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    Black Bear Diner Merced

    3.5 (384 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    California omelette
    Mari M.

    Breakfast never disappoints. Food is always delicious and freshly made. Weekends is always packed and wait times can be a little long. Overall restaurant is always clean and service is great. So far we have not had a bad experience here and will be coming back.

    Sweet Cream Waffle (850 cals.) Link Sausage (260 cals.) 1 Egg* & 2 Slices of Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon (170-240 cals.)
    Daisy C.

    Solid food, solid price. I had a birthday coupon that I wanted to redeem so we took a trip out to black bear diner. The breakfast is straightforward and tasty. The restaurant is spacious and the service is good.

    2 Biscuits & Gravy (1200 cals.)

    4/27/2025, I bought 2 of the $11.00 pies that this restaurant are famous for. Wise choice.

    Dime size whipped cream?
    Neil M.

    You can do better! Honestly, what are you supposed to do with a dime sized dollop of whipped cream?

    Classic Eggs Benedict
    Michelle G.

    First timer here and definitely would be back since the quality of the food, and the service provided to my mom and I were pretty good and quick. Came here on an early Sunday morning around 7:00am with no wait time before heading back to LA and honestly had no clue BBD offered such large portions enough to fill you up for the whole day. The plates are on the higher side, however, like I mentioned the plates are large enough to share or take home. I adore the cozy, welcoming vibe they have going on which makes you feel as if your up in the mountains. I ordered the Classic eggs Benedict with a pumpkin cold brew coffee which was really tasty! My mom ordered the veggie omelette with a biscuit and gravy as the side (she upgraded for +$1) which they weren't lying about it being the size of your head! She loved it, & said it was one of the best she's tried . Just moved back to Merced so I'll definitely bring my bf next time! Also, they have some of the cutest looking adult, baby, toddler, and pet pajamas, I bought a pair of onesies for myself and my pupper, really good quality for the price!

    2 Egg Classic - Bacon, with pancakes instead of a biscuit

    Solid experience. Everything came out warm and as we ordered it. Our server was kind as well.

    Joe's Hobo Omelette (620 cals.)

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    2 months ago

    Maliya was super friendly and efficient. Our food order was delivered quickly and delicious. Bread pudding was fantastic.

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    I love coming here. The food is great so well priced and the service is always attentive.

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    Good food, service great Silvia our server was courteous and efficient. Definitely coming back to take lunch or dinner

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    Ana, thanks for your 4-star review! Keep Feeding Your Inner Bear!

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    Food was very greasy and warm.Server was prompt and professional.Place seems dark and tired Looks dusty Dissatisfied with the whole trip

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    11 months ago

    Great friendly greeting and service! Food was great as well!! Worth stopping if you passing through Merced!

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    Great breakfast. The salads and burgers I've ordered for delivery were also great. The service seemed to be good indeed restaurant as well.

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    We had chicken Cobb salad s, they were huge and fresh. We were checked on often by our server. We will be back!

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    Scotts Diner - Eggs Benedict

    Scotts Diner

    4.6(338 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Scott's Diner in Merced is always a win, and today was no exception. We were on our way to a hike…read morein Mariposa and wanted a Mexican breakfast that would actually power us through the trail--Scott's delivered in every way. We asked if they could do a special order: a burrito deconstructed, with over-easy eggs and the tortillas on the side. They were totally accommodating, and it was exactly what I was craving--fresh, filling, and seriously delicious. I went for the blueberry pancakes, and wow: they were enormous, fluffy, packed with real blueberries, and basically the perfect pre-hike fuel. And the coffee? Amazing, as always. I meant to take a picture of my food, but honestly I accidentally didn't--because everything looked so good that I dug in immediately. And even without the photo evidence, the presentation and plating were incredible, just like they always are. This place has my heart. I'd give it a hundred stars if I could--highly, highly recommend.

    First time stopping on the way to The City and glad we did. Service was fast and really good…read more All of our Breakfast selections were served hot and came out of the kitchen fast. I had pancakes (really tasty) and husband had steak and eggs. He would have liked a thicker steak but flavor was great. Definitely will stop again and if you're traveling on the 99, grab some good food. (Don't let the older building deter you)

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    Bar B Q Pit - Mold on burger bread

    Bar B Q Pit

    3.4(214 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Had a great ride from Oakland down here to eat at the Bbq pit…read more Called 2 hours in advance and talked to Nancy. Told here there were 8 of us would be arriving in 2 hours. When we got there, there was a table waiting for us. Same as they did for us last year. Good food, service and price. Thanks Nancy. See you next time

    Second Visit -- Unfortunately My Last…read more This was my second time eating at The BarBQ Pit, and unfortunately it will probably be my last. Whenever I'm working in cities outside my hometown, I try to support local restaurants. Since I'm in Merced several days a week, I wanted to give this place a second try and see if my first experience might have just been an off day. First Visit (about three months ago): The service was excellent. The waitress was attentive, anticipated what I needed, and checked in regularly. I was seated quickly and everything ran smoothly. I ordered the BBQ sampler so I could try a little bit of everything. The waitress mentioned that the meats are smoked daily, which sounded promising. That said, the food itself was fairly average. Nothing was bad, but nothing stood out either. The hot wings were completely middle-of-the-road. For the price point, the food felt mediocre. Second Visit: This visit unfortunately went worse. I was seated quickly again, but it took about 10 minutes before either of the two waitresses came to take my order. One waitress took my drink order, and later another came over to check on me. When I told her I was ready to order, she said the other waitress would come back to take it. That interaction felt a little strange since she was already there but wouldn't take the order herself. I ordered the hot wings again (same as before, just average) and a French Burger because I was curious what it was. It turned out to be a regular burger patty on a French roll with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Nothing particularly unique about it besides the bread. Unfortunately, that's where the experience went downhill. On two separate sections of the French roll, there was visible mold. At that point I completely lost my appetite and couldn't finish the meal. I don't know if the French rolls don't get used very often or if the bread turnover is slow, but either way this should have been caught before it reached a customer. Moldy bread should never make it out of the kitchen. To be fair, the waitresses themselves were very polite. Service was slower than I expected, but they were friendly. When I was leaving they even offered me a refill and a cup of iced tea to go, which was a thoughtful gesture. Unfortunately, being served moldy food is something I can't overlook. Because of that, I don't think I'll be returning.

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    Jantz Cafe & Bakery

    Jantz Cafe & Bakery

    4.5(528 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    Great baked goods, good cafe food, and great service…read more Closed on Sundays! Inside is nice and cozy. At the entrance to the right is the bakery section where you can just come for those goods. They even sell their bread you can bake at home and fresh honey. To the left of the entrance is a cafe for all your coffee needs and they have quite a selection of creative lattes! Every dish has been great here. This place is perfect for large groups too, we always find ourselves coming back. They have great lunch specials where you can choose a side. My personal favorite are the Mac salad and baked beans Their beef French dip with grilled onions and tuna sour dough melt are my favorite. We're always greeted with warm smiles and always feel welcome. My favorite restaurant to come when I'm in the area

    Visited Jantz Cafe & Bakery and had a really good experience overall. I ordered the jalapeño popper…read moreburger sandwich, and it was delicious--great flavor and very satisfying. My only small wish was that it had a bit more jalapeño kick to really bring the heat, but I'd still order it again. I also tried the clam chowder, which was okay--not bad, just not the standout for me. For drinks, I had a matcha, and it was really good--smooth and well balanced. We also took dessert to go and got a banana pie slice, which was tasty and not overly sweet. The service was excellent. We were helped by Jessica, who was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Would definitely come back to try more items on the menu.

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