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Black Bear Diner - Madera

3.6 (429 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Plain biscuits

Received an old biscuit with mold. I've never had such bad experience at any Black Bear diner until now. I called the restaurant and all they said was that they would check the other biscuits. The manager kept mentioning that it may be avocado but that is impossible as my order came with two plain biscuits on the side.

Happy Customers.
Christie Lynn D.

Very nice. Staff is very friendly and personable First we were met with smiles and seated right away. Dilly was quick to get our beverage orders. It was homey in just the right way. We weren't seated too close to other families. That was nice. Dilly even asked if the table he was seating us was okay; I truly appreciated that. Then the sweet team members, Mercedes and Emily. Mercedes was actually the floor manager. Very professional with a lovely smile. Emily was also attentive and helpful. We really enjoyed the service and the ambiance. Thanks so much. Happy customers. We had the chicken fried steak (scrumptious) with sweet potatoes fries and onion rings. The salad was just right, too. For dessert, a scoop of huckleberry and a scoop of chocolate ice cream.

Fish & Chips - $14.99
Harold S.

This place is right next to the Marriott Springfield Suites and basically shares the parking lot with them. Since I happened to be staying overnight at this hotel on a recent road trip, I decided to just walk on over and have dinner there. The food was good and the service was fine. Black Bear Diner is known for good food and generous portions. I ordered the Fish & Chips, which goes for $14.99. They gave me three large pieces of fish, a side of cole slaw and a large portion of fries. In all fairness I wouldn't say it was exactly the best I've ever had, but it was tasty and well worth the money.

Shasta Veggie Scramble (360 cals.)
Bridgette F.

We stopped here along the way to our destination as it's conveniently located off the freeway. We were immediately seated and greeted by our server. I started off with just a classic coffee because it's a must when going to any diner. I also appreciate when fresh squeezed orange juice is offered. I went with the Shasta scramble and you have the option to choose between toast, biscuit or pancakes. I opted for the pancakes as I tend to enjoy a combination of sweet and savory. We were constantly checked up on as our coffee mugs were regularly refilled. This is a solid spot for classic diner food with no frills and excellent service.

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10 years ago

Mediocre at best! Food was cold. Service was slow. I've heard nothing but great things... I don't see the greatness!

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10 years ago

Ok food, but to pricey for what they serve. Staff is friendly and the setting is ok alot to look at while you are waiting to eat :)

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13 years ago

Had breakfast here for the 1st time, good service and food. Just a little slow because of the crowd. Ordered contry ptatoes and pancakes.

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13 years ago

Best place to get breakfast in Madera. Portions are very generous and staff is friendly. Beats Dennys and IHOP any day.

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love their breakfast!! service is always helpful!! always take a bear claw home forlater!!

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12 years ago

Not so much....Cold food, Overcooked fried chicken (The Worst I've ever had) And a waitress that doesn't understand the concept of refills.

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11 years ago

They need to go to Marie Calendars to find out how pies are really made. Their crust is the worst I have ever tasted.

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10 years ago

We ate lunch here while passing through the area. Very good food, generous portions and great prices. Service was great, too.

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Good burger but not always impressed with the service. Depends on your server i guess.

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10 years ago

Love black bears fat plates,great service good food and the best ranch I ever tasted love it I go there every year for my b-day breakfast...

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Do you serve gluten-free pancakes or do you have gluten-free bread/toast? And do you serve breakfast all day?

So sorry to be the bear-er of bad news,,, no we do not.

Do you still have the small pies? I didn't see them on the menu.

Yes we do Ron :) Unless otherwise stated, all cobblers and cream pies are in the small tin - perfect for sharing!

Do you take reservations? Thank you

Hi Vanessa - good question! However, I hate to be the bear-er of bad news... We do not take reservations. We hope you will still stop by to check us out and Feed Your Inner Bear!

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Backstreet Bar & Grill - Full Philly cheese steak order!.....

Backstreet Bar & Grill

3.8(27 reviews)
2.1 mi
•$

Extremely extremely disappointed looked online looking for a place that had steak sandwiches or…read moreribs found this place online it said steak sandwiches were $11. I called and ordered two and an order of jalapeño poppers. I get there to pick it up. The young lady behind the bar says it's $48 that's excuse me $48. How does two sandwiches for $11 and an order of jalapeño poppers come up to 50 bucks and I showed her online what but it said on your guises online thing $11 for the sandwiches because all that's an old man she was $48 so the service was terrible. She was rude. I already posted on Facebook for people to be aware. I will never come back and to top it off. The food wasn't all that good solid. If your prices have changed, you should change them online. Also, there is a law against price gouging like this I don't expect a response, but just let everybody know beware.

