This is a new go-to restaurant for us because our toddler decided that boxed Kraft mac & cheese from Black Bear Diner tastes better than the ones at home. It's still a win for us parents, too, because we like this place just as much! We consistently order the sweet cream waffles, fries, onion rings, and prime rib scramble. The other breakfast items (bacon, sausage, pancakes) are average. Service here is always friendly and accommodating. read more

I was craving for a good French toast one weekend morning. This place is literally a stone throw away from our place, but never got a chance to try and decided to give this a try. The ambiance is cabin like with fun vibes. We got seated pretty quickly even on a busy morning. The food was good, but it didn't live up to the expectation. I was expecting the French Toast (2/5) to have a slight crunch, this was pretty flat. Something was definitely missing in the batter, it was pretty bland. No amount of syrup could make it better. Omelette was good! 4/5. Potatoes were amazing! Perfectly done. The English biscuit was not that appealing , should have asked to be replaced with regular toast. read more

Black Bear Diner Sunnyvale - California Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Came in for some cozy vibes, pancakes, and wifi while I waited to pick up my dog at the vet. Very attentive service from all staff! My coffee was constantly refilled and always hot. Server checked in on me throughout my meal and was very warm and welcoming. Excited for the next time I crave pancakes and need that nostalgic diner feeling so I can come back again. Make sure to stop by the front to browse the cute bear merch! read more

We normally like to go to the Milpitas or Fremont locations, but decided to stop here after the Stanford Powwow to get some dinner (breakfast for dinner, of course). Service was very friendly and fast. We got our food nearly immediately after placing our order, which was impressive because it was Mother's Day and there was a steady amount of customers. We may be making more trips back to this location should we be on that side of the bay! read more

I have been to other Black Bear Diners and my friend was craving coming here. We were in Palo Alto and we decided to make the small trip. We went on a weekday, there was not a lot of people, service was excellent, staff was very friendly. We were just chilling and nobody was rushing us which was great for chatting and catching up with one another. I had the white cheddar bacon mac and cheese with toast and my friend had the pot roast. Food came out quickly, good portions and it was pretty good. Nothing particular that made the mac and cheese over the top spectacular but it was good. Great parking. Although there are signs everywhere to lock up the car and take your valuables. Its a good general rule of thumb but kind of obvious that there are signs everywhere more than in other locations. Bathrooms were very clean. read more

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Came on a Saturday for a late lunch. Not really bustling at all at 1:30 which was a surprise to me. Greeted and seated real quick. This is my first time at Black Bear Diner, and I had always heard whispers of their large portions. Safe to say, the rumors are true. I ordered the Grizz with my eggs sunny side up. This plate is absolutely massive and so filling because of the pancakes. Really well done on every aspect. My only gripe is that the breakfast potatoes are not particularly crispy, but they are seasoned very well. Pancakes are huge, thick, and fluffy. Service was quick, polite, and efficient. I really like that they keep it a little bit cooler inside because eating all that food really warms you up! Lovely relaxed atmosphere and very comfortable. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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8/2/25 Black Bear Diner 415 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087 I repeated for a solo Fri/Sat Prime Rib Dinner on a Saturday evening so I sat at the counter, which was empty. I was immediately asked for a beverage and I got water/no ice then ordered the dinner with grits and broccoli for sides. I requested my Prime Rib as rare as possible. A good size house iceberg lettuce salad and cornbread muffin were brought first. After I finished the salad the Prime Rib and sides arrived with au jus and a creamy horseradish sauce. The meat was medium well and still pink inside. It was very tender with a minimal crust. A good size piece of meat and filling for me. Everything tasted great. The staff here is trained well with respect to friendliness, courtesy, efficiency and attentiveness. A great value Prime Rib at $32.99. Definitely repeatable. read more

Black Bear Diner Sunnyvale - House Salad & Cornbread Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

We always enjoy going to Black Bear Diner (other locations of this chain restaurant, too!) as we can always count on them for large portions and a comforting "just like home" experience. This visit was no exception. Enjoyed them for breakfast this weekend, largely spurred by the free breakfast coupon for my birthday (pro tip: sign up for their rewards program!). We were seated quickly, and service was top notch, from the greeter to the waitresses. They were all friendly and attentive. The three of us enjoyed our orders - two of us had breakfast, one of us had lunch. All before noon! Everything tasted good and was cooked fresh. The only complaint was that the pricing seems to have gone up recently. Even WITH my free meal coupon, after tax and tip, we still paid about $60, or around $20 a person, for 3 meals (Bear's Choice breakfast, omelet, and French dip), 1 coffee, and 2 waters. read more

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Really surprised we haven't come here before, but it's great option for a diner type experience. I definitely like this place more than opt'ing for ihop or dennys. They have lots of seating, a huge menu, massive portions, and great service. read more

I spoke with manager today. He was very apologetic with me and told it won't happen again as far as the food being good at times and other times not so good. I told him I appreciated his quick response to my review. And that I would be back and also pointed out service is always good read more

