About
From Backyard Smoke to Our First Storefront
At T-BIRDS, the “T” stands for Turkey and Thunderbird — honoring both the brand’s singular focus on smoked turkey wings and founders Ollie Banks' late grandfather’s iconic 1956 Thunderbird.
What began as a backyard pursuit of the perfect bite evolved into a mobile food trailer that built a loyal following across Southeastern Wisconsin. Today, T-BIRDS is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar location, marking the next chapter of a concept built on craft, consistency, and no shortcuts.
While the T-BIRDS trailer will still appear at select events for exposure and community connection, the brand’s primary focus will now be centered on creating a permanent home where guests can reliably experience T-BIRDS year-round.
Focused by Design
T-BIRDS is intentionally built around a small, streamlined menu:
Smoked turkey wings
Hand-cut cottage fries
Freshly-squeezed lemonade
Classic dipping sauces
By doing fewer things, T-BIRDS is able to perfect them — with consistency, speed, and care.
Rooted in Family. Built for Community.
T-BIRDS is a family-rooted brand with deep Wisconsin ties, built on generations of work ethic, pride, and high standards.
With a mission to reinvent the wing experience, it’s done one smoked turkey flat at a time.
Locally owned and operated, T-BIRDS is committed to being a long-term contributor to Southeastern Wisconsin’s growing food and small-business community.