Love Black Bear Diner and go there nearly every weekend for breakfast. We had an especially great experience there today, when we had Katelyn as our server. She was so fun and friendly, and it's her birthday! Thank you for the great service and Happy Birthday Katelyn! read more

Had a wonderful Easter brunch today. Loved the little thank you cream pie they offered, so tasty. Our server, Katelyn was fantastic.

There was a 20 minute wait on a Saturday morning, not bad! The service was good, food was great. Prices were very reasonable considering portion sizes. Nice place to stop for a quick meal without breaking the bank. read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Black Bear Diner is usually a solid, consistent joint for good comfort food. But, we recently came to this location and were a bit disappointed. First off, one of the bench seats to our booth was still damp. Had to use one of the paper place mats to dry it off. Also, there seemed to be a fly problem as one was hanging out on the glass window next to our booth. We had to use a napkin to send it to bug heaven. One of its dead brethren was lying lifeless on the sill already. Later, another one was doing some airborne reconnaissance around our table. The food was subpar. The bread to my club sandwich was charred. Wifey's french toast had to be cut with a steak knife. It was more like french cardboard. Part of my daughter's meal was a biscuit. She requested some honey and our waitress brought out a dispenser that had a dribble of honey left at the bottom. The amount that would require you to turn the bottle upside down for five minutes. It was comical. Maybe just an off day. If just one of the above issues happened, no big deal. But, add them all up on one visit... read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - Minimal honey - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Don't put green stuff on everything. Even if I ask to not put it on my eggs, they still do it. And the breakfast potatoes too. We have several friends that have not been there in many years. Forget the pretty, it is a restaurant just serve good food. read more

We are big fans of Black Bear Diners, so we are always happy to find one along our travels. We had breakfast here and it did not disappoint! The food was hot and fresh, the coffee was perfect and the service was on point! The decor is always a pleasure. We left with warm full bellies and coffee to take along with us! We will be back when in the are again. read more

Got in early Order steak and eggs steak was well done asked for medium well and eggs over medium it was over cooked no yoke. maybe being the first customer they're first thing in the morning had something to do with it. I won't be ordering steaks from there. The sirloin is not that great . read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - Overcooked steak and eggs - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

We came here for a Sunday breakfast @8am & to our surprise they didn't have any wait for a table! We've come here before when we're looking for a home cooked style traditional breakfast @ a good price for what you're getting! When you walk in you have either the counter that you can sit @ to watch the cooks do their thing or you have two dining areas.... it's quite a large restaurant. Both myself & my hubby went with egg white omelets, mine with some thick seedless rye bread, all of which is always so good but this time the cook went a tad heavy on the onions with my omelet! Overall, if you're looking for a traditional, home cooked style breakfast from a restaurant that's been around since the 50's with a great reputation then I'd definitely give Black Bear Diner a try! Also they have some great merchandise to choose from, I've bought my hubby the cutest apron from there made with thick quality cotton! read more

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My husband and I were celebrating our 34th Anniversary and decided on Black Bear Diner in Goodyear, AZ. After waiting to be seated, we were taken to a booth that had a dirty table (crumbs and sticky table.) I asked the server, Miriam if she could wipe the table. She brought over a wet cloth and handed it to me and said that I needed to clean it because she could not reach because she has short arms. I just wiped the table clean. We ordered, received cold coffee and my order was delivered with sausage iinstead of thick cut bacon. When I tiold Miriam of the mistake, she came back with a plate of what was supposed to be Thick Cut Bacon (was more like a piece and a half of thin beef jerky) and asked me to put the bacon on my plate and to give her the sausage that had been sitting on my plate in front of me! I never heard of this. Miriam stated they were throwing it away. When I asked if my husband can have it she said no. We were never asked if we wanted a refill or top off of coffee until we were leaving the table. Was so disappointed, I just left a tip at the table and paid my bill. Kori rang us and offered to get a manager when I told her how I felt about the meal, but it was busy and we had places to be. It was an extrenely disappointing morning out for our Anniversary celebration for a Diner that is known to be a family friendly and family owned Diner! read more

