The food here is exactly what you imagine, huge plates, home cooked style. Benedict was perfectly cooked and plates are picture worthy. Well worth the money! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Server was delightful and attentive, we loved the feel here, very homey and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would absolutely come around again read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - The GRIZZ (1530-1590 cal) White Cheddar Mac & Cheese (420 cal) Bacon Avocado Benedict (850 cal) Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Our waiter was very nice, friendly, and attentive, and I truly appreciated their service. Unfortunately, the food didn't meet my expectations. The fries tasted like they had been refried, and the bacon on my sandwich was so overcooked that it was extremely hard. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What really affected our experience, though, was how rushed we felt. Since the restaurant is open 24 hours, I expected to be able to finish our meal comfortably.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I completely understand that staff need to clean, but having employees repeatedly walk around our table while cleaning and seeing coworkers nod in our direction, as if signaling someone to bring us the check, made us feel like we were being hurried out. It came across as unwelcoming and a bit rude. Overall, while the service from our waiter was great, the quality of the food and the atmosphere at the end of our visit left a disappointing impression. I don't think I would return. read more

Great experience! The menu is extremely vast in it variety, and our waiter Ethan was extremely knowledgable! He was easy to talk to and wanted to make a connection with us. Great service from him! Food quality was amazing, could even see a good amount of marbling in the beef. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Came in this am around 2am. After a long night in the emergency room. The man working ignored me when I came in. A friend walked in 6-7 after I'd already had been waiting and was greeted and seated immediately!! I had to go to counter after waiting at the front. Finally went to where he was standing, at the counter. I ordered 2 eggs, extra crispy bacon, pancakes and a small side of potatoes $26!! The breakfast was 15.00 plus 1.75 in taxes plus an %18 tip $2.38 And the entire thing was burnt! Only ONE egg, Potatoes inedible, bacon flaccid and no flavor! I'M SOO DISAPPOINTED AND PISSED! For that much$$ at the very least the food could've been edible and the missing egg ridiculous. 2 SMALL pieces of bacon too!! Unfortunately I'm not going back. And I loved this place. Also the man working was SASSY! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I don't like being ignored when it's clearly AN EMPTY RESTAURANT[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]the TV was really loud too. At 2am.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Booo read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Reheated old potatoes ewwwwwwwwuh - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Their food quality has gone down. I was so disappointed. Hubby and I came for dinner and I was looking forward to my meal. It looked great. The meat loaf was good. I was not a fan of the onion strings, so I just pushed them aside. But the mashed potatoes were so watered down. Take a close look. You can clearly see it. It did not taste good. The broccoli was good, but it could have been cooked a bit more. It was not al dente as I'm sure they intended. So disappointed. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Meat loaf with soggy mashed potatoes - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I was here for a presentation. Parking was abundant. Service from the door to the end of the visit was kind and courteous. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lodge feeling was very comforting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is diner style in that it features breakfast and dinner plates with various cream pies displayed in the front case as you enter. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This black bear diner location is magnificent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Always being served by the kindest, and most patient people. The food is always cooked to perfection, comes out quick, and we never feel rushed. I've been to the black bear in Oakley and Pleasanton and they are both exceptional quality!! read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Hashbrowns & eggs - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Our server was Abel. Tri tip was perfect, orange juice was refreshing, bears were adorable. Absolutely enjoyed each moment here, thank you for having us! read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Came here for Sunday brunch and figured it was a good time to finally try this spot. Parking was super easy since it is part of a larger complex. When we walked in there was a short line to put our name down, but the wait was only about five minutes at 10 am. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself has very cozy diner vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once we were seated we got our menus right away. I ordered the chicken sausage egg white scramble with hash browns and gluten free toast which was a small extra charge. The food was fine but definitely felt more like quantity over quality. Nothing bad, just not very memorable. They bring the check to you and you pay up front. The whole experience felt very quick and in and out. Overall it was an okay spot. Convenient and easy but probably not a place I would go out of my way for again. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Chicken sausage scramble - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

A solid 4 star experience at Black Bear Diner. The food is decent and portions are very generous. The service is always good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere is nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - definitely one of my reliable go-to spots read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Taco Salad (1120-1440 cal) - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

