Best pancakes ever don't even need syrup, Amazing staff service and beautiful interior 10/10 experience.

Loooved it here! A lot of food and great customer service. I ordered the homemade hash it was delicious I couldn't get enough of it. My husband ordered his go to french toast They were large and fluffy. The place is so cute I enjoyed all the bears and the mini store I wished I could have bought some items but we were stopping by. read more

Black Bear Diner Barstow - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Barstow, California

Food was great. Portions are generous. Everything was clean and roomy. Staff was friendly but service was a bit slow. Took quite a long time for orders to be taken or to be served even though it wasn't that busy. May have been short staffed that day? Not sure. But will def return on next drive thru town. read more

What a treat finding a Black Bear when driving through Barstow. The food was delicious and fresh. We had a California Omelette and a bacon avocado Benedict, both delicious! The service was fast and friendly and the ambiance was great, full of happy people enjoying their yummy food. read more

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The food is always good! We stopped here for breakfast going to Vegas and for lunch coming from Vegas and the food and service were consistently good! The restaurant and bathrooms are clean too. Melissa?, Jeannie and Gloria are all great! read more

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A nice diner in Barstow. Great staff, welcoming atmosphere. Coffee was 10/10. Food was quick and hot. I will be back. A must visit place. read more

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UPDATE!!!! Jesse, the district manager of the Black Bear Diner reached out to me after my initial review and told me to come back so that they could make it right. And they did! The service was exemplary. The food was great, and it was a great overall dining experience. I get everybody has a bad or off day. And in this case Black Bear Diner made it right. Which in this day and age of throw away customers and compliments means a lot. I will definitely be coming back to this. Black Bear Diner and I have upgraded my review to a solid 4! Wow. That was underwhelming. I like Black Bear diner, I've been going to them for a long time, and as I was heading back to Las Vegas I thought I would stop here and grab a bite to eat as I have always had a great experience there. Well this time, it was an exception to the rule. It was busy so I was not too concerned about the wait time, which was minimal, and they got me seated pretty quickly. Quickly. I like the little newspaper style menus as they were fun to look at and interesting to read while you waited for your server. I already knew I was going to get the mini volcano, as it just sounded like the perfect combination of stuff for me to eat for breakfast. The waitress came by, really didn't look at me, which was odd. And went back to put it in. She came back with my coffee and said the order was in. Should only be a moment. This was great news cuz I was ready to eat and get back on the road. The food came to the table and it looked appetizing enough, they had the two pancakes and my fried egg on top and a piece of bacon and a link of sausage. Flanking the pancakes with a nice garnish of an orange slice on a lettuce bed. Here's the problem. Everything was lukewarm now it did come out pretty fast which was surprising to me that it wasn't really hot. But literally everything on the plate felt like it was sitting in a dish in the back with a warmer waiting just to be built. The pancakes there are usually really good this time. They were terrible. I was very very sad about this cuz I really like their pancakes a lot. The egg was cooked well but again it was lukewarm at best. Same with the sausage and the bacon. The sadder thing was the flavor just wasn't there. Normally they have some personality to it, but these felt contrived and run of the mill. Now. I don't know if they, like Everyone else is having to downgrade and downsize because of the cost of everything, but whatever it was it was not working for me. Again, I will say that I like Black Bear Diners but the one in Barstow I will be avoiding every time I drive through. This is sad, and I hope that someone in corporate reads this because it would be great to have this restaurant be top notch when you're driving between Orange county and Las Vegas or vice versa. Bottom line? I seriously doubt that I'll ever come back here. Which is a bummer, because I am a big fan of this particular chain. There are plenty of other great eating establishments in the Barstow area. So this one I would kind of drive past. ************* Response to Black Bear Diner Corporate Thank you for your heartfelt response. In fact, it was one of the nicest chat GPT responses I've read this week. At least you got my name in there which was a nice touch and made it feel more personal, however, when you forget to put your email in there for me to respond to, that leads me to believe you really don't care. Thank you for the response albeit a very perfunctory one. read more

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It used to be we only went to a Black Bear Diner for our free birthday meal. Now that we're on the road all the time, we love that we can find a Black Bear Diner at some TA locations. These, of course, allow for truck parking! Whenever we're heading out of California during the day and going through Barstow, stopping here has become a must. We seldom ever have to wait for a table, but if we do, counter service is always a quick option. The coffee is good and hits the spot. We usually always order breakfast, although there are lots of menu options; breakfast is available all day. My husband usually orders The Grizz, which includes everything plus pancakes. I love the "little less" entrees because of their smaller size and price. My favorite is the chicken sausage scramble. The food is good and pretty consistent at this location. The service is also good. I would say it's actually improved since we started stopping here. They also have some amazing desserts to eat there or take to go, along with a small area of Black Bear clothing and souvenirs. read more

