We were hungry and I wanted breakfast instead of dinner. So we were happy to know breakfast is served all day at Black Bear Diner. There was plenty parking for customers were practically had the whole lot to ourselves. We walked in and realized immediately that the diner was 95% empty. We were quickly seated and ordered our drinks. The atmosphere was relaxing with country music playing in the background. Our food arrived and it was delicious I ordered the southern scramble biscuits with mild sausage, southern potatoes. The biscuits were so soft and tasty. My potatoes were perfect. While we were midway into our meal customers started to roll in and was beginning to get busy. read more

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Black bear is always our go to when we crave bfast but this is our first time at this location. We hadn't been to a black bear in over a year but we decided to as we were craving bfast & wanted to use my free birthday bear bfast entree reward (which saves you $16). Honestly I thought everything was really expensive but we never went back after inflation & there was a pretty big difference in their prices now. We liked the restaurant. it was clean & newer with fast service. Everything tasted good. My husband liked the chicken sausage but I felt like it needed more flavor. Didn't really care for the pancake, I've had better but the steak was good. The French toast was perfectly sweet & soft enough. Their portions were pretty big, we couldn't finish & had to bring some home. read more

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Classic American diner! Food: we got a variety of breakfast items including pancakes, waffles, and country potatoes. I'd say the food is pretty average 7/10, it is your typical breakfast food but it is a bit too pricey in my opinion for what it is. Service: 10/10 extraordinary service. We were seated in less than 15 minutes, our server was very sweet and fast with the requests. They continued to check in on us and ensure we had everything we needed. Ambiance: 8/10 Very classic diner establishment, some booths, lots of tables. Not too loud. Rating 8/10 read more

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I had the Denver omelette. I thought it was delicious. They use real chunks of ham, not lunch meat. And the coffee was delicious too. read more

Black Bear Diner Colton - Denver Omelette - Diners Near Me - Colton, California

This black bear location was clean, not too busy, and service was incredible despite them being short-staffed. The food is always solid, I recommend the chicken fried steak. The fish fry is ayce on certain days, our server was excellent at predicting when we would need another fish so they always came out fresh. read more

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I was craving the Black Bear Diner Taco Salad and was in the area. I have not been to this location before. I like the Taco Salad since it is shaped like a giant taco and the portion size is generous. I chose beef instead of the chicken because it seems the beef is much more flavorful. The ingredients were very fresh, especially the sliced avocado. I selected the blue cheese dressing on the side but the salad tasted delicious with just the accompanying salsa. This is definitely one of my go-to menu items at Black Bear Diner. I also ordered their Homemade Bread Pudding which is full of raisins and nuts. This location is freeway close with plenty of parking. My waiter was very polite and efficient. Restaurant was clean and well maintained. An overall good dining experience and a return visit if I am in the area again. read more

Black Bear Diner Colton - Taco Salad made with beef. - Diners Near Me - Colton, California

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Breakfast with the family here was amazing. Service is good and the food is great. I'm from the south and actually never tried a chicken fried steak back home, but I tried and loved it here. The eggs were seasoned well, and the pancakes were sooooo good. Paired with some freshly brewed and hot coffee, this was a delicious breakfast. The grits on the other hand can be very inconsistent here. They were watery and lumpy this time. This spot is definitely very family friendly and gets pretty busy on weekends. read more

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I really enjoy the food at Black Bear Diner in Colton, California. They never fail me with their great customer service--always attentive and friendly. The menu is full of delicious options, and you truly get what you pay for: a full plate of great-tasting food every time. One of my favorite items on their menu is their fresh-squeezed orange juice. It's a definite thirst quencher with the perfect natural sweetness and bright citrus flavor--so refreshing! I also love their club sandwiches. This time I ordered the chicken avocado club, and it was perfect. The portion was so generous that I was able to take some home for work the next day. The sweet potato fries are amazing too--perfectly light and crunchy with that fresh sweet potato flavor. They pair so well with their homemade ranch dressing! I'm a regular here, and that says a lot about their food and consistency. Yummy!!! read more

