JERMYN, PENNSYLVANIA · SINCE 1978
WINDSOR INN
World's 2nd Best Hot Wings
Second only to the Anchor Bar in Buffalo since 1985 — and we’ve spent the four decades since trying to close the gap.
“World’s 2nd Best Hot Wings” — 1985 / Happie Award, Best Restaurant for Wings — 2016 / Featured on WNEP Channel 16 — 2017 / Reader’s Choice, Best Wings — Valley Advantage, 2017
THE LEGEND
Forty-some years of “second best,” on purpose
The birth of Hot Wings in Pennsylvania is a tale that began in 1978.
Paul and Andy Whitiak founded the Windsor Inn and perfected the recipe and technique for the Original Chickin’ Pickin’ Lickin’ Wings — the first hot wings ever served outside New York state. The response from loyal patrons was immediate, and it never really stopped.
In 1985 it became official: Windsor Inn Hot Wings were named the “World’s 2nd Best Hot Wings” — second only to the original hot wings served at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo since 1964. The title stuck, and so did the ambition behind it — wing contests and Wing-Offs sprang up across the region, and the Windsor kept winning them.
In June of 2016, Andy and Sue Whitiak passed the torch to a new ownership group who grew up eating here. The name didn’t change. Neither did the standard.
Paul & Andy Whitiak found the Windsor Inn and invent the “Chickin’ Pickin’ Lickin'” wing — the first hot wings outside New York.
Officially named “World’s 2nd Best Hot Wings” — second only to Buffalo’s Anchor Bar.
12,000 wings served in a single event, capturing 45% of the vote at the WHPA Invitational.
Dan Cardell takes ownership from the Whitiaks on June 6th — same wings, new chapter.
THE MENU
What’s coming out of the fryer
Sauces: Mild, Hot, Xtra Hot, Super Hot, Sriracha Ranch, Thai Chili, BBQ, Honey Mustard, Butter & Garlic, plus 4 Garlic variants (add $0.59)
Wings
10 wings, any sauce$14.99
20 wings$28.99
30 wings$42.99
50 wings$70.99
100 wings$129.99
Lightly seasoned, choice of sauce$13.29
Pierogi
3 / 6 / Dozen$6.99–$19.99
3 / 6 / Dozen$5.99–$17.99
Fried, wing sauce, chunky bleu cheese$9.99
Platters — with two sides
Slow roasted, homemade BBQ — Half / Full$12.99–$20.99
Yuengling beer battered$13.49
Gravy, Texas-style bread$12.99
Oven baked, garlic & rosemary$14.99
Burgers & Sandwiches
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion$12.99
Two burgers, one bun, chili, jalapeño$15.49
Bleu cheese, lettuce, wing sauce$13.49
Garlic butter, au jus$13.49
Pizza & Hoagies
Wing sauce, cheese, chicken — Med / Large$11.49–$16.49
6 cut / 12 cut$7.99–$12.99
Includes one side$14.99
Includes one side$12.49
From the Bar Kitchen
Tenders, poppers, mozz sticks, pierogi$14.99
Choice of wing sauce$8.69
Add wing sauce +$1.50$11.99
Dozen — Wed/Thu special $7.95$9.59
Full menu also includes salads, triple decker clubs, Italian entrées, and a soup of the day. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Call ahead for catering — packages built around your event.
WHO’S RUNNING THE PLACE
The Windsor family
Dan Cardell
Owner
Took ownership from Andy and Sue Whitiak on June 6, 2016, carrying the tradition forward for a family that grew up eating here.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Regulars, and the occasional Buffalo expert
FIND US
Come hungry, stay for the game
Hours
Friday – Sunday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kitchen closes at 9:00 pm
On Tap
Miller Lite, Coors Light, Sam Adams Summer Ale, Hacker-Schörr, Blue Moon, Yuengling, Dogfish Ale 312, Lagunitas IPA — plus a wide range of bottles.
While You Wait
10 HD TVs for the game, PA lottery & scratch-offs No reservations — first come, first served.
669 Washington Ave
Jermyn, PA 18433
Just off Exit 5 of the Casey Highway — minutes from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and the Elk Mountain & Pocono ski resorts.
WINDSOR INN
669 Washington Ave, Jermyn, PA 18433 · (570) 876-4600 · gary@hotwing.com
Serving the World’s 2nd Best Hot Wings since 1978. Menu prices shown reflect the most recently recovered pricing and should be confirmed before use as a live ordering reference.