Honey Bear's BBQ

4.1
1407 reviews

About

Barbecue Restaurant

Location

Honey Bear's BBQ
5012 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ
85008, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
1,407 reviews
5 stars
831
4 stars
244
3 stars
117
2 stars
87
1 star
128

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some praised the flavor and tenderness, while others found it bland or overcooked.

Customer Service

Customer service experiences varied; some customers reported friendly and accommodating staff, while others encountered rudeness or indifference.

Pricing

Many customers felt the prices were high relative to portion sizes and quality, leading to dissatisfaction.

Atmosphere

The dining environment received mixed feedback; some appreciated the casual vibe, while others noted it was run down and lacking amenities.

Consistency

Long-time customers expressed disappointment in the decline of food quality over the years, contrasting with their previous positive experiences.
  • BS
    Brenda Shalloo
    Nov 16, 2025
    2.0
    I ordered a 3 item. brisket, pulled pork and hot links. Brisket was chopped up which is not how brisket should be served. Got 1 crusty hot link. Been going to honey bear since the 90s. Not how I remember it being, disappointing
  • SW
    Sabrina Ward
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    I had the catfish plate. Fish was perfect! The ladies there were very friendly. We will be back
  • KJ
    Kelly Jones
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    Ordered catering to go for 40 people and everyone loved the meats and macaroni and cheese. Would definitely order from Honey Bear's again for an event.
  • CB
    Chantal B
    Nov 5, 2025
    1.0
    I had a brisket sandwich and a bag of chips to go from this place, and boy was I disappointed when I opened up my bag. First, my sandwich wasn't even assembled. They had a small hamburger bun wrapped in aluminum foil separate from the meat. The meat was in a container. The bun wasn't toasted, buttered, or warm; just a sorry, little dry bun. I had never had a deconstructed brisket sandwich before in my life! Second, they don't give you any onions or pickles with the sandwich, but they do give you BBQ sauce. The sandwich is more than $15, so they should at least give you more than meat, BBQ sauce, and a little dry hamburger bun. The sandwich definitely is not worth the price, and the meat-to-bun ratio was way off. Third, I should have known that something wasn't right when my order was ready within four minutes of placing it. There was no thought put into my order at all. I know Phoenix isn't known for BBQ, but good grief, this sandwich could have been much better. I do not recommend this place, and I definitely won't be going back.
  • KM
    Kenneth West (Marine34)
    Oct 23, 2025
    5.0
    First time eating here and it was good. Great flavor and the sauce was good. Coleslaw was decent. The collard greens were not as good as I’m used to but I’m not gonna give a bad rating because of it. I’m used to all day cooked Georgia collard greens(I’m spoiled lol). Wife has the pulled pork sandwich and she loved it. Portions were good. I had pulled pork and the ribs. Delicious is all I can say.

Frequently Asked Questions About Honey Bear's BBQ

What are the regular opening hours of Honey Bear's BBQ?

Honey Bear's BBQ is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday from 3:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Friday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Honey Bear's BBQ offer delivery and pickup services?

Yes, Honey Bear's BBQ offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.