We just had the greatest experience at the Black Bear Diner in Fullerton. We had dinner with our friends and the meal, service and ambiance were all excellent. I ordered the blackened salmon with a baked potato and sour cream. It was perfect. I had also had the bread pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was so big that my wife and I couldn't even finish it together. It was also absolutely delicious. The best part of the meal was our server, Jesse. He couldn't have been nicer and more honest, telling us what the best things on the menu were and why. We took his advice about everything, and we're glad we did. He was so good that Jesse alone is reason enough to come back. A wonderful evening!! read more

We pass by Black Bear Diner all the time, and every time my toddler calls out that she sees bears! We've also heard this place was pretty solid, so decided to stop by for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant is much bigger than I expected. Most of the tables in the main dining area are for smaller parties of 2-6, but there is a room toward the back that can accommodate larger groups. We waited about 30 minutes for a table of 10. Once seated, our server came by to take our drink and food orders. Service was decent overall. Our server had a pretty stern tone/didn't seem very happy, but she was helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. The portions are definitely generous for the price. I ordered the Build Your Own ($14.99) with scrambled eggs, sausage links, and biscuits with gravy. I was honestly floored when I saw two BIG biscuits on the plate! While the portion sizes and pricing were great, the food itself was just mediocre to me. Personally, I'd rather pay a little more for better quality food elsewhere, but if you're looking for a casual spot in the area, this isn't a terrible option. read more

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Service early morning was very good especially with only 1 server working. Chicken Fried Steak was the usual frozen patty you get at most places. I'm not a fan of their hash browns as they are larger shredded potatoes. Eggs just ok. Pancakes are really good. read more

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Always a good place to grab a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner. Service is super and the place has a home family vibe. Food is always made fresh and hot with much food. read more

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it was a classic american breakfast. was understandably a little busy at 11am on a saturday, but as a group of two we were seated without waiting too much. it wasnt too loud although it was fully packed. our waitress was very nice! the cub french toast was not very sweet and just okay, expected for a kids meal. the melt however was very tasty, i typically dont enjoy breakfast sandwiches so i wasnt expecting too much but this one was very good! we got to pick how the egg was prepared in the sandwich. the hashbrowns were not great. it tasted better with salt but it was a bit bland (even the crispy part) and the texture wasnt the type i personally like for hashbrowns. the ice cream sundae was also just okay, it was for free if you got a kids meal after 11am. u can pick from vanilla, chocolate, and huckleberry. read more

Black Bear Diner Fullerton - choose your own cub (french toast, sausage) and Breakfast Club Melt (980-1020 cal) - American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Hash Browns- 5/10 Sweet Cream Pancakes- 9/10 Shasta Scramble- 9/10 Chicken sausage- 8/10 Customer service was decent. read more

Black Bear Diner Fullerton - Shasta Veggie Scramble, chicken sausage - American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Stellar customer service and if I may dare to ask! Has anyone else has noticed the front wooden carved human size bear missing? They had 3 big size carved bears and I resent that? Why? I'm saddened to understand it was kidnapped? Otherwise to be continued and if you are going bye please be sure to stop in as its cozy and just quaint. Snappy fast service. I will be for ever wondered who keeps taking the bears. Nothing to do reflection on service or performance of staff but to the community this is ridiculous taking the bears. To be continued read more

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I'd heard good things about Black Bear Diner so I decided to come in for lunch. When you first come in, it has a gift shoppy, log cabin vibe complete with store merch and chunky log cabin chairs. Deeper into the restaurant the seating is the standard booths and tables. We were promptly greeted and seated right away. The menus are like newspapers and it felt fun and whimsical to hold it like you're perusing the daily news. IYKYK. They have ALOT of choices! Part of me wanted either a classic biscuits & gravy or country fried steak, but I opted for a pot roast melt. It was quite delightful. The meat was super tender & flavorful. The sourdough toast had a Parmesan crust that was a nice touch. I wish the bread would've been toasted a little more, but I still enjoyed all the flavors together. With a side of sweet potato fries, it was a satisfying lunch. Coke fans be aware: only Pepsi products are served here :( They do have a decent cup of coffee as an option. read more

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Definitely a great place to come for lots of food at a great price! Today's server was awesome and was two steps ahead of everything we needed! It's always cute to see all the decor they have with the bears everywhere! Food is yummy and if you love pancakes.... They are famous for them! Sooo light and fluffy!!! Go try them today if you haven't!!!! read more