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We stopped here on our way back from Vegas and were so glad we did! The wait didn't take a super long time which was great. We were seated within 15 minutes or so. The server, Candi was very friendly and quick to come take our order. There was a large party ahead of us and she was sure to tell us but ensured our food would be out as soon as possible. Luckily it really didn't take long at all. Both of our food came out delicious and hot. The service was great, and we grabbed a delicious brownie to share on the way out. Definitely recommend. read more

Stopped at Black Bear Diner in Barstow Outlets off the 15 fwy. Place is right next to a big gas station so lots of travelers come through. Service was a little slow since they were packed, but the food made up for it. Pancakes were legit delicious - fluffy, hot, real maple syrup. Vibe is very Cracker Barrel: cozy, rustic, even has its own little gift shop if you want to grab something for the road. Perfect stop if you're driving the 15 and need real food vs fast food. Just go expecting a wait during peak hours. read more

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It's been pretty consistent over the years. I stop here a few times through the year. Today I had the open faced turkey, yea real turkey!! Just -1 due to stale bread but was great with gravy over the fries. And the servers are always so pleasant and respectful. Thank you for doing a great job to us travelers. read more

The breakfast was awesome! Our waitress was 1000/10! It was really so amazing after a long night at our motel.

I recently stopped by Black Bear Diner for the first time on our way home from Calico Ghost Town and I'm so glad we did! The food was honestly so good, but the best part of our visit was our waitress. She was the sweetest older woman and made us feel so welcomed from the moment we sat down. Great service always makes a meal even better. My son ordered the mac & cheese plate with crispy chicken pieces and I have to admit... it was probably the best mac & cheese I've ever had. So creamy and comforting. I ordered the chicken ranch melt with a side of onion rings and everything was delicious. The sandwich was packed with flavor and the onion rings were perfectly crispy. My only complaint is that I wish the portion came with more onion rings because they were that good! Overall such a great first experience. Good comfort food, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. We'll definitely be stopping by again next time we're passing through. read more

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I'm back six years later! We still drive from Orange County, CA, to Vegas two to three times a year and always look for different places to have breakfast. Depending on when we're hungry, we sometimes stop in Victorville, and other times, we wait until Yermo. This time it was the Lenwood exit before Barstow. It was Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m., so we knew it would be busy, and it was. We waited about 15 minutes before being seated, but they were very organized. We would have opted for the counter, but we like a relaxing meal, so a table better suits our desires. The service was as good as you can get when you're busy. It was super friendly and efficient. The food was excellent, and the portions were good-sized. Depending on how much you eat, you can order almost everything family style and share dishes. Breakfast, like everywhere, is getting pricy. Plan to spend at least $20 per person. Funny how 10 years, $20 for breakfast for two seemed expensive. This is a bit of a touristy area, though, so prices might be a little higher than usual. read more

Black Bear Diner Barstow - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Barstow, California

Best ham steak, eggs, home fries. Best chicken and waffle. Best service from Ebony, Gloria and Gina! read more

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The wait was a bit long, but our waitress was a rockstar, wish I remembered her name. I asked her for honey and she got for me before I had my biscuit buttered. Our food was fresh, hot and delicious. Bathrooms were clean. It was close to 100 outside and it was super cool inside. Very comfortable. We will definitely stop here when we come through this area. read more

Wife ordered a sandwich, I ordered dessert to eat with her. (I had eaten earlier). Wife's food came out and was good. My dessert disappeared, then came out 3/4 of the way through my wife's meal. Dessert came out lukewarm (if that) and as a hot dessert, I had zero desire in eating. Waitress proactively took the dessert off the bill. I'd avoid this place due to service, no need to waste your time. read more

Service was extremely SLOW. Restaurant was not even full. It took exactly 24 minutes until they took our order! Then 35 minutes until we got our meals. Our waitress did not even come back to check on us or if we needed anything else. After all that, we had to look for the waitress for the bill. Plenty of staff on duty but no sense of urgency for the customers. Location was clean. read more

