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Black Bear Diner

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Black Bear Diner

6.8^/10

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"Breakfast is always a great option anytime of the day."(12 Tips)
"Fast service"(6 Tips)
"Chx fried steak breakfast is what they consider their best?"(2 Tips)
"FOOD!!... Cheap and delicious."(2 Tips)

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great value
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sweet cream
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volcano
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John BobeldykMarch 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Forget buttermilk batter, the sweet cream waffle with fresh strawberries is where it's at.
Ruben GuardiolaJanuary 15, 2015
Good pancakes, friendly service. Yummy desserts. Nice comfortable diner.
Carol ColemanDecember 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The fish & chips is cod. Beautiful restaurant. Friendly staff. The French dip is also very good. Relaxed atmosphere
Lisandra MaioliNovember 28, 2013
Yes! Everything is HUGE as the other tips said! If you like hot souce, make sure to try their "Habanero Papa Burn" souce!
Lana DannDecember 11, 2016
The portions are huuuuuge!! I had the chicken fried steak and it was pretty salty, but the mashed potatoes that came with it were A+!
Rod ShieldsApril 15, 2013
Breakfast is the best. This place has Claim Jumper size plates. Good luck finishing your plate in one sitting.
Kian LaviMay 16, 2017
One of the few chain diners I still frequent when on a road trip
Larry Algood JrFebruary 22, 2013
The food is good, It's comfort food burgers, steaks, breakfast and shakes.
Joey PontanillaMarch 29, 2013
Lumberjack appetite required here. Even the starter salads are huge-mongous. Chicken-fried steak was just ok. The breading was no bueno but the gravy was peppery & creamy. Get the smaller portion.
Steph T.July 3, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Nice place with friendly workers but slowwwwwwwwwwww service even when it's not packed
Joe ClederaNovember 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
SO. MUCH. FOOD!!... Cheap and delicious. Get the biscuits & gravy.
Tiffany EdwardsSeptember 15, 2017
All I can say is get the bears choice... Yummy!!!
Ana MartinezFebruary 17, 2013
Awesome decoration. Super fast and super friendly service. Delicious food!
Mike GreshamApril 9, 2017
Come for dinner when it's not busy. Great diner food.
Shane MartinJanuary 9, 2016
Great Bacon & Sweet Cream Pancakes
Karla GonzalezJune 6, 2013
The Volcano is amazing! But bring a big appetite with you ;)
Don OtvosJune 27, 2021
Can't beat the Volcano for breakfast!
Gary CaffeyMay 1, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Breakfast is always a great option anytime of the day.
Alex RodriguezSeptember 18, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Country style very rustic hash browns
Becky 🌷 Hogue🐶August 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
You get lots of food and the employees are all super nice
CeCe JFebruary 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the stuffed burger, or the chicken fajita omelette!
Gervis CashSeptember 22, 2013
Chorizo scramble will make your stomach smile.
NickJune 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Come here for breakfast you won't leave un happy
KysonNovember 22, 2015
The green beans has bacon in it.
Sarah PulizzanoJuly 26, 2013
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Plinko KidAugust 13, 2013
Really wanted to like this place but I was really underwhelmed. We came for an early dinner with the kids and grandparents. Service was just ok, made me feel like they aren't in it for repeat bizness.
Carol ColemanDecember 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Good food. Help Make a Wish during December
Don OtvosJune 27, 2021
Volcano for breakfast!
TrentJanuary 29, 2015
Come here for a good breakfast
Brooke DeBoerJuly 24, 2013
Floor was FILTHY, Menu had butter ALL over it, brought wrong desert was only thing we ordered, waited about 30 min total 4 a MALT! My spoon had crusted food on it. We were gonna leave & refuse 2 pay!
JD S.April 2, 2023
Much needed breakfast
Andre LMarch 1, 2013
Free WiFi up in here. Stop asking if IKEA has free wifi.
CeCe JFebruary 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Stuffed burgers are the best
Laretta MontgomeryApril 4, 2013
very sweet staff
Ramon ParraSeptember 1, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Fast service
Gervis CashSeptember 22, 2013
Get the damn bacon.
Hunter MillerOctober 22, 2014
Waffles!!!
Carlos GomesAugust 30, 2013
Good, very Good
Mel PetersenJanuary 24, 2015
Terrible! This bbd is awful!! I found plastic in my coffee! Management wanted me to still pay for it! Corporate black bear diner needs to fix this location!
Jon SwiftJune 19, 2013
Skip it. Service was mediocre at best. Both the soup and entree had a bitter burnt taste. Large menu. Empty restaurant and the service was slooow!!
Sonny GarciaMay 19, 2013
Service is spotty. I guess they are still working the kinks.
Marta TapperoOctober 25, 2017
Big plates, bad food. Not even such good service. Not even that cheap. Not worth the trip.
Andrew DMay 18, 2016
Nope. Just go to Denny's
Jon SwiftJune 22, 2013
Unhappy with the food. Soup and entree with bitter burnt taste. Couldn't see anything in either. Slow service.
Joyce WoolhetherApril 27, 2013
This place is just ok. Lots of GMO processed food. Chx fried steak breakfast is what they consider their best? Its a frozen flat round processed meat w a little "gravy" and is pretty tasteless.
André JungesNovember 14, 2015
Atendimento péssimo.

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