Food was amazing, we had the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens, cheesy grits, and smothered pork chops. The greens are so amazing maybe better than mine (ok no they are better) LOL but hey that is awesome because now I know I can buy some amazing greens for my holiday meals when I don't want to cook. LOL Definitely give them a try if you love soul food it is so good. Thank you read more

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Super nice staff. I was greeted cheerfully and immediately upon walking in. They were very helpful with the menu and making suggestions. You walk up to the counter and order, you take a seat after paying, and they will bring your food out to your table. Or you can order to go. (5 stars for the service). I ended up doing the baked chicken with three sides: macaroni and cheese, green beans and collard greens. The green beans and collard greens were not bad, flavorful. (The Greens had a lot of stalks/stems in them, which I am not a fan of). The chicken that they gave me was pretty big. I was not a fan of the macaroni and cheese at all. I got the meal with a biscuit and it was good and fluffy. They have a consistent, steady menu, daily specials, and on Thursdays they have a changing international menu option read more

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Had to come back on Tuesday to try the chicken and dumplings and the squash casserole. The chicken 'n dumplings were chocked full of chicken and dumplings. It was a different flavor than I was used to but still very good. It was not as soupy like some I've had in the past, this one's a hit. The squash casserole was very good. The squash was soft but not too soft. It still kept its integrity. It had a cheese on it that was nice. read more

I recently learned about this place--I didn't know this had been here for the last eight months. This place is soooooo amazing! The staff is super helpful and friendly. The ambiance was relaxed. It was very clean. The food...all I can say is WOW! It was so dang good! Served on real plats--no paper or plastic. The portions are great too! I got the ham and mashed tators--heavenly! Hubby got he half a chicken and tators--he raved about the chicken. The flavoring was spot on. I HIGHLY recommend checking this place out! It is located near the base for all those missing home cooked southern foods. Next on my list to try is the pot roast!!!!! read more

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As a southern girl, I was very excited to try this place. You order at the counter where you'll encounter some of the friendliest staff - they take care to explain everything to you before you order. It's a traditional meat and three place (aka: plate lunch) where you choose your meat and 3 sides. However, I was pleased to see that they have a 1 or 2 side option as well if you're not in the mood for epic portions. We ordered the smothered pork chops, pot roast, black eyed peas, Mac n' cheese, mashed potatoes with white gravy, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, fried okra, cheesy grits and buttermilk biscuits. I loved the smothered pork chops - the gravy was spot on! I preferred the white gravy on the mash more than the brown gravy, but both were good. The Mac n' cheese was thick and perfectly cooked (I devoured it). The black eyed pease has the perfect amount of ham - well done folks! We didn't care for the cheesy grits as they tasted like someone had added a splash of vinegar in them. The space is super casual, just like the local joints back home - perfect decor for a southern place. Was it my grandma's cooking? No. But was it a solid southern meal that I didn't have to slave over the stove to prepare? YES. I'll be back! read more

Hammbone's A Meat & Three Joint - SMOTHERED PORK CHOP - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Hambones was a great place. Service was great and food was even better. Very friendly staff and owner. We will definitely be back. read more

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Dishes offered: Smothered pork chops Mac n cheese biscuit - so much incredible flavor, pork was so tender braised in that mushroom sauce! Mac and cheese was creamy and gooey and perfectly cooked. Biscuits were light and tender crafted with a light hand. Nice toothy crust on the outside, rich buttery flavor. Pot roast with brown gravy, collards, cheesy grits, pot roast was fall apart tender. Collards has tons of slightly smokey hammy flavor - DELICIOUS! Cheesy grits were fantastic. Half chicken squash casserole Mac and cheese mash potatoes and brown gravy. Our friend said the chicken was moist and delicious. Her favorite was the squash casserole. WHAT A GREAT MEAL!!! read more

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If you want a delicious hearty meal this is the spot to eat! Highly recommend the fried chicken but it's only served on certain days. Lots of indoor seating and meal choices on their menu board! They even serve koolaid! read more

