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    Black Bear Diner Downey

    3.5 (729 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Allyssa C.

    This was by far our most disappointing visit to black bear. We usually enjoy coming for a family meal, but this visit had a lot of issues. We ordered the bears choice breakfast, and the prime rib dinner. For the bear's choice breakfast. I chose to get the biscuits and gravy and it was not very good for one thing. The biscuits seemed to be over baked and they were really hard, and there was not much gravy that came with the meal. The dish so it was really dry, which was disappointing And for the prime rib dinner the meat came out a bit overcooked, and the cornbread muffin that it came with was incredibly bad. Not only was the muffin dry, but it also has a weird taste to it like there was way too much salt in the batter. The only thing that was ok was the chocolate pie. I felt that it was mostly cream if anything, but the crust and pie that were in the tin was what we expected. On top of the food issues, I feel like the service was also disappointing. After we got our order taken, which was 15 minutes after we sat down, our waitress just disappeared for the rest of our meal and we had to ask multiple people for boxes and the check which seemed unnecessary.

    Biscuits and gravy with sausage
    Shirley C.

    Feels like cabin and bear cave feel Huge menu. Feels like you're down south. They have specials of the day and portions for varying appetites too Their pies are awesome too Better than Marie Callender's too

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    Derek W.

    Black Bear Diner in Downey easily could have earned 4 stars from me, but a couple of major missteps in service were enough to bring it down to 3. I'm a part of Black Bear Diner's E-Club where you can get a free meal as a welcome gift as well as a free meal for your birthday. The free meal is typically the Bear's Choice entree. The Signal Hill location is closest to me, but I was planning to get dessert somewhere between the Downey location and home. After getting dessert, I made my way over to the Black Bear Diner on the south side of Florence between Rives and Paramount, directly across the street from The Marketplace Grill Cafe. Parking shouldn't be an issue here. The parking lot is very spacious that I'm sure if you wanted to dine at other restaurants along Florence, you could park in this lot as well. One thing I love about Black Bear Diner is the bear decor both inside and outside the diner. This is no different here, though I didn't see as much bear decor outside compared to the Signal Hill location. However, they more than make up for with plenty of bear decor and merch inside the well-lit diner. Upon entering, I saw a server behind the order counter, and I told her I wanted to redeem my birthday Bear's Choice entree. I asked her to remind me what the Bear's Choice was even though I knew what it was; I like to do this to get a feel for service. How was it? She mentioned that the Bear's Choice entree would be a pancake with a sausage link, bacon strip, and eggs, the last of which can be cooked to the customer's preference. Right off the bat, I could already sense problems. First, the Bear's Choice is supposed to be a choice of the main entree as well as the meat. For the entree, you're typically allowed a choice of two pancakes, one waffle, two French toast, or two biscuits with gravy. For the meat, you can choose from 2 strips of bacon, 2 sausage links, or a piece of ham steak. You're usually not allowed a mix between two different meats. Also, notice how I said "a pancake" as opposed to "two pancakes" two paragraphs ago? Even though I knew I should have been given more choices, I actually would have chosen the pancakes, and I also would have preferred getting both bacon and sausage in my meal, so I chose to remain silent about my inability to choose my meal of choice, except for the eggs, which I requested scrambled. I asked the server how long it'd take, and she estimated between 7 and 10 minutes. She told me I could take a seat at one of their benches, which have paw prints on them. However, I wanted to explore all the bear merch and decor they have in store. From teddy bears on the wall to bear sculptures on either side of their jukebox, it's hard not to take a photo of them! I also noticed a table that advertised catering by showing what their catering trays look like. I didn't know, but am not surprised, that Black Bear Diner did catering, and I'm sure my co-workers and I would appreciate having Black Bear Diner cater for us one day to start work off on the right foot. 7 minutes after I placed my order, a different server who was serving a table inside noticed me waiting in the lobby and offered to assist me. I told her I had already placed my order and was waiting for it. Suddenly, the server who rang me up had an "Oh crap!" moment when she realized she forgot about my order! She went to the kitchen to box and bag up my order before handing it to me. She seemed to be a little swamped, and I could tell because she forgot to include two things: utensils and condiments. Even though I noticed before leaving, I chose not to ask because I had some at home. Well, I thought I had some pancake syrup, but turns out I only had honey at home. Better than nothing, but not getting a packet of syrup was quite a downer from this Downey diner. Even though I prefer waffles over pancakes, I actually liked the pancakes here more than the waffle from the Signal Hill location. In fact, I'd say I like them better than IHOP's buttermilk pancakes, though I'm also saying that because I'm currently disgruntled with IHOP lol. The pancakes were larger and fluffier, and I unfortunately didn't have enough honey at home for the size of these pancakes. There aren't any compartments to the takeout container, so I had to separate the pancakes manually from the eggs and meat; that way, I wouldn't accidentally pour/spread honey on either/or. The sausage link tasted just like any regular sausage link, and I can say the same about the scrambled eggs as well. However, I can't say the same about the bacon because it was almost burnt! Like a few more seconds on the griddle, and I'm sure they would have had to cook an entirely new strip of bacon for my meal. I saved the bacon for last, thinking it would have tasted the best, but it turned out to be the worst, at least of the four parts of my meal :(. Overall, my experience at this Black Bear Diner met my expectations, but these missteps were definitely avoidable.