I haven't been here as much since I was a kid but I'm glad this diner is still around. Definitely a great spot to bring kids or the family. The workers are friendly and the service is decent. Theres not that many restaurants nowadays that has the same classic California theming like Black Bear Diner. I surprisedly enjoyed the prime rib. The boiled vegetables weren't seasoned but I was fine with that. The mashed potatoes were decent. I enjoyed their corn bread and their soup of the day as well. The taco salad was huge and flavorful. It can definitely count as 2-3 meals. read more

Black Bear Diner Sunnyvale - Friday/Saturday - Prime Rib* (1460 cals.) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Came in on a Fri night for the endless fish deal. No waiting, got seated pretty quickly. Checked out the newspaper menu and ordered the Friday night fish fry and Bear Paw chicken fried steak. While we waited enjoyed the vibe. Interior is pretty rustic and homey with country music playing. Relatively quiet crowd. Pretty enjoyable actually. Food was out in about 8-12 min.. Fish was pretty decent and good amount on the original plate and at least 2 good size pieces with each refill. Asking for and getting the fish was easy and friendly. The chicken fried steak was decent. Little on the thin side but quality and flavor was above avg.. had that with baked potato that was done well. Overall an enjoyable meal with good value. Will be back again! read more

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I always get the classic black bear's choice breakfast which comes with your option of eggs cooked to your liking, pancake, waffle or French toast, and a protein such as bacon or sausage. It is quite pricey for a complete breakfast meal, but it was pretty filling. I alway try to call in my order because it takes a while. The atmosphere is pretty dark inside and old so I rarely dine in. There is only a couple locations in the South Bay area of Black Bear left, but I feel like this is a good location for it. My go to is a sunny side egg, pancakes, and sausage. read more

Black Bear Diner Sunnyvale - Bears breakfast : pancakes, sunny side egg, sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Not the best in terms of service, you're better off ordering online for delivery. I stopped by for lunch and while waiting at the front cashier's desk, several staff members made eye contact with me and swiftly avoided communication despite me indicating that I was there to eat. This hasn't always been the case though. The staff has definitely been more attentive during weekends when it's busier. Coming in on a weekday for lunch was definitely not the move. If you get lucky enough to be attended to and get to eat, the food is a bit on the saltier side if that fits with your palate. The decor is always fun and fits in well with the theme, especially with the cool menu print outs. read more

Black Bear Diner Sunnyvale - Chicken Fried Steak (560 cals.) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Waitress crystal was great, she had style and great customer service. Everything was pretty much perfect... um yeah actually id say it was completely perfect. Heck i love the music here too. I definitely love the pancakes. read more

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We had an amazing experience thanks to our server, Maria. She was extremely attentive from the moment we sat down--checking on us at the perfect times, making sure our drinks were always full, and getting every detail of our order right. Her friendly attitude and great energy made the meal even better. It's not easy to find service this good nowadays, but Maria really went above and beyond. We'll definitely be coming back, and we hope to be seated in her section again. Highly recommended! read more

Good food and alot. Service was excellent and nice cozy place. Would definitely go back and try other entrees. read more

Black Bear Diner Sunnyvale - Bread pudding French toast and meat loaf. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Came here years ago with my family for breakfast! Finally visited again to check out their evening menu offerings. Tonight, we had the Pot Roast, Chicken Pot Pie, and a side of chili with cornbread. I'd totally rate 5 stars for the service, Jose/Josue was awesome and very attentive & kind to us with our orders! Food was pretty good too! I would've loved it if my pot roast was a bit hotter in temperature but I appreciated the fresh fries & onion rings! The Chili & cornbread came out really hot too which was nice :) Would definitely come back again! read more

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It's been so long since I've visited a @blackbeardiner !!! We got their Homemade meatloaf and their Slow cooked pot roast. We both thought this was a very hearty meal but the gravy they use was too salty for us. I also felt it was a little too much gravy on my meatloaf, maybe next time I'll ask for it on the side and just pour the amount I'd like myself! Other than that, service was great and we had a fun time. read more

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Basic diner experience, nothing super notable, we came on a Saturday around noon and were seated quickly. I got the order of 1 biscuit and gravy with a side of bacon. It was tasty! And a nice light biscuit that didn't make the meal seem to heavy. read more

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Tried the Taste of Tropics menu tonight! The pina coloda pancakes are HUGE! Value! Luau Crispy Chicken was my favorite. Second time here in a month. Place is great value and service is great. Special shoutout to Jose! He was super attentive, accommodating, and patient. Our group wanted the sauces on the side and we had a friend with an egg allergy. Jose took care of us. Heads up, the Island Breakfast Tacos looks different from the menu photo. It includes egg and the meat is different. Make sure to double check with the server/cook on how it's made. I think maybe the cook wasn't familiar with this new seasonal item. read more

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Christina was so great! Very attentive and made our experience great! Super happy with the service here from the moment we walked in!

