Came here for breakfast with my partner and it was fairly busy when we came in and we were seated fairly quickly for the most part. (10-15 minutes ). Our waitress was attentive at the beginning when taking our orders. Then never checked up again for the rest of our meal. The only complaint I have is that the food wasn't good and took forever like I said it was busy when we first arrived but people started to disperse when our waitress was taking our order so it shouldn't have taken that long for a simple order that we got since people were leaving when we were seated since rush hour was slowing down. We waited at the end for our waitress to give us a box for our food but she never came back which was odd and ended up leaving after 20 minutes. The food was lackluster and tasted like dirty water. We were originally going to go to ihop but came here instead because we had never came here to dine in and wanted to give it a chance and was left disappointed. Maybe in the near future we will give it a chance again but for the time being probably not given how none of the waiters bothered to check on us towards the end of our meal. Food was a solid 4.5/10 Pancakes weren't fluffy and tasted like they were out of a box Biscuits tasted very stale and rock like. The sausages were the only good thing that were palatable and eggs were decent. Hashbrowns left a lot to be desired unfortunately. read more

The best part of this rest was the sweet waitress and the pepper sauce. I ordered the NY strip steak breakfast for dinner with potatoes and eggs. The steak was supposed to be medium rare. It was not seared or seasoned AT ALL. It tasted like water. The potatoes were flavorless. The eggs were good. My friend got the fish and fries which were decent. My son got a kid breakfast w/pancakes, bacon, and eggs. Couldn't really mess that up. I definitely wouldn't dine here again. read more

The staff are so sweet and funny and the food was AMAZING! I love the vibe of the restaurant too, such a great place for anyone and any celebration. I can't wait to take my kids there! read more

So we tried this restaurant on a Friday evening. Never been to A Black Bear diner, we had no idea what to expect. Upon entering we were greeted and sat at a booth. As we walked to our booth, we noticed several tables that needed to be bussed /and the carpet was dingy. Not sure why anyone would put carpet in a restaurant - anyhow, our server Michael came to take our order and he was very patient as we weren't ready. We asked for waters only while we browsed the menu. When he returned, we asked if he had any suggestions and he asked if we wanted full meals, something light etc. He made his suggestions- we both ordered the chicken fried steak full course meal. I got a side salad which was big, my BFF got soup. Our food didn't take long and arrived hot and looking yummy. We asked for extra gravy and dug in. Everything was so good. The cornbread reminded me more of a chakras it's a little sweet verses savory, but very good. Overall the food was worth every penny. At the end we ordered coconut cream pie to share. It was a big bowl, but it tasted more like a decadent vanilla pudding topped with coconut and a graham cracker base. It was good just not a real coconut cream pie. Our service was excellent- Michael is a very pleasant and efficient young man. We definitely will be back. I would have given 5 stars but didn't because of the dirty tables we passed. The restaurant was not busy but I did notice quite a few to go orders. They practiced social distancing - we were seated a table or 2 away from the other patrons- the employees all wore masks. read more

Black Bear Diner Laveen - Chicken fried steak full course meal with red mashed potatoes, country gravy, green beans with bacon and a corn bread - Diners Near Me - Laveen Village, Arizona

I had a huge breakfast order from here for my family. Not only was it prepared as ordered, everything was exceptional. Everything was well done and the order came a lot quicker than expected. The got all the special requests correct. I was very impressed with how well they prepared the food and I can't wait to dine in. I would highly recommend this Black Bear Diner for your breakfast, lunch and dinner needs. Kudos to all involved in making this delicious breakfast! read more

We have been here several times. No More. Unfortunately there are few places in Laveen Az to eat and we have a family member in assisted living we try to visit regularly ,taking her to lunch, nails and hair. We are done with Black Bear. Today the burgers had NO seasoning , the bread soggy. The fries were soggy and Luke warm. The waitress can't remember her name was great. The food just is horrible. This is the 3rd time going Never Never Again. read more

Like the food. Ambiance is log cabin. Fishing. Pancakes are good. Nice workers. We like to go for prime rib on Saturday and I want my pancakes. read more

