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    Black Bear Diner Vancouver

    3.3 (512 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Turkey Club
    Kelsie D.

    Decided to give Black Bear another go since my last review wasnt stellar. This visit was much better! The service was quick and friendly! The food was yummy and we were checked on through out the service. Yay, they redeemed themselves! I would come back again as I do think they have a lot of great menu options.

    Extra biscuits with my Chicken fried steak
    Karen T.

    I started this last month and I'm back again. We got breakfast the last time and took the biscuits home. I love their biscuits! Today's choice is an open faced turkey sandwich. Sit in Lacey's section she's great!

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    Stephen W.

    We ate lunch here after arriving in Vancouver since it was close to our hotel. The front desk person at our hotel recommended this place so off we went. The restaurant's ambiance is a cross between a restaurant and a lodge, and the effect works. There is ample free parking although in retrospect we should have just walked from the hotel, but we did not know. We were starving after our flight. Our waitress recommended the pot roast so I went with that. I had intended to eat only fresh fish while in the Northwest but I was not sure this diner was the place for fish. The pot roast was excellent! The meat was fall apart tender, the mashed potatoes were fresh and not from a box, and the brown gravy tied everything together. Everything was well seasoned and very flavorful. That was a great recommendation! The fresh corn on the cob was sweet and cooked perfectly. The wife opted for cod which came as large fried pieces like fish sticks, except triangular. The cod was fresh and she loved it. The fries were a disappointment, however, because they were not crispy. The kid had chocolate chip pancakes (they serve breakfast all day) and said they were the best she ever had. We finished with apple pie which was good but not quite as good as I expected. Our server was super friendly and helpful. Excellent service. The four stars are for soggy fries and a good but not great apple pie. The rest of the experience was excellent. I am not sure we will return because we have just a few days and lots of other places to try. But if we do return, I will not object.

    California Omelette
    Peggy M.

    This is a standard American food restaurant with a black bear theme. Its rustic decor is pretty kitschy but the 4 year old that was with us loved it. We went for breakfast and it was pretty good. I had the Shasta scramble which was full of veggies and came with hash browns and a biscuit. The biscuit was huge, dry and heavy. I wouldn't choose that option again. The 4 year old had the teddy bear pancake and loved it. It was pretty cute. One person with us ordered the chicken and waffles with poached eggs. The waitress for got to bring them. She finally did and apologized for forgetting. Other than that, the service was fine. This isn't an upscale spot but if you want rustic and "American" you might like this place.

    Pancakes
    Tom M.

    Goiing out for Christmas breakfast is a huge tradition for us, and Black Bear Diner absolutely saved the day! After our previous go-to spot Shari's went downhill with all the mass closures, we were thrilled to find Black Bear open. The service was incredibly quick and friendly, and the overall ambiance was normal, even for a holiday. They were running a limited menu, but it had all our favorites. We've officially found our new Christmas tradition!

    1 Biscuit & Country Gravy, sausage and a scrambled egg.
    Patty B.

    Nice clean and attractive restaurant lobby. Greeted immediately by their hostess. Party of 5 on New Year's Day seated quickly. Waitress was very attentive and friendly. Our food came on a timely manner, looked great and was delicious.

    Eggs, bacon and biscuits and gravy. 14.99 on 3/2/26
    James B.

    Best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. I'm 325lbs eat out 5-7 times a week, mostly breakfast. First time I e had black bear, but it won't be the last. Food was delicious, lower price then all the others places I've eaten at.

    Coffee in a sturdy cup
    Karen W.

    The rating remains the same. I enjoyed their breakfast. Unlike other breakfast restaurants, they don't overcook their meat. Of course, I forgot that I could split my bacon with sausage. My husband upgraded his meat to two patty sausages for an extra $1.99. They are very good. I think I will get them next time. I know their pancakes are denser than other breakfast places. This time, they seemed even denser. My husband tried their French toast instead, which is better than their pancakes. We both agree that we should try the biscuit and gravy next time. Their coffee is very good. I wish i could buy the cup :) However, getting the server to give me refills was rather difficult.

    Photo speaks for itself absolutely delicious. Check out her biscuit for biscuit and gravy gigantic

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    Staff is great! Super nice and personable. Its hit or miss on the food. The tri-tip dinner is the best!

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    Amazing fish Friday for all you Catholics. It sure is a place to fill up on all you can eat fish fry awesome service, and atmosphere

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    Andrea is so kind and really knows what she's doing. She made our Valentine's Day breakfast so wonderful despite the busy day!