Got a Christmas Eve dinner here of turkey, mashed potato's, a salad, and had a pumpkin pie for desert and it was soooo delicious. They always make really good 3 course holiday meals here and I recommend them read more

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Had a great experience here! I often get their Bears Choice because I love their eggs, and this time around I got the waffle with cream and strawberries ($4 extra)! It was delicious and so tasty! Everything is always fairly priced and every year on your birthday, you get a free Bears Choice! read more

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For being Xmas there attitude was amazing food was great good stuff well deserved to come back they are great read more

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First time at this location. The food was amazing. We came around 11 so I wasn't craving breakfast. The sandwich was amazing.. breakfast is always great here it feels fresh and homemade. The services amazing. This is a nosy place because it's very family oriented. read more

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We walked in with relatively modest expectations and they barely met that. The place is clean but the decor is stuffy and dated (restaurant is 9 years old so the concept/design is poor). The service was friendly and efficient. But the food is bad. The pork sausage side was actually edible but not really steaming hot. The chicken sausage in the skillet was barely existent. Like they cut up half of a chicken sausage and fried it with a few vegetables. The hash browns were nasty, tasteless and weirdly chewy. The English muffin was fine and the side of fruit was surprisingly good. Not going back. Sorry. read more

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their food is always good specially breakfast in the in the servers are very polite when they take your order

We absolutely love Black Bear Diner! My family comes here almost every week with our two young kids, and it's become one of our favorite spots. It's truly one of the most family-friendly restaurants we've found--spacious booths, a welcoming atmosphere, and a great kids' menu that actually keeps our little ones happy. The staff are consistently kind, attentive, and just so good with families. You can tell they genuinely care and work hard to make the experience smooth and enjoyable. And the food? Delicious, hearty, and reliable every time. Whether it's breakfast for dinner or one of their classic comfort meals, we always leave full and satisfied. So grateful to have this place nearby--it's become a weekly tradition we all look forward to! read more

We came for lunch on a Sunday around 11:30am and ordered 2 prime rib dinners for $32.99 each. Usually prime rib is only available on Friday and Saturday, but they must have had leftovers. Very generous portions and comes with corn bread, soup or salad, and your choice of 2 sides. María wss our server and she was very friendly and attentive. 5/5 highly recommend! read more

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Excellent food, we love coming here as a regular weekend morning outing! Christina was our server and she provided excellent service

Great food, plentiful portions and Jose was extremely polite and friendly. We will be back. Thanks so much.

Had an excellent dinner with friends at Black Bear Diner in Sunnyvale. The food was great and the service exceptional. The Pot Roast was the bomb so much great eats. My friend had the smaller Pot Roast meal and my other friend had the Chicken Fried Steak breakfast with grits and gravy. Yum yum Also, I mentioned to the waitress that a friend is having her birthday and they brought her ice cream and sang her Happy Birthday So Nice. read more

We're from Long Beach and on our way back home decided to stop by black bear diner and it was such a welcoming and delicious experience, more because Elisa our waitress was very genuine and attentive especially to our mother which makes it even better!!!! Thanks to the cooks and staff for making our visit a good one!!! read more

New Management makes a big difference!! I've always loved Black Bear in Milpitas, but not Sunnyvale. BUT, with the new management this last year, my opinion has changed. The food is fresh, the Sri's good and the restaurant seems fresher. read more

Alexia was our server and was great . I'd come back for sure. The food never disappoints

Love the food! Generous portions, good and friendly service, allowing replacements with a smile, and all at a reasonable price. Kudos to Jose, our waiter. read more

I had the egg white California omelette at Black Bear Diner in Sunnyvale. It came filled with mushrooms, topped with avocado but I omitted the cheese. On the side I had a couple strips of bacon and fruit. Like most Black Bear Diners, the atmosphere was Tahoe cabin-like, with friendly staff who provided excellent service. The charming rustic feel added to the overall dining experience. I will be returning to Black Bear Diner in the future for an early morning breakfast. read more

I ordered dinner for Thanksgiving online to-go. It said pick up at 5:30pm. I showed up at 5:25pm and waited for 30 minutes. I talked to multiple wait staff and showed them my order. Each one kept brushing me off and telling me to talk to someone else. I finally got a hold of what I think was a manager. He told me to wait 5 more minutes. I waited 10 more minutes. Still no food. I wait another 10 minutes. Still no food. I approached the same manager person, who asked me again what order the name was under. I was thinking WTF I've been asking your every 10 minutes for the past half hour and you've kept brushing me off. Thanks for ruining our Thanksgiving! read more

It's been a few years so it was time again for the Black Bear Diner quest. I was looking for some good hot chili beans and cornbread. The Tuna Melt is also a great little sandwich. Nice and healthy without all that grease. The restaurant is pretty big facility. With tables and booths and counter seats available. The waiters and waitresses were GAME ON mode and earned the 5 star reviews from me and my lady. There are not a lot of these specific diners around so if you ever run into any Black Bear Diner in your area check out the pics and see what they have to serve your cravings. read more

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