One of the best wing spots in town! The only down side is he doesn't take phone orders so you have to go and wait but it's always worth it. The owner is a nice guy but he works solo. Its pick up only, there is no dining area but if you're ever in the area it's worth stopping by. read more

After an event, late night, my friend and I were hungry, so Google showed us Papa Bear's Chicken and off we went. We placed an order for vegetable stir fry, five wings with sauce, and a vegetable pizza. While we were waiting on our food, the lady in front of us got her order of a chicken pizza with crazy sauce and it looked delicious, so we placed an additional order. When the vegetable pizza came out it looked delicious. My friend and I dug in immediately and burned our mouths in the process, but we were so hungry we didn't care. The food was so damned good, well worth burning off the roof of our mouths. Telling you we burned our mouths Lets you know how good the food looked, and we didn't care how hot it was If you are up late on the weekends in Indianapolis, stop by Papa Bear's chicken. The chicken pizza or vegetable pizza alone will licking your fingers. Five stars read more

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We moved here from Florida almost a month ago our fav wing spot there was papa bees! Now we found this spot and it might be better!! The wings were so crispy and flavorful! The whole car smelled amazing as soon as my husband got in with the wings. Thanks so much for the delicious food!! God bless you and yours! read more

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Great food! Good service! Small to go spot on 46th st across from gold leaf. They stay open late late on the weekends (after 3am). When we went at 9pm it said open but the door was locked and no one was there. We figured he just went out for a minute, which was the case. Its a one man show. Glad we stuck around for a few minutes. Chicken scratch was completely closed. It was well worth the wait. Took about 15-20 min for our food. The flavor was good, the food was hot. Loved the spicy garlic on the wings. The stir fry has a honey garlic pepper sauce. It's a huge serving. Def have leftovers so worth the $30+. It's a small shop and sign so you might miss it if you're not looking for it. They are on Instagram and update it so id check it too or call before going read more

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Excellent fried chicken at this SoBro converted bungalow. The wings are perfectly crisp, and the fries are very good. There is plenty of parking in the lot that's on the west side of the restaurant. This is exclusively a takeout spot, and I rate Papa Bears' wings among the best in town. Order ahead or be prepared to wait (less than 15 minutes if not busy). Friendly service. I suggest calling ahead because the hours are limited and depend on Papa's availability. I went on a Saturday at about 1:45 pm and was the only one there. This is a real gem! read more

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I had been trying to catch this restaurant for months. Their hours were always hit or miss. I guess I got lucky today and they were open. I hear they are consistently open on weekends, but good luck trying to catch them on weekdays. The owner is pretty much a one man shop. He was very friendly. There is a nice private lot on the side of the restaurant for you to park. In addition to their wings, they have king crab legs, lamb chops, burgers, fish, ribs and shrimp. I came for wings and that is what I got. They have a few different sauces that you can get on your wings including, hot honey, spicy garlic, mango habanero, buffalo, Miami style, BBQ, and Kicken Bourbon, which is the sauce I went with. I got the 10 piece with fries. The restaurant does not have a place to really sit down and eat. There is a small table with two chairs in there, along with a couple of other chairs, but I think those are for waiting. They also do not have any drinks. You can however, go next door and get some Londo's Flameade next door or hit the convenience store up across the street if you are thirsty. I waited about 15 minutes for my food. It was a nice day, so I took it to a nearby park to eat. The wings were huge, the size of a baby's fist. The food was delicious. Very flavorful and I like the way the sauce stuck to the meat. It was well worth the wait. The fries were pretty good too. They had my licking my fingers. Anyway, this joint is definitely worth checking out to get your wing fix. They have some delicious food and great service. read more

The lamb chops and rice was definitely a pleasant surprise! The food was expertly prepared and you can tell that the cook/chef takes pride in his work. Another great feature is that he stays open later than any other restaurant in the area!!! read more

They food was so good! I'll definitely get the wings wet next time but it's definitely flavorful and cooked well! I wish I got more fries. Be aware they didn't have typically take out containers but it's fine. The space is takeout only but you can sit outside (1 table) to wait for your items. Also they are open til 3am on the weekend. It'll definitely become a weekly spot. read more

Papa Bears Chicken - Honey Garlic Pepper Wings with Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Best wings since moving to town. After browsing the menu and all of the variety of food from Lamb Chops to Pizza I was very impressed. The whole family was happy about this stop after the skatepark. Definitely will be trying something new next time. read more

If you're looking for that gas this is it. If you want real wings sauced and seasoned up like they're suppose to be, this is the place. The love Papa Bear put in his wings is unmatched to any other place around. read more