After a very long day that did NOT include lunch but did include a paltry breakfast, a flat tire and about 15 other things going wrong, stopping by this delicious diner was balm to a very exhausting day. The server was charming and consistently checked in on us. She refilled drinks regularly and accommodated requests to put in an order for my friends daughter as soon as we sat down, then coming back for our orders. Then there's the food... seriously it was worth every maple dripped calorie. The waffle was probably the best I've ever had even without the syrup! The eggs and bacon were cooked to perfection. My friend and her daughter also loved their meals. We need one of these in south Gilbert!! I might gain 10 lbs but it would ALMOST be worth it. read more

Black Bear Diner Laveen - Diners Near Me - Laveen Village, Arizona

I was led to my table, and I sat there for 15min without anyone to greet me. I have no choice but to leave. The restaurant was only 1/4 full at most. Very disappointed. Maybe order take-outs would be a better choice. The insides seems nice with cute black bear décor and a jukebox. read more

I have absolutely no complaints about my first (and only so far) visit here. Since I eat low carb (Jabeetus, not Keto-Atkins fab diet), I was able to order a burger with no bun and get green beans as my side instead of fries. Everything was tasty! Good thing there were low carbs on my meal...I saved them for the bite of bear claw my lunch date offered. Oh gosh, good thing I didn't order my own bear claw. The whole low-carb meal rule would have went out the window right then and there. This restaurant was clean, server was attentive, drinks were refilled. I don't really have anything bad to say about my experience here. The cool part about this location is the park directly across the street. Its a nice place to stroll and maybe work off a few calories (even if you don't hunt Pokemon like I do.) read more

Service was amazing today and the teamwork was even better! I will definitely be back! Thank you Black Bear for a great experience!

Big portions. Fast service. Clean restaurant. Every body was helping each other. French Toast was really good read more

While on vacation we stumbled upon this diner for dinner. We wanted something quick and reasonably priced after a long day of exploring. This is a standard diner. You can expect normal diner style food. One of my companions ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken had broccoli in it, which was odd. The servers were friendly. Though everything was as expected I did try one of their hand dipped chocolate shakes. If you go to this restaurant I would highly recommended it. It was a true old fashioned shake. read more

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By far the best biscuits and gravy I have ever had. The rest of the food was AMAZING Anthony and Angie were awesome. Very nice place to go.

The food, service was great. i also feel like the $$ is reasonable as well. Me and my husband love coming here, we typically don't have a long wait time to be seated. once we order the food comes out right away and taste so good. read more

If you are looking for a place to fill you up and be able to take home a snack this is the place for you! The food portions are huge and extremely delicious. I had the chicken and waffles and it was amazing. I also ordered a side of hash browns and they were some of the best has downs I have ever had. The service was quick and our waitress was super nice. The menu had so many options and when you can order breakfast for dinner there's something for everyone! I can't wait to go back again. read more

After a very rude "welcome we close at 10pm" greeting (it was 9:10pm) this location redeemed itself with a wonderful server named Phoenix and some pretty good food. My brisket was delicious and my wife was excited to get an omelette that was actually cooked well (other locations are really lacking in this skill...Tempe)! While it's 17 miles from home we enjoyed our meal and will be back. Next time we hope to be greeted by someone not so rude though. read more

This place is a gem, an oasis in a desert of fast food sameness. Came in for breakfast today and had the Shasta Scramble with a side of bacon. Side of bacon in many places consists of two lonely little strips, not here: you get four thick cut slices, which is about what I'd eat if I were cooking for myself. Service for me was top notch, Brandon was fast, friendly and quick to refill my coffee. This is a diner, don't come looking for haute cuisine, triple decaf low foam cappuccino, or seasonal soufflés: it's a freaking diner! You get good grub, at a good price, served by friendly, happy people read more

Black Bear Diner Laveen - Diners Near Me - Laveen Village, Arizona

Good country style meals at a good price. I like the service and care taken while there and really like the roast beef meal!

