All Star Wings and Ribs has finally arrived in Scarborough. My high school friends first introduced me to the chain and I've been hooked ever since; subsequently we would all pile into cars and make the trek all the way up to the Yonge/Elgin Mills location as a go-to reunion spot. Now it's just a mere 10 minute drive. But other than the fond memories and the spirit of comraderie that remains, this location pales in comparison, specifically when it comes to service.
I have been twice, once for dinner and once for lunch and I have to say that the service staff are ill-trained for peak hours (read, weekends and evenings). They do fine during lunch hour when it's less busy, but I suggest you make the servers repeat your order and when they bring the food and ask you if you need anything, think long and hard as you most likely won't see them again until it's time to grab the bill.
Newbies will be intimidated by the sheer choice and to add insult to injury (not to mention slower turnover); is the fact that there are no descriptions listed as to what the offerings are. Like how is one to know what the heck Caesar Does Texas is? If you ask the servers, they will pull out their cue cards and read you off your selection, which I think just further delays everything. Their explanation is that their entire business model and success relies on their recipes so they don't put it on their menu. Really?
Some of the spicy wings really will burn your tongue off. We asked for a recommendation sweet/spicy and suffice it to say that for each wing we ate we had to chug a pitcher of water between 3 people. It ended up being repurposed in a fried rice and even then you could still feel the heat. Not enjoyable at all.
My favorite flavors are definitely OPA (Greek seasoning + Feta) as well as Caesar Does Texas (Caesar dressing with some hot sauce). For those who want to be "healthy" you can opt for the unbattered version of the chicken wings, but that will tack on another 30 minute wait. And really, you're out for chicken wings - live a little.