    Elizabeth L.

    Black Bear Diner in Downey is just great. You can have breakfast all day and they have some great sandwiches, bottomless sodas, and wonderful desserts. The place is clean and ever so comfortable. The staff is great. We always love our server. We have been a few times. They know the menu and are pretty fast, but they don't rush you out. The diner is super cute and you will be comfortable here. I love their coffee. On Friday nights they have a special, hand-breaded fish fry and it is great. The pieces are long with just the right amount of coating and never overcooked. The fries are also great. We love their breakfast. Their biscuits and gravy are great and the biscuits are always fresh. You can have that as a side or they come with some of the meals. The Bigfoot Chicken Fried Steak and eggs is cooked the way you want it and it is a lot of food. I sometimes share it and order something smaller for the table. You will love their Big Bacon Breakfast. I think it comes with 6 pieces of bacon so I always have some to take home to my dogs. It has everything you want and more. Try this one first. You can dine there and you should because it is fun, but they also have delivery and take away. You will love this place.

    Big OUR Biggest - The GRIZZ
    Luis M.

    My family enjoys coming to this location, we always receive exceptional service. Sometimes there is a wait during peak hours but they are very efficient as far as taking orders and getting the food out. Food is delicious, love to indulge on the Big GRIZZ or a chicken steak. Restaurant is clean & staff is attentive.

    Avocado toast, eggs, and fruit. 4/9/25
    Lilah J.

    I've been to Black Bear Diners in several cities. It was actually mom's first time for brunch here. She not only enjoyed her Bear's Choice breakfast but, loved all things black bear from decor to the cute gift shop. We even purchased earrings and a key chain for her. Our family commonly redeems the birthday Bears Choice Breakdast for being on the emailing list. No shrinkflation at this corporate chain! I just got a simple breakfast of avocado toast, fruit, and scrambled eggs. Solid. Host and server were welcoming and pleasant. 4 Stars. We'll be back.

    Bottomless hot coffee -vanilla creamer on the side
    Monique M.

    I came here on Christmas Day with my mom, sisters, nieces and nephews. Family Christmas brunch at a family kid friendly restaurant is what we were aiming for and got that here at Black Bear Diner. They offer a standard American menu with comfort foods choices. The wait was about 30-45mins. They don't take reservations only first come first serve, so plan ahead especially for busy days like the holidays. The kids were entertained with their kid coloring menus so that was a plus while us adults dived into conversations. We all got nourishing plates. However, my sister claimed her biscuits and gravy were perhaps dry but didn't bother and my mom returned her steak for a medium rare as this is what she originally requested for and didn't get it. Overall, it was a pleasant experience for our family get together at a restaurant. Our server was pleasant and welcoming. No complaints. It was my surprise treat to my family. They didn't know I was paying the bill. Come here for a cozy family time and comfort meal.

    Emotion detected. Cause: hot chocolate unavailable since Christmas. System failure confirmed 01/01/2026.
    Morris M.