Tl;Dr (it just isnt worth it, go eat somewhere else, anywhere else) Had i rated this place on my first visit with a friend and left it at that, i would have given this place a generous four stars. However, on a subsequent return alone, the experience left me feeling cheated/robbed. On my first visit the only complaint me and my friend had was the diced sweet potatoes served like candied yams (or maybe they were candied yams im going off memory). It was a mix of crunchy undercooked pieces and cooked pieces that were smooth and buttery. The disparity was as if they dumped in an undercooked batch and mixed it with one that was older. On my recent return, i was a a bit short on getting a Meat and Three so i got a Meat and One Side which came out to roughly $18.31 with tax and tip (15% because that was all i could afford until payday and i really needed something to eat before work). The Lemon Sole was completely inedible. "Lemon" implies you get a citrus flavor with maybe a HINT of zest. There was no citrus, but instead crushing bitterness of nothing but zest. So powerful in fact, it was as though someone juiced nothing but peel/rind and threw away the rest of the lemon. In addition to the awful flavor, it was RUBBERY. Pressing down on the filet caused it to bounce right back up into its curled shape. Attempting to separate it from the still attached skin, was like trying to separate melted candy from its wrapper. So what was i left with? A tiny cup of cheesy grits, that was just this side of too runny/thin. The cornbread was nice on both visits. So in the end, i wont come back here. You shouldn't come here. This place has very inconsistent (or lacks) quality control. And there is definitely some measure of portion control in this kitchen (and its TIGHT). I can say without sarcasm that i would have gotten better flavor and value at fast food. An hour later at work, im starving and i cant get the bitter zest out of my mouth. Leaving a Meat and Three joint hungry is a crime in some parts of this country. read more

Hammbone's A Meat & Three Joint - Lemon Sole, Cheesy Grits, Cornbread - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The food was delicious! I only had two nit picky complaints: the Mac is a little thicker than I prefer and I would've preferred the CFS be drained of the grease for a few more seconds. Now, that outta the way, the good: friggin everything! Bisbee Breakfast Club has been my go-to for CFS in Tucson...this beats it. The breading is seasoned very well, the meat is tender, and put it together with the gravy...it was money. I prefer a little more pepper but straight out of the kitchen that gravy was delicious. They even brought me an additional serving to dip in. The collard greens were my favorite part of the meal. They were savory and tangy with the right amount of firmness. No mush! I soaked up all the juice with my corn bread because I couldn't let it go to waste! The black eyed peas were seasoned differently than I am used to but they were delicious. They have really good zing and a bit of spice, where I am used to them being more savory and having to add hot sauce. These were great as is! The Mac n cheese was super cheesy, seasoned well, and the pasta was cooked properly. I would've liked them to be a touch creamier but the flavors were on point! I really enjoyed the corn bread as well. I had half with butter and half plain (until it was time to soak up the greens' juice). I preferred the corn bread without the butter. It was just that good. The staff were super friendly and explained how the menu worked. I think it is very reasonably priced. The meat and three with a drink is right around $25 and it made me skip dinner because I was still full! (I ate at 10:30am too!) I absolutely recommend this joint and will be back no later than Saturday because I want to try that gumbo! read more

Hammbone's A Meat & Three Joint - Country fried steak with country pepper gravy, collard greens, Mac n cheese, black eyed peas, and corn bread. - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great southern comfort food just like your southern mom would make! Delicious crispy fried chicken with a breast and leg/thigh quarter. We chose the homemade mashed potatoes with the country peppered white gravy, buttermilk biscuit with butter and honey....soooo good! The staff were friendly and informative highlighting the daily specials. You'll want to come try each day. read more

