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Papa Bees

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 2,200 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(2200) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified inexpensive
Traditional Smokehouse BBQTexas-Style BBQ
Papa Bees
Price
inexpensive
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Texas-Style BBQ
Reviews
2200

What recent reviews say

Papa Bees lives on wings. Regulars rave about the crispy texture and sauce options (hot garlic, lemon pepper, Thai chili), though sauce depth divides opinion; some find it thin and oil-heavy. Service is usually brisk and friendly, but drink refills lag and the dining room shows wear. Best for wing lovers willing to overlook inconsistency.

Praised for
  • crispy wings
  • quick service
  • sauce variety
  • fresh sides
  • friendly staff
Watch-outs
  • greasy/oily wings on bad days
  • inconsistent quality
  • thin sauce coverage
  • slow drink refills
  • facility needs refresh
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Best for: Wing enthusiasts seeking crispy texture over consistency.
Think twice if: Sauce thickness and food quality swing; dining area looks dated.

Strengths

  • standout crispy wings
  • multiple sauce flavors
  • hand-cut fries
  • quick turnaround

Worth knowing

  • Wings scored as crispiest on a local wing crawl
  • Hand-cut curly fries (reviewers recommend table salt)
  • Waitress named Racheal D noted for inconsistent drink refills
  • Business expanding to new Longwood location next to Mr. Bikes N Boards

What reviews say by service

Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Crispy wings praised; sauce coverage and consistency questioned.
Texas-Style BBQ
Limited clear evidence specific to Texas-style BBQ offerings.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.51 average across the 124 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1508
4
334
3
128
2
88
1
142

Common questions

What wing sauces does Papa Bees offer?
Reviewers mention hot, medium garlic, lemon pepper, Spicy Teriyaki, Sweet Thai Chili, and buffalo. Reviewers noted a potential Frank's-style hot sauce.
How much are wings and fries?
10 wings run $15.99, fries $3.99. One reviewer reported $16 for wings elsewhere.
Can I customize wing orders (half boneless, half bone-in, or split sauces)?
Based on complaints, the business does not appear to offer half-and-half boneless or bone-in options or split sauce flavors on a single order.
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Last updated 2026-08-18