Back in the early 2000s, we brought our small kids several times while staying at the KOA in Cripple Creek. When we returned 20 years later, our adult kids arrived first and told them to watch for an old guy who's just had a birthday. When we arrived, there was a blue balloon floating over my chair. The owner approached and asked me if I'd like 'a little coffee'--whereupon he placed in front of me the tiniest ceramic mug I've ever seen. About halfway through our meal, the staff, joined by a surprising number of diners, sang happy birthday. After our plates were cleared, our server brought us a large, delicious cinnamon roll, on the house. As we headed out, several more customers wished me a happy birthday, and the cashier even honored a dollar-off coupon that we won two decades ago, which I've kept ever since. It was a heart-lifting experience. Some places you go to for the food. While its food is tasty and reasonably priced, you go to the Hungry Bear for the friendly staff and the bear-themed decor. It's like Grandma's house. If you're in Woodland Park, it's worth a visit. read more

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My husband and I with our 4 year old daughter visited for breakfast on a Thursday morning. We ordered pancakes, a Philly omelet, and biscuits and gravy. Positives - Cute decor and we were seated fairly quickly. Negatives- surprisingly bland food, so sad. There were good reviews for this place so I was confused, maybe it was an "off day" for the cooks, I'm not sure... read more

Cute , cozy place to stop by for breakfast or lunch. It gets busy here especially on weekends and around holidays . Our waitress was super nice and friendly. Food is average, not bad not excellent. Large portions at very affordable prices. Still worth stopping by on occasion. I really like the vibe of this place. Will return. read more

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Hungry Bear is such a cute location!! I'm so glad I got to stop in finally. The staff is so friendly it felt like I was in grandmas house again. The food is average but at the portion size and price point is definitely worth it. I will be back! read more

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Usually I love everything about hungry Bear it's the whole diner experience the bacon is top notch the service is always lovely but due to a fire August 2026 they had to close down until they can repair everything in the kitchen. When they open up again I'm sure I will be going there for breakfast. read more

Clean and cute bear themed decor. A lot of places with a bunch of decor are really dusty but not here. The waitstaff was amazing. The hostess was so worried that we would have a long wait during the breakfast rush, but it wasn't that long. Super waitress that really likes what she does. They accommodated my dietary needs (keto) and the food was generous and comforting. read more

Hungry Bear - Scramble without olives, hash browns or tortilla. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodland Park, Colorado

Food and service the pancakes were blaw and wait was close to 25 min. Service was slow to get coffee refills and just just not up to par. Only reason we went there was because Grandma's kitchen was closed. We will never go there again as this was second time there and same results. read more

Good service. Good lighting with a lot of stuffed bear decorations on the wall. I ordered a Basic Bear dish. The server gave me an extra pancake alongside the toasted bread. The portion is big enough for one person. The scrambled eggs and the sausage patty were kind of dry. The price is decent. I'll be back if the Grandmother's restaurant is closed. read more

We had breakfast here before heading to ride the cog at pikes peak! We arrived just in time. Once we were seated the place started getting so busy! There were tons of people waiting. We ordered and got our food in a normal timely manor. The food was good, it was hot and fresh. I personally didn't like the deli ham that came with my order. Wasn't anything wrong with it, I just would have preferred something different (which is on me). The strawberry lemonade was excellent. The server was real nice. They were very busy so she didn't check in on us a ton but that doesn't bother me. She made sure we had everything we needed and if our food was fine. My cup was full and that's all good for me! Lol read more

One of my favorite breakfast spot to come to when I am in the woodland park area of Colorado. This is a very friendly environment, staff is incredible and the food is very good and reasonably priced! Parking is limited as the town has grown around this establishment but worth finding a spot. read more

Hungry Bear - Strawberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodland Park, Colorado

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Very fun and cute dining room, the best theme is adorable. Very nice servers and owner, the food was great and service was timely. Will definitely eat here again! read more

Good food, gets busy mornings especially Sundays. The crepe was like a rolled pancake with strawberries, the potatoes were good and the steamed green beans were amazing. Nice atmosphere when you walk in, waitresses are friendly and provide good service, there are funny signs on the walls to keep you entertained while you wait for your table. read more

Hungry Bear - Crepe, Chicken Fried Steak Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodland Park, Colorado

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Great food. Excellent service and happy people. Will go again soon. Highly recommended.