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Come in hungry as a bear to Black Bear diner! Portion sizes are absolutely MASSIVE and if you're not sharing a meal, you're definitely going to have leftovers to take home and eat later! I LOVE themed restaurants and this restaurant is very, very bear themed. Lots of black bear art, plushies, photos, woodwork, signs, etc all over the restaurant, outside, in the waiting area, at the counters, in the hallways, at the booths, in the restroom, etc. Our server was super friendly, funny, and welcoming the entire time. I got the: 1) Huckleberry Lemonade: -Pretty sweet and not tart at all and not too syrup-y either. -One refill only so make sure to use it! 2) Bigfoot Chicken Fried Steak: -Absolutely massive. -Comes with a side of salad and 2 sides. I got the onion rings and the Italian green beans with bacon to try to balance out some veggies with the amount of meat. Standard green beans and bacon. Slightly crunchy. Huge portion of onion rings, I couldn't even tell that it was a side. Real onions inside but not too soggy. -It's a 10 oz deep fried tender slab of beef smothered in country gravy. -Delicious savory dish, very nostalgic and warming meal. It is a tad dry, but nothing that the oceans of country gravy on top didn't help. I definitely had to bring this home as left overs. There's also lots of bear themed gifts and merch in the front and some baked goods for walk in and purchase (like pies). Great place to get huge amounts of food. Would come back again and split an entree. read more

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Good food and great prices. Service can be a bit of a challenge at times, but they do the best they can with the staff available. When you want biscuits and gravy or a skirt steak, they have it all. The bear decor is also fun to look at while you're waiting. read more

That cinnamon roll French toast was amazing!!! Oh my gosh. I loved the cinnamon roll French toast. It tasted just like cinnamon rolls! Then you add the syrup and it's French toast too lol Love the concept! Delivery was there too! 10/10 I also ordered a veggie omelette with a side of fruit. The veggie omelette was delicious. It had lots of veggies and was very flavorful! Plenty of cheese too. 10/10 My husband got the country fried chicken with hash browns. It also came with a side of huge biscuits! They were so big!! The biscuits were smothered in gravy. Hearty breakfast meal. 10/10 Ambiance was busy. Service was good. Plenty of parking nearby. read more

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One of the best diners in Fullerton. Lots of delicious food and very affordable and family friendly. Big portions and so many options to choose from. They have so much merchandise you can purchase at the front. Service was excellent and everyone was very kind. A great place to eat with family or for special occasions. 10/10, heading to Black Bear Diner again! read more

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We've been here before and the food was good. This off this visit The clam chowder was very good and I enjoyed it. On the Reuben sandwich the meat seemed to be old and didn't have much flavor. We ordered a taco salad with ground beef. They used a pulled apart hamburger patty. It didn't work. We also ordered a bowl of oatmeal. It was early evening. It's was like paste. It would have been nice for them to tell they were out of oatmeal. But they served oatmeal that should have not been served. The coffee was hot and we enjoyed it. The service was fine and the waiter did a good job. The restaurant was clean and look nice. I'm not sure we'll be coming back anytime soon. read more

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Food always what you expect and big servings. Service was great and attentive. Went in with my twin daughters they loved it and loved the decor and bears. read more

Black Bear Diner Fullerton - American Near Me - Fullerton, California

the 2 egg country fried steak with country red potatoes 10/10 Kids chocolate chip pancakes 10/10 Larger portion country fried steak with biscuits (huge btw) and hash browns 10/10 Shoutout to waitress Cindy 10/10 Great prices, large portions, best pancakes read more

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First time visit to try their breakfast. As expected, the weekend wait to sit at tables for breakfast was with some wait times. But was able to sit immediately as the bar sitting is first come first serve. Yesenia was great from begin to end in ensuring I had the great experience dining there. Great food with great quality and had such wide range of menus that I want to come back for more! read more

This place is great. Classic, reliable, nice cabin diner vibes. Lots of space and seating. I drive by on the weekends and it's always packed, lots of people waiting out front. We went on a Sunday night around 8pm and it wasn't very busy. It's a great spot to grab a meal after or during a hospital visit. Seems like one of the closest sit-down spots by St. Jude. Nice place to grab a meal with a loved one. Breakfast served all day! Huge portions. Pretty sure you can get different plates ordered in regular or large size. I feel like the regular size is plenty. I got the chicken fried steak - very nice. The biscuits were massive - took them home and had them each individually for separate meals. And they give you a free breakfast plate for your bday! read more

Friendly clean food good. Surprised the bbq burger had pickles and no bbq sauce. Guess the chef that day never had a western bacon cheeseburger before. I'll be back but probably won't order that again read more

Portions are huge!!! The service was very slow, but I think she was doing her best. It looked very busy and there was not enough staff. I would return. They have very fluffy pancakes made with sweet cream. I want to try their country fried meals soon. I bet they have good country gravy! I got the vanilla cold brew with sweet cream. It's not free refills, but the cup is very large. I actually didn't finish. read more