6/20/23 I called on…read moreto get lunch. The worker was very kind and happy to give recommendations. Recommended the Philly cheese steak sandwich and said it's popular and she really like it too! Winner! Ordered it with no mayo, and a side salad with Italian dressing on the side. She said it would be ready in 15 minutes. I went on to get it shortly later. Greeted by a kind worker and order was ready. Abs brought to me. Paid for thw order and wished a good day! Very nice bar! Hidden little gem. Seriously though. It took a bit to find. You wouldn't know it's back there. Right, very end corner of the lot. Lunchtime! The sandwich is large. Already split in half. I had half and it was really good! Nice, spicy kick from the pepper jack cheese. Fresh bread, tomato and tasty Philly steak. The side salad was good. Fresh tomatoes, cheese and lettuce. Definitely missing something crunchy, like croutons, but still good! Good service and lunch! Recommended!

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The Tap House - Nachos

The Tap House

3.8(155 reviews)
3.3 mi
•$$

Service was great. Waitress was very attentive and asked multiple times if we needed anything else…read more Food was great. We tried a new hot honey pizza. Spicy and sweet at the same time. Mozzarella sticks are always a must. We got the mango habanero wings and those were also spicy and sweet. Everything was a 10/10 The lady marmalade is a must try if you like a sweet savory seltzer.

Let me start with customer service.. The server is too sweet makes amazing recommendations.. her…read morename was Danielle!! She didn't get any of the orders wrong, was quick to wait on people and. Lean up after them. She gave great explanations of specials and really was quite welcoming and a believer in the beverages and food items sold. 5/5 rating for customer service!! The food was typical bar fare for me. But she made it taste better! I will say whoever was frying the food not only had the perfect temp on the fried food choices but also perfect timing. Everything was super crunchy and perfectly salty! This is hard to do, definitely wasn't expected at all place like this!!! Perfectly frying and salting food 5/5 She recommended the pomegranate beer and it was delicious!! It was crisp, floral, lightly sweet, bubbly and everything she promised it would be!! We ordered several items to share. All items ordered were based off her recommendation.. Wings: Fried to perfect texture.. flavor was ok.. the texture made them taste better!!!!! Fries: perfectly crispy on the outside stood up to both time and being dipped while remaining crunchy!! Perfectly salted also! Nothing sucks more than getting a fry that isn't salted! Italian nachos: we were all hesitant about this order. The pesto was a perfect addition it it was actually delicious! I've made this at home since!! Would I return? Her customer service knocked it out of the park for me! The place was incredibly busy and she multitasks like no other! She didn't forget a single thing, was hustling and kept the place very clean all by herself! The perfect fry for average flavor food made it better!!! HELL YES!!

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The Tap House - Very nice!

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Meat pizza with garlic sauce

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Beer flight

Perko's Cafe - Farmers Skillets

Perko's Cafe

3.9(201 reviews)
2.7 mi
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Was looking for a sit down breakfast spot on my way over to Mono Hot Springs Resort for the…read moreMemorial Day Weekend & so glad I found this gem of a cafe. Place had a fun farm theme, from the exterior red barn style architecture, to the barn doors between the dining area and booths, and the all American decor. It was very packed for a Friday morning but we were able to get seated within a few minutes and our server had great hospitality. And when I say... the portions here are GENEROUS - believe me! I couldn't believe how much food you get for your order, and the best part is, every bite hit. I decided to veer out of what I typically get for breakfast and did a lil sweet and savory moment and got the stuffed French toast with a sweet cream cheese filling and strawberry topping, and it came with 2 eggs of your choice, potato of choice, and either bacon or sausage. Bacon had the perfect amount of crisp, I asked for my hash browns extra crispy and they hit it on the nose. My partner got a bacon cheese burger. Bun was toasted, patty was flavorful, bacon was bussin, and he said they don't seem to skimp out at all on the fries! Price was very very reasonable for the portions, about $45 for this- my partner is from the Bay Area and so he's used to this quality of food and portions to be $$$$$$ and he even said this was such a deal! Family friendly place for sure, employees are super attentive, and left satisfied with the meal and service. If you're in town, or even passing through, this is the place to check out for breakfast.

