Honey Bear's BBQ
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BBQ joint grilling Memphis-style ribs & other Southern fare in a cafeteria-style setup.
attractions: Motel 6 Phoenix, AZ - East, Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights, HOM, Inc., restaurants: The Stockyards Steakhouse, Hap's Pit Barbecue, Betty’s Pizza, Paco's Tacos & Sip, Le Girls Gentlemen's Club, Just Cuz Subs, Nu Towne Saloon, Samurai Sam's, Mama’s Pizza House, Phx Eats Tacos
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Description
BBQ joint grilling Memphis-style ribs & other Southern fare in a cafeteria-style setup.
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This place is horrible. I have been there a total of 3 time. In 2017 it was decent. I went back with my mom in 2020/2021 we complain about the food amongst ourselves but we ate the food, especially considering what we paid for it. I went back today 2/14/22 (only bc all the other black owned bbq restaurants are closed on Monday) to eat with my sons for Valentine’s Day. I order 3 kids meal ..2 ribs one side and a small drink and a spicy hot link. To began, the presentation of the food, well there is none. None of the food is actually grilled. The greens were horrible the flavor is unexplainable, it’s like the seasons their using aren’t a good mixture. My boys eat greens and my boys EAT baby …they both took about two bites and were done with them. my youngest took two bits out of ONE rib and was done. My oldest took 2 bites out of each rib and was done. The spicy hot-link was two skinny hot-link slices in half and heated in the microwave place on a COLD REGULAR HAMBURGER bun! HORRIBLE. Ellen was playing on the TV and it felt as if I was at home. I wanted to feel like I left the house and from the atmosphere to the food it was absolutely basic. No Passion. The food has worsened over the years. On top of all that there was a lady who look as if she walk by and found some where to hang out coughing and everything. I spent all of 20-25 mins in there I threw left over ways I was pretty upset about spending my money. I 100% regretted it and I will never return or recommend this restaurant. Lo Lo’s Chicken and Waffles it is until I can find something to top that, but I hate to even risk it at this point. $40 down the drain.
Brittany ColemanBrittany Coleman
130
After a brief business merging in Tempe we needed lunch and I was asked if I’d ever been to or heard of Honey Bear BBQ. My answer is a flat out no. So we drove to what looked like a converted gas station which didn’t seem like much on the outside. It didn’t feel like we were in Tempe any longer …Perhaps something you’d find in a border community. We walk in and the menu is on the wall and of course the place is known for its pulled pork sandwiches, so why would you have anything else? Ordered along with mild sauce and fries. I wasn’t sure what to expect since I am not a huge fan of pork. The place is clean and simple. No frills. The food is why patrons come here. You can see from the photos this is a simple sandwich so I poured some sauce over it and dug in. As pulled pork sandwiches go, this one was right up there. Great flavors, tender, cooked just right. The bun could use a little toasting IMHO. Priced favorably as well so a win on all levels. Definitely recommend this hole in the wall experience. A strong 4 star. If I was a huge pork fan it would probably rank a 5 star.
Francesco GFrancesco G
10
It's been a pretty long time since I've been to Honey Bear's BBQ!... The food has not changed one bit and I'm extremely happy with my lunch today! I came in today, from the post office across the street (, it's been awhile since I've been down in Phoenix, I'm usually on the west valley but I couldn't fight the temptation to grab a pulled pork sandwich, mac & cheese & slice of peach cobbler pie! When I tell you that I was in heaven, I mean it! The owner was welcoming and as friendly as always, staff were nice and my food came out in a flash! If you haven't been to Honey Bear's Bbq you need to stop by and try their delicious food, they're a must try and an absolute gem of the Phoenix valley! (I didn't ask, but I'm curious if they offer a discount for postal workers, if they did they would immediately make a lot of loyal customers!)
David AvilaDavid Avila
20
I was happy to learn this place was black owned so I came here to support while I was visiting Phoenix. Inside the place is a no frills restaurant with seating if you’d like to sit down. It was very clean and the food came out fresh. I ordered pulled pork (with no bun) and fries as my side. The fries were hot - and they were your average crinkle fries. The pulled pork was tender but lacked flavor in my opinion - I had high expectations. It wasn’t bad but I would have appreciated more flavor. The barbecue sauce is tasty but it has more of a watery consistency which I don’t personally prefer. As someone who likes thicker barbecue sauce, that’s my two cents on the sauce. Overall this place gets a 4/5 because the food was ok, service was good, the place was clean, and the food came quick.
Candace JunéeCandace Junée
10
So today i wanted to support a black owned business show my support and the food was horrible i ordered a beef brisket sandwich with mac n cheese. Well instead of a sandwich i got brisket in a cup with no bread the mac n cheese was just noodles no cheese my wife ordered catfish in which it was very cold and tasted funny hope we dont get sick. Also the customer service pure trash, when i called to inquire about my order i was told i have to make my own sandwich so whats the point of advertising a brisket sandwich when u only get brisket no bread im sooo disappointed and would never order from u guys again unless i got a full refund plus a better meal how can i support my own when my own treats us like this
Christopher JohnsonChristopher Johnson
110
I was happy to learn this place was black owned so I came here to support while I was visiting Phoenix. Inside the place is a no frills restaurant with seating if you’d like to sit down. It was very clean and the food came out fresh. I ordered pulled pork (with no bun) and fries as my side. The fries were hot - and they were your average crinkle fries. The pulled pork was tender but lacked flavor in my opinion - I had high expectations. It wasn’t bad but I would have appreciated more flavor. The barbecue sauce is tasty but it has more of a watery consistency which I don’t personally prefer. As someone who likes thicker barbecue sauce, that’s my two cents on the sauce. Overall this place gets a 4/5 because the food was ok, service was good, the place was clean, and the food came quick.
Candace JunéeCandace Junée
10
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