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(Accidently deleted my review of this place) Good food. Good service. My favorite breakfast spot. read more

Food is always good, more than adequate portions and the breakfast anytime of the day. Ashley helped us tonight and it is great to meet someone with such a bubbly personality! Makes it pretty hard to be in a bad mood. I'll be back in August for my birthday bears choice breakfast. read more

Well gave this place another chance. Last time. Waitress laughing with cook and waiter sneezing everything. Food very good tasty. Busy today. Or server not sure his name maybe Jess. But very attentive. Always asking of everything was ok and if we bed anything. Good experience this time. read more

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I remember when this chain was a fresh, new, dining experience; well that is no longer the case. The food was just okay, as was the service. What was lacking was the 'good vibes' of the old days. Considering the price point, I'd hope for a better experience. Maybe the crew was just off the day we visited, but honestly I'm thinking I'm done with Black Bear for the time being, its just not as great as it once was. read more

I've always been a fan of Black Bear diner: I love a good traditional American breakfast without draining my wallet. My friend and I swung by around 9 am on a Friday morning, and were attended by Cindy (or Cyndy). She is probably one of the sweetest and friendliest servers I've ever ran into and a principal reason for this review. She deserves all the recognition for our wonderful visit (as well as the breakfast that never misses and always comes out fulfilling). For those unfamiliar with Black Bear Diner, the restaurant is known for its old school diner-esque design and traditional American plates. This particular location has plenty of parking around since it's near a shopping plaza of some sort. Thank you Cindy for making my friend and I feel beyond welcomed and for the amazing service! read more

Black Bear Diner Fullerton - Mimosa and pancakes - American Near Me - Fullerton, California

The black bear diner serves up great hearty plates, just a step above diner food. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything decadent in between. The portions are large and the food is fresh and well-made. If you like Service with a smile, this is the place for you. Nothing fancy just darn good food and what is meant to remind you of dining in a large cabin in the woods. Who doesn't love a place that has the best chicken fried steak and eggs on the menu right next to fabulous meatloaf and cedar plank salmon? read more

A diner is always a perfect choice for my family because everyone wants something different. The Black Bear Diner did not disappoint any of us. We had a Tri-tip dip, an order of chicken strips and a Turkey club sandwich. All were serviced with fries. Each of us enjoyed our meal The portions were generous, the price was reasonable, and the server was friendly. read more

Black Bear Diner Fullerton - Turkey Club Sandwich - American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Been there several times ordering the same breakfast, The Grizz, eggs over medium, one would think cooking hundreds of eggs a day they would know how to cook an over-medium eggs. Asked our server to please state they are over medium with the whites of the eggs cooked. I like to mix my eggs and hash browns together while they're are still warm. Our server did everything he could but jump behind the counter and cook them himself. Our server took them back for the same reason 3 times, in one case the eggs were so under cooked the whites of the eggs were completely runny. When the last attempt to cook the eggs as requested I realized I created to much of a challenge for a simple line cook, hash browns cold, no longer in the mood for this breakfast. I asked for to go containers to take my unfinished food home. As I was packing the food up a waitress brought another plate of eggs making this a total of 12 eggs and still not cooked correctly. Ask yourself, in your place of business how many times are you allowed to make that same mistake, and how many times a week? Loss of company product (eggs) and not have corrective action taken (training)? Am i the only customer that this happens too in a 40 hour work week? Think about this when you see price increases on the menu. Time of seating to departure, over an hour. read more

When I arrived the kiosk iPads weren't working, I felt so bad for the two hostesses trying to problem solve with a big line out the door. They did everything they could, eventually bringing out their phones to use hotspot so they could continue servicing people. That determination to keep the brunch rush rolling was phenomenal to see! I wish I'd gotten their names, they were so great! The food was wonderful, leaving us full and happy, and the bill was very reasonable. Not to mention the commitment to the aesthetic always brings a smile to my face. Pretty place, pretty food, and wonderful staff equals a great place for a meal! read more

Black Bear Diner Fullerton - Bacon Mac 'N Cheese Bowl, House Salad, Chicken 'N Waffle - American Near Me - Fullerton, California

A nice first visit today. They were pretty busy but our server did a good job keeping everyone happy. They have large portions (enough to share). Moderate pricing with transparent add on prices. The thick slab bacon was great! The eggs did not quite come out as ordered and were fair. The cinnamon roll French toast and bread pudding French toast were a bit overly sweet but tasty. Fun atmosphere. read more

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Went here today with my boyfriend. We decided to split a pot roast melt and fries. Unfortunately, 2 hours later we were both sick with stomach cramps and the runs. The only thing that made sense was food poisoning. I really don't like giving bad reviews, but we were both pretty sick. Service was great, but I'll never go back. read more