Black Bear Diner Colton - Grilled Chicken Avocado Club Delicious! - Diners Near Me - Colton, California

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Been here on several occasions. The food is always consistent, consistency matters. The staff is always friendly, and the food is great. The restaurant has an old mountain town charm feel. I enjoy it. To be honest, much better experience here than the Cracker Barrel in northern part of town. No hate on Cracker Barrel, I've gone to great Cracker Barrel's on the east coast. But if I had to choose between these Locations, black bear diner is the winner. read more

waitress here was so sweet! we got the pancakes with eggs and bacon as well as the tri tip french dip. the pancakes were huge and so cakey but you could tell they were definitely homemade and they tasted so good! no artificial taste and they were buttery and delicious. the eggs were good and bacon was really skinny but still good. the tri tip french dip was a bit disappointing and could be a skip. it tasted really greasy (bad oil taste) and the au jus was really flavorless. it had potential but i would say to stick to the breakfast here read more

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

Great food and service. I like the variety of drinks and also the variety of desserts. The place is clean and great lobby to wait. read more

Black Bear Diner Colton - Steak and eggs with country potatoes and toast. - Diners Near Me - Colton, California

Excellent service and pleasant conversation. Although they were very busy they still took the time to address me and my to go order! read more

Black Bear Diner Colton - The cashier station - Diners Near Me - Colton, California

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Friendly & welcoming staff. Excellent food. Our waitress, Xochitl, was very good. I highly recommend Black bear diner to anyone. Great food and large portions. They do have menu items in smaller portions for those who may want a little less. read more

Black Bear Diner Colton - Cinnamon roll French toast - Diners Near Me - Colton, California

Lipstick on the coffee cup , male client. He didn't notice until the refill . I know, hopefully he didn't catch anything. We were told that this happens often. Egg shells on top of egg ‍. Wait a little bit too long for food to be served . Don't like the fact that they broom while you're eating. But go at your own risk. read more

What can I say but YEAH this place is a great place to enjoy a tasty Delicious breakfast or any meal where your looking to totally enjoy yourself. My boyfriend took me the other day and I absolutely loved this place. I can't wait to go back infact. The atmosphere was so pleasant and homey , you truly do feel Right At home here. I love the decor, so outdoorsy and adventurous. I recommend the Black Bear Diner if your looking for just a relaxed tone with a comfortable setting and Awesome service. Our server was Jose and wow he did not disappoint. He made us feel as if we were part of his family. He really took care of us, restaurants need more servers that truly Do care about their guests and make them feel special when they visit. Oh and I can't say enough about the great food here . 5 star quality and service. So Thank you to the Black Bear Diner. Its worth a visit. read more

We had dinner at Black Bear Diner, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. My husband ordered the meatloaf dinner with chili, and I had the turkey dinner with chicken soup. The meatloaf was mostly bread, with that frozen TV‑dinner flavor. The beef gravy tasted straight from a can. The only thing that was even halfway decent was the cornbread muffin. My turkey dinner wasn't any better. The gravy tasted canned, the mashed potatoes were bland, and the cranberry sauce came in a tiny plastic sample cup -- honestly, Costco gives better samples. The texture was jelly‑like and clearly straight from a can. The place was nearly empty on a Friday night, and the dining room had a noticeable cigarette or mildew smell, which didn't help the experience. The only positive was our waitress -- she was wonderful. I made sure to give her a great tip because none of this was her fault. I truly find it amazing that this place has managed to stay in business. They're running it like it's the 1950s, forgetting that today people expect a real dining experience -- not the worst TV‑dinner‑on‑a‑plate experience I've ever had. Bottom line: It feels like you're paying for a giant frozen meal, with the only difference being a waitress who brings it to your table. And honestly, the hospital cafeteria across the street at ARMC has better food -- and that says everything. read more