Very good food, slower service. My review of a breakfast joint starts with the coffee - very good coffee here. I had the cranberry nut French toast - great flavor with crispy edges on the toast. Dear husband had the Cindy Lou - he loved it and cleaned his plate. Service was a little slow for a Thursday morning, but nothing crazy. Prices are very reasonable. read more

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Good service and good food. Despite being crazy busy, the table service is terrific. It's old-school diner quality service at its best. The food is middle-of-the-road quality. They specialize in breakfast, but they also have a decent lunch menu. I had the country version of a French dip. I ordered a roast beef sandwich, with swiss cheese served on a bun, with brown gravy to dip it in. It's fine, but nothing to write home about. The ambiance is whimsical bear themed, and it works. The restaurant is crazy busy and it can get very cramped in their tiny waiting area. Parking can be a.... wait for it...a bear. If you expect a wait before heading to the restaurant, it'll perhaps not dampen your experience when you have to wait a while. Overall, it's worth visiting. read more

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Such amazing food! I had the Cindy Lou breakfast plate which was phenomenal, it has eggs hashbrowns, ham , topped with sausage gravy. We also got an egg , cheese , sausage omelette which was delicious as well. The pancakes are delicious and definitely worth getting. The service was very nice. They have a sign saying that they are understaff and wait times might be long but honestly we didn't have any issue. It's a great breakfast place with a nice atmosphere. I would go back if I am in that area again. read more

Hungry Bear - Cindy lou breakfast meal and pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodland Park, Colorado

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Today we had the pleasure of having Miss Sue as our waitress and we wanted to say she is the absolute sweetest, hard working person and has the best spirit. The food is always delicious and we feel at home every time we stop in. Thanks for making it feel like mammas kitchen table! read more

Great food in an inviting friendly space decorated with lots of bears! Our server was very patient with my three year old grandson. read more

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First time here. .staff welcoming and very friendly. Food was delicious and nice n hot as it just came off grill! Definitely will be back

The food is good! Especially if you are someone who has more of the sweeter appetite, I have noticed it can be a bit greasy but not in a gross way! The service is very neighborly and kind! read more

I had the breakfast burrito smothered and gravy and it was fantastic. Literally a nap wrapped in a tortilla. The staff was so friendly and welcoming read more

This is a solid local breakfast place. I had the Cindy Lou and it was tasty. With breakfast dishes that have gravy, it makes them or breaks them, and I was good with their version. Trish was our server, and not only was her picture on the wall next to our table, but she was energetic and extremely efficient. She has been there 27 years, and I hope you have the good luck of her serving you. Bears line the walls, and even better that we saw a local bear the day before. If staying in town, we were happy with our choice to check them out. read more

Hungry Bear - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodland Park, Colorado

BEST VEGGIE OMLETTE's Around!!! And Awesome service!! We LOVE all the Waitresses, Super Nice! Great place to meet up with friends!

Looked for a place that hopefully provided something reliable for breakfast. We weren't let down. The restaurant was covered with bears everywhere from cute to cuddly. The place was busy but we were seated a few minutes after arriving. Ordered the pancake to try and it was big and tasted great. The French toast had an unexpected slight crunch that wasn't over cooked but worked so well with the bread. The sides were cooked well and tasted good. They did not skimp out on the burrito fillings. Mixed with the green chili it was a good breakfast burrito. Our server Marie was wonderful. She was friendly and knowledgeable and her service was the best. Overall a great breakfast spot. read more

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Delicious food and friendly staff. We knew as soon as we ordered we were told it might be a bit of a wait which was nice to know - communication goes a long way in these situations. Our server checked on us and made sure we had beverages while we waited. Our meals both came out hot and fresh - well worth the wait! read more

It was a great breakfast place the omelettes were good and made with real eggs. The home fries were tasty, and their blueberry pancakes were delicious. We had seen them different places but finally got a chance to, glad it happened!! A little pricey but you get a lot of food. To me , they could cut down on the portions and lower the price just a bit. After all it is just breakfast. read more

Lunch was $28 for two and juat average. Seevice was rushedbut friendly. We have had better for the money. read more

Hungry Bear - Hawaiian Burger and fries. Just average! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodland Park, Colorado

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Busy place and the seating feels a bit crowded but I can overlook that for the delicious food. The walls are covered with bear and visitors pictures as well as some visitors comments, we found it pretty neat. I had "the dream" with the biscuits and pepper gravy (highly recommend it was delicious) with eggs over medium and ham. One family had the blueberry pancakes which were huge and said they were very good. read more

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We went for breakfast on our way though town, it was fairly busy. You add yourself to the list and they call you when it your turn. We waited about 20 minutes for our party of 4. Once we sat down it took a very long time for the server to come, she called over and apologized after a bit. We ordered everything, drinks and food at that time. We got our coffee right away and sadly, it was the worst coffee we have all ever had. It was SO watered down. We waited for our food, it came out in batches and when they brought extra food we didn't order the server was making comments like "what wrong with me today." And you could tell she had too many tables and was overwhelmed. I saw the sign on the way in about being understaffed and it was very apparent. The whole bear theme is cute, a little over the top in places. My son enjoyed spinning the wheel at the end (since we spent over $50.) next time we come through Woodland Park we may explore other options but we're glad we gave them a try. read more

Great food! The aesthetics of this diner is super fun and inviting! Big hint.... There are bears everywhere!!

