We ordered the Griz breakfast as we had at other Black Bear Diners but were in for a huge disappointment at this location. The bacon was burned up and crumbled on the plate and the waitress seemed put off when I asked for a replacement. The grits were supposed to be creamy but were uneatable as they appeared lumpy, stiff and hard. The sausages resembled the ones at the 99 cent store with wrinkled casings surrounding small, thin pieces of meat. What a disappointment. Will not be returning until they can find someone who knows how to cook. read more

Sugar bear lava cake is a must order! Melted chocolate goodness in a moist cake topped with vanilla ice cream. Serving size was pretty huge. They have breakfast served all day and a lot of choices on the menu. read more

Black Bear Diner Auburn - Amazing sugar bear lava cake. Serving size is pretty big. - Diners Near Me - Auburn, California

For the last 2 times I have been here, the service has been absolutely horrible. The last time, they wouldn't even sit my family because we were one over the capacity limit. They counted my almost 2 year old as a seat. I was ok with waiting but they wouldn't even take my name down. I went there today 5/3, and they said they stopped seating people at 7:30. I was there at 7:35. Then checked the hours and the girl working there didn't even know what time they closed. There is nothing on the door posting the hours and everywhere you check online say they close at 10. They are losing many employees and having a horrible turnover rate. Their management must be a reflection on their business practices. I have tried to give them the benefit of the doubt but 2 times in a row of bad experiences isn't worth the trouble of trying for a third time. read more

We very much like the Black Bear Diner in Auburn - they serve good comfort food, however on our visit last week our main dish was tasty but what the heck happened to their veggies? The were really terrible, the carrots were dry and shriveled up, the broccoli was cold and raw! Would be very careful next time with veggies! But they get 5 stars for their corn bread! read more

Neither bad nor exceptional. I eat at Black bears all over the nation, so it was natural for me to stop by on this trip. Nice overall, just lacked wow...and they forgot my cranberries and napkins, but I was too darn hungry to wait for what never came. read more

Black Bear Diner Auburn - Diners Near Me - Auburn, California

The food at black bear is phenomenal. The atmosphere was so cute everyone in their suspenders the jukebox truly brought the place alive. I love the cabin feel to the whole place. My waitress was Kyah she made the experience so personal and suggested I'd try the Bacon Cheddar Burger, she checked in on me often and was very helpful throughout my visit. I loved seeing how the kitchen in the staff are so connected and communicative. I loved seeing everyone's personalities shine throughout my visit. I'm very satisfied with my experience at the Auburn Black Bear and will recommend it to everyone throughout the area. Kyah is an amazing server she's kind, down to Earth and knows her limits, she's an ideal supervisor and makes sure all of her colleagues are on the same page I love that for her she's a real go getter. Definitely will be coming back!!!! read more

Disappointing service. Staff didn't seat us until all customers paid their bills, even those who were sitting at their tables as we waited in line. We were the only ones in line. Several minutes later, we were given a table. Staff walked by and didn't acknowledge us. After 15 minutes of being ignored, we left. I realize they are probably understaffed as so many businesses are today. However, a simple acknowledgment statement would have been fine and we would have waited. Their food is always good though. Too bad, won't be back. read more

stopped in with my wife and kids this morning on the way to Tahoe. I ordered the chicken fried steak with country, fried potatoes and a biscuit. The food and the service was excellent. Jeanette was our server and she was really great. Always checking in on us seeing if we need anything. I would recommend this place to anyone passing by. Great place! read more

I had the fish n chip for dinner and I have to say it was the Best I've had in any of the chain restaurants and some individual ones!! The fish batter was very crisp and the fish was very fresh tasting !! For dessert I had their apple cinnamon cream pie. It was very good and light but way too much for one person! Jacob was my waiter and was very accommodating and knowledgeable!! I will definitely will return on my next visit in October!!! read more

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Auburn's Black Bear Diner is best of chain! Had a delicious dinner there last night. Our servings of chicken-fried steak and homestyle meatloaf were enough to take home for a second meal. Special thanks to Kyah, best server ever! She makes a mean Arnold Palmer and saw to all the little deails that make a meal great - friendly, efficient and cheerful. We love our BBD's comfy seats, homey atmosphere, excellent food and affordable family dining. read more

This place is great. The staff is very friendly. I went with my cousins & my mom one time & I loved my chocolate chip pancakes.