The food is good, it's not all too loud and they get the food out fast, the seats are quite uncomfortable though

Great service ! So far what I have tried I loved ! The staff is very friendly and patient. Clean and cozy restaurant, food comes out quick so you can deff enjoy good food on your 1hr lunch break. read more

First time checking this place out and the place was nice and had a warm home feeling ambiance. The food options were great and the food was fresh! I had their "Big papa" hamburger with onion rings and it was good. Also the Sweet Potato Fries were fantastic compared to the regular French fries. The service could have been better and the place could've been cleaner as well. I will come back though to try their breakfast since the table across from us ordered it and it looked delicious. read more

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Was able to get seated right away and the waiter was friendly. Given this is my first time coming here I was surprised that their menu was newspaper style. They have an array of different food options you can pick from. Everything on the menu sounded delicious so much so that I wanted to see what the food looked like since there is no pictures on the menu. I ended up ordering a chicken ceaser melt and asked for avocado which made it delicious. My food came out nice and hot. The serving size isn't overwhelming but my food had a nice taste to it. Overall, I'm glad I tried something new. read more

Black Bear Diner Colton - Chicken Caesar Melt - Diners Near Me - Colton, California

Our server Sam was amazing. We had a group of five people and she brought us everything exactly the way we ordered it. I love the diner. It reminds me of the diners in New Jersey where practically anything you can think of is on the menu! Really cute bear related merchandise also. Highly recommended. read more

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Good Service! Large Portions! Well Prepared! Good $$$ Value! As Always Black Bear Restaurants are Very Clean! read more

Always a pleasurable experience at this Black Bear diner location. The servers are always so sweet and attentive. Tanya goes above and beyond for her guests, we will definitely request her next time. The food was absolutely amazing. I ordered a breakfast club melt with hashbrowns. The thick cut hashbrowns were perfectly golden and the club was so big I only ate half. Everyone seems very happy to be there. Excellent vibes. read more

A must try. Food is great and so I the service. Best pancakes I've had in a long while. My wife had the waffle and best waffle I ever had. All was great. Quiet area. Good parking. This was my first time. read more

Everything was excellent! The food the customer service and the portions! I ordered through a delivery service and had forgotten to add something so I called the restaurant requesting an extra and they accommodated. I was very pleased with their desire to accommodate! Thank you 'Black Bear' read more

First off I'd like to say I've been to multiple locations and this was by far my best experience. Our server *Tanya* was the sweetest and attentive person ever. Made ordering easy, was patient even though i changed my order last min (oops), gave us refills without us asking, offered us a togo cup for our new soda, and didn't make us feel rushed. The food was good as usual and the quantity/quality was worth the price. The location was very clean/well kept which makes the dining experience more enjoyable. Would definitely return. read more

Food service and ambiance was great! The only thing I would say is, i wouldn't order my plate again. I got the country fried steak, it was ok. The food was good, it just wasn't what thought. It was my first time ordering it. read more

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Service at this place is horrendous! They "dropped" their prices probably to entice new customers since their employees are so horrible, they are probably losing customers ! Food is ok, but we were there almost 2 hours ! Took at least 20 min to take our drink order. We asked for a coffee refill and 30 minutes later , it finally came. On our way out, as my husband was paying , I was checking out their back scratchers at the counter and playfully touched my husband with one and the girl helping him pay the bill snaps at me "those aren't for use ma'am ! They're for sale!" Well duh !!! She didn't have to be such an a$$ about it, there's more polite ways the lady could have said it...,get better servers that move faster and people with better attitudes and maybe then you would have more customers ! Oh and by the way, I was trying jt out on my husband for a second to see if he liked it and I was going to buy it for him along with some merchandise for my 2 kids that were with me...thanks to your unpleasant employee that snapped at me like I was a 3 year old, you lost all those sales along with losing a customer who will never eat here again. Make sure you thank the employee for that. read more

Food is amazing, service is good, main takeaway is the aesthetic of the restaurant, great theme overall.