The place was packed on a Monday at 10am??Well after breakfast and before lunch. The biscuits weren't as light and flavorful as their other restaurant ? Strange ? But anyway very good and huge breakfast and I had bobs burger with fries. If you don't have an appetite of an elephant. I wouldn't suggest you eat Bob's burger. I think that burger was probably really close to a pound of meat, it was huge and very good. The service was excellent and fast that restaurant being 100% packed. read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - Bob's burger - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

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Waitress Chasidy was very nice and attentive. Lots of food I'm stuffed Cute bear stuff around you read more

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Great food and friendly staff .. the food was so good with big portions .. you won't be disappointed read more

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"Black Bear Diner in Goodyear is comfort food done right, with service that makes you feel at home." Every time I visit this location, I leave impressed. From the moment you step in, the warm, rustic vibe makes you feel cozy, like you're about to sit down to a meal in a mountain lodge. The décor, the friendliness of the staff, and the inviting energy create the perfect atmosphere for a hearty breakfast, casual lunch, or a satisfying dinner. The food? Outstanding. Black Bear Diner is known for their generous portions, and Goodyear absolutely delivers. Whether it's their fluffy pancakes, perfectly seasoned country-fried steak, or their juicy burgers stacked high with toppings, every plate comes out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The breakfast menu alone is worth the trip--giant cinnamon rolls, golden hash browns, and omelets that don't skimp on the fillings. If you're hungry, this is the spot that makes sure you leave full and happy. The service here is consistently excellent. The servers are attentive without hovering, always friendly, and they make sure coffee cups stay full and plates come out exactly as ordered. You can tell they genuinely care about the experience and go out of their way to make you feel like more than just another customer. What really makes the Goodyear location shine is the combination of quality food and genuine hospitality. The prices are more than fair for the portion sizes--you get real value here. Families, groups of friends, or even solo diners will feel welcome and comfortable. Simply put, Black Bear Diner in Goodyear is a gem. If you want comfort food with heart, big portions, and service that feels like family, this is the place to go. It's one of those rare spots where you know you'll get a great experience every single time. read more

Sold breakfast spot. When you walk into this place it feel is like you are walking into a diner located in the great smoky mountains. The service is friendly but not really fast. The food is sold thought. The bracon was thick and crisp, the ham was thick and the sausage was tasty. The hash browns are really good. Good place if you are looking for a down home breakfast but be warned it cans get busy on the weekends. read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - The geo - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Very disappointed with this locations staff and overall customer service. I won't be dining at this location again after terrible experience this past week with missing items and poor follow up from any management. read more

Wow! Food, ambiance, and service - 5+ stars. Our waitress was delightful and kept updating us as our food was cooking! She was very nice and my husband who never says a word about service - said that this is as the best service! The restaurant over exceeded my expectations expectations! I absolutely love all the Mother's Day celebration and the detail to each item, flowers, balloons, free brownie! Management - your credo resonated with me. What a WOW factor! read more

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Food and service was up to par. Took my little family to eat for my son birthday dinner and it was such a pleasant time. Their cinnamon french toast tho ... let's just say I wanted more after that last bite lol! read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - Ney York steak - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Good food and lots of it. Staff is very friendly. Prices of the food was very good. We will be returning for breakfast soon.

Stopped in for breakfast today and the place was busy. We were seated quickly and our server Kayla was wonderful. Very attentive and delivered on all our needs. The diner was decorated for the holiday and looked great. We loved the heart hat on the big bear as you walked in. Best pancakes ever!!!! read more

I wrote a review a few weeks ago mostly about the rude vendors out front. The General manager reached out and said I wasn't the only one to complain and they parted ways with them. So we thought we'd give them another chance. We were happy to see the vendors were gone and we totally enjoyed our meal. Will be back! read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - Tasty Taco Salad - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Black Bear diner is a pretty cute lookin, family place. Nice bear decor, cute merchandise, and the menus being on newspaper is pretty neat, but don't let looks decieve you. Our server, Truce, seemed like a nice guy. But he had brought out the child's food 15 minutes before the adults food. The kid finished his meal way before we got ours. Some families like to eat, you know, TOGETHER. The silverware was absolutely disgusting as you can see from the image of the butter knife I have posted with this review. The mac and cheese was very cold in the center and slightly warm on the outside, almost like it was just stuck in the microwave with the very bland, dry chicken it came with. 20$ for that was absurd. The fruit on the burrito dish and the bread with the mac and cheese shouldn't have been the most flavorful things on our dishes. Our server, Truce, seemed like a nice guy, but he did make us very uncomfortable with his painted nails, feminine way about the lobby, and his little girls bracelets stacked on his wrist. This man also was a little aggressive when I asked about our food coming, his response "it's comin" seemed very striking and quick. Did not feel welcome. On the way out, I noticed a burger being delivered to a table with the cheese not even melted, just slapped on the meat, and the onion rings looking more like funyuns than anything. I hope that table had a better experience than what we did. read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - Cold, expensive mac and cheese with very dry chicken - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

