The busy but quaint Five Points has made room for a new neighborhood eatery, WOW Cafe & Wingery.

WOW is an acronym for World of Wings, and it is most certainly an appropriate name given the numerous wing options that are available.

Unlike its chicken finger-centric counterparts, WOW is a sit-down-and-order cafe. The atmosphere is pleasant, with a Southwestern color scheme and nice big windows to let in some natural light.

When we walked in, we noticed an abundance of children and parents. We soon realized that WOW is very family-oriented and kid-friendly. Each table has its own television that the customer can operate.

However, this was both a positive and a negative. Though this kept all of the children busy during lunch, we could hardly hear ourselves over the sounds of Disney Channel and cartoons. But don’t be thrown off by the number of young children present. The cafe is still very college student-friendly with its reasonable prices and many menu options.

The restaurant has a wide variety of chicken wings, from the original buffalo to a Key West citrus style (starting at $5.99 for 8 wings). Although WOW is predominantly a wing cafe, there were many other choices for those not in the mood for serious finger-licking.

Sally decided to get the sizzling chicken fajita ($9.99) in a single portion. The double ($18) was too much for lunchtime but would make a great meal to split with a friend or even a casual date.

The chicken was succulent and fresh, while the tortilla was sprinkled with a variety of Italian spices and delicious all on its own. The chicken was topped off with sauteed peppers and white onions, and the fajitas came with a variety of sauces and fillings to please every palate. This is a healthier option for those of you trying to stay away from or even lose that freshman 15.

Lauren opted for one of WOW’s more traditional dishes, namely the chicken tenders, as she was still craving them after last week’s review. The menu advertises that WOW only uses fresh chicken that has never been frozen, and the taste proved them right. The chicken was moist and tender with the right amount of crispy breading that was not too greasy.

It came with a side of fries that were golden, with both crispy and mushy pieces. The tenders also came with an overwhelming choice of 17 different sauces, including Polynesian, Texas, Italian and even Thai. Lauren stuck with the Santa Fe and was pleased with its tanginess as well as its mildly hot flavor.

The waitress, Wendy, was very nice and attentive. She brought the food out quickly even though there were many customers. Since Lauren wasn’t too hungry, Wendy had no problem letting her order the smaller kid’s portion ($3.99). A great tip for college kids on a budget is to ask if you can get the kid’s portion because it is usually cheaper and still comes with a sufficient amount of food.

This new wingery also has some healthier options such as salads and wraps (starting at $5). Chicken or shrimp quesadillas also are offered ($6.99-$7.49), along with fried shrimp with Texas Toast and a side ($7.99 half and $12.99 full), and various burgers served on Texas Toast ($7.49).

The kid’s menu offers a few of the favorites for prices about half that of the adult size.

WOW serves creamy milkshakes ($3.49) if you save room – a hard thing to do here. They also have a surprising amount of creative sides, such as sweet potato fries, onion rings, Cajun corn, honey mustard slaw, BBQ baked beans, fruit cup and others ($1.49).

Unfortunately, we didn’t have a chance to taste these, but since we will be eating here again, one of us will definitely sample their wide array of food.

Overall, WOW Wingery and Cafe is a great place for both families and classmates to sit and enjoy some traditional finger-licking food.