This was my first time at this diner, and I can't believe I had been missing out! I came in for weekend brunch, and despite the usual rush, we only waited about 15 minutes before being seated. The interior was cozy, giving off a cabin feel. Our server was quick and super accommodating. The portions here are no joke and were flat out massive! It easily kept us full for the rest of the day. We ordered the grizzly plate, which lets you build your own platter with choices like bacon, canadian ham, sausage, hashbrowns, pancakes, eggs. Our second order was the NY steak plate which satisfied our cravings for steak and eggs in the morning. It came with biscuits (which were the biggest biscuits I've seen in my life) and they were warm and fluffy! On top of the amazing meal, the service really stood out. We got bottomless cold brew, and at the end of our meal, our server even offered us a fresh cold brew to go. They made sure our leftovers were packed up with extra condiments like syrup and butter/jam so we could fully enjoy them later. This place has easily become my favorite chain diner! read more

Black Bear Diner Fullerton - American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Great quick service with really good food. Easy to order online or the app and pick up on your way to the park. I highly recommend.

We ordered pick up for dinner tonight, we ordered the steak dinner with mashed potato's side of gravy, and corn on the cob and a side salad with thousand island haha don't make fun of me I like that dressing. Chicken tenders with fries and ranch and the fish fry we asked for a side of fries and onion rings but when he brought the food home the fries were missing. Little disappointing and the fish didn't have a lot of flavor or any dipping sauce. So we called which usually we wouldn't do but they did discount it for us thank you so much. I'm sure they were very busy for dinner but so sad to not have dipping sauce tarter or cocktail sauce but it's ok. We appreciate the kindness and discounting our meal. I enjoyed my steak dinner though I ate it all and baby girl shared my corn. The customer service was friendly over the phone thank you so much. Hopefully next time they won't forget the french fries but I really did enjoy my steak and baby girl enjoyed her meal too. Have a beautiful day, be kind to everyone :) Aloha read more

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Black Bear Diner is a good place to grab a meal any time, but we always go for breakfast. It is very popular and there is almost always a wait to be seated. We managed to grab two seats at the bar immediately with no wait which is a great option if you don't' feel like waiting for a regular table or booth. Service seems to go a little faster at the bar as well. Food and service is always good and this visit was no exception and the portions are good. We both had the Bears Choice breakfast which is a good value and gives you a basic breakfast with many options to choose from, including extra items for an additional charge. My bacon, eggs over easy, and pancakes were great. Be sure to sign up for their email club as they will send you a code for a free Bears Choice breakfast on your birthday and I used mine on this visit. read more

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Still has that COCOs feel to it when you come through the front door and you see that counter for the pies. I really miss seeing that when coming into restaurants. It was super busy, matter of fact I can't think of when the last time it was I ever saw it not busy. Got the normal biscuits and gravy, with eggs and a side of pancakes. The portion control is on full attack when you eat here. There definitely will be some loved ones telling you to "leave it and save yourself, I'll eat the rest for you!" The ambience definitely still has that flashback feeling of a Marie calendars, Cocos or Spires from my younger years. Has a very Midwest feel to it. Our waitress was amazing and literally one of the best waitresses we've ever had. My nephew has Asperger's and she was so sweet to him with such a kind heart. That kind of patience is not found in many people now days. The wait can be long for sure. Parking can be a little chaotic at times. The food is good and the seating and customer service tops. read more

Black Bear Diner Fullerton - American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Today, August 4 2026, I visited with my husband to enjoy a breakfast before work but as we were sat a male server immediately came and rushed us into ordering our drinks. He spoke rapidly and rudely when we took more than 30 seconds to order and we received attitude when asking for straws he had not given us. Once we had received our orders, my husband noticed in his eggs and potatoes this unusual neon blue-green substance. As well in his order there was an entire bottom piece of potato that was not cooked. Photos provided of both. We've came here before for breakfast and haven't received issues but today we were completely uncomfortable and unsatisfiedDue to these factors, we will not be coming back to this location and were highly disappointed with our service. read more

Black Bear Diner Fullerton - Whole potato bottom. - American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Staff very friendly. Place very clean parking lot decent. Had sausage patty and eggs with hash-browns and English muffin. Thank you for the great service keep up the good work. read more

Been years since we were here.. Nice rainy day, took our grandson .. old fashioned diner atmosphere .. big and tasty portions.. I had spicy sausage patty and eggs.. home made sausage .. yes it was spicy and oh'sogood! read more

Black Bear Diner Fullerton - Spicy sausage patty, browns, eggs, and pancake ! A+ - American Near Me - Fullerton, California

We had a perfect Friday night dinner. Our server Ashley was so kind, attentive and patient waiting for me to make up my mind of what to order. Our food was excellent! read more

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