Thank you Papa Bear! Our son requested wings for his graduation open house this weekend... on Wednesday! We spoke with Papa Bear's on Thursday morning and he pulled through with an order of 400 wings I picked up on Saturday morning. And they were delicious! Papa Bear's was a big hit with everyone in attendance. We had trays of BBQ, Parmesan Garlic, Honey Garlic Pepper and Buffalo. All 4 were amazing. And these weren't tiny little wings. Papa Bear's buys the good stuff. Nice and hearty. We definitely recommend Papa Bear's for your next large party. Note that the standard Buffalo sauce has quite a kick to it. If you don't like spicy, the BBQ was sweet and mild. read more

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If you don't want to cook but you want real food try Papa Bears chicken. I had the honey garlic stir fry and my husband had the perch dinner. They were both great. And Kevin also provided great customer service! read more

I've heard the hours for this restaurant are hit or miss because it's one person operating the business by himself so I was sensitive to that. On the Papa Bear's Instagram, they posted they were open today until late so I drove there for a late lunch. I arrived and they were closed. The doors were locked. I'm done with this place. I like supporting local businesses, but this is too much trouble. I'm done. read more

I always make it a point to stop in at papa bears chicken whenever I'm in the Indianapolis area! Hands down the best fried chicken and best service straight from papa bear himself. If you're ever in the Indy area this is a must stop! Flew from Las Vegas to Indy on my way to Detroit had to stop in! read more

Crispy, well seasoned and made with love. Great food, owner was super friendly and happy to have a conversation while cooking up my dinner. I've heard good things and happy I gave it a try! If you like non breaded meaty wings this place will not disappoint read more

Papa Bears Chicken - Lemon Pepper Wings w/ Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Let me start by saying we were grossly overcharged. My husband paid $37 for a perch dinner and 2 pc what was supposed to wings, that were legs. The fries taste like they had been cooked in burnt grease. The chicken was over cooked and dry. The perch was seasoned good. He was out of ranch dressing. Inside could used some cleaning. I like to patronize black owned businesses but please stop treating your people like this. shame on you Papa Bear for robbing your customers, more like Greedy Bear. read more

This is my GO TO place to get chicken in Indianapolis! The lemon pepper chicken wings are AMAZING! They are perfectly crispy and seasoned very well. There are several other flavors like BBQ, parmesan garlic, buffalo ECT. Hint.. if you like fries get an extra side of fries! In my opinion you don't get enough fries with the wings. It has 1 small table inside for two if you want to eat in but I usually grab and go. The owner seems like a real cool guy! read more

Papa Bears Chicken - Lemon pepper wings! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I've been meaning to come here for a minute, driving up 46th I was always thinking you should stop here and check it out. Could never find the right time to do so, but I'm happy to say I finally stopped! I called ahead because I had always heard that it was cash only and I wanted to make sure before I made the trip but they take card as well. The gentleman is very helpful, making suggestions and answering questions. My decision on food was some bone in wings, flavor choice was garlic parm, and they were delicious! I was truly impressed by the flavor it was the perfect amount of sauce and spice combination. I know a lot of people don't like this word, but they were moist, and that's important when it comes to chicken in my opinion no one wants dry chicken. They also came with fries which were delicious as well. Price is very reasonable, worth a stop and I know I'll be back to try more food, and I'll add this as a lent stop read more

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I had the honey garlic pepper wings. They were pretty good. The food came out at the time they said it would. They seem pretty nice. Considering I had purchased a 10 piece, the amount of fries were small. Very small. I guess I'll have to order extra fries. Lastly, there are so many different menus online all with different prices so its confusing to understand their prices. read more

We were in town from Lexington and I had to drive home and slap my mother. Incredible food and the guy behind the counter was the best. The catfish, the wings, the dirty dog, the fries, all were good. Open late is always a plus. Cant wait to come back. read more

Satisfied! Chicken was hot & crispy! Sauce was great! The food was Done in a timely manner which is always appreciated, with good customer service. read more

Papa Bears Chicken - BBQ wingzzzzz - Chicken Wings Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Another place on my bucket list for years, mostly because of its proximity to Black Circle Brewing Company. Stopped by today and they're handing out free chicken. No questions asked. The madman behind the window argued with me when I insisted on actually buying and paying for something :) Because I had to special order (yes I'm being a pain in the rear but I can't just take food and dash on my first visit) I'm waiting on my order and I sampled these piping hot chicken legs I received. OH. MY. GOD I've died and gone to heaven. Seriously this is the best fried chicken I've ever had outside of Nashville, TN. Right out of the fryer, super juicy, and amazingly seasoned. They have other things on the menu too. This place definitely isn't for the health conscious and that's fine by me. :) I will be back for sure! EDIT: Picked up my paid for food. I broke the speed limit to get back to the office these things smell so damned good. See the photo. Get down here! read more

