I looked up "lunch" on my yelp app one hungover sunday and found this place. It is super sketchy looking inside and out, but don't let that scare you away. We ordered hot wings and a philly cheese steak sandwich. The wings were absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection, and tasted terrific. THe philly hit the spot as well, but I am not sure if it because it was that good or because I was that hung over. Either way I will definitely go back here. I recommend getting your food to go.
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Jai R.
The squash casserole is a MUST HAVE item. Totally amazed by it and it was better than what I cooked at home. The wings and fries were also a smash hit in my book. The service was friendly and fast. There are so many different places to go for wings but I will now be a loyal return to International Cafe.
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Chase K.
Had the x-hot wings here and they were just ok for my taste. They were fried great with a nice bite but they were just to salty tasting for me, it was a bit too overpowering in my opinion.
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Jenny D.
I drive by this place often and would of never thought to eat here just from the looks from outside. But people on a local radio show had callers claiming this place has the best wings. The wings were good but I can't say the best. My favorite wings are actually from Taco Mac. But this place is still good, fair price. I ordered medium Hot wings. Probably next time I I'll order Hot for more kick. I ordered the single order which is 10 pieces..it comes with 1 ramekin of blue cheese. The blue cheese is really good..chunky and thick. I wish ordered another blue cheese. It cost 50 cents for additional blue cheese but I was being cheap so didn't order it. After trying it I would definitely pay for the extra because it's worth it. We also ordered the Philly cheese steak with onions and mushrooms. Now that was a great sandwich. Its very hearty and has a good amount of steak. They serve it on a soft bun. I think I would of loved it even more if it was on crusty bread but that's just me. I did order this to go and perhaps what made the bread softer by sitting wrapped up in foil wrap during my ride home. Maybe if we ate inside the restaurant the bread would of been less soft. However I'd order it again just like it is. ***Update the next day So I came here again with my husband this time and we decided to come in. My husband really like the feel of this place. It's nothing fancy, just casual and clean. We felt comfortable and thought it reminded us of New Jersey/New York our hometown. It's like a old pizza joint but they sell American pub fare. Walls are wood panel, beer signs on the wall, fridge of beer on the side. It's the kind of place you could walk into totally comfortable or work dressed up and not feel weird about it. Now to the food. This time I ordered HOT wings, so much better than the medium. HOT means they just add more sauce and it was perfect this time. When I ordered medium they were on the dry side because they didn't put enough sauce as i Liked. We also ordered the lemon pepper wings which my husbanded liked very much. I also ordered the Chicken Philly steak sandwich, and it was also very good. Like I mentioned above the bread is still on the soft side but not as soft compared to when I ordered it to go. My husband ordered the Fried Whiting platter, he didn't care for it. He was expecting something different although the picture of the item was right by the cashier section and it looks exactly has shown. It's long narrow strips of whiting served with fries, see my picture. Even though he didn't care for the fish he still likes the place and really enjoyed the wings. We can see ourselves going here often for a quick casual meal. Especially since prices are fair, not really cheap but on the low side. a beer was $3.50 woo-hoo, it was Sweetwater 420, normally in other restaurants it would be $5-6. My ice tea was $1. Service was fine and acceptable. Estimate bill was $36 which included 20 pc wings, Chicken philly sandwich, fish platter, 1 beer and ice tea with refills. I was stuffed. Then we tipped $6 for satisfactory service.
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Alasha B.
They should call this place 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall. I'm no beer connoisseur, but if you can't find at least one beer here that's pleasing to your palate, you're a snob that's beyond help. The real selling point here is supposedly the wings, and so far, I've only had the lemon pepper, which I'm not impressed by. I'm a fair gal though, so I'll update with other flavors as I cycle through them.
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Tiff H.
It was a wings kind of night and my friends got me in charge of picking some up. I was in the Buckhead/Brookhaven area so I decided to try a new place within reasonable driving distance of where I was. I'd bookmarked this restaurant because I'd heard good things about their chicken wings, so I decided to go a little out of my way to give them a try. International Cafe is in a slightly sketchy little plaza. Parking was plentiful, though, and I rushed inside after parking to avoid the sketchy homeless man who had just walked past. The interior is dim, reminding me more of a bar than a cafe. There were TV's all around, not necessarily airing sports. There was only one or two other tables of people seated in the dining area. I ordered at the register, where a single person manned it patiently. I ordered 50 wings, which can be split into three flavors, so I ordered teriyaki, lemon pepper and hot - the guy at the register said if you like spicy, this is not that bad. So going on his word, I ordered hot. It came with a side of celery and blue cheese. Not being a blue cheese kind of girl, I asked for ranch, too, and two orders of fries. The ten minute wait was as promised. By the time I got the food to my friend's place, we were all pretty ready for wings and fried goodness. One of my friends was very impressed with the teriyaki wings: not soaked in sauce but still super flavorful. Overall, the wings were a little dry and overfried, but the flavors were pretty spot on. The hot was a little spicier than I expected but still tasty. The fries were NOT good. Get a different side if you're wanting sides. The steak fries were dry and bland. At least a little salt would have been nice... I was just not that impressed. I wonder if to go orders aren't as good as eating in. But regardless, I probably won't go out of my way to get wings here again.
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Annie C.
I can't truly give a comprehensive view of International Cafe because truthfully I've only ever had the wings, dating back to high school - I don't know if I've ever looked at the menu, it's just automatic: "I'll have the ten piece lemon pepper wings, please." And while I've seen several reviews billing it as "the best wings", I don't know if I'm fully committed to that extreme. They're certainly good, the wings come out nice and hot, and they're never cooked - and if you're a lemon pepper aficionado like me, you'll appreciate the balance of flavor in their lemon pepper wings. A girlfriend of mine, however, is absolutely enamored with the hot wings - she's committed to the best wings proclamation, so if you can handle the heat, definitely try an order of those, Additional flavors include mild and medium (not quite sure what the difference is there) and they're offered in a single order (ten piece for $6.99), double order (twenty piece for $13.75), and the hungry order (fifty for $33.99) - which in my opinion, is a helluva deal. Wings are served with celery and blue cheese, unless other wise specified (extra blue cheese costs, well.. extra). In addition to the wings, they serve a pretty well rounded menu of typical American bar fare featuring various burgers and sandwiches. The International Cafe has a sports bar esque feel, despite its size - an intimate sports bar if you will. There are two large flat screens on either side of the restaurant broadcasting a sporting event at all times, but the staff is usually pretty cool with changing it to your preferred channel if it's not too busy. Speaking of, the staff is always very nice and on point; the food always comes out quickly - it's an ideal restaurant to dine on the run! I've always enjoyed my experience at the International Cafe!
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Joshua K.
