These Chicken Wings Were Just Ranked the Best in Michigan

Sauced up or dry-rubbed, spicy or mild, chicken wings are a staple on game day—or any day you're feeling it! If you don't want to fry and sauce 'em up yourself, do you have a go-to spot that does it right every single time?

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In my house, wings aren’t just food—they’re practically a sport. My husband Charlie is a total wing fanatic. If the Lions are on TV, you can bet there’s a plate of wings within arm’s reach. He’s sampled spots all across Michigan and has his own short list of favorites: Parkshore Lounge in Traverse City, G’s Pizza in West Branch, JB’s Pizza in Grand Rapids, and 131 Sports Bar and Lounge at Gun Lake Casino. Basically, if wings are on the menu, he’s in.

Lovefood’s Search for the Best Wings

But now I’ve got one more restaurant to add to his must-try list. Because according to the foodie site Lovefood.com, one Michigan restaurant has officially earned the crown as the state’s “king of the wing.”

Lovefood recently went on the hunt for the best chicken wings in every state—sampling everything from sticky Asian sauces to smoky Alabama white sauce...

Michigan's Top Chicken Wings

After digging in, they landed on a spot in Ann Arbor that locals already swear by: Side Biscuit.

This cozy chicken wing and scratch-biscuit joint is the brainchild of chef and owner Jordan Baldum, a Buffalo, New York native who moved to Ann Arbor but couldn’t quite find the wings he was craving. So, in true “make it yourself” fashion, he started serving wings from his driveway during the pandemic in 2020. The response was so good, he opened a brick-and-mortar location at 1232 Packard St. in 2021.

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What's on the Menu at Side Biscuit

And the menu? It’s a wing lover’s dream. You can order six, ten, twenty—or even fifty wings if you’re rolling in with a crew.

Sauce options include classics like OG Buffalo and Open Pit BBQ, to more adventurous picks like Korean Caesar. There’s even a flavor of the week, so you never know what creative twist might pop up. If you’re more of a dry-rub person, they’ve got you covered there too.

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Lovefood gave a special shoutout to the Gucci Gang wings—a sweet-and-spicy gochujang blend paired with house-made kimchi.

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Of course, Side Biscuit isn’t just about wings. As the name hints, they also serve scratch-made biscuits, plus loaded fries, tempeh tenders, pizza, salads, and more. Basically, if you walk in hungry, you’re not walking out that way.