    I took my family to Black Bear Diner on New Year's Day, which--according to my calculations--was already a risky operation due to people. The place was packed. We queued. We waited. Time passed in a very linear and somewhat unforgiving manner. Eventually, we were seated. Only then were we informed that they were out of chicken tenders. And hot chocolate. The hot chocolate, we were told, has been unavailable since Christmas Day, which raises several questions, none of which were answered. From a systems perspective, this is inefficient. If key menu items are unavailable, especially comfort foods that children (and frankly adults) emotionally rely on, this information should be disclosed before people commit to standing in line like obedient humans awaiting a software update. Instead, we waited, sat down, and only then discovered the truth. This is misleading, poorly managed, and a waste of valuable family time--time that could have been spent doing literally anything else, including staring at a wall. In conclusion: good bears, questionable planning. Please update your system. Or at the very least, put up a sign.

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    Chris L.

    Update** I've since come back to BB a few time in the last few years and service has gotten better, still a bit of a wait though. The food has also been good with nice portions. The ambiance is load and chaotic because of how busy they are

    Build Your Own Breakfas
    Sofia L.

    The food portions were great and taste was good. Really followed through on how we requested the food. The con is that my food wasn't that warm and my dad's food was cold. The waitress was nice and offered to get different eggs, warmer, but by the time she had checked in we were already halfway through our food. We did wait for the food for a bit and did notice a table get their food before us despite us getting seated before them. It was busy but it wasn't a long wait to get seated. The place was clean and nice. Other than that, the pancakes were really good. Better than the French toast that I've tried before

    BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs*

    I absolutely loved returning to black bear after almost 4 years of not visiting the Downey location! My server Ysis went above and beyond during my visit, and mind you it was a packed house and not once did i feel like i wasn't being taken care of! I also have to add that it was during St Patrick's Day and she was the ONLY one in spirit!! Actually reminded me that it was a holiday. The food was amazing, had chicken fried steak and the orange juice was spectacular!! I will definitely be coming back to this location and look for that server again!!! Bravo!!!!

    Before 9am on a weekday. After 9am you're effed. lol
    Stephanie V.

    One might think that with the huge crowds at this BBD location, the food must be phenomenal but I have to say that after coming here regularly (I live a few blocks away) the food is just alright. It's definitely a step above Norms/Denny's but I wouldn't say it's amazing. The item I've liked most is their veggie scramble. On another occasion I had the tuna melt and it was good. On my last visit I had the egg sandwich (I can't remember the actual name) and it was meh. It was a little cold which was odd because we went at 7am before the restaurant gets packed and we were only one of 2 maybe 3 parties there at that time. My partner got their waffle and it was so bland, it tasted like nothing. I am also not a fan of their coffee, it's super watered down. I do like that their OJ is fresh squeezed, so that's a plus. Overall I will probably continue to come back because my husband is a rewards member and he gets a free entree on his birthday but other than that, I won't say I recommend it especially because of their huge crowds and long wait times for food that's just okay.

    Red white and Red, White & Blue Pancakes
    Jeanette V.

    Met up with my mom and sister for a quick breakfast. It was my first time here, place was bigger than the signal hill location and it has tall ceilings, which I like. Right away, the host sat us down, there was no wait. Got our menus and drink orders were place. We ordered a few things: red, white and blue pancakes, the scramBOWL, the grizzly and a one egg combo. We each enjoyed our meal and everyone agreed that our meal was yummy. My pancakes were soft and flavorful, I believe I read that the pancakes are made with sweet cream, not 100% but they were tasty. I appreciate the cleanliness and welcoming environment. Plenty of people walking in while we ate, so its a busy place.

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    Our server Kyle W was great. He was very attentive, friendly, quick, and professional.

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    Great customer service since the moment I walked in food was amazing and great prices

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    Jesus nos dió el mejor servicio! Muchas gracias todo muy bueno. La comida muy buena también!

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    The breakfast plate was huge. I had a strand of hair in mine. My meal was free plus i got my dessert at no cost.

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We come here often, and when we do come to pops cafe we are always happy with what we get. I always…read moreorder the corned beef hash with pancakes, the pancakes are really good. The service is fast and they are very tentative. The dining area is small but they have seating outside. They get very busy at times. The restaurant is pretty loud, it's. It the staff but you can hear everything like people's utensils siting the plate and loud talking, but that is most likely because the location is small so you can hear everything. The parking in front may be hard but they have parking the rear of the location. The prices are responsible and they give large portions, you won't be upset. I would recommend pops cafe to anyone, we love this spot.

