According to a building permit issued by the City of Chicago on Monday, December 27th, a Wingstop location will open in the space that last housed Isla Pilipina on W. Lawrence Avenue. The description of the issued permit reads “Tenant build out for a proposed business occupancy for 1 story Wing Stop restaurant.” In 2020, Isla Pilipina, the 17 year-old Lincoln Square establishment, completed a move to downtown Chicago.
In case you hadn’t heard, Wingstop serves up “over 20 years of flavor” in its wings and thigh bites. Established in 1994 as a buffalo-style wing shop in Garland, Texas, Wingstop began franchising in 1997. Chicagoland is already home to more than one location of the brand.
Wings, fries, and sides are what you get when you head over to Wingstop. The brand offers 12 flavors scaled from No Heat to All the Heat. Popular options like Original Hot, or “the first sauce we tossed,” and Lemon Pepper, a zesty, peppery dry rubbed wing, are at the top of Wingstop’s menu. In addition to those staples, you can find flavors like Hickory Smoked BBQ, Cajun, and Mango Habanero. The eatery offers a few rotating flavors as well, just to keep things fresh.
No word yet on when the Lawrence Avenue location will open, but you can check out Wingstop on social media to see just what the renovated storefront will be serving.