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My waitress this time was amazing, the prior several times were horrible. The last time I had a little old Mexican lady that was so rude and for her age had a really bad attitude, racist vibes truly!.. this time was much better like the Black Bear service I remember years ago. Apparently the company has grown and lost its customer focus. Remember Bruce and Bob without customers you don't have a company/business. When did you stop caring? Get rid of the whole care Bear act, change it to Grizzly Bear. The manager in the morning (girl) who wears the Viking jersey always has a nasty, unpleasant, unprofessional, nonchalant attitude. Also racist vibes. If you're not a people person go work at the dog pound or become a Trash Collector something closer to your personality type!. Terrible attitude and atmosphere. Bunch of zombies walking around the restaurant. Horrible place to start your day, Black Bear you just lost a long term customer and I'm taking my whole family to Butter's instead! Bob and Bruce, close your doors go back to the mountains of California and retire! read more

I've been to so many different Black Bear Diners, so many times and I always order the same thing: Vegetarian Omelette, add sausage. It's always good - but today (8.25.24) it was the best I've ever had! Not too greasy, not too over stuffed, just the right amount of veggies and cheese, it was delicious! read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - Vegetarian Omelette, add sausage - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

el mejor restaurante para desayunar in goodyear. Morianh quien nos resivio con mucha amavilidad i muy atenta da gusto saber que todavia ai personas amables como moriah que da gusto regresar. read more

Today at black bear they sat us down, we wait it for 20min but no one offered us a drink, terrible service, we left thirsty, disappointed,and upset!!!!!:( read more

The food is always good at Black Bear. We went for Thanksgiving and we were so impressed with how everything was handled for our party of 8. Service was spot on. read more

Our first visit in quite some time to this location and we couldn't have been happier. The managers Jorge and Sharon had the place running like a well-oiled machine and everyone was working so smoothly. Our food was cooked to perfection and arrived quickly. Wonderful visit and we will certainly be returning. read more

Definitely a place to take the family. Very busy but the staff is professional and friendly. They have a large menu, something for the pickiest of eaters. Nice place to create memories to last a lifetime. read more

Its been 8+ years since i was here. We stopped because they had a fly issue years ago. I was pleasantly surprised that there were no flies this time. Yeay The food came out hot and plenty. I got the chicken fried steak with eggs with 2 biscuits and gravy . The chicken fried steak was quite greasy, but tasty however, I think it would have been better, Had it not been pounded quite so thin which meant there was more breading to be greasy. I ended up scraping off half the breading it was so greasy. The biscuits are huge each was the size of a bowl. The gravy was tasty, however not enough gravy was given for the amount of biscuits given. Had there been enough gravy, I would have asked for a box for the second biscuit. I felt like it was a waste for them to throw it out, but I didn't want it without gravy. A big plus is that they carry gold peak tea. My friend's food was hot and tasty and enough to take the rest hone for a snack later. read more

The breakfast was excellent, and enough to keep you full for a week. The staff is friendly and services was top notch. Clean and relaxed atmosphere. Gods old fashion American cooking and dinner. Don't miss out. Try it it's worth it read more

THE GOOD: Denver omelette was a big portion and well prepared. Homemade biscuits (biscuits and gravy) were tasty. The hostess and server were friendly and pleasant. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Not a fan of having all our napkins and silverware of being delivered as one single pile of things for us to distribute. Ordered bacon "well done" and a burger the same. Neither one was well done. "California Burger" was a sloppy, not-all-that-tasty mess. French fries were not fresh but they made up for it by the portion being small. The server never follow-up checked with us after having brought us our meals. BOTTOM LINE: Maybe a return visit for breakfast, or maybe not. read more

Ordered Eggs Benedict and my sauce was broken. Just grease really. It was just ok the rest of the food.