My go-to place for wings these days. It's in a borderline shady area on Buford Hwy, probably not a place you would automatically go "YEAH! I really want to try this place" from the outside, but enter in and you'll find a place that... well you still probably aren't that excited to eat. I'll be honest, the decor inside and the feel of it all isn't that great. But as for the food, I'm stuck. When I come here, there's one thing on my mind: wings. As many people say, the wings are smaller than the average. Probably these are the normal sized wings rather than the behemoth, tyranno-shootsomesteroidsinme-chicken sized wings they sell elsewhere. They are perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside yet still juicy on the inside. My go to flavors are lemon pepper (which is solid - nothing spectacular) and hot. Now, the hot sauce here isn't your typical buffalo/butter mix you find elsewhere. There is something different and homemade about the hot sauce. It's spicy and peppery but not overwhelming so that you cannot enjoy the meat. It is salty, and almost has an Asian influence on it. And it is delicious. Probably an unsung hero of this place - the bleu cheese. I believe it is made in-house. The bleu cheese in chunky but not so chunky that you cannot dip your wings into it. It's creamy and cheesy without it being so cheesy that it overpowers everything else. It is the perfect combo to the things and well worth the money you'd spend if you needed to get extra. Side are pretty good, again nothing spectacular but nice compliment to the wings. Fries are the big steak cut fries if you like that kind. Onion rings are pretty good - good thick onion with a crispy breading. But all in all, you come here for the wings. One qualm I do have - their prices have gone up by quite a bit in the last 6-8 months that I've been going here. It used to be about $.50/wing here (which is not great especially for the size of wings they are), but not I believe it's more like $.70/wing, but all that means I can't eat here as frequently as before. Call ahead and they'll have it ready for you in 10 minutes. Great place. Family owned it looks like. Check them out when you have a hankering for some wings!
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Teaa G.
If I could rate on their lemon pepper wings only it would be 5 stars. You can dine in, they have take out. Their wings are worth making this a go to for wings at a football party. I can only support the winga, I've tried other things and they were good but not awesome like their wings.
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T H.
Wings, fries, onion rings.....can't go wrong! Favorite wing spot in Atlanta Lemon Pepper wings are the best of any place in ATL. Hot and medium wings are also great. The best blue cheese I have had thus far. Can't get enough of this place.
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J B.
I just had my first visit here and based upon the other reviews I ordered the lemon pepper wings. I was not dissapointed. The came out crispy and hot. Very good and worthy of the praise. The waitresses was pleasant and efficient, the food came out quickly. My dining companions had the meatball sub and Philly cheese steak. Both said it was "ok". The atmosphere however is quite off putting. Dark and drab lit by neon beer signs on the walls and ceiling. Rickety chairs and dark wood paneling. Great wings but next time I think ill get it to go. It's the kinda place where you don't feel comfortable sitting with your back to the door
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Zewditu D.
I convinced my friend to come here for lunch since it is near our workplace and got such good reviews on Yelp. Granted the great reviews are mostly for the chicken wings, which neither of us were going to get. Definitely is a hole in the wall, but I have no problem with those kind of establishments. :-) I rather like them. The menu is rather limited. My friend asked me what was international about this place. Good question! There is nothing international about it. Wings, burger, chicken fingers, etc. Just standard American pub fare. And out work cafe has more options that this standalone restaurant. We both decided to order chicken fingers. My friend asked for BBQ sauce which our waitress wasn't sure that they had. Luckily, they did. So we both decided to get some on the side. We also both ordered side house salads. OK...let me tell you about this salad. It was mostly lettuce. Not many toppings. From what I remember, a bit of cucumber and not fully ripened tomatoes. And then there was a piece of sliced American cheese (a Kraft single, my guess) torn in half on top of the salad. Who does that to a salad? What is even the point of the cheese. My friend torn hers up into smaller pieces. I just took mine off entirely. The saddest little salad I have ever seen in my whole life. Thank goodness the chicken fingers were awesome. They could have used a bit more salt, but that's OK. I could not finish the order of chicken fingers, I had to save one for dinner. Score. Another troublesome issue, the waitress never came around to refill my water. :-/ Service could use some improvement. Food was prepared quickly, a plus. A good stop if I want something quick and closeby and am in the mood for chicken fingers. Not a good stop if you need to accomodate the tastes of a variety of people.
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Kan R.
The food was not so good and the waiters were bad also. I never seen wings that look fake and tastes fake
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Tony C.
Not convinced on the claim that these are the best wings in Atlanta. The lemon pepper and teriyaki wings were so-so. First thing I noticed was that for a wing place the wings here were quite small, but were prepared nicely and crisp throughout. I thought that the wing itself was prepared quite nicely the flavoring just didn't seem to be perfectly on point for me. Also, for a place like this I thought the prices were quite steep.
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Jeff P.
My favorite wing joint for the last 15 years.Philly cheese steak is good too but it's all about the wings. I request light lemon pepper .
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Ashante H.
Well being that I made it before the afternoon crowd, my order was placed as soon as I walked in. I ordered the 10pc for $6.99 with fries $1.89 and a drink. The chicken wings are actually good. Fresh, crispy. Not to fond of the fries though. Overall, service was speedy, staff was pleasant and the food is delicious!
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Dory J.
The food here is extremely BLAND! I ordered the (10) piece lemon pepper wings, and a side of fries. Total amount came to $9.79...which is fair. The wings were fried hard (which I hadn't ask for them to do so), and the fries were steak fries, but they had absolutely no seasoning! or flavor! The food here kind of reminds me of dishes I made back when I was a sophomore in college. Convenience over quality
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Neha R.
The wings are pretty good ! The place is nothing great to look at, but clean. We came just for the wings (takeout) and got extra hot and lemon pepper wings. The size of the wings is small, but perfect for me. The were warm and crispy with just right amount of sauce on them. Extra-hot wings: not the hottest I have tried till date, but good enough. The sauce thankfully didn't have that excessively "vinegar" flavor, but had that 'franks hot sauce' tang to it. I liked these. Lemon pepper : These were tad bit salty for my taste. But hubby loved them! Maybe next time I will ask them to control the salt if they can. But they were still addictive. Wings come with celery and your choice of ranch or bleu-cheese. The celery was tender and both dips were delicious. I think this might just end up being our go-to spot for wings.
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Jasmine S.
This place is legit!!! We went here Friday night for takeout and ordered 20 wings (lemon pepper and medium) as well as an order of the potato skins. The wings were PERFECT. These aren't your jumbo, steroid injected wings-they are definitely on the smaller side, but I prefer these. The flavor was there for both flavors. The medium wasn't too saucy, and they had just a hint of a small kick to them. Hubby will be ordering hot next time. The potato skins were a different story. They had some type of orange melted cheese (think Velveeta but not) over bacon bits. I don't mean the real bacon, bacon bits, I mean the red things that are some type of imitation bacon. They weren't what I was hoping for, but we were starved and they did the job. I would not order these again and I would recommend you do the same. We also got the homemade blue cheese for the wings and it was very tasty. We will be back, probably this weekend :) Oh yeah-the prices are great!! it was $13 for 20 wings...you can't beat that in my book. Don't let the location scare you off-It looked very clean inside and parking was no problem.