    We've been coming to Pop's Cafe for a few years now, and it's easily my favorite spot for country…read morefried steak hands down. The buttermilk pancakes are always so good, and the Irish-style country potatoes are delicious and never disappoint. The place itself is small and gets really busy, but if you have a little patience, it's absolutely worth the wait. I've never had a bad experience here, the service is always great, and the waitstaff is consistently friendly and attentive. Parking can be a bit tight during busy hours since it's in a small shared shopping center, but that's a minor trade-off for such great food. Overall, Pop's Cafe is a solid, reliable breakfast spot that we keep coming back to.

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    3.7(798 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Bob's Big Boy brings back so memories of growing up in Southern Californian in the 80s and 90s. The…read moreone I grew up going to closed many years ago. This Downey location has been on my list of to go to places. Ive heard mixed reviews so I was not in a complete rush to go here. This location has been used for many movies, commercials and tv shows. I kinda thought it was a tourist trap using that to keep busy. You know only going there because movie was filmed here. My son & I were in the area and decided to give it a try. When I walked in it was it was like I was transported back to my youth. Everything from the jut-box, booths, counter, stone wall and whole atmosphere was like back in the day. For a Saturday afternoon we seated immediately, so that was very impressive. Looking over the menu there were so many choices. I choose the triple decker turkey sandwich. It was AMAZING and their fries so hot and crispy. I will definitely be back in try breakfast.

    I'm back to review this place after years and years of coming and seeing and experiencing the ups…read moreand downs. I am very disappointed their wheat pancakes with nuts are gone. They were so delicious! I ordered the breaded chicken dish and it was all bad. Nothing good about it. Their salads are basic and a waste of money. The bright red (not normal looking) piece of tomato fell on my baby's blanket by accident and I have yet to be able to take off the stain. What kind of chemically processed tomato are they serving!? I've scrubbed and used all kinds of soaps and nothing..... The chicken seasoning was just a ton of seasoned salt on top of the chicken. I also got the burger which is just what everyone should stick to. It's the best thing they have. I keep coming back because there is always seating available and it's easy to dine in but I ALWAYS hate using their restroom. They have not put any money into making it look or smell nice. The drains always smell like sewage. And the worst of it is that now that I have a baby, I went into to change his diaper and no changing table in sight. I thought this was a family restaurant. Will not be coming back until they add a changing table.

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    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen - Chilaquiles rojos

    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

    4.0(2k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    This food is excellent and so is the view, 10/10 experience and food arrived very fast! And I love…read morethe taste

    I came during lunch time and it was packed. The host was so sweet and handed us some menus to look…read moreover while we waited for our entire party to arrive. Once we were ready she had our table already prepared. We have to order inside first before you can be seated. Once seated our food came out not too long after. Everything looked and tasted delicious! We ordered the chilaquiles verde, short rib omelette, tropical pancakes (seasonal), and the mango curd french toast (seasonal). The chilaquiles verde was savory and tangy. It wasn't soggy at all and definitely one of my favorite dishes. The short rib omelette was savory but didn't give me any wow factor compared to the other dishes I ordered. The tropical pancakes were so pretty. I only tried a piece of it without the syrup which I think was a mistake because the kumquat syrup was my friend's favorite. I definitely need to try it again with the syrup. Best for last, mango curd French toast was my favorite! I fell in love with sweetness and tanginess of the mango curd. The French toast was soft and you can taste the butter. I wish it was a main menu item. I'll definitely be sad to see it go. They have lots of seating inside and outside.

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    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen - We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.

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    We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.

    Pieloon - Fourth of July Strawberry Cheesecakes!

    Pieloon

    3.5(620 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 1977

    Been a few since I've been to this establishment. Busy for a Sunday which is nice to see. Wait/host…read morestaff very friendly as always. Love the menu always good selection still have breakfast as brunch for Sunday after church. Wait staff prompt and friendly knowledgeable. Overall staff as we were waiting on the ball no lagging well oiled machine and family owned. Coffee taste pretty good and ordered prompt with our wait staff. My wife ordered hash and eggs and I went for the Chorizo and eggs. All the fixings come with that, choice or potato's reg or home style or beans. Choice of bread, we chose sourdough. They have a flat screen attached high on the wall with sports streaming. The music of conversation among customers like a cosy family setting. Corn beef hash and eggs are great my wife approves well cooked potatoes and corn beef well mixed eggs great my with recommended a little cheese with the eggs ask for it. The eggs with chorizo very good like mom made them. Home potatoes taste great well seasoned and toast, toasted well with a switch of butter on it. Very good breakfast for the price. Remember this is a mom and pop establishment that has survived many incidents and still strong in customer service and food is up to being it's best. I want to give a shout out to the bussing staff. Young man bussing(cleaning) tables. Doing his best that was my first job and proud to say thats where I started. my working life. Great Sunday with good food and customer service still recommended this mom and pop.

