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Black Bear Diner Milpitas

3.5 (1.6k reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Back: Mini volcano Front: Bear's Choice build your own breakfast
Amy H.

I go to Black bear once every 10 years and it's still nice. I feel like I'm in Tahoe when I'm inside, which is the best! Relaxing nature vibes. Our wait staff Juanita today was very kind and attentive! We got our orders and food quickly and enjoyed a nice breakfast. I tried cinnamon roll French toast which was very fun. The center of the roll was still gooey, and it came with a little icing on top. Yum!

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Stephani M.

First of all--Good Morning! Next, I was so hungry and craving grits on my hour long commute to work that I thought about Black Bear. I came in and was instantly greeted, led to a table of my choosing and then immediately welcomed by Juanita, my service professional. I took some hot tea, which was served so fast--thank you Juanita! I then placed my desired order--GRITS, and also some biscuits with gravy, but let's be serious, I'm here for the grits. I wish I could teach folks how to properly make grits. I go for a new breakfast spot constantly in Milpitas area, just searching for yummy grits. #hardtofind Anyway, apart from my grits not meeting the expectations, Juanita did! I told her I was in a rush and she delivered. Fast service, fast food, fast check and such a sweetie. I'd come back just for her service. But not for the grits lol

Fatima S.

This was my first time visiting this place. I think it's a solid option when you're craving diner food. The portions are large and well-seasoned. One of its best features is that it makes its own hot sauces. All three are flavorful and vary in spiciness. I didn't take many pictures because I was honestly focused on enjoying the food. It's worth noting that the maple syrup served with the pancakes is warm, adding an extra touch of flavor. The location is spacious and clean, although parking is limited. The staff members are very friendly.

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Terri R.

I took my Mom here for lunch on our way to a family event. As we walked in, the manager (dark haired guy) I assumed, greeted us and asked how we were. I mentioned casually it was my Mom's birthday and he greeted her happy one. Our server was Sandra and she was super friendly. She told us to take our time looking at menu while she got our drinks. It's an extensive menu with lots to choose from. We placed our orders and Sandra was so detailed in answering questions and explaining choices with our meals. The restaurant has that cozy diner feel with bear decor everywhere. We went around St. Patrick's Day and they had a special menu. I ended going off that menu and had the Corned Beef and Cabbage. It also included Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Veggies. It was really good, I enjoyed it and it was a good size portion. My Mom had a Patty Melt with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy as her side and she liked it. We were finished eating, waiting for our check when Sandra came with a bowl of Ice Cream with Whipped Cream and Sprinkles and a candle on top, and was singing Happy Birthday. What a nice surprise! Obviously the manager mentioned the birthday to her. She was so kind, really gave my Mom a heartfelt birthday greeting. Fantastic meal and kudos to the manager and Sandra for their amazing customer service.

Shelby S.

Wow! What great service and good food. We had a large party larger than 45 people, and they took care of us. They got us our food and Bills right away everything was taken care of. COCO our waitress was great and took very good care of us. I definitely recommend coming.

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Juanita was the best ! No complaints, very attentive and as always our food was so yummy

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

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13 days ago

Loved the food! Juanita was amazing!! She was super attentive and really nice. ..........

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12 days ago

Very fast, food came out in less then 5mins. The staff was pleasant. My server was Juanita she was great quick, came to my table regularly.

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Good service and food for breakfast. Coffee was good too. Surprising as usually many breakfast places have sub par coffee.

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11 days ago

Juanita is an excellent server - professional and polite................................................. 85 characters

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Juanita was the best we appreciate her kindness and service. Food was excellent. Everything was perfect

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Food was ok. No butter on the toast. Good service very friendly. Place reminds me of a hunting lodge in the mountains.

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Service was prompt. Food is as advertised. Juanita is an excellent server. Will definitely be coming back.

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Our server Juanita great performance. Food was great and good portion nice atmosphere

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Good service good food, fast service Juanita was our server................ . . .