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Amrita R.
My mom is obsessed with lemon pepper wings and has passed that trait on to me. She loved a place near our house in Norcross but since our move to Buckhead, she hadn't found a place she loved as much. I did some research and found out about this place, so we ordered a bunch of their lemon pepper wings. They were all perfectly crispy and well-made but each one was just a tad too salty. Their lemon-pepper flavor is spot on but every bite leaves an aftertaste of a over-saltiness that everyone in my family could pick up on. I need to test the wings on my bf who loves an abundance of salt to see if it's just us!
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Luckie D.
....and still champion THE INTERNATIONAL CAFE. I like wings. Non breaded fried nekkid with a sauce that makes me sweat and these folks do it best. Great friendly service, cold beer and a fairly decent Philly cheese steak too.
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Asia M.
My family and I have been coming here since I was little and it's always been the same. We only eat the hot wings cause they're so darn good but I'm sure everything else here is good too. The service is always quick and friendly and the food hot and delicious. Can't wait to go back next week :)
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Nikki M.
The "wing challenge" email reminded me but I agree with T H. the lemon pepper wings are the best, 2nd best was Loco's in Newnan GA. but that's been closed for years!
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Adrian C.
I agree with the rest of the Yelpers when they say, these are the BEST wings in Atlanta!!! I have been coming here since 2007 and I'm a faithful fan. Their lemon pepper wings are made from the same materials that dreams are made of. Out of town guests always request I take them here. And if you want to do the happy dance, order their steak fries and the Philly cheese sandwich.
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Linda M.
I was in the mood for chicken wings and my usual spot nearby (Buffalo Wild Wings at Lenox) closed down. That said, I looked on Yelp and found the International Cafe just down the road from me. Thanks to other Yelpers, I knew to look across the street from the Pink Pony. I walked in and they were were the nicest people, plus the place looked really clean. The menu is very basic, which is fine since all I wanted was wings. They were out in about 8 minutes and were delicious. They are not breaded :-) They have big screen TVs, so we watched a bit of the World Cup. I will be back!
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raymond p.
This is a PERFECT off the beaten path spot. Wings are cooked to perfection! OMG, the lemon pepper wings are some of the best that I've ever had! Steak and cheese is pretty good as well. Did I mention how good the wings were??
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Mic H.
Hands down this place has some of the best wings in Atlanta. I usually order twenty wings- 10 hot, 10 extra lemon pepper. The wings are crispy, flavorful, and never greasy. The ladies that work there are extremely pleasant as well. If you're a wing connoisseur, you will love this place.
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Shea B.
I have been coming to this place since back in the day (early 90s). The wings are the bomb, like I compare other wings to these wings. The sauce is like a peppery vinegar taste and yes I am salivating thinking about them now. I have only had the wings here so I cannot speak about the rest of the menu. They have a good selection of beers too.
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Christin K.
2 words- Great wings. nuff said! K seriously? they are on the small side, but who really cares. yes it is across the street from the pink pony. Does that matter to me? no. Yes its a little easy to pass and a little hidden unless you are looking for it. So just keep an eye out for it! On the inside it can easily look like a greasy cafeteria. so you can always pick up a few orders and sit at home munching delicious while watching some Entourage/scifi/toy story. Wings ftw
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Eric D.
Incredible wings, great service. Will be back.
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Ron R.
Wings, love em
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Tennille C.
Lemon pepper wings are AWESOME. I love this place because it's small and the food is good.
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Lisa Y.
This place should of been the first place I reviewed as a Yelper, but it had completely slipped my mind! I have been coming here to eat wings since I was in high school! I went to high school right up the street from here, and every time before a basketball / football game, my cheerleading coach took us here to get lunch/dinner so we could save ourselves from stadium food. These are by far the ABSOLUTE best wings I have had. I always order the EXTRA hot wings which are not included on the menu, but they understand what I mean. I love my wings with extra sauce on them, and they do that just perfectly! They even offer extra hot sauce in a little cup if you want to dip it in more hot sauce. The lemon pepper wings are delicious too! This is the first place that got me hooked on lemon pepper wings! I am a regular here, and I think it shows that everyone who works there truly cares for the customers when they can recognize regulars and also can remember what they order. I sit down, and they know exactly what I want. (Maybe because I'm somewhat predictable, too) lol. This is the only place I enjoy eating wings at, and this is a common place that my sister and I will go to to catch up and talk since we barely see each other. For sports lovers, they have 3-4 big screen T.V.s that always show the current games. If I can't watch a NFL or NBA game at home, I'll definitely come here with some of my sports friends and watch the game with good eats. If you love wings, you MUST try this place! Every time I come, the place is NEVER empty and there are always people there eating and watching the game.
Pretty good wings. The thing that really made it worth the trip was the service. I called in my order and the owner even asked how quick I'd like to have them ready. Owner greeted me at the door and ensured that I was pleased with everything. I'll be going back
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Michael R.
Pretty good wings ant a pretty good pace for a pretty good price. I wouldn't make a destination of it, but if you want wings you can hardly go wrong here.
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Valerie N.
Whoa. So many 5 star reviews. This place was exactly "meh" as the two stars described. I'm not a wings fanatic, but the one lemon pepper wing I ate was so salty I coughed. Boo. It was also texturally interesting, which grossed me out too. I went with the spaghetti with meatballs and it was fine (the garlic bread was good). My friends got steak sandwiches and they also reported a "meh." Its just okay. With so many other fab places on Buford, I won't go here again unless someone just really wants to go. I will say that service was as happy as can be and they made the dining experience as good as it could be!
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Court K.
International Cafe has THE BEST wings in town. They are always crispy, thoroughly cooked and paired well with bleu cheese. The potato wedges are huge, filing and just as soft and crispy as the wings. My boyfriend and I make the 25 minute drive here to satisfy all wing cravings! My only request would be that the dining room stay open later =)
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Jerry T.
I would probably eat here more often if it was in my back yard. I get the sense that that's why most of the people were here. It's just a little neighborhood wing spot. There was a decent crowd who all seemed to be drinking heavily and eating hot wings on a Saturday afternoon around 5. My kind of people! The menu is very small as you might expect. Basically wings, a couple sandwiches and a handful of sides. That's cool because I was here for the wings. I ordered 10 wings -hot- and a side of fries. My fries came out immediately while I waited on my wings. They were big fat steak fries, which are not my favorite. They were passable though. I grabbed some ranch and went to work on them. A few minutes later my wings came out. They are pretty tiny, but they are also inexpensive. They were fried perfectly and the sauce was good. It was not as hot as I was hoping, and they could definitely have used more sauce. All in all, this place was good at what they do. However, I can't imagine I would be back any time soon with so many more interesting things to try nearby.