Hammbone's A Meat & Three Joint - Fried Chicken, side of mashed potatoes with peppered white gravy & buttermilk biscuit with butter and honey. - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food is delicious! And they give very generous portions so you'll never leave hungry. This was my second time eating here and it was just as delicious this time as the first. This time I ordered the fried chicken with Mac and cheese, porky collards and a biscuit. Food was hot and fresh. The staff were friendly and engaging and the restaurant was clean. It was a struggle but I finished the meal. Can't wait to come back. read more

Hammbone's A Meat & Three Joint - Two pieces of delicious fried chicken with porky collards, Mac and cheese and biscuit. Delicious! - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We got here at about 11 on Saturday. Great service and food. It was our first time and did not disappoint. We will be back. I got the Saturday gumbo special and hubby got the shrimp creole. The portions were just right. The squash casserole was very good and so were the cornbread muffins. We might try the biscuits next time. We didn't leave overstuffed. Hubby LOVED the sweet tea. We will definitely be back for meatloaf Monday. We were second customers and another couple came in after. It was early enough and very chill to come here when it was nice and quiet. Hubs seemed pleased with this restaurant pick. Try it and it might be one of your faves, too. read more

Ordered via UberEats. I was so excited to see a place with "porky greens"! I ordered the pot roast, collards, squash casserole, and cheesy grits. Even though it took the delivery driver forever to get it here, it was hot and smelled amazing. The Collards were delicious and had big chunks of meat that was super tender. I was so happy! The squash casserole...total yums. Grits were okay, I probably would get them again. But that's my preference, not because they were bad. This pot roast fell apart with a fork. So juicy and tender and reminded me of a home cooked meal versus a restaurant. The brown gravy wasn't even needed, but it was still tasty. My only boo was the liquid from the greens and the pot roast was all over the inside of my bag. That could be contributed some by the delivery driver. But styrofoam isn't the sturdiest. read more

Let me just say from one huge foody to another...... DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE! We had the porky collards, and the black eyed peas, and those first tastes set the stage! Enter that bomb ass juicy and fall apart with a fork smothered pork chops and I was just dead, my carcass could have easily been the next meat on the grill!!!! What does that even mean?? It means eat it, and you're in heaven!! This place killed it as did the staff, the great ambiance, not to mention my hip hop x food collaboration art in the walls and the non stop hot sauce choices!! A++++ locally owned and operated business, and I'm over the moon to support this place! read more

The mains are amazing, but the sides are not quite as good. Both bread choices we tried (biscuit and cornbread) were a bit dry. Don't skip the pot roast. It's stellar! read more

Hammbone's A Meat & Three Joint - Ham, potatoes, macaroni and cheese, with a biscuit. - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I saw Hammbone's on yelp, so I thought I would give it a try. I wanted fried chicken and it's served on Tuesdays and Fridays. I went in for lunch on Tuesday, ordered fried chicken (all dark) and two sides for $18. The chicken was good, not great, three pieces were fairly small. I chose mashed potatoes and corn for my sides. There again, good but not great. The corn was just ordinary, mashed potatoes were average. I did get a biscuit that was quite tasty. I also ordered cherry cobbler and banana pudding. The cobbler was pretty good, finished it up today at home and I haven't had the banana pudding yet; it's waiting in my fridge. Ordering is done at the counter. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The dining room was pretty basic, but clean. I can't comment on the restrooms as I didn't use. The list of sides aren't exciting to me, most of them I don't care for. I didn't have a beverage, I just drank water. The cost was $35 including am 15% tip, which I find pretty expensive for lunch. I may be back someday to try something else. read more

Great food. Collard greens are delicious. Everything tastes like homemade. A must try restaurant.