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

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Do they veggie patties in burgers for vegetarians?

I hope that

In the DoorDash app, for pies, is it single slice or a whole pie? If it's only a single slice, is there any way to buy a whole pie?

They are mini pies. Enough for two people, but it is not a whole big pie.

Breakfast all day?

Yes all day. In fact the most recent promo is breakfast for dinner so that tells me definitely breakfast all day as a norm.

Do you guys deliver?

Delivery is an option at this location. We use a third party for delivery and this may affect your time for delivery based on the driver(s) availability.

Is their meatloaf any good?

Well, hello there! I may be biased... however, I will say "Yes, our meatloaf is good!" In fact, it was on my favorites list well before I started working for the company!

If I order the chocolate cream pie, is it a single slice or a whole pie?

It is an individual small pie but so good

Do you accept debit card?

Yes

Do you have fried rice?

I don't think so! Why waste your time when you can go to an actual Chinese spot and get it authentic!!!

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Mil’s Diner

Mil’s Diner

4.0
(1.2k reviews)
0.2 mi
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I'm a very happy American enjoying my big breakfast on a rainy day this morning. I never visited…read moreMil's Diner in Milpitas in the past 16-17 years since working and living in the area, but I knew that I would eventually check them out someday. Good choice. No lines and no crowds on a rainy day morning with plenty of available parking spots in the huge lot. Nothing attractive on the outside in this old popular plaza. The place turned out great with the old fashioned retro red color style interior and the experience was wonderful. Good vibes and positive feelings when walking into it. My lady server provided excellent service and the Hispanic male worker was quick and efficient. Place is clean and menu had good variety of selections. Breakfast is served all day while lunch items start at 11am. My breakfast was very fulfilling and total was $25.30 with everything included. I paid in cash and tipped them $5. Loved my sweet lady server. There was another older woman at the cash register. She's a local as well. I really enjoyed the stop. I had the Fajitas Omelette breakfast and the steak meats in it were very generous. Delicious breakfast exactly as I had expected. My onions green peppers potatoes were perfect with a side of salsa. Sourdough toast was delicious with the garlic butter taste. I really came for my favorite hot chocolate with whipped cream in the morning. I do miss big American breakfasts, especially in these old fashioned and traditional retro spots. Love it. Why didn't I visit this place much earlier? Because they're always busy or full inside and the plaza parking is usually congested with heavy traffic here. Overall, I love the vibes and the service. It's one of those places where you can just have normal casual conversations with the staffs working inside if you are open to it. Beautiful diner. Yes, I will be revisiting in the future. If you love huge food portions, there's great value here. One plate can easily be shared between two people. Nice.

If you read my reviews here on Yelp, you know I either post for either a really good review or a…read morereally bad review. Unfortunately we are here for the latter. We moved to Milpitas about a year ago and my son started going to Mil's and is a current 'Regular'. They have good food. So after a while, my husband and I started going there and we too started going there pretty regularly for breakfast, at least once or twice a week. All in all, between the family we drop a few hundred a week. And we do tip well. Most of the wait staff knows us. Today, my husband had to stop on his way home to use the restroom. He doesn't look homeless or unkempt in anyway. When he asked, they told him he couldn't unless he's a 'paying customer'. This was to a newer employee he hadnt seen before. He proceeded to explain that we eat here regularly and she still said no. He asked to speak to the manager, who does know him. He too said no. I find it ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS that for a supposed family atmosphere restaurant, they couldn't extend a small courtesy. What exactly was it going to take away from them? As mentioned, we drop a good chunk of change there, and they didnt want to help out a patron that frequents the restaurant? Well, have no fear, we will NEVER darken your doorstep EVER again.