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Brett H.
Not the best wings in Atlanta like many reviews say. Maybe I had too high of hopes based off the reviews, but I can tell you at least 10 places off the top of my head that have better wings than this place.
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Rashedia N.
I placed an order of 10 hot wings and fries. I got there and was greeted by the staff friendly bunch of ppl. My order was ready when I got there. The wings were a nice size and hit the spot. I will go back its convenient to my work.
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Gyasi M.
Hmm.... First question? Is this place called International Cafe, or Cafe International? I ask because every time someone talks about this place, and even the name listed here on yelp is "International Cafe." But the signage, menu, and mirrored front door of this place says "Cafe International" 4.0 stars for: Parking - No real issues, you will find a spot. 2.5 stars for: Ambiance - If it was not for the Sweet Giant HD TV, I would have thought that I hung out a little too long in my Hot Tub Time machine and flicked to switch to 1995. Kinda dark, kinda woody. 4.0 stars for: Food - I ordered Wings (10) and steak fries. The wings very indeed very very tasty! and my steak fries came out fresh out the fry daddy! They do not drown the wings in sauce, which is what I like. The menu is small and very random. I've posted a pic. 3.0 stars for: Service - The lady at the counter seemed Very Nice, yet Very Mean at the same time. I got a very weird vibe. Kinda like those new Sour Patch Kids commercials. 3.0 stars for: Value - Small Wings. Look, I'm not looking for steroid injected Sci-fi wings. But I am not looking to still be hungry after eating 10 wings and a very nice size order of Steak Fries. Especially after paying $8 bucks Over All Grade - 3.4 Stars (A-OK) Yum Yum! Tasty Wings Small Wings Awesome Blue Cheese 70% Chance I will try again.
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Jin K.
When a friend suggested this wing shop on Buford Hwy, I was more than a little skeptical. Located across from Pink Pony (well it is the main "landmark" around there) in a small plaza, the outside really didn't suggest much. However, looks proved to be deceiving (as is usually the case). Our server was very attentive and prompt and always had a smile on her face. The wings, although a bit on the small side, were perfectly seasoned and fried. And to be perfectly honest, I like smaller chicken wings as opposed to the giant mutant ones. The smaller ones have way more fried surface ratio to meat. Fried foods rule so much. We had the hot and lemon pepper wings with onion rings and sauteed mushrooms. Perhaps it was the fact that everything was deep fried or slathered in butter, but we ate every single thing we ordered and nothing was spared. Wings with a nice cold beer (only bottles, no draft) was a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. And for all you sports fanatics: they have a couple of large screen televisions with some sort of game playing on the screen. Since the space is relatively small, the screens seem huge. My football crazed husband would certainly appreciate the HD quality in the coming Sundays!
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Melanie G.
We drove by here (at a time when we were really hungry), so we checked the reviews and decided to give it a shot! The lemon pepper wings were REALLY good - tender and juicy, and with an amazing flavor! The rice and gravy, french fries, and grilled cheese sandwich were all good (nothing out of this world, but how it all should taste)! All of that food, and a soda, came out to $16.50. We would go here again for the lemon pepper wings!!
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Cherrica M.
My friend Sabrina told me about this place. So I finally decided to try them out. I must say their wings are good. Almost as good as my favorite wing spot in Sandy Springs. I've always order the lemon pepper to go. But the service is fast. I think I might try different flavors next time to really see what they can do.
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Sabrina M.
I swear they must put crack or something in their wings because I just can't get enough of them. They are that damn good! The funny thing is, I've only actually eaten in this little "hole in the wall/mom & pop spot" once. But I pick up orders from here ALL the time. I order the medium or hot wings extra crunchy and they come out perfect! When I'm feeling a little bit sassy, I may switch it up and order the lemon pepper wings. Again, extra crunchy. And again, they come out perfect. Add some "extra EXTRA" crunchy fries on the side and I know the night will be good. IF, however, you want to eat-in, don't expect much in decor. They have a large TV and, that's about it. Small tables, a couple of cooler/fridges where the drinks are stored and a big ass TV. And I'm sure they have other great things on the menu, but when they offer the kind of perfect wings that they do, why would you want anything else?
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Terry O.
What! International cafe! Mayne listen, I've been going here for 5 years now. The lemon pepper wings! Is serious mayne. It has beer to wash down the food. Big screens. A quick place to eat. The staff is cool too. The owners are nice. Mayne get here if you like wings. Best wing place for me yet!
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Matt C.
got takeout from here last night, after seeing yelp reviews.. food was decent, but far from outstanding. meat was pretty dry on the wings, and the 'hot' wasn't hot and was a little lacking in flavor.. lemon pepper were better, but again, dry. fries were probably the best item. doubt i'll be back, with better wing options in the area.
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Michael F.
I picked up 70 wings (around 11:30AM) for an office party. Everyone loved the wings. I got the medium favor. Great place!!! I'm glad they have switched back to using larger wings--at one time the wings were really small. I will definitely come back to this place!
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Imran C.
Hole in the wall in Buford Highway. But I must say, the best wings and spicy fries I have ever had. I still struggle to find wings that are THIS good!!
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john h.
These are consistently the best wings in Atlanta. The attention to detail is obvious to a foodie - starting with a fresh product, keeping the grease changed regularly, even perfect celery & blu cheese. I've eaten wings everywhere from Anchor in Buffalo to points east & west, but these are hands down the best. I've heard other menu items are very good, but I go for the wings and reasonably priced beer. Also, you won't find nicer, more considerate owners.
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John F.
The menu is very simple, but it has all the basics covered. The hot wings were done very well. The sauce wasn't runny at all and it had a nice smoke flavor to it. Not much more to say except the servers were very attentive and the prices were great.
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Kelly H.
So I work at the IRS and this place is about 10 min away. My friend at work...the same friend who told me about canton cooks would ALWAYS get wings from this place and bring them to work. They were really good....so I made her take me to the place. There's never many people in there but their wings are da bomb...especially the lemon pepper....mmmhhh...thats all i get when i go...or mild wings. Its 10 for 5dollars...i can't complain they are gooooooooood! I give them a five purely based on their wings...and their wonderful customer service...because i haven't and probably won't try any of their other food :)
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Gretchen S.
It doesn't look like much- i DO LOVE the cute little Anime-looking chickie on the sign! - but this place is a little gem. Small menu means they know what they do well and don't stray far from it. The wings are crispy little nuggets- Hot is HOT. Lemon Pepper IS tasty! The blue cheese is chunky, AND they have big fat steak fries! Nice selection of beers in bottles. All in all- a great little Friday Happy Hour indeed!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Carter N.
I looked up "lunch" on my yelp app one hungover sunday and found this place. It is super sketchy looking inside and out, but don't let that scare you away. We ordered hot wings and a philly cheese steak sandwich. The wings were absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection, and tasted terrific. THe philly hit the spot as well, but I am not sure if it because it was that good or because I was that hung over. Either way I will definitely go back here. I recommend getting your food to go.