Papa Bears Chicken - Jerk wings. The SMELL. Man these are gonna be good. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

If you're able to catch this place open .... you should try for the lottery! Same chance of winning !!!! Hence minus one star. If you're lucky enough to catch papa bear at work , his wings are delicious! Hubby got the lemon pepper and I had the Jamaican jerk . Food is no doubt delicious but we live southeast and coming here takes us about 20 minutes. And after couple failed attempts, that's after calling to confirm they were open and then we show up... papa bear said f it and took the day off lol . We probably won't be coming here often , only when we're near the neighborhood and he also happens to be miraculously open for business . read more

Papa Bears Chicken - Jamaican jerk - Chicken Wings Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Did I just pay over $20 for TEN, 3-inch chicken wings???!!! Without ANY SAUCE on them? Did I just pay 75 cents extra per tiny sauce cup to have some sauce? Is this the MOST OVERRATED wing place ever? Yes. Seriously. Did it feel like some prison cell entering the building? Did it freak me out when the 8"x10" steel opening opened to take my order? Did I see 3 old chairs to sit in while I waited 15 minutes? Yes, yes, yes. Will I EVER go back to this ridiculous YELP highly rated (??? Realllllly?) dive? Big time NOOOO. read more

I've been following this place in instagram for a while and always wanted to give it a try. I got the Chicken Waffle with fries and he got the Catfish and fries. It was a little price but it was worth it. There was A LOT OF chicken in the cone and the sauce (spicy garlic) was very good. The catfish was good also. You could tell it was fresh.... Not the fake mushy fish you get at other places. I did feel skimped on the fries but..... eh, I'll survive. Will definitely return soon. read more

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Sooo tasty. Huge, saucy wings and fast service. Best wings I've found in Indy. I seriously can't say it enough, these wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Support your local businesses! read more

Papa Bears Chicken - 10 garlic pepper wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Oooooweeee! It's crunchy, it's flavorful, it's filling! I've passed by this place so much but today was the day to stop! Place is small, last health inspection rating you have to look away, but the food is good and it's run by one guy who seemed so nice! We just got the wings but I'm so intrigued by the other menu items like burgers and fried rice. Before I get to those, I want to try the other flavorings for wings thought because that is definitely a highlight. We got lemon pepper and honey garlic pepper. Yummmm! read more

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Your location Papa Bears Chicken 1938 E 46th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205 I purchased certificates from Fox 59 which he would not let me redeem. When I posted it instead of him trying to make it right, this was his disrespect, unprofessional response: Response from the owner 14 hours ago LOL YOU CAN PULL BACK UP IF IT'S THAT DEEP ILL GIVE YOU THAT LIL $15.00 YOU PAID FOR IT...... read more

The chicken was pretty good and piping hot. The owner was really nice. Check them out.

Delicious food it is like the best food I ever had and everybody else should order from here

This is the best wing place in Broad Ripple and Meridian Kessler. The menu here is huge with something for everybody. Papa Bears is open until 3 am & the food is always high quality. The wings are skillet-fried on Sundays. If you want a good deal, get the 10 wings and fries special. The lemon pepper wings here are some of the best I've ever had. Buffalo Wings are cool but if you can't take the heat don't order the. The wings served here re-heat well when you don't finish them. If you're going early in the morning, they might not be open. But the owner usually opens by the mid-afternoon. Just call to make sure he's opened up. read more

Our first time and our food was fiiiireee. We got wings, chicken and waffles and fries . Appreciate it was open late it can be hard to find that. Very good customer service as well- which can be a nice surprise at 1am! :) read more

I've driven past this place countless times and always wanted to try it out. Luckily, tonight my friend and I were down at Butler and figured we could finally give Papa Bears a go. Right off the bat, I knew this place was flames just from the smell of the food from outside. We walked in the door and were greeted by the owner (didn't get his name.) SUPER nice guy who was really enjoyable to talk to. We ordered the 6 piece buffalo wings with fries and the owner made our food, all while keeping friendly conversation with us. Customer service is phenomenal here. We got our food and left, and I can't emphasize how good the smell was. I got home and chowed down. The wings were absolute fire, along with the fries. Pretty hot, too, which is super good. I'll definitely be going back asap. I would recommend this place to anybody that happens to be in the area! read more

