Honey Bee Cafe - Breaded Pork Tenderloin Restaurant

Mattoon, Illinois

Restaurant Information

Address:: 319 N Logan St, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA, 61938
Phone:: (217) 234-4997
Website:: https://order.online/store/honey-bee-cafe-mattoon-1339632
Price Range:: $
Amenities:: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid-Friendly / High Chairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards, Free Parking / On-Site Parking, Full Bar

Rating Summary

4.50 out of 5 stars based on 4 customer reviews.

Visitors to Honey Bee Cafe have rated their breaded pork tenderloin experience and shared their feedback below.

About Honey Bee Cafe

Honey Bee Cafe in Mattoon, IL. Rated 4.5/5. Famous for thick, crispy breaded pork tenderloin and family-friendly dining.

Honey Bee Cafe is located in Mattoon, Illinois and serves breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches, a beloved Midwest tradition. Whether you're a local or passing through, this restaurant offers an authentic BPT experience.

Customer Reviews

Brandon K. - 4 out of 5 stars November 3, 2025

This was a very good BPT, the breading stayed crispy even while being doused in delicious sausage gravy. Good thickness, great flavor, but definitely not the biggest. Will have to come back and try the sandwich sometime!

Seth S. - 5 out of 5 stars October 9, 2025

I was on the hunt for fried chicken but saw the words any BPT lover likes to see... Hand Breaded Pork Tenderloin. I went with the classic sandwich but they also had it in a horseshoe and a white gravy version. It had a very tasty thick breading that was crunchy in all the right ways. On the downside, the pork wasn't evenly pounded, so I would have thick juicy pork in some places and very dry thin bites of pork in others. It came with fries and a choice of soup or salad for a little over $14 and the service was top notch. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu items!!!

Tony E. - 4 out of 5 stars March 26, 2025

The tenderloin itself was decent. It was a decent-sized cut of meat but a little fatty. It could have been trimmed better. The breading was very crispy and well-seasoned. Not overpowering in any way. Cooked well. The bun was nicely toasted and toppings were fresh. If you’re in the area and want a BPT, this one is worth a shot but in my personal opinion Airport Steakhouse or Spankys Bar & Grill are better.

Honey Bee Cafe - Breaded Pork Tenderloin in Mattoon, Illinois

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