Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:30 AM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
Local time in Athens: 10:30 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (706) 583-9611 to confirm.
Location & directions
521 Baxter StreetAthens, GA 30605
About Wingster
Wingster is a chicken wings restaurant you'll find at 521 Baxter Street in Athens, Georgia. Our Athens guide covers 341 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Wingster is open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM (closed Tuesday). It stays open late, until 12:30 AM on most nights.
Service options include dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (706) 583-9611.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chicken Wings Restaurant
- Address
- 521 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30605
- Phone
- (706) 583-9611
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM (closed Tuesday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for chicken wings restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Wingster’s weekday schedule with 41 other chicken wings restaurants in Georgia. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 12:30 AM, later than 85% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 79 hours a week, about the same as the local median (77 hours). 85% of chicken wings restaurants in Georgia open on Sundays, and Wingster is one of them.
Compared with 41 other chicken wings restaurants in Georgia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for chicken wings restaurants in Georgia
Based on 8 menus with 240 priced items from chicken wings restaurants in Georgia, the median menu item costs $8.25, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $10.99.
We don’t have Wingster’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what chicken wings restaurants in Georgia typically charge.
Calculated from 8 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Wingster there are 15 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 140 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (32), Cafes & Coffee (17), Pizza (10), and Burgers & Fast Food (9).
Wingster is the only chicken wings restaurant within a mile (2 within three miles). The next closest is J. Buffalo Wings, 1.5 mi away.
62 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsPelican’s Snoballs< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPapa John's< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexSurcheros< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeChoco Pronto< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a chicken wings restaurant
Chicken restaurants include fried chicken chains, Southern-style chicken shacks, rotisserie and Peruvian pollo a la brasa spots, Korean fried chicken and dedicated wing joints. Nashville hot chicken – fried, then coated in cayenne paste – has spread nationwide over the past decade.
What to order
- Bone-in wings – pick a classic buffalo sauce to compare places
- Fried chicken – dark meat stays juicier
- Chicken tenders – the safe choice for kids
- Hot chicken – start at a lower heat level than you think
Good to know
- Wing deals are common on weekdays; game days are the busiest.
- Order sauce on the side for takeout to keep wings crisp.
- Heat scales are not standardized – “hot” at one place can be “mild” at another.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Wingster's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM.
Is Wingster open on Sunday?
Yes, Wingster is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM.
Where is Wingster located?
Wingster is located at 521 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30605.
What is the phone number of Wingster?
You can call Wingster at (706) 583-9611.
Does Wingster offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Wingster. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Wingster open late?
Yes – Wingster is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Wingster?
There are 140 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Wingster. Nearby options include Pelican’s Snoballs (< 0.1 mi), Jimmy John's (< 0.1 mi), and Papa John's (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other chicken wings restaurants near Wingster?
None within a mile. The closest is J. Buffalo Wings, 1.5 mi away.
How much do chicken wings restaurants in Georgia cost?
Based on 8 menus with 240 priced items from chicken wings restaurants in Georgia, the median menu item costs $8.25, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $10.99.
Nearby places
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