First time at this location. It's easy to get to since it's close to the freeway, and there's lots of parking available. My husband and I came for a late dinner and ordered the Chicken Avocado Club Sandwich and Tri-Tip Dip Sandwich. For our sides we got French Fries and Mac & Cheese. Our food came out pretty quick and we each enjoyed our food. There was a good amount of flavor and filling in each of our sandwiches. Fries were hot and the Mac & Cheese was nice and thick. Service overall was average. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cleanliness could be better. When taken to our table there were food crumbs on both sides of the booth seats[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. There was no way that you didn't see the food crumbs on the seating, and the employee didn't take us to another table nor did he have the seating wiped down. So instead I took the napkins from our silverware setting and dusted off the food crumbs myself. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Tri-Tip Dip - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious, welcoming, and friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I stopped in for breakfast on Monday morning, and the place was very calm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was a bit concerned but within 20 minutes, it got busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was taken care of by Emilee and she was fantastic. Along with the guy in the kitchen, they had the restaurant flowing at a great pace and no one was forgotten about. I had the one biscuit and gravy and I added two eggs. Delicious! The gravy had a good flavor, the food was hot, and my stomach was satisfied. My only concern, the bacon wasn't crispy enough, it was a bit wimpy. It had a good flavor so that was good. Sadly, no pictures of it, I was to hungry! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very classic diner with a relaxed ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lots of classic breakfast options as well as some house specials. I've never been disappointed the several times I have gone here and the service is excellent. Also a good price point! Would definitely recommend read more

Food was good breakfast food. Service could be faster or slightly more attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was casual and same as every Black Bear Diner I have been to. I wished it could be slightly brighter inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Parking was easy, with 10 spots of so at both sides of the restaurants. Also at the end sharing some parking spots with a local motel. Will come again. read more

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Been coming to this restaurant for a long time. Food is always consistent - taste, quantity, and quality. You can always expect that if you have been dining at Black Bear Diner before. Staff are friendly and courteous. They are helpful and all of them greet you with a warm friendly smile. You feel good dining at this restaurant. This visit was having breakfast with my wife. We enjoyed it. read more

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We came here for dinner recently, and the results were meh - the hashbrowns tasted like they were leftover from taht mornings service, nothign was cripsy or hot, and we haven't been back since. read more

We stop in here when my BF is craving pancakes. They have a huge menu. I usually get the chicken & waffles which is pretty decent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's definitely a no frills type of place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's not too busy during the week so if you're looking for a relatively fast meal, Black Bear Diner might be it. Our meal was just under $40 with tax & tip & no drinks. They also give a veteran discount. read more

We got take out from this place and we called it home in for pick up and when we got there 45 minutes later it still wasn't ready Then we got our food and it was cold The turkey was cold the mash potatoes were cold and we had just got it Don't they cook their food so it is hot when picked up? Very disappointing experience Won't eat here again read more

Black bear diner is always fun to go to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fantastic food, good service, beautiful ambiance and environment, it's that good of a diner to go to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm also especially glad they brought back the fried chicken dish that was discontinued during covid. The sandwiches and burgers are amazing, the fries are crispy and delicious and the diner is just a bunch of fun to go to. The main problem is the pricing but that's expected. Otherwise go here for a quick bite or if you can't decide what you're in the mood for and need a variety of everything. Even the desserts are fantastic too. read more

We came here after our hiking at Little Yosemite in Sonul, California. I came with my wife, my son and his girlfriend. We are celebrating her birthday. We ordered California Omelette, Corned Beef, Bacon Omelette and Sausage Omelette. They are all good and the servings are big so we ended up taking out some. The place is very conducive for dining and the service is very efficient. We gave a 20% tip because we were all satisfied. She always check on us and asking what we need. We are definitely very satisfied with the ambiance, service and the food. We are coming back eventhough its 50 miles from us. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Cup of coffee - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Kudos to Black Bear Diner for giving us a great dining experience, wonderful service, great comfort food, a suitable atmosphere, right when we needed it. Our server was attentive, and as always a great time. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - My wife's meal. - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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We rolled in with a full soccer team and families in tow for brunch. They were super kind and accommodating. The service was fast and friendly with black bear flair. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you need a spot for a large noisy crowd this is it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food here is big, loving, and affordable. The servers are kind and full of warmth in the best way. Ee come here at least once a week and love coming every time. read more

The food was outstanding! My kids are picky eaters and they loved their food. I got the chicken Caesar sandwich and thought I would have leftovers but it was so good I didn't leave a crumb. The service was great too; everyone worked together to take care of our table. I'm going to try their breakfast items next time. read more

Love blackbear diner! Absolutely great waffles and eggs, quick and nice staff, rarely a wait to be seated, fun vibe. A great place for breakfast! read more

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The cooks are lousy. The bacon is half cooked and the egg and county potatoes are cold. The breakfast is not conistant. If you don't complain to the server it is a usually one or the other . Amount of potatoes is inconsistent the eggs are small and when asking for wheat bread they give you brown bread small slices. I have had it . I will go to Danville instead of this Hopyard were they know how to cook! The manager says were out of it , then oh well have some in the freezer. What a line of trap. I am done with this place .​ read more

As always the service was quick, the food was delicious and portions generous. Lunch crowd on Sunday was overflowing in spite of which there was no delay in any aspect. read more

Victor is an excellent server. Very attentive, personable, & efficient. Large servings of quality food. read more

I have been to Black Bear diner in the past they had one in Oakland, but I recently visit the one in Pleasanton. The food was spectacular [[HIGHLIGHT]]family atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the prices was good. Service was good too. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Chicken Sausage Scramble - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