I ordered and paid ahead for a club sandwich. When I arrived to pick it up, I walked past the line…read moreof guests waiting to be seated , since my order was already paid for, that seemed reasonable. I stood patiently, fully understanding how busy the restaurant was. However, as I waited, the hostess continued to call up other guests (four separate times) without any acknowledgment of my presence. We even made eye contact more than once, yet there was no greeting, smile, or indication that she noticed I was waiting. This happened with two different hostesses. Eventually, my fiancé stepped forward near the register, but the hostess avoided eye contact entirely, staring at the screen instead. It wasn't until I finally spoke up and said I was there for a pickup that she acknowledged us -- and suddenly seemed to notice the 6'2" man standing right in front of her. Fifteen minutes went by before I received my food, and I had to initiate the interaction myself. I was not greeted, not engaged, and my food l, which had been ready for some time; was soggy by the time I got it. The ranch inside was even warm from sitting too long. This was my fiancé's first time at this establishment, and unfortunately, he's now hesitant to return if this is the tone and level of service to expect. I understand being busy, truly. But making direct eye contact with a customer and choosing not to acknowledge them, not even with a simple "Hi, we'll be right with you," is disappointing and leaves a poor impression. Overall, the experience was less than stellar. I would have appreciated better communication and fresher food, but hopefully this feedback helps improve future service for others.

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Perko's Cafe - Perko's Club

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Milk shake (JUMBO size)

The Waffle Spot - Strawberry Waffle

The Waffle Spot

4.3(84 reviews)
2.5 mi

Stopped here on our way to visit a loved one and tried a variety of items. We ordered chilaquiles,…read moretwo kids meals (mac and cheese, and a corn dog with fries), and pigs in a blanket breakfast. The chilaquiles weren't spicy more like chips with salsa and ended up being pretty bland with light salsa. However, the country potatoes were really good and definitely a highlight. The pigs in a blanket were also tasty, and the hashbrowns were perfectly browned. The kids enjoyed their meals, although the corn dog was a little overcooked on the outside and slightly undercooked on the inside. Service was great, our waitress was attentive and kind throughout our visit. The only other downside was the coffee, which tasted a bit watered down or just not very strong. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd come back to try different items.

Went to have breakfast my wife and myself The waitress seam…read morelike she was having a bad day! Order our food she wasn't very friendly at all! Food came out Hash browns taste burnt Waitress came back still had an attitude As if someone pissed in her cereal We ask her for to go container she didn't say anything she gave us our ticket and didn't thank us or even ask if everything was ok or good? I will never go back to that business We went to pay for the bill and they had the audacity to ask for a tip!!! Here a tip! Treat your customers as you would like to be treated God is WATCHING

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The Waffle Spot - Blueberry Waffle Combo

Blueberry Waffle Combo

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Sizzlin Smash

Sizzlin Smash

4.3(77 reviews)
1.7 mi
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

Round two, and this place still chooses violence (the good kind)…read more Came back again--this time for the chicken sandwich, onion rings, and a brand-new shake, because clearly I have no self-control. Happy to report: nothing has changed. The burgers are still perfect, the chicken sandwich did not disappoint, and the Fruity Pebbles shake was absolutely unhinged in the best way possible. I swear, these shakes have never let me down. Ever. Service: I've personally never had an issue here, but I've seen comments saying the staff can be rude. Let's be honest--this isn't In-N-Out or Chick-fil-A where employees greet you like they've known you since kindergarten. Those places train for that. Here, the staff is young, a little quiet, maybe not super bubbly--but they take your order, get your food right, and if you actually talk to them, they warm up. Give them a chance to level up their social stats. We were all awkward once. Ambiance: Totally fine. If it's packed, it can feel a little crowded, but that's just the sound of people making good food decisions. Final Thoughts: Great burgers. Elite shakes. Solid food every single time. I'll keep coming back and pretending I'm "just trying one thing" when I know damn well I'm ordering a shake too. No regrets.

Placed telephone order with ease. Order for pick up in 10 minutes. The order was ready when I…read morearrived 9 minutes later. The inside was very clean, trash and tables were clean. Everything was orderly and stocked. I left before I remembered to take pics.. We were greeted when we walked in, the order was just coming from the back, upon checking the order everything was correct and piping hot! Order One cheese burger- One hamburger Two onion rings One bacon burger Mac and cheese bites Everything was seasoned well and cooked good! Veggies were washed and hearty portions of them on the burger. Onion rings definitely hold up to a 15 minute drive home and remained CRISPY! The fry was good, texture was good, clean tasting oil. The onion rings are close to some of the best tasting rings out! 10/10 The Mac n cheese bites were crispy but oily FOR ME. I can't handle oil. Daughter said she'd order again and liked them. Customer service

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Restroom

Sizzlin Smash
Sizzlin Smash

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Black Bear Diner - Madera - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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