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Honey Bears Barbeque

2824 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1019 (Encanto)
602-279-7911
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Ranked #302 of 1,453 restaurants in Phoenix
Price range: INR875 - INR875
Cuisines: Barbecue, Steakhouse
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Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighbourhood: Encanto
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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Good value and lots of food for the money. Closes at 8pm? Adjacent to Hilton Phoenix suites and light rail system.

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Madison, WI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

The half chicken was amazing. The corn, beans and cole slaw were very tasty as well. Portions were large enough that my wife and two kids and I could share two meals and had plenty to eat.

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

When in town I usually stay at the Hilton on the corner. Looking around, there aren't many options for food. Stopped here one night while walking back to the hotel and found the BBQ to be pretty tasty. It does look like a little bit of a dive, but I've often found that those are the places with the best... More

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Lakeside, OR
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26 reviews 26 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

Tad pricey. The meat was nice, tender lots of flavor. Potato salad was made with red potatoes halved...I got 3 pieces of potato and a lot of goop. I think potato salad and coleslaw in a BBQ place is just as important as the meat.

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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31 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Honey Bears has been a family favorite take out or dine in destination of our family since it opened on Van Buren@ 50th st. Today, the quality and value has declined as economic pressures have the place looking short handed and the food...just not the same anymore. With fuel prices inflated artificially and dining out dollars weighed more carefully....they drop... More

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Mesa, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Great after a Spring Training game. The sandwiches are very lean, no chunks of fat. Easy location to find. Not bad for a Mom and Pop shop

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Gallipolis, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

I always like to try a good BBQ place when we travel and Honey Bears was great. It was so good, we even came back before we left. Great menu and personal service.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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29 reviews 29 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Honey Bears Barbeque looks like it could just be a hole in the wall with mediocre food, but it is not. Yes, it is small but the food is amazing! The bbq pork is delicious---not fatty and with a great tasting sauce. I often dream about the peach cobbler as well :)

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Phoenix, Arizona
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Just witnessed some kid get punked by the staff after THEY messed up his order. Seriously the most unprofessional humiliating thing I've seen. Food was decent just a really horrible staff. I noticed a couple other reviews here sating the same. wtf.

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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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21 reviews 21 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Just good bbq, no frills. Not inexpensive either. They were at Barrett Jackson last January as well; ate it then and enjoyed it!

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