It was a rainy night and not crowded. We wet before a movie. They have a touch tunes compatible jukebox so you can select songs from the comfort of your seat. I love their thick bacon and they'll make it crispy on request. Waitress was friendly and service was quick. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - My friend got the meatloaf. Cute touch with onion rings. Texture wasn't loaf like. - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My church group had brunch at this restaurant, and we were seated in a large room at the back, which was perfect for us because it provided maximum privacy and ensured that our noise wouldn't disturb other customers. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is friendly. The food is fresh, and the portion sizes for coffee and juice are generous. I would definitely come back to try their breakfast! read more

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Stopped here before an event at Tommy Ts Comedy Club. We both got the burger baskets one with fries and one with the onion rings. It had been a long time since I had had a perfect cheese burger but this was it. Toasted bun fresh lettuce and tomatoes . Crispy seasoned fries ( is this a new thing?) and perfectly cooked onion rings. At my local Black Bear when I order the burger basket I get a soggy bun with a hamburger patty that tastes a grade down from the larger burgers on the menu. Our server was good. I took the time to tell the manager (who had been by our table ) how pleased we were. I have not seen a manager at my local Black Bear since before Covid. I seldom eat at my local Black Bear anymore because its a step down from what I know it could be . Black Bear Corporate I hope you are reading this. Pleasanton is doing a great job. read more

You get what you pay for. Got the surf and turf, 6oz steak and 3 breaded shrimp. I also got the clam chowder in a cup with corn bread. Clam chowder was warm and delicious. Lots of chunks of potatoes and clam. The corn bread, the top was really sweet. I suggest asking for butter it's a game changer for the corn bread. The onion ring for one of my sides was good, nice crunch from the breading but I had to add salt. The gravy for my mashed potatoes was cold, if warm I would have loved it because it was whipped nicely and flavorful. The cocktail sauce for my shrimp looked like it was in the freezer and was cold. The steak was yummy for what it was, easy to cut and came out medium rare just like I asked. The service was barely passable. We had to remind the waiter for another cornbread 2x and ranch 3x. Young kid so it was expected. Ambiance at a Black Bear Diner is always cute. They have a display of their merchandise, and you feel like you're walking into a log cabin. I've been to many Black Bear Diners so.. I'll be back. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Inside - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Horrible service. We walked in and waited a few minutes just for someone to notice us. Once seated, we waited over 20 minutes and no one came to our table to take our order or to offer at least something to drink. I felt like the color of my skin determined the lack of service and felt very offended. We walked out without anyone questioning the fact that we left. read more

Service was good and food was average. I ordered the corned beef hash and eggs with hash browns and a bisket. Eggs were scrambled and good as was the brisket hash. The hash browns were lukewarm and the bisket was hard. I ordered a side of gravy to soften it and it worked. All in all I give it an average rating. read more

This is my favorite restaurant is pretty good and Victor as a server is the best server in the Bay area. I'll be back soon :)

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great diner, great service and always wonderful dishes to enjoy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The quality of the food is great. Highly recommend for an enjoyable ex. read more

Once we step inside, the feeling of traditional American diners just popped up. The menu also resonates with the atmosphere. The food comes in big portions and we can't finish them all. The staff keeps coming to ask if we're doing ok. So we think we should come back for more. read more

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It was another one of those days undecided what to have for lunch. I usually like something with sauce or gravy so getting into my car driving around and pondering about food. It came down to something like meatloaf of chicken fried steak. Diners commonly offer these type of dish. So Black Bear was it. It was late afternoon, 2ish pm. Not many Carson the parking lot and the dining as such. Getting a table for one was a breezy. In a booth in the middle, it was. After browsing menu, I ordered the Bear Paw Fried Beef Steak with ice tea. They came out relatively quick. The steak was slightly covered with thick white gravy along with the smashed potato. I could have used more gravy. The steak fried coated with ground beef and other ingredient covered with thick gravy was much better with black pepper and hot sauce. There were three level of spiciness self branded bottled sauces. Trying all three. I like the middle level sauce. On the plate was steamed broccoli. It was soft but I liked it anyways. Since this was Bear Paw sized meal, the price was very reasonable at $12.99. Overall, it wasn't the greatness but fulfilling and satisfying. The service was fine, not extremely attentive but friendly when approached. For a simple, no thrills, dining fare on a quiet afternoon. It fit the bill. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Bear Paw Fried Steak Plate - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Went here last night and it was TERRIBLE! Server named abel super old guy green shirt and glasses,WATCH OUT FOR HIM AS YOUR SERVER. Rude, unhelpful, super unprofessional, I assume a manager position he has but he makes the whole place look terrible. He mis charged me for pancakes, food was simply ok and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience inside was terrible as he wasn't great and made it feel very tense inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wouldn't recommend coming to this place save ur money!! read more