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Omega Restaurant

Omega Restaurant

3.6
(366 reviews)
1.5 mi
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My wife, oldest son and I enjoyed Father's Day brunch at Omega on Sunday. The restaurant was busy,…read morebut not as crowded as it was on Mother's Day. We were seated in their overflow area across from the main dining area. I enjoyed the Western Skillet, Country Potatoes and asked for their salsa too. The salsa has the right amount of heat to it and I enjoy it with all their egg dishes. The Western Skillet includes bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, along with diced ham. My wife had their Clubhouse Sandwich with fries and our oldest son enjoyed the Chorizo Omelette, Hash Browns and a Pancake. As always the food was delicious and filling. I got a take-out container and so did my wife. The amount of food they serve is too much for the two of us to finish. However, our son had no problem finishing his meal. The service is always quick and the staff are friendly. We only waited about 5 minutes to be seated, which was awesome. The wait on Mother's Day was a bit longer, but they get to everyone as soon as they can. The decor is a bit dated, as is their furniture. However, we aren't worried about it. We know we're going to get good food and healthy portions. Parking is plentiful in the lot. They do share it with other businesses, but we've never had an issue finding a spot to park.

Much to talk about how well our breakfast went. Fast to…read moreseat you even while being busy on Father's Day. It was our first time trying Omega and we will be back again!! Ambience was kind of out dated but had a big dining area actually 2 rooms to seat customers. Service was Great! Thank you Theresa for being helpful and Checking on our table often. So friendly. Food was Great we ordered the special Chili Verde omelet and country fried steak and eggs. Chili verde could use a little more spice but pork was cooked to tender!. Overall great place to enjoy breakfast. So good we purchased a gift certificate for my dad to enjoy Omega also!!

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Bill's Cafe

Bill's Cafe

4.1
(2.6k reviews)
6.0 mi
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A local favorite that perhaps has Greek origins. We have been coming here (usually for breakfast)…read morefor over 10 years now. This time it was around noon, so my wife had the mini version of the Mexicano omelette, and I had the American burger with a grilled jalapeño on the side in addition to the french fries and avgolemono soup. My cup of soup came first and I enjoyed it. It was creamy and had chicken breast and rice in it along with a nice lemony tang. My wife enjoyed her omelette, even eating her hashbrowns, which I was surprised to see. Usually, she leaves them for me. She must've been hungry! The hamburger is a half pound of ground Angus beef before cooking and comes with lettuce and tomato and in my case cheddar cheese instead of American. That grilled jalapeño was an extra charge, but that was fine. It came on the side (as does a good dill pickle) and I took occasional bites from it to enjoy the heat On a Saturday as you might expect there was a bit of a weight but not more than 10 or 12 minutes I would say. Their own parking lot can fill quickly, but they have additional spaces available in the parking lot immediately adjacent, but be sure to follow the markings on the sign that indicate where you can park for their restaurant. Very down to earth diner with outdoor seating and a full bar Looking forward to the next time we're in the mood to stop on in!

Stopped into Bill's Café on The Alameda late Thursday morning after a long night of rehearsal,…read moreabsolutely in need of a quick recovery and something comforting to bring me back to life. As always, this place knows how to take care of people. Yadira was our server and she was incredible--warm, attentive, and genuinely kind in that effortless way that makes you feel like you're in good hands from the moment you sit down. The service here has always been great, but she really stood out. The Bloody Mary was perfection: bold, spicy, and exactly the kind of "reset button" I was hoping for. And the tortilla soup? Absolutely phenomenal. Rich, soothing, and deeply satisfying--one of those dishes that makes you pause mid-bite because it's just that good. I came in excited for the Monte Cristo I've loved here for years, the one I've recommended to friends like it's a sacred personal discovery. When I learned it's no longer on the menu... my heart genuinely sank. It was iconic. It was beloved. It was the thing I looked forward to. Bill's, if you're listening: please bring the Monte Cristo back. Some of us are still grieving. Even with that heartbreak, everything else--from the food to the drinks to Yadira's amazing service--reminded me why this place is such a staple. Still one of the best spots in San Jose to recover, refuel, and feel taken care of.