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    Stardust Diner - Chicken fried steak

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    Hot peppermint tea and diet pop with chicken fried steak and the senior breakfast two eggs two…read morebacon and one pancake. More filling than you imagined. My hubby had the chicken fried steak with perfect gravy. The staff works in a collaborative effort to make sure that everyone has their drinks refilled promptly and their order is delivered. As soon as they are completed in the kitchen it is a mastery symphony of service to observe . the entire building is layered with so much vintage art from the 1950s era. There's always something amazing to look at and even though I've been here many times every seat has a different view. It's really a fun place to be easy access off 164th St. Vancouver Washington. If you haven't been here yet, what on earth are you waiting for? Make it a stop for dinner breakfast or lunch everything there is yummy today was St. Patrick's Day so of course they had traditional corn, beef and cabbage. Dinner. Option for 12 bucks. Definitely a bargain. It's a huge meal.

    I've been coming to the Stardust Diner for over 10 years now. I commend them for holding their…read moreprices while other restaurants raised theirs. However, it seems like lately the quality of the food and the service have suffered after they raised their prices. Foodwise, just within this month, I had to return a Chicken Fried Steak that was like a shoe sole. Looks like it had been sitting there for quite some time. They did replace it with a fresh one which was good. Recently though, I ordered some Halibut Fish & Chips. Again, they were overcooked, burnt, and barely edible. Service wise, I counted 9 staff memembers congregated around the cash register just joking around and not paying attention to customers. On some nights, they start stacking the chairs on the stand alone tables, way before closing time. Nothing is more unwelcoming than that. What has happened to the diner? Have they changed ownership or something? It's sad, but customers will quickly tire of the declining food and service. There are however, some of the oldest wait staff that I have to commend for their service.

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    Joe Brown's Cafe

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    Everything you want in a locally loved diner with friendly staff and great food…read more Joe Brown's has a fascinating history, starting as a soup kitchen during the great depression, and is the oldest restaurant in Vancouver to date. The food was spot on, not greasy - just clean and solid flavors. Breakfast meats were great (the polish sausage!). No pretense, just good food, and good people. We were in town for 2 days and even though there were other options, we came here both days for breakfast and weren't disappointed. Fun little trivia cards on the table... and ample condiments... definitely worth a visit if you're in town!!

    A long-term staple of downtown Vancouver. Exactly what you would want in a diner... an undeniable…read morevibe that screams retro with photos all around. For as small of a dinner that it is, they usually don't have much of a wait, especially if you're willing to sit at the bar. The staff is extremely friendly, quick to provide coffee and take orders. They are never lacking for a smile. Really wish the food was as good as the rest of the experience. We've been multiple times and it is just mediocre at best. I'm a junkie for a good breakfast. Ham, eggs, and good hash browns will slap my butt and put a smile on my face... however, tasteless food just doesn't really make the cut. We've tried everything from sausage, ham, and bacon to biscuits and gravy, and even their lunch foods. Every time our response is the same, "meh". A little seasoning goes a long way. Darn shame because their portions are huge. If the food was solid, we'd be tearing down the door every day. Prices are fair. Staff is lovely. Vibe is awesome. If their food game would improve, we'd be regulars.

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    Dulin's Village Cafe

    4.3(410 reviews)
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    This was my first time dining at Dulin's, so I have only had one meal. The Reuben sandwich was one…read moreof the better Reubens I've ever had. The bread was toasted and buttery, and the corned beef was steaming hot and delicious. The Caesar salad was also very good. I did not leave hungry; the portion size was large. It was a very filling meal. The service was top-notch. It was a Saturday at 11 AM. It was not packed but decently crowded, and all of the servers seemed to be on their game. The ambiance reminds me of an old-school deli. It was very clean, and there was ample seating. My friend lives in Vancouver, so I will definitely be back to try more of the food offerings when I'm in the area visiting.

    We've been wanting to try this place for awhile now, but it always looks so busy on the weekends,…read moreso we waited until we had a day off during the week. We arrived around 11:30 on a Wednesday. It was still pretty busy, and only two booths were open. We were first on the wait list. We only waited about 5 minutes for the host to clear the tables and set them. Staff was friendly and welcoming. You can tell it's a popular place by how busy it was on a weekday. This restaurant occupies an older building in downtown Vancouver. There is street parking available. It's a small establishment, but they do a great job of utilizing every inch. They even have a nice waiting area by the door with two long wooden benches. There are both table and chair seating, as well as a few booths. Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive. We ordered the croissant club sandwich with fries and the triple play with half a reuben sandwich, Celtic Caesar salad and a cup of Irish stew. My hubby also asked for a side of bacon. The food came out rather quickly considering how busy they were. Everything we ordered we devoured. The ingredients were fresh and delicious. I added avocado to my club sandwich and it was so yummy! Prices are more than reasonable compared to other establishments. You get a generous portion as well. Overall we were happy with the service, food and prices. We'll definitely return to try their breakfast options. Everything looked so appealing as it came out of the kitchen. Would highly recommend!

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