Papa Bears Chicken has incredible food for a great value! We have had the buffalo whole wings and the lemon pepper drummettes with fries. The buffalo is spicy, but not overpowering. The sauce is just enough for flavor while still getting great taste from the chicken. The lemon pepper wings were INCREDIBLE. The seasoning is just enough pepper and lemon to taste both flavors but not feel like you couldn't taste the chicken. I highly recommend these! The fries were good - not the best, not the worst. We visited Papa Bears with a Groupon but will definitely be back. My husband and I were both able to eat dinner for $23. One thing to note is it is carryout only. There is a place where you can sit and wait for your food, but not an area to eat. I'd also recommend calling your order in before as the wings take 10 - 15 minutes to cook. read more

Papa Bears Papa Bear is a nice gentleman extremely friendly and very helpful I had told him that I have stopped by a few times in the past and the sign said open but in reality nobody was home he said well he works until sometimes 4 a.m. and forgets to shut the open sign off and he's supposed to open at 11 a.m. but now again he says he works until 2 to 4 a.m. and just doesn't always get in there quite on time,I've called before I made the trip out there a few times same thing the phone just rings and rings and rings finally on this day he was open when I came. Now if you're going to use a Groupon don't because he will reject it since I presented a Groupon he said I don't accept Groupon anymore I said well okay I'll order food anyhow I ordered the buffalo Hot Wings & mac and cheese the hot wings were right on point yet the mac and cheese with a little Bland for my taste. I will stop in again if I'm in the vicinity but I'm not going to make a special trip out of my way just to have them maybe open! This please is just carry out only I guess in the summertime you would be sit along the raised walkway or on the grass up front. read more

Papa Bears Chicken - Papa Bear's take out menu - Chicken Wings Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Perfect for what it is. I've been there twice so far and admittedly haven't tried the fish, but the burgers and chicken are great. They do the thin diner style burgers, cooked on a flat top. I like a giant half pound monster burger sometimes but overall, this is my favorite kind of burger. They're simlar to Steak n Shake but far better tasting, and you don't feel like crap after one. Definitely hand formed patties from fresh ground chuck. Good tasting veggies, and assembled in such a way that you get everything in every bite. Not rocket surgery but thoughtful sandwich construction is important. Fries are frozen from a bag, but most are anyway, and he cooks em up crispy. He'll also put season salt, vinegar, or ketchup on em if you want. The chicken is on point as well. Tasty, juicy without being too greasey, tender, crispy that stays crispy with just the right amount of breading. Definitely crunchier than "original recipe" but not a giant load of flour like "extra crispy." It's delicious. Nothing here is terribly creative, you've had it all before, but it's all done really well. Quality ingredients that make you feel full and not sick. Average 10 minute ticket times, long enough to let you know it's fresh cooked but not so long it isn't worth it. Friendly service. Oh and you must follow them on instagram. Now this is a man who is proud of his eats. My only complaints are that the waiting area and patio/porch could use a chair or two and an ashtray/trash recipticle. [EDIT: They now have chairs inside and out, little table on the porch, nice.] Also I'd like to see the incorporation of the word "Ooooooweeeee" in the instagram videos, but that's about it. Five stars because they hit their mark perfectly. Reasonably priced, quality food that's in my back yard. Look at that! Sticky icky icky. read more

Papa Bears Chicken - The menu as of 6-8-2016 - Chicken Wings Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The regular wings are great !!! I will prolly go to this place again in the future. The flavoured wings .. mmm not so much. Use the groupon code and save on your first purchase. read more

Really good chicken. Nice people. If your craving chicken I'd definitely recommend them. Besides that you don't have to wait 45 minutes in a drive through like at major fast food chains. read more

Garlic Parmesan wings might be the best wings I've had. Crispy, spicy, and just awesome. Garlic honey chicken stir fry is absolutely delicious. It's carry out only right now so be aware. But damn his food is good. Also serves until 3am on weekends. This dude is a one man band back there and got my food out in 15 minutes, hot and fresh. I'll be checking out more of the menu. read more

Food was great. Ate chicken wings. Expensive. $18.99 for ten whole wings, but they were small. That's only for the chicken. And we had to pay extra on top of the $18.99 to get them tossed with the sauce instead of on the side which we didn't know. Fries separate and it was $3.00 for like 18 McDonald's-sized fries. That being said, the cook/cashier was nice and he did both jobs which was sort of cool and nostalgic of a simpler time. Chicken was fresh (made when ordered) and very tasty. Not a lot of fat which I hate on wings. We had Buffalo and lemon pepper--good flavors! read more