Contact: (937) 399-2777 or visit www.honeybaked.com
Background/Overview: Honeybaked Ham Co. founder, Harry J. Hoenselaar, began cooking in the basement of his Detroit, Michigan home more than a half-century ago. Over time, he figured a special way to create a "perfect" cooked ham. First, he selected a quality bone-in ham. Then, he'd cure it in his secret marinade. His cooking method was to smoke the ham for many hours over his mix of hardwood chips to produce tenderness. Finally, he topped his prize with sweet, crunchy glaze until the ham crackled. Last of all, Harry invented and had patented a special spiral-slicing machine to plate the ham to perfection. Today, the ham is fully prepared the same "perfect" way and guaranteed by the company for customer satisfaction.
In 1992, Honeybaked Co. added turkey breast to its menu. The turkey is gently roasted and also sweet glazed. Other Honeybaked Co. specialties include: BBQ Baby Back Ribs; Prime Roast Beef, “The Ultimate BBQ Pork Roast.” Enjoy the company’s “fast-casual” café that seats 25 customers.
The Menu
Beverages: Coca-Cola products (fountain)-$1.89.
“Daily Special” (could be): Honeybaked Ham Classic includes pickle and free beverage-$6.49.
Sandwiches (served w/pickle): Honeybaked Turkey Classic-$6.49; Mediterranean Veggie-$6.99; Roast Beef Round Up-$6.99; Tavern Club (served hot)-$6.99.
“Soup-of-the-Day” (could be): Cheesy Chicken Tortilla or Split Pea w/Ham-$3.99 a cup.
Salads: Garden Side Salad-$2.99; Signature Honeybaked Cobb Salad-$7.79.
Home Style Sides: Cole Slaw, Fruit, or Pasta Salad-$1.99; “Heat-and-Serve” Sides, such as Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Green Bean Casserole-$7.49.
Featured Meats: Honeybaked Ham or Honeybaked Turkey Breast-$7.29 to $9.69 lb.; BBQ Baby Back Ribs-$17.99 lb.; “The Ultimate BBQ Pork Roast”-$23.99 lb.
Desserts: Fresh-baked Cookies-$1.09 ea.; Assorted Brownies-$1.29 ea. In the chilled display case you’ll find packaged: Southern Pecan Pie-$8.99; Creamy Deluxe Carrot Cake-$15.99; NY-style Cheesecake Sampler-$19.99.
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday. (Holiday hours start soon. Call for times.)
More Information: Honeybaked Ham Co. & Cafe coupons can often be found online. "Golden Buckeye Card" is honored for a 10 percent discount off your total bill. Delivery is offered on daily orders of at least $75. Catering can be booked for any size party. Ask the store manager for all the details. During the week of Thanksgiving, the dining area is closed to make room for ham and turkey sales; those orders are being accepted now.
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