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    The Bear's Den

    4.5 (150 reviews)
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    THE BEAR'S DEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ah classic tenders, Mac and cheese, and collards
    Tanya H.

    Food: slaps every time!!! Tenders were tasty (albeit slightly dry the most recent visit) and the beef tips were AMAZING. Mac and cheese is salty but so good. Service: cafeteria style and so efficient during lunch!

    Fried chicken
    Kerry B.

    First and last time coming to this place! The food is a solid 3.5 but service brings it down. Order: Fried chicken Mac n cheese Collards Cornbread Banana pudding When I called in, I had asked for peach cobbler and was told they don't make make it everyday and didn't have it. I then asked, "so what do you have" (had a gut feeling they were out of multiple things) and I was told they have everything else, so I ordered banana pudding. They told me my order would be ready in one minute. I had someone pick up my food for me, and when they told me the total, I quickly figured out that my dessert was missing and when I opened up the bag, sure enough, it was. You would think common sense and courtesy would make them CALL right away or at least tell my friend at pickup they were out of banana pudding and if we wanted something else, but nurp! Nothing was said. I called and asked if they were out of banana pudding for my order and she said "yes". I said, "well why didn't you at least tell us so we could choose an alternative?" and she just sat there with nothing to say. I mean, at least say sorry, or something, but radio silence and I just said ok and hung up. I'm going to be nice and just leave my thoughts about the girl to myself. Then, I open the package and there are no utensils, no ketchup, no hot sauce and my friend wasn't asked if we needed any of that. I had to eat dry chicken. The food: 1. Fried chicken was extremely salty and I took off most of the skin. A little dry but bearable 2. I didn't like the cornbread bc it was too dry 3. Collards were decent but too salty 4. Mac and cheese had a decent taste but remind me of cafeteria style creamy mac n cheese and not traditional southern mac n cheese. I also think there was too much roux. Overall, I will not be back. -

    Lemon pepper chicken rice collards and squash souffle?
    Michael W.

    I saw that this place closed at 6:00PM so I got there about 5:15 as I didnt want to miss it. At that time many of the dishes were gone but they they were very patient with a first timer there explaining whats left. I got the lemon pepper chicken, 2 big breasts on a huge pile of rice plus 2 sides for $11 something incl tax. Not bad. The place is a bit confusing as on the left is I think is the regular eat in side and then there is to the right a to go side that stays open 3 hours after the other side close. The lady was nice enough to let me sit in an area already closed off as I hate to eat in the car and I was staying at a very cheap and gross hotel and I never want to eat in those. Overall this looks like a very good place to get the usual Southern Cooking. Help was very helpful and friendly.

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    Earl S.

    Bear's Den remains awesome just like it was when we were students at Mercer. We stopped in to grab dinner to-go yesterday after attending homecoming events at Mercer. We loved it. I had the fried chicken, Mac and cheese, green beans, and side of cheese grits. I also grabbed some carrot cake to-go. The food is always flavorful, hot, and delicious. I'm glad to know they are still around. Parking is free and easy on the street outside. They have dine-in and outdoor options are well. The staff here are always awesome.

    Black eyed peas

    Excellent food and service!!! This is real southern soul food. The lowest point was the Lasagna. But everything else is on point!

    Looks like they should have said closed starting TODAY May 28th smh
    Amber T.

    Food is pretty good and they give you a decent amount of it. Hopefully you can park on the street because their parking lot is terrible. I guess the lady misheard me when I advised I wanted green beans collards and Mac and cheese. I didn't take notice until I got home that I had squash casserole instead of green beans. It was still tasty but that was way too much cheese for one meal. Also it's best to go earlier in the day as they were out of just about everything I wanted including banana pudding :(

    Booth and table seating.
    Eric W.

    Food like your mama would make! It's served cafeteria style, so don't expect a cloth napkin dining experience. Clean place, friendly staff, happy customers.

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    20 days ago

    Food & service are always fantastic! You have to check this place out if you are in Macon!

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    5 months ago

    God home cooking and FAST! Nothing like a meat and 3 vegetables with a drink .... Love me some desert!

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    10 months ago

    Been coming here every since I was a kid! The food was and is still great! Great people! Very friendly environment!

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    1 year ago

    Great Meatloaf And Fish! Great Soul Food! Love The Mac And Cheese! The Baked Beans Are Great But They Will Make You Fart!

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    1 year ago

    Great southern cooking. I enjoyed everything that I tried. Like to sit in the room that is full of windows and lets in so much light.

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    2 years ago

    Food was very good and the banana pudding was awesome. The service was excellent! We will be going back.

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    1 year ago

    Fantastic food and great service. The meatloaf on Wednesdays is my favorite and the mac n cheese is amazing!

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    2 years ago

    The shelter lunch..or urban ministry...step up ya....everything.this is a basic homeless shelter halfway eaten meal

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    3 years ago

    Southern fried oily high calorie/ high carbohydrate meals. Chicken tastes fine, and food tastes like butter.

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    3 years ago

    The fried chicken is lip-smacking good and the Mac and cheese - oh, my, GOOD! The cornbread is beyond excellent.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious home cooking and great service. Wish they were located in either Peach or Houston county. I am sure they would be busy!

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    The Bear's Den - soulfood - Updated May 2026

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