(4)Jai R.
The squash casserole is a MUST HAVE item. Totally amazed by it and it was better than what I cooked at home. The wings and fries were also a smash hit in my book. The service was friendly and fast. There are so many different places to go for wings but I will now be a loyal return to International Cafe.
(4)Chase K.
Had the x-hot wings here and they were just ok for my taste. They were fried great with a nice bite but they were just to salty tasting for me, it was a bit too overpowering in my opinion.
(3)Jenny D.
I drive by this place often and would of never thought to eat here just from the looks from outside. But people on a local radio show had callers claiming this place has the best wings. The wings were good but I can't say the best. My favorite wings are actually from Taco Mac. But this place is still good, fair price. I ordered medium Hot wings. Probably next time I I'll order Hot for more kick. I ordered the single order which is 10 pieces..it comes with 1 ramekin of blue cheese. The blue cheese is really good..chunky and thick. I wish ordered another blue cheese. It cost 50 cents for additional blue cheese but I was being cheap so didn't order it. After trying it I would definitely pay for the extra because it's worth it. We also ordered the Philly cheese steak with onions and mushrooms. Now that was a great sandwich. Its very hearty and has a good amount of steak. They serve it on a soft bun. I think I would of loved it even more if it was on crusty bread but that's just me. I did order this to go and perhaps what made the bread softer by sitting wrapped up in foil wrap during my ride home. Maybe if we ate inside the restaurant the bread would of been less soft. However I'd order it again just like it is. ***Update the next day So I came here again with my husband this time and we decided to come in. My husband really like the feel of this place. It's nothing fancy, just casual and clean. We felt comfortable and thought it reminded us of New Jersey/New York our hometown. It's like a old pizza joint but they sell American pub fare. Walls are wood panel, beer signs on the wall, fridge of beer on the side. It's the kind of place you could walk into totally comfortable or work dressed up and not feel weird about it. Now to the food. This time I ordered HOT wings, so much better than the medium. HOT means they just add more sauce and it was perfect this time. When I ordered medium they were on the dry side because they didn't put enough sauce as i Liked. We also ordered the lemon pepper wings which my husbanded liked very much. I also ordered the Chicken Philly steak sandwich, and it was also very good. Like I mentioned above the bread is still on the soft side but not as soft compared to when I ordered it to go. My husband ordered the Fried Whiting platter, he didn't care for it. He was expecting something different although the picture of the item was right by the cashier section and it looks exactly has shown. It's long narrow strips of whiting served with fries, see my picture. Even though he didn't care for the fish he still likes the place and really enjoyed the wings. We can see ourselves going here often for a quick casual meal. Especially since prices are fair, not really cheap but on the low side. a beer was $3.50 woo-hoo, it was Sweetwater 420, normally in other restaurants it would be $5-6. My ice tea was $1. Service was fine and acceptable. Estimate bill was $36 which included 20 pc wings, Chicken philly sandwich, fish platter, 1 beer and ice tea with refills. I was stuffed. Then we tipped $6 for satisfactory service.
(4)Alasha B.
They should call this place 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall. I'm no beer connoisseur, but if you can't find at least one beer here that's pleasing to your palate, you're a snob that's beyond help. The real selling point here is supposedly the wings, and so far, I've only had the lemon pepper, which I'm not impressed by. I'm a fair gal though, so I'll update with other flavors as I cycle through them.
(3)Tiff H.
It was a wings kind of night and my friends got me in charge of picking some up. I was in the Buckhead/Brookhaven area so I decided to try a new place within reasonable driving distance of where I was. I'd bookmarked this restaurant because I'd heard good things about their chicken wings, so I decided to go a little out of my way to give them a try. International Cafe is in a slightly sketchy little plaza. Parking was plentiful, though, and I rushed inside after parking to avoid the sketchy homeless man who had just walked past. The interior is dim, reminding me more of a bar than a cafe. There were TV's all around, not necessarily airing sports. There was only one or two other tables of people seated in the dining area. I ordered at the register, where a single person manned it patiently. I ordered 50 wings, which can be split into three flavors, so I ordered teriyaki, lemon pepper and hot - the guy at the register said if you like spicy, this is not that bad. So going on his word, I ordered hot. It came with a side of celery and blue cheese. Not being a blue cheese kind of girl, I asked for ranch, too, and two orders of fries. The ten minute wait was as promised. By the time I got the food to my friend's place, we were all pretty ready for wings and fried goodness. One of my friends was very impressed with the teriyaki wings: not soaked in sauce but still super flavorful. Overall, the wings were a little dry and overfried, but the flavors were pretty spot on. The hot was a little spicier than I expected but still tasty. The fries were NOT good. Get a different side if you're wanting sides. The steak fries were dry and bland. At least a little salt would have been nice... I was just not that impressed. I wonder if to go orders aren't as good as eating in. But regardless, I probably won't go out of my way to get wings here again.
(3)Annie C.
I can't truly give a comprehensive view of International Cafe because truthfully I've only ever had the wings, dating back to high school - I don't know if I've ever looked at the menu, it's just automatic: "I'll have the ten piece lemon pepper wings, please." And while I've seen several reviews billing it as "the best wings", I don't know if I'm fully committed to that extreme. They're certainly good, the wings come out nice and hot, and they're never cooked - and if you're a lemon pepper aficionado like me, you'll appreciate the balance of flavor in their lemon pepper wings. A girlfriend of mine, however, is absolutely enamored with the hot wings - she's committed to the best wings proclamation, so if you can handle the heat, definitely try an order of those, Additional flavors include mild and medium (not quite sure what the difference is there) and they're offered in a single order (ten piece for $6.99), double order (twenty piece for $13.75), and the hungry order (fifty for $33.99) - which in my opinion, is a helluva deal. Wings are served with celery and blue cheese, unless other wise specified (extra blue cheese costs, well.. extra). In addition to the wings, they serve a pretty well rounded menu of typical American bar fare featuring various burgers and sandwiches. The International Cafe has a sports bar esque feel, despite its size - an intimate sports bar if you will. There are two large flat screens on either side of the restaurant broadcasting a sporting event at all times, but the staff is usually pretty cool with changing it to your preferred channel if it's not too busy. Speaking of, the staff is always very nice and on point; the food always comes out quickly - it's an ideal restaurant to dine on the run! I've always enjoyed my experience at the International Cafe!
(4)Joshua K.