    This is one of my favorite quaint venues with lots of choices. And friendly employees for the most…read morepart. Visited about two weeks ago and they were under staffed. Three attempts to get creamer for coffee. Brought wrong bread to table. I excitedly took cornbread home to enjoy it, but to my dismay it wasn't like it used to be to. It was dry and tasteless. Now, my favorite dish was on point! Shrimp Scampi was as creamy as ever with tasty shrimp! Their garden salad with ranch is truly one of fave. And I truly enjoyed their Pepsi (bubbly and cold), extra on the side. BRAVO! I will not discontinue filling my tastebuds with their pasta, salad, Pepsi! It's time for a slice of their pies...till next time!

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    George's 50's Diner - Pancakes with added whipped cream & strawberries

    George's 50's Diner

    3.7(255 reviews)
    8.7 mi
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    Hahaha! We went here because it's a Long Beach icon…read more The breakfast was good (hard to screw up breakfast). My Friday morning breakfast club all enjoyed our meals. Our only complaint is that the restroom facilities for the place are outside the restaurant on the far end of the parking lot ... like an outhouse!!! LMAO! Since our breakfast club are a bunch of old farts every one of us had to make the trip, one twice, so there were complaints all around. It is what it is,,this place has been around for some 70 or 80 years and is a historic site (at least at the city level) and no one would want them alter the building. But none of the guys are asking to go back there. And I don't imagine they will. The service was excellent. An older lady we joked has probably been there since George was the busboy, but that is not fair, she's only in her 50s or 60s. She was attentive and put up with our group of old men, and one in particular who kept trying to flirt with her. I do recommend George's. If you're under 70, the bathroom is not a big deal ... and yes, it was spotless.

    I really enjoy the ambiance and vibe of this place. It almost feels like stepping back in time when…read moreyou walk in. The menu is very extensive, with a wide variety of options, and the prices are quite reasonable. The service is excellent--everyone is very courteous, and the establishment is very clean. The owners and staff are genuinely friendly, which makes the experience even better. One interesting thing is that the restroom is located outside in the parking lot, which caught me off guard at first. But I suppose that might be part of the building's original layout from when it was first established. I've been here multiple times now, and it really feels like a hidden gem. It's a nice little sanctuary where you can just relax, enjoy the food, and soak in the vibe.

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    Stox Restaurant Bakery & Bar

    Stox Restaurant Bakery & Bar

    3.5(467 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Great place to eat breakfast lunch and dinner Great food…read morethe service is wonderful. Great music it's right across the street from Kaiser a great place to come and relax and enjoy the environment. They also have a bar

    STOX MUST BE DOING GREAT SINCE IT DOESN'T CARE IF IT INSULTS AND LOSES ITS CUSTOMERS…read more Long time customer. 20+ years. Black haired Filipino woman who's usually nice, today was cross, rude and arrogant. I walk in and stand there for a few moments expecting to be, as has been Stox' employees' habit for years, asked if I want to place a take out order. Today she was loudly conversing with a coworker with a blonde wig, pretending I'm not there, finally she points to the interior of the restaurant, and says, "Go ahead." I replied, "Go ahead what?" "Go sit down, you can't sit up here, there's no chair" ​she said sarcastically condescendingly as she pointed behind me in the bench area: she knows I have been a customer for years, so she was obviously being rude and obnoxious. She then said, "Oh, you want to order to go, but still go sit there!" I said, "I was going to, but forget it." She loudly, unprofessionally and childishly jeered and made fun of me as I left. Stox seems to be going down the drain. The last time I was here I asked for my hamburger to be well done and it was cooked medium. Stox is also heavily discouraging credit card use and wants everything paid for in cash and has signs that say so. One loudmouth crap employee can wreck years of trust and good memories at a restaurant. So I highly discourage anyone from going into Stox. If I'm treated like this after nearly 25 years of patronage how awful will she treat newcomers?

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