The food was excellent and Rudy was SO attentive and friendly! I'm low carb snd plenty of good options.

Best food, best prices. "Rudy" was our Server and hilariously fun and made our event special

Review is coming a bit late due to traveling, but still needed to get it in just to commemorate Jenna our server ! Came in with a big group after a couple of our friends had already came in, and waited little to no time. Received all our food in a timely manner as well as great service. Very attentive and was a key element to our time at the Black Bear. Thank you again! read more

Great food and great service was good. Rudi is a fabulous! I have been coming here for years!

Stopped by Black Bear Diner with a large group of people on a Saturday morning. They were definitely busy but able to accommodate us within a reasonable amount of time. Our waitress Rudy was the best ! She was funny, personable and efficient. There was a lot of people at our table but she was able to get every order exact and the food came out fast. Food looked and tasted great! Thank you Rudy for making our experience a positive one! We'll all be back for sure. read more

Exceptional. Rudy was fabulous. Food delicious and very reasonable cost. This is our go to as we go up the mountain. Keep up the great food and service. ​ read more

Great, cozy spot. Rudy our waitress was very sweet. I recamend the black pepper and pesto salmon. Yum!

Friendly service and tasty food. Rudy was our server. Relaxing place to meet with friends.

Great food every time and big portions! They are following the covid sanitizing guidelines to a T. Rudy has been a great waitress to us!

We live in Auburn and have had breakfast and dinner there several times. Occasionally the waiter or waitress may forget something but that happens every where. The food is abundant, reasonably price and good. I like that you can order anything on the menu, make substitutions and there are no time restrictions on breakfast, lunch, dinner. So this review is only for the Auburn Black Bear. We have eaten at two others and the experience was not the same. read more

Had a Great dinner! My husband and I both enjoyed their "chicken fried steak." A old southern favorite. YUM

This was our first visit to this chain. I was tempted to try it out by their advertising large portions and good old fashioned comfort food. They came through with flying colors. Ok, for six stars you must provide better booth seating. The seats were too low, so the table comes up to mid chest. Awkward. Also, there is no room to stretch. Your back is on the seat, your front is only an inch from the edge of the table. Your toes hit either the leg holding the table up, or the person opposite you, even if that person is a tiny 11 year old. Now that that is out of the way... Food? Wow. Their placemat, which reads out their "credo", and a short history of their franchise, promises you will say wow. I said wow. Several times. I'm here at home now still saying wow. I ordered the prime rib special, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes with country gravy, and added mushrooms with bleu cheese crumble over the rib. The meal came with a large salad, almost half a meal in itself, a cornbread muffin, Au jus and a horseradish sauce for the meat. Wow. Everything was delicious. Even the vegetables which I normally force myself to eat at most places just to be a good boy, were tasty, especially with a tiny dab of horseradish. The prime rib? Exquisite. Melt in your mouth tender, juicy, flavorful, all by itself, (even when ordered well done), dunked with Au Jus, or dabbed with sauce, gave me several ways to enjoy the generous portion. Best of all? Order the mushroom/bleu cheese crumble. Order it. I order you to order it. I have never tasted anything so delicious on an already mouthwatering chunk of meat. I will be back, and I will have mushroom/bleu cheese crumble on every piece of meat I ever order at this chain, every time I go, and I will be going back again. Then there was the price. Four people got fed with more than we could eat for $48.00?? Wow. I've paid more for two people in other places, and the food was not as good. Service was great too. Attentive without being intrusive, accommodating, helpful and friendly. My new go to chain on the road! Well done folks, well done. Can I get the Saturday prime rib special all week?? I might never leave. read more