I'm sorry to said that I'm really disappointed on the meal that I ordered. Please don't order the Rib eye Philly. First, for the price is ridiculous and second, when I got it, was served on a hotdog bun with, I'm not exaggerating about 10 fries, and it cost almost 17 dollars. This is a big NO, NO. That sandwich should no cost that much. What a big disappointment. Never again. read more

Came here for an early lunch on a Sunday after an adventure ride on a dirt bike. We've passed by this place a couple times but, it's always been super busy--this time, we had some time and a very tolerable wait (25 minutes). Very Covid compliant -- table spacing and masks required. There was a very kind, helpful gal in the front parking lot that was helping directing people/getting them set up with getting their name on the wait list. We sat down inside (party of 4) and the server was super kind and quick. She took our order (I ordered the burger and onion rings-- very tasty, especially the onion rings as they were light and airy) and with not too much a wait time, our food came out promptly JUST as we all ordered. Very typical diner vibes with excessive teddy bear decor-- good times. read more

Hungry Bear - Ground Beef burger with pepper jack & onion rings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodland Park, Colorado

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We happened to stop here last minute to grab a bite to eat. There was a list of people ahead of us, so we grabbed a pager and went to the bookstore next door, which was very cute and worth a visit. Our pager went off fast and we were quickly seated. The atmosphere has so much to look at and the noise level is what you would expect from a diner. The food looks, smells, and tastes amazing and we were definitely glad to stumble on this place on our way back to Denver :) read more

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Service was excellent. Food was terrible. My hamburger was a dry and hard. Fries were frozen and not cooked well.

We drove two hours to get there and they told us it closed at 1:00 however there were people inside eating. The website says 2:00 clearly but they turned us away. This is unacceptable. Go where your business matters. read more

If you're looking for a cute hole in the wall place for breakfast- this is it! I ordered the 2x2x2 with the blueberry pancakes. They were amazing! Getting the food was a little slow because they were so busy, but it was worth the wait! Definitely recommend! read more

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First time to this iconic restaurant (decorated with bear theme), the Hungry Bear located on main street in Woodland Park, Colorado.  The restaurant seems to be a favorite around this mountain town, as the small parking lot is always full with a line of people waiting.  Visited early on a Sunday morning, which we were able to gain a table for two right away, but dining room filled quickly with a wait list following. The front staff and servers were all very friendly, and work efficiently together to service the tables.  The menu was full of comfort food options for breakfast and lunch.  Coffee and water were brought quickly to the table, followed by our ordering of food.  Timing of food service was on point, and delivered hot to the table.  Chicken fried steak and eggs were fairly standard for most places, but the side pancakes were light and fluffy, and a meal in itself.  (Special note: the sugar free syrup was served in a warmed bottle, nice touch!)  The Chicken and Green Chili Omlette was large, with a minimal amount of chicken smothered with their version of green chili (more like combo of Colorado green chili and red chili).  Overall, the food was good and the staff friendly and accommodating.  After this first visit, and knowing better the menu and food selection, we would return for a nice comfort food breakfast. Tips for your visit: Go early, or plan on a wait.  Food wise, whatever you order, choose pancakes as your side or full breakfast, and for any Omlette consider adding on fresh veggies or cheese if not included to spruce up the eggs. read more

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This place I fell in love with! I had been so excited to try this place because of the whole persona and vibes it had been giving off! I love bears and so does my partner, we had to for sure try it while out in Colorado especially becauE the breakfast platters looked huge! Now as I had said about the other places in Colorado, it's a little expensive but that's fine I didn't mind paying a higher price, over all, the food was hot and fresh and the staff was really nice! read more

Good was exactly what we were looking for. Wife had vegetable omelette and added spinach. Was really good. I had the special - a raspberry/banana bread French bread with eggs and bacon. Service was good. Pretty busy but not a long wait. Nothing fancy. Just good breakfast food. Cute ambiance. read more

Stopped in for breakfast with some friends after camping and before making the rest of our way to Salt Lake City from Louisiana. We received service from Mrs. Sue Ellen who was incredibly kind. She made a fresh pot of decaf coffee for me and the food was very quality. Thankful to have had great service and some good food to start our day! read more