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The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

3.9
(4.5k reviews)
7.3 mi
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Locally sourced ingredients
Full bar

i'm rating this place a 3 mainly because of the service, as soon as we were seated we waited for 20…read moremins for a waiter to bring waters or even check in with us and no one came so we had to go check in with the check in desk and they basically forgot about us ! They stated they would send someone out soon. i don't know if it had to do with them seating a bunch a people but at the end of the day we had to check in with them. Overall though the food was great and tasted really good

Great experience here at The Breakfast Club! Awesome waitress, good food, yummy drinks. Cute…read moreatmosphere too! We initially sat at a table but asked to move to a booth due to baby and me comfort and they were super kind about it. Thank you for elevating the experience.... I ordered the loco moco and I'm so glad I did. Everything on the plate was deeelicious, kimchee is good for you, the meat patty was medium cooked as I asked and the eggs were scrambled super soft as I asked! My man got the low carb, and we expected the ingredients to all be separate but it comes in as a scramble. No biggie though. Was tempted to try the latte flight! That's interesting right? But couldn't justify all that sugar so did the nitro cold brew and it was very enjoyable:) Would def come back again for the same course of action.

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Jackie's Place

Jackie's Place

4.4
(2k reviews)
5.3 mi
$$

What a great find. Conveniently located near downtown San Jose, this soul food spot serves up all…read morethe classics. Each one that I had I would order again: the southern fried fish plate with green beans, candied yams, and corn bread. Some in my party were clearly veterans and ordered a bunch of food to go. The sweet potato pie was the star of my show. ON POINT. Smooth texture, spicy with a hint of caramel (maybe even citrus), perhaps on the sweet side for some but I loved it, While you order from a QR code at the table, the service is still good and prompt. (There was one server who was really curt, but there was a whole battery of help which meant my overall impression was favorable). Spacious dining and great atmosphere.

This review is of a delivery order placed on Father's Day. We ordered right at 11am when they…read moreopened and received our order just before noon. I got a fried chicken plate with a side of mac and cheese and collard greens. My husband got the mango habenero wings and fries. The kids shared brisket and mac and cheese. The chicken was crispy, well seasoned and hot, the brisket soft and smoky, the mac and cheese was possibly the best mac and cheese I've ever had in my life (I'm not a huge meat eater in general so this was my favorite)???? The collard greens were flavorful and a hint of spice. We have little kids so we find ordering delivery easier but I noticed on their website they do Soul Sundays with live music from 1:30-3:30...and I really want to try to make that work one day. All in all very pleased with this lovely lunch we had for Father's Day!

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East Bay Cafe Depot

East Bay Cafe Depot

4.5
(364 reviews)
10.5 mi
$$

We are so happy to return to East Bay Cafe Depot for the best silog/ Filipino breakfast plates in…read moreFremont! The original management seems to be back and I am so happy there is an authentic Filipino breakfast spot to come back to. My husband and I both really enjoyed our tocino silog with garlic rice and 2 perfect fried eggs. I really enjoyed the tomato and the spice vinegar along side it. The portions are great, and we left with to-go boxes. Really enjoyed the equator coffee as well. We will be back, and look forward to trying the homemade corned beef. Thank you East Bay Cafe Depot! So glad you are part of the Fremont Community.

Super cute and unique brunch spot! It's right next to the Amtrak train tracks and has a cute…read moreold-timey vibe. The owners are extremely friendly and welcoming. Indoor and outdoor seating both available. Came by for a Saturday lunch and they said the food will take ~45 mins. They were very grateful for our patience and even threw in a plate of sweet pork longanisa on the house for the wait! We shared the pork adobo island d-lite and the Hawaiian char siu chicken burrito. I really enjoyed the pork adobo, it had melt in mouth texture and great flavorful and went really well with the garlic rice. The Hawaiian char siu chicken burrito was good too but I liked the pork adobo plate more. The service was wonderful and they really make you feel at home. Very kind folks, definitely come support them!

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