I hate to say it but they never disappoint!! This time I had the chicken fried steak and you know my roll dog was eating with me and he the same. Both nicely fired and the gravy is always just right! Michael got their fluffy and golden brown huge house made biscuits, and I got me some light skinned sourdough toast everything was delicious. They're a packed placed so expect a wait unless it's during off times which as good as they are is probably never! Staff, is always super friendly knowledgeable about the menu which made our selection especially nice with us not having tried everything there!! It's nice inside and restrooms are clean, the bud tables efficiently as they need to keep up with traffic and I definitely recommend visiting this spot! read more

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We love Black Bear and have been going for years. Glad I found one closer to me/ The service is always great and the food comes out quick regardless of how busy they are. It can get quite busy on the weekends but it's worth the wait. read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - 2 egg classic - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

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Had breakfast there this morning and we left disappointed. The food was alright, however it did not justify the price or service. My husband's food came out well over 20 minutes after everyone else. The table had finished eating. We expected his meal to be comped or at least a couple dollars to be taken off. $50 for 2 adults to eat... at two different times. read more

Look, I heard great things about this place and specific comments on dishes. The first time we went we ordered things we had not heard comments on. The prime rib and the tritip and shrimp combo. The prime rib appeared to be smoked. Not saying smoked prime rib can't be done, but it was dry. The outside bark was actually the best part, but the rest was so evenly cooked it might have been in a temperature controlled smoker. There was no juices left. It was also tough. My wife had the tritip and shrimp and she said they were both over cooked for medium. The shrimp and onion rings she said were burnt. Looked like black char of some sort on them. Maybe old oil. Not sure. Because this place was recommended highly by our daughter, we will go back and try her favorites to give it a fair shake. read more

Great food and great service. I am working in town and I eat here five days out of the week. try the Santa Maria tri-tip or their chicken pot pie read more

Our waitress disappeared after she took our order. I found something black floating in my drink. I had to ask another waitress to help. It took 40 minutes for our food to arrive. My mom's tuna sandwich and salad was served on a hot plate as though it was under a heating lamp. Her tuna was basically mayonnaise with a bit of tuna in it. It leaked all over. The bread was dried out and stiff. She actually choked on it. My pancakes were stiff and it was obvious it sat under the heat lamp. My egg was rubber. I could pick it up and it didn't bend. It was supposed to be over medium but was totally hard. We were very disappointed. We've crossed this one off our list. read more

First time dining at Black Bear Diner on 3/29/24. We got seated fairly quickly and got our drinks ordered. We waited about 15-20 minutes before our host came over to greet us. I had to go up to the counter to let them know we were ready to order. Turned out, there's only 1 person taking orders for the area we were seated at. Our host, Kayla was friendly and attentive. She gave good service which is why I'm giving 4 stars. The food on the other hand was meh, we would give the food 3 stars. I ordered BLT which was good but the chili soup had too much beans and barely any soup. My husband ordered the tuna melt and he said the flavor was good but it didn't have enough tuna. He enjoyed the clam chowder. We ordered Alfredo pasta with chicken tenders and that was just ok. We also ordered chicken tenders and waffles and my daughter enjoyed that. My son ordered the ribs and chicken and he enjoyed that as well. The ambience was nostalgic. I think the wait took a long time to put in our order, otherwise, our experience was good. Plenty of parking available. read more

Black Bear Diner Goodyear - Clam chowder - American Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

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The entrance to the Black Bear diner in Goodyear is very cute. It has benches made from wood carved like a bear. We were greeted with a welcome as we walked in the door. Our waitress Kelly was very attentive my coffee cup didn't get below one half before she was filling it up. I had the corned beef hash and eggs my daughter had the sweet cream waffle. Both breakfasts were very large. I ended up bringing some home. This is the first time I've been in this restaurant and I will be back again because of the warm and welcoming service. It's a great place to eat and I highly recommend it for breakfast lunch and dinner. read more