Glad to finally be able to try this restaurant, it's new to the area and the long wait times are to be expected for freshly made meal. Especially for a Saturday. If you're in a rush, head over to Mickey D's. It took us only 25 minutes to be seated and we were told 35-40 mins. I'm sure the times will decrease with age, so I can't fault the restaurant for it. It seems they are running things smoothly. I enjoyed my pancake combo with hash browns and chicken sausage. You can tell it is made to order and the fresh squeezed orange juice was wonderful. Our server Brandon was delightful and he was very attentive as we waited for our food to arrive. Laveen is lucky to have a great option for a nice sit down meal! read more

Black Bear Diner Laveen - Delicious! - Diners Near Me - Laveen Village, Arizona

So I went to Black Bear diner for the first time today and I will never be coming back. I tend to be a little hesitant when it comes to getting breakfast food because It can really be a hit or miss this place definitely missed. I ordered Sourdough French toast that came with potatoes and eggs. I don't even know why they said that it was sourdough it didn't taste like it didn't look like it tasted like it look like something that you get from the grocery store that's premade. The eggs I got was overcook. But the thing that really surprised me the most was the potatoes the breakfast potatoes that they had were completely disgusting not edible . They were old potatoes like they had been sitting there for two days the vegetables were completely dry and burnt not edible I tried to give it to my significant other and even they didn't eat it it was an edible. Even the fresh fruit looked old and nasty . This makes me very upset and sad because I would really looking forward to having a new breakfast place of this right round from my house. This place couldn't hack it it was so bad I don't even trust to go there for lunch or even dinner. read more

Black Bear Diner Laveen - Fresh fruit - Diners Near Me - Laveen Village, Arizona

So I'm being incredibly biased in this review because our waitress LiLi and her sister Kareena had us in stitches throughout our meal. These ladies were so patient with us. We originally started with a party of four. That number increased to ten. Then to twelve and finally thirteen. And through all the additions LiLi and Kareena remained patient, polished and awesome. If you've read any of my previous reviews y'all know I have to talk about seat space ratio and compare it to my hips ratio. These seats are sturdy and wide enough to hold big bodies like mine. Space between tables can get tight so be sure you're sitting in the outside table corner to give your better spacing options. Most of us ate breakfast items. I had pancakes and bacon. Your preference to pancake density determines if you'll like this review. I like my pancakes dense and thick. The pancakes here are dense and thick and when you add that warm syrup over that melting butter and add a piece of bacon!! Lord have mercy on my A1C and my cholesterol. Y'all, these pancakes are thee bomb. No one complained about their meals, nothing had to be reheated or returned. Thirteen people. Not one complaint. I will mention one thing: if you go on a Sunday, represent your NFL team. We had fun with several hater fans, I mean Raiders fans who were talking crazy about the Cowboys. Then the cheaters, y'all know, Tom Shady's group tried to join in. It was fun. Enjoy yourselves! read more

We've been here 3 times for breakfast and have had great experiences each time. Great service and really good food. I love their pancakes and my husband always orders the steak and eggs. read more

Great place to go for fast dinner and breakfast. I had the cheeseburger and broccoli. It was good. ok food. The hamburger patty was thin but maybe next time I'll try the breakfast meal. Service was very good. read more

Poor service, slow service with no personal touches, or personality, Took family there from out of town for weekday breakfast

Hooray!! A great new option in the area and our first impression was terrific! Went at 5:30 to get ahead of the crowd several Yelpers commented on, and were greeted, seated and ordered our dinner within five-ten minutes! We weren't being rushed, just knew what we wanted and needed to get home as our days start around 3:00 am! Hubby enjoyed the chicken pot pie and I decided to check out their hot turkey dinner in case we need a backup plan on Thanksgiving!! Boy, was it good! Mashed potatoes were fresh and a little chunky and perfectly sliced turkey breast was moist and flavorful! Turkey gravy over both (server asked first) was just right...even Mom would've complimented their gravy! I'd have taken a picture, but totally forgot after my first bite! Serving was big, brought almost half of it home...gotta have turkey sandwich tomorrow, right?! Asked about Thanksgiving day - they're open regular hours, 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and turkey dinner begins after 11:00. They don't take reservations. Also saw there's a $19 prime rib special for the non-turkey folks in the group! Staff was friendly, fast and helpful and we were in the car headed home just after 6:00!! Like I said, this place was terrific!! read more

Black Bear Diner Laveen - Diners Near Me - Laveen Village, Arizona

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Fast friendly service. Great place to go with family and friends. We always enjoy it here.

