The V-Spot
Basic Information:
Honey BBQ, Buffalo BBQ, Blueberry BBQ, Bourbon BBQ, Bourbon BBQ Habanero, Buffalo Garlic, Buffalo Garlic Parm, Buffalo Honey Garlic, Butter Garlic Parm, Caesar Parm, Honey Mustard, Hot Honey Mustard, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, Ranch, Cajun Ranch, Hot Ranch, Hot Bleu, Sriracha, Honey Sriracha Hot, Honey Sriracha, Mango Habanero, Porketta Dry Rub, Lemon Pepper Dry Rub, Old Bay Dry Rub, S&V Dry Rub, Honey Lemon Pepper, Ranch Dry Rub, plus weekly features!
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D’s at the V - 02/11/26
Overall Rating: 85
Lynch SerniakLynch's Rating: 42 out of 50
Environment: 9
D’s at the V is the new curator of food within the existing V Spot. For those unfamiliar with The V Spot, it’s located at the V intersection of Albright and Providence in Scranton. To rate D’s at the V’s environment you have to rate The V Spot since for that is the experience you are getting. With that said, I’ve always had a great experience whenever I visit The V Spot. It’s a pretty large space with a good amount of seating, especially around the large oval bar. They also host a lot of live music, so check out their Facebook or website if you’re into that sort of thing. For this visit, we sat at the bar. It wasn’t very busy when we go there, but it did seem to pick up as the evening went on since we got there early. Our bartender was quick to take our order and the wings came out really fast. If you’re not there for live music or want something else to pass the time, there is a dedicated room for their pool table.
Wing Size: 8
Normally $10 for 10 wings, you can get a slight discount if you go on a wing night, which they charge 85 cents a wing. They do allow splitting of orders if you want to get different sauces in an order, but then the wings come out naked. In my opinion, I feel like a naked wing that you either dip in sauce or pour sauce over is lacking that punch of a wing that is tossed in sauce. As a result, Serniak and I coordinated our ordered to get a good variety while making sure out wings were properly coated.
Wing Flavors: 9
With a new maker of food comes a new menu, and with that comes new and different wing flavors. D’s at the V’s menu included a great amount of wing flavors, even more than what The V Spot used to offer. I think variety is the spice of life, so I was definitely a fan of the expanded options. Along with more flavors are some interesting options. Of course, D’s at the V offers classics like Mild, Hot, Hot Ranch, and Butter Garlic Parm, but they offer some more unique flavors if you’re feeling adventurous. For example, they have a couple different BBQ options, including a Blueberry BBQ and a Bourbon BBQ Habanero. They also have a good amount of dry rub options, such as Salt & Vinegar Dry Rub and a Honey Lemon Pepper. Plus, they offer. A feature a new, different wing flavor every week on wing night, so be sure to ask your server if you don’t see it on board around the bar.
Wing Taste (x2): 8
We started with the traditional Hot. They were a red, thicker hot wing sauce with a good cayenne spice, but not overly spicy. If you typically stick to Hot sauce, this should not disappoint. The Cajun Ranch were also a thicker sauce with a creamy whiteish, orange sauce. The Cajun flavor was delicious and well-balanced with the ranch dressing,. These wings were tasty. The Bourbon BBQ Habanero were a surprise hit for me. I put these in the same category as a Mango Habanero, which I’ve been let down by in the past before. They tend to be more sweet than that habanero spice I look for. At D’s they find a balance that I’m looking for with habanero. They had a slight sweetness due to the Bourbon BBQ sauce, but then they bring the heat from that habanero pepper. I was a big fan. Finally, we ended with Buffalo Garlic Parm. As you can probably guess, these wings had a Buffalo sauce base mixed with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese. You know what you’re getting with these wings and that’s exactly what we got. They had a good balance of the flavors so not one was overwhelming.
Serniak's Rating: 43 out of 50
Environment: 9
D’s at the V or the V-Spot, as I assume most call it, is not just a staple in the greater NEPA area for the best bands to play, but they have some splendid wings.
The situation isn’t that complex, but I can understand if you’re thinking to yourself, “Just what is D’s at the V? Can I say this around my parents?” Well, let me tell you. D’s at the V is simply the name of the kitchen at the V-Spot. The entire place is still called the V-Spot; it’s just that the kitchen, I’m guessing, is outsourced to a separate entity. If I’m wrong on that, feel free to let me know. Just be gentle.
