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    Black Bear Diner Milpitas

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

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
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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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    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.

    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.

    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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    Roddri A.

    We were seated right away. The ambiance was like an old school diner. Our waitress Coco was ready and eager to take our orders. We decided on 1 order 3 Pancakes, 2 orders of the Mini Volcano & Bear's Choice with Pancakes. The food was served hot and tasty. We will be back when we're in the area.

    Paula B.

    I actually always passed by this spot and I'm so glad I tried it out! The service was great and I love how the portion sizes are huge!

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    Pete A.

    There were about 20 of us so he came here for a good time with good food Portions as always, a huge with a large variety of food. I got the chicken fried steak that also came with vegetables, salad and mashed potatoes. Ordered a side of onion rings and a mocha shake. I topped it off with a huge bread pudding that was very good. Service was good and efficient

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    Christine A.

    Yo. Hella kudos to Juanita for dealing with my indecisive ass. She must've come by our table like 5 times before I was ready to order and even then I changed my mind the last min. She fereal a dope ass waitress with hella patience n honestly the best service ever. Def will be coming back but only wanna sit in Juanita's section. Ty again Juanita!!!

    Comparison of fish from first platter (left fish) vs the right fish, which is the refill. I asked for a lighter fry.

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

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

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    Always a good meal at the Black Bear Diner! Juanita did a great job as our waitress, very attentive.

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

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    3 months ago

    Very nice service from Juanita. Ample portions but quite expensive. Be prepared to pay about $30 person all in.

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    Juanita was a great server when we came in for early breakfast on daylight savings day! Big Bear is always a hit with my daughter (8).

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

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

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    Black beat is a good breakfast spot. Great service from Juanita! I like the pancakes.

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    Excellent Food, and Excellent Service! thank you to Juanita for making sure we were taken care of every step of the way!

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    The food and service was wonderful! Our server Juanita was super friendly and attentive.

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    Aw, shucks, you're making us blush!

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    I enjoyed my breakfast here. The portions are huge, heavy and super filling. The service is good, our server was attentive

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    Keep feeding your inner bear! We look forward to seeing you soon The!

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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 - Chicken waffles

    Mil’s Diner

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Mil's Diner is a Milpitas institution. I've been here in the past but this time I came in with a…read morefew friends to do a major catch up as it had been a couple years since we met up. So they decided why not Mil's? L O C A T I O N Mil's Diner is located off of Calaveras Blvd and Abbott Ave. It's in a plaza close to Goodwill. The parking situation here can be very difficult during the busy times of eating. I N S I D E It's a diner! Yes it feels like an old school diner with a bar area and booths to sit in. They do have a restroom if you need it. M E N U It's a fairly extensive menu with all your good ol' diner food from breakfast fare to lunch. That day I decided I'd get the 50/50 (2 bacon & 2 sausage) with over easy eggs, hashbrowns and sourdough bread. Pricing feels a little bit on the high side, but to be honest it's been so long since I've been to a diner that this might be normal. How was it? It was good! The hashbrowns a tad bit oily, but I was expecting that. Eggs good, bacon crispy, sausage bouncy. S E R V I C E It was warm, friendly and lovely. The wait though was uff. So if you can send out someone early to scout the line or I'm unsure if they can put your name down as you drive over. But the wait times can get really long. I think we waited about an hour or maybe 40-ish min? But this was a Sunday at lunch time and we had 4 people. We actually paid by cash which was easier for all of us and we didn't need change back. Amazing when we all have cash handy. O V E R A L L I think it's a pretty solid diner with good food with friendly service. I'm sure we'll come back again as we enjoyed our time there and catching up. Just be prepared for the wait as it's just that popular!

    I thought I was the only one but after reading the reviews I feel a little better about my dining…read moreexperience. After we ordered our food, I switched ketchup bottles with the table next to mine because I wanted a fuller bottle, and the fat lady worker scolds me - "hey don't just put an empty bottle on another table" with a snarky attitude. Hey you trashy haired lady, I don't work here, don't tell me what to do. Most of the workers are nice but that old bag had some self-righteous attitude. Seen it a few times before too, with her gross ass make up. If you're so concerned about the ketchup bottles why don't you do your own damn job and make sure they're full, you lazy cow. She kind of ruined my meal, but I'm glad to hear other people complain about her rude behavior. She's probably a miserable sack of potatoes that's mad at herself because she doesn't know how to put down the fork.