My go-to place for wings these days. It's in a borderline shady area on Buford Hwy, probably not a place you would automatically go "YEAH! I really want to try this place" from the outside, but enter in and you'll find a place that... well you still probably aren't that excited to eat. I'll be honest, the decor inside and the feel of it all isn't that great. But as for the food, I'm stuck. When I come here, there's one thing on my mind: wings. As many people say, the wings are smaller than the average. Probably these are the normal sized wings rather than the behemoth, tyranno-shootsomesteroidsinme-chicken sized wings they sell elsewhere. They are perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside yet still juicy on the inside. My go to flavors are lemon pepper (which is solid - nothing spectacular) and hot. Now, the hot sauce here isn't your typical buffalo/butter mix you find elsewhere. There is something different and homemade about the hot sauce. It's spicy and peppery but not overwhelming so that you cannot enjoy the meat. It is salty, and almost has an Asian influence on it. And it is delicious. Probably an unsung hero of this place - the bleu cheese. I believe it is made in-house. The bleu cheese in chunky but not so chunky that you cannot dip your wings into it. It's creamy and cheesy without it being so cheesy that it overpowers everything else. It is the perfect combo to the things and well worth the money you'd spend if you needed to get extra. Side are pretty good, again nothing spectacular but nice compliment to the wings. Fries are the big steak cut fries if you like that kind. Onion rings are pretty good - good thick onion with a crispy breading. But all in all, you come here for the wings. One qualm I do have - their prices have gone up by quite a bit in the last 6-8 months that I've been going here. It used to be about $.50/wing here (which is not great especially for the size of wings they are), but not I believe it's more like $.70/wing, but all that means I can't eat here as frequently as before. Call ahead and they'll have it ready for you in 10 minutes. Great place. Family owned it looks like. Check them out when you have a hankering for some wings!
(4)Teaa G.
If I could rate on their lemon pepper wings only it would be 5 stars. You can dine in, they have take out. Their wings are worth making this a go to for wings at a football party. I can only support the winga, I've tried other things and they were good but not awesome like their wings.
(4)T H.
Wings, fries, onion rings.....can't go wrong! Favorite wing spot in Atlanta Lemon Pepper wings are the best of any place in ATL. Hot and medium wings are also great. The best blue cheese I have had thus far. Can't get enough of this place.
(5)J B.
I just had my first visit here and based upon the other reviews I ordered the lemon pepper wings. I was not dissapointed. The came out crispy and hot. Very good and worthy of the praise. The waitresses was pleasant and efficient, the food came out quickly. My dining companions had the meatball sub and Philly cheese steak. Both said it was "ok". The atmosphere however is quite off putting. Dark and drab lit by neon beer signs on the walls and ceiling. Rickety chairs and dark wood paneling. Great wings but next time I think ill get it to go. It's the kinda place where you don't feel comfortable sitting with your back to the door
(4)Zewditu D.
I convinced my friend to come here for lunch since it is near our workplace and got such good reviews on Yelp. Granted the great reviews are mostly for the chicken wings, which neither of us were going to get. Definitely is a hole in the wall, but I have no problem with those kind of establishments. :-) I rather like them. The menu is rather limited. My friend asked me what was international about this place. Good question! There is nothing international about it. Wings, burger, chicken fingers, etc. Just standard American pub fare. And out work cafe has more options that this standalone restaurant. We both decided to order chicken fingers. My friend asked for BBQ sauce which our waitress wasn't sure that they had. Luckily, they did. So we both decided to get some on the side. We also both ordered side house salads. OK...let me tell you about this salad. It was mostly lettuce. Not many toppings. From what I remember, a bit of cucumber and not fully ripened tomatoes. And then there was a piece of sliced American cheese (a Kraft single, my guess) torn in half on top of the salad. Who does that to a salad? What is even the point of the cheese. My friend torn hers up into smaller pieces. I just took mine off entirely. The saddest little salad I have ever seen in my whole life. Thank goodness the chicken fingers were awesome. They could have used a bit more salt, but that's OK. I could not finish the order of chicken fingers, I had to save one for dinner. Score. Another troublesome issue, the waitress never came around to refill my water. :-/ Service could use some improvement. Food was prepared quickly, a plus. A good stop if I want something quick and closeby and am in the mood for chicken fingers. Not a good stop if you need to accomodate the tastes of a variety of people.
(3)Kan R.
The food was not so good and the waiters were bad also. I never seen wings that look fake and tastes fake
(2)Tony C.
Not convinced on the claim that these are the best wings in Atlanta. The lemon pepper and teriyaki wings were so-so. First thing I noticed was that for a wing place the wings here were quite small, but were prepared nicely and crisp throughout. I thought that the wing itself was prepared quite nicely the flavoring just didn't seem to be perfectly on point for me. Also, for a place like this I thought the prices were quite steep.
(2)Jeff P.
My favorite wing joint for the last 15 years.Philly cheese steak is good too but it's all about the wings. I request light lemon pepper .
(5)Ashante H.
Well being that I made it before the afternoon crowd, my order was placed as soon as I walked in. I ordered the 10pc for $6.99 with fries $1.89 and a drink. The chicken wings are actually good. Fresh, crispy. Not to fond of the fries though. Overall, service was speedy, staff was pleasant and the food is delicious!
(4)Dory J.
The food here is extremely BLAND! I ordered the (10) piece lemon pepper wings, and a side of fries. Total amount came to $9.79...which is fair. The wings were fried hard (which I hadn't ask for them to do so), and the fries were steak fries, but they had absolutely no seasoning! or flavor! The food here kind of reminds me of dishes I made back when I was a sophomore in college. Convenience over quality
(1)Neha R.
The wings are pretty good ! The place is nothing great to look at, but clean. We came just for the wings (takeout) and got extra hot and lemon pepper wings. The size of the wings is small, but perfect for me. The were warm and crispy with just right amount of sauce on them. Extra-hot wings: not the hottest I have tried till date, but good enough. The sauce thankfully didn't have that excessively "vinegar" flavor, but had that 'franks hot sauce' tang to it. I liked these. Lemon pepper : These were tad bit salty for my taste. But hubby loved them! Maybe next time I will ask them to control the salt if they can. But they were still addictive. Wings come with celery and your choice of ranch or bleu-cheese. The celery was tender and both dips were delicious. I think this might just end up being our go-to spot for wings.
(5)Jasmine S.
This place is legit!!! We went here Friday night for takeout and ordered 20 wings (lemon pepper and medium) as well as an order of the potato skins. The wings were PERFECT. These aren't your jumbo, steroid injected wings-they are definitely on the smaller side, but I prefer these. The flavor was there for both flavors. The medium wasn't too saucy, and they had just a hint of a small kick to them. Hubby will be ordering hot next time. The potato skins were a different story. They had some type of orange melted cheese (think Velveeta but not) over bacon bits. I don't mean the real bacon, bacon bits, I mean the red things that are some type of imitation bacon. They weren't what I was hoping for, but we were starved and they did the job. I would not order these again and I would recommend you do the same. We also got the homemade blue cheese for the wings and it was very tasty. We will be back, probably this weekend :) Oh yeah-the prices are great!! it was $13 for 20 wings...you can't beat that in my book. Don't let the location scare you off-It looked very clean inside and parking was no problem.
