Atomic Wings Opens New High Street Location
The wing chain brings over 15 house-made sauces and late-night dining options to Columbus.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Dining Out
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Atomic Wings has officially opened a new restaurant at 2112 N. High St. to serve the Columbus community. The spot offers an array of made-to-order entrees and late-night hours designed for local students.
Why it matters
The restaurant aims to fill a gap in the local market by providing extended hours specifically for students after campus-area bars close. Its late-night service schedule provides a dining option that is otherwise limited in the area.
The restaurant at 2112 N. High St. features a menu with more than 15 house-made sauces for its wings and sandwiches. It operates until 2 a.m. early in the week and stays open until 4 a.m. from Thursday through Saturday.
The players
Atomic Wings
A restaurant chain specializing in chicken wings and house-made sauces that is expanding its presence in Ohio.
The details
The menu includes wings, chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and deep-fried Oreos, all of which are made to order. Customers can further customize their meals by adding or removing specific ingredients according to their preferences.
Timeline
The restaurant opened its doors on October 20, 2026.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Culture Shift
The restaurant opening follows the late-night dining service gap identified by university district hospitality studies, providing a necessary late-hour outlet for students. This expansion reflects a growing trend of food service brands catering specifically to the distinct schedules of urban academic environments.
Patrons can use their BuckID as a form of payment at the new High Street location. The restaurant's arrival provides a new late-night food option for those in the area, particularly for students seeking meals well past midnight on weekends.
The takeaway
The restaurant provides a reliable late-night food destination for those near the campus area. Customers looking for a quick bite after bars close now have an additional option specifically tailored to those late-hour needs.
Further reading
For more on the local food scene, see our Dining Out coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Lantern.
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