Honeybaked Ham Company

For the past two thanksgivings, honey baked ham company has been there for me and my tummy! Last year, we went all out, ordering a full thanksgiving dinner, complete with succulent honey baked ham, smoked turkey, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. All the meat is precooked and just requires you to heat it up (I vote for the oven over the microwave). The side dishes do require a bit of cooking before they’re ready though, but there are great directions that are easy to follow. It was amazing and wonderful and tasty of course, the only impediment for me doing the same this year was the cost (the cost of quality) and my personal desire to try and cook some homemade foods for thanksgiving this year. That’s why this year we opted for just honey baked ham’s signature item, the honey baked ham! Ours was bone in ham (you can get boneless too). I like bone in because it keeps the meat juicy and locks in the natural flavor. The meat went very well with my own creations, and added the thanksgiving feel to our household.

Back when I was a student at Loyola I used to come here quite often for lunch. I hadn’t been here since I moved back to town. It’s easy to forget this place exists, since it’s nestled in the Riverside Market on Tchoup, but yesterday I randomly remembered it did and decided to have lunch here.
The food was just as good as I remembered. I love the flavor of their ham, and I love that it is kind of a thick cut of ham they use for the sandwiches. The pretzel bun the sandwich came on was yummy, and the horseradish sauce had a nice balance of mayo and horseradish. The service was friendly and efficient and the whole meal was around $ 9 which to me is a bargain. Yes, it’s a chain, but in the city where the po-​boy reins supreme, it’s definitely worth checking out.

AN OBVIOUS 1-​STAR SHILL REVIEW
— by a person with no profile & zero friends has strategically lowered the overall rating of this quality deli. And although I view Honeybaked as a strong 4, I’m supporting «Christopher W». (Yes I flagged it but corporate office said it was valid).
THERE’S A 2:1 GENEROUSLY PILED-​HIGH RATIO
of thick cut ham, turkey & provolone to flavorful multigrain flatbread on the pesto specialty sandwich (see photo). And unlike some cheaper chains or more expensive gourmet shops, this version just tastes more substantial for the price.
$ 8.80 COMBO MEAL IS A GREAT VALUE:
8″ quality sandwich, a choice of side, refillable soft drinks (counter service gratuity). The space is small but has indoor and out seating for about 25. Moreover, the efficient staff quickly serves the steady flow of uptown locals that have patronized this low profile café for decades.
TIP:
To bump up the flavor and moistness ask for a few packets of their gratis horseradish sauce.

Honeybaked ham has become a must for me on Christmas, this year that tradition continued and wow was it good. The ham was juicy with just the right mix of sweetness to spice in the crust. Always a must for me and my family and the service at this location was swift and friendly.