very good. Only recommendation would be to not cut your celery into bite sized pieces. Cut the celery into thirds like everyone else. Small pieces make it difficult to dip without getting your fingers messy.

Pretty good basic wings. Many other offerings as well. The sauces are basic but flavorful. Wings are small and so are the portions. Don’t expect much celery. Over priced for the quality and quantity of food.

I have to give them one star for their delivery service! We ordered at 6pm and finally received the order TWO hours later after we called to find out where it was.
When we finally got it the whole order was COLD and the wing sauce had dripped over everything.
I CANNOT tell you how it tasted. I could not eat it!

I really enjoy wing shack… Have tried it multiple times and am never disappointed. The wings are nice and crispy, not soggy and they have a very good selection of appetizers that are just as good. My favorite is the fried mac and cheese. The only downfall I have had is that their delivery is fairly slow. I mostly order on the weekend so I’m guessing that plays a part in the delivery time. Great wing place. Waaaay better than bdubs imo.

I didn’t know walking in that I would like Wing Shack this much. I still can’t quite put my finger on it, but there is something about this place that just yells «family» and makes you feel right at home.
The interior is not great, but it’s clean. The cashier was friendly and explained the sauces, and he mentioned that all wings were made to order and that it would be 10 – 15 minutes. I was happy to wait, and it was worth it!
The celery was cut into smaller pieces than usual which was nice, the blue cheese tasted fresh made and was pungent and tart and fantastic. The wings were of prodigious size and fried perfectly with just the right amount of crackle on the skin and steaming softness in the meat. Managerial staff (and I believe an owner also?) strolled around asking how everything was, and even reminded me that refills on drinks are free.
Interior be damned, this is the quality and service I expect in a restaurant, and I will absolutely be back.
Word to the wise: if you’re used to other chains’ heat levels, level up here. The second hottest wasn’t much of a challenge so I’m hitting the hottest next time I go :-)

I seriously cannot say enough great things about Wing Shack. We used them for the first time today to order wings for the game. We chose them after being long time Wing Hut fans, but chose Wing Shack after seeing their delivery vehicle around town (Wing Hut does not deliver).
When they got here, I was stressed out about some holiday family logistics and missed seeing a second bag full of food. So absentmindedly, I thought part of our order might be missing. I ran out to the delivery driver and stopped him to query about the rest of my order and he suggested I hop into his truck to discuss (the weather was crazy bad and snowy).
He called the Shack and they helped me sort out my mistaken order (remember, the mistake was actually mine in the end, not theirs) and did it with a smile. Even even came all the way back into my home to locate the «missing» items and was incredibly gracious about the whole mishap.
They have made a serious fan out of me following this chance encounter with their amazing attention to customer service. Thanks so much Team! I will be ordering wings from you from here on out;)

Definitely a good wing place.
Feels like a very comfortable small hole in the wall. But their wings and sauces are good, they have a good beer selection, and the staff is nice. I ordered the top 2 hottest things that weren’t the wall-​of-​flame challenge wings and was happily surprised. The Even Hotter was pretty much my definition of a good spicy wing sauce. The Burning Hot was also pretty good, though it was just a bit one-​dimensional. Definitely would have it again though, and probably go for their challenge wings. My only minor complaint was that the wings were a little bit small and a tiny bit over cooked. But the sauce was so good I’d totally get them again.

Wind Beneath My Wings
Wing Shack is definitely not for everyone and I can totally see that! At first, I was a little iffy on the place. The man of the house would always order from the shack because he just loves their lemon pepper wings but I wasn’t a huge fan. I guess the reviews that I’ve read really tainted my opinions. After many-​a-​try, I guess it really grew on me. The delivery guy is the same person each and every time which is cool because now he has this little bond with the hubs. We also tip them real well ten, fifteen bones, maybe more if we rack up a tab. They seem grateful about it which is nice.
They also know when we’re calling since they have a little system. They have it noted that we always ask for «all flats» which they can’t guarantee but usually do an awesome job at accommodating the request. One time they even forgot a sandwich in our delivery and I called to see if they charged us. They did and had someone ship it over to us with a few extras (fries & dips) which was thoughtful. The food is pretty good but they can sometimes over season but I don’t mind shaking some of it off with no second thought. They take care of us and that’s more then I can ask for. I’m sure they can slip up from time to time and use a little sprucing up here and there but, for me & my fam, the Wing Shack is a great local joint that won our hearts.

I’m trying to figure out why someone would give this place a 1 star review. Maybe it’s a competitor from the Wing Hut? Can’t tell.
These guys take wings (and chicken, along with anything fried) very seriously. They have over a dozen different sauces (like hot, even hotter, burning hot, cajun garlic, etc.) and several dry rubs that give you an incredible choice of combo’s for their various chicken meals. Small 6 wing meal, no problem. You want 100 wings? They can do that. Boneless? Yep.
They have a rather scary menu of ‘starters/​fries that’s basically, all heart stopping (literally. as in, will cause a heart attack) fried foods from regular fries to mushrooms to pickles (all hand breaded). Rocky Mountain Oysters? Uh Huh. Hand dipped corn dog? Yea, they do that. All with available wild hot cajun sauce.
This isn’t just fried food. This is DANGEROUS fried food. The best kind. It may kill you, but man, what a way to go.
Today I had the Western burger. A hand made burger (kinda like Five Guys does) where they shape it into a ball, make a hole in it, put in special seasonings and oil and squish it down and grill it up, all with a big onion ring on top and cheese melted just perfectly over the ring with kickass homemade BBQ sauce.
And, it was freaking beautiful.
What do I mean beautiful? Well, the burger LOOKED like the kind of burgers you see in those ads on TV where it’s juicy and the breads fresh and full and the cheese is ooozzzing down the sides. That’s how these guys MAKE the burgers. Not for a TV ad, but for ME.
So, for under $ 10, I got a awesome burger, basket full of freshly fried up fries with just the right amount of salt, a soda and 3 chocolate chip cookies (3!). A full day of calories in one meal for under $ 10? Priceless.
They also have some more mainstream fare. you can get a salad, they have sandwiches, they have wraps and children sized meals. So, if you’ve got your healthy girlfriend or boyfriend there with you they can nosh on something that’s ‘reasonable’ (i.e. won’t give them a heart attack in the restaurant).
Also. this is not a franchise. It’s a small family operation (a family of, I believe, 4. I saw the mom, dad, brother and sister while I was there). I think each of them asked me at least once how it was when they walked by. Very service oriented.
Bottom line: If you’re into healthy eating, this may not be your cup of coffee beans. Go have some sushi.
If you want hard core American food Wing Shack’s your joint.
Sooooo… overall, loved this local family run place. As a restaurant, it’s a 4 to 4.5 star. But because it’s NOT a chain and family owned, and Charlie Y. trashed them in a slightly suspect and unfair fashion, at least compared to my own experiences, I’m going with a 5 star on this one.