I'm beyond frustrated and disappointed with the experience we had at your establishment today. We came in around 11:15 AM for my niece's birthday breakfast. It didn't even look busy, yet we were quoted a 15-minute wait--which we understood--but then watched group after group that arrived after us get seated before us. Half our party of 6 was already there (3 of us), and my sister was literally 5 minutes away. We still weren't acknowledged or seated until 11:25. Then we sat there waiting again--for drinks, for food, and for basic service. Drinks didn't come out until 11:50. That's 25 minutes just to get something to drink. Food didn't hit the table until 12:10/12:15, and when it did, the steak was bland and had no flavor. There seemed to be maybe one or two servers trying to run the entire front of house, and while I could see she was trying, the service was horrible. We were barely checked on, didn't get refills, and were pretty much ignored after our food came. We spent over $130 for breakfast and walked away completely unsatisfied. For that kind of money, we expected way better. The whole thing felt careless, disorganized, and honestly disrespectful--especially when we were there to celebrate a special occasion. You seriously need to do better. read more

I had low expectations for this place. I was wrong, service was fast, price are very fair and the food did not disappoint me. Even the restroom were clean!! read more

Best breakfast hands down. I always want to get something else but end up getting the Chicken Fried Steak. Side a biscuits or the pancakes. I can never finish it, but I try. read more

Great overall experience!! Clean, friendly, prompt and delicious! And also free refills on Sweet tea! Please give my waitress Sochi a good raise! read more

Black Bear Diner Colton - Light breakfast: 1 scrambled egg, two strips bacon, hash browns (instead of biscuit), sweet tea. - Diners Near Me - Colton, California

Xochitl is the best server! She gave me and my family the best experience ever. She was very attentive, and her guidance on what's best on the menu made everything even better. I will definitely be coming back again very soon. read more

Issac was Amazing! Fast service, attentive and very pleasant. Wish I could give him more then 5 stars. Been to Blackbear many times, but the service with Isaac was exceptional. Oh, yes, the food was great to also. Will definitely be coming back. read more

We had a pleasure of having a variety of breakfast foods in here. We ordered their Grizz and California Benedict plus chicken from their kids menu. Everything was good, but I have a few things here: your pancakes were very "sticky" and dense. I missed the fluffiness in them. I like my grits thicker, but each to their own. These grits were too watery, imo. Everything else was good. Presentation was very pleasant to the eyes. What was absolutely best today was your service. Very kind, polite and attentive. read more

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Have been coming to Black Bear Diner since they open because the food is always good and service used to be excellent, BUT today unfortunately it seems that the task being applied by management seem to overwhelm the server staff with an undesirable outcome. Servers are doing it all, waiting tables, cleaning and picking up dishes, sitting and arranging guests which give them no time to take good care of its customers. This is leading to longer wait times, and confusion among guests. Sadly we visited this place during a rush hour with 2 staff members doing it all on the floor. If this is not a cutthroat situation I don't know what is. We love this place but they need to go back to their ways as when it was first opened. By the way, our server was very nice and working fast, but too many people for only two floor servers from what we experienced today. read more

Reliable and tasty comfort food. Ate here twice while my son was in the hospital. Meatlovers omelet was just what I needed while waiting for his surgery to be completed. read more

I been here a few times and the food is amazing big portions love that they offer different things drinks on point and the pies best I had so far a must try read more

Black Bear Diner Colton - Shrimp 'N Chips (1460 cals.) - Diners Near Me - Colton, California

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Don't even want to give it one star, it was disgustingly terrible. Had fish fry on a Friday night and couldn't even eat it, it was so terrible. Ordered it to take out and there was no fritters on the plate, the tartar sauce taste like nothing more than hot mayonnaise. So both my husband's and my plate went straight to the garbage. Total waste of almost $50!! This was at the Black Bear in Turlock, CA read more