A great restaurant. The food is authentic, delicious and AFFORDABLE! The service is great and the atmosphere is really cool. This is one of the best restaurants in Tucson, don't miss it! read more

LOVED IT!! Went to celebrate hubby's b'day (10/14) and Hammbones did not disappoint! The food is truly amazing especially if you're looking for delicious "home cooking" (i.e., no need for a knife with the pot roast, the mashed potatoes were imbued with flavor even w/o gravy), and the portions are HUGE! The srrvice was quick, very personable & friendly (thoughtful too--my butter pat was warmed by putting it under my corn muffin ). Nice, uber clean facility with cute & thoughtful decor touches like a cast iron pig paper towel holder on each table). One word of "caution"--make sure you're hungry if you go. You'll want to feast on every delicious bite (and maybe leave room for a sumptuous dessert too)! read more

Good ole southern cooking. Yum! Smothered pork chop was amazing. All the veggies were great. Love their choices and the home cooked feel and taste. read more

Stop by three times, got three different things and ball three were absolutely amazing, the staff is fantastic and the prices are reasonable for the portions. I will be back. read more

Great meal and excellent staff. Friendly people who appreciate your business, image that. We'll be back.

Yummy chicken is juicy and crispy, Mac n cheese is cheesy the red beans and rice is good as well read more

Hammbone's A Meat & Three Joint - Fried Chicken, Mac n cheese, red beans and rice MAC & CHEESE DINNER ROLL MEAT & ONE MEAT & ONE - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Excellent pot roast and mashed potatoes. String beans were good, but the Mac & cheese tasted pasty. Overall great southern flavors and huge portions. Had to bring some of it home. The pineapple cream soda was very good. All the workers were extremely friendly & helpful and really cared if you enjoyed the food. Very casual experience - not fast food & not fine dining - think Cracker Barrel w/o the waitress service. 3 TVs in the dining area to watch. read more

Absolutely loved my first experience here! So glad they finally brought a concept like this to Tucson. Very friendly service and excellent variety. Everything is cooked properly and seasoned to perfection. Will definitely be back soon. read more

I'm originally from NC and cant get good soul food here in Tucson, Hammbones taste like home! Very good food definitely will be back to try more of the daily specials. Price is a little high but the amount of food and quality of food is worth it. Staff is super friendly and personable. read more

Hammbone's A Meat & Three Joint - Smother pork chops, collards, Mac and cheese, buttermilk biscuit. - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I tried Hambones today. I was with a group of ladies and the consensus was we loved it. I am not fond of ordering at a counter, nor do I like Pepsi products but the food makes up for it. I had the four vegetable plate with cornbread for $13. There are different specials every day as well as Meat and 1, meat and two, or meat and three; plus choice of bread. I had cornbread muffin. Reminded me of Georgia restaurants, although a little more expensive. Definitely plan to go back. read more

Size of servings makes enough for 2 meals. Very tasty food. Love the squash and mac and cheese. Staff is very personable and helpful. Place is very clean read more

Went to Hambones today for lunch and it was outstanding. Had the Chicken Fried Steak and it was great. Also tried the Black Eyed Peas, best I ever had, a taste sensation. Staff was friendly and the vibe in the dining room was enjoyable as there were lots of interesting art pieces on the wall to look at. We will definitely be back! Incidentally, try the Pineapple Vanilla Cream Soda it is fantastic! read more

I went in looking for a piece of cornbread. They showed me a muffin that appeared to measure about 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 1-1/2".They wanted $3 for it. read more

Was recommended this restaurant by my friend. Was blown away by the high quality of food. The catfish and chicken fried steak are amazing. The service is outstanding and very friendly. If you're in Tucson and want some comfort food, this is your place. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing food!! Staff were friendly and attentive. Plenty of room in the dining area with TVs. Large portions with enough for leftovers.

Having spent 20 years in the Deep South I am totally amazed to discover this amazing restaurant. The food is absolutely better than most meat and three in the Deep South. Great quick service. Extremely clean. Plan on lunch at least twice a week. read more

Amazing comfort food! Shrink & Grits and chicken and dumplings are my favorite so far.

Great food, great service. They serve large portions of food. It's highly unlikely that you will leave hungry.

Delicious comfort food! I had the roast beef, mashed potatoes, collard greens, brown gravy, and biscuit. So good!!