We stop here every time on our way into Cali. We love the food and the atmosphere. Everyone is great lots of friendly servers. We love the connecting store in case you forget anything they have everything. We always buy something from their little gift area . They have the best waffles so fluffy and just delicious. I get on every time we stop here. Very friendly family oriented restaurant so make this a must when you are driving on into California. read more

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We loved our first visit to a Black Bear Diner! Even being one location of a chain of 140+, this adorable, cozy roadside diner was a terrific experience. Yes, it's attached to a TA Travel Center, and you're greeted by a fine display of bear-themed merch (including the brand Lazy One, which has a really cute collection of cartoon bear images on everything from PJs to aprons). We were greeted and waited our turn to be seated by a very friendly staff member. It's a big place with very pacific-northwest vibes. As we settled into our log booth, my eyes went wide for the dessert menu- I was definitely saving room for one of their personal coconut cream pies (okay, I needed up having to get to go because I was so full). We ordered the raspberry iced tea ("bottomless") and a prosecco. Both were great. For our brunch food I had the bacon avocado Benedict and it was perfect. Maybe the best hollandaise I've ever had (perfectly lemony and not too thick, served hot over pretty little stacks of English muffin halves, sautéed leaves of spinach, ripe tomato slices, thick bacon, avocado, and perfectly poached eggs. It was served with a small dish of very fresh fruit. My partner got the chicken fried steak and eggs over easy with grits and a giant California biscuit with gravy. And yes, later, the coconut cream pie was everything I'd hoped for. The whipped cream topping was a bit Cool-Whippy but I liked it. The fresh toasted coconut was a lovely touch. Super service, very friendly. Clean bathrooms where the bear art continues. We can't wait to eat at a Black Bear Diner again! read more

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Huge portions and very clean. Our server Christy was fantastic. Friendly, attentive and helpful in deciding what to order.

We go to BB three times a month at least. This trip however, will keep me from returning to this one. There was 2 of us, so we asked for a booth. EVERY single booth had dirty dishes in it. Every. Single. One. There are 9 booths on that side. So, we are seated at a table that was so close to the table behind it, we moved the table just to sit down. Next up, drinks. Took at least 10 minutes to get coffee. Wow. We were ready to order by the time she took our drink order. I ordered the Grizz. My husband had a veggie omelete. The food finally arrived. Did I mention, not one person came by with a coffee pot to refill coffee? The 'Grizz' includes pancakes. My pancakes were HARD. I had to ask waitress for butter to go on said stone cakes. I should not need a knife to cut my pancakes! I left one star because you can't post without it. And, I paid $50 for 2 for breakfast. read more

The food was so good! Service great! We will be back! The food is way better than other black bear diners I've had! Props to you guys are the best read more

Black Bear Diner Barstow - Big fluffy yummy biscuits, chicken fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Barstow, California

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After last night in Kingman, I wasn't sure about here today, but I'm glad we did. We had Ebony, and she introduced herself right away, and got our drinks quickly. She came back and got our food order. We got our food. She checked on us, to see if things were good. She's the best server that we have had in the 2,650 miles. I would highly recommend this Black Bear diner, and ask for Ebony.. read more

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This was the second time eating breakfast at a BBD and each time the food was great and the service was fast and the servers talk to you as if you have been there many times before..they make you feel at home. The restaurant is a country style format that is warm and welcoming. Give BBD a try...you will love it. read more

You absolutely must try Black Bear Diner-Barstow. The food is amazing and plenty of cool stuff to look at during your time spent having lunch, dinner or just a snack . The service was great both times we ate there. The Ambiance is really fun! read more

Black Bear Diner Barstow - Black Bear Dinner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Barstow, California

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On our latest stop here on the way from Las Vegas to Redlands, I enjoyed a Turkey Club Sandwich on lightly toasted Sourdough with Avocado added on request and French Fries, preceded by a Cup of Chili. The sandwich was cool to the touch and very satisfying, with large pieces of tomato just oozing with juice, and a nice crunch coming from the bacon inside. Fries were suitably crispy. And, the Chili, primarily composed of beef and Pinto Beans, had a nice kick to it without being overpowering. Diane had a compose your own 2-Egg Classic Combo with Scrambled Eggs, extra crispy bacon, a Pancake, and very crispy Hash Browns. She was pleased with it. Service was very good, and portions large. read more

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Everyone I encountered at this Black Bear location was a pleasure to speak to. This location is attached to the TA truck stop in Barstow and the menu prices show that. While the food at BBD is better than the Country Pride it replaced, it's not generally worth the price they are asking for. Still, it is better than average truck stop food. I would just like to see more fresh ingredients instead of premade and frozen chicken fried steak. read more