Makes me wonder if it’s possible to outsource other areas of a restaurant. Can the bathroom be run by a separate entity? How about a really clutch poll that’s the best post-up spot in the bar? Possibilities are endless.
Anyway, the V-Spot, I feel, has stood the test of time. It’s been around for seemingly decades and has been a source of good times had by all by pretty much everyone who has had the chance to hang out there, grab a few brews, maybe a Studly Ruddy(if you know you know), and dance the night away.
Essentially, you can always count on the V-Spot to deliver.
Wing night is on Wednesdays, and we got there pretty close after it opened, so it wasn’t popping in there. Still, the staff was having a good time with a few regulars. I like it when everyone is having a good time, especially when you’re at work.
And that’s one thing about the V-Spot that’s been so damn consistent over all the years I’ve gone there, which spans about 15ish years: the staff is down-to-earth, salt-of-the-earth folks who make you feel like you belong. It’s like the crew from the movie High Fidelity, where you can tell that they’re close, but it’s also the opposite of the characters played by John Cusack, Jack Black, and Todd Louiso, because the V-Spot staff is nice to you and wants you to spend money there.
We sat at the bar, and our server was diligent with us while also being personable and explaining the sauce of the week to us.
I think one of my favorite elements of the V-Spot is that you can go in there for any reason, and it’s going to work out for you. Want to watch a game? They have several TVs, so you’re covered there. Want to cut a rug? They have live music all the time, or the jukebox is playing banger after banger from all different genres. Want to do some serious drinking because you’re having a rough go of it? They’ll oblige, and the staff will probably try to cheer you up.
The V-Spot is just so damn consistent.
Wing Size: 8
As I said, Wednesday is wing night. It’s 85 cents a wing. Not too bad for 2026, if we’re being honest.
The size of the wings is also solid. Sure, there are some places that have bigger ones, but there are also many that are smaller. I got my typical 20, and I wasn’t looking to have any more because the MPB(meat per bite) ratio was right on point.
It needs to be noted that you cannot split your orders into 5s, meaning you can’t split 10 wings into two flavors. Obviously, it’s always better when you can, but I don’t make the rules.
Wing Flavors: 10
31 flavors. You get to choose from 31 different flavors at D’s at the V out of the V-Spot. That’s an excellent variety. Yeah, there is some piggybacking of wing flavors, meaning one sauce, such as Buffalo, branches off into Buffalo BBQ, Buffalo garlic, Buffalo Garlic Parm, and Buffalo honey garlic. There is still enough uniqueness that earns a 10 out of me.
And they do have a sauce of the week that is written on a sign on the wall. This week was Soul Dust Dry Rub. It was a mild type of dry rub from what we were told.
Wing Taste (x2): 8
Lynch and I split 40 wings, so we were each able to pick two flavors.
The wings came out with a good crispness to them.
First off, we had to get the hot. The hot had a real good flavor to them. They weren’t just Frank’s Red Hot. There was more going on with these. The best part was that there was sufficient heat. Had to remove my winter hat due to the perspiration.
This leads us right into the Buffalo garlic parm. Like the hot, there was solid heat throughout each bite. And let’s face it, when you add garlic and parm to buffalo, you always have a winner, especially when the garlic and parm are dispersed evenly.
Next, we had the Cajun ranch. These were also a good representation of spice and cool. I actually think there could have been more Cajun applied to these. Over-saucing/seasoning is underrated, I always say. There was a really good color to them, which remember, we eat with our eyes, and my eyes ate well.
Finally, we have the bourbon BBQ habanero. As soon as we saw this flavor, we knew we had to get it. Typically, in these wing streets, when you see habanero on the menu, it’s attached to mango. Not this time. This time we’re getting a BBQ habanero sauce. This sauce was delightful because of how balanced it was. The heat of the habanero wasn’t overpowering at all, but you knew it was there. The sweetness from the bourbon BBQ did its job. This duo of flavors came together to be the belle of the ball. Make sure you get this sauce when you get there.
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The V Spot Podcast - 05/27/14
We’ve got another podcast coming at ya! This time, we revisited The V Spot in the glorious town of Scranton. Listen to it at The V Spot Review page. If you’re in the reading mood, you can even check out our written review while you’re at it. The podcast can also be streamed in this very post. Technology is awesome!