Went here for halloween date, the foods were delicious & amazing... for bringing us the tomato basil soup, n thousand island salad, corn muffins than the new york steak was so good n country fried steak with onion rings too... We just had to take it home with us... read more

Black Bear Diner Laveen - Diners Near Me - Laveen Village, Arizona

Very good food, large portions, you won't leave hungry. Staff was professional and friendly. Overall it was a very good experience. I would go again for sure. read more

We have only tried from Door Dash, but I've loved everything we've ordered. Most of the food has been fresh & hot: and if it wasn't hot, it was still warmish, which is pretty good for delivery from 20 mins away. So far, have only tried breakfast items & the mac & cheese. I really like the mac and cheese, ordered that 2x now. Try the chicken & sweet cream waffle, (comes with fresh fruit cup). Only complaint is I ordered a bear claw, $5.99, & didn't receive it (I got a credit but I really wanted the pastry, dangnabbit! Lol.) Oh, and please include utensils for takeout orders. Still, tasty hot delivery food that's actually worth the price. read more

No transportation: Had to find something that was nutritious and quick. Delivers? Basics: Turkey bacon or sausage. Grilled white potatoes with southern blend. Biscuit with honey. Apple juice. Collard with eggs and turkey bacon sauté. Small pancakes on side with maple syrup. read more

Our go-to spot for breakfast. Huge portions, great attentive staff, it's all just amazing. I hear they have a bear cooking the food in the back, too. read more

First time for dinner - tried Fish fry. Fish was good but a bit more of a fishy taste then expected. Served with fries and coleslaw, fries good and crisp, coleslaw ok but to dry. Overall Good, I would give it another try. Service was good (Karen) was our server. read more

So glad we finally stopped by this place after leaving up the street for over a year now. We went in a Sunday so there was a 30 minute wait. However once seated we got our order taken and food very quickly. Everything was delicious but I must say.....the PANCAKES!!!!! The best I've had anywhere in Phoenix. We've eaten here a couple of more times since and are happy to call Black Bear a neighborhood fav! read more

The food here is by far the worst I've had. NO TASTE at all, my steak tasted like cardboard, my eggs undercooked!! My potatoes burnt, throw some onions and bell peppers to cover up the fact that everything is burnt!! Never again will I be coming here, Laveen needs to open up a Crackle Barrel already!!! read more

Rating five stars for overall cleanliness, friendliness, comfort and value. For being a diner, it is predictable in all of the best ways, and we find this location to be well managed. read more

Went with several people and everyone was extremely satisfied with their choices. Good food and, as advertised, big portions. Good, friendly service. Huge selection. Highly recommend. read more

We came in for dinner and sat for 10 minutes without being greeted or asked what we wanted to drink. We ended up walking out. It was not busy and we saw several servers on the floor. Probably won't be going to this location again read more

Biscuits and gravy aint worth it!! Biscuits are huge, and gravy is very little. Not worth the money.

I had the most disgusting, homophobic, experience tonight at this location. After a sub par dinner with my family, where we were celebrating a special occassion, our waitress was extremely inattentive. I politely suggested to our cashier, another younger woman, that perhaps our waitress could possibly use some upselling training. We would have gladly spent more money had she offered a dessert menu, which I was asking for and suggested. We come to this restaurant regularly, and easily spend $40-60 each time we are there, 3-4times a week. Our food was not served correctly, we were never asked if we wanted drink refills, and we were completely dismissed the entire time we were there. I was waiting for my family to come out of the restrooms, when I overheard the cashier speaking to our waitress about the constructive criticism I offered to her about upselling. Our waitress then spoke very loudly "Then they should have said they wanted something else! I even asked them if they wanted anything else (which was not correct). Ugh They are stupid Lesbian Lovers anyway and come in all the time, they are horrible!!!" At this point I was beyond hurt, disgusted and pissed off. Our young child was there walking out when they said the last part. I will NEVER return to this restaurant again and I'm urging all my friends and family across the Country to stay away from this Diner chain. THIS family does NOT deserve that kind of service, especially because we have always been kind, respectful to our waitresses and tipped well. We will NOT support this homophobic restaurant!!! read more