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    Black Bear Diner Olympia

    3.3 (67 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Combination breakfast
    Brian R.

    It's been a good long while Since I've been to Black Bear( since its original Olympia Location was open) we went for breakfast, and here's my truth, black bear nails that NW vibe. Though I know the chain originates in Northern CA, the vibe is similar to the area and the culture is largely the same. Black Bear brings that warm ambiance back to the diner scene locally! I'm instantly comfortable here, and over all they maintain that great outdoorsy woodsy vibe that they're great at! We both got a breakfast combo plate. The main difference being my Wife got fried eggs, and I got scrambled. I DID ask for soft scramble, but they weren't quite done right but that's ok! As long As cooked isn't brown. I opted for the handmade sausage patties, which I thought were great! My wife got the ham steak which was a good cut she was satisfied with! The simple presentation and ample portions make Black Bear a great treat for breakfast! Fully recommended, maybe even if you have family visiting from out of the area, BB can make that fun regional impression they pull off with out a hitch! 100% will be back! Welcome back Black Bear!!

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    Debra B.

    Went to Black Bear Diner for breakfast. Tip: go to their website and sign up for e-club to receive a free Bear's Choice breakfast ($14.99 value). -- Service - we waited about 5 min to be seated and our order was promptly taken. Our server was very friendly. Food arrived hot about 10 min later. We each ordered the Bear's Choice - 2 eggs, 2 sausage patties, two pancakes. -- Eggs - ordered mine over easy, but they were more over "bearly", so they had a lot of slimy, uncooked egg whites and one of mine was broken. -- Sausage - we ordered the spicy housemade sausage patties. They were very large and very spicy! We took 2 patties home because it was too much food to eat. -- Pancakes - two large pancakes come with breakfast. They were thick & fluffy, but came out unbuttered so we had to ask for butter. They come with a small carafe of warm maple syrup. The pancakes are very sweet, so if you are a pancakes-and-eggs aficionado, they are a bit too sweet for mixing with fried eggs. I was only able to eat 1/2 of a pancake. -- Price - somehow when we ordered two of the $14.99 breakfasts, no coffee or other items, and using a $14.99 coupon, our bill still came to $27.99? When I asked the waitress why it was so high, she said I got a $15 discount. So, $14.99 + $1.49 tax = $16.48, right? Add a 20% tip + &3.00 = $19.98. Still can't do that new math?! -- Ambiance - it's a lively diner, somewhat loud but not un"bear"able. Overall, it was a huge amount of food for the price, but nothing special about the taste. Not a fan of the sweet pancakes or spicy sausage, but may try something else and share the order.

    Ham 2-Egg* Ham & Cheese Omelette
    Barbara A.

    Black Bear Diner is back! Newly remodeled BBD from the old Shari's has lots of spacious, comfortable seating. So nice! We were seated quickly although they are still working out the bugs and it took a bit to be served water and or coffee... Our waiter was friendly, funny and clearly enjoys his job. We had excellent service, plenty of food (but not too much), and it was served hot, which is as it should be. He checked back several times, got a coffee refill and enjoyed our meal. The food is fresh and of good quality. We'll return for sure. Prices are average, but expect a wait .....

    Excellent atmosphere and enthusiastic employees!
    Jason B.

    I found out where all the hardworking great employees went in Olympia, WA... The new Black Bear Diner on Pacific (previously home of Shari's) I believe that if you are not making GREAT food... why bother. I believe Black Bear Diner shares that philosophy! Bring your appetite!

    Bears choice...build a bear

    We were sad when the one on Olympia's Westside First time since they opened in this new location. Our server Morgan was really nice, efficient and helpful. The Build a Bear is a nice option, husband got that...the pancakes are huge!!!! And my egg chicken sausage is great! Will be back.

    Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad with Frank's hot
    Riki I.

    Always so so good! Crispy chicken Cobb salad and make it spicy! So good! Excellent service and as always so much delicious food

    Brownie Sundae (1650 cals.) has a very generous amount of brownie
    Babette C.

    Being a Californian, I've been to a bunch of Black Bear Diners, so I have to say, this is probably the smallest one I've ever been to. Even the one in Puyallup is probably the size of three of these, but at least it was cozy. Still busy from being the newest business in town, the place was hopping when I was there. I had a party of 6 which actually helped us get seated easily since a large top table had been released and even though it was 1pm, they still were able to acommodate us immediately. The food was okay as ever, but they really need to have more choices for vegetarians and keto. I had the chicken stack since it was keto and it was a little too salty. My vegetarian friend was hungry, but he ended up ordering a huckleberry milkshake, eating a protein bar he found in his bag, and a cup of fruit salad someone didn't want because those were the only vegetarian items he could find and he didn't want a salad. Yes, I know it's a diner, but everyone is eating a little more healthier so have some real options available that is more than a side of green beans and salads. We had a good time and the servers were very friendly and helpful. I want to give it four stars, but the food was just okay as any Black Bear Diner and although we came just to hang out, but having healthy options is important.

    One of our meals. It was great

    Food was amazing, our server was Jesse and she was AMAZING as well. The music and atmosphere were all perfect. The "Happy Birthday" behind us was a bit much. But other than that it was a great experience. We are happy to have Black Bear Diner back in Olympia.

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    2 months ago

    Fun place to go great food and service. No wait time today love the jukebox and all the bears

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    I have been to several of these dinners, and they are all great. The food is good, the staff is friendly a, and the little store is cute.

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    Service was slow. Place was on the dirty side. Food was just average. Nothing special but guess it's a chain type place

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