The V-Spot - 05/27/14
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Two times to The V Spot
Overall Rating: 58
Lynch SerniakLynch's Rating: 28 out of 50
Environment: 8
We live right down the block from the V Spot but never frequent it and I don’t quite understand why. It’s mostly a bar with some seating for the food that is served there. It has plenty of floor space, and areas for a pool table and darts. It’s a clean bar with that wood paneling on the wall that I love. It’s definitely a place to go to see local music as they are always featuring bands. It’s also more for a crowd that likes bands like Hoobastank and Seether. Take what you want away from that sentence. It definitely appeared that the same people always go there, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The bartender was the only one working when we arrived and it was busier than I expected. He was very upfront and friendly. He let us know that he usually would come over to the table, but since it was busy, we would have to go to the bar. He always checked in on us to make sure everything was good. You can usually only place orders of ten, but he allowed us to split the orders. I guess they don’t always do this. There was a slightly above average wait for the wings to come out, but he kept letting us know that they would be out shortly. Also, the guy who gave our receipt seemed to indicate they would be orders of 12, but then we only received orders of 10. Also, one order only had 9 wings in it. The place also has moist towelettes. Perhaps I pay to much attention to the minor things, but damn, I’m a sucker for moist towelettes. And we got more than one each! They were making it rain in there with the moist towelettes.
Wing Size: 3
You pay five dollars for 10 wings during wing night. At 50 cents a wing, I expected something a little larger. The wings were a bit small. I was able to polish off my 20 with no problems.
Wing Flavors: 7
The V Spot had your usual mixture of wing flavors with a couple of interesting ones thrown in for a good variety. They should have something you like if you’re a picky eater. I like when places add their own unique flavor to the menu, which is the case with the cheesy cory garlic wing.
Wing Taste (x2): 5
I got myself some Hot, Caesar Parm, Cheesy Cory Garlic, and Buffalo Honey Garlic. The hot were pretty tasty. A good sauce with a bit of spice – nothing too overwhelming here, but good nonetheless. The Caesar Parm were delicious. It was their hot sauce mixed with what seemed to be some Caesar dressing, sprinkled with a bit of Parmesan cheese. I only wish there was a bit more sauce on the wing. I was very excited for the Cheesy Cory Garlic, but was ultimately let down in the end. I was expecting a cheese type of sauce, but it was just the hot sauce with some garlic thrown in and a lot of parmesan cheese. They didn’t impress me at all. The Buffalo Honey Garlic were a nice little treat. The sauce is made up of the hot sauce and garlic with some honey added for a sweet kick. They are a great flavor if you don’t like something too spicy.
Serniak's Rating: 30 out of 50
Environment: 8
I’m giving the V-Spot an 8 for environment/service. I wrestled with this choice for a bit mainly because I have this idea about the place that bad things always happen there, which I know is not true but I still have it. The atmosphere was welcoming though I thought it would not be. Other people in the place didn’t bother us like I think they always will. They are just regular people hanging out. The bar is clean and they have good beer on draft like DogFishHead and Founders. You can play pool if you’d like as well. Our server was extremely nice, helpful and accommodating. He let us order our wings in orders of 5 even though they normally have to be ordered in orders of 10. There are several TVs, so if you want to watch a game there, it would be alright. If you are looking for a sophisticated place, the V-Spot might not be where you want to go. But if you want a place to relax with your friends and have food, you can certainly do that there.
Wing Size: 5
The size of the wings was not tremendous unfortunately. Not the smallest ever but I wish they were bigger and meatier. On their wing night, wings are 5 dollars for 10 and you need to order them in orders of ten. But like I said earlier, the guy behind the bar was real nice and said that it wasn’t that busy so we were able to split them up in orders of 5.
Wing Flavors: 7
The V-Spot has a solid assortment of flavors to choose from. With 13 flavors in total, the V-Spot ranges from traditional flavors like hot, honey mustard and bourbon bbq to Caesar parmesan and spicy Thai peanut.
Wing Taste (x2): 5
I ordered the hot, honey mustard, Caesar parmesan and cheesy Cory garlic. Overall, none of them were strong in flavor. The hot were average and not spicy at all. The honey mustard were like ones you would fine just about anywhere, so they were average. The Caesar parmesan were balanced decently, but again nothing that wowed me. And finally, I had the cheesy Cory garlic, which was a flavor that mixed what seemed like Caesar parmesan with a slight hint of cheese mixed in. The cheese portion of it was not profound at all. I was hoping for more out of these flavors.
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