Working in Auburn and came here when I am craving breakfast for dinner and I am so glad breakfast is easy on the keto diet and I got Bruce's meat lovers omelette it was so good but the one thing besides the food was the great customer service By Tanya..she wasn't even my server but when she would walk by she would make sure I had water made sure on asking how is the food..that's what it's all about treat the customer like they are appreciated and so again I just wanted to say to management to please take notice of Tanya and her great customer service..Thank you read more

Friendly service and huge portions on the plate. Cooked to perfection. I love this place, I just wish I lived in Auburn so I can come here often. read more

Black Bear Diner Auburn - Great place for breakfast - Diners Near Me - Auburn, California

Breakfast was so good I am bringing the family back for dinner!!! Clean. Friendly. Rudy was very attentive!!!

Made the mistake of going on Fathers Day... we waited 40min to be seated and then another 10 min to order and 40min for food to arrive at table. Two of the four orders were not correct- When my breakfast arrived the portion size was about 1/2 of what is normally is and did not include all the ingredients... I guess they were running low and just served what they had left without even checking back with me. I could have easily ordered something else!!! When I told the wait staff she acknowledged the errors - the manager came by and said they'd take 10% off- really!! We won't be back .... read more

Yes this location is currently open. We had breakfast there this morning and it wasn't real busy we didn't have to wait. The food was good a little on the expensive side but overall good. Rudy was our server and she was fast and friendly. Located right next door is a Starbucks that's a bonus! read more

I'm a fire fighter I come in here every morning Rudy the waitress is excellent with customer service and always remembers what I want on the menu she what makes black bear dinner a great place to come with your family. read more

this place was great! food was bussin bussin frfr. staff was super kind and nice, left a nice tip! love this place will come back again

They were busy and not prepared for it. Hate when you order iced tea and get Luke warm with no Ice. When they refill it picture with no ice. Asked for ice never came. read more

I had breakfast at Black Bear this morning and it was really great. Rudy was my server and as always was super friendly and provided excellent service. My wife and I always request Rudy because she always greets us with a big smile and takes great care of us. Her friendliness and great service are the major reason that we love to go to Black Bear. read more

Great food, always like coming here and our waitress (Rudy) and the other staff was really nice and made sure we got all we ordered. For sure would come back here again. read more

I bought a turkey dinner from them on Thanksgiving to go and when I got home they had gnats all over my food. The manager denied it, and would not give me a refund. They were total jerks about it, too. It was disgusting all the way around. Do not eat there. read more

Super friendly atmosphere. Food was delicious we had breakfast and it was very comfort food esque. I love all the bear carvings throughout the property super cute. read more

Went to this location and stepped in there was One person ahead of us. The restaurant was empty. the manager seemed to be on a personal call. Finally about 3 minutes later when she sat us with our 7 month old she threw the menus down and said "Here you go." and walked away leaving me with no seat for our 7 month old. And that was just the Beginning of a very rude serving experience. read more

Hair in my food. No coffee refills. And the pancakes are super dense & undercooked.

My side dish came steamed and left in a plastic bag. I posted a pix. I called them and tinier response was "that's weird."I posted a pix of it in photos. Then our chili came cold and on a piece if tinfoil in a salad bps. Has to cut it with form n knife. So disappointed because it's not an inexpensive restaurant read more

Black Bear Diner Auburn - This is how my side dish came. Very disappointing. Their response was that's weird - Diners Near Me - Auburn, California

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Great service! We had a party of 15 and they did a spectacular job for father's day. The food was amazing and our server was wondering. The diner is very cute with "black bear" themes throughout. Will definitely be my new breakfast of choice. A+ read more

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I love the rainbow trout here at Black Bear Diner. It's a dinner dish and they are serving it for lunch SWEET! Great coffee: they have stevia yeah. Friendly attentive service. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more