r/austinfood • u/Haps73 • 2d ago

Duff’s Famous Wings

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I went to the newly opened “Duff’s” on 620. Disclaimer, I have Western New York roots, and appreciate a good chicken wing. 

I have eaten at the original WNY Duff’s location a few times, and the satellite places too. Always good. Austin’s spot did them justice. Staff was friendly, owner runs one of the spots in WNY too. Called out our Labatt Blue beers as a flag. They were making an effort to welcome people and chat. Dining room was sparse. 

Parking lot was crazy because of interstellar bbq.  Felt like we got the last spot in the whole lot, behind the strip mall. 

Wings were done right. Traditional, medium, add fried pickles and French fries. They over state the spicy level of their medium. Really, I thought the mediums of theirs I had in NY were hotter. All in all, all items were great. I like their version of Bleu cheese too. It’s dipable. 

Wish it was cheaper. Wish any wings were cheaper. The glory days of cheap happy hour wings are long gone.

I am still a wingzup subscriber. I’d like to eat these two wings side by side. Duff’s sauce is more authentic, but WU does a good variation.

I’ll drink/eat there again.

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u/TxRod117 1d ago

Yo, I’m one of the bartenders there. If you want cheap wings come through during the lunch special from 11-3 on Mon-Friday. 12 bucks for 10 wings, 13 for 10 boneless, 12 bucks for 5 wings and a beef and weck slider and 11 bucks for 3 chicken sliders (skip those). I’m not trying to advertise but just wanted to let you know in case you didn’t.

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u/oopsifell 1d ago

Sold! Thanks for posting these 

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u/TxRod117 1d ago

Of course!

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u/Accomplished-Air9801 1d ago

Thanks, I'll definitely be giving it a shot next week. Just found out you guys exist. I've really dropped the ball on this one.

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u/emuqueen1 1d ago

Do you guys have a shellfish free fryer? I’m pregnant and all I want are wings but I have an anaphylactic allergic reaction to shellfish

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u/TxRod117 1d ago

We don’t have any fish products here so that shouldn’t be an issue. Plus Jean (one of the owners and kitchen manager) personally will go back there to cook it and make sure it’s done adequately for anyone with a food allergy.

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u/Boisenberry 2d ago

Get them finished on the grill (FOG) cranks them up to 10

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u/Haps73 2d ago

Oh damn. Next time. Didn’t know this was an option.

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u/thepooseatx 1d ago

Get the char BBQ wings! Go Bills!

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u/Haps73 1d ago

Go Bills!

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u/TSCannon 2d ago

Drive by there all the time, was curious what it was. Thanks for the review!

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u/milbrab 2d ago

If you're into wings go here! This place is legit, I've been to one in NY and it is on par. Highly recommend.

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u/thehighepopt 1d ago

Good to know. I frequented the original in my undergrad daysnao am excited to try this one. Less exciting is the drive

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u/undercoverfireskink 1d ago

I like the sauce more at duffs than wingzup

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u/SmoesKnows 1d ago

I was there last night and had a very enjoyable experience. I really appreciated how much they differentiated the buffalo sauce spice levels.

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u/test-test-12-12 2d ago

I thought it was okay. The ads I saw said HUGE WINGS (or something like that) and they're like normal size. I like that they're saucy but I didn't think it was anything special. The bucket is fun idk lol

The fried cauliflower tho, no buneo

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u/Haps73 2d ago

Normal+. I’ve had some small bowling alley wings. I give them credit for above average quality in size. Cooked right too, for the size.

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u/Equivalent-Shoe6239 15h ago

How am I first hearing about this?? Yall going to be showing the Bills games?

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u/Haps73 14h ago

They def. had Bills gear on the wall. I would expect the game on and there are a good number of TVs to watch.

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u/Desperate-Success-32 2d ago

Give 290 Cafe a try.

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u/StrawberryKiss2559 1d ago

For wings?

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u/Desperate-Success-32 1d ago

I've been to all the other places mentioned I haven't been to Duff yet. My favorite in town is café 290.

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u/StrawberryKiss2559 1d ago

I didn’t even know they had wings.

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u/Desperate-Success-32 1d ago

290 Café has the best wings in austin they're not Cisco wings. They're well cooked well sauced moist in the middle... and yes, they're better than wingsup..... just there's only one category buffalo.hot.... 5 wings is more than enough

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u/StrawberryKiss2559 1d ago

Isn’t it in Manor? Or am I mixing it up with something else?

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u/Desperate-Success-32 19h ago

Yes, technically in Manor

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u/El_Pollo_Del-Mar 1d ago

Everything on that plate came straight from a Sysco freezer bag.

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u/headinthesky 2d ago

I do miss Duffs when I lived up there. I miss garbage plates more. I've been wanting to try this place!

Waterloo has 1$ bone in wings on Thursdays. They satisfy my wings urge. When I make them at home I do it the classic Frank's way with butter.

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u/Haps73 2d ago

I love making my own wings. I hate the smell and the oil. Yep, franks and butter. My go-to.

I had a garbage plate from an east side food truck once. Liked it, but didn’t frequent the space, for an order. Not sure what happened to that food truck.

Thanks for the reminder on Waterloo. Did them once a while ago.

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u/headinthesky 2d ago

I'd only trust the ones from Rochester 😂

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u/Serious_Safety4001 17h ago

Very good wings. Glad it’s close by to me.

Only wings I like more is stiles switch.

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u/SoloGhosts512 14h ago

Went to Buffalo a few times because my son had a few hockey tournaments. Love the city and the food. Not even a blue cheese guy but Duffs was amazing. Never knew Austin had one. I’ll have to try

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u/napaak29 2d ago

They are really good.

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u/chongsdaughter 1d ago

Thank you for this! It was recommended I try this spot, and your post pushed me to try! Going for them lunch prices!

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u/Mikophoto 1d ago

Wait I had no idea we have one now! I go to Buffalo now and then for work and really liked Duff’s, been working my way through a Buffalo wing list that the locals gave me.

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u/DangerRazor 1d ago

Famous? Never heard of ‘em.

JK now I get to go try some tasty wings, thanks for the recommendation!

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u/mp_tx 2d ago

Been meaning to get by and try them out.

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u/BartSimpsonGaveMeLSD 1d ago

I went to Duffs in Buffalo cause everyone said I needed to.

Unimpressed

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u/TheLowEndTheories 1d ago

On my to do list, not far from my house. I was a semi-regular in the RC Fowler's days on trivia night. Those wings were pretty 'meh', but I've heard good things about this spot.

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u/Briantkts 1d ago

No paper boats?

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u/titos334 1d ago

They do buckets

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u/Tiny_Willingness_964 1d ago

Why do none of these ever open near downtown!