For years I passed on eating here because I was always in a hurry to go North or South to my ultimate destination I finally stopped because I needed a rest and sat down to order. Received the friendliest service. And the food was as good as all other black bear diners. I'm glad I did not rush past this time. I enjoyed the meal and was glad I stopped to smell the bacon read more

Black Bear Diner Barstow - Tri- tip dip - YUM! View of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Barstow, California

Came in here around 530 pm . Pretty empty not busy at all . Our waitress was Alexis and was just the worse we ever had at this establishment. No personality , never asked for refills until we said something . When she came by asked if she could pick up plates said yes and as any good server she should have asked any space for dessert? But no with her no personalty we had to ask for a dessert and boxes at the same time . Brought boxes no bag . As we were leaving she seen us and no good bye or anything . Glad to say she deserved the tip left behind for her . Lucky my husband is nicer than what I would Of left on that tip spot . If it were up to me a " do better at your job or move on " would not recommend her as a server but food is always good . read more

Made a pit stop for lunch on our way to Vegas and found this pretty cool diner from Yelp. There was a fair amount of people in the restaurant which is always a good sign. The vibe is log cabin in the desert and I was here for it! - Shasta Cheeseburger | It's your classic cheeseburger, but I aded mushrooms and requested for Swiss cheese. Loved the juicy beef patty and the house made thousand island dressing! The fries were crisp and delicious. It's definitely a dish to try out. You shouldn't find any issues with parking as there is more than enough room for everyone. I'd definitely return! I feel like we found our new go to breakfast/lunch spot when we travel out in that direction now. read more

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LOVE!!! Me and my husband's favorite comfort restaurant, we come here all the time and can't recommend it enough. You can't go wrong with any of their dishes they all taste amazing! Everyone is super nice and friendly, and the restaurant has a cozy American diner vibe. Their apple cobbler is to die for! read more

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Just wanted to leave a shout out for our server at Black Bear Diner in Barstow. Diane was excellent and accommodating (have some food allergies). She was a great great representative for Black Bear Diner. We will be back for great food! read more

Great place to stop and eat I'm an over the road truck driver I told then I only had 30 minutes to eat then I'm gone They rushed my order I'm happy I'll leave a good tip too I'll eat here again and stay a little longer read more

Lost a customer. Walked in and waited to be seated. Hostess acknowledged us and said "be right with you." Then forgot about us. My husband had time to use the restroom and come back and we were still waiting. Then a woman walked up to the register to purchase an item and she helped her as we were still standing there waiting to be seated at which point we left. read more

we used to just drive through barstow on the way to vegas from socal but now that we have a preschooler, it has become the perfect halfway must stop their chicken fried steak was solid, though i do wish it came with a bit more country gravy. the biscuits, while massive, are a bit underwhelming -- but what makes this place great is the most reasonably priced kids menu i've seen in a very long time $7 just a few years ago would've been price gouging, but today it feels like a total steal. i cannot tell you how many times i've spent $14 on a kids plate, only for him to have a couple bites. if you can relate, you know it's maddening (and wasteful), so again, this is a godsend, and will rank high up on the road-trip-options-list for as long as their kids menu stays around thank you for watching out for us parents! even if that wasn't really your intention :) read more

The chicken was very bland and very heavy on the batter, the batter itself was very much overcooked and very hard. Talk to the manager regarding the issue. It seems like she didn't really want to provide a solution. She was just giving me an excuse on why the chicken turned out the way it did and then she has no control on what it's done in the restaurant. read more

Black Bear Diner Barstow - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Barstow, California

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Had the blackened salmon on a bed of spinach with pesto sauce, red skinned mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli and carrots. Cost was about $20. Huge portions, could only eat 1/3 of it and took the rest with me to eat later in my hotel room. The food was well prepared and delicious. It was 3pm on a Friday and there was no wait to be seated. Service was prompt and friendly. Love their bear curated gift shop. The bathrooms are very clean and there is a huge parking lot that is shared with the gas station/convenience store next door. This has become my regular stop when in Barstow. read more

Simple country-style food in a relay ambience with attentive and friendly staff. Good value for your money and a great place to recover on the trip to or from Vegas. read more

Food was plentiful and good quality, on par with diner food at reasonable prices. Tri-tip, corn and baked potatoes was easily enough for 2. My kids loved their bear shaped pancakes. Service was friendly and fun, they sang for our kids birthday. read more