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    Omega Restaurant - 2 Eggs and bacon

    Omega Restaurant

    3.6(366 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    We visited Omega on 03/01/2026 at about 10:15am…read more This is my second time here. We will often visit this place, when coming up here to visit family. This place is the definition of a greasy spoon diner, and people love it! It was full, bustling, and the guy doing a little bit of the coffee refills, seating people and bussing tables --- people really loved him. Service was as you would expect for this type of establishment; however, service was timely. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are available all day. I had the grilled ham and cheese with fries and an orange juice. Everything was good! It is an old place, that seems to be thriving. Kudos!

    I love that breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served all day here! So many options to choose from on…read morethe menu, no matter what you're in the mood for. My bf and I had breakfast dishes for lunch this past Saturday... Mike's favorite combo (omelette) and french toast with sausage and eggs. Our food was okay. The sausage was a bit tough. And the french toast was flat and dry and on the small side. I do appreciate that they carry sugar-free syrup at the restaurant, but I wasn't a fan of the brand, so it didn't help much with the taste. The best parts of our meals were the crispy flavorful hashbrowns and the eggs cooked to a perfect scramble, satisfying in both dishes. The restaurant looked somewhat dated and plain, but there was plenty of space inside and ample seating, including booth dining tables and stools at the bar. There was no wait to be seated around noon time on the weekend. And service was outstanding, with the friendly and professional staff checking on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. Even though the food didn't quite stand out, we had a positive experience due to the effort by staff.

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    Bill's Cafe

    Bill's Cafe

    4.1(2.6k reviews)
    6.0 miNorth San Jose
    $$

    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.

    I remember Bill's Cafe being the place to go for breakfast and for brunch. This was well before the…read morerapid expansions, I'm talking about almost 15 years ago. Now? Well, now it just feels like Bill's Cafe is another Denny's. The food is honestly pretty average to sub-par. With all of these other breakfast/ brunch spots, Bill's Cafe really has fallen by the way side. My wife and 3-year old visited before a museum weekend and I was surprised how disappointing our visit was. I ordered the Hawaiian Pancake, which was banana and macadamia nut and coconut shreds pancake. This did not work. The coconut shreds just doesn't mix well with the banana or macadamia nut. Further, the saltiness of the pancake batter was too overbearing. My wife ordered the original Eggs Benedict. That was fairly good. The hash was very good. We ordered a kids waffle for our 3-year old. We added eggs (for +$2). It was like 1 egg. Not worth the price. Coffee mugs were stained. Service was fine. Parking is limited in the small lot. Bill's Cafe is now just another Denny's.

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    Jackie's Place - Party Wings Peach-Habanero ($7.50/12)

    Jackie's Place

    4.4(2k reviews)
    5.3 miDowntown
    $$

    Food was solid and the vibe was nice, but the service really missed the mark. It wasn't that busy,,…read moreyet there were no waiters around for long stretches, and the lady working the checkout/ drink fountain was surprisingly rude and an awful attitude Also, tipping in advance through the app doesn't help, good service can be easily forgotten when the staff knows the tip is already locked in. Overall, still a good spot, but the service needs attention.

    Best BBQ by far in the Bay!…read more Ribs.. on point Collard Greens.. on point Corn bread.. yumm (but they can be a little bigger) Mac n cheese.. great portion (could be a little more creamier) we also ordered the banana pudding, which is super yummy. We had the seafood gumbo, not too spicy, but spicy enough and it was good with big portions of seafood and sausage with a scoop of rice over it. Ordering was easy we scanned a barcode put in our order and got our food within 10 minutes. Great customer service very clean and while we were eating, we could see that the employees put a lot of care into cleaning the tables and seats. Plenty of parking in back very spacious. They have overhead fans, but no need to turn them on because the restaurant was cool and airy not stuffy or hot. The waiters or servers always checked up on us to make sure that we were OK and if we needed anything else. This restaurant knows what they're doing! Added to one of my fav spots!

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    East Bay Cafe Depot - Tocilog with Garlic Rice

    East Bay Cafe Depot

    4.5(362 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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