(4)Amrita R.
My mom is obsessed with lemon pepper wings and has passed that trait on to me. She loved a place near our house in Norcross but since our move to Buckhead, she hadn't found a place she loved as much. I did some research and found out about this place, so we ordered a bunch of their lemon pepper wings. They were all perfectly crispy and well-made but each one was just a tad too salty. Their lemon-pepper flavor is spot on but every bite leaves an aftertaste of a over-saltiness that everyone in my family could pick up on. I need to test the wings on my bf who loves an abundance of salt to see if it's just us!
(4)Luckie D.
....and still champion THE INTERNATIONAL CAFE. I like wings. Non breaded fried nekkid with a sauce that makes me sweat and these folks do it best. Great friendly service, cold beer and a fairly decent Philly cheese steak too.
(5)Asia M.
My family and I have been coming here since I was little and it's always been the same. We only eat the hot wings cause they're so darn good but I'm sure everything else here is good too. The service is always quick and friendly and the food hot and delicious. Can't wait to go back next week :)
(5)Nikki M.
The "wing challenge" email reminded me but I agree with T H. the lemon pepper wings are the best, 2nd best was Loco's in Newnan GA. but that's been closed for years!
(5)Adrian C.
I agree with the rest of the Yelpers when they say, these are the BEST wings in Atlanta!!! I have been coming here since 2007 and I'm a faithful fan. Their lemon pepper wings are made from the same materials that dreams are made of. Out of town guests always request I take them here. And if you want to do the happy dance, order their steak fries and the Philly cheese sandwich.
(5)Linda M.
I was in the mood for chicken wings and my usual spot nearby (Buffalo Wild Wings at Lenox) closed down. That said, I looked on Yelp and found the International Cafe just down the road from me. Thanks to other Yelpers, I knew to look across the street from the Pink Pony. I walked in and they were were the nicest people, plus the place looked really clean. The menu is very basic, which is fine since all I wanted was wings. They were out in about 8 minutes and were delicious. They are not breaded :-) They have big screen TVs, so we watched a bit of the World Cup. I will be back!
(5)raymond p.
This is a PERFECT off the beaten path spot. Wings are cooked to perfection! OMG, the lemon pepper wings are some of the best that I've ever had! Steak and cheese is pretty good as well. Did I mention how good the wings were??
(4)Mic H.
Hands down this place has some of the best wings in Atlanta. I usually order twenty wings- 10 hot, 10 extra lemon pepper. The wings are crispy, flavorful, and never greasy. The ladies that work there are extremely pleasant as well. If you're a wing connoisseur, you will love this place.
(5)Shea B.
I have been coming to this place since back in the day (early 90s). The wings are the bomb, like I compare other wings to these wings. The sauce is like a peppery vinegar taste and yes I am salivating thinking about them now. I have only had the wings here so I cannot speak about the rest of the menu. They have a good selection of beers too.
(5)Christin K.
2 words- Great wings. nuff said! K seriously? they are on the small side, but who really cares. yes it is across the street from the pink pony. Does that matter to me? no. Yes its a little easy to pass and a little hidden unless you are looking for it. So just keep an eye out for it! On the inside it can easily look like a greasy cafeteria. so you can always pick up a few orders and sit at home munching delicious while watching some Entourage/scifi/toy story. Wings ftw
(4)Eric D.
Incredible wings, great service. Will be back.
(5)Ron R.
Wings, love em
(5)Tennille C.
Lemon pepper wings are AWESOME. I love this place because it's small and the food is good.
(4)Lisa Y.
This place should of been the first place I reviewed as a Yelper, but it had completely slipped my mind! I have been coming here to eat wings since I was in high school! I went to high school right up the street from here, and every time before a basketball / football game, my cheerleading coach took us here to get lunch/dinner so we could save ourselves from stadium food. These are by far the ABSOLUTE best wings I have had. I always order the EXTRA hot wings which are not included on the menu, but they understand what I mean. I love my wings with extra sauce on them, and they do that just perfectly! They even offer extra hot sauce in a little cup if you want to dip it in more hot sauce. The lemon pepper wings are delicious too! This is the first place that got me hooked on lemon pepper wings! I am a regular here, and I think it shows that everyone who works there truly cares for the customers when they can recognize regulars and also can remember what they order. I sit down, and they know exactly what I want. (Maybe because I'm somewhat predictable, too) lol. This is the only place I enjoy eating wings at, and this is a common place that my sister and I will go to to catch up and talk since we barely see each other. For sports lovers, they have 3-4 big screen T.V.s that always show the current games. If I can't watch a NFL or NBA game at home, I'll definitely come here with some of my sports friends and watch the game with good eats. If you love wings, you MUST try this place! Every time I come, the place is NEVER empty and there are always people there eating and watching the game.
(5)Hyunsuk S.
Chicken wings are really good, try medium or hot. We loved their sautéed mushrooms, onion rings,and cheese toast - amazing. Owners and waitresses are very friendly.
(5)Will E.
Pretty good wings. The thing that really made it worth the trip was the service. I called in my order and the owner even asked how quick I'd like to have them ready. Owner greeted me at the door and ensured that I was pleased with everything. I'll be going back
(4)Michael R.
Pretty good wings ant a pretty good pace for a pretty good price. I wouldn't make a destination of it, but if you want wings you can hardly go wrong here.
(4)Valerie N.
Whoa. So many 5 star reviews. This place was exactly "meh" as the two stars described. I'm not a wings fanatic, but the one lemon pepper wing I ate was so salty I coughed. Boo. It was also texturally interesting, which grossed me out too. I went with the spaghetti with meatballs and it was fine (the garlic bread was good). My friends got steak sandwiches and they also reported a "meh." Its just okay. With so many other fab places on Buford, I won't go here again unless someone just really wants to go. I will say that service was as happy as can be and they made the dining experience as good as it could be!
(2)Court K.
International Cafe has THE BEST wings in town. They are always crispy, thoroughly cooked and paired well with bleu cheese. The potato wedges are huge, filing and just as soft and crispy as the wings. My boyfriend and I make the 25 minute drive here to satisfy all wing cravings! My only request would be that the dining room stay open later =)
(5)Jerry T.
I would probably eat here more often if it was in my back yard. I get the sense that that's why most of the people were here. It's just a little neighborhood wing spot. There was a decent crowd who all seemed to be drinking heavily and eating hot wings on a Saturday afternoon around 5. My kind of people! The menu is very small as you might expect. Basically wings, a couple sandwiches and a handful of sides. That's cool because I was here for the wings. I ordered 10 wings -hot- and a side of fries. My fries came out immediately while I waited on my wings. They were big fat steak fries, which are not my favorite. They were passable though. I grabbed some ranch and went to work on them. A few minutes later my wings came out. They are pretty tiny, but they are also inexpensive. They were fried perfectly and the sauce was good. It was not as hot as I was hoping, and they could definitely have used more sauce. All in all, this place was good at what they do. However, I can't imagine I would be back any time soon with so many more interesting things to try nearby.
(3)Brett H.
Not the best wings in Atlanta like many reviews say. Maybe I had too high of hopes based off the reviews, but I can tell you at least 10 places off the top of my head that have better wings than this place.
(2)Rashedia N.
I placed an order of 10 hot wings and fries. I got there and was greeted by the staff friendly bunch of ppl. My order was ready when I got there. The wings were a nice size and hit the spot. I will go back its convenient to my work.
(3)Gyasi M.
Hmm.... First question? Is this place called International Cafe, or Cafe International? I ask because every time someone talks about this place, and even the name listed here on yelp is "International Cafe." But the signage, menu, and mirrored front door of this place says "Cafe International" 4.0 stars for: Parking - No real issues, you will find a spot. 2.5 stars for: Ambiance - If it was not for the Sweet Giant HD TV, I would have thought that I hung out a little too long in my Hot Tub Time machine and flicked to switch to 1995. Kinda dark, kinda woody. 4.0 stars for: Food - I ordered Wings (10) and steak fries. The wings very indeed very very tasty! and my steak fries came out fresh out the fry daddy! They do not drown the wings in sauce, which is what I like. The menu is small and very random. I've posted a pic. 3.0 stars for: Service - The lady at the counter seemed Very Nice, yet Very Mean at the same time. I got a very weird vibe. Kinda like those new Sour Patch Kids commercials. 3.0 stars for: Value - Small Wings. Look, I'm not looking for steroid injected Sci-fi wings. But I am not looking to still be hungry after eating 10 wings and a very nice size order of Steak Fries. Especially after paying $8 bucks Over All Grade - 3.4 Stars (A-OK) Yum Yum! Tasty Wings Small Wings Awesome Blue Cheese 70% Chance I will try again.
(3)Jin K.
When a friend suggested this wing shop on Buford Hwy, I was more than a little skeptical. Located across from Pink Pony (well it is the main "landmark" around there) in a small plaza, the outside really didn't suggest much. However, looks proved to be deceiving (as is usually the case). Our server was very attentive and prompt and always had a smile on her face. The wings, although a bit on the small side, were perfectly seasoned and fried. And to be perfectly honest, I like smaller chicken wings as opposed to the giant mutant ones. The smaller ones have way more fried surface ratio to meat. Fried foods rule so much. We had the hot and lemon pepper wings with onion rings and sauteed mushrooms. Perhaps it was the fact that everything was deep fried or slathered in butter, but we ate every single thing we ordered and nothing was spared. Wings with a nice cold beer (only bottles, no draft) was a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. And for all you sports fanatics: they have a couple of large screen televisions with some sort of game playing on the screen. Since the space is relatively small, the screens seem huge. My football crazed husband would certainly appreciate the HD quality in the coming Sundays!
(4)Melanie G.
We drove by here (at a time when we were really hungry), so we checked the reviews and decided to give it a shot! The lemon pepper wings were REALLY good - tender and juicy, and with an amazing flavor! The rice and gravy, french fries, and grilled cheese sandwich were all good (nothing out of this world, but how it all should taste)! All of that food, and a soda, came out to $16.50. We would go here again for the lemon pepper wings!!
(4)Cherrica M.
My friend Sabrina told me about this place. So I finally decided to try them out. I must say their wings are good. Almost as good as my favorite wing spot in Sandy Springs. I've always order the lemon pepper to go. But the service is fast. I think I might try different flavors next time to really see what they can do.
(4)Sabrina M.
I swear they must put crack or something in their wings because I just can't get enough of them. They are that damn good! The funny thing is, I've only actually eaten in this little "hole in the wall/mom & pop spot" once. But I pick up orders from here ALL the time. I order the medium or hot wings extra crunchy and they come out perfect! When I'm feeling a little bit sassy, I may switch it up and order the lemon pepper wings. Again, extra crunchy. And again, they come out perfect. Add some "extra EXTRA" crunchy fries on the side and I know the night will be good. IF, however, you want to eat-in, don't expect much in decor. They have a large TV and, that's about it. Small tables, a couple of cooler/fridges where the drinks are stored and a big ass TV. And I'm sure they have other great things on the menu, but when they offer the kind of perfect wings that they do, why would you want anything else?
(4)Terry O.
What! International cafe! Mayne listen, I've been going here for 5 years now. The lemon pepper wings! Is serious mayne. It has beer to wash down the food. Big screens. A quick place to eat. The staff is cool too. The owners are nice. Mayne get here if you like wings. Best wing place for me yet!
(5)Matt C.
got takeout from here last night, after seeing yelp reviews.. food was decent, but far from outstanding. meat was pretty dry on the wings, and the 'hot' wasn't hot and was a little lacking in flavor.. lemon pepper were better, but again, dry. fries were probably the best item. doubt i'll be back, with better wing options in the area.
(2)Michael F.
I picked up 70 wings (around 11:30AM) for an office party. Everyone loved the wings. I got the medium favor. Great place!!! I'm glad they have switched back to using larger wings--at one time the wings were really small. I will definitely come back to this place!
(5)Imran C.
Hole in the wall in Buford Highway. But I must say, the best wings and spicy fries I have ever had. I still struggle to find wings that are THIS good!!
(5)john h.
These are consistently the best wings in Atlanta. The attention to detail is obvious to a foodie - starting with a fresh product, keeping the grease changed regularly, even perfect celery & blu cheese. I've eaten wings everywhere from Anchor in Buffalo to points east & west, but these are hands down the best. I've heard other menu items are very good, but I go for the wings and reasonably priced beer. Also, you won't find nicer, more considerate owners.
(5)John F.
The menu is very simple, but it has all the basics covered. The hot wings were done very well. The sauce wasn't runny at all and it had a nice smoke flavor to it. Not much more to say except the servers were very attentive and the prices were great.
(3)Kelly H.
So I work at the IRS and this place is about 10 min away. My friend at work...the same friend who told me about canton cooks would ALWAYS get wings from this place and bring them to work. They were really good....so I made her take me to the place. There's never many people in there but their wings are da bomb...especially the lemon pepper....mmmhhh...thats all i get when i go...or mild wings. Its 10 for 5dollars...i can't complain they are gooooooooood! I give them a five purely based on their wings...and their wonderful customer service...because i haven't and probably won't try any of their other food :)
(5)Gretchen S.
It doesn't look like much- i DO LOVE the cute little Anime-looking chickie on the sign! - but this place is a little gem. Small menu means they know what they do well and don't stray far from it. The wings are crispy little nuggets- Hot is HOT. Lemon Pepper IS tasty! The blue cheese is chunky, AND they have big fat steak fries! Nice selection of beers in bottles. All in all- a great little Friday Happy Hour indeed!
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